The first year of Jianlong began in an earth-shattering and ended in a state of imminent movement.

Towards the end of the year, the Great Song Dynasty was quite stable after two counterinsurgency wars.

Fortunately, there was no news of the Khitan entering the Kou, or the harassment of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and no army went out of the city at this time, otherwise the people would be uneasy again. God knows if the army will suddenly turn around and return again, and the next day there will be news of a change of dynasty.

With the ondol, the civilian homes in Bianliang can also have a good year, warm and warm, and do not have to be frozen. The saved charcoal money can be used to pull two feet of flower cloth for the mother-in-law, or buy more meat for the child.

For the commoners' homes, this is already considered happiness, and they all clean the houses with smiling faces, buy New Year's goods, and prepare for the arrival of the New Year. As for which dynasty it is today and what the emperor's surname will be tomorrow, they don't really care. Over the years, they have changed dynasties frequently, and they have really become accustomed to it.

Because of this, Zhao Kuangyin's pressure is great!

The Great Song Dynasty finally survived a year, which was quite a difficult year, and finally put down the two rebellions of Li Yun and Li Chongjin, so that the Great Song Dynasty stood on its feet.

Zhao Kuangyin breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately felt a heavy pressure. In the past, which of the Liang, Tang, Jin, and Han dynasties was not a national fortune of about ten years? It's really not certain that Da Song can be an exception, the future is still unpredictable!

If you are not in his position, you don't know the hard work of the emperor before, but now you have a deep understanding, and it is not easy to sit in this position.

In the past few years, when he was a general of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin had an understanding of Chai Rong's diligence. In the past year, he has consciously done no worse than Chai Rong, and he is also conscientious and conscientious, and he does not dare to relax in the slightest.

But that's not enough, a good body and more close helpers are also important. If it weren't for Chai Rong's untimely death, he might never have had the opportunity to sit on the ninety-five position. If Guo Wei had a few more sons, or Chai Rong had a few brothers, the Chen Qiao Mutiny might not have succeeded.

After the founding of the country, all dynasties will learn the lessons of the demise of the previous dynasty. In case the mistakes of the past are repeated, the Song Dynasty was no exception. Fortunately, he has been fighting all the year round, and he has cultivated a good body, and he also pays great attention to maintenance on weekdays, so that Chai Rong will not die young. Just be careful to prevent stabbing and you don't have to worry.

The second is the helper, compared to Chai Rong's loneliness, he has at least a few brothers. In these years, is there anyone more credible than a blood relative?

The second brother Guangyi is young and promising, and will become his most important helper. The third brother Guangmei is still too young. It's going to take a few more years, but luckily there's Goro! Recently, the errand of the Imperial City Division has been done very well, and Zhao Kuangyin is quite satisfied with this!

"Goro, can the envoys of various countries and the envoys of Jiedu have any changes during the Bianliang period?" In the vertical arch hall, Zhao Kuangyin asked in a deep voice.

Zhao Zhengzuo reported: "According to the situation controlled by the Imperial City Division, there has been no change. His Majesty, with all due respect, even if there are changes between the countries and the Jiedu. It's just done in secret, and it will never be made public. ”

"Did you find anything?"

"No, the Imperial City Division has limited manpower and has not yet been systematized." Zhao Zheng said truthfully: "But Your Majesty." Chen has a feeling that there is some too calm in Bianliang City, but it is a little abnormal, and there is likely to be an undercurrent surging under this calm. ”

Zhao Kuangyin said: "You think so too? ”

"That's right!" A "also" word is enough to illustrate the problem. Zhao Zheng also knew it in his heart, and said: "Where is the problem, what kind of fork will be Chu." The minister is not sure for the time being. ”

"Well, that's a good observation." Zhao Kuangyin said: "To tell you the truth, since the day I ascended the throne, I have had this feeling, as if there are many things I don't know......"

Zhao Zheng can probably understand Zhao Kuangyin's mood, as an emperor, he dominates the country. There are indeed many things that I can't control, and I will inevitably feel anxious.

"So what do you think, if anything, will be? And when will it be? Zhao Kuangyin asked in a deep voice.

"But everything must be related to His Majesty's dragon chair, and the assassination failure on the day he returned to Beijing made it even more difficult to directly assassinate His Majesty. Of course, it is not excluded that the real is the virtual, and the virtual is the real. ”

Zhao Zheng said: "If you can't move, it's possible...... It is necessary to guard against the recurrence of the old incident of Chen Qiaoyi. As for when, the courtiers originally thought that the end of the year and the beginning of the year would be unstable, but now it seems that there is nothing wrong with it. The next thing to guard against is the long Spring Festival (the emperor's birthday) of His Majesty, and the ...... This was especially true when envoys and foreign ministers gathered in Bianliang. ”

Zhao Zheng wanted to talk about Empress Dowager Du's funeral, but the words came to his lips and swallowed them back. In the original history, Empress Dowager Du did collapse in the second year of Jianlong. But now that the butterfly's wings are waving, the life span of the Empress Dowager Du may be extended! Even if you don't, you don't dare to say this kind of nonsense.

"Well, that makes sense!" Zhao Kuangyin pondered for a long time and muttered: "Chen Qiao mutiny, Chen Qiao ...... that night"

"Gorou, I've given you a mission!" Suddenly, Zhao Kuangyin seemed to have a flash of inspiration, his face was much more solemn, and he ordered: "You investigate secretly, but all the people and things related to the Chenqiao Mutiny, no clues can be missed, maybe you can find any clues from it, I will give you some hints and details." ”

"Obey the order!" While Zhao Zheng received the order, he felt a little strange in his heart, was the Chen Qiao Mutiny personally planned by Boss Zhao? Or was it really a coincidence? Is there anything you don't know about? Thinking about the scene that night, Zhao Zheng was also suspicious.

