When he walked out of Yang Hao's study, Ding Chengzong said with some heartache: "No wonder the Holy One is so sure that the Song Dynasty will definitely agree to negotiate peace. It turns out... there is such a thing, but... it is a jade seal passed down from the country, how can I offer it to you?
With the Song Dynasty..."
Zhong Fang thought clearly at this time and said: "The jade seal left in the hands of the Holy Master is actually useless. With my basic strength in Hexi, this jade seal cannot be shown at all. The Song Dynasty has always regarded the Central Plains as Zhengshuo. Liao.
Although the country is a barbarian, after more than sixty years,
With the development of Song Dynasty, especially after acquiring the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun, Han people accounted for nearly half of its people. The official government system and religious culture became more and more Chinese. Gradually, the banner of orthodoxy was also used, and the Song Dynasty began to be called the Southern Dynasty.
, called itself the Northern Dynasty to distinguish the Zhengshuo style.
Although they may not covet this thing as much as the Song Emperor, they will not be willing to give it up. If we show the jade seal as a national inheritance, it will be the target of public criticism. This thing is the icing on the cake, not just taken out.
, the heroes of the world will look forward to
Feng Ying followed, otherwise, when Wang Mang forced the palace, the Queen Mother would hold the jade seal in her arms and be unable to resist, so she angrily threw the jade seal. A corner of the jade seal was missing, and she had to use gold to fill the gap? Emperors of all generations have this treasure in their hands, and they should throw it away.
Isn’t it the same as the country and the country are ruined and the family is destroyed?
We do not have the strength to possess it. Our lord now has the narrowest territory, the smallest population, the weakest strength, and the shallowest foundation. Instead of hiding this flashy thing, it is better to exchange it for something real. When Sun Ce presented the jade seal,
We exchanged three thousand troops, swept across Jiangdong, and established Jiangdong's hegemony. My lord offers the jade seal, and I believe that what I can get is better than Sun Ce."
Having said this, he smiled at Ding Chengzong and said: "Okay, don't forget this imperial seal. Now that Desheng has handed over the solid evidence, we can feel at ease. Now it seems that General Yang will definitely suffer in the Hengshan War.
Yes, no
How can we beg for peace after a few defeats? Now we should share the worries of the Lord, stabilize the internal situation, appease the ministers, and at the same time make a good plan for the Lord, see how to start negotiating peace, and try to obtain the greatest benefits.
.”
Ding Chengzong said with enthusiasm: "What Mr. Zhong said is reasonable. I wonder if you have any insights on specific measures?"
Just when Zhong Fang was about to speak, Lin Pengyu walked over in a hurry. As soon as he saw the two of them, he said: "Two adults, is the Holy Spirit in the study?"
Ding Chengzong nodded and said, "Here, Master Lin is in such a hurry, what happened?"
Lin Pengyu said: "I just received the news that Li Pishou of Suizhou is actually Li Jiyun who was defeated and disappeared. After he arrived in Hexi, he revealed his true identity and used this identity to recruit Dangxiang Qiang people for his use."
Ding Chengzong and Zhong Fang were shocked when they heard this, and hurriedly followed Lin Pengyu to Yang Hao's study. Yang Hao listened to Lin Pengyu's explanation. Although he was slightly moved when he heard that Li Pishou was Li Jijun, he did not show the expected surprise.
. He frowned slightly and thought about it.
I thought, looking up at the solemn expressions of the three of them, I couldn't help but smile: "Is Li Pishou the same as Li Jiyun? Haha, that's right. I thought that when he was still the commander of the military office, he didn't pay attention to me.
Here, now he is just a dog from Longyou, what is there to make such a fuss about?"
When the three of them heard this, they felt that they were making a fuss out of a molehill. They couldn't help laughing at each other. Yang Hao waved his hand and said, "Okay, you all can go and do your own work. Oh, by the way, Mr. Zhong..."
Zhong Fang leaned forward and said, "I'm here."
