A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

"The army is heading south. I'm only worried about the safety of that salted vegetable and pork belly. Do you think it would be better to send someone to find her earlier?"

Xiao Guanyin sat melancholy in front of the table with her chin in her hands. A maid smiled and said: "My Lady, the army is going south. The Song people will be defeated this time. Your Majesty will definitely ask for money. We can let them Hand over that salted vegetable and pork belly..."

"Huh!"

Xiao Guanyin clapped her hands and said excitedly: "Yes! A woman is nothing to the people of Song Dynasty. They will definitely agree to come."

"Your Majesty." A guard came in from outside.

Xiao Guanyin ordered: "Change the bed."

Well!

The guard asked with some confusion: "My wife, what bed do you want to change to?"

Her bed is very nice and new. Why should she change it?

Xiao Guanyin said with a smile: "Change to a big bed. When that salted vegetable and pork belly comes, I will sleep with her... force her to tell me the story behind... Think about listening to Baoyu and Dai every day I couldn't wait to fall asleep while reading stories about Yu and the others, with an elegant southern woman beside me."

"yes."

Changing the bed was a trivial matter, but a group of guards and maids took over and changed it in a few moments.

Xiao Guanyin lay on the bed and fantasized about being surrounded by salted vegetables and meat. He hugged her and listened to her talking about the story of stones...

——Who will Baoyu meet with? Will Daiyu...

"It's not good..."

"Empress, Your Majesty is vomiting blood and is unconscious..."

Xiao Guanyin, who woke up faintly, let go of the quilt she was holding tightly, with a look of shock on her face.

"Why?"

In her impression, Yelu Hongji was tough and determined. Except for the last time he vomited a mouthful of blood after the defeat at Yanmen Pass, she had never seen him weak again.

"The army going south was defeated by Han Qi and Shen An."

"What?"

Xiao Guanyin felt cold all over, and her first thought was that my salted vegetables and pork belly couldn't come. It was such a pity.

"Let's go and have a look."

…

The autumn wind is bleak, and the fields are withered and yellow.

But autumn is also the harvest season. Farmers have a good harvest and businessmen make money...

As for the monarchs and ministers in the court, they were listening to the introduction of the new Third Secretary Han Jiang.

"... Grains from various places are being calculated, but many people have written documents in advance, saying that they saw ears of wheat hanging in the fields. The old farmers were very happy. When asked, they all said that this year was a good harvest year... Bian There has been a good harvest around Liang, and there is also a good harvest in places farther away... Now we are just waiting for news from further away..."

Han Jiang raised her head and said: "Your Majesty, this year's harvest is a foregone conclusion. This is the inspiration of Your Majesty's virtue... I congratulate Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty's virtue moves heaven and earth. I wish you all the best congratulations to Your Majesty."

Zhao Shu chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, please excuse me."

For an emperor, a good harvest is the greatest reward. If there is a disaster and a bad harvest, then I am very sorry. It is probably because you, the emperor, have offended God, and God brought disaster. Unfortunately, it did not kill you, but made everyone unlucky.

The emperor of the top cylinder!

Zhao Shu sighed, then smiled and said: "Since this year's harvest is a foregone conclusion, the water canals in various places need to be repaired."

Zeng Gongliang said: "The officials are far-sighted and think about next year when we are still complacent. I am ashamed."

Lao Zeng's flattery was good. Everyone looked at each other and felt worried for Han Qi in the north.

Zeng Gongliang had many bright spots during this period!

He agreed to anything that was approved by the government, and jumped out to refute anyone who dared to object. For a while, the emperor and his ministers were happy, but many people behind the scenes said that Lao Zeng was a traitor.

I won't say whether the minister is treacherous or not, but look at the way His Majesty enjoys it. Whenever Han makes a mistake in the north, the position of Prime Minister will probably be replaced.

Everyone looked at Bao Zheng again. This man had just experienced the impeachment trend, and now he looked more and more calm.

Just looking at the ivory wat board in Lao Bao's hand, everyone felt a little chill in their foreheads.

This guy really dares to hit someone! A wat ban whipped the forest.

Zhao Shu also saw everyone's gaze, and couldn't help but twitching at the corner of his mouth, thinking that if Lao Bao had a conflict with Han Qi one day, the two of them would probably have a full-scale martial arts fight...

One is fat and the other has a bad temper. What kind of scene would it be like for two old men to fight with each other while carrying a wat board?

The picture was so beautiful that Zhao Shu didn’t dare to think about it.

