Everyone sat down one after another, and the maid came forward to pour wine. Everyone rushed to toast Qin Hui, and they drank and drank. It was very lively.

Qin Tan clapped his hands, but heard footsteps outside the screen, and soon after, the sound of pipa played and the sound of singing rose up.

"Throughout the ages, there are no heroes to be found. Sun Zhong is looking for a place. Dancing on the pavilion and singing stage, the romance is always blown away by the rain and wind. The setting sun, grass and trees, the ordinary alleys, where humane slaves once lived. I think of those days, when we were fighting and fighting, we were able to swallow thousands of miles like a tiger.

."

"Yuanjia hastily enshrined the wolf in Xu, and won the hasty visit to the north. Forty-three years ago, I still remember the beacon fire on Yangzhou Road. Looking back, under the Buddha and Li Temple, there is a sacred crow drum. Who can ask: Lian Po

You are old, can you still eat?"

The singer's voice is very good, but it's just too coquettish. It sounds more than pleasant to the ear, but not enough in terms of artistic conception.

"Fifth Young Master, isn't this a new poem written by Fang Zian and sung at Qin Xiqing's Mid-Autumn Festival?" Liang Shidao asked with a smile.

Qin Tan nodded and said: "Master Liang actually knows this, he is indeed a refined person. This is indeed a poem written by Fang Zian. After Qin Xiqing sang it in the boat that night, it spread throughout the capital."

"It's a pity. The lyrics are so well written and Qin Xiqing's singing is so good. Although I wasn't there to listen to it, I learned from other people's words afterwards that it was at the end of Guanlan Bridge at that time, and everyone was looking at it in a daze." Liang Shidao smiled.

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Qin Tan sighed and said: "Yes, it's a pity. Those who write lyrics don't know how to praise, and those who sing lyrics are looking for death. These ordinary singers never sing like that. You adults will just listen to it.

stop."

Qin Hui looked at Qin Tan's lonely expression and said with a smile: "Qin Tan, I asked you to arrange a song to cheer up the entertainment. Why did you arrange this song? Isn't this causing trouble for yourself? I know that you are worried about that recipe.

Qin Xiqing is also unforgettable. I know that you are very dissatisfied with me for not ordering a search of Fang Zian's mansion this time, but you don't need to remind me in this way.

Qin Tan's little thought was exposed, and he hurriedly said: "My grandson doesn't dare. My grandson doesn't know that they can sing this song. Just ask them to change it to another one."

Wan Qixi laughed and said: "Fifth Young Master is a kind and righteous person, and Qin Xiqing is indeed a peerless beauty. It is inevitable that I will miss her a lot. I couldn't get her this time, so naturally I felt a little unhappy. But Fifth Young Master, that Fang Zi Anbeng

In just a few days, Qin Xiqing will be in your pocket sooner or later, so there is no need to worry. I guess that what Prime Minister Qin is going to announce tonight will have to be finalized so that those young people will never be able to get up again.

The news, hahaha."

Qin Hui smiled and said: "Did Lord Wanqi hear something? Why do I think you already know everything I haven't said yet?"

Wan Qixi hurriedly said: "That's not true. I'm just guessing."

Qin Hui nodded and smiled: "It's just a joke. But what I want to say tonight is really a big deal."

Everyone put down their chopsticks and wine glasses and looked at Qin Hui. Qin Hui glanced at Qin Tan, and Qin Tan shouted in a deep voice: "Everyone, please exit."

The singers and musicians outside the screen, as well as the maids and servants serving wine, all left the hall one after another.

Qin Hui coughed lightly and said slowly: "Today evening, I will go to see the emperor."

Everyone nodded, but no one knew that Prime Minister Qin braved the biting cold wind and went into the palace to see the emperor in the evening. There should be something important. But Prime Minister Qin didn't say anything, and no one dared to ask. Everyone was waiting for the answer.

"The Jin people in the north...have caused trouble again." Qin Hui said in a deep voice: "The Jin people attacked the Lianshui Foraging Market, killed and injured dozens of my people, and robbed the goods of the Forging Market."

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. They had been working on this matter for a long time, thinking it was some big deal. After the Shaoxing peace negotiation, a lot of spontaneous shopping malls popped up on the border between the two countries. They were places where the north and the south did business. The Jin people harassed them from time to time.

