Next to the State Bridge, Cai Xiang's mansion.

Cai You hurriedly entered the inner courtyard, this young Cai Xianggong, who was in his fifties and still had a habit of being in the ya, had a rare sad face these days. It made the servants and maids he met on the way feel a little strange.

Xiao Cai Xianggong has been extremely moisturizing recently. Since the palace change, Cai Jing has mastered almost all the administrative power of the entire Great Song Empire, except for Xiao Yan, who is fighting against him, and even the emperor is no longer in the eyes of her husband. Xiao Cai Xianggong also got rid of the continuous bad luck after the defeat of the Yan War, and once again ushered in a happy life as the No. 1 Ya of the Cai family.

It turned out that even though the Western Mansion had promised to send it, it could not be arranged. Even Cai Jing couldn't reach out to snatch such an important position in the Xifu controlled by Xiao Yan. Xiao Cai Xianggong changed to a political hall official correction.

This dispatch was also temporarily set up after the palace change, and it was completely for Cai Youyin. Xi is the will of Wang Anshi to set up a five-room official inspection when he changed the law that day. But it didn't have the power of the original dispatch. Cai Jing doesn't need his unsuccessful son to make a difference in official affairs, it's just to put him under his nose and save trouble.

knows his son Cai Jing very well, and it is definitely not enough to succeed, and it is more than enough to fail.

This dispatch sounds very powerful, but in this dispatch it is actually very idle.

In the past, Cai You, who had low eyes and low hands, would naturally be full of complaints, and even cause some trouble. Back then, it wasn't Cai Jing who suppressed his power, so that this little Cai Xiang voted for Liang Shicheng and Wang Qin's generation, and he cheated his father ruthlessly.

But this time, Xiao Cai Xianggong stayed steadily in this idle dispatch. There was no complaint.

One is that even if Cai You is dissatisfied, he has no other thighs to hug. His own father has stood at the pinnacle of the power of Dr. Wenchen for more than 100 years, and the thickest thigh is his own father. Take refuge in Xiao Yan. The idea is a joke.

The second is that although Cai Jing didn't dare to hand over important matters to Cai You to do, Cai You still relied on his father's current status to do the work of selling official porridge in full swing. In this, Cai Jing has never restrained his son. It's just up to him. In addition to the famous mansion Dayi, the three divisions of the central government hall Hanyuan are sent urgently, and the others are left to their own sons. For example, the noble and noble officials such as mentioning the palace view do not need Cai Jing to nod. Cai You himself can collect money with one hand and deliver goods with the other.

Although these days are short, Cai You has no less than hundreds of thousands of dollars in his pocket. Originally, he and Cai Jing had already separated from each other. Enjoy and be very luxurious, after the defeat of Fa Yan and the retirement of idleness. A family fortune is almost ruined. Now that the wealth is rolling in, Cai You is throwing himself into it, and there is no higher pursuit for the time being. In addition to pimping and selling officials to make money all day long, it is a constant feast. Enjoy the status of the stars and the moon. It's a laugh every day.

But today, Xiao Cai Xiang's face is rare and anxious. even took a break from the endless entertainment and rushed to Cai Jing's mansion, which had not been in the door for two months.

Today, Cai Jing is in the house.

In the Yan King Xiao Yan, the army will be sent out, the East Mansion and the forbidden Zhong are united, and the soft resistance to Xiao Yan wants to serve Zhao Kai, and the two generations of kings drove the royal car to conquer Hedong. Among the Kyoshi. Undercurrents are surging. The local town is strong, and the soldiers are strong. The county of the world. Looking forward to the outcome of the Bianliang political dispute.

On the contrary, Cai Jing lost his previous diligence, and returned to the house to recuperate on the grounds of old illness. It seems to have deliberately avoided the center of the current political controversy.

His retreat made the world see it. Cai Xiangdong Mansion, and Yanwang West Mansion, I'm afraid it's really going to be a showdown. Otherwise, Cai Xiang would not have pretended to be like this!

Cai You wanted to come to the door to find his father, and at this time he had to come home.

Cai You was familiar with the way and went straight to the inner study, but outside the inner study, he was carefully stopped by Cai Jing's cronies and waiters.

Although Cai Jing claims to be in peace in the house, the Great Song Dynasty has important political affairs, which one does not need him to nod? It is nothing more than moving the office from the internal affairs hall of Xuandemen to his own mansion.

was stopped by Cai Jing's personal entourage, and Cai You also knew that Cai Jing was meeting guests. However, his identity is not ordinary after all, he can walk indoors, only through the screen, and quietly listen to what Cai Jing is saying.

