Zhen Yuejing was sad. Ye Feng took a sip of wine behind the big stone, and said in his heart: "It turns out that the seemingly elegant, chic, strong and resolute Caidie Doctor Immortal has these painful past events behind him. According to the words of the two people, Zhen Yue was kicked out of the house before a year after her marriage to Bai Zhenyuan's second son, Bai Jianming, and at that time, her daughter Ying Fang was born. When his daughter was six years old, it was also six years after he left the Bai family, and the tragedy of the Jingchu Dart Bureau occurred. In this way, Zhen Yue has been wandering alone in the rivers and lakes for thirteen years. ”

At this moment, a man in silver armor approached the pavilion.

Li Lianyu said happily: "The general is back." ”

Zhen Yue looked up at the silver-armored man with a smile, and said with a smile: "Tianmu, I haven't seen you for many days, and I am quite strong." ”

Yang Tianmu saluted and said, "Thank you cousin for your compliment." ”

Ye Feng turned his head to look at the three of them, and saw that Yang Tianmu was arrogant, with a tall posture and handsome facial features, and said in his heart: "It's really a hero with a beauty." Ye Feng took a sip and continued to look at the three of them through the cracks in the stone.

Yang Tianmu said: "When I heard that my cousin had returned to the house, I hurried back from the military camp outside the city. ”

Zhen Yue said: "Tianmu, what is the big deal in the DPRK and China recently?"

Yang Tianmu said worriedly: "Last year, Tong Guan was anxious to 'make meritorious contributions' and led the army to conquer the land of Hengshan in the Xia Kingdom, and the Xia Kingdom lost its defensive barrier. Today, there are rumors in the court that the Xia army may have attacked the Song Dynasty. ”

Zhen Yue said: "Tianmu, what are your plans in mind?"

Yang Tianmu said: "For example, today, the army of the Jin State has already stepped into the territory of the Liao State, and the Great Song Dynasty takes advantage of the opportunity of Liao's domestic and foreign troubles to recapture the sixteen states of Yanyun is the best policy. I want to ask for orders to go to the Xia Kingdom, so that the two armies of Song and Xia can be repaired well. ”

Zhen Yue said: "If the emperor agrees to your proposal, I will go with you." ”

Li Lianyu said happily: "With my sister going together, Lianyu is very relieved. ”

At this time, in the Cai Mansion in Kaifeng City. The moonlight shone through the leaves on the stone road, clear and cold, Cai Jing and Liao envoy Xiao Fengxian walked to the bamboo building in the lake.

Walking up to the bamboo building, the two sat down, Cai Jing ordered the servant to serve tea, tea to, Cai Jing picked up the teacup with both hands and handed it to Xiao Fengxian, after the servant left, Cai Jing said: "Lord Xiao visits late at night, there must be something important, there is no one here, but it doesn't matter." ”

Xiao Feng took a sip of tea and said, "The Prime Minister is polite." Xiao Fengxian looked around, confirmed that there was no one, and continued: "I have a heart disease with Emperor Tianzuo, and the Prime Minister is the only person in this world who can cure this disease. ”

Cai Jing showed a little surprise on his face, and then smiled: "If Cai can share the worries of Emperor Tianzuo, it will be Cai's blessing, dare to ask Emperor Tianzuo what is worrying?"

Xiao Feng took a sip of tea first, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Alas...... Recently, the Jurchen tribe in the north of our Liao country is about to move, and Emperor Tianzuo is worried about its alliance with your country, so that my Liao country is suffering from the enemy and it is difficult to deal with it. Emperor Tianzuo's heart disease is here. ”

Cai Jing pretended not to know, and said, "Can Cai solve this disease?"

Xiao Fengxian gently put the teacup in his hand on the table, and said: "If Prime Minister Cai can let your army attack the Xia State, and if the Jurchen and your country fail to form an alliance, my Liao State will be able to deal with the Jurchens with all its strength without looking south, and victory will naturally not be a problem." ”

Cai Jing added water to Xiao Fengxian's teacup, and said as he added: "This ...... I'm afraid that my emperor will not allow the use of force against the Xia Kingdom, and there is a stubborn Yang Tianmu, who thinks he is a descendant of Yang Ye, but in fact, he is pedantic, and he will definitely make a hindrance in this matter. ”

Xiao Fengxian said: "As far as I know, Emperor Huizong is obedient to Prime Minister Cai, with the Prime Minister's sharp teeth and resourcefulness, he will definitely be able to make Huizong agree to send troops to the west to conquer the Xia Kingdom, Yang Tianmu is a reckless man, how can he be the opponent of the Prime Minister?" Xiao Fengxian took out a brocade box from his sleeve, opened it and saw that it contained a huge night pearl, "This is a small gift from Emperor Tianzuo sent a minister to the Prime Minister, and please accept it." ”

Cai Jing knew at a glance that this was the best night pearl from Beihai, which was rare in the world, so he hurriedly accepted it, and replied to Xiao Fengxian with a smile: "Thank you Emperor Tianzuo, Cai did his best." ”

Xiao Fengxian said: "I thanked Prime Minister Cai first, it was too late, and the villain would not disturb Prime Minister Cai to rest." ”

Cai Jing smiled: "Lord Xiao walks slowly. ”

Indoors, Cai Jing was playing with the Night Pearl with his left hand and his right hand, with a sinister smile on the corner of his mouth, and said in his heart: "A mere Night Pearl can command the true phase? ”

The next day, above the Zichen Palace, hundreds of civil and military officials were waiting for Huizong to go to court, Yang Tianmu stood tall and majestic, but Cai Jing, Tong Guan and others whispered softly and were extremely casual.

