The First Yamen of the Great Song Dynasty

The next day, Yelu Dashi cremated Yelu Aoluwo's ​​body, held the ashes jar, and got on his horse.

The sky was gloomy, with a cold wind blowing. It was not a good weather for traveling, but it suited his mood very well.

Gao Ming had mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that Yelu Dashi was a very powerful person. If he were to fight against Song Jun at this time, it would be Song Jun who would suffer. His long-distance travel may not be good for Da Song.

But at the same time, as he goes west, the Liao side will only become weaker.

In addition, after many contacts, perhaps they are all people who are running around for the destiny of their own country, and they are somewhat sympathetic to each other.

There was a faint look of distress on his brows, he raised his head and said to Yelu Dashi who was on the horse: "Are you leaving now?"

Gao Ming looked at the team behind him, there was no end to it.

In addition to the soldiers and horses brought out from the capital, there are also local people in Datong who were disappointed with Yelu Yanxi and wanted to follow Yelu Dashi.

Moreover, along the way to the west, there may be Han Chinese and Dangxiang people along the way.

He will have a large team, and these people will be the basis for him to expand his territory westward.

"Let's go now." Yelu Dashi squeezed out a smile, "I have a hunch that we will meet again."

With a heavy heart, Gao Ming tried his best to smile, "Bon voyage, the future will be long, and we will meet again in the end."

Yelu Dashi reined in the reins with one hand, nodded heavily to Gao Ming, as if keeping this promise in his heart, and then gave the order to set off.

Following his orders, the large troops set off into the distance.

What awaits them is unknown and dangerous.

After walking for a while, Yelu Dashi couldn't help but look back.

Looking at his friend Gao Ming from a foreign country, as well as the country he once loved, he couldn't help but feel hot.

However, he turned his head around and never looked back.

From now on, he only needs to fight for the soldiers who follow him.

After Yelu Dashi left with a large army, the entire Yunzhou was empty, and he was disappointed with Yelu Yanxi. As a result, there were not a few Khitans who followed Yelu Dashi.

Gao Ming knew that the iron cavalry from the Liao Kingdom would come to take over soon, so he quickly packed his bags and left the area, returning to Tokyo.

This time he went on an envoy, and he returned in vain, which was also the first time he returned without success.

But he can't be blamed for this, who told the client Yelu Aoluwo to die.

Alas, Yelu Yanxi, Gao Ming wanted to scold him.

Because of the frequent departures, Gao Ming's riding skills became more and more superb. This time he came back from Datong and rode fast all the way, and he didn't feel any discomfort.

It can be seen that human life lies in exercise, one time is born twice, and practice makes perfect, which is the truth.

Of course, this is also true in other places. When Gao Ming returned to Tokyo, his father and Hua Rong had already returned to Tokyo, waiting for him at home.

Therefore, Gao Ming got to know Hua Rong well and had a deep exchange.

When Gao Ming woke up and found that the sky outside was actually dark, he felt something was wrong.

Because he remembered very clearly that when he and Hua Rong fell asleep, the sky outside was already bright, so how could it be possible that the more he slept, the darker it would be?Might as well go back in time.

After a daze, I figured out that I had slept all day, no wonder I was so hungry.

So he got up and asked the servant girl to come in with food to replenish his strength.

Gao Ming conducted a self-examination, "The life is too depraved these days, I can't do this in the future."

Hua Rong smiled and said, "It's not like what you said, it's depraved? I'm planning to start in three days anyway."

Gao Ming clasped his hands together as a petition, "Brother Hua, please forgive me." After finishing speaking, he laughed to himself, "Actually, you don't have to forgive me."

Hua Rong really liked him very much, so he threw himself into his arms immediately, and said with a smile: "In the future, don't leave Tokyo without my company. When I came back, I heard that you went to Xijing, Liao Kingdom. I don't know how worried you are." I was planning to pack my bags and pick you up."

Speaking of Datong, Gao Ming thought of Yelu Aoluwo again, and couldn't help sighing, "I found that many foolish lords have good sons."

"We are still luckier than the Liao Kingdom, that is, the father-son relationship between the first emperor and the official family is good. If it is like the Liao Kingdom, where the father and son are separated, what will happen?"

"It's due to the fact that the Jin people played polo and hurt Zhao Huan." If the trend remains the same, the relationship between Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan will be even worse, and the whole country will be burdened.

Hua Rong said: "It is also due to the timely death of the late emperor. By the way, what do you think happened to the late emperor's death? Was it Gongsun Sheng's method?"