Yang Haodao: "That thing comes from Longyou. It was originally owned by Shang Boqian, a Tubo leader in Longyou. It was stolen from him by my secret agent Feiyu. You have to write down the origin of this thing and send someone there in the future.
When negotiating with Song Ting, this origin must be explained clearly."
Zhong Fang was startled for a moment, and then suddenly realized that Ding Chengzong was actually better at this conspiracy than him. As soon as Yang Hao finished speaking, he had already understood the truth clearly. At this time, among the four of them,
Only Lin Pengyu was left, just like Zhong Fang and Ding Chengzong when they first stepped into the study, with confused expressions on their faces.
When Yang Hao's right and left men worked together to implement Yang Hao's political policy, Zhao Guangyi's right and left men dispersed from the morning court and left the palace.
Qianjin Yixiao Tower is a spacious Ming Pavilion full of flowers. Outside the Nuan Pavilion, there is ice and snow. The copper bells under the eaves are hung with icy crystal pillars. However, as soon as you enter the room, there is a surge of heat and warmth like spring. Inside the room
There is no such thing as a brazier for heating in the open. Because it is all made of masonry, it has its own heating wall, floor dragon and fire kang for heating in the room. However, the room is so warm, just the firewood burning thing.
, it is expensive. But those who can come to this Qianjin Yixiao Building to drink and have fun are not high-rollers who spend a lot of money. They can afford this kind of extravagant consumption.
The cabinets, bed stands, screen lamp stands, all use extremely expensive red sandalwood, rosewood and other precious woods in the warm pavilion. The shapes are simple and elegant, and the atmosphere of wealth is overwhelming.
The floor of the warm pavilion is covered with luxurious, exquisite and expensive Arabic carpets, and kumquat nuts are placed on the table, all kinds of fresh. In this cold winter season, even the houses of dignitaries usually display dried fruits for guests, but here they are.
They are all fresh fruits in the summer and autumn seasons. Based on this, it can be seen that the Golden Grotto is well-deserved. Spending a lot of money, in exchange for the luxurious treatment like a prince, and the stunning beauties selected from ten thousand, even the concubines in the palace.
It's rare to find something so charming.
Two rows of beauties were dancing gracefully, with green blouses and Hunan skirts, wide sleeves and loose sleeves. All of them had pink necks and pretty cheeks, and smooth muscles. Moreover, the music of silk and bamboo filled the ears, as if they were on earth and in heaven. For a moment, the skirt
The skirts are fluttering, the fragrance of fat is filling the nose, such a pomp and luxury, but only one person can enjoy the gentle taste, a half-hundred-year-old man with bright eyebrows, broad robes and belt, graceful bearing, and a refined style.
.
This man was Zhang Ji, an old minister of the former Tang Dynasty who was very talented in literature and rare in talent. He was well-read in classics, especially ancient books on Buddhism and Taoism. He was proficient in writing and writing at the time. However, he had a cold temperament and was quite despised by the world. Since his surrender to the Song Dynasty, Zhang Ji
He gradually came under Zhao Guangyi's attention, and was first appointed as Taipu Shaoqing. Because he catered to his superiors in everything he did, he was highly appreciated by Zhao Guangyi. At this time, he had become a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and participated in political affairs.
When the dynasty was involved in political affairs, there was one master and three subordinates, with Lu Duoxun as the chief, Lu Yuqing, Xue Juzheng, and Zhang Ji as deputies. Because political affairs were all decided by Lu Duoxun, Lu, Xue, and Zhang, they were each responsible for other matters. Zhang
He is mainly responsible for specializing in political discipline and compiling historical records. However, although he was promoted the latest among the four, he was appreciated by Zhao Guangyi, so he was able to participate in secrets and was favored. His actual power was still higher than that of Xue and Lu.
Second only to Prime Minister Lu Duosun.
