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Chapter 395 0391 [Zhao Kai: I want to see the corpse! 】

The first stop when Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty went south was Zhenjiang.

After learning that Tokyo City had been breached and Zhao Huan fled and was missing, Song Huizong successfully restored power with the support of Cai Jing, Tong Guan and a group of southern officials.

Zhao Ji, who once again became the emperor of the Song Dynasty, appointed Tong Guan as the Privy Envoy and took charge of the Privy Council.

Cai Jing is the prime minister, in charge of the affairs of the three provinces of Menxia, ​​Zhongshu and Shangshu.

It is said that Cai Jing is now eighty years old. He walks tremblingly, talks out of breath, and belches at any time, but Zhao Ji still chooses to appoint Cai Jing.

Nothing else, just because Cai Jing has rich experience in making money and is an excellent scapegoat.

The king and his ministers have been working together for so many years, and they have a perfect understanding and are comfortable to use.

Although he had emptied his money this time when he went south, how could he squander this little money?

When we get to the south, should the palace be renovated?

Should Genyue be built?

Do you want to choose a beauty?

All of this costs money!

Zhu Meng, who had been dismissed from office, was also reinstated, and many southern officials were promoted one after another, and everyone was happy.

Zhao Kai finally got his wish and was canonized as prince.

As a result, before all the monarchs and ministers could be happy for a few days, Wu Jie, who was stationed in the Huaiyang Army, began to march southward with great momentum. Song Huizong felt that Zhenjiang was not safe, so he ran to Jiangning Mansion (Nanjing City).

Seeing Wu Jie attack Yangzhou, Zhao Ji felt that Jiangning was not safe either.

Just as he was about to continue running away, Wu Jie suddenly called off his troops and retreated to Gaoyou.

At the same time, news came from Zongze in Xiangyang that the Qingzhou Army had withdrawn.

Zhao Ji was keenly aware of Han Zhen's intentions, but was not sure, so he summoned the ministers to discuss the matter.

Jiangning Mansion was once spacious. Before the Sui Dynasty, the Six Dynasties established their capital here. It was extremely glorious and was known as the Pearl of the South.

As a result, in the Sui Dynasty, after Yang Jian unified the north and south, a fire burned all the palaces in Jiankang City, turning the huge palace into a wasteland.

It was not until the Tang Dynasty that he gradually regained some vitality.

In the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Li family of the Southern Tang Dynasty established Jiangning as its capital. After more than a hundred years of development, it finally returned to its former prosperity.

The original imperial palace of the Southern Tang Dynasty was now the residence of Zhao Ji after being renovated.

Inside Qinghui Hall.

Cai Jing was sitting on a soft couch, with two palace maids waiting beside him.

His eyes were completely damaged and he couldn't see clearly during the day. His ears were also damaged and he needed someone to tell him loudly in his ears.

Cai Jing's old voice sounded in the hall: "Your Majesty, Han Zhen has temporarily withdrawn his troops. I am afraid that the army is short of food, grass and firearms. It is just a delaying measure. After regaining its strength, he will continue to send his troops south. Your Majesty has already made plans. good."

After hearing this, Wu Shu immediately reported: "It is better to move the capital to Hangzhou."

He was originally the magistrate of Jiaxing County. After learning that the Supreme Emperor had fled south, he immediately collected a large number of rare treasures and rushed to Zhenjiang to pick him up.

Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty was overjoyed and appointed him as Taichang Shaoqing, rising to the top in one step.

"inappropriate!"

As soon as Wu Shu finished speaking, Huang Qianshan interrupted and refuted: "Hangzhou is close to the sea, and the Shandong navy can drive straight in from the sea. Wei Chen feels that the capital should be moved to Fujian."

"Fujian is a barbarian land. Only Quanzhou is more prosperous than Jinghu, which is located in the hinterland of the south..."

"It's nonsense. There are many famous people in Fujian. How can it be a land of barbarians? Xianggong Cai is an immortal traveler. Could it be that Xianggong Cai is also a barbarian?"

Seeing the quarrel between His Highness and the courtiers over the matter of moving the capital, Zhao Ji sneered in his heart.