In fact, Gao Ming, his father and Hua Rong have analyzed Zhao Ji's death many times, but in the end they still can't come to a conclusion.

None of their close officials came to a definite conclusion, and it is estimated that historians of later generations will not be able to study any results.

Maybe Zhao Ji's death will be compiled into several major cases in Song history.

Gao Ming curled his lips, "Anyway, I think it is. By the way, I heard that Cui Niannu has passed the law on the way. I don't know what will happen to Li Shishi."

These two people are rich and famous, and as the emperor's women, they are vying for a large number of people who want to marry them.

Speaking of the impact of Zhao Ji's death, Cui Niannu and Li Shishi are two of them, and they also have a lot of impact on the people. Hua Rong said: "He passed away, and there is no need to transport flowers and stones. The people in Jiangnan must be relieved. .”

"That's right, it means that the Jiangnan Yingfeng Bureau will be abolished, so Yan Qing can go back to Tokyo? That's fine, that's fine." Gao Ming said: "He is also very smart, and he will work in the Imperial City Department in the future. Good arrangement for the country and for him."

Hua Rong scratched Gao Ming's nose, "What about you?"

Gao Ming cleared his throat triumphantly, "Ahem, to tell you the truth, I may be the prime minister."

Hua Rong was not surprised at all, and said with a smile, "Then let's celebrate first."

-

The next day, Gao Ming went to see Zhao Kai with a tired face.

In fact, as soon as he arrived in Tokyo, he came to Zhao Kai to get his life back. At that time, Zhao Kai saw that he looked tired, so he told him to go back to rest first, and it would not be too late to come back in two days to ask for instructions.

Unexpectedly, Gao Ming had rested for two days and still looked like he hadn't woken up.

Zhao Kai was still very worried about Gao Ming's health, "Is your health okay? Why don't you take a rest?"

"Xie Guanjia, I really don't need it." Even if you let me rest, Huarong won't let me rest, let's just work.

Seeing Gao Ming's serious attitude, Zhao Kai didn't insist on asking him to rest, and formally chatted with him about the mission.

Although Zhao Kai had heard Gao Ming's brief statement on the results of his mission, he also knew that the Prince of Liao had committed suicide.

But when I mentioned it today, I still couldn't help sighing, "It's a pity. The eldest son of the emperor of the Liao Kingdom committed suicide, and Yelu Dashi went west. The interior of the Liao Kingdom must be more divided. I don't know how long they can spend with the Jin Kingdom."

Gao Ming said: "However, I heard that the Liao Kingdom married an official princess to the Jin Kingdom, and the two sides will not tear each other apart in a short time."

Zhao Kai nodded: "Song Jiang's activities over there must be fully supported, and his money must not be short.

The frontal battlefield will be defeated at any time, and the work in the enemy's rear will be effective.Gao Ming nodded heavily: "I understand."

Zhao Kai then mentioned another important matter, "I plan to give the Prince of Xixia the surname 'Zhao' for a while, and tell him to change his name to Zhao Ren'ai and return to be emperor. He was imprisoned in Bianliang, and sent Song Dynasty officials to take over the Xingqing Mansion. I want to hear what you think."

"My lord, your views are correct. Asking Zhao Ren'ai to go back to be the emperor will help stabilize the local situation, so that the tribes of the party members will not be leaderless, and the army will be chaotic. First, stabilize them and prevent them from rebelling, and then do the same with Youzhou City. , moved to the local Han people, took over the two most important pillars of Xixia, Yangma and Yanchi, and firmly grasped these two, the rule of the Song Dynasty in the local area could be consolidated."

After all, Zhao Renxi was the Dangxiang Crown Prince who was rooted in Hongmiaozheng. At least he was still alive and was the "Emperor".

Although Zhao Renai is only 11 years old, but no accident, he is destined to have no offspring.

Zhao Kai thought to himself, he knew that my decision was right, "Do you have anything else to say?"

Gao Ming cleared his throat, "I think Zhao Ren'ai is only 11 years old and has lost his parents. It's really pitiful. So we Da Song should give him meticulous care and let him regain his happy life. Like Cuju, drama, flying eagle Walking the dog, beauties singing and dancing, all arranged for him. As for reading and teaching, it’s too hard for a child, so let’s stop.”

To put it bluntly, implement "happy education" for him.

It's also for Zhao Ren'ai's own good. If he is smart and ambitious, Da Song will not save his life. He will be unable to change the status quo, and it will be very painful.

