Chen Jingsheng, the Privy Councilor of the Song Dynasty, was regarded by almost everyone in the past as a staunch anti-war faction.

Therefore, with his status, although he does not need to please the Grand Prince, in the eyes of the government and the public, this person is the Grand Prince's natural ally.

For Chen Gui, who is the leader of the West Palace, if he goes one step further and becomes the leader of the East Palace, his life will be considered complete.

Therefore, it is better to be still than to move.

But through this meeting, Xiao Ding suddenly discovered that Chen Gui might not be an anti-war person by nature, as the outside world said.

It's not that he doesn't want to fight, it's not that he doesn't want to regain Youyan, defeat the Liao Kingdom, and unify the world.

He was just afraid that one careless move would ruin his promising future.

Of course, if you are more high-sounding, you can also say that you are afraid of ruining the current situation of the Song Dynasty.

Xiao Ding suddenly remembered a few words that his brother Xiao Cheng said to him in the letter.

In fact, no one in the imperial family of the Song Dynasty, as well as the prime ministers and ministers of the two governments, wanted to take back Youyan when they were in power, defeat the Liao Kingdom, cancel the humiliating coins, and even go one step further to force the Liao Kingdom to accept it as a vassal.

tribute.

This was the long-cherished wish of officials in the Imperial and Song dynasties.

This was also the ultimate dream of the scholar-bureaucrats in the Imperial Song Dynasty.

But these people are, after all, just giants in thought and dwarfs in action.

Once it is implemented in reality, countless interest entanglements will make them shy away from it, and even sing the opposite tune.

But the attitude Xiao Ding showed today made Chen Gui see another possibility.

The most hardline militants do not insist that the war must start now. Instead, they advocate that from now on, we must firm up our national policy, make unified plans, recuperate, and then strive to deliver a fatal blow at a certain key point.

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And I'm afraid King Jing means the same thing.

Otherwise, why would he come back from Hebei Road?

If he really doesn't want to come back, there are ways.

For example, some troubles were caused on the border, causing the relationship between the two countries to suddenly become tense and tense. Under such circumstances, would the imperial court dare to replace a coach who has a high reputation on the Hebei Road and is popular with the people?

Don't dare.

The second king was sober and knew that now was not the time to launch an immediate attack on the Liao Kingdom, and Xiao Ding, as his confidant, certainly knew the key to this.

Looking at Xiao Ding in front of him, Chen Gui even felt that Xiao Ding's remarks might have been ordered by King Jing. He used this to express an attitude to himself and gain his support.

If this is the case, then King Jing is really much smarter than the Great Prince.

He knows what he wants.

And what about the great prince?

Making empty promises to yourself, giving yourself gifts, and doing what you like through some middlemen is a bit low-end.

As the father-in-law of two governments, do you lack these things?

And if King Jing has this attitude, then we need to discuss it, right?

Now that he is the head of the West Palace, if he starts to promote this matter now, then in a few years, he will be able to obtain the honorable position of the East Palace, and that will be the time to show off his talents.

Once successful!

Chen Gui imagined the glory at that time and couldn't help but get carried away.

Regardless of whether you should be granted the title of king or not, given your current position, you will always be granted the title of a county king when you die in the future.

But if You Yan is really taken back, he will definitely be the one worthy of enjoying the Ancestral Temple.

This kind of honor is enough to ensure that his family, his children and grandchildren will be blessed for generations, and his name will surely occupy the most important part in the annals of Huanghuang history. Rather than being among the historians like many of his predecessors,

In his pen, there are only numbers.

With this idea, Chen Gui couldn't help but become more polite to Xiao Ding.

"Don't run around these days. Maybe the officials will summon you at some time. The officials are very interested in the two consecutive great victories of the Guangrui Army in Tianmen Village. In addition, the officials are interested in Bei

I am also quite yearning for the local scenery and scenery, so I want to ask you when the time comes." Chen Gui said.

"Thank you for reminding me, Mr. Xiao. Xiao Ding has not been home for the past three years. When he came back this time, he wanted to spend time with his parents, wife and children, and not wander around." Xiao Ding stood up and bowed.

"At that time, His Majesty will inevitably ask you about the war between Song and Liao. If you have a rest these days, you might as well think about it carefully and write a note or something to be prepared. Once the officials ask about it, you will not be unprepared.

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"Yes! My husband has no other instructions, so Xiao Ding left."

Chen Gui nodded, but stood up, walked to Xiao Ding, and actually wanted to send him out.

This shocked Xiao Ding.

"How can I dare to do this to you?" Xiao Ding was waving his hands wildly, looking a little in a hurry.

"Those who have earned face for the imperial court deserve to be sent away by me!" Chen Gui smiled, but insisted on sending Xiao Ding to the door. Although he did not cross the threshold, those waiting to see him outside also saw it.

this scene.

