On the tower of the Daimyo's Mansion, Zhao Yingluo and Han Shizhong stood side by side. Although Zhao Yingluo is a princess, her outfit is simple but majestic, her eyes are firm and deep, revealing a heroic atmosphere that is different from ordinary people. Han Shizhong was dressed in a military uniform, his armor shimmered coldly in the sun, his face was resolute, and his eyes revealed unyielding will.

Zhao Yingluo was the first to break the silence, her voice soft but full of power: "General Han, you and I both know that we have suffered greatly from the betrayal of the imperial court. Now, I want to merge Wen Boyuan's army with your troops and plan the future together, what do you think? ”

After Han Shizhong heard this, a trace of excitement flashed in his eyes. He knew full well that merging the army meant greater strength and greater prospects, an opportunity he had always craved. He replied in a deep voice: "Your Highness, I, Han Shizhong, am willing to fight side by side with you and plan the future together!" ”

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly and continued: "Okay! Once the army is united, we will give you ample support for weapons and horses, including artillery, firecrackers and other advanced weapons. At the same time, I also have an important plan, that is, to go north and use troops against the Jin. Your troops will be the main force of the East Road, and they will encircle Yanjing in three ways together with the Middle Road and the West Road. What are your thoughts on this? ”

When Han Shizhong heard this, his emotions instantly became excited. His eyes flashed with a fiery light, as if he had seen the future battlefield and the dawn of victory. He clenched his fists and said in a trembling voice, "Your Highness! I...... I, Han Shizhong, will do my best to live up to the trust! Attacking Yanjing and expelling the Jin people is my lifelong dream! Now that I have such an opportunity, how can I miss it?! ”

Zhao Yingluo looked at Han Shizhong's excited appearance, gently patted Han Shizhong's shoulder, and encouraged: "General Han, I believe that you will be able to do it, and the glory of the Great Song Dynasty will definitely be restarted in Yanjing." ”

After Zhao Yingluo appeased Han Shizhong, the two went to the Daimyo's Mansion together.

He Jin, the prefect of the Daimyo Mansion, was a burly, typical northerner who had been waiting at the door for a long time. His face was rough and elegant, and after seeing Zhao Yingluo and Han Shizhong, he hurriedly saluted to greet him.

After sitting down in the study room in the mansion, He Jin opened his mouth with a sad face: "Your Royal Highness Princess, the Daimyo's Mansion is located in the north, the climate is arid, the land is barren, the annual grain output is not satisfactory, and there are not a few people who starve to death. I heard that Her Royal Highness the princess has high-yield crops, but I wonder if I can promote the cultivation around the Daimyo's mansion? ”

After Zhao Yingluo heard this, she knew in her heart. She bowed her head slightly, and after a moment of silence, she said, "Lord He, I understand your concern. Indeed, the food problem has always been a major problem in the northern region. I can assure you, though, that I have a solution to this problem. ”

He Jin's eyes lit up, and he asked eagerly, "What is the best plan for Her Royal Highness Princess?" ”

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly, and said mysteriously: "I have a seed of a high-yield crop, which is drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant, and barren-tolerant, which is very suitable for planting in a place like the Daimyo's Mansion. I will provide you with these seeds and send agricultural experts to guide you in planting techniques. It is believed that in the near future, the people of the Daimyo Mansion will be able to live a life without food and clothing. ”

He Jin was excited after hearing this, he didn't expect that Zhao Yingluo really had a way to solve this problem that had plagued the Daimyo's Mansion for many years.

He hurriedly bowed and saluted, "Thank you, Your Highness the Princess!" On behalf of the people of the Daimyo Mansion, I would like to thank Her Royal Highness the Princess for her great kindness! He will do his best to cooperate with Her Royal Highness the Princess to ensure that high-yield crops are successfully promoted in the Daimyo's Mansion! ”

Zhao Yingluo waved her hand, signaling that He Jin didn't have to be polite.

