The plan to intercept the Jin soldiers along the Yangtze River was carried out in an orderly manner with the full cooperation of all parties. The previous Huyantong had successfully entered the water village of Tongyali, and now Shi Yisheng has made a promise to Jin Guoxu, determined to add another fire to the success of breaking gold. Seeing that the good generals and wise men were all swaying their blood for the protection of the territory and the people, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing saw it in their eyes and were happy in their hearts. They immediately reported the situation in Pingjiang Mansion to Han Shizhong.

After Han Shizhong received this information, he immediately smiled. He repeatedly praised Fu Tianpeng for his great responsibilities and as a pillar of talent who contributed to the country. Fu Tianpeng said a few words humbly, and Han Shizhong asked him to sit down with Zhao Xueqing to discuss. Han Shizhong told Fu Tianpeng that he had not been able to reply to the letter sent by Prime Minister Zhao Ding in time because he was busy with military affairs. At present, our naval divisions along the river are stepping up their drills and preparations for war, the deployment of troops and horses in various places is in order, and the collection of military affairs information is also prepared in a timely manner. The so-called "raise soldiers for a thousand days, use soldiers for a while." "Now, Jin Wushu, the four wolf lord of the Jin Kingdom, led the iron cavalry to commit the Song Dynasty, and he can attack him head-on, so that the northern kingdom does not dare to face the Southern Dynasty.

After Han Shizhong recounted the situation of the complete battle, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing stood up and expressed to the marshal that they were willing to obey the drive and dispatch. Han Shizhong twisted his beard and smiled, and immediately took out a letter from the handsome tiger talisman and handed it to Fu Tianpeng. Han Shizhong solemnly told Fu Tianpeng that this was a secret letter from the court requesting reinforcements, which was related to the success or failure of the war, and it must be handed over to Zhao Xiang in person.

Fu Tianpeng said to Han Shizhong: "Please rest assured, the grass people will definitely live up to the trust when they go to the soup." Han Shizhong nodded, and then summoned the soldiers in front of the tent to prepare the silver taels and dry food for Fu Tianpeng to accompany him. Fu Tianpeng was about to refuse with kind words, but Marshal Han insisted on asking them to accept it.

After bidding farewell to Han Shizhong, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing traveled and worked hard, stayed overnight all the way, and went straight to Lin'an. Because I was fortunate to meet Prime Minister Zhao Ding at the inn last time, this visit was very smooth. Under the guidance of the housekeeper Zhao Qian, Fu Tianpeng and the others walked through a secluded stone path, with green grass and flowers on both sides of the stone path, and the fragrance was thick everywhere, and birds and insects sang from time to time.

However, Zhao Xiang had no intention of reveling in this poetic and picturesque scenery, at this moment he stood in front of the lake pavilion, facing a pool of clear lake water, sometimes long and sometimes short sighs. Seeing this, Zhao Xueqing quietly said to the housekeepers Zhao Qian and Fu Tianpeng: "Zhao Xiang may have encountered something annoying, let's wait here for a while, and it's not too late to ask him for instructions later." ”

So the three of them stopped from afar and looked intently at Zhao Ding, who was looking at the lake. After half a moment, Zhao Ding raised his head and looked up at the sky. The sky is deep and vast blue, with a full moon shuttling through it, surrounded by countless bright stars. Zhao Ding's heart was infinitely stunned, only to see him cut his hands back, pacing back and forth in the pavilion. After a while, Zhao Ding recited in his mouth: "The autumn is miserable, the west wind is sending, and the rain is wet." The sad eyes, the words Zhenghong, the twilight phoenix sand moraine. Where is the township? The water clouds are vast and the north and south are lost. But with a touch, the cold green is in the middle and the mountains are far away.

Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing listened attentively, and felt that the meaning of the words was faint, and there was a lingering hatred in them. Zhao Xueqing said: "Zhao Xiang's "Man Jianghong" is full of nostalgia for the mountains and rivers of his homeland, which makes the listeners sad. ”

Fu Tianpeng took over and said: "Sister Qing, with such loyal generals as Marshal Han Shizhong and Marshal Yue Fei, they will definitely go north and recover the old mountains and rivers." ”

Zhao Xueqing shook her head, she told Fu Tianpeng that if she could really fulfill this long-cherished wish easily, then Zhao Xiang would not be sighing and melancholy here.

While the two were talking, Zhao Ding faintly heard their conversation. He turned his head and asked in a deep and powerful voice, who was behind? Fu Tianpeng and the three of them immediately rushed to Zhao Xiang and greeted him.

After Zhao Ding saw Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing, a smile immediately appeared on his gloomy face. On the one hand, he asked the housekeeper Zhao Qian to go down to prepare the wine and food, and on the other hand, he asked Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing to sit down and talk.

Fu Tianpeng went straight to the point and told Zhao Ding all the information about his recent visits. Zhao Ding saw that Marshal Han Shizhong and Marshal Yue Fei were actively preparing for battle, and that Jinying also had his own people who could transmit information to each other at any time, which was conducive to the development of the war situation, which made Zhao Ding very happy in his heart.

Zhao Ding told Fu Tianpeng that when he arrived at the court tomorrow morning, he would present Marshal Han's request in front of Gaozong, and make backup supplies at any time to ensure the wartime use of the army. At the same time, he will also ask the saint to give credit to the two knights.

