As a result of the deterioration of the current situation, Ma Haishu had to send troops to the two places to maintain law and order, while he himself went north to Hangzhou to meet with Gojong Cho Go.

Xiao Ming, who was sailing along the coast, stood at the bow of the boat, thinking about why Zhao Gou was looking for him, or why was he in such a hurry? After thinking about it for a long time, he couldn't get the point, so he simply didn't think about it, he had to go to Ryukyu before returning to Hangzhou, and he hadn't been home for a long time, and he missed his children and wife a little.

For Xiao Ming, the Ryukyu home seems to be more like a home, because the houses are very similar to the houses of later generations, they are all reinforced concrete buildings, and large pieces of glass are used as windows for lighting, although there are still a lot of wooden furniture in the interior, but everywhere seems to be a postmodernist style.

When Xiao Ming returned home, the local maid reported that the wife and children were not there, but went out to play! This made Xiao Ming scratch his head, and after asking clearly, Xiao Ming put on simple clothes and took Gu Xiaoliu and Guo Shouxin with him, and it turned out that the family actually went to the beach for a picnic.

Xiao Ming rushed to Hulu Bay, which is a beach in Shuri with a back to the hillside, because the shape is very similar to half a gourd, so it is called Hulu Bay, there is a very soothing golden sand, white waves are constantly surging up, it is a very comfortable place to relax, and under the coconut trees under the hillside, Xiao Ming's family is playing there.

In the weather of May and June, the sea breeze is very gentle, the scenery in Hulu Bay is picturesque, the sea breeze blows through the rattling coconut grove, bringing a smell of barbecue, Xiao Ming knows that it is the barbecue method invented by Zhao Fujin, it is still the cooking method learned by the heroes when he was in Hezhong Mansion, and it is really pleasant to think of them.

Not far away, the women on the beach were playing with their two little daughters carved in pink and jade, and under the tree, a large carpet was stretched out, and a group of women seemed to be there, and Xiao Ming was stopped by a guard, which was the guard that Xiao Ming arranged to protect his family, but after he saw Xiao Ming, his face was solemn and he saluted with a gun, and then retreated to the side.

Xiao Ming walked to his family, and his son Xiao Yunwu was about to see Xiao Ming from a distance, and ran up with joy, Xiao Ming picked him up, looked at his flowery little clothes and asked, "Yun'er, how do you put on girls' clothes?" ”

"Aunt Jin made it!" Xiao Yunwu replied in a milky voice.

The three ladies and Zhao Fujin also saw Xiao Ming, the family reunion was a joy, the life on the Ryukyu Island was very comfortable, the three ladies were all radiant, even Cai'er, who had been a little sick, was ruddy, and Zhao Fujin was a lot fatter, and his round face looked two big eyes watery.

Xiao Ming took off the scarf around his neck and handed it to her: "It's a little dirty, help me wash it" The tone was like treating his own family, Zhao Fujin pursed his lips and smiled, put it away, Xiao Ming and the lady started a homely routine, constantly praising this plumpness, that face is more beautiful, making the three of them giggle!

Everyone said that this was a good idea that Sister Jin thought, they often came to the gourd king for picnics, enjoying the sun and beach outdoors does make people healthier, and the beach barbecue project is even more popular with the big guys, Xiao Ming saw that there were not only barbecue meat and grilled fish on the iron rack on the stove, but also all kinds of fruits and wine under the tent, and his stomach couldn't help but rumble.

Everyone laughed, the two daughters were carried back to wash their hands, Xiao Ming kissed them one by one, the family reunion was barbecue, it was indeed a joy, Xiao Ming beckoned Gu Xiaoliu to scoop the barbecue meat to the tiger guard standing guard in the distance and let them eat it too, he had already swallowed a squid leg!

"I'm going back to Hangzhou soon, you've been out of the palace for a long time, do you want to go back with me? By the way, there is also your brother," Xiao Ming asked Zhao Fujin while drinking.

"No return! It's still comfortable here! ”

"But ......?"

"But what?" Zhao Fujin asked with two big eyes.

Xiao Ming scratched his head and said, "How do I think I have abducted you!" ”

Zhao Fujin covered his mouth and smiled: "I ran away secretly, it has nothing to do with you, and if I want to leave now, Yun'er can't bear me!" ”

Xiao Yunwu stood up and hugged Zhao Fujin's neck and said, "Aunt Jin won't leave, Yun'er won't let you go!" ”

Xiao Ming was a little embarrassed, and he asked, "Have you ever been to see your eldest brother!" ”

Zhao Fujin's face was gloomy and said: "He still wants to return to the Central Plains Continent, and he also said that he wants to go to the ancestral mausoleum to worship and worship his father!" There are so many things in his heart that I can't let go of that I'll only go to see him every once in a while! ”

Xiao Ming sighed and said, "He won't blame me, right?" ”

Zhao Fujin said: "He should blame himself!" ”

Shen Bei'er interjected: "Jin Mei often said that on the Central Plains Road, it is really unreasonable to be a woman if you are bound by etiquette and rules, it is better to be here, you can do whatever you want, we also feel the same way, after I put down those account books, I don't think about those numbers anymore, I also feel very relaxed, the family is here?" p>

What is the silence of the moment? p>

"yes!" Xiao Ming sighed: "This is also called a kind of freedom, but this kind of freedom comes at a great price!" ”

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Xiao Ming didn't dare to visit Song Qinzong, but asked people to give him some southern specialties and all kinds of books, especially some Buddhist books, hoping to make Qinzong's self-cultivation and temperament lighter.

After spending three days at Shuri's house, he set off for Hangzhou, and when he was leaving, Zhao Fujin handed him a letter and asked him to pass it on to the two queen mothers, and at the same time handed over a brand-new embroidered scarf, which she had newly made, Xiao Ming did not speak, but hugged her and then got on the boat.

