Luoyang, the eastern capital of the Sui and Tang dynasties, the divine capital of the Wu and Zhou dynasties, and the Xijing of the Great Song Dynasty.

There were five dynasties in the Liang, Tang, Jin and Han dynasties, but the capital of the Later Tang Dynasty was built in Luoyang, and the rest were in Bianliang.

There is a reason for this, in addition to relying on the canal for convenient transportation, Luoyang itself is also very dilapidated.

The Anshi Rebellion was the first impact, and the later Huangchao Uprising, a series of wars at the end of the Tang Dynasty, ruined a magnificent and wealthy Luoyang City.

Although dilapidated, it is still the center of the Central Plains, especially the Heluo region, and its strategic significance is not trivial. It was established by the Great Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin set the capital of Dong/Beijing Bianliang, and Luoyang was the capital of Xijing.

Of course, in addition to geographical, political, and military considerations, this may also have something to do with Zhao Kuangyin's personal feelings, as he was born in Luoyang's Jiama camp.

Although I have a special relationship with Luoyang, I can come back from Zezhou, and I can go directly to Bianliang in the southeast, so why do I have to make a special turn to Luoyang? Let yourself wait in Luoyang and have something to do?

Zhao Zheng was very puzzled by this, but the emperor made a holy decree, so he could only obey obediently. In desperation, Zhao Zheng had no choice but to send the little county lord away, and he had to say goodbye.

Fu Li is gone, as she feared, back to Bianliang, she is the noble county lord. And his status is still low, this is an era of respect and humility, and there is a huge gap between the courtyard walls of the palace.

Therefore, if you want to make a difference in the Great Song Dynasty, you must either get a title, or develop in your career and become a high-ranking official.

That's right, military generals are also okay, at the beginning of the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, the situation of emphasizing literature and ignoring military force has not yet been formed, look at the generals in the world, which one is not bullish? Especially those feudal envoys who are divided into one side, they are like the emperor of the soil, and if they are lucky, it is not impossible to become the emperor of the world.

Maybe with his own mind and some ideas, he can also achieve something in business, and even become a giant who rivals the rich. But in this era, there was an order of Shinong industry and commerce, and the status of merchants was low, not to mention that they were on a par with the people of the king's lordship.

Therefore, if you want to thrive in the Great Song Dynasty, you have to make meritorious contributions as much as possible, so as to be promoted or obtain a knighthood, so that you can mix up some appearance and status.

The life-saving grace of Chen Qiao's mutiny, this time in Luzhou, it should be said that he overfulfilled the task, should Zhao Kuangyin give a reward? But shouldn't the reward for meritorious deeds be carried out in Bianliang? What does it mean to come to Luoyang?

There is also a very critical issue, strictly speaking, Zhao Zheng is still a monk now, and it is urgent to return to the vulgar. The matter in Luzhou has ended, Zhao Kuangyin shouldn't stop it anymore, right?

After waiting in Luoyang for a few days, Zhao Kuangyin's royal car finally came back, and Zhao Pu came to announce himself into the palace on the same day.

After a few months, Zhao Pu was promoted quickly, from the right counselor to the privy councilor, and now he is also serving as a guard in Xijing. It can be said that the saint is in the middle of the day, and he is particularly trusting.

"How is Goro's injury? Can it be completely restored? As soon as I met Zhao Pu, he was extremely enthusiastic, giving people a feeling of spring breeze.

"Thank you Mr. Zhao for your concern, it's no longer a problem."

Zhao Pu nodded with a smile and said, "It's okay, the official family is also worried!" ”

Zhao Zheng secretly slandered himself, Zhao Kuangyin was worried? Do you have such a heavy weight? People are just kind words, so why take them seriously? ”

"There are labor officials who are worried about it, and Zhao Zheng is ashamed." When Zhao Kuangyin greeted him face-to-face, Zhao Zheng was also so low-key and polite.

Zhao Kuangyin said with a smile: "You can afford this, Luzhou's affairs are done beautifully." ”

"The official family is falsely praised, I just completed the task by luck, if it weren't for General Han Lingkun's timely arrival, I would have almost died in Qingtian Gorge, and I would have to implicate the county lord of Fu." As a courtier, in front of the emperor, modesty is very important.

"I've already heard about your affairs in Luzhou, but I don't see it, you are not small, and you actually use the names of King Wei and Fu Erlang to go out to deceive people? It's a big lie, aren't you afraid that the fake will come true and make a big mess? Zhao Kuangyin looked at Zhao Zheng with interest, his eyes were very focused and curious.

