- The Yujin Garden outside the Nanxun Gate in the south of the city is a garden for the official family of the Great Song Dynasty to spend summer and escape the heat. The pond in the park is the sea, the sparse spring is the lake, and the blue waves in the Nairo are like nature. In the meantime, the winding path is secluded, the thick shade is dense, the pavilions are scattered, the flowers are like brocade, although the flames of midsummer are in the air, as soon as you enter the garden, you will suddenly feel that the water vapor is cool, the moss talc is cold, it is indeed a summer resort.

Today's official Zhao Zhen, known as a barefoot immortal, does not wear shoes and socks even in winter. In fact, he has an internal dry physique, and he is most afraid of the heat of midsummer. That's why the hottest part of summer is spent here every year. It is said that in the three hundred miles outside Bianjing City, there is a Chongfu Palace, which is the summer retreat of Emperor Zhenzong, and the conditions are far better than here. When Zhao Zhen was a child, he followed Liu E to spend the summer every year, and he was deeply impressed by the huge cost of each teacher, so after becoming an adult, he never went there once.

During the period when the emperor moved to Yujin Garden, the five daily dynasties were held as usual, but they were presided over by the prime minister. The ministers of the three provinces and the ministers of the six ministries went to Yujin Garden to report if they had something, and they did not disturb the official family to spend the summer. However, in the past few days, the day of the announcement of the disarmament plan is getting closer and closer, the situation in the capital is turbulent, all sides are very tense, and there are many sedan chairs running to Yujin Garden.

Although this morning was not an ordinary dynasty, Zhao Zongji got up very early, and it was still dark, so he rushed to Yujin Garden in a sedan chair. Not only him, but also several other clan disciples also came from all over the capital...... They are all the best in the sect school, as soon as the school is over, the children of the clan with average grades will be sent to the Zongzheng Temple to serve on errands, and a few of them are fortunate to watch the government in front of the emperor.

Although this is a move that the officials are forced to do under the pressure of the ministers...... Of course, the ministers only want to let a son of the sect govern the government, but then they will acquiesce in that person's status as the heir, which Zhao Zhen can't agree. So Zhao Zhen played the tactic of mixing water, you don't want someone to watch the politics in front of the emperor. Don't you dare to say who it is? All right. I'll let the five sects come together to watch the government, and choose the best of the best. Who can say no?

In fact, everyone knows that this is the official family stalling for time. He still didn't give up on the hope of having one.

But several of the selected clans cherished this opportunity doubly, and they really hoped that they could open a huge prize and fall on their heads...... If the official family still has to choose one person in the clan to succeed in the end, it must be one of the five of them!

Zhao Zongji arrived at Yujin Garden, revealed his identity, and went straight to the forbidden. At this time, the sky has just been polished, and the long verandah is inside. As soon as the palace lights went out, it was dark and dark, and he didn't pay attention. actually collided with a eunuch.

"Oops......" The eunuch seemed to be as timid as a mouse. He screamed in fright. But it was extremely bold and hit the golden branches and jade leaves. He didn't apologize to him, so he didn't raise his head and hurried away.

'What a rough ......' Zhao Zongji stood on his feet, rubbed his painful shoulder, suddenly remembered something, and said to Zhang Cong, the little eunuch who was accompanying him: "Follow up and see where you are going?" ”

"Whoa." Zhang Cong followed with a cigarette.

Shaking his head, Zhao Zongji went to the Yuning Palace, where the official house was located, and when he arrived at the duty room in the front hall, he found that he was the latest.

At this time, in the duty room, there were four young people in purple robes sitting or standing. Seeing Zhao Zongji coming in, they all smiled and nodded at him, the hall could not be noisy, and several people did not salute again, so Zhao Zongji sat down in the corner.

Beside him, there was a dignified-looking young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, who was the great-grandson of Taizu, the general of the right guard, the defense envoy of Qizhou, and Zhao Conggu, the Duke of Anguo. The two of them sat on the right side of the duty room, and they seemed to be distinct from the servants on the left.

On the left side, sat Zhao Zongshi and his brother Zhao Zongyou, as well as their uncle and brother, Zhao Zongge, the defense envoy of Yizhou and the Duke of Qiu. Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Zongyou don't need to say it, but Zhao Zongge has always followed his brothers closely.

In fact, originally, Zhao Conggu was always alone, but after Zhao Zongji returned from his mission, he no longer cared about the attitude of those people and sat firmly on his side.

After Zhao Zongji sat down, Zhao Zongge looked at him, and said in a strange manner: "Second brother, I haven't congratulated you on your triumphant return, and you are famous all over the world." ”

"Brother Qi laughed," Zhao Zongji smiled faintly: "In the end, it's not that the family has taken advantage, what kind of triumph can it be?" ”

"You can't say that," Zhao Zongyou laughed and said: "Back then, the rich minister sent an envoy and increased the currency by 200,000 taels, but now you can not increase a penny, this is a great merit, the officials recognize it, and the people also recognize it." ”

"Yes, second brother." Zhao Zongshi smiled and said, "We were discussing just now to give you a wine to celebrate." ”

"How dare you break the bank." Zhao Zongji is no longer what it used to be, he has intrigued with the ministers of the Liao State, and he heard the trap here, and shook his head categorically: "Besides, the situation is not the same twice. At that time, the war was raging in the west, and the imperial court had to spend money to buy peace. This time, the Liao people just made a slap in the face, and there was no real threat, how could they talk about the same day? After a pause, he said solemnly: "So this wine is absolutely uneatable." ”

"Too modest......" Seeing that he was not in the trap, Zhao Zongge, who was in his heart, said shyly.