Accompanying him, smiling sweetly and with a voluptuous figure, was a stunning beauty. The beauty was wearing a gauze-like light dress, her delicate figure was fully exposed, her face was delicate and charming, and her skin was as smooth as gelatin.
Skin, a look, and a movement can reveal a soft and flexible seductive power that penetrates the bone marrow and makes people fascinated.
This beauty is Miss Xue Ruosi, who ranks third among the top four in Bianliang. The light blouse with water sleeves and smoky gauze draped over her body is actually more attractive than a skinned white sheep.
She has a beautiful figure, plump breasts, round and slender waist, slender and round thighs, infinitely charming and charming.
"Haha, these girls are all one in ten thousand. No matter whether they sing or dance, they are as charming as fairies. But when compared with Snow Girl, there is a world of difference. Ever since I have seen Snow Girl's singing and dancing skills, other people's singing
No matter how good you are, no matter how wonderful you dance, it’s hard for me to catch your eye.”
One of Zhang Ji's big hands was stroking Xue Ruosheng's sexy legs that loomed under the gauze under the cabinets. At this time, covered by the cabinets, they gradually slid towards the deep ravine. However, looking at
His upper body was sitting upright and dignified, as if he was just
An elegant person who appreciated the song said: "Oh, what kind of powder is Miss Snow using? It is fragrant and smooth as fat. I also spent a lot of money to buy several boxes of high-quality rouge for my concubine in the 'daughter country'"
, but it’s far inferior to what Snow Girl can use.”
"Hehe, Mr. Zhang really knows how to tell jokes. The powder used by Ruoshan is not as good as the high-quality rouge bought by adults." Xue Ruoshan covered her sleeves and smiled shyly, stretched her jade arms lightly, and sat down with her lazy body.
He stood up, a pair of round thighs that did not reveal a finger gap when they were brought together, and then they
His big hand blocked the door. Zhang Jie couldn't use force and couldn't help showing a hint of resentment. However, he was a powerful person in the imperial court and considered himself a famous person in the south of the Yangtze River. He couldn't use his appearance and appearance to force others with power, in front of so many people.
The musician and maiko's appearance was not easy to make people laugh, so he had to retract his hand angrily.
"Hmph, no matter how high your reputation is, you are just a pleasure girl. I am willing to come to support you just to give you face, but your ostentation is too big. So far, you have not been willing to accept me as a guest. It is too disrespectful.
Knowledge is lifted up!”
Zhang Ji thought bitterly, and the unpleasant look on his face became even thicker. However, Xue Ruoshan didn't seem to notice the change in his expression. She turned her beautiful eyes and smiled sweetly: "However, this powder used by the slave family
Although it is not a valuable thing, it is somewhat rare.
The first-class rouge gouache sold in the daughter country comes from Shangzhitang in the south of the Yangtze River. The rouge powder used by the slave family was donated by a businessman from the far west. If you like it, you might as well take some back.
The ladies will also like it."
Zhang Jie said with an ugly face: "No need, can the products from the Western Regions be as fine as those made in our country? I am a little drunk and want to listen to Miss Snow playing "Pu'an Mantra" and take a nap.
Tell them all to stand down."
Xue Ruoji glanced at him with a pair of bright big eyes, and said softly: "The things from the Middle Earth have the beauty of the things from the Middle Earth, and the things from the Western Regions also have the magic of the Western Regions. This guest has experienced thousands of years of experience."
We have traveled through mountains and rivers to the Central Plains, and what we have seen and heard along the way is very profound. Your Excellency has assisted Chao Gang, and has traveled extensively both at home and abroad. Don’t you want to hear from this guest from the Western Regions what he has experienced during his journey through the Central Plains?”
Xueruojiu's bright eyes flickered, as if she had a deep meaning. Zhang Jie was such a profound person. When he saw the strange look in her eyes, his unhappiness at not being able to taste the beauty was immediately forgotten, and he immediately became alert.