But thinking of Han Qi, he couldn't help but feel a little worried, "Should the war in the north have an outcome?"

The ministers bowed their heads and said, "Yes."

Zeng Gongliang thought about it and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's time to come."

Bao Zheng had been on an expedition, so he knew something, "Your Majesty, the Liao people are attacking by surprise, and they certainly don't have much food and grass, so they must fight quickly. The two armies will face each other, and the winner will be decided in a few days at most. I count the time. If you hurry up and report, it will be within these few days."

Zhao Shu smiled and nodded, feeling a little more relaxed.

But Zeng Gongliang felt that Lao Bao was competing with him for favor.

Once Han Qi makes a mistake in the north, who will become the prime minister?

Who else would it be than my old Zeng!

If your boss wants to fight, don't blame me for being ruthless.

Zeng Gongliang said with a smile: "I thought it would be tomorrow."

He accurately calculated his footsteps at home, and even asked a military general to estimate it, just so that he could answer accurately when Zhao Shu asked.

Is your boss not so careful?

Bao Zheng glanced at him and saw the disdain, and the anger in his heart swelled.

Are I afraid of you?

Bao Zheng, who was not afraid of anything, raised his head and said, "I thought it would be... today."

After saying that, he regretted it. He just wanted to talk about tomorrow, but Zeng Gongliang said it first.

This bastard Zeng Gongliang was beaten to the punch!

Then we can only say that it is today, but today is... difficult!

He was tangled in his heart, but Zeng Gongliang smiled slightly and said, "I see that your Majesty looks melancholy, but are you worried about the war in the north?"

Zhao Shu nodded, "The Liao people sent out a large army, and they could almost destroy the country. Most of the soldiers in the Song Dynasty were infantry. Although I don't understand battle formations, I know the reason why infantry is inherently weak. The enemy cavalry only needs to charge fiercely into the formation. , our army will probably have to use flesh and blood to block it! Before sending out the troops, Shen An said that this battle would be won, and also mentioned a few points, the first priority was the crossbow formation."

The crossbow array was a personal cotton padded jacket for the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty. If possible, Zhao Shu wished he could sleep with the crossbow bow at night, but Gao Taotao would probably drive him out of the palace.

"Yes!" Zeng Gongliang said enthusiastically: "Your Majesty, as long as Shen An is here, this war minister has nothing to worry about."

Bao Zheng knew that he praised Shen An just to belittle Han Qi, and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

"Although Shen An is young, Your Majesty, he is already a veteran who has been on the battlefield for many years, and has never been defeated. I think that with him here, the Song Dynasty cannot lose."

Zhao Shu was satisfied and said with a smile: "Yes! This is why I let him go."

Ouyang Xiu suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have a concern... What if Prime Minister Han insists on going his own way?"

Lao Han has a domineering personality and a bad temper. What if he thinks he is a famous general and doesn't listen to Shen An's advice?

This is a problem!

Zhao Shu frowned and said, "In that case, I won't be able to feel at ease."

He didn't want to send Han Qi out, but Han was about to commit suicide by hitting a pillar. How could he not agree?

A promise was a promise. He slipped Andy Shen out to follow him because he was worried that Lao Han would make a mistake.

Han Qing! You are really not the material for a famous general, so you might as well live your life and look after the court for me.

He sighed secretly in his heart, thought of a possibility, and asked Bao Zheng: "What does Bao Qing think?"

As the person who knows Shen An best, Bao Zheng has the most say in this matter.

Bao Zheng hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, I think...it would be better if Prime Minister Han made the right decision."

Shen An would definitely not say anything if he made the right decision.

Zhao Shu nodded, "What if it's wrong?"

"He..." Bao Zheng thought about the possibilities, and finally only one was left, "Shen An, this kid, is pure and kind, and loyal to His Majesty, loyal to the Song Dynasty, and..."

Zhao Shu looked at Bao Zheng bragging about Shen An with a dark look on his face. He couldn't help but coughed dryly and signaled him to get down to business.

But Bao Zheng's previous bragging was not in vain. He said: "If Prime Minister Han makes a wrong decision, Shen An will certainly not listen."

Zhao Shu said happily: "That's good."

It’s okay if Shen An doesn’t listen!

Ouyang Xiu felt something was wrong, "But why does Han Xiangruo insist on having his own way?"

yes!

Old Han has this tradition. In order for Zhao Shu to become the prince, he held on to the late emperor's sleeves and had to wash his face with saliva.

