Song Beiyun

"Officials, do you know that we have the upper hand now?" Song Beiyun finally stopped laughing: "Whether we can win this round depends on this time."

Chapter 220: November 11th

"You can leave this matter to the Queen Mother to investigate. The result of our victory does not lie in this matter itself, but in our King of the South Courtyard."

Song Beiyun spent one morning and one afternoon expounding on the impact of this incident, and Zhao Xing also showed Song Beiyun the letter of credentials of the Liao Kingdom.

As expected, this matter did not exceed Song Beiyun's expectations. Daliao really wanted to form a strategic alliance with Dal Song, which is a good thing!Of course it has to be supported, but the conditions put forward by the people of the Liao Kingdom are a bit too much. The meaning between the lines in the Guoshu is that Da Song is treated as a son, and as a son, he has to support his father unconditionally.

First of all, the annual supply system of the Song Dynasty must be mentioned. There is a fixed 100 million shi of grain every year, which cannot be less. If the grain is not enough, ironware and cloth will be used to pay for it.

Secondly, in terms of trade between the Great Song Dynasty and the Great Liao Dynasty, the Great Song Dynasty cannot collect business taxes from Liao merchants, but [-]% of the commercial taxes from the Great Song Dynasty to Liao Kingdom will be taken.

In the end, Da Song needed to evacuate all the garrisons in Luzhou and Xiangyang. In name, it was a good relationship between fellow practitioners Qin and Jin, but in fact, Daliao had to concentrate on dealing with the grassland and had no time to take care of Da Song's soft bone.

These are the three most important items, and there are other trivial matters about Daliao, such as "allowing Liao people to have the right to teach and study in Song State", "all Liao State Chambers of Commerce, monasteries, schools, etc. established in Song State, generally Allowing the ownership of its fields” and so on.

This is an unequal treaty, this is the Liao State bullying others.After Song Beiyun saw it, he, the former Sans Frontières, was furious. The sense of substitution was so strong that he already felt that he was Li Hongzhang.

If there is no suitable incision, Da Song doesn't know how to talk to Daliao, but it is completely different now. It goes without saying how much power the king of Nanyuan, who is repairing plank roads and crossing Chencang secretly, has, and this country The book is also obviously the letter of credence issued by the main battle faction of the Liao Kingdom, and it is deliberately harsh to make this prince feel embarrassed in the Song Dynasty.

However, those people may not be satisfied with just deflated. The second-hand preparation is to assassinate with dead soldiers. If a prince of the Liao Kingdom died in the Song Dynasty, then this matter is absolutely impossible if you think about it, maybe it really is. Fu Wang's ass in Fuzhou is not even hot enough to be pushed to the front line.

But now the prince has a solid handle in his hands, and this handle is as terrifying as the sky falling. Regardless of whether it is adultery with the queen mother of the Song Dynasty or his identity as a Han, it is now so nakedly exposed to Song Beiyun And under the sight of Zhao Xing.

As for whether the queen mother recruits or not, it doesn't really matter. After all, adultery is a fact, and there are many witnesses, so she cannot deny it.

But there is no need to tear the face now, because whether it is the queen mother or the king of the South Courtyard, they are more important to Zhao Xing than to tear the face. There will be more troubles behind the tear, and if they protect...

They are holding someone's handle in their hands, are they panicking?Song Beiyun believed that these two people panicked more than anyone else.

"In a few days, I will go to find the King of the Southern Courtyard and discuss with him about the credential." Song Beiyun took a sip of tea and threw the credential Zhao Xing gave him on the ground: "I didn't say that, this kind of crap You accept it too? You should tear it up and throw it in his face."

Eunuch Wang's expression was not good looking at the side. Seeing Song Beiyun's bold action, he was so angry that his hands trembled.

"You throw it away." Zhao Xing pointed to the credential on the ground: "I'll send you off."

"At that time, I will get you a reasonable offer." Song Beiyun crossed his legs and said, "Officials, you really can't be dignified now."

"If it's okay, can you sit cross-legged in my Shang's study?" Zhao Xing didn't bother to argue with him: "You just told me about the contest between these countries, but you didn't tell me what you saw yesterday. .”

"It can't be said, it's a big treason." Song Beiyun waved his hand quickly and said, "You say I'm a traitor, what can I see?"

Zhao Xing closed his eyes for a long time before letting out a long breath: "Shame! Shame!"

"Politics doesn't care about face but only interests. Isn't this shameful? Shame, indeed. But it can bring millions of dollars in profits to the government every year. Is it a shame?" Song Beiyun waved his hand: "Face is worthless , let’s just pretend that nothing happened, and tacit understanding is the best ending. At that time, millions of pennies will fall into the purse, which is better than any face. This matter is not because the family caught an adulterer. But diplomacy is no small matter in the confrontation between countries. Find a reason to fool the outside world, but also spread some rumors."

