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Chapter 420 0416 [Who gave you the courage to ask for coins? 】

After leaving the mansion, Han Zhen said with emotion: "The Zhong family is completely in decline."

From the time of the great Confucian scholar Zhong Fang to the time Zhong Shiheng abandoned his writing and joined the army, more than a dozen of the Zhong family's three generations died in battle in the northwest, but they also gained great fame.

In this generation, the three brothers Zhong Shidao, Zhong Shizhong and Zhong Pu took up the banner.

Nowadays, Master Zhong is seriously ill and his days are numbered.

Zhong Shizhong was defeated and captured, and was escorted to Datong, Shanxi Province by Wanyan Zonghan. He did not know whether he was alive or dead, and it would not be easy to come back even if he was still alive.

Zhong Pu died in battle as early as the second year of Zhe Zong Yuan Fu.

Although Zhongshi Dao had two sons, they both died before him.

The rest are mediocre and useless.

When Zhong Shidao dies again, the Zhong family will be completely in decline.

The cousin mentioned by Master Zhong just now should be a descendant of the same lineage as Master Zhong.

On the fifth northwest road, there are two biggest powers, the Zhe family and the Zhong family.

As for the Yao and Liu families where Yao Pingzhong and Liu Qi belong, their foundations are still shallow, so they can only follow behind and drink some soup.

Now, three of the four families are on his side. As for the local emperor Zhejia, he is a typical fence-sitting faction and will probably be the first to vote for him.

In fact, both Northwest Fifth Road and Hedong Road were under Han Zhen's control.

It's just that he is not in a hurry to get it now. He will stay in Zhao Song for the time being and let Zhao Song spend money and food to help raise it.

When the time comes, when it is taken over, it will not only be Northwest 5th Road and Hedong Road.

Returning to the imperial city, all the way to the Ruizhu Palace, I saw Zhao Fujin leading a group of little sisters trying on clothes.

One of the women caught Han Zhen's attention.

Even among all the stunning beauties, her appearance is still outstanding, and she is three to four points similar to Zhao Fujin.

Han Zhen immediately recognized the other party's identity.

"I have met His Majesty!"

Feeling Han Zhen's gaze, Zhao Fujin's heart trembled, and he quickly lowered his head and performed a Wanfu salute.

Han Zhen chuckled and said: "It is said that Emperor Maode is the most beautiful emperor in the Song Dynasty. When I see her today, she is indeed worthy of her reputation."

"Your Majesty has given you too much praise. The rumors in the market cannot be taken seriously."

Zhao Fujin lowered his gaze, not daring to look at Han Zhen.

The other party's aggressive gaze made her feel like she was facing a fierce tiger.

And he is a trembling lamb.

The silly girl Zhao Fujin said proudly from the side: "Husband, what I said is right, Sister Fujin is the most beautiful."

"really."

Han Zhen nodded and looked away.

Zhao Fujin opened his arms, turned around in front of Han Zhen, and asked expectantly: "Husband, how do you like this poncho?"

The emperor has six clothes, and the same is true for the queen. The corresponding clothes are Baoyi, Jiidi, Quedi, Juyi, Bare clothes and Tieyi.

This coat is woven in dark green and embroidered with twelve pairs of red-bellied golden pheasants.

The golden pheasant was known as the incarnation of the phoenix in ancient times, with its colorful feathers.

The cuffs and lapels of the clothes are made of vermilion, showing a soaring dragon and auspicious clouds. A vermilion leather belt strangles Zhao Fujin's slender waist.

It looks elegant, dignified and elegant.

A man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. Just this set of coat, even an ordinary village woman would look extremely noble when wearing it, let alone Zhao Fujin.

Han Zhen praised: "Shaofu Temple's craftsmanship is good, and it suits you very well."

"I feel the same way."

After being praised by Han Zhen, a smile suddenly appeared on Zhao Fujin's pretty face, and he said with a slight regret: "It's a pity that the phoenix crown still needs a few days, otherwise I would let my husband appreciate it together today."

