The last conscience of the Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 15 Our inkstone is gone

Zhao Ji promised not to ask questions as the emperor.

Liang Xin then said: "When I entered the palace just now, I saw many people going to the harem. Those in red robes and those with goldfish bags were obviously high-ranking officials. They didn't take the Lord seriously, Lord. Even the mascot on that chair doesn’t mean what he says, and they won’t care about your attitude.”

Zhao Ji's face turned dark instantly.

But he couldn't get angry, because as he said just now, it was Zhao Yi who asked, not the emperor.

What's more, what Liang Xin said is true.

Whether it was the people from the Old Fa lineage or the New Fa group, no one really took him seriously.

At this time, Zhao Ji began to worry faintly that his throne was unstable.

Liang Xin pulled up a chair and sat down: "A few years ago, Empress Xiao Liang was defeated on the battlefield, but she got the land of four cities at the negotiation table. She was obviously defeated, but she still had the city. This matter Why?"

Zhao Ji left the desk, pulled up a chair and sat down. He was curious: "Why?"

"Because Sima Guang wants to erase Wang Anshi's achievements in the northwest and destroy Wang Anshi's monument. This is a fight between them. The only person who will lose is the late emperor."

Zhao Ji didn't quite understand: "Speak more clearly."

Liang Xin put it another way: "Two groups of people were playing polo, and one party gave Miss Shishi as a gift to the other party, but have they ever thought about who Miss Shishi is? They use your people as gifts. What do they have to lose?”

"Damn."

Zhao Ji understood it instantly.

Liang Xin picked up the memorial: "This Han Zhongyan played tricks as soon as he became the right minister. He wants to abandon Shanzhou, which is equivalent to giving it to Xixia. To Zhao Yi, this matter is to abandon the late emperor, that is, Your imperial brother's calligraphy and paintings, and your beauties were given away to others, and they were favored. One day, they will find trouble with you, saying that you failed to protect the imperial brother's family property, and it is your fault anyway."

Zhao Ji's face was twitching.

He doesn't understand cities and land, but he understands calligraphy, painting, and beauties.

Liang Xin changed her words again: "By the way, Lord Zhao Yi, have you ever heard of Tao Yan?"

"Nonsense!" How could Zhao Ji not know this inkstone.

Liang Xin: "They abandoned one today and another tomorrow. My father also said that he wanted to find a top-quality Tao inkstone to offer to the officials. I guess if they leave it like this, it won't take a few days. They will have to send envoys to talk to Xixia before we can get one." What an inkstone.”

"You, think of a solution immediately, now, immediately."

Zhao Ji was a little anxious when he heard that the famous inkstone was gone.

Liang Xin picked up the memorial again: "Let them fight against each other. They are not loyal to you anyway. Let's find some Jinshi scholars from ten years ago, select a few capable ones, and escort them to the place where the inkstones are produced. By the way. , the best wolf hairs must be taken from the Qiang land."

Zhao Ji urged: "Continue, continue."

"Then, I'll say it boldly."

"Speak, speak boldly."

Liang Xin organized the language in her mind: "There is a small county magistrate, a seventh-rank official, and a Jinshi nine years ago. Recruit him to the capital, and then observe it. If he can be loyal to the official family, arrange for him to go to Taozhou. Again Reward Xin Shuxian of Huangzhou and the commander Guo Zude, and let them stand in the north to block the Xixia people, stabilize the Qingtang nobles and the Qiang and Tubo people, and protect the inkstone production area."

"kindness."

"Build the road and ensure that there is a good road so that the best inkstones can be transported back. What is more beautiful than the official carving an inkstone himself. Zhao Yi, don't you think so?"

Zhao Ji listened to Liang Xin's suggestion very seriously.

There are only three words that come to mind.

Taozhou, Tao inkstone, carving.

"Recruit a few more petty officials to the capital. If you have more people, you can always pick a few loyal ones and let your father handle it."

