In the palace, it is like facing a great enemy.

Zhao Xu sat in the confidential room, looking at the information coming from everywhere, and also staring at the various situations in Kaifeng City.

Not far from the outside of the Cining Palace.

A middle-aged yellow door, holding a whip, struck the two yellow doors and three palace maids kneeling on the ground.

Bang bang bang

More than a dozen whips went down, and the five people were skin and flesh, and blood stains were looming, but no one dared to say anything.

The middle-aged Huang Men stared at the five people, and said coldly: "Remember it clearly, what to do and what not to do!" In this palace, the Huangmen Ling is Gonggong Chen, and the biggest is the official family, if you dare to be half-hearted, I will kill you! ”

As he spoke, the middle-aged Huang Men waved his whip and whipped it again.

Five men fell to their knees, shivering and sobbing.

Not far away, watching the Yellow Gate, the palace maid shrunk her head, pursed her mouth, and her face was full of fear.

The chaos outside the palace is one after another, the tide is changing, the palace is not peaceful, and strange things fall out!

The middle-aged Huangmen struck for a while, and said coldly: "Pack up your things, leave the palace immediately, if there are any other comrades, take them and leave quickly." I won't pursue the love for a few years, if there is any more confusion, it will be killed directly! ”

"Thank you! Thanks for the matter! ”

The five people kowtowed again and again, got up in panic and surprise, and hurriedly ran away.

The middle-aged man looked at the backs of the five people, snorted coldly, looked around indifferently, and said: "You also listen to me, do things honestly, don't think about what you don't have, if you have bad intentions and do foolish things, not only your little life will be lost, but also your family will be affected!" ”

The yellow door, the goddess of the palace changed color, and bowed down one after another.

The middle-aged yellow door looked at it again, turned around and left, and came to the side door of the main hall of the vertical arch hall.

Chen Pi was standing next to Zhao Xu, he glanced at him, bowed slightly to Zhao Xu, and quietly retreated to the side door.

The middle-aged Huang Men bowed forward and said in a low voice: "It's done." ”

Chen Pi clasped his hands, his eyes were cold, and said, "It's cheaper for them." You continue to stare, and if there are those who are not clear with the Cining Palace, find a reason to kill a few with a cane. ”

The middle-aged Huang Men bowed and said in a low voice, "The little one knows." In addition, there are many people in and out of the palace, and the long history of the Yan Wangfu is the most frequent, and they come and go many times a day. ”

Chen Pi looked back at the inside of the vertical arch hall, thought for a while, and said, "King Yan's identity is special, he can't move, keep a careful look." In addition, the imperial kitchen, tailoring yard, etc. should also be watched. ”

The middle-aged Huang Men deeply felt the solemn atmosphere in the palace, and was more nervous than ever, and said, "Yes, father-in-law, don't worry!" ”

Chen Pi snorted, didn't dare to leave for too long, and after a few words, he returned to the Vertical Arch Hall and stood quietly not far from Zhao Xu's side.

Zhao Xu was looking at the notebook, as if he didn't know anything.

Cining Temple.

It was silent, and Gong E didn't know where to go to the yellow gate that was originally walking, and half of the figure couldn't be seen.

Zhao Hao was sitting on the bed, looking at the book, when suddenly his ears moved and frowned.

Outside was a group of unfamiliar, chaotic and neat footsteps.

Changshi hurriedly came in from outside and said, "King, I just beat a few palace maids of the Yellow Gate, and now, the guards rushed in, saying that the palace has not been peaceful recently, protecting the Empress Dowager and the king." ”

Zhao Hao's eyes widened, put down the book, shook his head and said, "If you want to say that my eldest nephew, don't say anything about acting boldly, and be cautious everywhere." The guards close to him have been replaced one after another, and the guards in the palace have also been deployed from time to time, so he can't be more cautious. ”

Changshi deeply agreed, and said: "I also heard that two thousand people from outside the city have entered the city, from the Tiger Fear Army. One thousand entered the palace, and one thousand returned to the forbidden army of the imperial city. ”

Zhao Hao laughed and said with emotion: "It's really inside and out, and no corners are left behind." ”

Zhao Hao said, glanced at the next door, and said, "What did the queen mother say?" ”

Changshi took a moment seriously and said, "The Empress Dowager has nothing to say, but she is very angry. ”

Zhao Hao was not surprised, lifted the brocade quilt and was about to get up, and said: "The queen mother must be angry, the official family is going farther and farther, it's strange if you don't get angry." ”

Changshi hurriedly helped.

