Xiao Ding did not expect that he would meet a big shot again in Baima.

The last time he stayed in Baima, he unexpectedly met the newly appointed Hebei Road pacifier Cui Ang and Cui Huaiyuan. The conversation between the two parties could be said to be indifferent.

But this time, he and Xiao Cheng were just halfway through their tour of the Yellow River to pay homage to the ancients when He Zheng hurriedly chased after him and told him that His Royal Highness King Jing had returned to Beijing and was preparing to stay at Baima Yi today.

What was different from the last time was that when Xiao Ding heard about his chance encounter with King Jing, he hurried back excitedly. Xiao Cheng was also very curious about what kind of person this King Jing was. Although he had not left since he was a child

Bianliang, but I have never seen the second king who is now famous all over the world.

In the history of the Song Dynasty, except for the founder of the country, Taizu, and later Taizong, there has never been an official who was proficient in military affairs! His Royal Highness, King Jing, was quite accomplished in military matters.

Ancestor phenomenon?

The two of them galloped all the way back to the post house. The surrounding area of ​​the post house was already heavily guarded, but the guards of King Jing all recognized Xiao Ding. Xiao Ding only slowed down his horse speed, and they all greeted him one after another.

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Xiao Ding did not dismount, and said to them very familiarly: "This is Xiao's second brother, Xiao Cheng and Xiao Chongwen."

"The second son of the Xiao family is indeed handsome!" Along the way, he heard such compliments so many times that Xiao Cheng couldn't help but wonder if there was something else to this sentence coming from these people's mouths.

I always think they smile weirdly.

However, I am still very surprised by my eldest brother's status in front of King Jing.

He rode straight in and brought an outsider with him.

Or, this is trust.

In the huge yard of Baima Posthouse, a large group of people were busy unloading things from several large carts, ranging from bedding to pots and pans. In the entire yard, except for the guards, there were all kinds of people

of servants.

Xiao Cheng already knew when He Zheng went to notify that those in his family were going to be kicked out because King Jing wanted to move in, but they were blocked by King Jing. But now, everyone is staying together.

Within the small courtyard, you cannot enter or exit at will.

This is what it should be.

Earlier, a comfort envoy was able to expel all the other residents in the post house. King Jing's status was even higher, so he naturally had to live alone. That is to say, Xiao Ding was considered his confidant, so he was treated like this.

But this ostentation is really a bit grand! Looking at the scene in front of him, Xiao Cheng couldn't help but secretly marveled. It seemed that even though Prince Jing lived in Baima Yi, he was just borrowing their house. Every time he used the utensils, he was basically

I brought everything myself. I'm afraid even the food will not be provided by the inn.

Wearing a purple robe and a neat moustache, Jing Wang Zhao Zhe was standing in the middle of the courtyard, looking at Xiao Ding and Xiao Cheng who walked in through the door with a smile.

"Meet the pacifier!"

"Meet Your Highness!"

They both clasped their fists and bowed.

"That's all!" Zhao Zhe laughed loudly and reached out to help Xiao Ding up: "Chang Qing, I originally said that I would treat you to a drink when I return to Bianliang, but I didn't expect you to turn around in a hurry again."

"I will have a drink with the pacifier today." Xiao Ding nodded repeatedly: "The general never thought that things would be like this."

"To be honest, when I heard that ten of you challenged a hundred of the Fourth Army, even though I already knew the result, it still made me feel frightened. You are still too reckless. Please remember not to be like this again in the future." Zhao Zhe restrained himself.

He smiled and said seriously.

"As soon as a rush of blood rushed into my head, I couldn't care anymore. I said it out, but I couldn't take it back, so I had to bite the bullet!" Xiao Ding said with a smile: "Fortunately, there was no danger."

"Having said that, although it is a bit reckless, the final result is good." Zhao Zhe laughed again: "We will talk about these things later. This is your younger brother Xiao, who is known as the seed of reading.

Are you sincerely Xiao Chongwen?"

"It's the lower official!" Although Xiao Cheng did not hold any actual position, he was still a shadow official. He received his salary from the eighth-grade official, so in front of Zhao Zhe, he also called himself a lower official. When Zhao Zhe said that he was

Reading Seed couldn't help but blush a little: "It's just that some people misinformed about Reading Seed. I don't have the nerve to admit it."

Xiao Ding said softly: "Your Highness, you told me about the three-pronged attack on Liao Dynasty together before, but it was Chongwen who told me about the strategy of training troops in rounds. It is precisely because of this strategy that we have

The whole memorial was also written by Chongwen."

Zhao Zhe's eyes couldn't help but light up. The so-called seeds of reading didn't mean much to him. There were so many people in the world who knew how to read and write articles, but there were not many people who were discerning.

At that moment, he stretched out his hand, grabbed Xiao Cheng's hands, shook them vigorously, and said: "I have read the copy of the memorial on the way back, every word is exquisite. I thought that Chang Qing had invited

Xiao Jixiang was trying to catch the sword, but unexpectedly it was Chongwen you who was doing it, it's amazing, it's amazing."