The layout of Cai Jing's inner study is also very large, and the outer hall is full of carved partition windows, covered with fine yarn. The old man can't see it, so it's the best way to get light. The hall is surrounded by tall bookshelves, on which are densely placed with books of various colors, exuding the fragrance of ink. The Song edition of the book is beautifully bound and meticulously printed, and it is placed there like a work of art. On the four walls, there are all famous calligraphy and paintings, as well as a lot of Cai Jing's own ink treasures, which are placed in the same place with those famous artists of the previous generation, which are not only not inferior, but even surpassed.

To the south of the study hall, separated by a screen, there is a richly furnished quiet room. The original intention was that when the master was tired of reading and writing, he could rest here. But Cai Jing is now in the mansion, and he likes to sit in this small quiet room. Although Cai Jing is no longer very useful in this inner study with a rich collection of books, he has even less time to write in person. But as a real literati, he was born in the Great Song Dynasty, and in his later years, he was still closer to Moxiang, and he felt more at ease.

And the guests Cai Jing will meet here are not really confidant Sasuke, important ministers of the court, and they can't take a step in when they are idle.

Cai You tiptoed outside the screen and heard a clear and powerful voice coming from inside. Cai You also knew this voice, it was He Li.

He Li is the champion of Zhao Jizheng and the fifth year. From the very beginning, Cai Jing has attached great importance to this young and stylish character. Cai Jing employs people, likes to be brilliant, likes to be meticulous and capable, and likes people who are smart and observant. He Li happened to have everything.

Under the care of Cai Jing, He Li came smoothly all the way, from the secretary of the provincial school to the promotion of the Gyeonggi scholars, and then the people of the house, the people of the middle school, all the way were sent by the nobles. It's the storage seed. He was also reprimanded with Cai Jing's ups and downs, and was once the prefect of Suining. This champion Lang, who has been circling in the secret circle, shows his true shrewdness and ability, and governs the place in all directions. The mountains are tied, and their reputation rises.

With the restoration of Cai Jing's status again, He Li also returned to Beijing. At this time, he jumped to such an important position as Zhongcheng in the imperial history. This is the hope of raising for a few more years. Steadily entered the political hall. As a result, during this period, Liang Shicheng, Wang Qin and others attacked Cai Jing for the last time. He Li Shangshu, after counting the fifteen crimes of Liang Shicheng Wang Qin and others, please behead them to thank the world. As a result, there was no doubt that he stepped down with Cai Jing and rushed to Taizhou to become the governor. But this piece also made He Li's reputation unparalleled for a while.

After the palace change, Cai Jing was in charge of the political affairs hall alone. Naturally, I can't forget this right-hand man. He Li immediately returned to the capital gate and participated in the governor's affairs. The cool umbrella is in hand, and the Kaifeng Mansion is Yin. With such an arrangement, it can be seen that Cai Jing attaches great importance to He Li!

Let He Li lead Kaifeng Mansion Yin as a big ginseng. This can be regarded as knowing people and doing good things. First, He Li has experience in local governance, can endure complicated things, and can manage details. Second, He Li once mentioned the study of Gyeonggi for several years, and he was a scholar. I want to give face to this old mountain chief. Listen to him too. The three are the champions of Kaifeng Mansion Yin, and they haven't seen each other for many years. Now Cai Jing needs all kinds of prestige to compete with Xiao Yan for the hearts of the people in Bianliang, and it is the prestige that this person who controls the political resources can manage, so that Xiao Yan and other powerful ministers with strong troops can be tied for a while!

Cai You really wanted to hear what characters like He Li had to say. But it only caught one tail. I heard He Li just say, "............ The public measures are measured, and the students are respected. One qiē compliance is. ”

Cai Jing's gentle voice also sounded: "The affairs of Kaifeng Mansion will be handed over to Wen Jin, and a certain person will naturally be relieved." And watch those students who are too close. Don't rush into it. King Yan was angry, but it was not a trick. At the moment, all the qiē is quiet. ”

Then Cai You heard the sound of his clothes moving, presumably He Li got up and saluted to receive his orders.

Then Cai Jing asked slowly: "When it rains, how is the cost of the advance army in Hedong that King Yan needs to be arranged?" ”

In the quiet room, the sound of clogs sounded again. Cai Jing's most important assistant in financial management is now also in the governor's affairs, and he is still in charge of Cai Jing's money bag.

