In the Southern Song Dynasty, I competed with Mongolia for the world

Chapter 106 Lu Wende and Yu Jie
Zhao Yurui returned to the palace contentedly. As soon as they entered the gate, the chief security officer hurried over and said in a low voice, "A man named Shi Songzhi came to wait for Yurui in the afternoon, and he has been sitting there for almost half an hour."

"I asked Mr. Wei, he is the nephew of Prime Minister Shi, and now he is Cao of Xiangyang household."

Zhao Yurui froze for a moment, then asked, "Where did you arrange for him?"

"The South Study Room of Qinde Hall."

"Sure." Zhao Yurui said, "Don't talk about it, I'll go by myself later."

He dismissed the Chief Security Officer and went to the North Study Room of Qinde Hall first. Today Wei Liaoweng happened to be on duty in the palace.

Zhao Yurui then asked Wei Liaoweng, what is the origin of this Shi Songzhi, and how is he an official?Of course, more importantly, what is the relationship with Shi Miyuan?

Wei Liao Weng Dao, he is the son of Shi Mizhong, Shi Miyuan's elder brother, Shi Mizhong's father and Shi Miyuan's father are brothers.

Shi Mizhong is now promoting Fujian salt tea.

When Wei Liaoweng talked about Shi Mizhong, his expression was quite respectful, saying that he had a reputation for talent (reputation), and he did not cling to Shi Miyuan, he was upright and talented.

But when it came to Shi Song, Shi Mizhong's son, his tone changed.

"Shi Mizhong never clings to Shi Miyuan. His son Shi Songzhi is the complete opposite. He often goes in and out of the prime minister's mansion, acting decisively and ruthlessly. When he was young, he and his brother-in-law Chen Xun gave lectures in the mountain temple. The monks in the mountain temple hated him, and Shi Songzhi was very angry. , burned his hut that night and left.”

"Hold the grass." The corners of Zhao Yurui's mouth twitched slightly.

Wei Liaoweng smiled wryly, and said again: "Later, he was selected as a Jinshi, and he first served as the Guanghua Army Sihu and joined the army. Not long after, Shi Miyuan asked him if he wanted to help him transfer a position, and asked him where he wanted to go?"

"He chose Xianghan himself (near Hanshui in Xiangyang)."

After that, he went to Xiangyang to serve as Hucao.

In the Southern Song Dynasty, Hu Cao was one of the prefectural and prefectural Cao officials, in charge of household registration, taxation, and warehouse receipts, and the officials were from the eighth rank or the ninth rank.

Although the official is small, he has great power, and all the money and food of the state government belong to him.

After hearing this, Zhao Yurui made up his mind, he nodded and turned to leave.

Wei Liaoweng immediately said: "King Yi, be careful, this man is cruel and merciless, don't offend him easily."

Zhao Yurui glanced at Wei Liaoweng unexpectedly, and Wei Liaoweng's ability to persuade him proved that he still agreed with him in his heart.

"Thank you, Master Wei, I understand." He smiled at Wei Liaoweng, turned and left.

Shi Songzhi was in his early thirties, and like Shi Miyuan, he had a three-goat mustache, which was very similar to his uncle. No wonder Shi Miyuan took great care of him.

When Zhao Yurui entered the door, Shi Songzhi got up immediately: "I am going to pay my respects to King Yi."

He had never met Zhao Yurui before, but he was very polite and called himself 'Ziyou', usually to acquaintances and elders.

Zhao Yurui laughed loudly, went up to him three steps at a time, and held his bowed hand: "We are like an uncle to Rui Shicheng, and you and I are like brothers."

"..." Shi Songzhi was just being polite, but he didn't expect someone with a thicker skin than him.

He was slightly taken aback, and Zhao Yurui said: "If Big Brother Shi doesn't dislike him, in the future, when there is no one else, you can treat me like a brother."

"Brother Shi." Zhao Yurui shook his hands heavily and looked at him affectionately.

"This—King Yi—lower official—how dare—" Shi Songzhi has seen everyone before, and today he has opened his eyes again. A few words from Zhao Yurui made his expression awkward, and he thought a lot about it later. It's embarrassing to say anything.