"It seems that the second brother has become a big celebrity now, and he has no time to eat our meal." Zhao Zongyou smiled and said: "Second brother, I heard that when you came back, several guys who tended to be inflammatory. You have to show your eyes to people, don't associate with everyone, it will ruin our royal dignity. ”

Zhao Zongji sneered in his heart: "You have been in the market for several years, and I have only been lively for a few days, so I can't sit still?" In the more than ten days since he came back, there was indeed an endless stream of guests in the house, and many scholars and officials came to pay homage to him, a virtuous prince who fought for the country and fulfilled his mission. Many people are here to express their reverence, and there are also many who want to go to his house as guests.

Originally, Zhao Zongshi's gang was very envious and jealous of his ability to successfully complete the task, and seeing that he was now gaining fame and fortune, they finally couldn't help it and wanted to beat him.

It's a pity that Zhao Zongji slapped the table with the Emperor of Liao! How could he take this little trouble to heart, he only smiled faintly and said: "Brothers, don't worry, the little brother never interacts with the ruffians." This is an allusion to Zhao Zongshi's younger brother and the relationship between Sanssouci Cave.

"You have something to say......" Zhao Zongge's face was ugly, as if he was scolding his brother.

"Hehe, okay, okay, no matter what," Zhao Zongshi has cultivated in the past few years, and it is no longer what it used to be. He spoke calmly, elegantly and nobly, which made people feel like a spring breeze: "The second brother is tired of the saddle horse, it is all hard work, and the brothers should pick up the wind for you, and this matter is settled." ”

Zhao Zongji can't stand it the most, he thinks he is the boss, but he can't reach out and don't hit the smiling person, so he can only come down.

"This trip to the savage land of Liao. Second brother, it's not fun to eat, it's not fun, it's suffocating, right? Zhao Zongyou said with a smile.

"Brother Jiu guessed. There is a way that is a small world on the stage, a big stage in the world, go out for a trip, it is better than reading a book for ten years. Zhao Zongji smiled faintly.

A few people chatted with each other, and from time to time they looked at the hourglass on the table, and when they saw that it was almost a moment, they got up together, cleaned up their clothes, and went to the main hall.

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In front of the main hall, several ministers also arrived, the five clans were listed on the right, and the ministers were on the left. The clans first saluted the ministers, and then the ministers returned the salutes.

At this time, the eunuch Xuanjin, and the two groups of people walked into the hall lightly.

In the palace, Zhao Zhen was wearing a crimson robe and a straight-legged head. He seemed to be in a good mood, and instead of sitting on the Sumeru seat, he sat on a simple official hat chair with armrests around it. Behind him was a long case covered with yellow silk, which was piled up with chapter documents, eight-line empty notes and pen inkstones. There are several pestles on the left and right in front of him.

After the courtiers saluted, the officials sat down, and the ministers thanked them, and as for Zhao Zongshi, they could only stand aside and listen.

Zhao Zhen didn't say anything, just looked at Fu Bi.

Fu Bi naturally knew the emperor's habits very well, so he cleared his throat and said, "Let's discuss it." And the door of the temple closed silently.

Fu Bi looked at the ministers around him, and said in a deep voice: "Today, the governors of the three provinces and the secretary of the military department have all arrived, in order to discuss the disarmament plan. With less than ten days to go before the deadline, progress is on the ground today! ”

Fu Xianggong's voice was resolute. He has made too many preparations for this, and even sacrificed his reputation in exchange for a piece of paper and a book from Song Liaojian. He also broke the precept of not participating in political struggles and intervened in the appointment of ambassadors so that he could maintain a relative majority. and personally held numerous talks with various parties in exchange for the support of those people...... Everything is for today's showdown.

Han Xianggong sat opposite him, still unsmiling and serious, making people unable to see what he was thinking.

"Xifu disagrees with several strategies last time." Fu Bi took a deep breath and said slowly: "As a last resort, Zhongshu Province has to come over again, and it has been handed to Xifu yesterday, I don't know if the cardinal minister has seen it?" ”

"I've seen it." Han Qi nodded and said, "I just don't know, what does it mean to cut the forehead without cutting the troops?" ”

"The cardinal asked knowingly." Bao Zheng said in a deep voice: "Between the establishment of the army and the actual soldiers, there is always a difference of 30% and 10% at the least, which is called 'empty quota'. ”

"Really?" Han Qi said lightly: "I don't know this number, where did the envoy get it from?" ”

"Everyone knows this." Bao Zheng snorted.

"I haven't heard of it anyway." Han Qi shook his head, hugged his fists at Zhao Zhen and said, "But Weichen will be strictly investigated after he goes back." ”

Zhao Zhen nodded and did not speak.

"It's time to check it out." Bao Zheng said in a deep voice: "Some officers eat empty salaries and eat so richly, I heard that the sky-high price of the thirteen shops was taken by the family of the Thirteen Merchants. If they relied on the court's money, they wouldn't be able to afford it for a hundred years! ”——

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