Cai Jingdong asked, and Gao Dai immediately replied: "Originally, the well water of the East and West Mansions did not interfere with the river water. King Yan confiscated all the proceeds of the Gate Control Army of the capital and did not enter the three divisions. The cost of raising and using soldiers for the Shenwu Changsheng Army was also all taken by King Yan himself. This time, the division first sent to aid the Hedong Army. The lion of King Yan opened his mouth widely, and asked the Dongfu for a reward of 700,000 yuan, 500,000 yuan for the outfit, and 220,000 yuan for hiring a man's carriage and horse. There is also a strange amount of 310,000 yuan in grain discount............ That adds up to nearly two million dollars! My husband also knows that now the three divisions of the family belongings, with income and expenditure, where is there any spare money? However, I still obeyed my husband's instructions, demolished the east wall to make up the west wall, raised 820,000 yuan in envoy fees, first sent King Yan, and then promised to make up for it within a month. In short, don't pick out the slightest mistake for King Yan at this time. ”

Cai Jing said silently and slowly: "...... That's it, what King Yan wants, what the broken family will give him. Don't push, don't make trouble. Or is it a qiē quiet first............ Tomorrow, Yanwang Hedong reinforcements should be sent? ”

Gao Dai and He Li both responded: "Tomorrow the oath should be issued, presumably the military situation in Hedong is urgent." ”

Cai Jing didn't have anything to say, just sent off the guests softly.

Cai You stood behind the screen when he heard footsteps, and then saw two officials covered in vermilion come out. Among them, Gao Yu is familiar, and he is familiar with Cai Yu after being surprised. And He Li is a handsome middle-aged guy with a white face and a long body and an elegant demeanor. When he saw Cai You, his face sank. And Cai You didn't treat him well, so the two of them didn't know each other.

Cai You was originally invested in Liang Shicheng's disciples, how could He Li look down on him. And Cai You, the No. 1 Yanzi Yanei, how can he bow down. Although they are both Cai Jing's closest people, these two people collided with each other on the road, and they both got up and walked separately, never saying a word.

This is not the place to talk and be angry, and the two of them are not more embarrassed. Gao Dai pulled He Li and hurriedly left. Cai You looked at He Li's back and snorted, then dressed up and reported loudly: "Father, the child asks to see." ”

Cai Jing's voice sounded from within, making Cai You see. Cai You turned the screen and saw Cai Jing leaning on the Hu bed, with a velvet blanket of golden monkey hair piled on his legs. Behind the bed, there were two maids standing silently holding charcoal-warmed ginseng soup warm cages, spit pots and other utensils.

Cai Xiang, these maids, are not only young, but also as delicate as flowers. And it's all rigorously trained. Even if he stood behind Cai Jing for a day, he could remain motionless and silent. And Cai Jing will meet the important ministers of the imperial court. Even in the political hall, the directors have always brought maids to serve. No matter how upright the minister is, he doesn't dare to say that it's not.

Cai You didn't dare to look at those maids more, and bowed deeply to Cai Jing: "Meet Daddy." ”

Cai Jing's face was slightly tired, but he did not show the old state when he lost his position. In his eyes, he seemed to be more agile and sharp than he was twenty years ago. waved his hand lightly: "That's it, it's rare for you to come to see a certain time." What's the trouble this time? ”

Cai You got up, sat down by himself, and suddenly called out to hit the sky: "How can the child cause trouble again?" The situation is delicate. The child is still afraid of mistakes, how can he dare to cause any incident? ”

Since Cai Jing has had several ups and downs, he is expected to stand on the peak of another kind of powerful minister again in the eighth year. Xiao Cai Xianggong, who is in his fifties, no longer has the spirit of betraying his father's subordinates, and his speech is much more flattering. The appearance of deliberately pretending to be tender and cute in front of his father. Xiao Yan wanted to watch from the side. I guess I can spit it out.

Cai Jing smiled coldly: "Just say something, what kind of dispatch did you see this time?" Is it, Hebei, or Jiangnan? Is it a pro-people official, or a salt affairs guide, or where is the tax superintendent? ”

Cai You shook his head, with a rare look of fear on his face, and said softly: "Xiao thief............"

Before two words came out, Cai Jing interrupted him: "It's King Yan." The imperial court system is related, how can it be ignored? ”

Cai You swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Ne said: "Xiao ...... King Yan sent troops, and the undercurrents were turbulent. But those who are concerned about the current situation know that King Yan's control over Jingzhong is weak............ The children know that the princes in the court will definitely make a move towards King Yan. Otherwise, how to use the royal driver to recruit and drag King Yan in Bianliang? It's just that Daddy Mingjian, who knows that King Yan will not break the net and kill in the capital? What will happen then? ”

Cai Jing looked at his unsuccessful son fixedly.