This is good for Da Song and himself.

After waiting for a few days, he suggested that Yan Qing, who had returned from Jiangnan, be called Zhao Ren'ai's "mentor" and take the little emperor with him.

Zhao Kai naturally understood what Gao Ming meant, nodded with a smile, and did not point out, "This is a good idea, and I will seriously consider it. Now that Xixia belongs to the Great Song Dynasty, the blocking of their trade will be lifted, and I will encourage both sides Merchants communicate with each other, so that the people of Xixia can live a good life."

Xixia produced horses, as well as Yanchi. These two items were in the pockets of the Song Dynasty. The horses would not worry, and a large-scale cavalry could be formed.

The salt pond is another big money-making project besides the sugar trade.

In a way, the salt pond is a money pit.

Gao Ming nodded vigorously, "Official, you are so right." After finishing speaking, he smiled lightly and said, "I am not flattering you."

Zhao Kai shook his head and smiled, and after a while, he got up and came to Gao Ming, patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "I know, from now on, you can take off your disguise and don't have to do treacherous things to achieve yourself. The purpose. Now that you have become the prime minister, you can do things in an upright manner."

Gao Ming was stunned for a moment, then looked at Zhao Kai and said, "I should do my best and live up to the emperor's grace."

He also said this sentence before, but it was to Zhao Ji, more or less perfunctory, but now it is different, he really believes in Zhao Kai, wants the monarch and his subjects to be united, and do something.

Zhao Kai also has a thousand words in his heart, but the emperor is not as convenient as when he was a prince, some things are not convenient to say clearly, he only looks at Gao Ming trustingly, everything is in the air.

Cai Jing left on the aspect, and Gao Ming came.

Previously, the court was only guessing that the officials would not support the young Gao Ming to become a phase, right?

Certainly not, the official family is more reliable than his father, so it shouldn't be like this.

As a result, I never expected that the officials would actually do this.

As soon as the news of Gao Ming becoming the prime minister came out, many officials wanted to complain, but later found that the people had no resistance to the appointment at all. Instead, they thought that Gao Ming might be able to take back Yunzhou if Gao Ming became the prime minister.

Behind Gao Ming is his father Gao Qiu and Zhengxi hero Hua Rong as the backing, as well as the favoritism of the officials.

Most importantly, who is Gao Ming himself?

He dared to fight Yang Jian as soon as he entered the officialdom, dared to fight against Cai Jing when his wings were hardened, and even made Wang Fu a "sycophant" with half his life left.

He has never lost a single against several veterans, and his combat effectiveness is quite high.

Opponents weighed their weight.

Forget it, you can't beat it, you can't beat it.

So whether it was support or opposition in my heart, I unanimously agreed with Gao Ming's appointment: the official is wise.

Zhao Kai is so kind to his own Gao Ming, but he is not so "friendly" to others.

Although Tong Guan won the battle with a handsome soldier, he instigated the first emperor to go to war, so that it caused a catastrophe, and it is impossible to let him go.

Considering that he was quite meritorious, he spared his life, was relegated from Beijing, and sent to the Jiyang Army in Yingzhou.

Yingzhou is Guangdong, Gao Ming thought in his heart, it was a long journey, the cars and horses were exhausted, and the climate was not acclimatized, he wondered if Tong Guan could persist to the place and how long he could live there.

But one thing is certain, he should never return to Tokyo in his life.

Another eunuch, Liang Shicheng, was treated better than him and was sent to guard Wenzong Zhao Ji's imperial tomb.

The two who lost their lives were grateful to Zhao Kai, they didn't dare to delay, and they were afraid that the officials would repent, so Ma Liu packed up his things and left.

In a blink of an eye, Gao Qi was the only "thief" left when Zhao Ji was alive.

Zhao Kai did not "appease" the only remaining fruit. After all, he made his fortune by relying on Cuju, and his reputation was not good. In addition, the former emperor died, and he was by his side as one of the commanders. It is hard to escape the blame.

So he was dismissed from the post of Taiwei and changed to General Zuowei.

Just when everyone was looking forward to the candidate for the new position of Taiwei, the emperor announced in a high-profile manner that I decided to let Hua Rong take the position of Taiwei.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, isn't this a change of soup but not medicine? I dismissed my post and asked my godson to do it?

However, Huarong's military exploits are also piled up in place, first Fang La and then Li Qianshun and Li Renai, apart from being young, there is nothing to criticize.

