Kaifeng is divided into the inner city and the outer city, the inner city is about more than 20 miles in radius, it is the imperial city of the Great Song Dynasty, and the garrison is extremely strict. The outer city is seventy or eighty miles long, and it is divided into several areas, and the white-walled Zhuhu area where the princely officials are located is forbidden to pedestrians and ordinary people to come and go at will.

In addition to this, there are the residences of ordinary people, a large number of shopping blocks, and a sizable slum area.

As early as before coming to Kaifeng, Zhang Shang had already sent someone to arrange everything, and purchased a large mansion in the area close to the white-walled Zhuhu.

Kaifeng, a mansion.

"Childe came from afar, I don't know how I feel along the way?" Before Zhang Shang stepped down from the carriage, Chu Nangong had already greeted him. He smiled and looked at Zhang Shang who got out of the carriage, stroked his beard and smiled.

"It's shocking, I can't bear to look at it." Zhang Shang shook his head slightly and sighed.

Although he knew that the border war had never stopped, and that the life of the border people was very difficult, he did not know much about the situation in the interior. And this time, Zhang Shang did not choose to fly directly to Kaifeng, but drove the carriage all the way slowly.

It was precisely because of this that he deeply realized how erosive the situation in the Great Song Dynasty was, and how restless the hearts of the people in the world were.

Because of the matter of Huashigang, the people in Jiangnan have long been miserable. In the east of the Great Song Dynasty, Liangshanbo was ready to move, and Fang La, who was in the south of the Yangtze River, acted more and more without concern. Even Zhang Shang can vaguely see that the Great Song Dynasty is not far from the chaos in the world.

Only now did he understand why many great sages mentioned the unity of knowledge and action.

Originally, Zhang Shang still had some illusions about the imperial court of the Great Song Dynasty, hoping that they could stabilize the situation in the world and make it easier for him to harvest his faith. But with an in-depth understanding of the situation in various parts of the Great Song Dynasty, Zhang Shang couldn't help but smile a little more bitterly at his previous judgment, as well as a touch of helplessness.

The Great Song Dynasty has been sick to the roots, and it is far from being solved by simple reform. There must be a top-down, vigorous bloody revolution to completely wake up this oriental lion who is indulged in prosperity.

Perhaps, you really can't choose to simply sit idly by?

Zhang Shang took a deep breath and didn't know what to do for a while.

"Childe has come from afar, and he is tired of thinking about it, so it is better to rest first." When Chu Nangong heard Zhang Shang's words, he said mildly with a satisfied smile on his face.

For Zhang Shang's perception, Chu Nangong was quite satisfied.

As the so-called unity of knowledge and action, if you can't deeply understand the general trend of the world, what can you talk about planning for the future? Even the most intelligent strategists can only make astonishing plans when they have all the information they need.

"Childe, according to the itinerary plan you made before, your two-day itinerary is quite urgent. Tonight you need to go to Baiqiong Jade Tower to attend a grand charity dinner, and meet the future young lady by the way. And tomorrow, we need to go to the Li Mansion to visit Master Li Gefei. Tian Yan followed Zhang Shang closely like a personal secretary, pointing out his recent itinerary.

Zhang Shang was very satisfied with Tian Yan's reminder, which could save him a lot of effort.

Tian Yan, the little boss in Qin Shi Mingyue, the first assassin under Zhao Hao, the startled salamander, has reached the middle stage of his supernatural powers. Of course, the most important thing is that the other party is cautious and resourceful, and once single-handedly played with the hundreds of schools of thought in applause. It was precisely because of her caution and intelligence that Zhang Shang chose to take her with him as a secretary.

It's just that when he listened to the itinerary, he couldn't help frowning slightly to show a look of surprise, and wondered: "Charity dinner, what is that, I have had this trip?" ”

"Summer is the season most prone to natural disasters, so every year at this point in mid-May, the Yin Sect will host a grand poetry meeting in Qiongyu Tower.

However, because the prince was not interested in the poetry meeting, the concubine directly named the theme of the event.

This poetry meeting invites not the world's well-known romantic talents, or the wealthy gentry with strong assets from all parties, or the well-known politicians in the court today. The poetry festival is only one aspect of the event, the most important of which is to auction off some original paintings and calligraphy of literati and artists, as well as some strange things, most of which will be collected into the national treasury for disaster relief.

And this is also an important reason why the Yin Sect is not only not suppressed by all forces, but is more and more nourishing. Before we left, the old lady had repeatedly explained that she must let her son go to this grand meeting to meet the world. Tian Yan explained with a smile.

When Zhang Shang heard this, he was a little funny, he didn't know what his mother meant.

It is nothing more than wanting the two parties to meet in advance, and it is best for both parties to be familiar with each other and cultivate their feelings. After all, according to the ancient custom, once the man officially makes the dowry, it is not easy for the two parties to meet before marriage. And Zhang Shang also believes that as early as when he left Chang'an, the other party should have received the news.

Zhang Shang pondered for a moment, nodded casually, and said, "Okay, since it's my mother's request, then we'll go to see the world together tonight." ”

He also wanted to see what this so-called grand event, as well as the young talents of the Great Song Dynasty, looked like.

"Because of the Chongyang real person, Kaifeng has now gathered most of the forces in Kyushu. Therefore, the specifications of this poetry meeting are far beyond the past, and it is best for Childe to prepare in advance. And according to the latest news we have got, it seems that someone wants to smash the field this time. ”

The corners of Tian Yan's mouth curled slightly, revealing a moving smile. Especially when it comes to someone trying to smash the field, her narrow eyes narrowed slightly, like a fox waiting for its prey to take the bait.

Zhang Shang became interested and asked, "Oh, there are still people who want to smash the field?" ”

"Cihang Jingzhai, Taoism Longhu Mountain, Maoshan and other Fu Seal three mountains and one lineage, and even Western Xia, Jin Kingdom and other countries, do not want to let go of this opportunity." Tian Yan said, the smile on his face became more and more charming.

Zhang Shang was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then after pondering for a while, he already understood a little.

The matter of Taoist Dachang has become a foregone conclusion, and Buddhism is obviously not to be outdone, or does not want to sit and wait for death. And Cihang Jingzhai is a pawn they push, or a temporary Buddhist leader. As for the many sects of Taoism, the same is true.

As for the other countries, Zhang Shang didn't know much about it, and he didn't bother to ask too much.

He had a bright smile on his face, and said with interest: "In this way, tonight's event is quite lively. In this way, it's really hard not to see it. Anyway, my Yin and Yang family has disappeared in the eyes of the world for nearly a thousand years, and it's time to show some scenery. ”

When several people heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up, and they still didn't understand what Zhang Shang meant.

He went this time, not as the son of the Zhang family, let alone as an ordinary Song person, but as the young master of the Yin and Yang family!

Zhang Shang smiled and did not explain.

This time, in addition to making the Yin and Yang family appear in front of the world, so that he can become the face of his future, he also plans to make some small foreshadowing for the affairs of the East China Sea.

Since it is the land of immortals, how can there be no immortal treasures!