What is the most profitable business of famous prostitutes in brothels? They are not selling their flesh and blood and entertaining people with their lust to earn money. They have been the low-class prostitutes in brothels from ancient times to the present. The famous prostitutes can truly gain both fame and wealth.
, in fact, they are all excellent female public relations, connecting people who want to cooperate, mediating for those who have conflicts, and creating opportunities for alliances and cooperation between political forces and business giants.
Their aloof status makes them trustworthy introducers to all parties. Whether they are cooperating openly or colluding secretly, as a mediator to communicate with all parties, this person only wants to earn the reward that the client asks her to help introduce the other party, and will not
To understand the inside story of their transactions, it only serves as a go-between and is the most trustworthy middleman.
When Zhang Ji heard that Xue Ruoshan's tone was different, he immediately woke up. It turned out that the leader of Xue Ruoshan wanted to introduce someone to him?
Who could be the person who wants to see me? How much skill does this person have to have to allow a Bianliang travel leader like Xue Ruoshan to introduce him to him? What does this businessman from the Western Regions want from me, and what can he give me?
The last trace of lustful fire in Zhang Ji's eyes disappeared, and his eyes became deep: "Haha, if Miss Xue praises her so much, this domain businessman must be a knowledgeable person. As the saying goes: read thousands of books
It is better to travel thousands of miles to write a book. I am old, busy with official duties, and unable to escape myself. I cannot travel thousands of miles myself. It is better to listen to what others say and gain insights."
Xue Ruoshan waved her sleeves, lightly opened her lips and said, "You all should step aside."
As soon as the music stopped, the two dancers stopped in unison, bowed to Zhang Jieying, and stepped back. The musicians on both sides also quietly backed out, and the warm and spring hall suddenly fell silent. Zhang Ji gently lifted his head.
He picked up a glass of wine, took a sip slowly, stroked his beard and said, "Where is that businessman from the Western Regions now?"
Xue Ruoji smiled charmingly, raised her eyebrows slightly, and slapped three palms with her two jade palms. Then she heard the bead curtain behind her softly ringing, and a middle-aged man in a green robe with a face like a crown of jade and three locks of long beard came out from behind.
, when he arrived, he smiled and saluted Zhang Jie.
Zhang Jie looked at him up and down, and saw that this man looked talented and had an extraordinary demeanor. His arrogance faded slightly, and he asked seriously: "Where are you from, sir? What figures from the Western Regions have you met?"
Xueruojiu really knew what was going on. She stood up and said with a chuckle: "This gentleman's surname is Long. Mr. Long Mowen Long. This person is Mr. Zhang Jie, the political counselor of the dynasty. You guys are talking."
, I’m going to cook some side dishes for Mr. Zhang to go with the wine, so I’ll excuse you.”
Xueruojiu bowed and floated away. Mr. Long then smiled at Zhang Jie and said, "I have admired Mr. Zhang's reputation for a long time, and I am truly lucky to meet you today. I come from Hexi and secretly went to the Central Plains on my Lord's orders.
No, sir, I have an important matter that I want to discuss with you."
When Zhang Jie heard this, his expression changed. He thought it was some merchant tycoon who wanted to see him in a roundabout way, and wanted to take care of him. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be Yang Hao's man. Zhang Jie immediately stood up and said sternly: "Hexi Yang Hao's
Man? How can this be unreasonable? If you have any important matter, you can send an envoy to report it to the official. As an important official of the imperial court, how can I have a private meeting with you? Go quickly, go quickly!"
Mr. Long smiled and said: "Xiangong Zhang's words are wrong. The things that are put on the bright side are used to hide the public opinion of the world. National affairs must be handled with caution. If there is no communication in advance, how can we do it?
Are you showing it to the public rashly? Your Excellency, this is the imperial edict of the Tang Dynasty, how can you not know the inside story of the negotiations between the Tang and Song Dynasties?"
Zhang Ji tightened his face and said in a deep voice: "Hexi Yang Hao is a minister of my court, can he be compared with the Tang Dynasty? Don't talk to me about these things, if you don't leave, I will leave!"
