"Officials, I heard that the Mongolian army is gathering, how is the situation?" Xie Daoqing, like He Ji, asked me about this the first time he saw me.
"Mother, Jia Sidao reported this matter to the court this morning. The child has agreed with the Privy Council to send 5,000 forbidden troops to Xiangfan and ordered Xiangfan guard general Lu Wende to investigate in detail."
Xie Daoqing said worriedly: "Well, Mongolia has always been our great enemy. We must not take it lightly. If it is true, the officials should focus on the war and put other matters behind."
Although the first two battles between Song Dynasty and Mongolia were a win and a draw, the Mongolian cavalry easily destroyed the Song Dynasty's old enemy Jin for more than a century, which also frightened Xie Daoqing and others. Xie Daoqing was no better than the mediocre Song Lizong, so naturally
We know how powerful the Mongolian army is.
I smiled and consoled me: "Don't worry, mother, the child has his own sense of responsibility. Mother, you have worked hard these days in charge of the court."
Xie Daoqing then showed a slight smile and said: "Look what you kid said, my mother is also from the Song Dynasty. It's not hard to do something within her ability. But as an official, you go to Jinhua and travel all the way. You must be tired."
"Thank you for your mother's concern. The child feels that his health is much better than before, and the tiredness is not a problem."
Quan Jiu said: "Guan Jia, the Queen Mother has been talking about you every day these days. She asks Jiu'er every day, has Guan Jia come back? The Queen Mother cares about you, Guan Jia."
Xie Daoqing laughed: "Jiu'er, aren't you looking forward to the official's return every day? Come on, serve the table, eat, official, you have to eat more tonight, it's better to be outside than in the palace."
"Well, let's eat."
I was also a little touched in my heart. Anyway, the palace gradually made me feel like home.
"Guan Jia, do you have a suitable candidate for the bank you want to open?"
"Not yet. Does your mother have a suitable candidate?"
"The queen mother has a candidate in mind. Do you still remember Ruan Dengbing?"
"Ruan Deng Bing?" I thought for a while and asked, "Did the mother say that Ruan Deng Bing once worked as a children's teacher?"
"It was this person. Ruan Dengbing also participated in the imperial examination and finally won the 11th place. Now he serves in the Ministry of Rites. This Ruan Dengbing is shrewd, talented and meticulous in his work. He is the favorite disciple of Liu Kezhuang, the former Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Liu Kezhuang moved
He was transferred to the Secretariat of the Central Government and served as the third-rank minister. He has become very close to Jia Sidao in the past few years, but Ruan Dengbing has completely different opinions from him."
Ruan Deng Bing was also a person who was extremely opposed to the public land law. When he was the Secretary of the Province, Shangshu impeached and stopped the implementation of this law, and was reprimanded and demoted by Jia Sidao. Ruan Deng Bing was very angry and retired to his hometown. He did not re-enter the court until this scientific examination.
Be an official.
Most of the Queen Mother Xie Daoqing's party is opposed to the public land law, and Ruan Deng Bing may be one of them. However, judging from the current situation, this group still supports me very much. Of course, this is inseparable from Xie Daoqing's meaning.
Jiang Wanli and Zhao Kui, who were appointed by the newly established Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Agriculture, are both neutral people. Although I am not sure whether Ruan Dengbing, recommended by Xie Daoqing, belongs to the Queen Mother's faction, I can accept it as long as he is not a party to Jia Sidao.
"Since it is the mother's recommendation, the child should accept it."
Xie Daoqing smiled with satisfaction and said: "The official doesn't have to agree immediately. It's not too late to take the time to talk to him first to see if he can take up the position."
"Yes, Queen Mother."
In the fifth month of the first year of Xianchun, it rained for a long time.
There are many fewer tourists in Yanfu Temple. Except for going to the temple to see Master Liangzhen for medical treatment, very few people are willing to go out on a rainy day.
"Is there anyone else who needs medical treatment?" Lian Zhen shouted as he saw that it was already getting late.
"There is one more person." Yunze's voice sounded at the right time, and then a tall man in gray followed him into the house.
"It turns out it's you." Lian Zhen was stunned for a moment and said to Yunze, "Yunze, it's late today. I guess no more patients will visit. Please close the door."
"Master Priest." The man in gray saluted.
"Ulihan, why are you here?"