"I'm so ashamed!" Xiao Cheng sighed: "The lower official didn't expect the reaction of the Fourth Army to be so violent, nor did he expect that the eldest brother actually made a ten-versus-one hundred. At home, he was almost scolded to death by his father and mother."

Zhao Zhe sighed: "How could they not react violently? That's all Zhang Chao. In his position, he must clean himself up, and how can those officers and soldiers of the Fourth Army leave the bustling Bianliang to drink and eat?

Are Sha's frontiers suffering? Naturally, they can't wait to swallow Changqing in one gulp to prove that they are brave and good at fighting."

"Your Highness, the room has been generally decorated." A senior attendant came over and reported back.

Zhao Zhe nodded: "Chang Qing, Chongwen, let's sit and talk in the room, don't stand here."

After following Zhao Zhe into a small room that was used as a reception room, Xiao Cheng couldn't help but be dumbfounded again.

The furnishings in the post house are all basically the same, and they are all simple, strong and practical. But now, no one knows where the original furniture has gone. Instead, they are all of extraordinary quality at first glance.

There is a faint fragrance in the room, which makes people feel relaxed and happy when they smell it. When they look carefully, they see a delicately carved rockery-like incense burner on the table. At this moment, there is a small groove on the top of the mountain.

There is a piece of incense embedded inside that is emitting wisps of smoke. Miraculously, the aroma does not float upward, but spirals downward along the rockery, making the entire rockery incense burner seem to be immersed in clouds and mist. It is truly a rare and ingenious design.

things.

In the room, there was a beauty in royal attire, skillfully making tea. When she saw the three people coming in, she just bowed slightly to signal.

This woman should be a maid beside His Highness King Jing, because His Highness King Jing’s concubines are all staying in Bianliang!

But even if she is a maid, her temperament is very manageable!

Xiao Cheng couldn't help but sigh that the royal style was indeed beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

The eldest brother also said that His Highness Prince Jing was extremely simple when he was in Daming Mansion and never wasted or extravagant! Just from what I saw today, it was already remarkable.

But perhaps in the eyes of the royal family, such days are indeed very frustrating, right?

His Royal Highness King Jing is really capable of doing things. When he caught Xiao Cheng before, Xiao Cheng could feel the calluses on his hands and see the frost on his face. Compared with Zhao Jing, the king of Chu in Bianliang, he was indeed

It makes you look much older.

Although it was the first time they met, Xiao Cheng still had a very good impression of King Jing Zhao Zhe. Especially his smile, which was extremely contagious.

Of course you can fake a smile.

But the face can pretend, but the eyes cannot.

When King Jing laughed, Xiao Cheng observed carefully. He was really laughing, laughing from the bottom of his heart, because his eyes were smiling.

He was truly happy because he met Xiao Ding and his party here.

"The fact that you were transferred to Dingbian Town on Shaanxi Road this time is the result of the combined efforts of many forces. I already know the general situation." After entering the room, Zhao Zhe spoke without any scruples and said directly: "But

This might also be a good thing. Cui Ang might do bad things on Hebei Road. If you are still there, you will bear the brunt. When he went to Shaanxi Road, Ma Xing always disliked Li Xu and wanted to deal with it.

He, therefore, will let you do what you want."

"Your Highness, since you also noticed something wrong with Privy Cui, didn't you tell him?" Xiao Ding asked.

Zhao Zhe smiled to himself: "Who is Cui Ang? He has been a member of the Privy Council and is the new Hebei Road pacifier. How much influence do you think I can have on him?"

"Your Highness, he may ruin your many years of hard work." Xiao Ding said in despair.

"That's not true!" Zhao Zhe shook his head: "He will definitely make a bold move, but in the early stage it will only be limited to testing. Without enough confidence, he will not risk his life and fortune. After being a husband for so many years, the city government still has this idea.

.Once his aggressive temptation fails miserably, he will definitely restrain himself. With the defense system we have operated in Hebei over the years, we should be safe."

Xiao Cheng's eyes flashed and he said softly: "Your Highness, what if there is a powerful figure in the Liao Kingdom who has seen through Privy Cui's thoughts and continuously given him a taste of the sweetness in the early stage, luring Privy Cui into falling into the trap step by step?

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Zhao Zhe frowned slightly: "With Cui Ang's level, of course, I don't mean his level of leading troops in battles, but his level of fighting for officialdom, surely he can't see through this tactic of luring the enemy, right?"

"I hope so!" Xiao Cheng could only say.

"Yeluzhen, I have only heard that he was extremely brave when suppressing the Jurchen tribe, but I have not heard that he is good at planning. It would be impossible to create such a perfect game without any mistakes," Xiao Ding also said.

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"Let's not talk about Hebei. You and I have already left. If something goes wrong, Cui Ang will be responsible for it!" Zhao Zhe smiled and waved his hand: "Changqing, how long do you think we will be when we go to Dingbian Town?

Will you be able to establish your footing within this time?"

"One to two years." Xiao Ding said: "In the first year, the main purpose is to stabilize the morale of the army, arrange the family members, and wait for the opportunity to attack Hengshan and knock the mountain to shake the tiger. In the second year, I will build cities at various points in Hengshan. When the city is completed,
Chapter completed!