The shouts of soldiers could be heard from the distant school field.
Jia Sidao hummed a tune, his crossed legs swaying, and the toes of his boots gently tapped to his own tune.
He loves to play and has many women, but he never pays attention to it. He usually hums music and never sings sexy lyrics. This is different from the literati in the world. He does not need to show off his romantic charm and prefers to sing to himself. Composed "Song to Promote Weaving" and so on.
"How great are the creatures in heaven and earth, but Xian'er is just an idiot..."
"Alang, Mr. Yaozhou is back." Gui Hepu reminded in a low voice.
"Then let's go." Jia Sidao stood up, rubbed his sore arm and said, "My muscles and bones are not what they used to be."
That "Mr. Yaozhou" is Liao Yingzhong, Jia Sidao's staff.
Liao Yingzhong, whose courtesy name is Qunyu and whose name is Yaozhou, was born in Shaowu, Fujian Road. Her ancestors once impeached Qin Hui and were dismissed from office.
He is a Jinshi of Jiachen Ke, but he is not allowed to hold any official position. He only wants to serve as an aide under Jia Sidao's sect.
"Haha, Qunyu is back."
"Alang, Wu Qian is over at Qingyuan Mansion..."
Jia Sidao waved his hand, but first pointed to a few books on the desk, and said with a smile: "Tell me first what good books you have collected."
Liao Yingzhong, who had a serious look at first, became very excited when she heard this. She hurriedly took out several books and handed them over one by one.
"Alang, please look at this. The "Records of the Years Since Jianyan" published by you and me is now in volume."
Jia Sidao took it and praised it as soon as he touched the cover, saying: "The binding is beautiful and the texture is tough. Is this Fuzhou papermaking? The paper is precious and the ink is shiny, it is fascinating and pleasing to the eye."
Liao Yingzhong smiled and said: "Look at the ink used by Alang again. It is all mixed with mud and gold, and it will not fade easily."
As he spoke, he handed over several more books and said: "This time I found some unique copies, such as "Qi Qi Ji" and "Yue Sheng Tang Sui Chao". They are all excellent copies. They were printed in volumes and circulated, adding another one to the world. A scent of books."
Liao Yingzhong came from a family of publishers in the "Shicaitang" publishing house. She has been determined to publish books since she was a child, believing that books can benefit all generations.
And the only person in the world who is willing to spend a lot of money to support him in doing these things is Jia Sidao.
In his eyes, although Jia Sidao was sensual and sensual, he always tried to protect the country's mountains and rivers and published books to spread literature and Taoism. He had the ambition to pass on his unique knowledge to the saints and create peace for all generations.
Compared with the high-minded civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Jia Sidao, who loved fighting crickets, was the one who always did practical things.
"When you and I publish books, we must proofread them well and produce only top-quality books. Don't worry about the cost."
Jia Sidao held a few books in his hand and read them, and he really liked them. After this explanation, he started talking about business with Liao Yingzhong.
"What happened to Wu Qian in Qingyuan Mansion?"
After Wu Qian resigned as prime minister, he lived in seclusion for several years. He returned last year and was appointed as the coastal ambassador to Qingyuan Mansion. This time Liao Yingzhong went to Qingyuan Mansion to find out what he was doing.
"After Wu Qian took office, he built Wugongtang, Daxiba, Beiguoqi, Chenglangyan and other water conservancy projects; he also enacted the "Free Ship Law" to recruit private ships to serve as warships; he transported silk on behalf of the people, and collected 150 silks in a year. Wan Guan...his political achievements are outstanding."
"He is indeed a capable minister." Jia Sidao nodded and said, "Have you tried him? Are you willing to join hands with me to bring down Ding Daquan?"
Liao Yingzhong smiled slightly, handed over an unopened secret letter, then took out the fire certificate and lit the candle on the table with her own hands.
Jia Sidao removed the sealing wax, read the letter carefully, then placed it on the candle and lit it.
A wisp of smoke emerged, and he played with the fire in his hand until the last scrap of paper turned to ashes.
Liao Yingzhong said: "Alang, what I'm worried about is that Wu Qian is more difficult to deal with than Ding Daquan."
"How could I dare to seek skin from a tiger if I had no backup plan?" Jia Sidao chuckled.
He regained his frivolous expression and asked: "Qunyu, what do you think Wu Qian thinks? What's wrong with King Zhong? Suppose that after overthrowing Ding Daquan, Wu Qian becomes prime minister, and then he helps King Zhong succeed to the throne.
You can serve as the next Shi Miyuan and take charge of the court."
"Alang is wrong." Liao Yingzhong said: "Wu Qian deeply hates people like Shi Miyuan in his life, how can he follow his example?"
"Although he is a capable minister, he has no courage." Jia Sidao sneered, "If he doesn't do it right, I will."
"Alang is sure?"
"Wu Qian will definitely deal with the loyal king when he returns to the prime minister. Just imagine, what would happen if he ordered Li Yong to testify against the loyal king, and Li Yong backhanded Wu Qian with a backhand?"
Liao Yingzhong said: "In the eyes of the officials, Wu Qian dared to conspire to frame the emperor's heir. How is it different from rebellion?"
Jia Sidao nodded and said: "Knowing the danger but insisting on fighting it, you are a stubborn person... I admire him."
"But would Li Yong do this? With such a key witness, how could Wu Qian let Alang bribe him?"