When Zhao Ji thought that the Tao inkstone production area might fall into the hands of the Xixia people, he became anxious.

Of course, Liang Xin's suggestion made him happy the most.

There were two groups of people in the court. One group was the guys he hated, especially Zhang Xianggong, who opposed his ascension to the throne.

The other group only knows how to fawn over the Queen Mother, which is disgusting.

Let them bite.

Best to lose both.

At this time, Liang Xin added: "After a while, when you can sit firmly, think of a way to bring Wang Shen back to Beijing."

These words are thoughtful.

So sweet.Who is the best in Zhao Ji's mind is Wang Shen, who takes him around to eat, drink and have fun in all kinds of ways.

But he was not tolerated by his father, the late emperor, and the queen mother...

Anyway, even the whole family couldn't tolerate him as an uncle.

At this time, Zhao Ji looked at Liang Xin again.

nice guy...

He is also very considerate and does everything that makes him happy.

He has no shortcomings except... he is too handsome, his literary talent is better than mine, and he has a good mind.

A bad thought flashed in Zhao Ji's mind: "Liang Xin, after a while, I will help you find a relative. She will definitely be the legitimate daughter of a first-class noble family in Bianjing City."

"Thank you." Liang Xin just thought it was Zhao Ji who said it casually and didn't take it to heart.

Little did he know that Zhao Ji had really bad intentions this time.

The shadow of his childhood...

The terrifying figure that beat him and hid in the waterway of the imperial garden.

Cao family.

Tan.

Liang Xin continued to fool around: "Also, the Cao family contributed a lot last time. Is it appropriate for the Cao family to send a military officer to Taozhou? The Cao family is also loyal to the official family."

"It's a small matter." Zhao Ji didn't take it seriously.

Liang Xin: "Also, if there is another big court meeting, say a few good words for Sima Guang, so that people like Han Zhongyan will feel that you are biased toward them. Even if they only flatter the eldest lady, don't let them say bad things about you behind your back. besides……"

"Do it, do it."

Zhao Ji listened, one by one, all small things that seemed inconspicuous to him.

Finally, Liang Xin, after deceiving Zhao Ji, left the palace and looked for a place to eat.

The most convenient is Taiqing Building.

Accounts can be posted.

Hang Cao Yang's account.

When we arrived at Taiqing Tower, if we really said Cao Tan, Cao Tan would be there.

Cao Tan didn't come here to cause trouble today. After all, it was her family's restaurant. She was in a good mood and wanted to have a drink.

Then, just in front of the Taiqing Tower, Cao Tan met Liang Xin.

Before Cao Tan could speak, he saw Liang Xin turn around and leave.

Cao Tan stood in front of Liang Xin in a flash.

Liang Xin: "I can't afford to offend him, and I can't even afford to hide."

Cao Tan took the initiative and said, "I'll treat you to a drink."

"Well, there's a lot of green wine in the pavilion, and a chopstick of golden chicken on the plate. I've heard of it but haven't eaten it yet. Do you want to treat me?"

"Let's go." Cao Tan was not so coy and pulled Liang Xin towards the restaurant.

After sitting down, Cao Tan spoke first: "It was my fault that I beat you that day. Brother Yang said that he was bewitched by his friends. I later found out that you were just taking the blame for him. I invited you to drink, and the matter was settled. ."

"Easy to say, easy to say." Liang Xin looked very generous.

After the food and wine were served, Liang Xin tore a chicken leg. After thinking about it, she put it on Cao Tan's plate first, and then tore one for herself.

Cao Tan poured himself a drink: "You're not too thin, but you can't even dodge a punch. I can teach you."

Liang Xin shook her head: "I don't fight."

"timid?"

Unable to respond to these words, Liang Xin said: "A gentleman talks but never takes action. Although I have also been taught by famous teachers and have learned some basic skills."

(End of this chapter)