But compared to Zhao Kai's father who called his golf friends to the top, promoting a solid general like Hua Rong, the appointment is quite wise.

Qi Qi, a courtier, said that the officials are wise.

But there are also people who think that Gao Ming and Hua Rong have had close contacts, and that they "control the government" with both literature and military, which is very dangerous.

Zhao Kai has always been too lazy to pay attention to such memorials, what do you guys know?Did they have a close relationship?It's just a couple, okay?

Do not doubt the people, do not doubt the employment, now the Liao Kingdom is weak, the Jin Kingdom is rising, Xixia has just entered the bag, there are still many things to do, it is time to employ people.

And Gao Ming and Hua Rong are unintentionally useful people.

Besides, Zhao Kai considered himself a smart person, so he didn't think he would be stupid enough to be usurped by his subordinates.

He's the one who's good at generals.

Gao Qiu himself was also very happy with such an appointment, he stepped down to support the younger generation, and he was happy with it.

Once the emperor and the courtiers, Zhao Kai will definitely promote his own people, and his old qualifications have to be retired.

Besides, seeing his son-in-law so promising, he also had a bright face.

He has nothing to do now, it's good to take care of the children at home.

-

If it wasn't for Wanyan Xiyin's tinkering with the Jurchen script, Gao Ming wouldn't have had time to take care of them for a while.

But as soon as such a breakthrough came out, Gao Ming went to have a look at it, and saw that Wanyan Xiyin's face was full of joy, like a pregnant woman who gave birth to a new life, and her face was filled with satisfaction from the inside out.

Different from Wanyan Xiyin's excitement, Wanyan Zongqiang was more concerned about whether the forehead and ears of the Luo Hong dog he bred were square enough and big enough.

"Create a Luo Hong dog with a bigger forehead and a flatter nose, so that the breed is more pure." Wanyan Zong said while rubbing his chin.

Gao Ming felt that he could communicate with Zhao Huan, who is now obsessed with raising goldfish. They are all pursuing the pure blood of the species, but one is a goldfish and the other is a Jingba.

Gao Ming encouraged: "It's not difficult to change them. If you reproduce a few more generations, you will definitely get the appearance you want."

Wanyan Xiyin on the side couldn't help but interjected, and straightened her back proudly, "In the future, one of the national books of the two countries can be written in our Jurchen's own script."

Gao Ming smiled, "Yes, that's really great."

I don't want to pour cold water on Wanyan Xiyin, their Jurchen writing will eventually become a dead writing that no one uses.

After finishing speaking, Wanyan Zongqiang cut back the conversation and continued to talk about dogs with Gao Ming.

Gao Ming also showed his heart and chatted a lot. When he turned his attention to Wanyan Xiyin again, Wanyan Xiyin had no enthusiasm to express.

At this time, Wanyan Zongqiang suddenly remembered something, "I was too busy talking about dogs, and I forgot to tell you one thing. My fourth brother married a princess of the Liao Kingdom, and he will come to Song Dynasty in a few days."

Not at home for honeymoon, what to do in Song Dynasty, Gao Ming thought of the firearms to support the Liao Kingdom, and thought that this thoughtful Wushu probably realized that there was a shadow of Song Dynasty behind him, and planned to come over to "excuse the teacher".

Gao Ming smiled and said, "Really? Congratulations to the Fourth Prince first. Is he coming to Song Dynasty? That's great. It's been a long time since we last saw each other. I miss him so much."

As if Wu Shu was really his best friend.

Seeing Gao Ming's anticipation for his brother's arrival, Wanyan Zongqiang said with a smile: "He came to give mink fur and pearls. He has been busy fighting with the Liao Kingdom before, and part of the compensation has not yet been paid. You don't know, do you?"

It was the "compensation money" that blinded Zhao Huan, Gao Ming really didn't know, he had to be busy with a lot of things and couldn't cover everything.

How can he procrastinate? How long has it been? Even the emperor has changed.

"Haha, don't care what you come for, I welcome you!" Gao Ming promised, "I will definitely treat the Fourth Prince well."

Like every time, they had a very pleasant conversation and left Wanyan's mansion with a smile on their face.

But as soon as Gao Ming returned to the Yamen where he worked, he said coldly, "Call me Qin Hui!"

Qin Hui has been in charge of teaching Wanyan's homework.

Until Qin Hui came to him, he kept such a cold expression.

When Qin Hui saw Prime Minister Gao's eyes, he knew that something big was wrong, but as for what it was, he couldn't figure it out, "Lord Gao."

