The ministers of the Jinluan Palace were arguing one after another, and most of them were opposed to the military war between Western Xia and Tubo, and the envoy Dali felt that the errand was too bitter and was unwilling to go. Fortunately, among the ministers, a minor official stepped forward, and it was Cai Jing, who had a white beard and a clean face, who solved the emperor's dilemma.

When Zhao Xu heard this, he immediately said with great joy, "Although Cai Aiqing's official position is small, his loyalty is commendable, and I am very pleased." His eyes looked at the many ministers in the court, and a trace of anger flashed, all of them were eating dry rice. "Lord Cai, I will give you a letter to Dali here, and I will give you a handwritten letter, which will not have to be handed over to Emperor Baoding, and invite the monks to come. ”

Cai Jing was respectful and assured, "The minister will definitely live up to the trust of the saint and swear to complete the mission." Zhao Xu sighed at his loyalty when he heard this, and said, "It's good that Lord Cai has this heart, as long as Aiqing completes this task, I will naturally not treat you badly when I come back." Of course, if you have any needs here, I will promise you everything I can. ”

Cai Jing didn't dare to say anything, but his eyes turned, and he opened his mouth to put forward a small need, "It is the duty of the minister to do things for the emperor, and the minister should not mention any needs, but in order to better envoy Dali, the minister hopes that it is best to get a letter from the empress dowager to get close to Gao Shengtai." ”

Zhao Xu's brows furrowed, and he suddenly felt dissatisfied, you Cai Jing is going to sort out the envoy on behalf of me, what is the use of asking for the empress dowager's family letter. Who is Cai Jing, he saw the emperor's unhappiness at that time, so he hurriedly said, "The emperor's power is unpredictable, and the monarch of Dali will definitely agree, but I am afraid that Dali's subordinates will not agree." The minister heard that Dali was almost in power with the Gao family, the so-called villain was difficult to prevent, and the battle of Shaolin could not be delayed, so he still hoped to move it with affection, lure it to benefit, and strive for the monks to come as soon as possible. ”

Although Zhao Xu is young, he is not a fool, thinking that he has never been able to pro-government under the coercion of Empress Dowager Gao. By the people who have been killed. He couldn't help but feel sad for the Duan royal family, and instantly his mentality turned to sympathy, "I understand. ”

Zhuge Zheng's eyes narrowed, and he didn't say anything when he looked at Cai Jing, but there was an inexplicable meaning in his smile. Cai Jing naturally wouldn't know that he had been targeted by the gods, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

In Cining Palace, Empress Dowager Gao looked at Cai Jing who was kneeling on the ground, her expression was not happy or angry, but a coercion did not dissipate. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at Cai Jingdao who lowered her head. "The mourning family already knows your intentions, so you can stand back and wait for a while. ”

Cai Jing secretly glanced at the Empress Dowager Gao, he didn't expect the majesty of the other party to be so powerful, he didn't dare to stay longer, he retreated with the leadership of the palace maid, and sure enough, within a moment, he got the letter from Empress Gao to Gao's family.

Empress Dowager Gao's spirit was a little tired, she waved her hand and said, "Stand down." Cai Jing didn't want to stay long, so he turned around and left. Empress Dowager Gao said suddenly. "Lord Cai. Cai Jing's body trembled suddenly, stopped retreating, and asked, "I don't know what the Empress Dowager has to tell Weichen." "The Empress Dowager Gao has a deep meaning. "Lord Cai, if you see your brother, remember to tell him, don't be too anxious. After all, tofu can't be eaten in a hurry. Otherwise, you won't be able to eat anything. ”

Cai Jing didn't dare to reply, he was a smart person, and naturally knew that this was a warning from the Empress Dowager Gao. Signaled himself not to use the Gao family to seek his own interests. Empress Dowager Gao said tiredly, "Go ahead." ”

Cai Jing walked in the palace with a solemn face, he hurriedly followed behind a eunuch, and glanced back at Cining Palace with palpitations, and quickly followed. At this time, a palace maid came in the distance, and she stopped the eunuch from leading the way.

"Princess, I'm sorry for you. Master Cai will be led out by himself. The palace maid took the princess to a corner, and quietly gave a small piece of silver, and the princess took it secretly, turned her eyes around, and found that no one was paying attention, and reminded, "Miss Cui'er, you only have a quarter of an hour, you must do your best, otherwise no one can resist if something happens." Cui'er nodded in understanding, and the two returned to Cai Jing's side, "Lord Cai, the road below will be led by the little girl, please come with me." ”

Cai Jing also reacted at this time, he was just shocked by the coercion of the Empress Dowager, and unknowingly followed the prince here. Cai Jing glanced at the surrounding environment, looked at Wang Gonggong and Cui'er and said, "Wang Gonggong, this doesn't seem to be the way out of the palace." ”

Wang Gonggong looked at Cai Jing nervously, for fear that he would expose it, so he couldn't help but signal Cui'er to speak. Cui'er was not worried, she said, "Lord Cai is smart, this road leads to Concubine Xiang's Concubine Palace. ”

Cai Jing's eyes instantly became solemn, and he couldn't help but say, "Xiang Guifei? The minister doesn't seem to have any friendship with Xiang Guifei, so you don't have to go." He glanced at Cui'er and said disdainfully.

