Song Huizong's first stop in the south was Zhenjiang.

After learning that the city of Tokyo had been breached, Zhao Huan had fled, and his whereabouts were unknown, Song Huizong was successfully restored with the support of Cai Jing and Tong Guan and a number of southern officials.

Zhao Ji, who once again became the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, appointed Tong Guan as the privy envoy and ruled the privy council.

Cai Jing is the prime minister, and the general leader of the three provinces of Menxia, Zhongshu and Shangshu.

It is said that Cai Jing is eighty years old at this time, he walks tremblingly, panting when he speaks, and will burp at any time, but Zhao Ji still chose to appoint Cai Jing.

Nothing else, just because Cai Jing has rich experience in making money, and he is an excellent person who carries the black pot.

The two have cooperated for so many years, and they are full of tacit understanding, and they are comfortable to use.

Although he emptied his internal funds when he went south this time, where was this money enough for him to squander?

When you get to the south, should the palace be repaired?

Should Gen Yue be built?

Do you want to choose a beauty?

It all costs money!

Zhu Mian, who was originally dismissed, was also reactivated, and a number of southern officials were also promoted, and they were all happy.

Zhao Kai finally got his wish and was canonized as the crown prince.

As a result, before the monarchs and ministers were happy for a few days, Wu Jue, who was stationed in the Huaiyang Army, began to wave his army south, all the way like a bamboo, Song Huizong felt that Zhenjiang was not safe, and ran to Jiangning Mansion (Nanjing City).

Seeing that Wu Jue hit Yangzhou, Zhao Ji felt that Jiangning was not very safe.

Just as he was about to continue running, Wu Jue suddenly stopped his troops and retreated to Gaoyou.

At the same time, Zong Ze on the Xiangyang side also received news that the Qingzhou Army had withdrawn.

Zhao Ji was keenly aware of Han Zhen's intentions, but he was not sure, so he convened the ministers to discuss the matter.

Jiangning Mansion used to be wide, before the Sui Dynasty, the six dynasties built the capital here, brilliant to the extreme, known as the pearl of the south.

As a result, in the Sui Dynasty, after Yang Jian unified the north and south, a fire burned the Jiankang Chengchi Palace clean, and the huge palace city became a wasteland.

It wasn't until the Tang Dynasty that he gradually regained some vitality.

In the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Jiangning, the capital of the Li family in the Southern Tang Dynasty, finally restored its former prosperity after more than 100 years of development.

The original palace of the Southern Tang Dynasty has become Zhao Ji's residence after being renovated at this moment.

Inside the Qinghui Palace.

Cai Jing sat on the soft couch, and there were two palace maids waiting beside him.

His eyes were completely dead, he couldn't see clearly during the day, and his ears couldn't do it, and he had to be heard loudly in his ear.

Cai Jing's old voice sounded in the main hall: "Your Majesty, Han Zhen is temporarily retiring from the army, I am afraid that it is due to the shortage of food, grass and firearms in the army, it is just a delaying tactic, and after regaining strength, he will definitely continue to wave his troops south, Your Majesty has better planned early." ”

Hearing this, Wu Shu immediately played: "It's better to move the capital to Hangzhou." ”

He was originally the magistrate of Jiaxing, and after learning that the Emperor Taishang had fled south, he immediately collected a large number of rare treasures and rushed to Zhenjiang to pick up the car.

Song Huizong was overjoyed and appointed him as Taichang Shaoqing, ascending to the sky in one step.

"No!"

As soon as Wu Shu's voice fell, he was interrupted by Huang Qianshan and refuted: "Hangzhou is close to the sea, and Shandong sailors can drive straight into it from the sea." Weichen felt that the capital should be moved to Fujian. ”

"Fujian is a barbarian land, only Quanzhou is more prosperous, not as good as Jinghu, located in the hinterland of the south......"

"It's nonsense, there are many scholars in Fujian, how can it be a barbarian land? Cai Xianggong is a fairy tourist, could it be that Cai Xianggong is also a barbarian? ”

Seeing that His Royal Highness's courtiers were arguing about the relocation of the capital, Zhao Ji sneered in his heart.