Fu Tianpeng just wants to be an idle cloud and wild crane, he has no intention of fame and wealth. However, Zhao Xiang said to him with a serious expression: "Fu Shaoxia, now that it is an eventful time, the Great Song Dynasty is the time to employ people. A righteous man like you, who is equipped with unique skills, should contribute well to the country. However, if you are reckless, unofficial and untitled, then serving the court is not justified, and when you need the assistance of the general, you will not be able to do things satisfactorily because of your identity. So you still follow the old man's advice. ”

Zhao Xueqing also persuaded Fu Tianpeng: "Fu Cha's predecessors have protected the country and the people all his life, and he definitely hopes that you can do great things that benefit the country and the people." If you can enter the temple, you can help the community and glorify your ancestors. Such a good thing of having the best of both worlds, Brother Tianpeng, you should inherit it. ”

Fu Tianpeng saw that Zhao Ding and Zhao Xueqing were reasonable, and he agreed immediately. Everything is subject to Zhao Xiang's arrangement. Zhao Ding heard this and patted Fu Tianpeng's shoulder, his heart was very happy.

At this time, the housekeeper Zhao Qian also brought wine and food, and Zhao Ding personally poured wine for the two. Drinking and admiring the moon with this generous and modest prime minister, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing were also overjoyed in their hearts. While they were drinking and talking, Fu Tianpeng faintly felt that in the bushes opposite the pavilion, there seemed to be a figure crouching there.

Seeing this, Fu Tianpeng told Zhao Ding, and Zhao Ding secretly called Zhao Qian to his side and whispered a few words in his ear. Zhao Qian nodded again and again, then pretended that nothing had happened, and left slowly.

After a while, I saw the voices of people all around, and the family members of the Prime Minister held torches to surround the stone path. Zhao Qian said to the family members: "The current thieves are really bold, and they actually stole everything to the Prime Minister's Mansion. You have done a good job here, and you will find that the villains are not slacking off. ”

Zhao Qian gave an order, and the family members began to search around. The people who had been hiding in the bushes to peep began to run out in a hurry. Because he covered his face, the family could not see his true face. The crowd shouted, "Catch the thief, catch the masked thief in front." ”

Although the masked man was not clear about the path on Zhao Ding's mansion, he was powerful at his feet and flew like an arrow, and he quickly distanced himself from the family members who were chasing after him. Then he began to watch the situation in front of him, and saw that a family member rushed towards him, trying to form a situation of encirclement. He immediately changed his course and waited for an opportunity to find a good place to escape.

Zhao Xueqing said to Fu Tianpeng: "Brother Tianpeng, this thief is very cunning. Wait for me to help Steward Zhao. ”

With that, Zhao Xueqing threw a flying stone with one hand, and hit the masked man's leg with a snap of his fingers. The masked man let out an "ouch" in pain and fell to the ground. At this time, Zhao Qian and the other family members arrived, captured the masked man, and sent him to Zhao Ding.

Zhao Ding stared coldly at the masked man with blazing eyes, and then sharply asked him who he was? The masked man's legs were paralyzed, and he said to Zhao Ding in a pleading tone: "Lord Zhao, I am Yang Yuan, please quickly send someone to untie the rope for me."

After listening to the masked man's answer, Zhao Ding asked the family to rip off his mask. After the mask was removed, Zhao Ding saw the true face of the masked man. This person is none other than Yang Yuan, a scholar of Duanming Palace.

Recognizing that the person who came was Yang Yuan, Zhao Ding frowned, and said to Yang Yuan with a straight expression: "A dignified bachelor, he actually broke into the Prime Minister's Mansion late at night with his face covered, do you want to do something unseemly?" ”

Yang Yuan knew that he was dressed like this and sneaked into someone else's mansion, what is that not a thief? However, he also wanted to be clever and sophistry, and he told Zhao Ding that he was hiding in the bushes and did not mean to eavesdrop. Instead, he saw that there were guests around Xiangye, and he didn't want to come forward to disturb him, so he took a break in the forest and waited for Xiangye's guests to leave before coming out to visit.

Zhao Ding saw that Yang Yuanshi was still clever to this day, and his anger was not in one place. Zhao Ding angrily slapped the table and told Yang Yuan that if he still told the truth, he would put tonight's events on the Ming Sheng tomorrow morning. Even if he behaves in a disorderly manner, the Holy One will not spare him.

When Yang Yuan heard that Zhao Ding was going to tell Gaozong about his ugly deeds, he was immediately frightened. He kowtowed like a chicken pecking rice, and repeatedly begged Zhao Ding to let him go. Yang Yuan said: "Lord Zhao, the prime minister can support the boat in his belly, and you have a lot of it, so forgive me this time." ”

Zhao Ding raised his eyebrows and asked Yang Yuan to tell the mastermind behind the scenes, so he let him go. Yang Yuan stammered: "Returning to Xiangye, is it ....... Be...... Participating in political affairs, Lord Qin Hui asked me to come. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Ding's face turned red and purple with anger. He drank all the wine in the cup, and then began to count Qin Hui's no. Zhao Ding scolded: "Qin Hui is also unbridled, not only slandering the saint, but also advocating the division of the north and the south. In order to achieve an ulterior purpose, he is now even sending people to monitor the residences of courtiers. It really doesn't make sense. ”

Zhao Ding looked at Yang Yuan and told him that he should know how to do it. Yang Yuan's rat-eyed eyes rolled a few times, and he immediately nodded in understanding. Then, Zhao Ding waved his hand at Zhao Qian, and Yang Yuan fled from the Prime Minister's Mansion with an embarrassed face.

After Yang Yuan left, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing knew that the situation between the DPRK and China was not as simple as they imagined, and Qin Hui was already unscrupulous in order to achieve his goal. The two of them reminded Zhao Xiang to be more careful. Zhao Ding made up his mind that for the sake of Jiangshan Sheji, he would definitely fight Qin Hui to the end.