Gu/span> "Li Yong seems to be the key. King Rong and Wu Qian both think so." Jia Sidao said leisurely: "But I am the only one who can see that Li Xia is a real person."
"Li Xia..."
"He dared to kill all the people I sent. He was so bold. But from this we can see that Li Yong must have arrived in Qingfu County."
"Wu Qian really dares to let him go?"
"Ha, these self-proclaimed loyal people meet each other."
Jia Sidao sneered again, coughed, straightened his face, imitated Wu Qian's look, stroking his beard and sighed: "Shou Yuan, I am only planning for the Song Dynasty. You also have this public spirit and are willing to sacrifice your life.
Take justice, why am I afraid of letting you meet your own flesh and blood?"
Liao Yingzhong smiled and shook her head.
Jia Sidao took another step, rubbed his eyes, and said in a tone similar to Li Yong's: "You have been kind to me like a mountain, and I will never be unfaithful!"
"Alang really sees through these people." Liao Yingzhong smiled for a while and then said: "But people like Li Yong are just not willing to betray Wu Qian."
"If Li Yong helps Wu Qian, he will definitely die, but King Rong will not let them go if he tries hard. If Li Xia wants to save his father, there is only one way... to make military exploits and hold great power until the court dare not touch him
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Liao Yingzhong looked stern and said, "It's very unusual for a human being to have such an ambition."
"If you were Li Xia, you had gone through so much trouble to kill Wu Lianghetai and Atahu, and you could have accomplished such a great feat. How could you be willing to let Li Yong risk his own life to give evidence?"
"He had no choice but to defect to Alang and help Alang overthrow Wu Qian." Liao Yingzhong couldn't help but sigh: "Alang has a long-term plan, and no one in the court can rival him."
This "long-term plan" is indeed a lie. Now that Ding Daquan is in full swing, Jia Sidao has just planned to join forces with Wu Qian to deal with Ding's party, but he has already prepared ways to deal with Wu Qian.
"After getting rid of Li Yong's affair, I also plan to subdue Li Xia. He is a talented person. Last year, Ding Daquan became a holy family member through Li Xia's contribution." Jia Sidao sighed and said, "But this cricket...
He may not be willing to enter the cage.”
"According to what I just said, Li Xia can only worship under Alang's family."
"You underestimate him. In the battle in Chengdu this year, Pu Zezhi will definitely appreciate him very much. Li Zengbo, who is behind Pu Zezhi, is also a powerful force in the court. In addition, he is at least officially a party to Ding Daquan.
"
Liao Yingzhong said: "Li Zengbo and Ding Daquan are not strong enough to participate in the battle for the emperor's heir."
"But they can help Li Xia's achievements." Jia Sidao narrowed his eyes and said: "If this son cannot be controlled in two or three years, what should we do?"
"It's just a young man, it shouldn't be like this."
"It's hard to say, this boy's talent is similar to mine." Jia Sidao said leisurely: "I need to make him willing to obey me as soon as possible."
"Yes." Liao Yingzhong said: "I have sent Tang An'an to Suzhou."
Jia Sidao nodded and said thoughtfully: "Here in the Huaihe River, I have prepared the evidence of Yuan Jie's crime. I can only hand it over to Wu Qian at the right time and let him come forward to deal with the Ding Party... Next, I have to try to transfer him to Beijing.
lake."
Liao Yingzhong was stunned and asked: "Why did Alang change his plan?"
"There is information from the north again."
As Jia Sidao's most trusted aide, Liao Yingzhong knew many secrets. For example, after Li Xia brought back the information last year, it was Jia Sidao who contacted Yang Guo and thwarted Tachaer's plan to attack Lianghuai.
plan.
"Even from the perspective of us Song ministers, Shandong Li Fen's actions were too blatant. How dare Yang Guo dare to spread the news?"
Jia Sidao rarely became more serious and lowered his voice: "Brother Meng seems to be taking action against Kublai Khan. Do you know that the commander-in-chief of Mongolia in the Central Plains is no longer Kublai Khan, but Tacha'er."
Liao Yingzhong's pupils dilated and she was shocked.
"This...is such a big event, why is there no news in the court?!"
Jia Sidao sneered and said: "How can a group of people who just eat corpses know nothing."
Liao Yingzhong was still shocked. The first commander-in-chief of Mongolia in the Central Plains had been replaced. King Kublai Khan had been deposed. What a big deal this was? However, the Song Dynasty was not alarmed at all...
Even Jia Sidao only talked about how to deal with political opponents after he finished talking about it.
"Tacha'er, Tacha'er." Liao Yingzhong took a while to calm down and said: "Tacha'er can't even suppress Li Fen in Shandong, how can Brother Meng use him as his commander?"
"Tachaer was not able to fight well, but he supported Meng Ge. This also shows that Meng Ge was deeply suspicious of Kublai Khan."
Jia Sidao pulled out the map and said: "He failed to invade the Huaihe River last year, but this autumn he plans to send troops to attack Jinghu. Now that I have received the news, the credit for repelling the enemy must belong to me."
Liao Yingzhong said: "Is there any opportunity in the north?"
Jia Sidao shook his head and sighed: "According to Yang Guo's letter, Kublai Khan was deprived of the power to control his troops. Meng Ge sent people to test and accuse Han officials, causing people in the north to panic. If I can
Defeating Tachaer, it may be possible to persuade the princes of the North to rebel with Li Fen. But Yang Guo is too naive..."