How could he not know the thoughts of these ministers?

But it is right for everyone to have their own thoughts. Only in this way, the court will not be monolithic, and the space he can control will be larger.

The so-called emperor's art is essentially the manipulation of people's hearts.

If the ministers are united, the emperor will become a puppet.

Why can Cai Jing become prime minister several times?

In addition to helping him make money, he also acted as a troublemaker, responsible for muddying the waters in the court.

After a while, Zhao Ji said calmly: "The matter of moving the capital will be discussed separately."

Hearing this, the noisy courtiers of His Highness suddenly stopped their activities.

Zhao Ji turned his attention to Tong Guan: "What does Tong Aiqing think of Han Zhen's truce?"

Nowadays, no one calls Han Zhen a Korean thief anymore.

Because anyone with a discerning eye can see that after punching the Jin man and kicking Zhao and Song, after occupying the two roads of Hebei and the capital, the general trend has been achieved.

He was only five points away from the world, only Han Zhen could ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor.

Tong Guan mused: "A few days ago in the battle of Yangzhou, Han Zhen's weaknesses were fully exposed. The climate in the south is humid and there are many water networks, which is not conducive to the power of firearms and artillery. Han Zhen's subordinates are all northerners who are not familiar with water warfare and have no internal knowledge. Land and navy divisions are available. Relying on the natural dangers of the Yangtze River, it is not easy to reach the south."

"The veteran feels that there is a high possibility of dividing the river and dividing the country."

Zhao Ji nodded, thinking the same thing in his heart.

Cai Jing suggested: "Your Majesty, why not send an envoy to Bianjing to test it out."

"can."

Zhao Ji asked again: "Do you have any candidates for envoys?"

For a moment, there was silence in the hall.

No one wants to go to Bianjing. To them, that place is now a dragon's pond and a tiger's den.

Tong Guan mused: "Old minister, I have a candidate."

"Who?"

Zhao Ji asked.

Tong Guan replied: "Qin Hui!"

"Qin Hui?"

Zhao Ji looked confused and thought about it for a long time, but he didn't have any impression.

Tong Guan explained: "Your Majesty, this person was a Jinshi in the fifth year of Zhenghe. In the fifth year of Xuanhe, he also studied Ci and Maoke. He was appointed as the Imperial Academy and has excellent literary talent."

He recommended Qin Hui out of selfish motives.

Qin Hui's wife was Wang, and her grandfather was Wang Gui, the famous Prince of Sanzhi, who was also Tong Guan's goddaughter.

Speaking of which, Qin Hui is his godson-in-law.

After Zhao Ji fled south, some high-ranking officials in Tokyo City saw that the limelight was not right, so they also fled south together, including the Wang family.

After being reminded by Tong Guan, Zhao Ji suddenly said: "I have some impressions. This son has a good literary talent and good handwriting. Let him be admitted to the palace!"

"I have seen your Majesty." Not long after, Qin Hui came.

Seeing his majestic and heroic appearance, Zhao Ji couldn't help but feel good about him.

He also took a knowledge test in public, and Qin Hui answered fluently and quoted scriptures, which made Zhao Ji even more fond of him. He said with a smile: "This time I am going to Bianjing as an envoy, I will hand it over to your beloved. If we can reach peace talks, I will not hesitate to reward you!" "

Qin Hui was very high-spirited and said loudly: "I will serve you to the best of your ability until you die!"

……

Ten miles from Qinhuai.

There are many shops on both sides of the river, and wealthy businessmen gather there.

In the sparkling Qinhuai River, the boats are gliding, creating a prosperous scene.

The most eye-catching thing is undoubtedly a treasure ship carved with dragons and phoenixes.

Captain Bao is twenty feet long and has five floors, with carved beams and painted pillars, colorful ribbons flying, and the sound of silk and bamboo floating out of the cabin.

In the cabin on the top floor, Zhao Kai was entertaining a group of noble officials' children, including many wealthy businessmen from the south.

A pretty woman was playing and singing to herself.

The song is melodious and lingering.