Tong Guan said: "The Prime Minister looks really good today, I guess there is something happy in the family?"

Cai Jing said with a smile: "Lord Tuotong Hongfu, I just slept well last night." ”

The eunuch said, "The emperor has arrived." ”

In the Zichen Palace, there was a sudden silence.

The ministers said: "Long live the emperor, long live!"

Zhao Ji said: "Zhong Aiqing is flat. ”

The ministers said: "Thank you, Emperor!"

Zhao Ji said: "Zhong Aiqing has something to play early, and there is nothing to retreat from." ”

Tong Guan said: "Weichen has something to play. ”

Zhao Ji said: "Tong Aiqing, please speak." ”

Tong Guan said: "When I was in Zhenzong and Renzong, Li Jiqian of Xia State rebelled against impermanence, and Li Yuanhao repeatedly invaded the border, and now my Great Song Dynasty is strong, and it is the time to seek shame from thieves and recover lost land, I hope that the emperor will choose a good general to conquer Xia and raise the prestige of our country!"

Zhao Ji said: "Tong Aiqing is concerned about the society and deserves to be the pillar of the country, what do the Qing family think about this?"

Yang Tianmu said: "The minister thinks that this matter is inappropriate, the soldiers of the Xia State are strong and strong, and the people of Wufu are abundant, if our army and the Xia army clash, it is bound that the two tigers will fight and there will be an injury, and the disciples of the Qinglu Palace of the Xia Kingdom are strong in martial arts, if my great Song Dynasty injustice invades the Xia Kingdom in the west, Cao Fuqing, the head of the Qinglu Palace, may not stand idly by, it is better to unite with the Jurchens, jointly destroy Liao, and recapture the sixteen states of Yanyun, in order to comfort the spirit of Taizu Taizong in the sky." ”

Zhao Ji said: "Cai Aiqing, what do you think?"

Cai Jing said: "Weichen thinks that General Yang's proposal is very good. The sixteen states of Yanyun were originally the homeland of the Central Plains, but they have been occupied by the Liao people for nearly three hundred years, and now the Liao people are tired of dealing with the Jurchens, which is a God-given opportunity for my Great Song Dynasty to recover the homeland. ”

Tong Guan said: "Your Majesty, forgive Weichen for speaking bluntly. The Xia State is a small party country, and there is nothing to be afraid of, just because Emperor Zhenzong and Emperor Renzong are benevolent and do not care about the barbarian invasion, and now that our Great Song Dynasty is prosperous, how can such a small country be arrogant and domineering? Although the Liao State is suffering from internal and external troubles, the emaciated camel is eventually bigger than the horse, so it is better to attack the Xia State first, and at the same time to observe the changes in the Liao State. ”

Zhao Ji said: "What you Aiqing said is not unreasonable. ”

Cai Jingdao: "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that it is better to choose a good minister to envoy to the Xia Kingdom, if Song Xia can rebuild the old good, my Great Song Dynasty will go all out to the north to invade the Liao Kingdom, recover the sixteen states of Yanyun, and complete the last wishes of the ancestors. If the Xia Kingdom is arrogant and does not lead me to the Great Song Dynasty, it is not too late for our army to attack Xia again, and it is famous. ”

Zhao Ji smiled and said: "Cai Aiqing's words are very agreeable. May I ask Cai Aiqing, who is suitable to send an envoy to Xia Guo?"

Yang Tianmu said: "The minister recommended himself to go to the Xia Kingdom, and he will definitely live up to his mission." ”

Cai Jingdao: "General Yang is indeed the best choice for this trip. ”

Zhao Ji said: "Yang Tianmu listens to the order. ”

Yang Tianmu knelt down and said, "The minister is here." ”

Zhao Ji said: "I order you to prepare a generous gift on the same day and send an envoy to the Xia Kingdom, so that the Song and Xia countries can abandon their previous suspicions and reconcile well." ”

Yang Tianmu said: "The minister's decree." ”

Tong Guan looked indignant, and Cai Jing smiled lightly. After listening to the words of Hubu Shangshu and others, Zhao Ji announced his retreat from the dynasty.

The courtiers walked out of the Zichen Palace, and Cai Jing said: "I wish General Yang a smooth journey and an early return." ”

Yang Tianmu didn't look sideways at Cai Jing, walked forward, and said, "Prime Minister Cai is kind, and the ministers understand it." ”

After Yang Tianmu stayed away, Tong Guan asked puzzledly: "Dare to ask the Prime Minister, why did the Prime Minister propose a truce with Xia to the emperor just above the court? And even if the war with Xia stopped, why did the Prime Minister recommend Yang Tianmu as an envoy?"

Cai Jing smiled: "Master Tong, you don't know something. If Yang Tianmu returns from this trip, you and I will take the opportunity to suppress it in front of the emperor, and the opportunity to make contributions to Xia or Liao in the future will definitely not be able to compete with you. If Yang Tianmu reconciles Song Xia on this trip, you and I can also find an opportunity to frame him for friendship with the Xia people and ask the emperor to cure him for the crime of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country. ”

Tong Guan said with a smile: "It's still the prime minister's mastery." ”