Eat in Song Dynasty

Chapter 261 Zodiac Signs

Although he was slandered in his heart, Zhao Duan was still very afraid of these ministers who remonstrated, because there was a rule in the family law of his ancestors that he should not kill those who speak out.So even if the spitting stars of these officials were sprayed on his face, he couldn't kill the other party.

Out of all kinds of helplessness, he could only explain it again patiently.

"Recovering the former land of Yanyun has been the top priority of all the officials since the establishment of the dynasty. In the past, due to various reasons, it was not possible to make it happen. Now it is rare that the North has come to help. If such a god-given opportunity is missed, how can there be in the future? Meet the ancestors face to face."

"The original intention of the official family is good, but the country of Jin is located in the extreme north, and the folk customs are tough. If you join forces with them, you don't know that you are not seeking skins from tigers."

Lu Yuancheng knew that this remark could not please him, and the officials had a strong intention to form an alliance. Just now at the court meeting, he had already debated with the Taiwan admonishers who held opposing opinions. I'm afraid it has been decided in court.

But even so, he also knew that this matter could not be debated for too long, because in his previous life, this matter finally came to a conclusion, and it was only half a month later.

More importantly, there will be an insurgent army in the south in another month. At that time, a large number of forbidden troops who were originally transferred to attack Liao will be temporarily transferred to the south, unable to reach the border of Liao as promised.Coupled with the consumption of national power brought about by the suppression of the uprising army, the Northern Expedition could not be carried out.

The Kingdom of Jin used this as an excuse, and after conquering the Liao Kingdom, sent troops southward, approaching Bianjing Kaifeng.At that time, the country was exhausted, and the treasury was exhausted, and it was impossible to cope with it.

He was also sent to the south to raise money and food, but before he returned, he heard that Tokyo had fallen, and the officials and the prince were all taken captive to the Kingdom of Jin. Only a few ministers escaped with their two emperors and grandsons come out.

He missed his family in Beijing, and wanted to go back to have a look, but on the way, he met several adults who escorted the emperor's grandson to escape.They fled south all the way, and they suffered several losses on the way. When they met him, there were less than ten guards around them.

Facing the last fire of the dynasty, he could only grit his teeth and let go of the thought of going back to have a look, and took a few adults and the emperor and grandson to continue fleeing south.
Thinking of all the things in his previous life, Lu Yuancheng couldn't help tightening his hands in front of him, and at the same time he was more determined to persuade the officials to change their minds.

"We don't have much familiarity with the Kingdom of Jin. If the Kingdom of Liao is really destroyed, how can we know that the Kingdom of Jin will not look back at our dynasty and renew the war when it is adjacent to each other in the future. On the other hand, the Daliao Kingdom has been separated from the dynasty for a hundred years. The trade exchanges in the market have made the other party gradually assimilated by our court, and they are stuck in the status quo, and dare not disturb them easily."

"The harm between the two powers is the lesser, and the officials are asked to think twice."

"What does Qin Qing think?" Zhao Duan frowned impatiently, and looked at Qin Pei who was beside him.

"Officials are sages, and they have their own decisions." Qin Pei has always been able to figure out the holy will, but now he knows that Zhao Duan doesn't want to hear it, and he has his own ideas in his heart, so he won't speak casually.

Sure enough, Zhao Duan loved to listen to his words.

His brows gradually relaxed, and he quickly changed the subject, "I heard that Princess Wei is going to hold a poetry meeting in the West Garden, but today?"

"Exactly, do the officials want to go and have a look?" Qin Pei quickly realized.

"I heard that the scale of this poetry meeting is very large. Anyone with talent can be invited in. How can I miss such excitement." Zhao Duan picked up an origami fan from the desk case, tapped it on his palm, "Go , go and see."

"Officials, a matter of alliance"

"We'll discuss it another day."

Lu Yuancheng wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Zhao Duan, who took a few steps, then looked back at him, "This time the Eldest Princess is holding a poetry meeting, not only young talents, but also many young ladies who are married .I think you are not young anymore, and it's time to start a family, let's go, let's go together, if there is a little lady in love, how about I propose a marriage for you?"

"Officials."

"No discussion of politics is allowed. If you continue to be obsessed with obsession, you can go back alone." Zhao Duan put on a serious face.

