The Jin army besieged the city, and the Song emperor’s daughter died

Wanyan Zongwang was the first to go to Kaifeng.

Even before entering the inn arranged by the Ministry of Rites, he expressed that he missed Wanyan Dan very much. Under the arrangement of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he entered Xuandemen and went straight to Akihito Palace.

As soon as I entered Akihito Palace, the sound of Wanyan Dan's reading came from the palace: "Material determines consciousness, and consciousness has a reaction on matter. This reaction is limited by objective conditions..."

Wanyan Zongwang was startled in his steps, turned around and asked the palace attendant who came out to greet Akihito: "Wanyan Dan can still study?"

The palace man smiled and said, "The official taught me personally."

Wanyan Zongwang was flattered on the surface, but he muttered happily in his heart: "It should be for my sake."

When he entered the hall, he didn't see Zhao Fujin. He only saw a familiar silhouette, lying on the case with his head lowered and playing with the objects on the case.

The curved eyelashes are upturned, and the corners of the eyes are also slightly upturned, seeming to be smiling but not smiling.

The profile lines are soft, and every turn from the forehead to the bridge of the nose to the chin is just right.

"Second uncle!" Wanyan Quan jumped up happily and threw herself into Wanyan Zongwang's arms. Then she turned to look at Yelu Yuliyan who was a little embarrassed behind the desk: "Second mother, second uncle is here!"

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became stagnant.

After a long time, Yelu Yuliyan gently lifted the hair hanging by his ears: "Coming?"

Wanyan Zongwang also came to his senses, bowed and said, "Well, here we are, how is the third princess?"

Yelu Yuliyan walked out from behind the table, folded his hands on his chest, nodded slightly, and made a blessing salute: "Very good. Where is the second prince?"

Wanyan Zongwang nodded: "I came to see Yan Dan..."

"Then watch slowly and don't interrupt."

After saying that, Yelu Yuliyan bowed again, passed by, and walked out of the hall.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure, Wanyan Zongwang felt a little emotional. Just as he sighed softly, Yelu Yuliyan suddenly stopped and turned to look at Wanyan Zongwang again. His beautiful face was not as cold and frosty as before, but looked like frost. March Spring Breeze: "Are you now the chairman of the Financial Supervisory Committee?"

The sudden changes and inexplicable questions made Wanyan Zongwang very confused, and he nodded subconsciously.

"Oh, that's great. Do you want some tea? I'll make you a pot." Yelu Yuliyan couldn't say anything.

Wanyan Zongwang said awkwardly, "No, I'll leave in a moment."

"Oh..." The tone of his voice rose, without any hint of disappointment: "Then let me tell you directly, when you go back this time, help me bring some things to try on the women of the Dajin royal family. If they like it, you can help me. I'll find a merchant to sell it on my behalf, and I'll make a profit of thirty-seven, the merchant three, and me seven."

Looking at the snow-white cotton cloth Yelu Yuliyan handed over, Wanyan Zongwang was very puzzled: "What is this?"

Yelu Yuliyan took two steps forward and whispered in Wanyan Zongwang's ear for a long time. Wanyan Zongwang's face was full of black lines: "This... how can I help you?"

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In the Imperial Study Room, Li Gang was reporting to Zhao Fujin the process arrangements for envoys from various countries.

"Referring to the procedures of the Liao State Mission, we should..."

Before Li Gang finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhao Fujin: "The Liao Kingdom is dead! Can we not refer to the old system?"

Zhao Fujin was quite speechless.

Since the Tanyuan Alliance in the Liao and Song Dynasties, envoys from both sides had frequent exchanges, and the envoys did a variety of things. They can be called a model of ancient diplomacy, but these are not what Zhao Fujin wanted.

Zhao Fujin invited envoys from various countries this time for a simple purpose.

It is to make them impressed by the martial arts of the Song Dynasty, fall in love with the culture of the Song Dynasty, and then use a pilgrim-like mentality to make the princes and princesses willing to exchange and learn, and promote national integration.

Therefore, Zhao Fujin did not want the cumbersome and complicated process of the previous Song and Liao missions, which was more form than substance.