How could he not know the thoughts of these courtiers?

However, it is right for each to be careful, only in this way will there be no monolith above the court, and the more space he can control.

The so-called imperial art is essentially the manipulation of people's hearts.

If the ministers are united, then the emperor becomes a puppet.

Why can Cai Jing be a few times?

In addition to helping him collect money, he also has the effect of acting as a-stirring stick, responsible for muddying the water in the court.

After a while, Zhao Ji spoke unhurriedly: "The matter of moving the capital is discussed separately." ”

Hearing this, His Royal Highness's noisy courtiers suddenly died down.

Zhao Ji set his eyes on Tong Guan: "What does Tong Aiqing think about Han Zhen's truce?" ”

Now, no one calls Han Zhen a Han thief anymore.

Because anyone with a discerning eye can see that after punching Jin Ren and kicking Zhao Song, after occupying the two roads of Hebei and Gyeonggi, the general trend has been achieved.

is five points away from the world, only Han Zhen is left to ascend the throne and become emperor.

Tong Guan muttered: "A few days ago, in the battle of Yangzhou, Han Zhen's weaknesses were exposed, the southern climate is humid, and there are many water networks, which is not conducive to the power of firearms and artillery. Relying on the natural danger of the Yangtze River, it is not easy to hit the south. ”

"Lao Chen thinks that there is a great possibility of dividing the river."

Zhao Ji nodded, he also thought the same thing in his heart.

Cai Jing proposed: "Your Majesty might as well send an envoy to Bianjing to test it." ”

"Yes."

Zhao Ji asked again: "Do you Aiqing have any envoys?" ”

For a time, there was silence in the main hall.

No one wants to go to Bianjing, and for them, that place is now the Longtan Tiger's Den.

Tong Guan groaned: "Lao Chen has a candidate. ”

"Who?"

Zhao Ji asked.

Tong Guan replied: "Qin Hui! ”

"Qin Hui?"

Zhao Ji looked puzzled, thought about it for a while, and didn't have any impression.

Tong Guan explained: "Your Majesty, this person is a Jinshi in the fifth year of Zhenghe, and in the fifth year of Xuanhe, he has learned both Chinese words and Maoke, and he has learned Taixue and is very good at writing. ”

He recommended Qin Hui out of selfishness.

Qin Hui's wife, Wang, grandfather is the famous Sanzhi Gong Wang Qi, and she is also Tong Guan's goddaughter.

Speaking of which, Qin Hui is his godson-in-law.

After Zhao Ji fled south, some high-ranking officials and nobles in Tokyo City saw that the limelight was not right, and they also fled to the south together, including the Wang family.

After Tong Guan's reminder, Zhao Ji suddenly said: "I have some impressions, this son is charming and writes well." Declare him into the temple! ”

"Wechen has seen Your Majesty."

After a short time, Qin Hui came.

Seeing that he was majestic and heroic, Zhao Ji couldn't help but feel good.

After taking the school examination in public, Qin Hui answered the questions fluently, and quoted scriptures, which made Zhao Ji even more fond of it, and said with a smile: "This time I went to Bianjing, and after handing it over to Aiqing, if I can reach peace talks, I will not hesitate to reward!" ”

Qin Hui was in high spirits, and said loudly: "Weichen must do his best, and he will die!" ”

……

Ten miles of Qinhuai.

There are many shops on both sides of the river, and the rich gather.

In the sparkling Qinhuai River, the painting boat Lingbo is a prosperous scene of drunken gold fans.

The most eye-catching thing is a treasure ship carved with dragons and phoenixes.

The treasure ship is twenty zhang long, there are five floors on it, carved beams and painted buildings, ribbons fluttering, and bursts of silk and bamboo sounds float out of the cabin.

In the cabin on the top floor, Zhao Kai was entertaining the children of a number of noble officials, including many southern tycoons.

A beautiful woman was playing and singing to herself.

The singing is tactful, and the aftermath is lingering.

At the end of the song, someone asked, "What does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince think of this girl?" ”

This person's surname is Huang, and Huang Qianshan is related to him, runs a weaving business, and has a lot of money.