The warship went west, the route was unusually busy, the Hangzhou base in the East China Sea to the east has several routes to the east are very busy, there are many ships to the north and south, Xiao Ming landed on the Hangzhou dock, took a four-wheeled carriage to the Moganshan Song Palace District, although it is a forbidden area but there is no wall, everyone seems to have forgotten the safety of the royal family, but the royal family does not seem to care, but feels more approachable.

Xiao Ming met Gaozong, after the Yellow Gate was passed, he entered Zhao Gou's Wende Hall study, of course, the whole palace will not appear here, but there is a very elegant study here, Zhao Gou is not reviewing the chapters, but painting! Zhao Gou's Gongbi flowers and birds still have a bit of a father's style!

Seeing Xiao Ming coming in, Zhao Gou put down his pen and ordered Xiao Ming to go to tea and watch! Xiao Ming still gave Zhao Gou a lot of face in front of outsiders, and he was only polite when there was no one, he thanked His Majesty Gaozong, and then asked: "Your Majesty is urgently summoned, I don't know what the so-called matter?" ”

Zhao Gou said: "Ah, it's nothing important, I haven't seen Xiao Qing for a long time, the widow misses you very much, so I specially summoned you back!" ”

Xiao Ming scolded in his heart: "I'm farting again!" Why is this person like this, thinking one thing in his heart, but saying another thing in his mouth? ”

Xiao Ming said: "Since the official family has nothing important, Weichen wants to go north to Goryeo tomorrow, it is not very peaceful recently, the Jurchens seem to want to take it for themselves, and the Goryeo royal family is too incompetent, the minister wants to collect the whole of Goryeo as the land of my Great Song Dynasty, so that the rich forest resources of Goryeo will be all ours!" ”

Zhao Gou asked puzzledly: "Why is Xiao Qing always keen on expanding the territory?" Isn't my Chinese product rich enough? ”

Xiao Ming said: "Otherwise, although my China has a vast land and abundant products, there are many strange things in the world, and not all of the land is produced, and we will need a rubber product very much in the future, which is the sap that grows in a tree, which only grows in the soil of the extreme south, but I do not have it in the Central Plains!" In addition to these things, such as Korean ginseng, a special medicinal material of the Korean Kingdom, and fierce fire oil abundant in the Sumenelo Kingdom, these are very lacking in us, and every inch of land in our Great Song Dynasty is useful, but it is far from enough! ”

Zhao Gou was speechless, Xiao Ming's profound knowledge made him feel like an idiot! This couldn't help but make him a little embarrassed, "Xiao Qing has been working hard for the country and the people, and for the widow, the widow is very unhappy in his heart!" ”

Xiao Ming chatted with him for a few more words and was about to get up and say goodbye, Zhao Gou only then said the reason for looking for him, that is, the queen mother of the harem wanted to entrust Xiao Ming to find the whereabouts of the county lord of Fumao, the county lord has sneaked out for almost a year, the queen mother misses her very much, and the best person to find her is Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming's heart said that this is the case, so he happily accepted the order, saying that he promised to find the Lord of Fumao and send her back to the palace in good condition, carrying the letter sent by Zhao Fujin to the Queen Mother in his arms, Xiao Ming felt that it was not time to send the letter now, so wait and talk, so he took his leave.

The next day, Gaozong rewarded the porcelain for the inner palace and several embroideries for the inner palace were sent to Xiao Ming's mansion in Hangzhou, which was still the old residence of the Su family! The eunuch who announced the decree shook it away and read it, Xiao Ming had not set up an incense case here, and even he was still sitting on the chair, and when he saw the eunuch reading the holy decree, he panicked and reluctantly knelt on the ground to receive the decree.

The gist of the decree is to the effect that Xiao Ming has worked hard and made great achievements, and still gives Xiao Ming the title of Taishi, but he does not receive the position of the court, which is the first time that Cai Jing has established the title of Taishi, and this has also become a practice in the future! And the same is true of Li Gang's title of Taishi, and from then on, Xiao Ming had the authority to enter and exit the harem.

In contrast, Xiao Ming's Taishi is like a minister, but he is also a consolation envoy from all over the world specially appointed by Gaozong, so this cannot be regarded as a lack of position, that is, Xiao Ming's official rank is still regarded as a first-class according to the Taishi, and his wife can also be canonized as a first-class edict, and even the second daughter can also have a name and title.

Zhao Gou is really not interesting to do this, he knows that Xiao Ming actually doesn't care about the official position at all, and the state minister is a good thing, so he will resign, that is the highest grade of Yulu to reach 5,000 yuan, Xiao Ming is not short of money Now it seems that he is not lacking in power, at least in the Great Song Dynasty, even the emperor will let him have three points, because he has the emperor's pigtail in his hand!

Xiao Ming wanted to stay in Hangzhou for a few days and go north, but after he returned to Hangzhou, not only did the emperor personally receive him, but also the queen mother rewarded him, and was given the title of Taishi, so that many ministers in the court who wanted to befriend him came to visit the palace, and some sent invitations to invite Xiao Ming to the banquet.

After such a delay, more than half a month soon passed, and it entered August

The form of Goryeo took a turn for the better, and Kim Jung-sin's army finally withstood the attack of the Jurchens, and relying on the forces of Gyeongsang-do and Jeolla-do Hsiaomyung, the Jurchens did not dare to push too far, and they occupied Kaesong and then Seoul.

Jin Zhongxin took Mingzong to retreat to Tokyo Road south of Daegu, and sent someone to ask Xiao Ming for help, but Ma Haishu excused Xiao Ming's absence and could only tell on the grounds that Jin Zhongxin asked the Guards Wolf Division to send troops.