Gao Ming stared at him for a long time without speaking, until Qin Hui's temples were dripping with sweat, he slapped the table and said angrily, "Qin Hui! How dare you have an affair with Jin Guo? How much benefit did you receive from Jin Guo?"

Qin Hui was so frightened that his knees went limp, "My lord, where do you start with this? How did I have an affair with the Kingdom of Jin?"

Gao Ming got up and left the table, walked up to him, and said ruthlessly: "Then Wanyan Xiyin actually created the Jurchen script? Don't you know this? Tell me, how much funding did you give?"

Qin Hui has always looked down on this group of uncivilized Jurchen savages in his heart, and doesn't think they can produce any results worthy of attention, so he is naturally not wary, "I, I didn't... Wanyan Xiyin made it all by herself. "

"His own? Without you explaining the mysteries of writing for him, he can figure it out by himself?" Gao Ming said angrily, "Don't you understand how important a writing is to a nation? I never thought you would let it go. You were not vigilant at all, you must have taken their benefits, and you helped them conceal the report, saying, did you take mink fur or pearls?"

It was only then that Qin Hui realized that this was a trap. It was a crime for him not to conscientiously teach the Jurchens their homework.

And teaching too well, making Wanyan Xiyin achieve results, is even more of a crime.

He was tongue-tied and speechless, not knowing how to refute. It was true that he had answered Wanyan Xiyin's question, and it was true that he hadn't discovered Wanyan Xiyin's character-making activities and reported it in time.

The only thing he can do now is to argue for himself, he just neglected his duty and did not intend to assist Wanyan Xiyin in creating characters, "Lord Gao, I am wronged, really wronged."

"Whether you have been wronged or not is not up to me, come here, escort Qin Hui to Kaifeng mansion first!"

Seeing that Prime Minister Gao was determined to punish himself, Qin Hui felt hopeless and powerless in his heart.

Someone has to take the blame for this matter.

The prime minister put this matter on him, and he had to recite it if he didn't.

It is to use the power of his wife's natal family to protect himself, so that he will not be dismissed from office, but he will never be reused in this life.

Gao Ming watched Qin Hui being taken down, and then returned to sit at the table, heaving a sigh of relief.

Qin Hui's father-in-law's family has a lot of energy, and if he is not beaten up, it is easy to promote a traitor like him to a high position.

It's all right now, the stains of helping Jin Guo to create characters can't be washed away, it's good if he doesn't get stabbed, don't expect to be reused.

-

Wushu arrived as scheduled, maybe it was because Wanyan Wushu, who was in good spirits on happy occasions and married a princess, was full of joy, and he didn't "beat up" Wanyan Zongqiang as soon as they met, but asked him with concern: "Everything is fine with you here!" Bar?"

Wanyan Zongqiang nodded vigorously, and winked at Wanyan Xiyin, not to tell the fact that he didn't study here.

In fact, among this group of people, only Wanyan Xiyin was struggling on the front line of learning, and the other eight people had long been attracted by the colorful world and slack off.

Even if Wanyan Zongqiang didn't say anything, he wouldn't tell the truth, otherwise he would be setting himself against everyone else, which he couldn't stand.

Wushu is asking questions, he is more concerned about Wanyan Xiyin's achievements in character creation, and said happily: "Father told me that this time I will take you back and teach more people to master our characters."

Just looking forward to the beauty of the cultural construction of the Dajin Kingdom, the servants reported that Mr. Gao has come.

Wu Shu and the others went to the front hall to meet Gao Ming, and smiled as soon as they met: "Congratulations, you have been promoted to the prime minister of Song Dynasty at such an age."

At the same time, I also thought bitterly in my heart, the new emperor of the Song Dynasty has vision, alas, what a pity, why is he not the son-in-law of the Dajin Kingdom.

Gao Ming also smiled and said, "I also want to congratulate the Fourth Prince on your marriage to the Princess of Liao Kingdom. I wish you a happy marriage for a hundred years and have a son soon."

Wu Shu laughed heartily a few times, expressing that he was very happy, then his smile gradually subsided, and he looked straight into Gao Ming's eyes, "If it weren't for your Great Song's support of Liao's firearms, maybe I would not marry the princess of Liao, but the princess of Liao. I was rewarded by my father as a Liao princess."

Breaking through the capital of the Liao Kingdom, the Princess of the Liao Kingdom is the spoil of war for the Kingdom of Jin.

Gao Ming looked innocent and bewildered, "What support? What firearms?"