In the current situation, even Cai You can see it. What do people in the game not understand? has a showdown with Xiao Yan, and it is not far away. But Xiao Yan still dared to send his own personal guards out of the Chinese army, nothing more than that he still had a military horse in his hand, and it may not be enough to go into battle, but it is still more than enough to wash Bianliang in blood. Xiao Yanxu thought that this was the case, so he boldly let the most useful Chinese army under his command set off, that is, under the guise of taking the entire Bianliang civil and military officials as the hostage?

Thinking that this Nanlaizi has always been accustomed to taking risks in order to reap the greatest benefits, it should also be a choice he will make.

This is the most common idea among those who can understand the current situation in Bianliang.

And Cai Jing naturally thought deeper.

Carefully calculating the strength that Xiao Yan can master, it is nothing more than the victory of Hedong Shenwu and the new army of Bianliang. Yandi may still have arrangements, but the news reported by Wu Min only vaguely mentioned a point, and said that Yandi Xiao Yan's private army is rumored to have been transferred to Yunnei. Even the main generals named Wang Gui and Tang Huai, who were presiding over Yandi, all rushed to Yunnei to take charge. Yandi military horses can be ignored. Not to mention that the Yongning Army should be able to block and suppress this lone army that is hanging far away.

Hedong Shenwu often wins, and it has been contained. The new army of Bianliang is already empty. And Cai Jing and others have other means to divide and disintegrate.

As long as one of the Western Army and the Yongning Army can each return to Bianliang in time, there is a possibility that Xiao Yan will be overturned overnight in the capital gate!

As for whether Xiao Yan will make a move to break the net, Cai Jing is naturally prepared.

Before the arrival of the Western Army and the Yongning Army, all the qiē arranged by Cai Jing and his henchmen would never be launched. And what Xiao Yan asks for, he will try his best to meet it. I just want to be able to hold Xiao Yan for a short time!

When the Western Army and the Yongning Army were only a day or two away from Bianliang. At that time, the new army, which was mainly composed of the Gongwei Forbidden Army, was mobilized to disintegrate and clamor up and down. And the scholars were coerced by the public opinion of Bianliang Dumen, and they all opposed Xiao Yan. In the past two days, Xiao Yan must have no time to make any big moves! Maybe before they could gather the hearts of the army, the Western Army and the Yongning Army had already killed in Bianliang City!

As for how much damage will be made during the process, the people of Bianliang will suffer another catastrophe. The most remarkable thing is that Xiao Yan rushed into the forbidden and kidnapped Zhao Kai, and tried to flee with two generations of kings. Cai Jingjing didn't care about these at all. The Zhao family has a lot of descendants, and it is enough to send one more out. The people of Bianliang have enjoyed the prosperity of the capital for so many years, and they have paid a price, how can they be in the eyes of the people in the upper position?

Xiao Yan can escape, it is nothing more than going to Hedong. At that time, the resources of the center were lost, and only the east of the river depended. How to live in the north has a Jurchen. There is a counterattack by the imperial court in the south? As for the Jurchens going south, even if they promised them the land in Yunnei, they would give them more goods. Presumably, these Hulu are also happy to use it, so much so that even if they are allowed to have some New Year's coins, what will happen? It is not without precedent for the Great Song Dynasty to give the Liao people a year's coins and the Western Xia years.

If Xiao Yan's Chinese army does not move, it will be enough to suppress the new army. Cai Jing would never dare to make such a decisive move. Xiao Yan Bianliang's people. As long as the Western Army and the Yongning Army are separated for three or two days. It was enough for Xiao Yan to wash the blood of the court several times. But Xiao Yan took a risk, and the Chinese army went out and lost its backbone. There are too many means to disintegrate the new army. The army must still have enough minions to control it. Xiao Yan showed a flaw, and Cai Jing grasped it keenly!

This is the responsibility that must be borne as the head of the scholars. Otherwise, how could the Wenchen scholar and doctor system, which actually ruled the Great Song Dynasty for more than 100 years, push Cai Jing out. Giving back the authority that his ministers never had?

At the top of your game. It looks like a beautiful scenery, but it is actually dangerous.

The memory of the five generations is not far away, and the memories left for the current high-ranking civil servants are too painful. The martial arts are in charge, and the civil servants are as straight as slaves. A mutiny, a change of emperor, and an offensive between warlords are a bloody wash like chopping melons and vegetables. Even if he is lucky enough to survive, it is nothing more than surviving in the cracks of the military power of the martial arts. No one knows if there will be a tomorrow.

