Compete for the Song Dynasty

To the north of Kaifeng Mansion and the surrounding government offices, there is a tall gate tower.The gate tower was heavily guarded by soldiers, but there would often be a group of people who, on the day when the bell tower on the imperial city rang, walked through the heavily guarded tower and entered the imperial city.Some officials in Beijing have such a pilgrimage every three days.These people wearing Futou, court clothes, leather belts around the waist, court boots on their feet, and wat boards in their hands filed in from the gate tower, bypassed the Daqing Hall and went north, and entered the Zichen Hall.Then stand according to the fret ladder.

It is still the old custom to pay homage to the emperor, and Renzong said as usual: If there is something to do, he will retire from the court.That being said, how could it be all right?

The privy envoy Han Qi suggested that the imperial court build Guanghui granary. The memorial was presented to Emperor Renzong for a look, and he said: "The main land is to recruit farmers to rent tenants. This is a good thing." Looking at Bao Zheng after speaking, he said: "This matter will be in charge of your third department, and you will be responsible for all the prisons to manage Guanghui warehouse. At the end of each year, Guanghui warehouse will be paid And the expenditure situation is reported to the third department. When the grain in Guanghui warehouse exceeds the above-mentioned regulations, the local governors can only sell the output of Hujuetian.

Bao Zheng led the order to hand over the memorial, and Emperor Renzong glanced at it and said: "This matter is of great importance, Mr. Bao will discuss it in detail later." Then he approved some memorials. In the Heshi market, the checkpoints and outposts were re-determined.Small matters such as dispatch by some officials, asking the emperor to perform harvesting ceremony in Guanjia Hall, etc.

After the dynasty was over, Renzong took a rest in the Wende Hall, then got up and went to the Chuigong shop.This is the place where Renzong discussed government affairs with his close ministers, and the atmosphere was naturally much more relaxed than in the main hall. Renzong gave a few seats to several adults. [

Speaking of Bao Zheng's memorial, Renzong said: "Master Bao's memorial is indeed an important thing. Since Li Shun rebelled and stopped minting coins for a period of time, the folks have less money, and they use Jiaozi as a market in private. There are many frauds and prisons. There are a lot of lawsuits. All the lovers who played by Mr. Bao have objections."

Han Qi said: "Master Bao is in charge of the three divisions, and he is more thoughtful about currency matters than us ministers. I also think this is a good thing." Seeing what Han Qi said, everyone nodded.

Renzong said: "That's the case, Mr. Bao started to prepare, but I saw Mr. Bao had a note that this suggestion was suggested by a young man. What kind of talent is it? It should be rewarded extraordinarily."

Seeing Renzong's support, Bao Zheng said, "This young man is smart, and I like to adopt him as a foster son. So the Holy One needs to reward me, so I can avoid suspicion."

Zhao Zongshi stood up and said to the emperor: "Father, I have something to say."

Renzong looked at this Zhao Zongshi, the young man who was named prince, Renzong and the queen called him "Thirteen".Since the princes did not live long, Shisan was adopted by Renzong and the empress since childhood, and spent most of his time in the palace, but every time Renzong had a prince, Shisan would be sent out of the palace, but this did not hinder Renzong's love for Shisan , So I asked: "What do you want to say about Thirteen?"

Thirteen said unhurriedly: "Master Bao's words are wrong. It is said that one should not avoid relatives, and I have seen this child before. He is indeed a genius."

"Oh?" Renzong became interested, and when he saw Shisan, he praised him.Zongshi Zhao went on to say: "My father doesn't know something. This child needs to be literary and brave. The student who once rescued Mr. Ouyang Xiu from a fire in his mansion, Su Shi, the champion of the undergraduate palace examination." Turning to ask Ouyang Xiu: "Master Ouyang Do you know who this person is?"

Renzong became even more interested when he heard this: "There is such a talent, why didn't you tell me earlier."

Zhao Zongshi went on to say: "My lord, this child is amazing. Both his biological father and adoptive father are members of the court."

Renzong asked Bao Zheng: "Is there such a thing? Which family's child is this? I said I want to take a look."

Just as Bao Zheng was about to speak, Zhao Zongshi picked up the words again, and he still spoke in a leisurely manner. "The biological father of this child is Lord Wang Anshi, and the adoptive father is Lord Bao Zheng. I heard that he is still practicing martial arts with Lord Di Qing recently. Heroes have been born since ancient times."

