An envoy sent by Wanyan Zonghan arrived in Kaifeng City in September.

At this time, the autumn mood of Kaifeng is very strong, and the golden sunlight is sprinkled on the stone road of the ancient city, reflecting a piece of tranquility and warmth.

The gentle breeze blows through, bringing a faint fragrance of wheat sprouts and the fragrance of the earth, as if nature is celebrating the joy of the harvest.

The golden corn cobs have been harvested and are neatly stacked in each farmer's house, and the laughter in the courtyard seems to tell everyone that this is another good harvest year.

The newly sown wheat is thriving, and the green wheat seedlings are gently swaying in the autumn wind, like a sea of green. This vibrant wheat field is not only the hope of the people of the Great Song Dynasty, but also the crystallization of Zhao Yingluo's hard work.

On this day, Zhao Yingluo was dressed in civilian clothes and came to the field to inspect with Jiang Laosi, Chen Fu, the secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, and others. As she walked along the field path, feeling the dirt under her feet and the smell of the fields around her, she felt a sense of satisfaction and pride that she had never felt before.

"Your Royal Highness Princess, how do you see this wheat sprout growing?" Chen Fu asked, pointing to a wheat field.

Zhao Yingluo observed carefully for a moment and nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, this wheat seedling is growing well, and it seems that this year's harvest is expected to reach a new high." ”

Jiang Laosi also chimed in: "Yes, the high-yield crops and farming techniques promoted by Her Royal Highness the princess have really benefited us farmers immensely." ”

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly: "This is all the credit of everyone, without your hard work and careful management, how can there be today's harvest scene." ”

"Lord Chen, Jiang Laosi." Zhao Yingluo suddenly stopped, turned to face the two of them, "There is something in this palace that I want to ask your opinion. ”

Seeing this, Chen Fu and Jiang Laosi hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Your Royal Highness Princess, please speak." ”

Zhao Yingluo bowed slightly, and her eyes became deep: "Ten years ago, the Songjiang Uprising swept through the Great Song Dynasty and shook the government and the opposition, what do you think of this uprising?" ”

Chen Fu pondered for a moment, and slowly spoke: "Back to Her Royal Highness the Princess, at that time, the imperial court was in financial difficulties, and in order to raise military expenses, it had no choice but to collect the entire 800 miles of Liangshanbo waters into public ownership, and impose heavy taxes on the people who fished, harvested lotus roots, and cut cattails in the lake. However, this policy made it even worse for the already poor peasants and fishermen, who could not afford to pay heavy taxes and make ends meet, so they had to take the risk and choose the path of revolt. ”

Jiang Laosi scratched his head and said a little honestly: "Your Royal Highness Princess, I am a rough person, and I don't know much about these big truths. But I know that our people of the Great Song Dynasty are honest and duty-bound, as long as they can be fed and clothed, even if the days are hard, they are not willing to rebel. is really cornered, so he chooses to confront the imperial court. ”

Zhao Yingluo listened to the answers of the two, and her heart couldn't help but ripple.

She nodded and said with deep feeling: "Jiang Laosi is right. As long as the farmers can be fed and warmly clothed, the social society of the Great Song Dynasty will not encounter a crisis. Lord Chen, Jiang Laosi, the two of you must manage the Ministry of Agriculture and take care of the farmland in the world for the palace. ”

Chen Fu and Jiang Laosi felt a pang in their hearts when they heard this, and bowed in unison and saluted: "Your Royal Highness the princess, rest assured, the ministers will definitely live up to your expectations!" ”

Zhao Yingluo nodded with satisfaction, she believed in the ability and loyalty of Chen Fu and Jiang Laosi.

She looked up at the green wheat field in the distance, and her heart was full of longing and expectation for the future.

As long as the agriculture of the Great Song Dynasty can continue to develop, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and have enough food and clothing, then no matter what challenges and difficulties they face, the Great Song Dynasty will be as solid as a rock and stand tall.

The three of them continued to patrol the fields, stopping from time to time to carefully observe the growth of the wheat seedlings.

From time to time, Zhao Yingluo put forward some questions and suggestions about farming, and Chen Fu recorded them in detail and answered them one by one.

Jiang Laosi listened carefully to the conversation between the two on the side, and interjected a few words of his own thoughts and suggestions from time to time.

When Zhao Yingluo, Chen Fu and Jiang Laosi were about to return to the palace, Wang Shouen hurriedly came and reported to Her Royal Highness the princess out of breath: "Your Royal Highness Princess, the envoy of the Jin Kingdom has arrived in Kaifeng and is now settling in the post house. ”

When Zhao Yingluo heard this, she nodded slightly, and asked in a deep voice, "Do you know who the envoy of the Jin Kingdom is?" ”

Wang Shouen replied: "Back to Her Royal Highness the Princess, the envoy of the Jin Kingdom is Han Fang. ”

When Zhao Yingluo heard this, she smiled slightly, and she already had a plan in her heart. She said to Wang Shouen: "I know, you go and pass the word to Han Fang, so that he can meet again tomorrow." ”

On the second day, it was dark, and there were already many people outside the palace gate.

The ministers carried all kinds of lanterns, and gathered into a starry light in the night.

These lanterns are round or square, some are painted with delicate flower and bird ornaments, while others are simple and plain, made of red paper.

But before this dark dawn, they all emitted a warm and soft light, illuminating the faces of the courtiers who were sad or happy.

The ministers gathered in twos and threes, talking in low voices.

Their words wafted through the cold air, intertwined with the occasional drumbeat in the distance, creating an atmosphere that was both tense and mysterious.

In the night, the light of the lanterns swayed in the wind, as if they were worried about the upcoming court meeting.

In this moment of waiting, some ministers closed their eyes and recuperated, as if silently praying for the success of the court meeting; Others paced back and forth, as if trying to dispel the anxiety in their hearts.

Their figures were elongated and shortened by the light of the lanterns, like a flowing picture.

The ministers carried lanterns, gathered in twos and threes, and talked about it. They were all speculating about the intention of the envoy of the Jin State to come to the Great Song Dynasty this time.

"I heard that the envoy of the Jin Kingdom has arrived in Kaifeng, how can this be good?" An old minister with white hair said worriedly.

"Hmph, Jin Guo's wolf ambition, he must have a plan to come this time." The other minister snorted coldly, his face full of disdain.

"I can't say that, maybe the envoy of the Jin Kingdom is here, and it is not known whether he is sincerely seeking peace." A middle-aged Wenchen shook his head and offered a different opinion.

"Summation? Hmph, the Jin country is powerful, will they put down their bodies and sue for peace? It's a joke! Another general scoffed, apparently disagreeing with the idea of peace.

At this moment, Zhu Shengfei, a member of the Privy Council, walked over. He is the head of the generals, so he naturally attracts everyone's attention.

"Lord Zhu, what do you think?" Someone couldn't help but ask.

Zhu Shengfei pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "The envoy of the Jin Kingdom is here, and his intentions are unpredictable. But in any case, we cannot afford to take it lightly. Everyone should be prepared, just in case. ”

As soon as his words fell, Lu Yihao, the head of Wenchen, also walked over.

He held a baked cake in his hand, and said vaguely as he ate it: "You guys, you just like to worry about the sky." The envoy of the Kingdom of Jin has come, and in my opinion, he has come to seek peace. ”