Zhang Ji lifted his legs and walked away. Long Mowen still had a calm smile on his face and said in a loud voice: "I have no intention of asking you to have a secret affair with our Xia Kingdom for the sake of benefit, but there are some extremely important things.
For state affairs, you must first communicate with your country’s court in private.
I just put it out in the open. If this important matter is handled properly, my husband's position in the eyes of the court and officials will definitely rise to a higher level. I think that Lu Duoxun, a man who is just trying to gain fame, is far less talented and learned than Xianggong Zhang. Could it be that Xianggong Zhang
Are you willing to live under others for a long time?
Zhang Ji's feet froze slightly, his eyes turned to him, and he said in a deep voice: "What do you want to say?"
Just after asking, he immediately declared: "I have no disrespect towards Xianggong Lu. I am loyal to the court and the official family. If what you said is not beneficial to the court, you just want to bribe me with a lot of money."
, for your benefit in Hexi, then please don’t talk, I don’t even want to hear it.”
Long Mowen smiled happily, looking like he was making money by being friendly: "That's nature, that's nature. Even if I spend all my money in Hexi, how can I compare to the loftiness of Xianggong Zhang who is lower than the two people in the Song Dynasty and more than ten thousand people?"
As for your status, hehe, Mr. Zhang, please be patient and please sit down. I will talk to you slowly, please."
Zhang Ji returned to his desk and sat down with suspicion. Long Mowen walked to the opposite side of him, raised his sleeves, and knelt down gracefully...
Lu Duoxun, the minister of the Zhongshu, Pingzhangshi, and the Minister of the Ministry of War, is now the prime minister of the dynasty. He is under one person and above ten thousand people. He is responsible for many things and is busy with state affairs. However, there is one job that he has never given up, and that is the compilation of the History Museum.
this position.this
Because of his high status as prime minister, he did not have to hold concurrent posts, but Lu Duoxun never gave up. Although the daily affairs of the office had long been handed over to his deputy, and he only had an idle name, no matter how busy he was with his official duties, he would go to the history office every day.
, borrowed several history books.
All officials knew that Lu Xianggong was well versed in classics and history and was smart and eager to learn. However, they did not know that the reason why Lu Duoxun visited the history museum every day was just for one thing. He wanted to know what historical books the officials had read from the history museum. Zhao Guangyi was fond of reading.
He would take books from the history library and read them every day, especially when the imperial government's major policies were pending, he would often study similar cases in previous dynasties from history books and learn from them.
Every time Zhao Guangyi borrowed some books, Lu Duoxun must borrow those same books, memorize them by heart, and ponder them carefully. In this way, no matter what Zhao Guangyi mentioned in court about the major events of any dynasty or generation, others would not answer.
When he came up, Lu Duoxun suddenly
He must answer all questions, and when Zhao Guangyi wants to make a decision, he can always put forward suggestions that are consistent with the officials. It is because of this tact that he has gained a reputation as a knowledgeable man, and he has become more and more famous.
The more officials pay attention to it.
"I have met Lu Xianggong in my humble position." Cao Xisi, a small official who was a historian on duty today, saw the powerful Lu Duoxun arriving. He hurriedly greeted him and paid his respects.
"No need to be polite, what historical books did the officials borrow today?" Lu Duoxun asked reservedly.
The clerks in the history museum who were on duty every day knew Master Lu's instructions and had already listed the books borrowed by the officials. Cao Xisi immediately took out a piece of paper from her sleeve and presented it respectfully, but felt uneasy in her heart. "The officials have not read these books today. If Mr. Lu realizes that he is wrong, will he blame me? Well, nothing will happen. Mr. Lu still dares to ask the officials if Have you really read these books? What does it have to do with me if you occasionally realize the wrong meaning? Besides, the officials may just read them casually without any deep meaning and have no use at all."
