Seven days later, the will of the Emperor of Liao arrived. When they heard Yelu Derong's relay, Zhao Zongji and Chen Ke even thought that they had heard it wrong: 'For the sake of fairness, we can't talk in the Southern Dynasty all the time!' The second half must be moved to Da Liao to talk! ’

"Damn, I can't talk about it." After the Liao people left, Chen Ke said incredulously: "It's as if someone is begging for them." ”

"The Liao people are very good at fighting, but playing diplomacy is what they do, and they can't always get along." Zhao Zongji pointed to his head and said, "According to your words, it is Biaohu." ”

"Let them go." Chen Ke chirped: "Let's go home and sleep." ”

"It's not up to you and me to have the final say." Zhao Zongji smiled bitterly: "Besides, if we don't respond, where will the face of the Emperor of Liao be placed?" Believe it or not, this trip is indispensable. ”

"Masochism." Chen Kezhi rolled his eyes and walked out: "I won't play with you anymore, I'll go home and sleep." ”

"Hey, brother......" Zhao Zongji said with him.

"I just came back from a foreign country and don't want to go out again." Chen Ke ignored him.

"You can't bear to let me go alone?"

"Forbearance." Chen Ke said: "You are a rough man, what can't I bear." ”

"Just rest assured?" Zhao Zongji changed his word.

"What's upset?" Chen Ke said angrily: "The two countries are still at war, not to mention that they are still brothers." ”

"If I mess up the errand, it's going to be completely useless." Zhao Zongji had a bitter face, grabbed him and said: "Brother, if you can't get your brother out, just don't care about me, a good man who acts bravely, I'll count on you......"

"Alas, it's really a lifelong mistake to make a bad friend." Chen Ke had no choice but to stand still and sighed: "I originally planned to take leave to pick up my little sister's ......" Speaking of which, by June, the Su family brothers and sisters should be served. Chen Ke's original plan was. Ask for leave to go home to accompany the little sister, and then slowly get Lao Su done. If this is an envoy to Liao, there will definitely be no way to return to Sichuan.

"This, you can rest assured, I will send the guards of the palace to pick it up, and ensure that not a single hair is missing. How? Zhao Zongji said with a smile.

"What do you know...... Chen Ke shook his hand angrily and strode away.

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Zhao Zongji still knows a lot about the official family, and sure enough, it is true. Soon there was an errand to the Liao State. He is the chief envoy. There were two deputy envoys, one was Chen Ke, who was strongly requested by Zhao Zongji, and the other was Zhao Bian, the prefect of the Yuan who had sent an envoy to Liao.

This Zhao Zhizhi has reached the age of fifty. In the first year of Jiayou, when he served as the imperial historian, Fan Zhen wrote a book to suggest and establish a reserve, and he also followed suit. It was inconvenient for the official family to move Fan Town at that time. put him out of the capital and served as the governor of the local government for three years. However, Fan Zhen is still digging copper in Yunnan, but he was transferred back by the Ministry of Officials, transferred from the Imperial Historical Observatory to the Imperial Academy, and became a leader, which shows that the road is not shallow.

With such an unprovoked veteran in the mission, Chen Ke and Zhao Zongji suddenly felt a lot of pressure......

"Don't look like this." In Bilang Xuan, Ouyang Xiu, who had just finished reading the papers, heard that Chen Ke was going to envoy to Liao. specially called him over and carefully told him the precautions: "Although the envoy is hard, this road to the trial of the top minister, how many ministers, including the teacher and me, have gone through this experience. ”

"The master misunderstood, and the student didn't even hesitate to go to Dali. What can it be to go to Liao? Chen Ke smiled bitterly: "I just don't understand, why do you want to send that old Mr. Zhao with you." ”

"He has been an envoy before, and he is old, and he is a gatekeeper for you young people." Ouyang Xiumo held a jade inkstone given to him by Chen Ke: "What's so strange about this?" ”

"But he is Zhao Zongshi's ......" Chen Ke sighed and said: "It is impossible for the rich minister not to know." ”

"Jokes." Ouyang Xiu frowned and said, "Are the wings stiff?" Just play to open a faction. Who else is who...... I want to ask, who are you, Chen Zhongfang? ”

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"Even if I don't want to admit it. has also been regarded by everyone as Zhao Zongji's sworn friend. Chen Ke spread his hands.

"Wrong. You're an official! Ouyang Xiu's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Zhao Bian is also a member of the official family. Even Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Zongji are all of them! After a pause, he said earnestly: "At this time, only stupid people form gangs!" ”

Drums don't need to be hammered. Chen Ke immediately understood Lao Ouyang's off-string sound...... Yes, although Zhao Zhen is not a hero, he can definitely be called a master. As long as you don't close your eyes, you absolutely don't want to see your courtiers forming gangs. Where would that leave him, the emperor?

"The selection of candidates is determined by the rich and the public." Ouyang Xiu said in a low voice: "Only by doing this can he make the official family feel at ease: 'At least, my prime minister is still an understanding person!'" 'Learn more, boy! "A gentleman like Ouyang Xiu is actually the same as Fu Bi, and he doesn't want to get involved in this kind of fight. But the old gentleman attaches great importance to feelings, and he can't watch his disciples fall into it and ignore it.

