When Wang Lin came out of the palace, it was just sunset.
Returning to the palace, although the Prince Yan's Palace next door is now his territory, it is currently being renovated by people from the palace and the Ministry of Industry.
When the time comes, the two mansions will be combined into one, with carved beams and painted tiles and deep attics, it will definitely be the first mansion in the capital.
Wang Lin went straight to the study and caught a glimpse of Song's twin sisters at the corner of the corridor.
They all wore light blue long skirts with white dots of red plums embroidered on the skirts, and a white brocade belt tied their uncontrollably slender waists.
Tie a head of green silk into a wishful bun, and insert only a white jade hairpin with plum blossoms. Although it is simple, it looks fresh and elegant.
When they saw Wang Lin, their pretty faces turned red and they quickly knelt down to worship him.
Wang Lin almost subconsciously passed by the hills in front of the two Shu's chests to judge who was Lanxiang and who was Yuhe.
It's just that the two women are twins, and they are dressed in the same way. It's really difficult to make a determination based on these physical details in a hurry.
Wang Lin smiled and helped the two girls up. He was thinking in his mind whether he should let them change their clothes. The orchids are blue and the rain is pink, so that they can be seen clearly at a glance.
The two women raised their fair, oval-shaped faces. Their pretty faces were so delicate with no flaws at all. Their eyes were full of light, and they were shy and smiling, which made people look at them with affection.
The woman on the left raised her arm slightly, and a trace of red thread was wrapped around it. Wang Lin smiled and said: "Lanxiang, Yuhe, are you used to living in the palace?"
Song Lanxiang said softly: "I'll get used to it."
Song Lanxiang has a gentle temperament.
Song Yuhe had a more outgoing personality. Seeing Wang Lin's gentle demeanor, he boldly smiled and said: "Your Majesty, our sisters grew up in the countryside, and this is the first time we have lived in such a big house. However, it is our first time to come to the capital. I don't know what will happen in the future."
Can you go out and watch the excitement?"
Song Lanxiang immediately tugged at Song Yuhe's clothes.
She felt that her sister was too courageous. She didn't know her identity and dared to make such unreasonable thoughts in front of the prince.
Still want to go out for a walk?
"You will have plenty of time to go out for a walk in the future..."
Wang Lin smiled, tightened his grip, and held Song Yuhe in his arms, walking straight to the study.
Song Yuhe exclaimed, but she was so embarrassed that she leaned on Wang Lin's shoulder, not daring to raise her head, and let him wrap his hands around her hips.
Song Lanxiang's pretty face was stunned, and then Xiafei's cheeks were lowered, his head was lowered, and he followed closely into the study while twisting his waist.
The sisters have always lived and ate together, and have not been separated since they were young.
At this time, the autumn wind was bleak and it was drizzling.
In the palace of Prince Qi, Wei Yuyan flew together.
As night fell, Wang Lin opened the window, seeing mist and rain outside, and a cool breeze blowing.
Song Yuhe brought a cup of hot tea and said crisply: "Your Majesty."
Wang Lin hissed and lowered his voice: "Keep your voice down and let your sister sleep directly."
Song Yuhe nodded obediently, took the initiative to snuggle into Wang Lin's arms, and whispered softly: "It's not yet night, sister will fall asleep now, and she will wake up in the middle of the night."
"It's okay. Get more sleep. It's good for your health. You are still young and still growing."
Song Yuhe's face turned red. He glanced in front of him and said quietly: "Your Majesty, will you grow up again?"
Wang Lin's mouth twitched.
The rhythm was actually distorted by this little girl.
Wang Lin pinched her slightly fat cheeks, and then patted her forehead: "That's not what I'm talking about, and that's not what I'm talking about."
Song Yuhe was startled: "What the prince said is..."
Wang Lin coughed dryly: "I'm talking about a boy!"
"Oh..." A gust of cold wind blew by, and Song Yuhe shivered with excitement, and subconsciously squeezed into Wang Lin's warm embrace.