The nine-feathered and four-phoenix crowns of the Song Dynasty were extremely luxurious, with gold, bone and jade supports, and various gemstones, agate and tortoise shells on them, embellished to form nine-feathered and four-phoenixes.

Even though Shaofu Temple is working hard day and night, it has not yet been completed.

"Husband, husband, look at this slave."

Ma Shuyao couldn't wait to step forward.

As concubines, they also have three clothes, but the standard is not as good as that of the queen.

For example, the queen wears a crown with nine phoenixes and four phoenixes, the fourth concubine can only wear a crown with nine beads, and the concubine wears the crown with eight beads.

After admiring it, Han Zhen commented: "It's beautiful, but it's so smart and lively that it can't stand up now. It will be fine in a few years."

Palace attire is all about being dignified, gorgeous and majestic.

The little girl is now in her prime, full of youthfulness, and is most suitable for fresh and pleasant clothes, which are inconsistent with the temperament of palace dresses.

Jiang Suyi couldn't wait to squeeze in again: "Husband, where is the slave?"

Zhao Luzhu joked: "You are such a good-looking firewood girl. Husband, please take a look at your slave first."

Firewood girl!

Han Zhen often used this word to describe the three of them. At first, the little girls were confused and thought it was some kind of affectionate name, and they were all complacent.

Later, they learned that Chai Huo was skinny and bare on both sides...

"Zhao Luzhu, I'll fight with you!"

Jiang Suyi was immediately furious and rushed towards him with bared teeth and claws.

"Sir, save me."

Zhao Luzhu laughed and hid behind Han Zhen.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Fujin couldn't help but secretly be speechless.

How could one be so presumptuous in the harem, let alone in front of the Queen Fu Jin? It was simply unheard of.

However, I have to admit that this atmosphere is really comfortable.

There are not so many intrigues and intrigues.

Thinking of this, a trace of yearning flashed in Zhao Fujin's eyes.

Yeah!

What am I thinking.

Zhao Fujin's face turned red and he felt shy. Don't blame her for her wild thoughts, women are inherently emotional creatures, especially during this period, the two sisters would get together every now and then to play and play.

Every time they get together, Zhao Fujin tells her that her husband is long and her husband is short.

Zhao Fujin was almost brainwashed by his sister, so much so that he had many ridiculous dreams during this period.

……

As August entered, envoys from Xixia, Jin, Zhao, Song, Dali and other countries rushed to Tokyo.

Under the propaganda of Jinzouyuan, the Yangzhou Alliance became known all over the world.

Zhao Song respected Qi as his brother and paid tribute every year, which undoubtedly boosted the hearts of the people of Qi.

The capital was also plunged into an atmosphere of celebration.

Because the Mid-Autumn Festival comes immediately after the eighth day of August, so many businesses start decorating in advance.

In addition, after the Yangzhou alliance was concluded with Zhao and Song, the north-south trade routes were once again connected.

A steady stream of cargo ships sailed to Tokyo from all directions along the four major rivers.

For a time, the capital city, which was still slightly depressed, quickly returned to its former prosperity.

Inside the Chui Gong Hall.

Han Zhen is receiving envoys from the Kingdom of Jin.

It seemed that he had learned the lessons of the previous two times and was afraid of angering Han Zhen again, so Wanyan Wu Qimai sent Kang Gongbi as an envoy to Qi.

Kang Gongbi was a Han nationality in the Liao Dynasty. He entered the officialdom as a Jinshi and served as a military magistrate in Wuzhou.

Kang Gongbi bowed and said loudly: "Foreign ministers are on a mission to your country this time to represent our Majesty, the Emperor of the Jin Kingdom, to attend the enthronement ceremony of His Majesty the Kingdom of Qi and to congratulate His Majesty. This is a congratulatory gift from our country. Please take a look at it."

Liu Chang took the gift list from the other party and presented it to Han Zhen.

After looking through it for a few times, Han Zhen was a little surprised.