Lu Yuancheng didn't want to give up the good opportunity to lobby the officials, but he also knew that he wouldn't listen to it right now.I had no choice but to stop the conversation first, thinking of following the past first, and then continue to persuade when I have the opportunity.

"Very good, very good, not only Lu Siqing, but also my dog, who is not up to date, is waiting for the official's words to point out the relatives." Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Qin Pei hurriedly smiled to smooth things over.

Zhao Duan admired his understanding of current affairs the most, and immediately responded cheerfully, "It's easy to say, easy to say, if Qin Qing likes any young lady at that time, just mention it."

The two walked out of Wende Hall talking and laughing.

Lu Yuancheng, who was following behind, didn't see a trace of joy on his face, his eyes were as dark as lacquer, filled with seriousness.

At the end of the hour, in a pavilion at the east corner of the West Garden, several girls surrounded a round-faced girl, asking questions in one go.

"Miss Zhao Er, what do you think of the star palace? If it is Chu Xia's birthday, what palace is it?"

"That's right, that's right, three days before Qixi Festival, what palace is it?"

"Don't worry, don't worry, there's a trick for this." The girl surrounded in the middle said with a smile: "Three days after the spring equinox, the sun enters the palace of Aries, six days after the summer solstice, the sun enters the palace of Cancer, and after the autumn equinox, the sun enters the palace of Cancer. On the eighth day, the sun enters the palace of Libra, and four days after the winter solstice, the sun enters the palace of Maji. The sun enters different star palaces, and the fortune is different."

"I'm born on the third day of April. Miss Zhao Er can help me figure out what kind of palace it is, and what's my current fortune?" a little lady in green yelled.

"It's simple." The round-faced girl immediately counted with her fingers after answering, and after a while, she raised her head and said with a smile: "Cancer palace, the fortune is not bad, it belongs to the upper middle."

"Really! If there is something you want, may it be what you want?"

What do you want?What can I ask for at this time.

The young ladies present all knew that this gathering was called a poetry meeting on the surface, but it was actually a blind date banquet hosted by Princess Wei Guochang.The young ladies of each family knew about it before they came. Except for a very few who were already engaged, it was self-evident what the purpose of the others was.

This desired thing.
Everyone covered their mouths and laughed.

"Eighty percent." The round-faced girl gestured.

Hearing this, the girl in green immediately felt relieved, thanked her, and returned to her seat with a blushing face.

"Second Lady, I'm Aries Palace, I don't know how my fortune will be this week?" At this time, another petite lady asked.

"Aries, it's not bad, but there are some aspects that need to be paid attention to."

"You say, you say"

Sitting next to the round-faced girl, Miss Chu Si felt disinterested after hearing these people discuss this palace and that palace with her cousin enthusiastically.

She wanted to watch Lu Xingwan's jokes today, not to listen to her cousin explain the zodiac signs.

My cousin's uncle is Guo Sijian of Sitianjian, who is in charge of astronomy, calendar, three formulas, tests, and engraving.The cousin often went back to her uncle's house, and under the influence of her ears and eyes, she developed a strong interest in astronomy and calendar.

Especially the twelve signs of the zodiac, so familiar that as long as the horoscope of the birthday is reported, it can be calculated with a little fingering.In addition, it can also tell the corresponding fortune of the month, which sounds extremely mysterious.

She was also very curious at the beginning, but after listening to it a few times, she gradually lost interest. She only remembered that her cousin said that she had good luck recently.

As for why it was good, she didn't pursue it any further. Anyway, the result was good, so she didn't care about the process.

　Reading Tips: About "The Zodiac"

　　Speaking of the twelve constellations, everyone's first reaction is modern and western.

　　That's right, the origin of the twelve constellations is indeed the West, but it is not modern at all, because according to historical data, the twelve constellations were actually introduced to China during the Sui Dynasty.It's just that their names in ancient China were not called "Twelve Constellations", but "Twelve Signs of the Zodiac".

　　The twelve constellations and the twelve constellations are the same thing.And the historical celebrities we are familiar with, Su Dongpo, Zhou Bida, Han Yu, Wen Tianxiang, are said to be Capricornus.

　　
　
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