A tiger guard wearing a raincoat hurriedly walked into the courtyard, bowed and said: "Your Highness, His Highness the State of Qi and the Han family are in the hall asking for an audience."
Wang Lin frowned, people from the Han family? Why are they here again? Didn't he just go to the Han family to meet Han Jiayan and his wife yesterday?
…
Sure enough, they were the Qi couple, as well as Han Shu and his wife Xue.
Wang Lin slowly walked into the hall, first met Qi Guo and his wife, and then said to Han Shu and his wife, "Lin, I have met my father-in-law and my mother-in-law."
Han Jiayan looked a little solemn and said: "Siheng, we just heard that you are moving all your family members to the capital? Yan'er and the others are arriving soon?"
Wang Lin didn't mention this when he met yesterday, but Han Jiayan heard the news at a luncheon with others.
Wang Lin smiled: "Yes. Yan'er and the others will arrive in Beijing tomorrow. The families of the Fuhu Army generals will also arrive on the same day."
Han Jiayan took a deep breath, looked at Qi Guo, and fell silent.
Han Shu and his wife also exchanged hurried glances.
Wang Lin knew what they were worried about and shrugged, but did not open his mouth to explain.
Some things are best left unspoken.
In the hearts of the Han family, it is not just the Han family. Wang Lin will usurp the Song Dynasty in the future. This has become a foregone conclusion. It is only a matter of time.
However, unexpectedly, just when everyone in the capital thought that the "yellow robe and body" allusion was about to happen, Wang Lin suddenly did the opposite.
Move your family members to the capital and live and die with the capital.
This certainly wanted to show his determination and confidence in winning against the Jin people, but it also showed to the outside world that he seemed to have no intention of usurping the Song Dynasty.
Han Jiayan pondered for a long time, and finally said: "Siheng, do you know that in the future, with your extraordinary achievements and control of the world's military power, it will be difficult for the court to tolerate you?"
Han Jiayan almost said it clearly.
You have to think clearly, if you are not the emperor, with your current power, no Song emperor can tolerate you.
And handing over military power... Isn't it rare in all dynasties to kill donkeys?
Wang Lin said calmly: "I know."
Han Jiayan opened his mouth but stopped talking.
Han Shu said anxiously: "Xian son-in-law, since ancient times, great achievements have been achieved, and powerful ministers have prospered and declined. You have to think clearly..."
Wang Lin knew that the interests, honor and disgrace of the Han family now depended on him. The Han family did not want to persuade him to usurp the throne, but were worried that his loss of power would bring disaster to the Han family.
Both families are prosperous and suffer together, sharing weal and woe.
Wang Lin smiled: "Father-in-law, don't worry. As the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. There is no way I can put Yan'er, mother and son in danger."
That's all Wang Lin said, no more words.
Qi Guo sighed, her identity was the most embarrassing.
She is a member of the Song Dynasty clan, but she is also the mistress of the Han family.
As a princess of the Song Dynasty, on the one hand, she did not want her grandson-in-law to betray the Emperor Song Dynasty, but on the other hand, she was worried that Wang Lin would be hidden by the Emperor Song Dynasty.
After all, the latter has more ties.
After all, her descendants are all in the Han family.
"Siheng, you are a calm and far-sighted person. Now that you have made up your mind, I will not say more. But I still want to give you a few words. You are now the person of concern to the whole country, and the safety of the country depends on you.
At the same time, Yan'er, mother and son, and our Han family all depend on you for their lives. If you are not careful, you will lose everything..."
Wang Lin looked deeply at Qi State.
He bowed and said, "Grandma is relieved, Lin, you know what you are doing."
Qi Guo nodded slowly and took the initiative to change the subject: "The government has changed the title of King of Yan on you. I am afraid that they want you to guard Hebei and at the same time have the idea of recovering Yanyun's hometown?"