"Since we want to demonstrate the literary and martial arts of the Song Dynasty, it shouldn't be too rigid. Only young people will come. It should be more lively and interesting. Don't be strict about state banquets, congresses, and viewing ceremonies..." Zhao Fujin suggested.

Li Gang followed principles in everything he did, and those who followed rules would not be able to understand the holy will.

I hesitated for a long time and still didn’t know how to innovate and seek change.

Zhao Fujin pinched his eyebrows: "How do you entertain your friends?"

Li Gang said seriously: "I have no friends, and I don't entertain guests."

Zhao Fujin knew that what Li Gang said was true. It is indeed difficult for such a person to have friends, and he indeed has no spirit of entertainment: "Well, don't worry about this. Go and call me Li Bangyan and Zhang Jun."

Li Gang bowed and said, "I'm afraid these two people won't be able to come now."

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Outside Longde Palace, the original team was struggling for a long time.

Yesterday, Mrs. Gao had promised to increase the gift to 99,000 yuan, but they had no idea whether to use geese or cattle and sheep for this gift.

Looking at the geese in the cage and the cattle and sheep tied with red ribbons, the three of them frowned and said nothing.

"In this way, let's bring the wild goose as a head gift first. If the Emperor is not satisfied, we can change it later. Anyway, we will settle the matter of accepting the lottery within today and give an explanation to the officials." Zhang Jun couldn't help but said.

Li Bangyan shook his head: "That's inappropriate."

Zhang Jun and Tang Ke looked at Li Bangyan: "What does Prime Minister Li have to say?"

Li Bangyan waved his hand: "It's not a high-level discussion, but I know the truth about the Emperor. He has made the Emperor displeased over and over again..." Li Bangyan paused for a moment, then corrected: "The truth is, it's not that I'm afraid of offending the Emperor, but that I'm afraid of it. The officials said that we were not doing well, so we just accept small things like lottery..."

Zhang Jun sighed: "What should we do?"

Tang Ke gritted his teeth and said: "Otherwise, let's go to the imperial study room to inform the officials first. There is nothing we can do about the overlord's evil rage!"

"Tang Shangshu please!" Li Bangyan and Zhang Jun said in unison!

Tang Ke was stunned: "Aren't you two husbands going?"

The two men shook their heads like rattles: "If you don't go, you won't go."

Tang Ke snorted coldly: "Are you two afraid that the officials will reprimand you for not being able to handle such a small matter? Okay, then since you are both afraid of being reprimanded by the officials, let's choose the lesser of two evils and only touch one. The Emperor is in bad luck."

After that, Tang Ke waved his hand, and the rituals and music in Longde Palace started again.

The three of them strode towards Longde Palace.

Entering the palace, making a declaration, carrying the wild geese, handing out the gift list...

Emperor Daojun opened the gift list, and this time he did not get angry again, but stared at the gift list in trance.

The three of them looked at each other, thinking that it was really about the gift money. They just breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Emperor Daojun suddenly beating his chest and stamping his feet: "You...are you going to make me angry to death?"

Seeing Emperor Daojun's sad expression and intense emotions, the three of them hurriedly stepped forward and bowed. Li Bangyan finally couldn't help but sighed: "Your Majesty, what do you want? Just tell me, and I will do as you please." , you are like this...I really can't guess the thoughts of the Supreme Emperor."

"Can't you guess?" Emperor Daojun lamented: "Think about how considerate you were back then, Li Bangyan. You could understand with just one look from me, but now..." Li Bangyan looked embarrassed, feeling in his heart He scolded: "Back then, you were just a piece of shit in Huajieliuxiang..."

Before Li Bangyan could speak again, Tang Ke hurriedly answered: "Your Majesty, you have to pass this gift today, otherwise I will be waiting at the official's house and will not be able to explain."

Hearing the word "official", Emperor Daojun finally put away his temper and thought in his heart: "Forget it, forget it, if this matter makes Fujin displeased again, how long will it take for me to leave Longde Palace?" ah."

Emperor Daojun suppressed his grief and finally accepted the gift list.

When the matchmaker in purple took a look, he was afraid that Emperor Daojun would do something wrong again, so he shouted at the top of his lungs: "Accept the gift, the ceremony is completed!"