Killings and looting of goods are not uncommon, and it is nothing new. Naturally, the court mainly focused on protesting and appeasing at the same time.

My own border people have turned big things into small things. Is it possible that they still want to have a serious fight with the Jin people?

"These turtle bastards from the Kingdom of Jin really have no moral principles. They are a group of barbarians who have gone too far. Sometimes I really want to..." Tang Si retreated and scolded.

"What are you thinking about?" Qin Hui looked at Tang Sidui and shouted in a deep voice.

"This...it's nothing, it's nothing. I'm a lowly official and talkative." Tang Situi waved his hands hurriedly.

Qin Hui withdrew his captivating gaze and said in a deep voice: "This time, the Jin people not only killed people and robbed goods, but also burned half of the city in Lianshui County. They made five to six thousand people homeless. It was really troublesome.

It must be a bit big. Originally, this kind of thing is never used to bother the emperor, but this time things happened for a reason, and the trouble became big, so I had to report it to the emperor."

Everyone frowned and said nothing, Wan Qixi said slowly: "The Jin people are deliberately causing trouble. Prime Minister Qin, is it because the Jin people's request was rejected by the emperor last time, so the Jin people are deliberately looking for trouble?

"

Qin Hui nodded and said: "I think so too. In September, Wan Yanliang sent an envoy to make a request. The emperor rejected the envoy Jin in person and even reprimanded him. Now this matter must be related to that matter

Already."

Liang Shidao said: "Is it just a matter of asking for silver? When the Jin people moved their capital to Yanjing, did they want me, the Song Dynasty, to give them silver to support them? Didn't we give it twice? Why do we want it again?"

Qin Hui said in a deep voice: "Shi Dao didn't know about that time in September. We gave a lot of wood, stone materials and some silver taels before. In September, the gold envoy came and asked for one million taels of silver. He said

Yanjing lacked money to build palaces and city walls. Next year, the Jin people planned to officially move their capital to Yanjing. Time was urgent. So they wanted to borrow one million taels of silver from our Song Dynasty. When the emperor heard this, he immediately became angry and dismissed the Jin Dynasty.

Isn't it that the Jin people are making trouble again?"

"Do these golden dogs think our Song Dynasty is a fool? Borrow one million taels? Isn't that just a meat bun beating a dog? It's really a bit of a bully." Qin Tan said angrily.

Qin Hui frowned and looked at Qin Tan and said: "Don't tell nonsense if you don't know the inside story. The root of the matter is that Wan Yanliang wanted to modify the content of our previous peace agreement and add some terms. These are all excuses."

Wan Qixi said in a deep voice: "Is the Emperor very angry?"

Qin Hui nodded and said: "Of course, the emperor is very angry. But it is useless to be angry about this matter. This matter has to be dealt with. That Wan Yanliang is a vulgar person. After seizing the throne, he was not satisfied with the terms of the previous peace negotiation.

, thinking only about tearing it up. At this time, how can we give him an excuse? This matter must be resolved through negotiation to avoid causing a big mess."

Wan Qixi nodded and said: "Qin Xiang Mingjian, we really can't let the Jin people find excuses to stir up trouble. Once the war starts, those dormant main station faction will jump up again, and then everything will be chaotic, and they will

Waiting for this opportunity."

Qin Hui said coldly: "Of course, they are not willing to let go of this opportunity. If others don't tell, that Yang Cunzhong will jump three feet high. There are also Zhang Jun and others who resigned and seemed to be living in seclusion at home."

"What does the emperor think?" Cao Yong asked.

"The Emperor... naturally refuses to fight. But the Emperor is also very troubled by this matter. I tried to persuade him for a long time, but the Emperor was in a bad mood and was very depressed. Later he agreed to send someone to mediate with the Jin people." Qin Hui

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"That's alright. Just send someone to talk to the Jin people and have a good discussion. At worst, you'll suffer some losses and give the Jin people some sweet spots. Those golden dogs will stop after throwing a few bones.

We in the Song Dynasty don’t lack that much, so we don’t need to be as knowledgeable as them." Master Liang said.

Qin Hui glanced at Liang Shidao approvingly and said: "Shidao still knows what is good and what is good. A small impatience will ruin the big plan. It is not worth it to ruin the overall situation of the Song Dynasty for the sake of temporary gains and losses."

