Compete for the Song Dynasty

The emperor recovered from his illness and went to court, which is a great joy for the officials and people in Bianjing.Hearing the sound of bells and music on the Xuande Tower, all the officials entered in order in court clothes, and lined up in two shifts on the Zichen Hall.

Renzong listened to the ministers' performance as usual, and Wang Gui officially read the imperial edict to establish the crown prince, and appointed Zhao Zongshi as Qinzhou defense envoy.

Unlike Zhao Zongshi, Wang Pang was also appointed as an official, this time the crown prince himself.What the crown prince said made sense. Wang Pang was credited with investigating the salt affairs. Since it was a public matter, he should be given an official position to serve the public.

Renzong also had this intention. Wang Pang is not an official, so it is not common for him to be floating outside the series.So he planned to appoint Wang Pang as the Minister of Quan Liu Cao of the Ministry of household affairs.

Wang Anshi and Bao Zheng looked at each other, Wang Pang had heard about the Xixia border, and the Xixia people often backtracked, isn't this sending Wang Pang to the front line?Wang Anshi was the first to stand out: "Thanks to the great love of the Holy One, it's just that Wang Pang is young and energetic, and he is afraid of delaying state affairs." [

The prince said: "Wang Pang is well aware of the conflict between Xixia and the border, and it is Wang Pang who can mediate the conflict."

Bao Zheng looked at the situation, the prince was determined to raise the king's side, and seeing that the emperor meant that he wanted to be named, and life barriers couldn't be stopped, so he said: "The king is young, although he has done a good job in the previous few things, but still Send an old minister to assist, and if there is any bias, it can be corrected."

Renzong looked left and right, and it was hard to find such young and middle-aged people at present.Bao Zheng took advantage of the situation and proposed to Xue Xiang.Xue Xiang is now the deputy envoy of Shaanxi Transshipment, making Zhijieyan.Bao Zheng also handled Xue Xiang's disaster relief in Yanzhou decently, and played to Renzong together.

Zhao Zongshi just wanted to get Wang Pangzhi away. As for Xue Xiang, Zhao Zongshi rarely had any contact with him, let alone the business with Xixia, only private interests were entangled in it, which was an inextricable knot.Seeing that Renzong agreed to appoint Wang Pang, Zhao Zongshi was secretly happy. Now that you have been appointed as an official, there will be more places to restrict you according to the official affairs in the future.

Ever since Han Qi gave Wang Pang an idea that day, he knew that this boy would definitely be able to accomplish things. Now that the prime minister has financial power, Han Qi knew it was a bit difficult, but he didn't know that there was such a deep water here, so he was secretly proud of himself.

Renzong, also known as Wang Gui, drafted the edict of appointment, and just about to retire after seeing it.Sima Guangqi said that the New Year is coming soon, and because of the flood last year, I begged the Holy Lord not to hold the Lantern Festival this year.

What is this?Do you want to discuss it in the court too?Zhao Zongshi looked at Sima Guang in confusion, Master Sima took the wrong line?However, Renzong said: "The Lantern Festival of the Shangyuan Festival is a matter of sharing the joy with the people, and it is not a matter of the government alone. Just do it."

After hearing this, Sima Guang silently stepped aside, still maintaining his expression on his face.Every time Wang Pang sees Sima Guang, he often thinks of the expressionless masked face of "Huang Yaoshi".However, Lord Sima knew very well that everyone in the emperor's court had their roots. At this time, the prince Sima Guang knew it very well. He looked benevolent and righteous on the surface, but his mind was extremely small.Therefore, there must be a memorial, and if you don’t talk all the time, others will forget yourself, but at this time, it’s better to say something that is not painful and does not attract people’s objections.

Sima Guang's tricks can be deceived by others, but not by veterans, just like Han Qi, Bao Zheng and Wang Anshi, they can't help but see how Sima Guang, who doesn't speak easily and can be astonishing when he speaks, plays a boring song. Memorial.

The messenger brought the imperial decree to Meyer's mansion, and everyone in the mansion was happy. The king received the decree next to him. It was already evening when he returned from the palace to his mansion, and the mansion had already prepared a banquet to celebrate.

This time of day is the happiest time next to Wang, when the whole family sits, eats and chats together.Wang Pang is very lively, and the people who follow Wang Pang also feel that Wang Pang is easy-going, which is what people want.

Hot food was placed on the table, and the room was filled with the smell of coal, and the food was fragrant.Everyone was talking about Wang Pang's entry into the palace while eating, Lu Shenyan asked: "I don't understand, then Mr. Zhao is already the crown prince, why does he still want to prevent the young master from seeing him?"

Xiao Wu was attracted by the food of the Han people, and was eating with relish. Hearing what he said, he raised his head and said, "You don't understand, the prince may not be the emperor. You are like us. , but a common occurrence.”

Liang Yuexia picked up some meat for Tong Xiao, and said to Tong Xiao in a low voice, "Eat more." Tong Xiao asked Xiao Wu with big eyes flashing, "What does it mean to stand up, waste up, waste up?"

Yan Zhihu said: "Your father recognized you, and then he didn't recognize you again." After speaking, he secretly laughed.Tong Xiao turned her head to look at Wang Pang, who was thinking about what Xiao Wu said just now.I have always thought about Zhao Zongshi's enthronement, and it seems that he will not stop until he is enthroned.If it is not implemented for a day, his heart will always hang in the air.