After the three people left with great relief, Emperor Daojun looked at the two wild geese in the cage in the palace, and finally couldn't bear it anymore and burst into tears.

The king on the side quickly stepped forward to comfort him: "Dad, I know your thoughts. Although I am satisfied with this marriage, I still can't bear the pain of marrying a daughter. There are no parents with daughters in the world who are not like this. Don't be sad, dad."

Emperor Daojun glanced at King Bi with disgust and continued to hunch at his desk.

The king urged again: "Dad, it's better not to do this. When the news reaches my sister's ears, she will think that dad..."

"Do you have money?"

Emperor Daojun suddenly stopped crying and looked at King Bi with tears in his eyes and asked.

The king was startled: "Money? What does daddy want money for?"

Emperor Daojun pushed the gift list on the table to King Bi: "See for yourself!"

Prince Bi looked at it carefully for a long time, and said with a smile: "Gao Chong is really favored, marry a daughter-in-law, ninety-nine thousand..." King Bi's smile disappeared instantly, and the hand holding the gift list trembled: "Dad... Accepting Cai...Ninety-nine thousand...then as a father, when you accept the recruitment, it will not be Shili Hongzhuang, it will be Baili Hongzhuang..."

After that, the father and son hugged each other and cried!

The bride price of ninety-nine thousand yuan and the dowry must be doubled at least.

With this amount, where can Emperor Daojun, who has been sold off by Li Bangyan, go to collect this amount?

"Li Bangyan! You are the one who has been stabbed a thousand times!" Emperor Daojun's cry made the Imperial City Secretary who was guarding outside the palace stunned. He took out his pen and quickly wrote down: April 28, the second year of Jingkang, Emperor Daojun cursed his right minister Li Bangyan in Longde Palace, and he was punished by a thousand cuts!

The next day.

Wanyan Zongwang, who asked to pay homage to the official but could not see him, was a little disappointed.

Wanyan Zongxian, who came to Kaifeng with him, consoled him: "Second Prince, the official family of the Song Dynasty is busy with official affairs. You can't see it if you want to see it. Why don't you come with me for a walk first? In a few days, envoys from other countries will be here." Come and meet me naturally."

Seeing that Wanyan Zongxian had packed up and was about to go out, Wanyan Zongwang asked, "Where are you going?"

Wanyan Zongxian smiled and said: "Of course it is to listen to music on the hook. The second prince has been to Kaifeng many times, has he never been there before?"

Wanyan Zongwang blushed. Although he had been to Kaifeng twice, he spent most of his time wandering outside the city. The only time he entered the city was when he was captured by Han Shizhong. Wanyan Zongxian said this on purpose, right?

"I came here once. It was to do business for me, Da Jin, and I never wandered around."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, that's a pity. Do you want to go with us?" Wanyan Zongxian warmly invited him: "When you went to the palace yesterday, I had already inquired with nearby merchants. The Sangjia Wazi in the inner city is very interesting."

Wanyan Zongwang shook his head: "You do as you please, I also want to see my old friend."

The two of them came out of the inn together. Wanyan Zongxian went to Dongjiaolou Lane, while Wanyan Zongwang went for a walk near Xuandemen, thinking about finding a reason to enter the palace again, and maybe have a chance encounter with Zhao Fujin.

After walking around for a long time, I couldn't find a reason to convince myself.

It was almost May and the weather was already a bit hot. After walking for a long time at noon, Wanyan Zongwang was thirsty and wanted to find a tea shop outside Xuandemen to rest for a while. Inside and out.

Wanyan Zongwang suddenly had an idea: "Why are you looking for a reason? Just ask Li Bangyan to take me in."

So Wanyan Zongwang walked towards Li Bangyan and greeted Li Bangyan from afar: "Li Xiangguo, I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?"

Hearing someone calling him, Li Bangyan took a closer look. He was dazzled and couldn't see clearly. He rubbed his eyes again, and then he saw clearly the tall and majestic Wanyan Zongwang not far away, who was rough and a little gentle: "Hey Oh, oh, oh, Mr. Speaker..."

While greeting him warmly, he trotted forward to greet him.