After saying this, Han Qi curled his lips. Although he and Di Qing were colleagues in the Privy Secretary, they looked down on Di Qing, a person who would match a high-ranking official.Ouyang Xiu was at a loss and didn't know why Zhao Zongshi praised him; Bao Zheng didn't think about why Zhao Zongshi said that; Di Qing didn't know what Zhao Zongshi was going to do, so he had to continue listening.But everyone's thoughts were not revealed on their faces.

Wang Anshi said: "My majesty, the dog Wang Pang is only fourteen years old. He has been weak since he was a child, and he can't study well. The etiquette in dealing with people is also rough. It's just relying on a little cleverness, so as not to disturb Longyan."

Renzong saw that so many people knew Wang Pang, so he asked Zhao Zongshi, "I heard from you, I intend to summon you, but after all, the court does not allow children to make noise."

Mr. Zhao replied: "Your Majesty doesn't know, but the minister is waiting for a banquet at Master Bao's mansion. The child's couplets startled everyone. The first couplet of this couplet: one year old, two springs, two Augusts, two springs and autumns in the world... ..Even Ouyang's students are stumped"

As soon as these words came out, Ouyang Xiu became upset; Di Qing already knew what Zhao Zongshi was going to do, but he dared not say anything.

Renzong said: "Sure enough, it's hard to be right."

Zhao Zongshi said: "The next line of the king's side: "Conquer Liao and destroy the three courtiers of Xia, and the temple is full of majesty. "[

Renzong nodded, "That's right, but it's neat, but I only had Fu Bi as the elder of the three dynasties. It seems that the younger generation is quite ambitious." Zhao Zongshi wanted to point the sign at Di Qing, but when he suddenly saw Han Qi, he thought to himself His two officials and brigades are similar, so he will not talk about this matter any more, and proposed: "If it is inconvenient for the court, and the day after tomorrow, Chongyang will appreciate the chrysanthemums. When the father entertains the ministers, invite this person and let the father see him."

Renzong was overjoyed, "Okay, this year I will enjoy the chrysanthemum feast in the palace with all the ministers. Officials can bring their heirs. Let me see these young people. I will also be the pillar of the future."

Seeing that Renzong nodded in agreement, Bao Zheng and Wang Anshi looked at each other.

In the past few days, according to Bao Zheng's instructions, Wang Pang got up very early to practice martial arts every day. He did not follow Di Qing's teaching, standing upright, hanging his arms, practicing horseback riding and archery, and playing with three-legged cats' knives, guns and sticks. Sweating profusely, I went to take a bath and change clothes, and met my wives.After one pass, the sun rises three poles.Then turn all over the street.

What makes him happier these days is that he eats snacks all over the capital, such as Granny Cao’s meat pie, Mrs. Song’s fish soup, and drinks such as sweet bean paste, coconut wine, bean water, deer pear syrup, stewed plum water, ginger Honey, papaya juice, agarwood, etc. are all carbonated preservatives.Occasionally sitting in a tea shop and listening to some artists' books and singing, although I am alone, I am leisurely and content.

But it's not all about it, as I walk, I pay attention to the various restaurants and teahouses on the street, or the people coming in and out of the hotel.

This meeting was walking, just looking at the people coming and going in and out of the hotel, but didn't pay attention to the side, bumped into a person, and that person hurriedly picked up the scattered fruits on the ground.

Seeing that it was a woman, Wang Pang also bowed his head to help her pick it up. When he bowed his head, he only heard the girl say: "You are looking for me. I will wait for you in Fanta outside Jiaozimen in an hour. If you bring someone, you will never see me." . " After finishing speaking, the things were almost picked up, the girl got up and thanked her, then turned and left.Wang Pang had heard that it was the person he was looking for.

Looking at her slender back, Wang Pang thought to himself: What the hell is this person doing.Just thinking about two plainclothes yamen servants approaching: "Your Highness, do you recognize this person?"

He shook his head, and saw one of the yamen servants laughing at the other: "That's why the young master thinks this girl looks good." The two of them laughed loudly.

Ignoring that the two of them had their own thoughts in their hearts, he always felt that this matter had something to do with him. For example, when he was with Di Qing, he would unconsciously have a kind of heroism and bloodiness.Whether it is horseback riding, archery or doing other things, the energy is always inexhaustible.Although the same thing happened when Di Qing was away, he couldn't keep up his spirits, and was too busy to complete the daily necessary exercises.