Just like Xiao Ding, these people were all shocked. They looked like wood carvings and clay sculptures as Xiao Ding saluted and said goodbye to Chen Gui again, while Chen Gui also smiled and waved.

These etiquettes in the officialdom may seem no different from those of ordinary people, but they contain extremely strong political implications.

Send or not?

Where to send?

They all have clear rules.

Chen Gui believed that the news that he personally sent Xiao Ding out today would reach the ears of the great prince before it gets dark.

Then my disciple who was being attacked by the imperial censor was in a hurry and was about to be completely defeated before his eyes, and he could hopefully escape safely.

The great prince has a lot of manpower at Yushitai!

Thinking of that disciple, Chen Gui became a little angry. He finally put on the red robe. After Ding You, he went to great lengths to find a good position for him. However, he was reported by his servants for soliciting prostitutes and feasting during Ding You. This

In the Song Dynasty, where the country was governed by filial piety, it was just a hornet's nest that could not even speak for itself.

If it weren't for his close disciples over the years, this one would be more promising, and Chen Gui would really not want to wipe his ass for him.

Xiao Ding came back just in time and could take advantage of this incident to deal with the dirty things of his disciples.

There is no need to take action yourself, and there is no need to signal yourself.

clever!

Chen Gui gave himself a thumbs up in his heart.

After turning around and returning to the big case, he began to deal with the mountain of court affairs on the case.

He turned around and forgot about this matter. For him, it was not a big deal. When the time came, it was enough to push him. If you want him to take advantage of the fire and swim against the current, unless it is

The situation is critical and you have to do it, otherwise why take the risk?

If you are going to take risks, you must have adequate returns.

Xiao Ding also never expected that what he thought was a simple work report would be received by Mr. Chen in person, and the conversation lasted for nearly an hour. After leaving Mr. Chen's office, he went to the Hebei Road Department of the Privy Council to deliver the goods.

After completing corresponding official duties and walking out of the gate of the Privy Council, the sky darkened immediately.

Returning like an arrow!

He got on his horse, took two guards with him, and went straight to the Xiao Mansion.

The flow of people on the street did not decrease because it was getting late. On the contrary, it increased even more. There was a wide and empty royal road in the middle of the road, but Xiao Ding didn't have the guts to run up there and gallop.

.Walking on the sidewalk, but still rubbing shoulders with each other, let alone any speed, it would be good to be able to move forward slowly.

This was the result of passers-by seeing Xiao Ding's ferocious image and the two guards with evil looks on their faces, riding tall horses, carrying swords and bows, and automatically gave way to them.

When we arrived at home, it was really dark.

Several large lanterns at the entrance of Xiao Mansion were lit up.

Xiao Ding dismounted and immediately saw his second brother Xiao Cheng standing at the side door.

"Brother asked me to wait!" Xiao Cheng came up to him and said with a smile: "The eldest lady in the house will send someone to ask questions every now and then, and the little girl next to the eldest sister-in-law will also come and poke around every now and then, but the delivery

It’s just official business, why are you using up all this time? Could it be that you bumped into a friend and was dragged out to drink?”

"How can I be in the mood to drink?" Xiao Ding threw the horse's reins into the hands of the approaching Si Yan and said: "I was arrested by Mr. Chen for questioning, and he talked for more than an hour. Isn't it too late?

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Xiao Cheng's eyes flashed, looking a little surprised: "Ms. Chen?"

Xiao Cheng nodded, but he didn't want to bring up this topic again. "We'll discuss it in detail later. Let's go. Don't keep mother waiting."

Xiao Hanshi was indeed impatient.

Throughout the afternoon, I was restless in the room. I felt a little sad when I thought that my son, who was a handsome and handsome man when he left home, was already a standard military man when he came back.

Especially when I saw Xiao Cheng, who was waiting beside me earlier, looking like a jade tree facing the wind, I felt even more annoyed.

Although Xiao Cheng has been raised as his biological son since he was a child, there is still a layer of separation. It is normal for him to feel uncomfortable when comparing his biological son with his foster son.

The Xinyang Han family is a serious scholar-bureaucrat family, and it is a large family that has been passed down for many generations. They have opinions on military commanders themselves. Not to say they completely despise them, but contempt is always inevitable.

In the end, Xiao Cheng was sent to wait at the door, out of sight and out of mind.

Finally, when Xiao Ding came back, Xiao Han couldn't help bursting into tears again, dragging his son around and asking countless irrelevant topics. In the end, Xiao Cheng reminded Xiao Han, and then Xiao Ding

I was able to escape temporarily and went back to my second-level east courtyard to wash up and change clothes.

Here, Mrs. Xiao Han quickly ordered the food and wine to be arranged in the kitchen, and also ordered the servants to wait at the door to see when Xiao Yu would come back.

All of a sudden, all the people in the He Mansion were wandering around.

Xiao Cheng was then sent to see if the guards brought back by Xiao Ding were settled, with accommodation, food, wine and food, everything was in good condition.
Chapter completed!