The emperor recovered from his illness and went to court, which was a great joy for the officials and people in Bianjing. Hearing the sound of Zhongle upstairs in Xuande, hundreds of officials entered in order in court clothes, and lined up in two shifts on the Zichen Palace.

Renzong listened to the ministers as usual, Wang Jue officially read out the edict of the crown prince, and appointed Zhao Zongshi Qinzhou defense envoy and other posts, this time Zhao Zongshi did not shirk, the appointment was only an official position, and the errand was still in the capital.

Unlike Zhao Zongshi, Wang Bi was also made an official, and this time it was recommended by the prince himself. What the prince said is very reasonable, the king's investigation of salt affairs is meritorious, since it is an official matter, it should be sealed to serve the public, and besides, the king's position is convenient to do things.

Renzong also has this intention, the king is not an official, and it is not common to drift outside the staff like this. He planned to appoint Wang Bian as the sixth Cao Shilang of the household department.

Wang Anshi and Bao Zheng looked at each other, I have heard the king talk about this matter on the border of Western Xia, and the people of Western Xia often rebel, doesn't this push Wang next to the front line? Wang Anshi stood up first: "Thanks to the love of the saint, it's just that the king is young and vigorous, and I am afraid that I will miss the state affairs." ”

The crown prince said: "Wang Pan is well aware of the conflict between Western Xia and the border, and it is Wang Pan who can mediate the conflict. ”

Bao Zheng looked at this situation, the prince was determined to promote the king, and the emperor's intention was also to be sealed, so he couldn't stop it, so he said: "The king is young, although the first few things have been done well, but he still sends an old minister to assist, in case there is bias, it is easy to correct." ”

Renzong looked left and right, and at the moment, he was either old or young, and it was really difficult to find this young man. Bao Zheng took advantage of the situation to propose to Xue Xiang. Xue Xiang is now the deputy envoy of Shaanxi Province and the preparation of salt. Bao Zhengyi handled Xue Xiang's disaster relief in Yanzhou decently, and started to play to Renzong together.

Zhao Zongshi just wanted to take Wang Bian away, as for Xue Xiang, Zhao Zongshi rarely had dealings with him, not to mention the matter of trade with Western Xia, only private salt interests were entangled in it, which was a dead knot that could not be untied. Seeing that Renzong agreed to appoint Wang Bei, Zhao Zongshi was secretly happy, now that you have been sealed as an official, there will be more places where you can be restrained according to the affairs of the official in the future.

Han Qi had given Wang Bi an idea that day, and he knew that this kid would definitely be able to do things, and now that the prime minister has no financial power, Han Qi knows a little bit about it, but he doesn't know that there is such a deep water in it, and he is secretly proud in private.

Renzong, also known as Wang Jue, drafted the edict of appointment, and saw that there was nothing else to do, and he was just about to retire from the dynasty. Sima Guangqi said that the New Year was about to come, and due to the flood last year, the begging saint would no longer hold the lantern viewing on the Shangyuan Festival this year.

What is this? Do you want to take it to the court to discuss it? Zhao Zongshi looked at Sima Guang puzzled, did Master Sima take the wrong line? Renzong said: "The Lantern Festival on the Shangyuan Festival is a matter of joy with the people, not a matter of the official family alone. Just do it. ”

After hearing this, Sima Guang silently stepped aside, still expressionless. Every time Wang saw Sima Guang, he often remembered the expressionless mask face of "Huang Yaoshi". However, Lord Sima knows in his heart, everyone in the emperor has a foundation, and the crown prince Sima Guang at this time knows very well in his heart, he looks benevolent and righteous on the surface, but his heart is very small. Therefore, there must be twists and turns, and if you don't speak, others will forget about yourself, but at this time, it is better to say something that is not painful and does not attract objections.

Sima Guang's tricks can be concealed from others, but not from the old ministers, just like Han Qi, Bao Zheng and Wang Anshi, they can't help but look at how Sima Guang, who is so easy not to speak, will be amazing when he speaks, how to play a tasteless performance.

The herald brought the decree to Meyer's house, and the whole house rejoiced, and the king received the decree from the king, and when he returned from the palace to his house at dusk, the palace had a good banquet to celebrate.

This time of day is the happiest time for the king, and the whole family sits and eats and chats. The king is so lively, and the people who follow the king also feel that the king is easy, and it is the desire of the people.

Hot meals are placed on the table, and the room is melted with the smell of coal, and the smell of food is fragrant. While eating, everyone talked about the king's entry into the palace, and Lu Shenyan asked: "I don't understand, then Grandpa Zhao is already the crown prince, why does he still prevent the prince from seeing him?" ”

Xiao Wu was attracted by the food of the Han people, and he was eating with relish, and when he heard him say this, he looked up and said: "You don't understand this, the prince may not be able to be the emperor, you are like us, the prince is abolished, but it is a common thing." ”

Liang Yuexia sandwiched some meat for Tong Xiao, and whispered to Tong Xiao: "Eat more." Tong Xiao flashed his big eyes and asked Xiao Wu: "What does it mean to stand up, abandon, abandon, and stand." ”

Rouge Tiger said: "It's your father who recognized you, and then he didn't recognize you." After saying that, he smiled secretly. Tong Xiao turned his head to look at Wang Bian, who was pondering what Xiao Wu had just said. I have always thought about Zhao Zongshi ascending the throne, and it seems that he will not stop until he ascends the throne. If it is not implemented for a day, his heart will always hang.