The congratulatory gifts sent by Wanyan Wu were a bit generous. They were no longer the furs and game that he picked up, but gold and silver pearls, and a sea turtle.

interesting!

It seems that Wu Qimai has peace in mind between the two countries.

After all, he needed time to consolidate the throne, handle Jin's internal affairs, and at the same time weaken Wanyan Zonghan's strength.

Otherwise, he would be too frustrated to be an emperor.

Just the year before last, Wanyan Wu begged to use money from the treasury to buy wine and food. When Wanyan Zonghan found out about it, he pulled him off the throne in public and beat him up.

Closing the gift list, Han Zhen chuckled and said, "I am very satisfied with the gift."

"As long as your Majesty likes it."

Kang Gongbi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The emperor in front of him had a precedent of killing envoys in court, so he couldn't help but not be afraid.

Seeing Han Zhen accepting the congratulatory gift with a smile on his face, Kang Gongbi became more courageous and asked: "May I ask Your Majesty the State of Qi, where is Ma Kuo?"

"I don't know either."

Han Zhen shook his head.

After he captured the capital, he ordered officials from the counties under his jurisdiction to search for him, but several months passed without any news.

The nobles of the Jin Kingdom looked down on the Song people, but they admired Ma Kuo very much. Whenever Ma Kuo went to the Jin Kingdom as an envoy, he would be warmly received by the Jin Kingdom.

Even after going south to attack the Song Dynasty, Ma Kuo was allowed to do business in the Kingdom of Jin.

Charisma is something magical.

Suddenly, Han Zhen asked, "How is Wanyan Lou's room?"

Hearing this, Kang Gongbi's smile froze, and then he replied: "Deputy Marshal Zuo is in good health."

Han Zhen nodded: "That's good."

Seeing that Han Zhen seemed to be about to issue an order to expel the guests, Kang Gongbi said bravely: "Besides congratulations, my Majesty the Jin Kingdom has two other matters that I have entrusted to the foreign ministers to discuss with your Majesty."

Han Zhen asked: "What's the matter?"

Kang Gongbi replied: "First, I want to welcome back the bones of Wanyan Zongbi and others."

Han Zhen didn't answer, but asked: "What about the second thing?"

Kang Gongbi's heart suddenly thumped. The other party's attitude made it clear that he was not prepared to return the bodies of Wu Shu and others.

After swallowing, he said cautiously: "Second, it's about the Sui coins..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Han Zhen: "There is no need to change the annual coins, just follow the previous number of the Song Dynasty."

what?

Kang Gongbi was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed and nodded hurriedly: "It should be so, it should be so!"

He didn't expect that the other party would agree to the money so easily.

However, Han Zhen's next words made him feel like he was falling into an ice cellar: "You can just send the coins to Yanjing. There is no need to travel across mountains and rivers to send them to Bianjing."

"This……"

Kang Gongbi was dumbfounded and wanted to explain, but he didn't have the courage.

Seeing this, Han Zhen stopped his smile and said in a deep voice: "What's going on?"

Kang Gongbi lifted up his sleeves and wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, the annual coin is... your country gave me the Golden Kingdom."

"Who gave you the courage to ask me for yearly coins?"

Han Zhen stared at him closely, and a breathtaking evil aura rushed towards his face.

Kang Gongbi felt it was difficult to breathe. He stopped his trembling legs and said in a voiceless voice: "Your Majesty, the two countries are at war. Don't kill the envoy!"

"Ah!"

Han Zhen suddenly smiled, and the attractive evil aura immediately dissipated, and said slowly: "I can give you the coins, but I have a condition that Wanyan Wu Qimai come to Bianjing to get it in person!"

"The foreign minister understands!"

Kang Gongbi didn't dare to say no, so he could only nod his head.

Han Zhen waved his hand: "Go."

"The foreign minister resigns."

After leaving Chui Gong Hall, Kang Gongbi found that his whole body was soaked in cold sweat.

The matter of asking for Wu Shu's corpse and the coins was a failure, but he was lucky to be able to save his life.

(End of this chapter)