Zhao Shu became melancholy again, but Han Qi had made great contributions to him and he refused to punish him.

"Han Qing has an upright temperament, but... he doesn't listen to advice."

He looked up at Bao Zheng, "What will happen to Shen An?"

Can that kid Shen An have anything to do at this time?

The tangled look on Bao Zheng's face made people think that this matter was probably out of the question.

"Your Majesty, Shen An... Shen An is afraid that he will reason with Prime Minister Han..."

Can Shen An reason?

He would probably knock Han Qi unconscious with a stick.

Zeng Gongliang was a bit bitter, thinking that the lying Bao Zheng was a creature from another world.

There are only a handful of people in this world who can make Bao Zheng lie, and the Shen brothers and sisters are two of them.

"There will be news tomorrow."

He felt that it would be good to beat Bao Zheng. As for how Shen An would fight Han Qi, that had nothing to do with him.

Bao Zheng's eyelids twitched and he secretly cursed Zeng Gongliang for his perseverance, but he would not give in and said, "There will be news today."

Zeng Gongliang said calmly: "This messenger has a long journey. If he is one day ahead of schedule, he will suffer a lot..."

The messengers who report the victory have countless steps, how far they run every day, and which station they rest at. These are all arranged before departure and will not be messy.

In other words, the time is almost fixed at this time. Only backward, not forward.

However, Bao Zheng actually moved forward and set the date for today. Zeng Gongliang couldn't help but admire him secretly.

Lao Bao, don’t blame me!

Bao Zheng looked slightly cold and didn't want to talk to Lao Zeng anymore.

But Zeng Gongliang took advantage of the situation and said unsympathetically: "How about we make a bet? It's a small bet for fun!"

Zhao Shu, who was above, had a straight face, feeling that opening the market in front of him was outrageous, but he also wanted to place a bet.

Gambling is a hobby for people in the Song Dynasty, suitable for all ages, women and children.

Bao Zheng sighed in his heart, feeling that Zeng Gongliang was too arrogant, "What are you betting on?"

Zeng Gongliang said with a smile: "You and Sima Guang made a bet that there would be no need for ice this year. Now that the autumn air is crisp, it is settled. We will not win or lose. How about we make a bet on winter and not burn charcoal pots this winter..."

Bao Zheng did not hesitate at all, nodded and said: "Okay."

"Bao Xiang is so refreshing, UU is reading www.uukanshu.net so bold, hahahaha!"

Zeng Gongliang felt that he was bound to win. Thinking of Bao Zheng wrapped in a quilt at home this winter, he couldn't help but want to laugh.

But this is in front of the emperor!

He had to hold back some, but he couldn't bear to laugh.

Then they dispersed, and after returning to the political hall, Ouyang Xiu complained: "What's wrong with gambling? I'm going to bet on this, and I'll freeze when the time comes... What did Shen An say? By the way, I'll freeze like a dog, and I'll freeze when the time comes. It’ll be nice to be a dog.”

Zeng Gongliang smiled and said, "It's just a small matter."

Bao Zheng kept a straight face and said nothing, but he was already thinking of countermeasures.

When Shen An comes back, let him get some cotton socks and pants, and then go home and wrap himself up, those warm things...

All the way to the lower office, there was still no news.

Zeng Gongliang smiled and walked out of the political hall with Bao Zheng and said: "I still have some quilts at home. If Bao Xiang wants them, just ask."

Bao Zheng said with a straight face: "It's still early!"

hehe!

Zeng Gongliang laughed, and the two of them left the imperial city.

After returning home, he ordered: "Go and send the new quilts at home to Bao's house."

The steward asked: "Alang, isn't this appropriate as a gift?"

You can't give quilts as gifts between prime ministers and assistants, right? This is embarrassing, okay?

"Just send it. This winter, Bao Zheng will be wrapped in a quilt and read, hahahaha!" Zeng Gongliang's proud laughter echoed in the study. He seemed to have seen Bao Zheng's embarrassment in the winter, especially when he was sucking and slipping. Snot...hahahaha!

The steward rushed to Bao's house with the quilt, gave him the gift and ran away.

It’s impossible not to run! He was worried that Bao Zheng would go crazy and beat himself to death with a wat board.

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Hierarch, happy birthday.

Thanks to the book friend "Big Cat, Two Cats and Three Cats" for the reward for Guoguo's children...the reward has become the leader, and there will be an update in the afternoon.