How do you know that although Cui'er is a palace maid, her courage is not small, "Lord Cai, don't worry about it, this is only good for you and me, and there is no harm." And if Lord Cai really doesn't want to go, why didn't he shout now to attract the guards to expose us. ”

Cai Jing smiled, "It's okay, it's okay anyway, just go and take a look." He followed behind the palace maid of Cui'er, turned two corners, and came to the palace of the concubine.

In the hall, Xiang's concubine sat leisurely, the incense burner in front of her exuded fresh sandalwood, Zhao Ji and Gao Yu sat not far from her, reading respectfully.

Cai Jing walked in with Cui'er, his eyes saw the two boys who were reading at a glance, and then looked at the woman next to the boy without paying attention, not daring to be careless at all, daring to lead himself into the harem so blatantly, it can be seen that the other party's power is not too small.

"Chen Caijing has seen the concubine. Cai Jing didn't have any sincerity, in fact, he really didn't have to take the other party to heart. Xiang Guifei also knew it, so she chose to get straight to the point. "Lord Cai, you don't have to be polite. This palace has invited you to cooperate with you, to be exact, with the forces behind you. ”

When Cai Jing heard this, he immediately paid a little attention to Xiang Guifei, and he didn't deny it, "Oh, I don't know how you want to cooperate with Xiang Guifei?" Xiang Guifei's slender hand pointed at Zhao Ji, "Lord Cai, you help my emperor to ascend to the Ninth Five-Year Plan, and this palace will serve you as the prime minister." Cai Jing glanced at her disdainfully, "Joke, but the prince of the first emperor, why should the minister help him ascend to the throne?

Xiang Guifei didn't get angry at all, but Zhao Ji, who was studying, was furious when he heard this, and couldn't help but shoot out his vicious eyes, which made Cai Jing, who was secretly observing him, even more dissatisfied, thinking that it was difficult to achieve a big deal.

Xiang Guifei felt something, her beautiful eyes swept over Zhao Ji, and he was frightened and immediately bowed his head. Xiang Guifei thought for a while and said, "Lord Cai, the skill of the dragon is much more important than the grass on the wall. This palace is not secret, how long do you think the current emperor can be on the throne, once the old queen mother dies, how long can he live with his sick body. Several times up and down the palace, who else can sit on the imperial throne. ”

Cai Jing's face changed, he stared at the Empress Dowager Xiang and said, "What a Xiang Guifei, it is really a disaster." But the prince in front of him seems to have a lot of opinions about the minister, so how dare the minister bet on him. ”

Xiang Guifei was overjoyed, knowing that the matter was half successful, and immediately said, "Ji'er is just a child, why should Lord Cai be serious." If Lord Cai still can't believe it, this palace can let Ji'er recognize you as a teacher and commensurate you with the courtesy of master and apprentice. The Great Song Dynasty ruled the country with benevolence and filial piety, and in the future, it will be announced to the world, and no one will dare to make a mistake with it. As he spoke, he didn't even wait for Cai Jing's reaction, and said directly to Zhao Ji, "Ji'er, what are you still doing in a daze, you haven't come to see your teacher." ”

Zhao Ji didn't dare to object, so he could only reluctantly walk out and kneel down and say, "Disciple Zhao Ji has seen his teacher." Although this Zhao Ji is ambitious and talented, he is still very good at dealing with people. I can put it down when I pick it up, and it's forbearant enough.

Cai Jing didn't want to agree, but he was already in the boat, and he didn't think that he could leave alive once he refused. He looked at Zhao Ji and said, "Very good, don't be polite, get up." Where did Zhao Ji really kneel, he immediately stood up but fell down without preventing his head, and sat on the ground.

Cai Jing didn't pay attention to him, but looked at Gao Yu, "Boy, who are you?" He saw that Gao Yu's appearance was quite capable, and he actually had a heart of love.

"It's a small life. The Gao family in Dali has seen Lord Cai. Gao Yu walked out and said respectfully. Cai Jing said with a straight face, "Gao family, are you a member of Gao Shengtai's clan?" "It's the ancestor." Gao Yu replied, with a lot of pride in his tone. (To be continued......)