Consoling herself in this way, Cao Xisi's uneasy heart calmed down. Thinking about the reward he had received, his heart immediately heated up: "Ten thousand guan, a full 10,000 guan, just saying these few words to hand over Writing such a note is a reward of 10,000 yuan. With this money, I can buy a mansion, hundreds of acres of fertile land, and no longer be angry with that yellow-faced woman. Hehe, I can also The enchanting beauty Chun Yuyan, the head oiran of Xingyu Tower, took her home as his concubine, and I will have it all to myself. Damn, it’s worth it!"
Cao Xisi swallowed her saliva, calmed down her emotions, and said with a slanderous smile: "Today, the officials are reading several historical books such as Historical Records and Hanshu."
"Well, which parts are they?"
"It's all about Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's northern attack on the Xiongnu. Oh, by the way, the officials read this volume most carefully and even added marks."
As if Lu Duoxun had found a treasure, he quickly took out a volume and looked through it carefully. He saw that the part talked about the Huns moving north. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty still regarded them as his life-long enemy. However, the Western Region was not at peace, and the court focused on one thing but not the other. In the end, he got an adviser from the middle of the court. The strategic plan was to form an alliance with Wusun, a great country in the western region, and cut off the right arm of the Xiongnu. In the end, without any distractions, he sent his army to the northern expedition, sealed the wolf as a subordinate, and achieved a lifetime of hegemony.
"What do the officials want to do with this historical reference? Well, I need to know more about this section in case I need it in case of emergencies."
Lu Duoxun quickly ordered: "What kind of historical facts are there about Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty joining forces with Wusun in the north to attack the Xiongnu? Get them all. I want to check them out immediately."
"Yes, Sir, please come into the study to sit down and have a cup of tea. I will be there soon." Cao Xisi, a junior official, ushered him into the study and hurriedly left.
After a while, Cao Xisi brought a pile of ancient books. Originally there was no open fire in the study room, but he also took a brazier and placed it at Lu Duoxun's feet to keep him warm. Lu Duoxun smiled approvingly and immediately read the books eagerly. stand up.
"In the eyes of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the only powerful enemies were the Xiongnu in the north. Although the countries in the Western Regions were also powerful, they were far less harmful than the Xiongnu. Wusun was a large country in the Western Regions and often fought wars with the Han Dynasty. However, its territory was limited, so With more than enough self-preservation but insufficient attack, the damage was ultimately not as powerful as that of the Xiongnu. The Han Dynasty launched a war of aggression and formed an alliance with Wusun to eliminate its worries, and went all out to attack the Xiongnu in the north, creating a lifetime of hegemony. Since the Xiongnu was defeated, they could fight against all the countries in the Western Regions whenever they wanted. , naturally surrendered to the banner of the Han Dynasty, huh..."
Lu Duoxun closed his eyes and twirled his beard, savored it over and over again, pondered for a long time, and suddenly opened his eyes wide: "The clown in Hexi Province is thousands of miles away from the Liao Kingdom. If we say that the only real threat to the Song Dynasty is the Liao Kingdom, official appreciation Could this historical fact be that he wanted to imitate Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty... No, Yang Hao was originally a minister of the Song Dynasty. He proclaimed himself emperor, which was a treasonous and unethical act. How could an alliance be formed? What's more, the two sides were fighting endlessly. This was not the intention of the officials to join forces with the Liao Dynasty to attack the Liao Dynasty. Xia? It’s even more impossible. The Northerners are fierce tigers. Once the Hexi is divided equally with them, and the Liao people are like tigers with wings, the income of the Song Dynasty will be far less than that of the Liao Kingdom. The officials will not mean this..."
Lu Duoson thought about it for a long time and said to himself: "I will keep this in mind. I will make insinuations and observe the officials' intentions. When I understand the official's intentions, I will be the first to propose and agree with it. Well, that's the idea." Lu Duoson thought about it for a long time.
Xun pushed the book and stood up, confidently walking out.