"Yes. I will mobilize the entire country's troops to gather in Hebei, and then slowly plan to restore my homeland of Yanyun first, and then seek the land of the Jin people."
Qi Guo's expression changed: "Si Heng, it is extremely difficult to demarcate the border with the Jin people and govern them. Are you still... still trying to plot the Jin people's territory?"
Han Jiayan and Han Shu were even more shocked, their expressions moved.
"Grandfather, mother, the Liao Kingdom has been destroyed, and the barrier and strategic buffer between me and the Jin has been lost. The Jin people will invade the south at any time and destroy our Central Plains. At this time, there is no other way except to destroy the Jin to avoid future troubles!
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Although Wang Lin's voice was calm, it was decisive.
Han Jiayan's breathing became rapid, "Siheng, you...you actually want to destroy Jin?"
"I don't want to be a slave to the subjugation of the country, and I don't want my descendants to be slaves to the subjugation of the country. I am even less willing to let my compatriots be trampled and humiliated by the Jin people... Therefore, I can only give up my life and forget about death until death!"
Han Jiayan and Qi Guo looked at each other, their eyes shocked and moved.
"Grandfather, the current national crisis is at hand. I am leading a large army to fight against the Jin people. Logistics support is even more important. People's livelihood and all industries in the country need to prosper, especially in the prefectures and counties of Hebei. After the war, there are vacancies of civil servants and capable people. If the Han family has capable officials, they will all
You can make a list and I will report it to the imperial court to recommend and appoint you."
"Next spring, I will suggest that the officials hold an enke session to recruit special talents and gather the world's talents."
"With a formidable enemy in sight, government administration has become a top priority. I, Prime Minister Li, and Prime Minister Wu have agreed that starting from the end of next spring, we will clean up the officialdom and select capable people to enrich the court... Otherwise, once the Jin people come, I will guard all the ministers in the Song Dynasty.
Looking at the wind and hearing it, it makes people sad and regretful!"
"I, the Song Dynasty, have been raising scholars for hundreds of years, and yet we have raised such a group of shameless people?"
Wang Lin was filled with indignation. Han Jiayan was not interested in these state affairs and could only agree with him.
Qi Guo said: "What Si Heng said is that in the face of a national crisis, the integrity of civil servants certainly does not exist, which is really sad. Speaking of which, if Si Heng had not recommended Li Gang, Wu Min and Zong Ze would have been afraid of... officials in the court.
The Gonggun princes at home and in the court have long since abandoned the city and fled."
While Wang Lin was talking with Qi Guo and others, he suddenly heard the Tiger God Guard coming to report again: "Your Majesty, the imperial censor Guo Zhishun is here to see you."
Seeing that Wang Lin had guests, Qi Guo and others immediately stood up and left.
Wang Lin saw off the Han family and welcomed in Guo Zhishun.
Guo Zhishun looked slightly embarrassed.
The two are now considered in-laws.
After all, his daughter Guo Yuan also entered the palace.
Wang Lin actually guessed Guo Zhishun's intention.
He is now the imperial censor, the leader of the high-ranking officials.
Regardless of his qualifications, background and personal abilities, he has the basic conditions to become a prime minister, but now he is missing someone to push him.
He came here with a request today, but for a moment he didn't know how to speak, so he only talked about idle talk.
Wang Lin laughed secretly in his heart, but he didn't point it out.
Guo Zhishun has a calm mind. Although he has a desire to speculate, he is still a capable minister. More importantly, he is a militant.
Can be of great use.
Seeing that he had been chatting for a long time without opening his mouth to ask for an official, Wang Lin knew that Guo Zhishun still had some literati's nobility or hypocrisy in his heart.
But being so pure and noble is better than nothing.
At least it shows that there is still some bottom line and sense of shame.
Wang Lin glanced at him and took the initiative to pierce the window paper: "I entered the palace today and chatted with the officials about some state affairs. The officials intend to let Mr. Guo enter the political hall to participate in political affairs. I think it is very appropriate."