Zhao Xing nodded and said, "So you wrote that Yilian Chunmeng, right?"

"hey-hey……"

While Song Beiyun was chatting with Zhao Xing, a young eunuch suddenly came in to announce that the Queen Mother had woken up and wanted to see Lord Song.

"How did she know you were with me?" Zhao Xing frowned: "This palace is also riddled with holes."

"Don't worry." Song Beiyun pointed at the old eunuch: "This old thing is still conscientious. The Queen Mother may know that I am here, but I don't know what we are talking about. After all, she and the King of Liao are the most nervous now."

"Go ahead and be careful in everything."

Song Beiyun stood up and said loudly, "Thank you for your concern."

"You guy... After you go, I will have something to eat in the kilometer today, and don't go back tonight. I still have something I want to talk to you about."

"This...isn't that good, if this deep palace man encounters something that shouldn't be encountered, I will die unjustly."

"What are you afraid of? In this deep palace, there is only a pregnant queen, a queen dowager and a golden bell. What can you meet? As for those maidens, which one do you like, just say hello to Wang Daban and lead her." Just leave, they are all worthless things." Zhao Xing said freely: "Wang Daban, go prepare some wine and meat."

Song Beiyun had no choice but to stand up and bow to Zhao Xing, and then led by the little eunuch all the way to the Queen Mother's bedroom. After entering, he saw the Queen Mother leaning on the bed, her face was not very good, and her spirit was very listless.

He first clasped his fists in salute: "Is the empress dowager all right?"

"Yes." The queen mother responded softly: "Come here, give me a seat."

A chair was moved behind Song Beiyun, and he sat down politely: "Thank you, Empress Dowager."

The queen mother just snorted softly, opened her eyes slightly and glanced around Song Beiyun: "He is a handsome young man, how old is this year?"

"Go back to the empress dowager, and you will be nineteen after the new year."

"It's a good age. Let me ask you, why were you there yesterday?"

Ha, it really came!Regarding this answer, Song Beiyun has already done his homework, and the answer is very formulaic, that is, he is an imperial envoy of Zhao Xing, and through various clues, he found that someone was following the Empress Dowager's whereabouts, and then analyzed that they might be detrimental to the Empress Dowager. , So he summoned people to escort him on the mountain overnight.

"Tell the truth."

"Those people are all Khitan people." Song Beiyun said decisively: "They went for the King of the Southern Academy of Liao Kingdom."

The queen mother's eyes suddenly widened: "You know everything?"

"Does the empress want me to know or not?" Song Beiyun stood up and bent over, "It's up to the empress to decide."

"You know sex?"

"Your Majesty hasn't made up her mind yet, so I don't dare to chew my tongue." Song Beiyun said with a sincere face, "After all, the matter is of great importance at this time."

Looking at the charming woman who was half leaning on the bed, Song Beiyun couldn't help but think of the scene last night, and it was really interesting to think about it.

"Okay, okay, what a smart young man. I heard that you are a student of King Fu?"

"Yes."

"If you belong to him, why do you speak to me?"

"Your Majesty misunderstood, the minister is not looking for anyone, but cares about the country, the country, and the empress's reputation, there is no distinction between sects." Song Beiyun said seriously: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

The queen mother slowly stood up, looked at Song Beiyun with a light smile and said, "It's rare for a little thing like you to have such a vision. How can I trust you?"

"Your Majesty, this matter is as easy as flipping your palm. I believe that the Imperial City Secretary in your Majesty's hands is not all idiots. Let them inquire and see the news outside. If there is even a little bit of wind, your Majesty will take me as a question. "

"Don't mention that imperial city secretary to me!" The queen snorted coldly: "It's all trash!"

Song Beiyun lowered his head and laughed secretly, while the Queen Mother continued: "Do you have a reputation?"

"Go back to your empress, and get rid of Yuan in Luzhou in autumn."

"Yo, you are a talented scholar, but I saw you are very skilled yesterday." The Queen Mother waved to Song Beiyun: "Stand closer."

Song Beiyun came in front of the empress and looked down at the coquettish empress dowager: "What orders does the empress dowager have?"

"If I let you take charge of the Imperial City Department, would you be willing?"

Song Beiyun: "???"

Really, Song Beiyun was dumbfounded at the time, he was really dumbfounded, he never thought that the Queen Mother would play this game, did he just open his mouth?

