The little emperor Xiao Ying wanted to deal with Huang Yuandu, and Song Zheng was not surprised to seek immortals together. The eyes of Xiao Ying are about to take back more rights from Huang Yuandu and Huang Jiao. However, Huang Yuandu has been assisting the world for more than ten years, and he has a firm grasp of political affairs. Therefore, the little emperor took advantage of the momentum of the state and began to reduce Huang Yuandu's power.

However, Song Zheng knew that the little emperor's actions were tantamount to playing with fire. Xiaotong has been hidden for more than ten years, and with the help of the transcendent status of the Guogong Mansion, he has secretly cultivated a lot of power. If one is not careful, the little emperor will not succeed in seizing power, and he will cultivate a huge force that runs through the military and politics.

Song Zheng was worried that once Huang Yuandu resigned and was completely defeated, a situation in which the whole Qi family would dominate would be formed. The danger of this situation is much more dangerous than Huang Yuandu and Wang Ye Junjun's struggle for hegemony. Even if you have a heart of disobedience, it is much easier than that of the juniper.

Jiangning has a lot of things, and Cai Yong came one by one, which made Song Zheng even more anxious. The two talked for two hours, Cai Yong seemed to think of something, hurriedly stood up, clasped his fists with both hands and said, "Congratulations to the son, the lady has been added to the twentieth month last month, named Song Xuan, and her name is Liu'er." ”

"What did you say?" Song Zheng was pondering Jiangning's political affairs, and was suddenly said by Cai Yong, and he didn't come back to his senses for a while.

"There is a new man in the house, and the lord is named Song Xuan." Cai Yong repeated it again, embarrassed, "Master Mu originally asked me to report the good news to my son, but I just patronized it to talk about political affairs, but I forgot about this important event." ”

Song Zheng was overjoyed. When he left Jiangning in July last year, his son was already two months pregnant. According to the day, it should also be produced.

As a first-time father, Song Zheng's worries were swept away, and he hurriedly asked about the situation of the Song Mansion. It was learned that the new Song Mansion had been completed as early as October last year, and because the cost of building the mansion had been allocated early, it was not affected by the war. However, Song Jue was cautious and did not move into the new mansion until the beginning of this year. Hundreds of officials such as Xiao Tong and Huang Yuandu all came to the palace to congratulate, and the little emperor also issued a decree to commend the Ministry of Engineering for the construction of the Song Mansion. The father and son of the Song family are two emperors, and the saints are long, and the hundred officials naturally give face. Although Song Jue and Song Zheng's grades are not high, this kind of thing is not just measured by grade.

Song Zheng's son, Xiao Liu'er, was born with six pounds and six taels, a tiger head and a tiger brain, very cute. Although Song Zheng didn't see it, his heart was full of warmth, and his heart had already flown back to Jiangning.

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Early the next morning, Song Zheng woke up Tang Zhengsu and Xue Qimeng, who were still hangover, and told Jiang Ning that he had something important to do and wanted to board the journey as soon as possible. Tang and Xue couldn't stop them, so they had to agree. Tang Zhengsu stepped forward, borrowed a small official ship from the governor of Gongzhou, and arranged ten guards to follow Song Zheng, who was grateful for his insensitivity.

The official ship went down the river and arrived at Fengjie in three days. Fengjie, as Lang Boyan's lair, has been taken over by the generals sent by Lang Zhengchun for more than a month.

Song Zheng was delayed here for a day and met Bei Leye, who was discussing the affairs of Huitong Commerce. When brothers see each other, they are full of joy. Song Zheng learned that because Lang Zhengchun had already given the order, the negotiations between the two sides went very smoothly. Now, Huitong Commercial and Trade Bank is under construction, and it is estimated that it will be officially opened by June.

On April 27, Song Zheng went downstream.

The river was turbulent, but fortunately, the sailors on the ship were all experienced people, and there was no danger, and they arrived at Zigui in just two days. To Song Zheng's surprise, Tian Jinchang and Zu Jie were both here. Fan Zhitong, who was stationed here, also summoned Song Zheng to meet.

