I became the son of Renzong

In Zhao Xi's opinion, the more the court trusts Wang Shao, the better he can control the situation.

Let's do this for now, Zhao Xi really doesn't want Wang Shao to think too much.Even if Xixia knew about Guochao's deployment, do they have a solution?

Next, a large number of engineers will move westward to build a relay station for the entire passage... The secrecy will not be as tight as that of the Pathfinder team.

There is another possibility of doing this, which is to let the Tibetans know that selling themselves to the Song Dynasty is more suitable than selling themselves to their lords.

When the report from the front reached Bianliang, the function of the sled was also verified.Zhao Xi also felt a little ashamed when he experienced the soldiers recording the content of you and so on. If there is a sled in advance, the soldiers there will not be so difficult.

"It's a pity that it's not winter now, and we can't try the time when the hot water in Bianliang turns into ice at various hours, otherwise we can compare the gap between the passage and Bianliang military depots."

Although Fu Bi was very pleased to say that, Zhao Xi knew that such a comparison was meaningless. They didn't know that the temperature of hot water on the plateau was different from that in the Central Plains.

The appearance of the sled has advanced the progress of building the military depot. Even though the passage is still covered with ice and snow, the workshop city has already begun to transport materials to the west to prepare for the construction of the military depot.

At this time, the entire court began to know the court's plan.

Because of the three-level decision-making system, the supervision of the yamen and the secrecy law, the ministers and workers can only know in their hearts that they cannot be impeached unscrupulously in the court like before.After all, the imperial court has entered a relatively stable ruling mode.

Later, Guochao almost no longer had any taboos, and could no longer hide it. Building a military station could not achieve real secrecy at all.That's it.

Although the method at this time is still traveling westward in the form of a caravan, it is clear when this channel will have such a big business opportunity.The point is that Xixia, which is located on the sandbar, has not seen any caravans heading west out of Yumen Pass.

Knowing is one thing, taking action is another.For the current strength of the Song Dynasty, Xixia dare not question it like it did in the early years.Instead, they keep sending envoys to pay tribute, the real tribute, instead of the tithe that is not enough to take away as before.

Asked on the sidelines, no matter whether it was the escort envoy, the embassy envoy, or any familiar ministers, they were vague, and even told the Xixia envoy that the imperial court would reprimand the Hehuang Governor's Mansion.What about coaxing the children?

There is no sign of Shazhou. The only thing the Xixia people believe is that the epidemic in Dangjin Mountain will make the people of Song Dynasty retreat. They also set up military camps under Dangjin Mountain. Thirty thousand increased to fifty thousand.

What the imperial court did not expect was that Huangtou Huihe, a force that had no relationship with the imperial court at all, actually asked the imperial court to play through the soldiers on the passage, saying that it would pay tribute to the Song Dynasty.

"This cannot be rejected. It is one aspect to appease the Huangtou Huihe. The most important thing is to take this opportunity to let them know more about the area to the west."

Therefore, Huangtou Huihe came to Beijing, and in the spare time of Xixia envoys, Huangtou Huihe went to Bianliang to worship.

Chapter 692

Whether it was the inquiry of the Xixia people, or the first visit of the Huangtou Huihe, it did not change the progress of the dynasty in planning the Xixia.

After several inquiries, no specific information could be obtained, and then a secret agent was dispatched, trying to cross Dangjin Mountain or go west from Qingtang, but there was no reply.

I haven't seen any movement from Da Song for a whole year, and I don't understand what Song Guo is going to do.At this time, there was a rumor in the market that the emperor of the Song Dynasty wanted to live forever, and the alchemist suggested building an altar in the Peacock Sea...

Zhao Xi was really speechless.Regardless of whether this is true or not, in future unofficial historical records, there may be a story about myself seeking immortality.

"Official, do you want to check?"

If Wang Zhongzheng didn't know what the officials were planning, he would have believed it.

"You idiot! What are you looking for? Who is spreading rumors? Or is it building an altar? Idle! What should I do?"

Zhao Xi was a little dumbfounded, but it was not enough to make a big fuss.Isn't it just a rumor, if his rumor this time can make Xixia relax his vigilance, he really doesn't care.

The more people believe in it, the more it works.

No, even the ministers began to believe it.If it is to plan Xixia, why hasn't the imperial court sent an army in the past year?Since there is a direct road to the sandbar, why hasn't the country sent troops to send generals?

"Officials, the scholars who wrote these articles, I have sent people to monitor them!"

Only then did Wang Zhongzheng stop thinking about the investigation, but the Gao family's uncle became more energetic. It is estimated that he is not the only one, and the Cao family may also have the intention.

"No, people are correcting the king's gains and losses. "Shi Lun" is originally an unofficial platform for criticizing the government. Just do what you want."

"Officials, is it published or not published?"

"Publish it, neither encourage nor restrict."