Seeing Tong Xiao looking at himself, Wang Pang comforted him and said, "Eat with peace of mind!" Then he said to everyone: "It shouldn't be a big deal before, everyone is preparing for the New Year, Brother He, will Mr. Lu come home this year? . "

Lu Shenyan glanced at Yan Zhihu, Yan Zhihu shook his head, so he said: "I don't have any relatives and friends when I go back. There are many things at home, and I will help my wife. I said, brother, won't you take Miss Li back?" He raised his head He looked at He Libo and asked.

He Libo glanced at Li Enxi, said with a smile: "My family is fine, and I don't want to part with you, and my wife is inconvenient to travel far."After she finished speaking, she giggled silly, and Miss Li blushed, lowering her head and pretending to eat.

Lu Shenyan asked puzzledly: "If you don't return, you won't return. What are you laughing at?...Oh~~" He suddenly realized, Yan Zhihu kicked him: "You idiot~" Everyone laughed loudly, and then they all burst into laughter. Congratulations to He Li Bo.Only Tong Xiao and He Zhu looked around and had no idea what the adults were laughing at. [

After laughing with everyone, Wang Pang said: "Since this is the case, everyone needs to work harder on the affairs of the house. I will travel far in the next year." want to go?

Wang Pang went on to say: "The crown prince said today that if we open the discussion now, it will be beneficial for the Xixia people to harass in the past, and it will not be conducive to the ban on private salt. The imperial court is considering sending me to Yanzhou to deal with private salt first."

Wu Ling put the bowl on the table with a "boom": "Your prince of the Song Dynasty is also shameful. It is obvious that Xixia only harassed you because he wanted to sell private salt. Isn't this a cheater?"

When everyone asked and listened, they all felt that what he said made sense.He Xingyuan frowned: "We will do what you say, son. If you go to Xixia, I and Xiao Wu can accompany you."

He Xingyuan is old, and he can hold back what he says when he is prudent. Wang Pang said to He Xingyuan: "The shopkeeper He wants to go with him, but he knows that Jinxiang Mansion has Bohu Ridge there. When the shopkeeper He goes, he can take a look at it." In addition, I plan to improve the tools for digging coal, and shopkeeper He will supervise this matter in Jinxiang Mansion."

He Libo shook his head: "No, my lord, I think this prince wants to send you to the fire pit!"

Everyone echoed: "Yes."

"What about this?"

"The young master can't resist the order."

"Then it won't work if you go there, the prince will definitely find trouble with the young master when you come back!"

Seeing everyone talking to each other, Wang Pang was silent for a moment, everyone was right, and he knew that Zhao Zongshi was deliberately making things difficult for him. There is a saying: "Seek wealth and wealth!" Under Zhao Zongshi's nose, there may be more troublesome people found.What's more, he also saw the crux of the problem during his previous investigations.

He waited for everyone to calm down and said: "I have already planned this matter. After the Spring Festival, shopkeeper He and Xiao Wu will go on the road with me. The two of you will go to Jinxiang Mansion; Director Lu will take Cai Jing to Jianzhou. This time, we will buy new tea." I'll let you know before the amount goes away."

Lu Shenyan asked: "Could it be that you want to sell more?"

Wang Pang said: "Last year, Mr. Zhao made a bet with me that if he paid enough 20 silver to the national treasury a year, he would not only be a Bianjing tea farm."

Lu Shenyan nodded, and Yan Zhihu said in a low voice: "Look, I told you that my son must have ulterior motives for telling you to go around and join Jinxiulou."

Wang Pang then deployed: "Master Lu, we will definitely not be able to do so many counties at once. Please report to me the tea farms you have visited recently that you think can be done. If we are short of manpower, we will find someone to contract them locally. "

"Contract?" Everyone asked in unison, as if they didn't understand.

Wang Pang smiled. People hundreds of years ago didn't know the word "contract". Anyway, they couldn't do it too complicated.So he explained: "We get the right to operate, add our profits locally, and let them operate."

Lu Shenyan said as if he had realized something: "I understand, the young master contracted from the emperor, let's find someone from the local area to contract from the young master."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Haha, Wang Pang laughed, it seems that people in the Song Dynasty were not too stupid.Everyone understood and laughed.

Wang Pang bowed his hands to He Libo: "The matter of being in charge of the family, please take care of it!" He Libo is in the capital, and he is familiar with the people in Kaifeng Mansion, so he can take care of things.As for Jinxiu Road and Yunxuan, they were originally involved in shares, so it was enough to let Cui Fu and the others keep an eye on them.

Wang Pang was very satisfied with his arrangements. Although it was not as serious as holding a group meeting, he also felt that he was sitting firmly in the tent of the Chinese army and mobilizing thousands of troops. The plan was being implemented step by step. [

Suddenly there was a naive child's voice: "Then what does daddy arrange for me?" Everyone laughed.

Seeing that Tong Xiao was waiting to look at him with big eyes, Wang Bang said with a smile, "After the new year, you and your mother will go to Chenzhou."

The idea is that Yuexia told Wang Pang that there is a Longhu Villa in Chenzhou, seeing that there are more and more people in Mayer's mansion.The land price in the capital is expensive, so it is not appropriate to buy a house immediately. Let's see if the two houses in Chenzhou are useful.The waterway is less than a day away.Wang Pang thought this proposal was very good, and he also planned to move his important office to Chenzhou to avoid the edge for the time being.

Tong Xiao pouted: "I don't want to go to Chenzhou"

Knowing that the child likes to practice martial arts, Wang Pang said with a smile: "Do you want to let Grandpa Zhang Yi teach you martial arts?" Tong Xiao became excited when he heard about learning martial arts, and almost jumped up happily.