Zhao Kuangyin advised: "Remember, this matter is carried out in secret, except for you and me, no third party can know." ”

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the minister knows it!" Receiving such a heavy responsibility, Zhao Zheng felt a little pressured. What's even more surprising is Zhao Kuangyin's trust in himself, this kind of thing is not something that anyone can entrust.

Zhao Kuangyin instructed again: "Also, from now on, you need to pay attention to everything that happens in Bianliang, and you can't let go of any clues." ”

Seeing this scene, Zhao Zheng couldn't help but wonder, is it his own speculation, or the emperor is suspicious, how can he feel a little bit like a soldier? Zhao Zheng carefully recalled the historical materials he had read in his previous life, during the Jianlong period of the early Song Dynasty, except for the two rebellions of Li Yun and Li Chongjin, it seemed that other major events did not happen.

But...... When I was immersed in the scene, I realized how rough the historical records were, and there was a big discrepancy between the real experience and the records in a few words between the pen and paper.

My personal experience is completely different from the comments of later generations, not to mention that history is not static, and I am an outlier. If there is really a sudden mutation, it is not impossible for the five generations and ten kingdoms to become six generations and ten kingdoms.

All in all, it is indispensable to be prepared.

Zhao Kuangyin said: "After the New Year, I will authorize you to expand the scale of the Imperial City Division's secret agents, and this Imperial City will make you have to be a good one!" ”

"Obey the order!" Zhao Zheng happily accepted the order, although the pressure was not small, but he was also very interested, and it was more about his life.

"By the way, it's the New Year in a few days, and it's not convenient for you to continue to stay in the concierge." Zhao Kuangyin groaned: "After the New Year, I will give you a mansion, you are not young, you should also have a home, otherwise you will be wronged by Fu Li in the future, and I will not be able to explain to King Wei." ”

"What does 陛xià mean?" Zhao Zheng was suddenly overjoyed, so Zhao Kuangyin promised to help propose?

"Will I break my promise for something?" Zhao Kuangyin frowned, pretending to be angry.

Zhao Zheng smiled: "Naturally not, thank you Majesty!" ”

"There will be a banquet in the palace on Chinese New Year's Eve, you can also participate!"

Zhao Kuangyin's words made Zhao Zheng a little stupid, what is the situation? The banquet of the Chinese New Year's Eve is like a family banquet, and the official court's greetings only began on the first day of the first lunar month, and he seems to be a foreign minister......

"It's the queen mother's meaning, you just come!" Zhao Kuangyin added, which made Zhao Zheng even more puzzled.

Which is this singing of Empress Dowager Du? Is it the old lady who wants to thank the Dingli Institute for saving her life at the beginning of the year? Or do you think of yourself as a junior? Or do you think you are a righteous son? Thinking of the classic passages in the storytelling, Zhao Zheng's heart was pounding.

Zhao Kuangyin didn't say much, but said: "You just come, make sure you are worth the trip." ”

The emperor said that the trip was worthwhile, it was inevitable, and Zhao Zheng no longer thought about it, and waited for the so-called surprise peacefully.

……

In the Wei Palace, Fu Yanqing and his wife were also stunned, and the Empress Dowager Yi ordered them to enter the palace for a banquet on Chinese New Year's Eve.

Chinese New Year's Eve is a family feast!

Compared with Zhao Zheng's hindsight, Fu Yanqing naturally knew that it was a little strange.

Princess Qin whispered: "Lord, Rong'er is Guangyi's wife, you and I are the queen mother's in-laws, the emperor's relatives and relatives, and it seems reasonable to go to the palace for a family banquet." ”

"It's okay if it's a weekday, but Chinese New Year's Eve is too special, I'm afraid it's different!" Fu Yanqing pondered for a moment and said in a low voice: "Chinese New Year's Eve As soon as you and I enter the palace gate, this will ...... back."

Fu Yanqing knows very well that this is not simply a meal, it can be regarded as a supreme honor, but how can it not be an imperial power? After eating this meal, his status as a Fu family will be "another matter" in the future.

"The queen mother's grace can't be shirked!" Qin muttered to himself, as if he was a little worried.

Fu Yanqing shook his head and said: "Naturally, it's hard to shirk, you didn't read the Yi decree to understand, let's take Fu Li into the palace together." ”

"Fu Li? Queen Mother, this is ......"

"It must have something to do with Gorou!" Fu Yanqing muttered, "As expected, Gorou will also go to the banquet." ”

"Goro? What do you mean......"

"Yes, that's what it means!" Fu Yanqing smiled: "You should rest assured now, right?" ”

"If the Queen Mother comes forward, it will naturally be the best." Qin smiled and nodded, feeling a lot more relieved.

Fu Yanqing said: "I ordered the ancestor worship earlier, we are not here on Chinese New Year's Eve, and the children are casual and can be happier." Only two girls...... Alas! ”

The second lady of the Fu family is the second queen of Chai Rong, and now she lives in the West Palace with the honorific title of the Empress Dowager Zhou, and the orphans and widows are not lonely. Even if the Fu family wanted to care about visiting, the emperor would not allow it.

In all dynasties, the control of the previous generation of abolished emperors was extremely strict, and it was already commendable that Chai Zongxun could save a life, what else could he hope for? (To be continued......)