"Ugh." Chen Ke sighed and said: "It's nothing more than the way of balance, but what if you are constrained when you go out?" ”

"Will be outside, the king's order will not be affected." Ouyang Xiu was accustomed to seeing the world, and said lightly: "Who is the main envoy, and who is the majority?" ”

"Hey......" Chen Ke's eyes lit up at first, and then he smiled bitterly. In that case, I'm afraid I'll have to eat and hang up when I come back. ”

"I'll tell you a little story." Ouyang Xiu smiled slightly and said, "It was more than ten years ago, when the rich minister sent an envoy. ”

Chen Ke hurriedly made a deferential statement.

"Although we have an alliance with the Liao State, the Liao people rely on their strong military force and always blackmail the Great Song Dynasty every once in a while. Therefore, the envoy of the rich minister also faced the same problem as you. At the height of the negotiations, he unexpectedly received a letter from home. Ouyang Xiu looked at Chen Ke and said, "If it were you, thousands of miles away from the country and in a foreign land, what would you think of receiving this letter?" ”

"Thousands of miles away from the country, there is no special event, and a letter will never be sent from thousands of miles." Chen Ke replied: "I will definitely be confused, even afraid. ”

"Tell the truth. Yes, doubts, fears, holding such a letter, the more people care about their families, the more they will think, and the worse they will think. Ouyang Xiu said slowly: "Fu Xianggong is a very family-oriented person, this is well known. But the people around him saw that he held the letter, remained motionless for a long time, did not open it, and finally slowly tore it apart. ”

"Oh."

Others were shocked and asked, what if something big happened at home? Fu Xianggong smiled bitterly and replied: "As a national leader, how can I be distracted by private affairs? Let alone...... I'm so far away from home, even if I knew, what would I do? Then he got busy. Ouyang Xiu finished speaking, looked at Chen Ke fixedly and said, "Do you understand?" ”

"Understood." Chen Ke nodded and said: "The envoy represents the Great Song Dynasty abroad, and he should put the country first, and should not have selfish thoughts. ”

"Yes." Ouyang Xiu nodded, and said in a deep voice: "You have to believe that the imperial court will give you a fair evaluation!" After a pause, he said softly: "If you can't, someone will naturally speak for you......"

Chen Ke's heart warmed, he knew how difficult it was for a gentleman like a teacher to say such things. A thousand words turned into a bow, and said word by word: "Disciple, you will definitely live up to your mission!" ”

"That's right." Ouyang Xiu smiled with relief and said, "The children can be taught. After speaking, he said with a playful look on his face: "It's a pity to say it, before the last time you were on the huā list, you were an envoy." This time I went on an envoy again, and it seems that your Fengyue team has nothing to do with this Fengyue event. ”

"Teacher, isn't it too fast?" Chen Ke smiled bitterly.

"After we talk about business, isn't it time to talk about Fengyue?" Ouyang Xiu opened his eyes and smiled: "You are also going to start a family, how about the old man help you find a group of singers?" It's a wedding gift for you. ”

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Chen Ke is this sweat, the old society is really strong...... Only then did I think of Ouyang Xiu, who was the veteran leader of Fengyue for a long time.

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At Jerodjung's urging, the mission soon departed. Before leaving, Chen Ke went to the palace of Beihai County to participate in the banquet held by Zhao Yunbi for the two of them. During the banquet, Chen Ke could see that the old prince was deeply worried, not only because he was worried about their trip, but because he had some deeper worries.

After the banquet was dismissed, Zhao Zongji asked Chen Ke to come to his place for tea, and then flashed aside with Zhang's under the pretext, leaving him and the little county lord a little time alone. Babale fastest update.26953-Babale first time update The little county lord wore a white dress, sat beside Chen Ke with a smile, and the spring breeze brought a few strands of hair, brushing her delicate face, which was so beautiful that it made people feel distressed.

Looking at the back of her thin hand that saw the white blood vessels, Chen Ke's heart shrank for no reason, and said with a smile: "Xiang'er, do me a favor." ”

"The third brother just commands." The little county lord nodded and smiled.

"When I was in the Japanese book, I found that they had preserved a large number of books from the Tang Dynasty." Chen Ke said softly: "You know, hundreds of years of envoys to the Tang Dynasty have carried our Chinese culture like ants. ”

"Hmm." The little county lord nodded.

"You know, the books and etiquette of the Tang Dynasty have been annihilated a lot in the war and time." Chen Ke said: "In line with the idea of filling in the gaps in this history, I brought those books back. I'd like to ask you to help sort them out and see if I can sort out a complete set of Tang Dynasty etiquette. He smiled embarrassedly: "I know it's a lot of work, so I won't let you do it in vain." As he spoke, he took out the straight box from his sleeve and said, "This is a reward." ”

"Third brother...... The little county lord bit his lip and laughed softly: "Sister, I am a widow, but my brain is not stupid." As he spoke, there was water vapor in his eyes: "I can understand your hard work for my sister......"

"I don't know what you're talking about." Chen Ke smiled and said, "I'll just let you agree, but don't be tired, take your time, I'm not in a hurry." ”

"Hmm." The little county lord nodded obediently.