"The Imperial City Commissioner died suddenly a few days ago, and then clashed with the Imperial Army. Now the Imperial City Commissioner is in danger. I see that you have a keen insight and are very suitable for this Imperial City Commissioner. What do you think?"

"This……"

Well, now that someone has turned against the general, Song Beiyun should not be able to do it now. The imperial city envoy is a military officer, and he can be hired without going through Chunwei, but if he comes up, he will be given to the imperial city secretary?Is the queen mother too generous?

Song Beiyun roughly understood the meaning of the empress dowager's coquettish operation. Didn't she have been seen by herself last night... Of course, it doesn't matter whether she sees it or not. The important thing is that she must pull Song Beiyun to her side, which is for her It is the simplest and most effective method.

The meaning of this is very obvious. Although it is a bit simple and rude, it actually told Song Beiyun, "What the emperor can't give you, the queen mother will give you. Do you know who is your master now?".After all, Song Beiyun couldn't kill him, and he didn't necessarily kill him. Just based on yesterday's move, even if the queen mother is not smart, she knows that this kind of person is definitely not the kind who won't keep a hand.

So since this is the case, isn't the position that can be arranged at hand the imperial city envoy?Moreover, in terms of status, he is a disciple of King Fu, which is justifiable!

The queen mother is applauding her decision now, but Song Beiyun stood there in trouble. He was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Mother... your imperial envoy is a military officer, right?"

Chapter 221: Seeing Chang'an Flowers on a Sunny Day on November 11th

"Your Majesty, you don't know. I'm an officer. If I'm appointed as a military officer, I won't be able to serve as another officer, let alone this..." Song Beiyun looked troubled: "I have neither meritorious nor honorable post. It is unreasonable for the city to be based on emotion and reason."

"Don't tell me these things. I don't understand and I don't want to understand. Tomorrow, the official department's tune will be approved, and you will take office immediately."

The queen mother started the usual tricks, but this time Song Beiyun obviously did not let go. He stood motionless on the spot and bowed his hands.

"What else do you have to say?"

"Your Majesty." Song Beiyun looked distressed: "You are ruining my life. Civil and military affairs cannot be combined. This is the rule set by the Emperor Taizu. I have studied hard for more than ten years, maybe..."

The queen mother looked at Song Beiyun's eyes, and her complexion gradually eased. She smiled lightly and said, "What should I do? Don't worry. You can take care of the Imperial City Secretary. Afterwards, as long as you do things Deli, I won't lose you. In this way, I will send someone to say hello to the official department, and you will give me this job first, what do you think?"

"Then...the minister thanked the queen mother for her promotion, and the minister left without disturbing the queen mother's rest."

Song Beiyun couldn't be more stubborn. After all, the queen mother had already taken a step back, and she was talking to herself in a negotiating tone. What does this mean?This shows that this old woman has a guilty conscience!At this time, if he was asking for a lot of money or was ignorant, Song Beiyun had no idea what the Queen Mother would do.

Most female drivers slam on the accelerator before they get into an accident.

So in order not to irritate the queen mother, Song Beiyun had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree to her request. Let's work part-time. Isn't he still the acting county magistrate up to now? It's not a big problem to be an envoy of the imperial city. What happened after the imperial examination is still unknown.

"Wait." The queen mother called him: "When you go to the Imperial City Department, you have to know your identity, and you are not allowed to jump up and down like a monkey. Chun Tao, go and bring my gold medal to Mr. Song. "

Song Beiyun was stunned for a moment, then cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for the teaching, Queen Mother."

"You saved my life yesterday. You can start investigating this matter when you take office tomorrow. If anything goes wrong, don't blame me for being rude."

"I understand."

The maid took a gold medal and put it in Song Beiyun's hand, and the queen mother nodded at the gold medal: "With this gold medal, you can enter and leave here without restriction, so that you can report to me at any time."

"I thank the Empress Dowager..."

Holding the gold medal and walking out, Song Beiyun had mixed feelings in his heart. The problems of the Great Song Dynasty were really continuous. Delegate power to people, and in the end they can't hold it anymore, so they can only find ways to kill that person.

Why bother.

Back to Zhao Xing, Zhao Xing saw the gold medal in Song Beiyun's hand, and his expression was very strange, but before he could ask, Song Beiyun spread his hands and said, "The empress dowager is so generous, she didn't say anything when she went up Well, just give me the Secretary of the Imperial City."

Zhao Xing jumped up on the spot: "What?"

"Imperial City Secretary, give it to me!" Song Beiyun glanced at the eunuch Wang next to him: "Spread the rice, stand still, I haven't eaten yet."