After the song ended, someone asked: "What do you think of this girl, Your Highness?"

This man's surname was Huang, and he was related to Huang Qianshan. He ran a weaving business and had considerable wealth.

If it were in the past, such a merchant would not even be qualified to meet him.

But things are different now. My father is short of money, and he is even more short of money.

As a prince, opening the East Palace Palace will naturally lead to higher expenses.

Zhao Kai commented in an arrogant tone: "It's far worse than the Su family in Bianjing."

Huang Yuanwai echoed: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is talking about how Jiangning can be compared with Bianjing."

Zhao Kai changed his words: "But it doesn't have the style of a Jiangnan water town."

Hearing this, Huang Yuanwai was overjoyed and immediately said: "I heard that His Highness the Crown Prince is proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, so why not let her stay with His Highness the Crown Prince and learn more."

Zhao Kaimian wondered: "That's fine, I will give you some advice."

"Wanwan, thank you, His Highness the Crown Prince."

The woman picked up a glass of wine, fell at Zhao Gou's feet, raised her face slightly, and her big moist eyes were full of gratitude.

The dazzling whiteness under the tulle made Zhao Kai feel angry.

A banquet did not end until evening.

Zhao Kai got into the carriage drunkenly and returned to the East Palace.

After drinking a cup of sobering tea, Zhao Kai called his subordinates and asked, "Is there any whereabouts of Zhao Huan?"

The subordinate officer shook his head: "No, there is news from Bianjing. They only say that they have escaped from the city and don't know whether they are alive or dead."

"I don't know whether I'm alive or dead?"

Zhao Kai asked with a gloomy face: "Can Han Zhen send someone to hunt him down?"

The eldest brother is really willing to run away. It would be good for everyone to die in the hands of Han Zhen, but he must escape and cause chaos.

"No."

The official replied.

After pondering for a moment, Zhao Kai's eyes flashed with a trace of cruelty, and he lowered his voice and said: "Send people to search, we must see the corpse!"

The subordinate asked subconsciously: "What about living?"

"Ok?"

Zhao Kai gave him a cold look.

Seeing this, the subordinate officer trembled, and immediately came to his senses, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will definitely find the body of the late emperor!"

"Just go."

Only then did Zhao Kai smile.

As long as the eldest brother does not come back, the throne will be firmly passed to his father a hundred years later.

……

……

Although Han Zhen had ordered the lifting of military control, the city of Tokyo had not returned to its former vitality and prosperity as expected.

There are also small traders and hawkers in the streets and alleys.

There are also shops opening in Dongxiwa City.

But compared to the past, there are still too few. The streets are deserted and businesses are withered.

He Li personally interviewed a group of merchants in the city and asked them to open their doors for business with confidence, but the effect was minimal.

For this reason, He Li was so worried that his mouth blistered.

Zhao Ding took the initiative and suggested: "He Fuyin, I have a plan, it may be feasible."

He Li hurriedly asked: "What's Yuan Zhen's plan? Tell me quickly!"

Zhao Ding hesitated and said: "This matter is easy to say, but it requires your Majesty's cooperation."

"Let's go and follow this official into the palace to meet the Holy Spirit."

He Li didn't waste any time and immediately took Zhao Ding to the imperial city.

"I have met His Majesty."

All the way to Chui Gong Hall, He Li and Zhao Ding bowed and saluted.

Han Zhen stopped the brush in his hand, looked at Zhao Ding, and asked with a smile: "Who is this?"

"Your Majesty, my humble minister's name is Zhao Ding, and he is currently the general magistrate of Kaifeng Mansion."

Zhao Ding cupped his hands and introduced himself in a neither humble nor overbearing manner.

Zhao Ding!

A flash of surprise flashed in Han Zhen's eyes.

This was a famous minister of the Southern Song Dynasty and a wise prime minister of the ZTE. He advocated the strategy of fighting and negotiating with the Jin people. He was a rare rationalist.

However, since Qin Hui, who returned from studying in the Kingdom of Jin, came to power, he suppressed and excluded him everywhere, and Zhao Ding's official position was demoted again and again.

(End of this chapter)