Wang saw Tong Xiao looking at himself, comforted him and said, "Eat with peace of mind!" He turned to everyone and said: "There should be no big deal before the year, everyone is preparing for the New Year, Brother He, will Mr. Lu go home this year?" ”

Lu Shenyan glanced at Rouge Tiger, Rouge Tiger shook his head, so he said: "I don't have any relatives and friends when I go back, there are many things in the house, I will help my wife." I said, big brother, don't you take Miss Li back? He looked up at He Libo and asked.

He Libo glanced at Li Enxi and said with a smile: "My family is fine, and I can't bear you, and besides, it's inconvenient for my wife to travel far." After saying that, he smirked, Miss Li blushed, lowered her head and pretended to eat.

Lu Shen asked puzzledly: "If you don't go back, you won't go back, what are you laughing at?" …… Oh~~" He suddenly realized, and the rouge tiger kicked him: "You stupid melon~" Everyone burst into laughter, and then congratulated He Libo one after another. Only Tong Xiao and He Zhu looked left and right, and they didn't know what the adults were laughing at.

After laughing with everyone, Wang said: "In this case, everyone needs to do their best in the affairs of the house, and I will travel far away after the year." "Under the moon, I looked at the king's side, and I was a little reluctant in my heart, I just came back and wanted to leave?

Wang Bi continued: "Today, the prince said that if the field is opened now, it will be beneficial for the Western Xia people to be arrogant and harassed in the past, and it is not conducive to the prohibition of illegal salt, and the imperial court is considering sending me to Yanzhou to deal with illegal salt first. ”

Wu Ling put the bowl on the table with a "bang": "You crown prince of the Song Kingdom are also yin. It is clear that Xixia is harassing only by selling illicit salt, isn't this a pit boy. ”

Everyone asked and thought he had a point. He Xingyuan frowned: "We will do whatever the son says, the son will go to Xixia, and he can accompany him in Xia and Xiao Wu." ”

He Xingyuan is old, and he can suppress what he says steadily, and Wang said to He Xingyuan: "The shopkeeper He is going to go along, but I know that Jinxiang Mansion, we have a Bohuling, and the shopkeeper He can take a look at the resources there, and I plan to improve the tools for digging coal, and the shopkeeper He will supervise this matter in Jinxiang Mansion." ”

He Libo shook his head: "No, son, I think this prince is going to push you to the fire pit!" ”

The crowd chimed in: "Yes"

"What should I do?"

"Childe can't resist the decree."

"Then it's not good to go, the prince will definitely trouble the prince when he comes back!"

Seeing everyone's words, the king was silent for a moment, everyone was right, and he himself knew that Zhao Zongshi was deliberately embarrassed for him, there is a saying: "Wealth is in danger!" "If you stay in the capital, under Zhao Zongshi's nose, you may be more likely to be found in trouble. Moreover, he went to investigate the previous time and also saw the crux of the problem.

He waited for everyone to quiet down and said: "I already have a plan for this matter, after the Spring Festival, the shopkeeper and Xiao Wu will go on the road with me, and the two of you will go to Jinxiang Mansion; Mr. Lu took Cai Jing to Jianzhou, and I will tell you the amount of new tea purchased this time before leaving. ”

Lu Shenyan asked, "Do you want to sell more?" ”

Wang said: "Last year, Grandpa Zhao made a bet with me that if he paid enough 200,000 silver to the treasury a year, he would not only be a Bianjing tea field. ”

Lu Shenyan nodded, and Rouge Tiger whispered: "Look, I said that Gongzi asked you to go around to see Jinxiu Building to join, and you must have good intentions." ”

Wang Bian then deployed: "Shopkeeper Lu, we will definitely not be able to do so many states and counties at once, you have recently gone to a few tea farms that you think can be done, and if we don't have enough manpower, we will find someone to contract in the local area." ”

"Contracting?" Everyone didn't seem to understand, and asked in unison.

Wang smiled beside him, how could people hundreds of years ago know the word contracting, anyway, it can't be too complicated. So he explained: "We get the right to operate, add our profits to the local area, and let them run it." ”

Lu Shenyan said with understanding: "I understand, Gongzi is contracted from the emperor, let's find someone from the local area to contract from Gongzi." ”

"Yes, yes, yes!" Haha, Wang laughed next to him, it seems that the people of the Song Dynasty are not too stupid. Everyone realized and laughed.

Wang next to He Libo arched his hand: "Then sit in charge of the family's affairs, please worry more about the eldest brother!" "He Libo is in the capital, he is familiar with the people of Kaifeng Mansion, and he has something to take care of. As for Jinxiu Road and Yunxuan, they were originally all involved in shares, and it was enough to let Cui Fu and them stare at it.

Wang Fang was very satisfied with his arrangement, although it was not as serious as the group meeting, but he also had the feeling of sitting firmly in the military tent and mobilizing thousands of troops, and the plan was being implemented step by step.

Suddenly, there was a childish child's voice: "What did Daddy arrange for me to do?" Everyone burst into laughter.

Wang saw that Tong Xiao was waiting to look at him with big eyes, and said with a smile: "You and your mother will go to Chenzhou after the New Year." ”

This idea is that Yuexia told Wang that there is a Longhu Villa in Chenzhou, and there are more and more people in Meyer Mansion. The price of land in the capital is expensive, and it is not suitable to add a house immediately, so see if the two houses in Chenzhou can be useful. The waterway is less than a day's away. Wang Bian thought this proposal was very good, and he also planned to move the important office to Chenzhou to avoid the edge for the time being.

Tong Xiao pouted: "I don't want to go to Chenzhou"

Wang Bian knew that this kid liked to practice martial arts, and said with a smile: "Do you want to let Grandpa Zhang Yi teach you martial arts?" As soon as Tong Xiao heard about learning martial arts, his excitement came, and he almost jumped up happily.