"Brother Shi looks down on Yu Rui?" Zhao Yurui was unhappy: "Although Yu Rui is a powerless heir—"

"Don't, don't—" Shi Songzhi hurriedly interrupted him: "Since King Yi is like this, Ziyou has the cheek to make it up."

"Hahaha, good brother." Zhao Yurui was extremely excited, with a moving expression.

Shi Songzhi was a young man in his early thirties, not like Zhao Min and Zhong You. Although he didn't say anything, he always felt strange in his heart. King Yi was too enthusiastic and casual, and he didn't like Zhao Yurui in his heart. That kind of people.

But he didn't reach out his hand to hit the smiling person, Zhao Yurui talked about Big Brother Shi, and he could only laugh with him when he was called, and chatted carefully with Zhao Yurui.

According to Shi Songzhi, when the Chinese New Year was approaching, he went back to Lin'an to do some errands, paid homage to his uncle Shi Miyuan for his early years, and then stopped by to see Zhao Yurui. (After all, Zhao and Rui were chosen by his uncle Shi Miyuan.)
Zhao Yurui said, you have to stay for a few more days before leaving, brother, I will treat you to dinner.

However, Shi Songzhi changed his tone and said that he would skip the meal, but he wanted to ask King Yi about something.

He mentioned Zhao Yurui's popular billiards and mahjong recently, and then said that Xianghan is also considered a frontline area, with a large population, but not much food tax collection.

His purpose of coming was the same as Xia Qingzhi's, to get a share of the pie.

Of course, what he said was more polite, meaning that he wanted to cooperate with King Yi and open shops in the states on South Jingxi Road to make money.

After hearing this, Zhao Yurui immediately said: "You and I are like a family, if we talk about cooperation and help, Big Brother Shi will open it casually, and Yurui will list it for you."

Shi Songzhi's eyes lit up, and finally he didn't hate Zhao Yurui a little bit, he said joyfully, "Then, I would like to ask King Yi, what should the share be?"

"Jingxi South Road is adjacent to Jingzhaofu Road in the Puppet Jin Dynasty. It is still an important place in front of our Song Dynasty. Brother Shi led his brothers to defend the country in front. How could he and Rui earn such black-hearted money? Please use Brother Shi more on the local soldiers and civilians , to fight against the enemy country together, report to His Majesty Long En, and share the worries for the Prime Minister."

Come on, there is no other way, Zhao Yurui cursed secretly in his heart, but in that kind of place, there are many soldiers, many big soldiers, it doesn't matter if they are there or not.

Zhao Yurui was very on the road, Shi Songzhi was elated, thanked them again and again, and finally left satisfied.

After leaving the palace, Shi Songzhi returned to the prime minister's palace.

Uncle Shi Miyuan was at home, and Wang Fu's professor Zheng Qingzhi was also at the house. The two discussed something for some reason. Not long after, Zheng Qingzhi left with a serious face.

Shi Songzhi went in to see his uncle.

Shi Miyuan loved such a nephew very much, and said with a smile: "How about it, how is King Yi?"

Shi Songzhi thought for a while: "Some are tactful, some are sophisticated, some are casual—" After a pause, he added: "It's more interesting."

He thought to himself that he had taken someone else's way for nothing, so he always wanted to say something nice.

But in his heart, he thought that Zhao Yurui was very smooth, usually this kind of person is not a good thing.

"Hahaha, what Ziyou said is that he is indeed more interesting." Shi Miyuan laughed while supporting Sanyang's mustache: "How much will he share with you?"

"There is no share." Shi Songzhi recounted the conversation between the two just now, and finally said: "This guy has self-knowledge. The big territory of Song Dynasty is not something he can swallow alone."

"Ziyou originally wanted to open a few shops in the capital, but seeing how knowledgeable he is, let's forget it."

Speaking of this, Shi Songzhi laughed again: "I have never seen such a greedy clan and vassal king."

Listening to his tone, Shi Miyuan's face suddenly changed slightly: "Is it polite for you to talk to him?"

"Ziyou remembers his uncle's words, and has always been polite." When Shi Songzhi said this, he couldn't help but look at his uncle unexpectedly.

