When you come to the edge of Cai Shui, the Cai River is green, and the banks are green, and there is already the blazing style of summer.

Looking at the gazebo in the distance, Si'er held his cheeks and said, "Official, why didn't you help Sister Xing'er at the flower party." ”

"Si'er, I'm very satisfied," Jiang Xing'er just smiled as she hugged her daughter.

Not far ahead, is Zhengjiazhuang.

Zheng Lang walked out of the carriage, looked at Zhao Bao and Zhao Sheng, and said, "You stop the horse." ”

"Whoa."

"I'm about to arrive in the capital, and I have something to say to you."

"Please give me orders."

"Your Majesty's decision to let you return to Beijing is my original promise and a gift from Your Majesty. There were many soldiers in the northwestern frontier, and none of them were given the opportunity to return to Beijing. ”

"We must thank the emperor."

"Of course, although you are foreigners and have made many military exploits, but before you came to our court, you did not take the initiative to surrender, but the slaves bought by the court with money. Your Majesty has not disliked you, and has been increasing the rank of lord. Zhao Bao, Zhao Sheng, now that you have all become the country's six-rank generals, Your Majesty's grace to you is not insignificant. ”

"Whoa."

"And letting you make an exception is a rare favor. This is something that has rarely happened since the founding of the country. ”

"Whoa."

"Therefore, I want to say to you that the reason why our dynasty is prosperous is because there are many rules, and there are no rules, and there is no square circle, and in the process of enjoying yourself, you must abide by the rules and laws of our dynasty."

"Whoa."

In fact, it is not true, although it is a favor to make an exception for them to return to Beijing. But there were too many people who sacrificed these fans, and they brought more than 1,600 people twice before and after, and now there are only more than 400 people left. Some others are disabled. They themselves were distinguished by their own military achievements, and every time they charged, almost all the generals used them as the sharpest knives, only to confirm the statistics, including the Zhenrong army to quell the rebellion, killing nearly 5,000 enemies in total. Therefore, after Zheng Lang proposed, they were immediately allowed to return to Beijing to stay for a few months, and none of the monarchs and ministers objected.

Originally, it didn't matter, but they had Zheng Lang's strong mark on them, which was not necessarily all bad, with Zheng Lang's golden signboard, they could have a fair treatment. It's not necessarily a benefit, the future court, it's hard for anyone to say clearly.

You have to discipline yourself.

But this army entered the capital for other purposes!

Now Zheng Lang didn't say anything, just to take care of them for the original promise.

Zhengjiazhuang has not changed much, the roads are wider, and there are more outsiders in Zheng Lang's workshop, mainly taking care of local villagers. The concept of family names in the Song Dynasty declined, but there were still them, which was also helpless. The Zheng family is still those houses, at most, the house painted by Fan Kuan back then is under the name of the Zheng family, and the others have not changed.

Si'er stood in the courtyard, jumped up happily, and said, "It's better to be here, when I was a child, I used to stand here, looking at the clouds in the sky, the sky is so blue, the clouds are so white, and today I saw it again." ”

"You child," said the eldest lady with pity.

It's her own maidservant, it's her daughter-in-law, and the eldest lady likes this idiot girl very much.

But Zheng Lang didn't want to leave.

Last year's cold, after the eldest mother and the second mother returned from the Shaolin Temple, the two fell ill again.

This is a dangerous omen, the two are in their sixties this year, and in this day and age, at this age, once they are often sick, it is never a good sign. Zheng Lang said: "Niangniang, the child will buy a mansion in the capital and take you to the capital." ”

"Lang'er, no need, you are now the veritable deputy prime minister of the country, and you are busy with official business every day, so you can be worthy of Your Majesty's trust in you. When we go to the capital, we will become a burden to you. When we arrived in the capital, there were many nobles and etiquette, and we were not used to it. Zhengzhou is not far from the capital, when I miss you, I and Erniang can go to the capital to see you. The eldest lady said.

Several mothers get along in harmony, which has the most subtle effect on Cui Xian.

Cui Xian is actually a very strong and thoughtful person, otherwise she would not have done such a feat in Weizhou City.

After the eldest lady finished talking about Zheng Lang, she said Cui Xian and asked, "Xian'er, I heard that you were injured?" ”

"Big lady, it's okay, it's okay now."

"You're a girl's ......"

"I know, big lady."

Si'er said: "The eldest lady, the situation in the city was dangerous at that time, if it wasn't for the eldest lady to take the lead in the city to fight, Weizhou City would not be able to be saved." ”

The eldest lady looked at Zheng Lang again and asked, "You command Jingyuan Road, why did you let the enemy run under Weizhou City?" ”

"The child knows it's wrong."

What to do, to comfort the hearts of some of the women?

But looking at a few mothers, the eldest mother, the second mother, the third mother, the gray hair, and even the pretty six mothers and seven mothers are also old, and Zheng Langlai doesn't want to enter Beijing at home.

What can you do in Beijing?

He relied on Zhengjiazhuang to recuperate, but Zhao Zhen was very anxious in the capital, and a few days later, he sent someone to urge him. Zheng Lang had no choice but to leave Zhengjiazhuang and go to Zhongshu to report first. The bigwigs of the Eastern Mansion have changed a lot this time, Zhang Dexiang, Yan Shu, Jia Changchao, Wang Juzheng, plus Zheng Lang, only the chief and deputy prime ministers of the Eastern Mansion, and the Western Mansion, you can see how serious the redundant officials of the Song Dynasty are from the East and West Mansions.

Zheng Lang Chong Xiang and Yan Shu gave a salute, the two are elders and chiefs, and they have to be respected. and had a polite conversation with Jia Changchao and Wang Juzheng. In fact, there are some subtle things that can be seen from the East and West Mansions, and that is Zheng Lang's qualifications.