Besides, when I met this woman twice, every time Wang Pang felt a strange feeling in his heart, as if this woman could really see through himself, he couldn't tell if it was fear or curiosity, or even doubted whether she was that mysterious woman .

Therefore, Wang Pang decided to go back to Wang Anshi's mansion, then walked through the garden, slipped out from the side door of the mansion, and went straight to the corner door.The Fan Pagoda is 15 kilometers away from the city gate, and it didn't take long for Wang Pang to reach it. The west head sank to the west, and the people who burned incense and worshiped Buddha had left, and the surrounding area of ​​Fan Pagoda was quiet.Wang Pang climbed to the highest floor, and standing on the stone corridor, he could see the whole picture of Kaifeng City and its surroundings.

A young girl came around and looked at him with a smile: the woman wore a light-colored short jacket with emerald green Luo Qun, with a pair of flat buns on her hair, a jade belt on her chest, a green belt around her waist, and a jade ring ribbon around her waist.Wang Pang couldn't think of a more appropriate word to describe this girl than handsome, she was so handsome.But Wang Pang didn't look at his handsome face, but at the jade on her chest.

This piece of jade is pure and white, shaped like a fan, with a side on one side and a groove on the other side. Just imagine if there are two identical pieces, they can intersect and form a whole piece.Wang Pang saw that there was a reason for the jade. The jade on Di Qing's waist was exactly the same as the girl's.

Seeing Wang Pang staring at the jade on her chest, the girl blushed, covered the jade, turned around and said, "You are wondering why I also have this jade." Wang Pang was even more sure that this was the person she was looking for. Grabbing the girl's arm: "Who the hell are you? What's going on here."

The girl was ashamed and angry: "Let go, I don't know you."

Seeing that nothing strange happened, Wang Bang let go of the girl and asked, "You don't know me, why do you follow me over and over again?"

Tears welled up in the girl's eyes: "Why do you treat me like this? I'll help you solve the case and you don't say thank you, but you still treat people like this."

Wang Pang thought about it, and it made sense. He didn't want to really offend her, but he wanted to know what happened to Yu, so he quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, girl, I was in a hurry just now, and I offended you, please forgive me."

The girl pouted and still ignored him.

"Elder sister, don't be angry, younger brother can't make it up." Wang Bang turned to the girl and bowed. [

The girl looked at him: "How old are you?"

Wang Pang said: "You are fifteen years old, how old is your elder sister?" The girl said: "I am one year older than you, so you can just call me elder sister."

Seeing that she was no longer angry, Wang Bang asked, "What's your name, why did you invite me here, and..." He pointed to his chest, "What is the origin of this jade?"

The girl thought for a while: "My surname should be Di, and my name is Yuexia, but my father doesn't want my mother and daughter anymore. I took my mother's surname and changed my surname to Liang. My mother passed away, and I want to find my father." began to cry.

Wang Pang hurriedly comforted: "If you mean Master Di Qing, I can take you to see him."

"I don't want to see him, who told him to abandon our mother and daughter." After saying this, Wang Pang naturally knew the origin of this jade.

Wang Pang asked, "Do you recognize Liang Yi in the restaurant that day?"

"I don't know, I just know that he wants to harm my father." The girl replied.

Wang Pang couldn't help but want to laugh: "Sister Yuexia's words are contradictory. I'm afraid that people will harm your father and don't want to recognize him. How good is that? Why did you leave that day?"

Liang Yuexia said, "I don't want to see Mr. Bao either."

Wang Pang wondered, "What's the matter with my adoptive father?"

Seeing Liang Yuexia said: "Master Bao passed by my house that day, and heard rumors that my mother was transformed by a flower essence. My mother knew what Master Bao was thinking, and she didn't want to see Master Bao. My father believed the rumors even more, so he left in anger. So I haven't seen Mr. Bao either."

Wang Bang seemed to understand something: "So, you can see through what other people think, is it inherited from your mother?"

The girl nodded, "At first, I didn't know. When my mother passed away, she asked me to look for my father, so I could have someone to rely on. I was safe because I knew what other people thought along the way."

Wang Pang seemed to understand something in his heart.But another problem came out.

He asked Liang Yuexia: "Sister Yuexia, since you haven't seen your father or my adoptive father, why do you want to see me?