Zhao Yurui is just an heir king, and was promoted by Shi Miyuan, why should he be polite to him?
Zhao Rushu in the clan was one of Shi Miyuan's confidantes, and he was like a grandson in front of Shi Miyuan.

At this time, Shi Miyuan remained calm, and said flatly: "Everything is unpredictable, don't look down on Zhao Yurui."

"The ones who are now crowned kings in the clan, who are over 15 years old, are just him and Zhao Mian." (Because Ningzong clearly required that he be over 15 years old when he was selecting his heir as a candidate for the crown prince.)
"Before Zhao Mian became the prince, anything could happen."

Hiss, Shi Songzhi's face changed drastically. This was the first time his uncle Shi Miyuan said this in front of him, and his face was serious. He thought carefully about his attitude towards King Yi in the Wei Palace, and it seemed that he was not as warm and friendly as he imagined. Respectfully.

"Even if Zhao Mian becomes the crown prince, as long as there is no emperor for a day, everything can happen." Shi Miyuan's tone became serious: "You have been an official for many years, and you should understand these simple truths."

"Ziyou understands, Ziyou understands." Shi Songzhi lowered his head heavily, his expression a little panicked.

Shi Songzhi was a very smart man. Shi Miyuan had four sons. Except for the eldest son who died young, the other three sons were not outstanding. In history, it was Shi Songzhi who became the prime minister at the end and was regarded as his successor.

It can be seen that Shi Miyuan valued him very much.

When Shi Miyuan uttered these words, Shi Songzhi's first thought was that his uncle would not target indiscriminately, let alone reveal anything easily, could it be?

Shi Songzhi was very sensitive. At this time, Shi Miyuan wanted to abolish the prince, only Zheng Qingzhi who had just left knew, but he only said these words in front of Shi Songzhi, and Shi Songzhi had vaguely guessed something.

Just when he was a little panicked and trying to figure out the meaning of his uncle's words, Shi Miyuan suddenly changed his tone: "Just now Zhao Kui sent someone to pay my respects to my early years. How many people did you recommend?"

Zhao Kui is the son of Zhao Fang, a famous anti-gold general in the Southern Song Dynasty. When Zhao Fang passed away last year, Zhao Kui became a leading anti-gold general in the Southern Song Dynasty.

When his father Zhao Fang was in office, he had a good relationship with Shi Miyuan, and every time before the new year, he would send people to visit him.

This time Shi Songzhi came back to pay New Year greetings to Shi Miyuan in advance, and Zhao Kui also sent someone over at the same time.

The person who came was Yu Jie, and he also brought Zhao Kui's personal letter to ask Shi Miyuan for an official.

It is said that Zhao Kui has recently recruited two newcomers, one is Lu Wende, Zhao Kui said in the letter that Wende, a native of Anfeng, is brave and courageous, and has tasted the salary of the city.

The other is Yu Jie. According to Zhao Kui, Yu Jie was poor when he was a child, and he studied in Bailudong Academy and Taixue Shangshe. Because of a quarrel with the old man in the teahouse, he accidentally pushed the teaman to death, and fled Xiang, Huai In the area, he went to Zhao Kui, who could write long and short sentences. Zhao Kui found that he was capable of both civil and military skills and could be cultivated, so he took it under his command.

When Shi Miyuan said this, he continued: "I just met Yu Jie. He is about twenty years old, but he is calm and steady, speaks well, and is very organized. He is a rare talent."

"Zhao Kui is not a few years older than you. He commands troops in Huaixi and can recommend talents to the imperial court. You must learn from him."

Shi Miyuan's words are meant to make a point. Don't think about making money all day long, you have to do something serious. Shi Songzhi has always wanted to lead the army. However, there is no war in Xiangyang at the moment, but he is also doing a good job in logistics. .

Shi Songzhi became more nervous after hearing this, and nodded desperately: "Ziyou knows, Ziyou understands."

After coming out of the prime minister's mansion, Shi Songzhi felt his back was covered with sweat. In such a cold day, he broke out in a cold sweat.

(End of this chapter)