Northern Song Dynasty: It’s a showdown, who said I, Zhao Zhen, don’t have a son?

Chapter 66 The New Year is approaching, and all parties are taking action

As the New Year approaches, the people of Bianjing become even busier.

Spring couplets, lanterns, etc. needed for the New Year are already on sale in the streets and alleys, and every household is buying New Year's goods.

After a busy year, the New Year is a rare day of leisure for them, so they naturally have to prepare well.

At Zhao He's house, Guo Huai is also busy arranging the things needed for the New Year.

This year, their family moved to Bianjing. They made a lot of money relying on Zhao He's ideas, and their living standards improved significantly. Naturally, they had to be more prepared than in previous years.

"Little Master, don't be busy for now. The tailor is outside. Let's take some measurements and help you make a few sets of clothes."

"The old guy next door said he wanted to write couplets for our family. I thought his handwriting was pretty good, so I didn't buy it."

"By the way, I have already informed everyone about the annual meeting the day after tomorrow. Please remember to take time, young man."

"Okay, please, Uncle Guo."

Zhao He is still busy, but these things are almost indistinguishable from his mind, and there is still some time before a practical breakthrough.

Guo Huai was the manager of the harem in his early years, so this little thing was nothing to him, but he still couldn't handle it alone, so he called Zhou Fei to help him, since they were all his own people anyway.

As for the clothes, Zhao He himself wore those few clothes. He liked to wear green shirts on weekdays, so Guo Huai ordered several clothes according to his preferences. The fabrics were naturally the best, and now their family is not bad either. This little money.

Although Guo Huai didn't want to admit that the old man Fan Zhongyan was powerful, his strength was indeed there. Anyone who looked at his majestic regular script would feel intimidated.

Besides, who is Fan Zhongyan?

It goes without saying how valuable a couplet he can inscribe himself would be.

However, this old guy lived alone. Seeing that he cared about Zhao He very much, Guo Huai even helped Fan Zhongyan buy it together, paying as much as he should.

Zhou Fei is very close to Xiao Langjun on weekdays, so Guo Huai naturally helps with the arrangements.

In the palace, there is no difference between the people and the people, and everyone is busy up and down.

The saint personally ordered it, and with the new year and new atmosphere, the people below could hardly stop.

An interesting thing happened in Bianjing City.

One is that when envoys from the Liao Kingdom came to Beijing, they brought New Year's gifts. Officials were required to reward them according to etiquette. However, because the envoys were from the Liao Kingdom, the value of the rewards given was several times greater than the gifts.

This was the process in previous years, but this year someone jumped out.

The man's name was Bao Zheng. He dared to insult officials and insult the majesty of the Song Dynasty in court, and then pointed at the Liao envoys and scolded them for being greedy.

This incident was immediately spread by the people in the capital, saying that Bao Zheng was selfless, and Bao Zheng was not punished in any substantial way afterwards.

The Song Dynasty needed such a person to make clear its attitude towards the Liao Kingdom.

What the Song Dynasty is giving you, the Liao Kingdom, is a reward, not a concession for peace!
When most of the officials in the court were feeble-minded, Bao Zheng's appearance made them feel ashamed and naturally resentful.

The people below were also given a certain degree of confidence.

Wang Anshi was visiting the prime minister's house, and the two of them were playing chess and chatting in the study.

"Jiefu, since you returned to Bianjing, many exciting things have happened!"

Among the people, Zhao He single-handedly defeated Fan Lou, the No. [-] restaurant in Bianjing, which has been widely praised by the people.

The night market in Bianjing is full of praise for its many delicious dishes such as stir-fry and barbecue.

The rivalry between Chunminglou and Fanlou is quite interesting.

There is also a boy who is not a simple boy, which interests both of them very much.

Wang Anshi smiled and nodded: "The young man from Chonghe Night Market was not an ordinary person. He was able to achieve such a level based on his identity. His control over people's hearts and planning were extraordinary, but it was a pity that his temper was too impulsive. , people don't like him." Jia Changchao shook his head: "Since ancient times, great talents have been quite arrogant by nature, and they are naturally different from ordinary people. It is not easy for that young man to come from the common people."

"From what Mr. Jia said, do you intend to recruit?"

Jia Changchao chuckled: "You also know that Fan Xiwen is following him, right? With Xiwen teaching me, I won't join in the fun."

Wang Anshi frowned slightly, he felt very strange about this matter.

Fan Zhongyan was originally demoted, but he resigned directly. After resigning, he unexpectedly followed a young man, which is puzzling.

The extraordinary behavior displayed by that young man could be easily explained if he were speaking as a disciple of Fan Zhongyan, but the time did not match.

"Fan Zhong. Why does Mr. Fan stay with that Zhao He? Is it really a teacher-student relationship?"

"I don't know about this matter either."

After Jia Changchao finished speaking, he couldn't help but sigh: "What the young man said before is indeed reasonable. If any of us were in Xiwen's position, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to perfect this new policy."

"As he said, the problems within the Song Dynasty are already huge."

Hearing this, Wang Anshi said with firm eyes: "Old Fan's method is too radical. If it can be improved to coordinate the interests of all classes, the effect will be better."

Zhao He said this before, but now Wang Anshi uses it, obviously recognizing this truth.

Jia Changchao showed a smile on his face: "Since you are also interested in this matter, you might as well exchange ideas with Zhao He in the future. His ideas are always very unexpected."

"After Yuanri, you will leave Beijing, right?"

Wang Anshi nodded: "The official wanted me to join the palace, but the court looked like that. It's hard for me to say. Inspired by that young man, I don't plan to stay in the capital as an official. I will have more experience in the local area." Some years are good too.”

Jia Changchao nodded with satisfaction: "When your term is over, your political achievements will be enough. I should still have some reputation by then. You can come back to the capital by then. At least people like you can't stay here forever."

"Then thank Mr. Jia for his kindness."

In Kaifeng Mansion, the current governor Bao Zheng called Cao Lang and talked about Zhao He.

"During this period, you have been observing Zhao He, but has anything happened?"

Cao Lang shook his head: "He has been at home during this period and seems to be studying something. Nothing happened."

Cao Lang didn't know why Bao Zheng paid so much attention to Zhao He during this period and always asked him to investigate Zhao He.

This was originally Cao Lang's fun. Once his interest turned into work, it would be very painful.

This made him feel bored.

When Bao Zheng heard this, he looked a little thoughtful, but it was hard to ask any more questions.

During this time, he was thinking about how Zhao He reversed the case and defeated Fan Lou, and gradually realized something.

For example, Bao Zheng was used as a pawn by Zhao He. Even if it were anyone else, the case would end with Zhao He winning.

After reviewing it countless times, Bao Zheng became more and more convinced of this matter.

Being used as a knife is something no one can tolerate.

What's more, he, the majestic governor of Kaifeng, was actually used by a young man to make a knife?

The young man was very strategic. After he made his decision, he even arranged to give himself the title of Bao Qingtian.

His eyes became deeper and deeper. A stable society does not need such unstable elements. This is a potential threat.
"Director Cao, I'm sorry to trouble you during this period. From today on, you no longer have to supervise him."

He, Bao Zheng, wanted to meet this person in person.

(End of this chapter)