Since the establishment of the Great Song Dynasty, all systems have been constructed. All ways to rule. All of them are closely centered around a center, that is, to prevent and suppress the military ministers! Scholars and doctors, these martial artists will never be allowed to turn over again!

Therefore, Xiao Yan, who started with military power, set a dangerous precedent. Either they will be completely subdued by Xiao Yan, or the ministers will have a crazy counterattack! Such a trend, even if Cai Jing has such a status, he can't resist it.

It's a fight to the death. Man can betray his caste, but caste will not betray his caste.

Rather than being caught up in it in the end, going with the waves. Then, as the head of the Wenchen, he had to bear the consequences. It is better to be in Xiao Yan's fledgling and unconsolidated foundation. It's up to you to preside over it, and act decisively whenever you have the chance!

Such a move that benefits the entire ruling class is the act that truly keeps one's own wealth and the Great Song Dynasty consistent.

In the meantime, Cai Jing carefully scrutinized the odds, at least more than eighty percent. The remaining two percent belong to the destiny of heaven. It really made Xiao Yan's power grow, and they waited for them, so what could they do? The former ministers of the former dynasty have always been the targets of purges.

Serving Xiao Yan at this moment is of course a choice. But who would go to the forces of Xiao Yan, who has a weak foundation and is on the verge of crumbling at any time, at this moment?

If you can't put it into effect, and you can't sit back and watch him grow, the only choice is to start as soon as possible. No matter how you choose, it's better than being indecisive and missing the opportunity. Not to mention the comparison of the strength of the two sides now, Cai Jing's side is still above Xiao Yan!

made this decision, don't look at Cai Jingren's demeanor and demeanor in front of him. Only the personal maid around him knows how deeply this old man thinks and how painful he is!

But why should these thoughts be told to one's own unsuccessful son?

His eyes can only see a little in front of him, and only in himself. As long as he can still be capable, he is rich and rich, and that's it.

Cai Jing's silence is long. Cai You sat there, uncomfortable. Just as he was being hairy, he heard Cai Jing sigh slowly.

"You'er, in two days, you'll be sick at home. Send a few henchmen to escort you out of Beijing to Hebei for a while. Bianliang's affairs, you don't want to get involved in it. If there is anything to worry about for the father, Bianliang has changed recently. You will go back to your hometown in Mulanpi. For a while, the chaos did not reach there. If it's okay, I'll go back to Bianliang in a while. At that time, you will be absurd and willful, and you will only follow you. ”

Cai Jing's complexion, with these words, revealed deep exhaustion. There is no longer the dignity of a retainer who has been in power for decades. On the contrary, over the years, it is rare to show love for this son.

Even with Cai You's coldness, he couldn't help but be moved at this time, and suddenly a little burst into tears, stood up and said in horror: "Daddy............"

Cai Jing suddenly broke off and shouted: "Get out!" Listen to a certain arrangement! ”

This angry shout, like a tiger roaring in the forest, is still awe-inspiring! This old man has controlled the fate of countless people for decades, and although he is old, he is still enough to shock the crowd!

Perhaps only Xiao Yan is an exception.

The sound of clanging was loud, but it was the maid behind Cai Jing who was so frightened by this roar that the utensils in her hands fell, and she was busy kneeling down and pleading guilty.

Cai You was also frightened, even if he turned his back on his father's door before, he stepped down again. Cai Jing just smiled. During the festival, Cai You's nephews and nieces were also sent to ask. This is the first time I have seen my father so angry, with such a dangerous look flashing in his eyes!

Cai You got up in a hurry, hurriedly saluted, and left dejectedly. He didn't expect that he would come over today to inquire about the tone, and the final result would be like this.

After Cai You went for a long time, Cai Jing slowly got up and walked outside the door.

Outside the inner study, a large group of stewards and maids who had already heard the sound had arrived, but they did not dare to come in. Just waiting silently outside the door. Seeing Cai Jing step out, these people were busy kneeling down.

Cai Jing didn't look at them, and he didn't want anyone to help him, so he walked into the courtyard and looked at the sky overhead.

The spring sky of Bianliang is transparent and lofty. Compared with the smoke when every family burns charcoal for heating in winter, I don't know how clean and beautiful it is.

Ten days later, at most about half a month, what will be the scene of Bianliang under this sky?

Why does this Great Song Dynasty have a Xiao Yan............ (To be continued......)

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