Zhang Jun on the side also recognized Wanyan Zongwang, but since the friendship was not deep, he did not have much need to welcome the guests by himself. He smiled and said to Tang Ke beside him: "Tang Shangshu, take a look at Li Xiang. Everyone is so enthusiastic and worthy of my imitation."

Every word was a compliment, but coupled with the tone of voice and Zhang Jun's expression, Tang Ke translated these words in his mind: Look, Li Bangyan is a licking dog, he licks everyone he sees, and he has no bottom line.

Tang Ke smiled and nodded: "Li Xiangguo is not so enthusiastic about everyone he meets. He has never been so enthusiastic about me. How could he be so enthusiastic about you, Lieutenant Zhang?"

Zhang Jun smiled bitterly and waved his hand: "Hey, we are not worthy of waiting in the end, but then again. Li Xiangguo is so good to the officials, the emperor, and the emperor's relatives, why should he do this to the defeated generals and ministers of the country? Wouldn’t this be a loss of status?”

Tang Ke looked stunned and asked, "When did Captain Zhang enter Kaifeng?"

Zhang Jun was puzzled: "In the eighth year of Zhenghe's reign, he became a Jinshi..."

"What I am asking is, after the official ascended the throne, when did Captain Zhang gain the appreciation of the official?"

Zhang Jun suddenly realized: "Oh, it's only been more than a month now..."

Tang Ke stroked his beard and said with a smile, "It's no wonder that Lieutenant Zhang doesn't know."

As he spoke, Tang Ke turned and looked three feet away. Li Bangyan and Wanyan Zongwang were having a lively conversation. He smiled and looked at Zhang Jun and waved: "Come, let me tell Lieutenant Zhang in detail, Li Xiangguo is not who you said." It’s demeaning.”

Zhang Jun came forward and listened to Tang Ke telling him about the attitude of the Jin Kingdom during the official meeting after the defeat of the Jin Kingdom's army.

Zhang Jun naturally knows this.

But when talking about what Gao Chong said to Li Gang, Li Bangyan, Han Shizhong and Yue Fei after the meeting, Zhang Jun felt his whole body tremble.

"Prime Minister Li, I was about to enter the palace to pay a visit to my old friend, but no one informed me that I can't enter the Xuande Gate. I wonder if Prime Minister Li can take me in?" After a few words of greeting, Wanyan Zongwang explained his intention.

Li Bangyan was a little embarrassed: "Old friend? The second prince wants to see the third princess?"

If he wanted to see the third princess, Li Bangyan would never take him in.

Wanyan Zongwang shook his head repeatedly: "That's not true. Yelu Yuliyan and I have already parted ways, and we are both well."

Li Bangyan nodded slightly and smiled meaningfully: "Then are there any old friends in this palace?"

Seeing that Wanyan Zongwang was a little nervous, Li Bangyan laughed and said: "Oh, by the way, the second prince and our official family can be considered old friends. Come on, I will take the second prince into the palace."

At this time, Wanyan Zongwang should have said thank you and followed him into the palace, but Wanyan Zongwang actually blurted out a little arrogantly: "Aren't Emperor Daojun and I considered old friends? Actually, I wanted to see Emperor Daojun. "

Li Bangyan, who had already taken a few steps ahead, froze on the spot when he heard this. He turned his head and looked at Wanyan Zongwang: "Look at Emperor Daojun? That can't be done!"

Before Wanyan Zongwang could speak again, Zhang Jun's enthusiastic greeting came from a few feet away: "Oh, oh, oh, the second prince, you are here. Where are you going?"

Wanyan Zongwang saluted Zhang Jun: "Enter the palace to see my old friend."

Zhang Jun grabbed Wanyan Zongwang's arm and said, "What a coincidence, I am also about to enter the palace and will be walking with the second prince. Let's take a walk. The second prince will follow me."

With one movement, Wanyan Zongwang was pulled away from Li Bangyan and walked towards Xuandemen. As he walked, he smiled and said: "Li Xiangguo is busy with official duties, so I will take care of the second prince."

Looking at the backs of the two of them, Li Bangyan turned around and spat: "Are you familiar, so enthusiastic? What a dog!" (End of this chapter)