Then his eyes turned to Jiang Laosi, who had been following him.

She commanded softly: "Jiang Laosi, you have to be responsible for an important task next. Lord Ho will hand over to you the number of farming households and acres of land around the Daimyo Mansion, and you will promote the cultivation of high-yield crops according to the measures previously implemented in Kaifeng. ”

After hearing this, Jiang Laosi nodded solemnly, "Your Royal Highness the princess, rest assured, Jiang Laosi will do his best to live up to his trust!" ”

Zhao Yingluo nodded in satisfaction, and then she turned to He Jin.

"Ho, it takes time to promote high-yielding crops, but in the meantime, we can't let those farmers who don't have enough food to go hungry. I ordered Jiang Laosi to transfer 100,000 stone of grain from the Kaifeng granary to the Daimyo's Mansion for the relief of these peasant households. You must ensure that food is distributed to them in a timely and fair manner. ”

After He Jin heard this, a gleam of gratitude flashed in his eyes.

He knew very well what Zhao Yingluo's move meant to the people of the Daimyo Mansion, so he hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Thank you, Your Royal Highness the Princess, for showing compassion to the people!" The lowly duty must personally supervise the distribution of food and ensure that every grain of food reaches those who need it! ”

In the Daimyo's Mansion, Zhao Yingluo had just finished discussing the matter of joining forces with Wen Boyuan and Han Shizhong, but received the news that Lin'an had raised his son.

Her expression was mocking, because the content of the book this time was actually to accuse the imperial brother Zhao Gou of uniting with the Jin State and the Western Xia to attack Kaifeng, which ultimately led to a fiasco.

"The court is unkind and unjust, and there should be such consequences." Han Shizhong sighed.

"Brother Huang is confused, and I also asked General Han to sit in the Daimyo's Mansion, I need to return to Kaifeng immediately to discuss this matter with Emperor Taishang, Zong Ze, and Li Gang."

His relationship with his imperial brother Zhao Gou has completely broken down, and now he has done such a ridiculous thing and suffered from the backlash of the government and the opposition, which is indeed asking for his own suffering.

In the palace, Zhao Yingluo talked about this matter with Emperor Taishang and Zong Ze, Li Gang and other courtiers.

The Emperor Taishang patted the case in front of him angrily, "This rebel! Uniting foreign enemies to attack his sister is simply a big rebellion! He deserves to be persecuted. ”

Zong Ze and Li Gang also thought that there was nothing wrong with raising their sons to write books, and the behavior of the imperial court and Qin Hui was indeed asking for hardship.

Zhao Ji looked at Zhao Yingluo in front of him, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes.

"Yingluo, what's next for you?"

Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Daddy, I think now is the time." Just removing Qin Hui is just an expedient measure, and the most important thing is to let the imperial brother take the throne to calm the anger of the world. ”

The Emperor's eyes condensed slightly: "Zen position? Do you know what that means? ”

Zhao Yingluo nodded: "I naturally know." But the royal brother made a mistake in this decision-making and has lost the support of the people. If he continues to be obsessed, it will only push Da Song into a deeper abyss. Only the Zen position can make the Great Song Dynasty have a new beginning. ”

The Emperor Taishang was silent for a moment, and said slowly: "This matter is not trivial, and it needs to be considered in the long run. ”

Zhao Yingluo said unhurriedly, "Daddy, time is running out, now the government and the opposition are angry, if we don't take action as soon as possible, I'm afraid things will change." ”

There was some hesitation in the emperor's eyes, "Okay, just according to what you say." But I hope that he will never be embarrassed by him after he takes the throne. ”

"This is natural!"

At the same time, in the city of Lin'an, deep in the palace.

Zhao Gou walked restlessly around in the imperial study, burning with anger but nowhere to vent. Han Shizhong's betrayal, the fiasco of the coalition army's attack on Kaifeng, and the persecution of the sons made him feel helpless and the throne was in jeopardy.