"The Lord God has sent his subordinates to assist the Lord Priest. This is the handwriting of the Lord God."
After reading Yin Tianya's handwriting, Yang Liangzhenjia said: "Hao Jing? Yunze."
"grown ups."
"Meet Nanfeng."
"Yes, sir, I will make arrangements as soon as possible."
Lin'an West Hubei, the largest casino in the capital - Xiangyun Casino.
"The ancients said that rain brings wealth, and it is indeed true." A young man in white thought happily.
Jia Liu, the servant next to him, said: "Sir, you are the gambling king of Lin'an. No, you have been winning for a month in a row."
"Haha, Jia Liu, if you win a little bit more today, I'll let you guys go to Tongle Building for a big meal tonight."
Jia Liu flattered him and said, "Okay, the young master will definitely come home victorious today. The young ones will drool when they think of the dishes with MSG added."
The first floor was full of people and noisy.
Several stages were crowded with various people, with loud and small voices rising one after another. From time to time, there were also bursts of exclamations and sighs.
The young man in white smiled and went straight to the second floor. There were a lot fewer people upstairs. They were all wealthy people. Unlike the first floor, there was no betting limit.
"Hey, isn't this Tao San? Why, you are rich again, and you have even moved up to the second floor. When will you pay back the fifteen copper coins you owe me?"
Tao San looked at the young man in white and said sheepishly: "Master Jia Yun, how can I have money? I am here with my elder brother Tao Qian this time. If you give me a few more days of grace, I will definitely repay the money I owe you. I will definitely repay you."
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Jia Yunzheng said: "I've never heard you mention your eldest brother?"
"Master Jia, my eldest brother has been doing business outside all year round and has made some money. Now he has returned to the capital."
"Really? Then I'll make a bet with your elder brother."
Tao San hesitated and said, "Mr. Jia, I still don't want it anymore."
"What, are you scared?"
"That's not true. My eldest brother was known as the undefeated gambling king when he was on Huainan West Road. He never lost when he went to gambling houses. Mr. Jia will not be his opponent. You and I have known each other for many years, so it's better not to give money to my eldest brother in vain."
Jia Yun laughed and said: "Your eldest brother is the gambling king of Huainan West Road, and I am the gambling king of Lin'an. Let's compete to see who is the real gambling king."
Tao San hesitated and said: "Master Jia, my eldest brother is a big gambler, so I'd better give it up."
Jia Yun's face was stern, and Jia Liu next to her said angrily: "Are you afraid that my young master can't afford to gamble?"
Tao Sanqian smiled and said: "No, that's not what I meant. Mr. Jia's family has a big business, how can he not be able to afford gambling? Besides, Mr. Jia's reputation and gambling skills have always been ranked first in Xiangyun Casino. I, I
I'm afraid that if the young master loses, his face will not look good. After all, the young master is also the gambling king here."
After hearing this, Jia Yun smiled instead of getting angry, and was about to speak when she saw a person coming from the right and said: "Tao San, you said there are always masters here. I just tried a few tricks, why do I feel that no one is my opponent?"
"
Tao San glanced at Jia Yun from the corner of his eye and said: "Brother, this, this..."
Tao Qian, who was gorgeously dressed and tall, said with a disappointed look on his face: "Forget it, Tao San, let's go and check out another gambling house."
"Wait a minute." Jia Yun shouted, "Master Tao, what are you looking down on me at Lin'an Casino? This Xiangyun Casino is the largest gambling house in the capital. I heard from Tao San that you are the gambling king of Huainan West Road. I, sir,
Well, he can be regarded as the gambling king here, why don’t we make a bet and see who is the real gambling king?”
Tao San hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Master Jia, no, brother, let's go."
Jia Yun ignored Tao San's dissuasion and looked at Tao Qian with a challenging look, her eyes clearly saying, "Do you dare?"
Tao Qian's eyes did not shy away. He looked at each other for a moment and then smiled and said, "It's Mr. Jia, right? Tao San, your friend is indeed a character."
"That is, Mr. Jia Yun's casino in the capital is very famous, and he is known as the Gambling King of Lin'an."
"Really?" Tao Qian nodded, hesitated for a while and said: "Since everyone is known as the king of gambling, Mr. Jia, I wonder if you dare to bet with me in a bloody battle to the end?"