I don't know who came up with this ghost idea.Now that there is this momentum, Zhao Xi doesn't need to force it down, just let nature take its course.Besides, I just took this opportunity to let everyone understand that "On the Times" is really not controlled by Zhao Xi... Hehe, that's what I said.

"Xi'er, the art of longevity, since Emperor Qin, all the kings who have been addicted to it have never died well. It will be a disaster not only for the inner garden of the palace, but also for the entire country!"

The rumors spread so violently that even the empress dowager, who had lived in the deep palace for a long time and didn't hear about world affairs, was alarmed. She waited in Yanqing Palace (the inner garden palace newly built by Zhao Xi), waiting for Zhao Xi to go down, and died specially to persuade the officials. The heart to seek longevity.

Also, according to historical records, most of the emperors who pursue longevity will deny their relatives, be cruel and tyrannical, kill their sons and fathers, and let the blood flow in the inner garden.Empress Dowager Cao was very worried.

I thought that having such a king would be the blessing of the Song Dynasty, and it has been proven for so many years. All I hear are the rumors that Xi'er made the country change with each passing day.

Okay, why did you have such thoughts?This will be a disaster for the country!The Empress Dowager Cao couldn't bear it anymore, she also knew that the power of the current Xi'er in the court, catching up with the Taizu, was not comparable to that of the previous emperor, and the ministers and workers in the court probably wouldn't even dare to persuade her ?

What's more, as far as the various systems of the current state are concerned, the Empress Dowager Cao has seen that on the surface they are dispersing the power of the officials, but in fact, they are indeed gathering the power of the court to the king.She has lived in the palace for so many years, from the time Empress Dowager Liu was in power to the late emperor, she sees some things better than the courtiers.

In the past, if the king had acted improperly, the court might have become a mess, but now?Xi'er directly asked the censor to change the day.Although it was given another position, it was bound to be controlled by the king.

Empress Dowager Cao was really worried, worried that Xi'er would be self-willed, worried that he would be self-reliant, worried that he would act arbitrarily, and worried that he would be deceived by longevity and lead to disaster in Song Dynasty!

So Mrs. Cao came later, even if Tao Niang didn't look for her, she still needed to persuade Xi'er.

However, Empress Dowager Cao has always been a little skeptical. She is very clear about her son and feels that he shouldn't be so stupid.But after "Shi Lun" also published those persuasive articles, she became restless.

What is the relationship between the old Liu's family and Xi'er?Very unlikely to break.But now, the "On the Time" led by the Gao family has also begun to persuade, that is to say, Xi'er's desire to live forever has caused his strongest alliance to split.Very serious!

Also, Empress Dowager Cao is even more worried, because the Gao family's "On the Time" will cause instability in the inner court... Tao Niang will be very embarrassed.That's why Tao Niang begged her in a hurry.

This is a mess!

Zhao Xi follows his habit and does not bring work into his life.Although it was a bit difficult, he still tried his best to do it.Therefore, no matter whether it is a concubine or a court lady, including the eunuch, very few people in the inner court know about the important affairs of the court. Even the Imperial City Secretary performs his own duties and strictly enforces the secrecy law.

However, Zhao Xi didn't expect such a big commotion this time.

"Zhongzheng, send people out and keep an eye on the gate of the palace."

In Zhao Xi's case, it is absolutely forbidden for Neiyuan to meddle in political affairs.But today's situation, he needs to let his own people know.But those servants still have to avoid them.Back in the day, King Pu could make the entire palace full of holes, but he was not sure that his inner garden would be safe.

"Your Majesty, the imperial court is planning for Xixia. Last year, Haier summoned the guards of the martial arts hall to open another passage in the Hexi Corridor. This year, twelve military depots will be built in this passage. Prepare for this passage to transport partial divisions."

"Now, this channel has been found out, and it can go directly to the Xixia Shazhou and Suzhou. In the coming year, Guochao will send out a partial division to go straight to the sandbar, and then it will be able to form a general trend of double-teaming Xixia. My boy wants to take back the whole area in one fell swoop. The Hexi Corridor opens up the commercial roads in the Western Regions."

"Last year, the number of people marching westward was not large, and it has not yet attracted the attention of party members. But this year, whether it is the mobilization of the army or the number of engineers, it is not easy to hide from Xixia. That's why there is a technique for children to seek longevity. Rumor."

"Although this rumor was not directed by Hai'er, nor did it contribute to the flames. However, Hai'er also did not stop it. As for "Shi Lun", it was approved by Hai'er...in this way, it will increase its credibility."

"Although this may not be able to dispel the doubts of the Xixia people, it is better than nothing. The matter is important, and the court is only aware of the cabinet ministers and some deliberatives. Therefore, the child has not reported to the empress, which makes the empress worry."

This incident is so troublesome... Empress Dowager Cao also wants to feel the same way, and Tao Niang also wants to feel the same way.

"I don't want to get involved in military and state affairs. Women and other people should not get involved. As long as the officials stay clear, I can live a few more years."

Empress Dowager Cao even glanced at Tao Niang... this girl, why worry!