If it were in the past, such a businessman would not even be qualified to meet him.

But now it is not what it used to be, he is short of money, and he is even more short of money.

As the crown prince, he opened the East Palace, and the expenses were naturally greater.

Zhao Kai commented in an arrogant tone: "Compared to the Su family in Bianjing, it is far worse." ”

Huang Yuanwai echoed: "What His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is how Jiang Ning can be compared with Bianjing. ”

Zhao Kai's voice changed: "But it doesn't have the style of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River." ”

Hearing this, Huang Yuanwai was overjoyed, and immediately said: "I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, so it is better to let her stay by His Royal Highness the Prince's side and learn more." ”

Zhao Kai reluctantly asked: "Okay, His Royal Highness will give some advice." ”

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness the Prince."

The woman picked up a glass of wine, Ying Ying bowed at Zhao Gou's feet, raised her little face slightly, and her big moist eyes were full of gratitude.

Under the tulle, there was a dazzling whiteness, and Zhao Kai was angry when he saw it.

A banquet that does not end until the evening.

Zhao Kai got into the carriage drunk and returned to the East Palace.

After drinking a cup of sobering tea, Zhao Kai called his subordinate officials and asked, "Does Zhao Huan have any whereabouts?" ”

The subordinate official shook his head: "No, there is news from Bianjing, only that he escaped from the city, and he doesn't know whether he is alive or dead." ”

"I don't know if I live or die?"

Zhao Kai asked with a gloomy face: "Can Han Zhen send someone to hunt him down?" ”

The eldest brother is really good, he escaped, and it was good for everyone to die in the hands of Han Zhen, so he had to escape and cause chaos.

"Nope."

The subordinate officer replied.

After pondering for a moment, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in Zhao Kai's eyes, and he lowered his voice and said, "Send someone to search, and you will see the corpse if you die!" ”

The subordinate officer subconsciously asked, "What about living?" ”

"Huh?"

Zhao Kai glanced at him coldly.

Seeing this, the subordinate official shuddered for a moment, immediately came to his senses, and hurriedly said: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, please rest assured, the subordinate official will definitely find the body of the former emperor!" ”

"Go ahead."

Zhao Kai smiled at this time.

As long as the eldest brother does not come back, after a hundred years of his father, the throne will be steadily passed to his hands.

……

……

Although Han Zhen has ordered the military to be lifted, the city of Tokyo has not regained its former vitality and prosperity as expected.

In the streets and alleys, there are also small traders and vendors.

In Dongxiwa City, there are also shops that have opened.

But compared with the past, it is still too little, the streets are deserted, and all industries are withering.

He Li personally interviewed a group of businessmen in the city, so that they could open the door boldly and do business, but the effect was minimal.

For this reason, He Li was so worried that his mouth was foaming.

Zhao Ding took the initiative to propose: "He Fuyin, the lower officials have a plan, maybe it will work." ”

He Li hurriedly asked: "What is Yuanzhen's plan, tell me quickly!" ”

Zhao Ding hesitated: "This matter is easy to say, but it requires the cooperation of His Majesty." ”

"Let's go, follow the official into the palace to face the saint."

He Li didn't talk nonsense, and immediately took Zhao Ding to the imperial city.

"I've seen Your Majesty."

All the way to the vertical arch hall, He Li and Zhao Ding bowed and saluted.

Han Zhen stopped the brush in his hand, his eyes fell on Zhao Ding, and asked with a smile, "Who is this?" ”

"Your Majesty, Weichen's name is Zhao Ding, and he is currently the general judge of Kaifeng Mansion."

Zhao Ding arched his hand and introduced himself neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Zhao Ding!

A hint of surprise flashed in Han Zhen's eyes.

This is a famous minister of the Southern Song Dynasty, a virtuous minister in Zhongxing, and advocates the strategy of talking while fighting to the Jin people, which belongs to a rare rational school.

However, since Qin Hui, who returned from studying in Jinguo, took the position, he has been suppressed and excluded everywhere, and Zhao Ding's official position has been degraded again and again.

(End of chapter)