Two days later, the confidential room.

Liang Tao, the secretary of the Ministry of Households, and Yang Wei, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, stood in front of Zhao Xu.

Yang Wei's face was awe-inspiring, he raised his hand, and said: "Qiqi official, this year's flood season has basically passed, and there will be no more flooding on the two roads in Hebei, please rest assured." ”

Although Yang Wei's character is not very good, but he does have the ability, this time to control the water, Xu Jiang's evaluation of Yang Wei is 'undressed, dreaming of sleeping, conscientious, meticulous'.

Zhao Xu smiled and nodded, and said, "I have read your script, and the thirteenth brother is very praising the Qing family. The Qing family has worked hard, and when the war on the frontier stops, the political hall will talk about the merits. ”

Yang Wei's face was calm, and he said, "The minister doesn't dare to take credit." ”

Zhao Xu smiled, then shook his head and said, "What is the next plan of the Ministry of Industry?" ”

Yang Wei thought for a moment and said: "Official, the Ministry of Industry currently has two major plans, the first is to lay and renovate official roads and bridges across the country. The second is the dredging of the river channel based on the 'two rivers', and the Ministry of Industry is currently making plans and preliminary preparations. ”

Zhao Xu immediately said: "The focus is on the northern roads, and we must strengthen support for all roads, especially the army." Not only for the official road, but also for the construction of the walled city, the Ministry of Industry should also give support, and the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War will discuss and come up with specific instructions for me to see. ”

Yang Wei bowed down and said in a long voice: "The minister's order!" ”

Zhao Xu snorted and turned to Liang Tao.

Liang Tao raised his hand, but hesitated a little, and said, "Official, less than half of this year's summer tax has come up. In addition to the relationship between the flood season, there is also a deliberate delay in the locality, and according to the practice of previous years, about eighty percent can come up by the end of the year. ”

The location of Kaifeng City, the capital of the Song Dynasty, determined the importance of Caoyun. The vast majority of the taxes paid by the Song Dynasty, as high as eighty percent of the money and grain, were transported through Cao.

As soon as the flood season of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River comes, the transportation of the water will be blocked, and there will inevitably be a delay.

But as we approach October, it's only halfway up, and there's a big problem with it!

Zhao Xu can guess some, it is nothing more than the deliberate actions of those 'old parties'.

His face was as usual, and he said lightly: "Is there a problem with military salaries?" ”

Liang Tao hurriedly said: "The official family can rest assured, there is nothing wrong with sufficient military salaries." ”

Zhao Xu habitually pinched his earlobe with his right hand, and said: "Spread the word to the political affairs hall, on the grounds that the war is tightening and the local tax payment is delayed, the incumbent officials will be paid half of the money temporarily, and those who have no position will be paid 30%. ”

Yang Wei's expression changed immediately, and he quickly returned to normal.

Chen Pi responded and walked out quickly.

Zhao Xu's gaze turned to Liang Tao, the person on Yang Wei's left.

This is the Privy Council's decree, he has a resolute expression, and said: "Official, at present, the intelligence station leading to Huanqing Road, carrier pigeons, etc. are basically ready, and other roads are also stepping up preparations......

"Well, what about the other questions?" Zhao Xu asked casually with the teacup in his hand.

Cheng Zhi's expression became more and more resolute, and said: "Back to the official's house, there are a large number of deserters on various roads in the north, especially near Huanqing Road, most of them are official eunuchs, rich families, and various roads and state capitals have reported that there are about 2,000 people......