"I was forced to be helpless, General Chu Zhaofu didn't know the truth, if I had followed his orders at the time, I would have killed Lord Fu, this matter...... Square peg. Zhao Zheng said: "I had no choice but to lie, the poor monk believes in the loyalty of the Fu Wangye family to His Majesty, and also believes in His Majesty's accurate judgment, so he is not worried about chaos." ”

Zhao Kuangyin said with a smile: "Good boy, when you return to Bianliang, King Wei and Fu Erlang are afraid that they will want to settle accounts with you." ”

"Not really, right?" Zhao Zheng said wrongly: "I'm trying to save his daughter, Lord Fu won't be so stingy, right?" ”

"Naturally, Lord Fu won't be surprised by this, but if you pretend to be Fu Liqing/Lang, it will damage his reputation, and King Wei is afraid that he will not be able to get along with you."

"It's an expedient measure, I believe that Lord Fu will not be so unkind." Zhao Zheng smiled, if Fu Yanqing was really so unreasonable, then he would really be wronged.

Zhao Kuangyin asked with a smile: "But I heard that you have a good relationship with Fu Li?" Desperately protecting her along the way, almost losing his life for her? ”

"This is a matter that His Majesty has explained, and it is my duty, so I should do my best."

"You did your best, and you almost lost your life." Zhao Kuangyin said with a smile: "But Fu Li seems to be good, for five days and five nights, I can't untie my clothes and stay in front of your sickbed, it's commendable!" ”

"Huh?" Zhao Zheng knew that Fu Li was haggard to take care of himself, but he didn't know about five days and five nights, and he felt strange for a while.

"What's the matter, got an idea?" Zhao Kuangyin looked at himself with a smile, and even Zhao Pu on the side couldn't help laughing.

Zhao Zheng is full of black lines, how can the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty and the future prime minister be so gossipy? How can you disrespect the king?

"Don't be embarrassed, if you really have an idea, I may be able to fulfill one or two."

Fulfill? How? Zhao Kuangyin's words were plausible, which made people involuntarily think about what was wrong, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Of course, there are prerequisites, and you need to exchange your skills and merits." Zhao Kuangyin's words changed, his expression was a lot more solemn, and he asked: "I know everything else, but only in Bagongyuan, if it is right, someone intercepted it, how did you escape?" ”

Zhao Zheng had to admire Zhao Kuangyin's ability, he inquired so clearly, and knew such secret details, in front of him, did others have secrets to speak of?

In view of this, Zhao Zheng made no secret of it and told the truth.

Zhao Pu couldn't help but praise: "It's really a clever tongue, a lotus tongue, in such a situation, you can talk eloquently, and it is not easy to talk about Liu Jiye!" ”

Zhao Kuangyin smiled: "A three-inch tongue is worth a million male masters, you kid...... Yes, it's just that you made such a big wish to Liu Jiye, do you have the ability to realize it? He can agree, and he really looks up to you! ”

Zhao Zheng sneered and said: "I had to talk about it at that time, but the grace of life can't be reversed, so I have to ask His Majesty for a favor, and if I encounter the Yang family's affairs in the future, I will open up a little." ”

"Let's talk about it then, what you promised, you will fulfill it yourself." Zhao Kuangyin's attitude is surprisingly kind, completely like a homely joke.

Zhao Zheng took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, is this matter considered appropriate?" Does it count as credit? ”

Zhao Kuangyin nodded and said: "Count, it's a great achievement, your watch is even better than I imagined, very good!" ”

Hearing such a sincere praise from the emperor, Zhao Zheng felt happy in his heart, and asked in a low voice: "......What is that still a mundane thing?"

Zhao Kuangyin turned around and glanced at Zhao Pu, and said with a smile: "Yes, there is such an important matter...... I didn't want you to return to the vulgar, but you can't even recite the "Mantra of Death" and the "Dizo Bodhisattva Sutra" well, but I don't dare to let you be embarrassed again, go back to the vulgar! ”

"I still have to go back to Dingli Academy, I don't know when the little monk can return to Bianliang?"

I didn't want Zhao Kuangyin to wave his hand and said: "Just go back to Bianliang, since it's a courtesy, just find a temple in Luoyang." ”

"White Horse Temple is good!" Zhao Pu smiled: "The minister can help arrange it!" ”

"Okay, Zeping, then you can help arrange it!" Zhao Kuangyin turned around and said, "Hurry up and return the customs, I have something to explain to you when it's over." It's done, over there in the Wei Wangfu, I may be able to complete one or two, you have to cherish the opportunity. ”

Belch......

Zhao Zheng was confused, the emperor and the future prime minister, which one is this singing?