Eunuch Wang snorted resentfully, but in the end he gave Song Beiyun more food. He put a piece of chopped roast chicken in the bowl with the rice, and ate it in big mouthfuls. After eating a few mouthfuls, he raised his head and said to Zhao Xing : "Do you understand what the Empress Dowager means?"

Zhao Xing narrowed his eyes: "Shut up."

"Not only to gag, but also to isolate you. You can't have your own strength around you." Song Beiyun may be the No. Resentment: "How can the queen mother be like this..."

"Why is this so? People are listening to politics behind the curtain, and she handles many important matters. It's normal not to want you in power." Song Beiyun patted the table, turned to Eunuch Wang and said, "Where is tea! You Old man, why are you so unskilled in doing things, tea!"

Eunuch Wang was full of anger, but he was not as blessed as Song Beiyun, so despite being helpless, he poured tea for Song Beiyun again and stepped aside.

"She wants to gag me, and do you know what her inherent thinking is?" Song Beiyun sucked a kind of soup made of something unknown: "Guess."

Zhao Xing sat beside him and saw how well he ate, so he became a little greedy, and turned to Eunuch Wang and said, "Banban Wang, go and get some food for me."

The old eunuch who worked for Zhao Xing didn't complain at all, and took the rice over without changing hands, while Zhao Xing raised his head politely with the bowl in his hand and asked, "How can I guess what you call me?"

"She thinks you're trash."

"Bold!" Wang Banban couldn't bear it anymore: "Do you dare to say such words?"

Song Beiyun didn't even pay attention to him, but continued: "I told her that I haven't told you what happened yesterday, and she really believed it. Then I passed you and directly promoted me. You know the meaning here, right? My official family."

Zhao Xing showed deep helplessness on his face, he raised his head and let out a long sigh, but he didn't say a word.

"What Zhao Xing can't give, I, Yu'er, can give." Song Beiyun said with a smile, "I don't know what the Queen Mother's real name is, but that wild prince called her Yu'er."

Zhao Xing pointed at Song Beiyun with a wry smile: "You guy... makes people angry and funny. What happens next?"

"Afterwards, I actually didn't really want to take on this matter, but I didn't like disobeying the queen mother, so I played around a bit and got a word 'cum' in my hand." Song Beiyun stretched his arms: "Don't underestimate With this word, this word has a lot of room for movement, but it may set a precedent, that is, civil servants replace military positions. But it doesn't matter. Usually scholars are better at fighting than martial arts. Just look at King Fu. He was the most talented man in the world back then. , It's like a tiger fighting like a tiger."

Zhao Xing laughed dumbfounded: "What are your plans?"

"What are you going to do? In fact, I'm still thinking about going to the Ministry of Industry. I'll have to wait for Chunwei. Since the Empress Dowager ordered me to go to the Imperial City Department, I have to go." Song Beiyun sighed: "Old Wang, do you know what to do?" It’s really hard, isn’t it?”

Old eunuch Wang didn't expect Song Beiyun to mention him, he lowered his head silently and sighed softly, but didn't make a sound.

Zhao Xing shook his head lightly: "Since that's the case, then go ahead and I won't treat you badly. If you show your heart to me, I will treat you with sincerity."

Song Beiyun smiled: "Actually, I really didn't expect the job of the Imperial City Secretary. I heard the Queen Mother say that the Imperial City Secretary is in a precarious situation."

"Isn't it because of the conflict with the imperial army last time, those nobles blocked the gate of the palace many times to ask for an explanation, and in addition, many people in the court are participating in the imperial city department. The secretary is about to disappear." Zhao Xing looked up at Song Beiyun: "You are Uncle Fu's disciple, and the Queen Mother asked you to lead the Imperial City Secretary because there must be other considerations."

"Yo, I really didn't think about it." Song Beiyun tapped himself on the head with chopsticks: "I was used as a knife again."

"You are not at a disadvantage. The Imperial City Envoy Wu Xun ranks 27, which counts to be the same as the sixth rank. From the seventh rank to the same sixth rank, it will rise five ranks in a row."

"No matter how you calculate, there is no fifth level. How did you calculate?"

"You guys... the same as the sixth rank to the superior, from the seventh rank to the same sixth rank, how many ranks do you count!" Zhao Xing took out his chopsticks and hit Song Beiyun again: "Brave! Give me a fight!"

"From the top of the seventh rank, the bottom of the regular seventh rank, the top of the seventh rank, from the bottom of the sixth rank, from the top of the sixth rank... Hey, it's really the fifth rank!" Song Beiyun has always been shrouded in mist about this official position, so it's still a shame. It really jumped five levels directly: "The capital official of the same sixth rank, then can I go to search for people's fat and people's ointment?"