"Lord Song, please!" Fan Zhitong personally greeted Song Zheng at the gate of the Soldier and Horse Embassy, which flattered Song Zheng.

"Master Fan, how can the younger generation be able to wait for the adults!" Song Zheng was naturally polite.

Fan Zhitong laughed, "Lord Song entered Shu alone, and with the strength of one person, he made great achievements, so he was naturally a good husband in the Ming Dynasty." Immediately, he took Song Zheng's arm and entered the house together.

The guest and the host sat down, and Fan Zhitong naturally asked about the situation in Chengdu. As the envoy of the right road of Shuguan, Fan Zhitong naturally paid special attention to Shu. And some news from Chengdu Mansion has also reached Zigui, and it is difficult to argue whether it is true or false, so Fan Zhitong naturally wants to ask for clarification.

There's nothing to hide. Song Zheng briefly explained the experience, and hid the details of Luan Yu and his agreement with Jiang Kui. Even so, it still made Fan Zhitong sigh.

The conversation quickly shifted to the situation in Daqi. Fan Zhitong is a figure of this level, and he is naturally very comparable. However, he did not have such a deep perception of the Guogong Mansion as Song Zheng. Like many high-ranking officials, Fan Zhitong also believes that the 70-year-old Xiaotong's appointment as a lieutenant is just an excess. The existing military adjustment is just to lay the foundation for next year's official administration. After a year or two, Xiao Ying will completely take over the real power, and the military and political affairs of Daqi will be stabilized.

In his view, last year's elimination of redundant soldiers and redundant generals is in the same vein as the current emperor's adjustment of officials in the name of empty salaries, and they are all preparations for Xiao Ying's administration.

Song Zheng and Fan Zhitong have not been together for a long time, although they have the friendship of fellow villagers, they do not have deep friendship. Some words were naturally difficult to say, and after talking about it, Song Zheng had no choice but to say lightly, "Lord Fan, have you ever dealt with Governor Yang of Xijing Guan?" ”

"We met twice a few years ago, but we didn't have any deep friendships. However, Lord Yang's management of the army and the use of troops have to be the true biography of Marshal Han back then, and he can be regarded as a famous general of my country. This time out of the town of Xijingguan, it is very suitable. ”

Song Zheng nodded, "Governor Qiao Zhenchuan, Master Fan must also understand. ”

"This ......" Fan Zhitong hesitated and didn't speak. Qiao Zhenchuan was a victim of the purge in the army, not only did he not fight for the position of captain, but he was also stripped of his official hat and forced to "say goodbye". Although Fan Zhitong was very sympathetic, it was not easy to say it in front of Song Zheng.

Song Zheng smiled, "That Lord Cong Kui Cong and Lord Liang Shouxin Liang, do you know that?" Cong Kui and Liang Shouxin are now clearly under the control of the City Guard Army and the Capital Guard Army, controlling the Gyeonggi military, and Song Zheng also wants to find out what Fan Zhitong means.

Fan Zhitong looked embarrassed. If it is a foreign war, Fan Zhitong can open his heart, but when it comes to internal fighting, Fan Zhitong still doesn't know how to speak. In fact, he didn't know that Cong Kui and Liang Shouxin were people, even if they didn't have a relationship, they had always heard of something. Cong Kui's daughter married the grandson of the Guogong Mansion, and Liang Shouxin was also behind the Jiangnan family, in the position of maritime governor, it was rumored that he had formed a relationship with sea bandits, and his official reputation was not very good.

Song Zheng didn't ask, just lowered his head and drank tea, observing Fan Zhitong's face from time to time.

After a while, Fan Zhi said, "I heard that Ling Yue was appointed as the left envoy of the Duwei Army, which is really gratifying!" ”

Song Zheng's heart was stunned. He wanted to find out what Fan Zhitong meant, and Fan Zhitong didn't want to find out the details of Song Zheng.