"Is this what Prime Minister Qin is going to say tonight? This is nothing to celebrate." Wan Qixi said with a smile.

Qin Hui shook his head and smiled: "Of course it's not this. It's another matter. When I was about to leave the palace, the emperor pulled me and said a few words. The emperor asked me what I thought about the matter of opposing the prince."

"Ah? Your Majesty really asked that?" Wan Qixi asked with his eyes widened.

The others also became excited and said one after another: "The emperor has an idea."

Tang Sidui rubbed his hands and said, "How did Prime Minister Qin respond?"

Qin Hui smiled and said: "How can I answer this? I told the emperor that the emperor is in his prime, so there is no need to consider this matter for the time being. It will not be too late to consider it later."

Tang Situi said in astonishment: "Why did Prime Minister Qin answer like this? How could he not go with the flow..."

Wan Qixi chuckled and said, "Master Tang, you are too straightforward. This is the best answer for Prime Minister Qin."

Tang Situi was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "I can't figure out what you are thinking. Forget it, I won't guess anymore."

Qin Hui smiled bitterly and said: "Master Tang has such an upright temper and doesn't know how to beat around the bush. The emperor asked that because he had an idea in his mind. Why should I make the decision for the emperor? Besides, the emperor was made irritable by the Jin man, so he

He is thinking about establishing a reserve, and there is an element of anger in him."

Tang Sidui blinked and thought for a while, then nodded and said: "So that's the case. What does that mean? Since the emperor just said this in a irritable mood, then I'm afraid it's still too early to establish a prince."

Qin Hui shook his head and said: "You are wrong. Since the Emperor has asked, this matter will be settled soon. Don't you know what the Emperor's temper is like? The Emperor wants to appoint a prince to share his worries and enjoy his leisure. Besides, the Emperor

He also knew in his heart that his idea of ​​having a biological son was probably in vain. In this case, he might as well establish a prince as soon as possible and stabilize the situation as soon as possible. If he does not establish a prince, the army and people of the Song Dynasty will be uneasy. This is a matter of national importance.

Also. The incident with Prince Pu'an also reminded the emperor that there is no benefit in spending any more time. All these things were added together, and the emperor would mention this matter to me. Maybe the emperor did not intend to mention it so early.

It’s true that I was a little impulsive because I was disturbed by the Jinren incident. But I am sure that the emperor made a decision after careful consideration. The emperor will not do anything as he pleases, he will consider it carefully."

Everyone nodded. When it came to understanding the emperor, it was none other than Qin Hui. Everyone was willing to accept this point. Countless decisions have proven this, and there is no doubt about it.

"According to what the Prime Minister of Qin said, the matter of establishing a crown prince is imminent. Prince Pu'an is finished now, and Prince Enping is the only candidate. This matter is really worth celebrating. Prince Enping is kind and kind, and I, the Song Dynasty

The future is promising." Wan Qixi said with a smile.

Everyone agreed with their mouths and snickered in their hearts. Prince Enping is kind-hearted? Then the world is probably full of kind-hearted people. Everyone understands what this means. It means that Prime Minister Qin will take control of the entire Song Dynasty.

In this situation, power has been transferred to the world. No wonder Prime Minister Qin wants to hold a banquet to celebrate. It is indeed a matter worth celebrating.

"In the spring of next year, if I don't come forward, Shidao can express his official status and petition for the appointment of a heir apparent. Then let others follow up and discuss the matter. Finally, I will invite the Queen Mother to come out to speak, and the matter will be settled. This time the matter of the Jin Kingdom

, I plan to ask Prince Enping to go and solve the problem. Prince Enping successfully handled the matter, and the emperor is even more relieved." Qin Hui said with a smile.

"Wonderful, wonderful. Prime Minister Qin's arrangement is really wonderful. It dispels the emperor's last doubt and seals the situation." Wan Qixi praised, stroking his palms.

"But... let Prince Enping go to the Kingdom of Jin? If the Jin people turn against each other, wouldn't it cost him his life? If Prince Enping is finished, wouldn't it be an advantage to others?" Tang Situi asked with a frown.

Qin Hui stroked his beard and smiled but did not answer. Wanqixi looked at Tang Situi speechlessly and thought to himself: Lao Tang, I'm afraid you are out of your mind. Prime Minister Qin will definitely make arrangements. Prince Enping is just going to go through the motions. You can't
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