The youngest, but the qualifications have gradually followed.

can't catch up with Yan Shu and Zhang Dexiang, but it's not much worse than Jia Changchao and others, and it's even stronger than Fu Bi.

At present, there is no division of labor in the governor's affairs, and the main responsibility of the deputy ministers is to assist the prime minister in handling various aspects of government affairs. Sometimes it also plays a supervisory role in the affairs of the court on behalf of the court, restraining each other, and allowing the court to eliminate the generation of powerful ministers.

If Zheng Lang is allowed to serve as the Pingzhang Affairs now, it will be a little difficult, but it is enough to serve as the governor.

There was no high-profile, Zheng Lang took over the government affairs review in a very low-key manner.

After only dealing with government affairs for a while, Xiao Huangmen sent a holy decree and asked Zheng Lang to enter the palace to see him.

Taken to the imperial study by the small yellow door, Zhao Zhen personally greeted him at the door of the hall, and after seeing the ceremony, Zhao Zhen said: "Zheng Qing, you have worked hard in the past few years. ”

"This is the duty of a minister."

"I know in my heart that it's not that you go to the northwest, and the situation in the northwest is even more dangerous."

"Your Majesty, the minister has no credit, it is the result of the bloody struggle of the soldiers."

"You don't have to be modest, I'm not confused, come in," took Zheng Lang's hand and pulled him to the imperial study affectionately.

There was another person in the imperial study, Princess Fukang, who was lying on the bookcase and writing.

"I called you to enter the palace, there are business and private matters."

"Your Majesty's private affairs are official affairs."

"This is indeed a private matter, and you can't impeach me."

Zheng Lang was amused by him and said, "Your Majesty is so careful, this is the blessing of all the people of the community." ”

"It's good to be careful, I'm no longer the ignorant teenager I used to be, and I have experienced a lot to know how difficult it is to govern this country."

"What personal affairs does Your Majesty have?"

"When Princess Fukang reaches the time of literacy, she has learned my flying white body, and she is not very good at it, I want to ask you to give me advice, that is, ...... Occasionally enter the palace to give advice, so once or twice. ”

"......" Zheng Lang was a little dumbfounded, not knowing how to answer.

"I know it's very difficult for you, but the princess is still young, so there is no need to shy away from it."

Zheng Lang continued to be speechless, you don't shy away from it, but I want to avoid it.

"I vaguely feel that although I am embarrassed by you, it will be beneficial to me and my children, so I know that it is difficult ......"

A simple sentence contains many meanings.

His sons are all dead, only his daughters, if he really has no sons, he must find a successor from among the children of the clan in the future, then his daughter's status will become low after his death.

Zheng Lang may not be able to take care of it, but if he wants to take care of it, Zhao Zhen must hold Zheng Lang to a very high position in his lifetime.

also said Zheng Lang as a cronie.

With today's story, the status of the two monarchs and ministers will be completely different, and Zheng Lang will truly become Zhao Zhen's most trusted courtier.

"Your Majesty is rich in the Spring and Autumn Period, and may not be ......" Zheng Lang wanted to comfort, and finally said hesitantly: "The minister is embarrassed." ”

Let Princess Fukang write a few words, look at it, think for a long time and say, "Your Royal Highness Princess, I will teach you this font." ”

Take out a font of the descendants of the Zhao family, the font of Zhao Mengfu, and teach Princess Fukang how to use a pen.

Zhao Zhen sat on the side and watched, Princess Fukang suddenly raised her head and asked, "Zheng Xianggong, I heard that your words should be the first." ”

"Only on words, it's not my word first, but Cai Junmo."

"Who is Cai Junmo?"

"It's the pavilion to survey Cai Xiang."

This is a modest statement, Cai Xiang's writing has grown the fastest, but it has not surpassed Zheng Lang's words at the moment. Because of his talent, sooner or later he will surpass Zheng Lang's. But Zheng Lang's words at this time can definitely be regarded as a big family.

"I haven't heard of it."

"I haven't heard of it, and there are a lot of people who write a good handwriting. However, your father chose his ministers to teach you calligraphy one or two, but he chose the right person. I may not be as good as him in terms of calligraphy, but the minister who teaches people suitable for the font, Cai Junmo is not as good as the minister. ”

The two of them, one older and one younger, were talking boringly while teaching and writing, but Zhao Zhen felt that this scene was very warm. Too many things have happened over the years, and only when Zheng Lang stood in front of him did he feel a warmth and stability. After teaching for a long time, Zhao Zhen said: "Let's dine here." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zheng Lang was also welcome.

Zhao Zhen asked the palace maid to put down the pen and paper, and began to talk about business: "I have seen your recital, and you also said last year that the Khitans would attack Western Xia?" ”

"Your Majesty, there is a ** out of ten. Although the qualifications of the Emperor of Liao are not as good as His Majesty, he is also a person who attaches great importance to family affection, and he has never forgotten the death of Princess Xingping. The minister has set up some bureaus in the northwest, and now it is gradually achieving results. The Khitan Xishan officials Luo Hannu are mediocre and incompetent, and the Khitan country lacks capable ministers, plus they are arrogant and happy, and the Western Xia has no money and bribes, so they will inevitably send troops to attack the Western Xia. ”

"Therefore, I want to negotiate peace with the Tangut people as soon as possible."

Ordinary people are very puzzled by Zhao Zhen's thoughts, this is good, if the two tigers fight, there will be an injury, and when they are finished, they will pick up the bargain, and they can't negotiate peace. However, Zheng Lang was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "Your Majesty is wise, beyond the reach of ministers. ”