After thinking for a moment, Song Zheng chuckled and said, "I, old Taishan, have some advantages in serving in Jiangning, that is, being closer to my children." ”

Fan Zhitong was stunned for a moment, and glanced at Song Zheng meaningfully, but saw that Song Zheng was plucking the floating tea on the tea lid, and his face seemed to be smiling. Fan Zhitong realized.

Song Zheng did not continue the topic just now, but changed his words, "I went to Shu last year, and competed with Na Lang Boyan in Fengjie. When I go back, I will be a saint and give a great reward. I came from Shu, and the ten guards around me were all Shu ** soldiers, and this time I wanted Zu Jie to escort me for a ride, and by the way, I went to Jiangning to accept the reward. I hope that Lord Fan will allow it. ”

After the official ships of Shu arrived at Zigui, they no longer drove forward, but returned to Shu. Song Zheng proposed to let Fan Zhitong send someone to escort him, but there was nothing to do.

Fan Zhitong pondered for a moment, and quickly smiled, "Even if Lord Song doesn't say it, I will send someone to send one away." Since Lord Song and Zu Jie are familiar with each other, then send Zu Jie there. It just so happened that Zu Jie hadn't returned to his hometown to visit his relatives for two years, so this time I allowed him a three-month vacation and let him go home to have a look. ”

"Then thank you, Lord Fan." Song Zheng hurriedly thanked him. He had already made up his mind to leave Zu Jie in Jiangning. In addition, Yang Dong, who is still in the city guards, as well as Gu Zhengjie, Shi Cunbao and others, can also be regarded as their own arms. When he reported to the little emperor about the affairs of Huitong Commerce, he had mentioned the two of them, so after the two of them went to the Wujin Shi examination, they were named by the little emperor to stay in Jiangning, and entered the city guard army and the capital guard army respectively.

If it was possible, Song Zheng even wanted to transfer Tian Jinchang, Xin Yu, and Lu Hong to Jiangning to deal with possible crises. It's a pity that Song Zheng can't manage the military department and can't gather all his good brothers together.

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On the first day of the fifth month, a merchant ship more than ten zhang long left Zigui and sailed downstream. The sails are wide open, and the boat is very fast. On the big flag at the bow of the ship, the word "Huitong" is waving in the wind.

Song Zheng rejected the official ship arranged by Fan Zhitong, and instead borrowed the ship of Huitong Trading Company. This time, Zu Jie selected twenty personal soldiers to go east with Song Zheng, and they were all taught by Zu Jie, and they were all good at archery.

Song Zheng, Zu Jie, and the sergeants all changed into civilian clothes, and when they stopped to rest on the way, they did not go ashore, and were dealt with by the people of the trading house. As we all know, the Huitong trading house is a royal business, and there is no one to check along the way, which is more convenient than the official ship. After walking like this for five days, they arrived at the wharf on the west side of the city.

According to Song Zheng's instructions, the ship controlled its speed and docked at the Huitong Trade Wharf in the west of Jiangning City at the end of the fifth day of May. Song Zheng, Zu Jie, and Cai Yong secretly went ashore and came to Chengxi Manor.

Due to the departure of Gu Zhengjie and Shi Cunbao, the manor was quite quiet. However, Mu Yu has set this place as one of the training bases for the secretary of the right division, and there are usually confidants to guard it, and Cai Yong, Liu Mao, and Yuan Zhang usually rest here, so everyone is familiar with the road and enters the garden. Cai Yong quickly arranged Zu Jie's men.

After everyone had dinner, Song Zheng instructed Cai Yong to call the treasury of Huitong Commerce and Trade Bank and Lu Chun. Although Song Zheng was in a hurry to go home to see his son, before entering Jiangning City, he still had to inquire about the recent situation clearly.

Half an hour later, Cai Yong returned with a person. As soon as the man entered the door, he knelt on the ground with a thud, "Song Gongzi, quickly, save my master!" ”

came, and he was Lu Dafu's confidant.