Compete for the Song Dynasty

This Huaiyuan post is also the same as other post houses that specially receive envoys from various countries. The decoration is magnificent. The first floor is a restaurant, and the second and third floors are residences.There are all kinds of facilities inside.Even every room is a suite inside and outside, unlike the Didian where Lu Shenyan and the others lived, it was just one room with two beds.

Xiao Lu took a brief look and found out where the Japanese slave envoy monk lived. Seeing Lu Shenyan coming, the shopkeeper of Huaiyuan Station remembered that he was the steward of the Meyer Mansion next to the king. Smiling, he took the silver and put it in his arms.

Who in Bianjing does not recognize the Prince of Meyer Mansion?Officials recognize that Wang Pang is appreciated by Renzong at the top of the court; businessmen recognize that Wang Pang learned from Zhang Yi, not to mention the face of the business, his first business is to make "fragrant cakes" royal offerings;

Restaurants and restaurants recognize him as a suave and suave Beijing writer who often treats guests at parties. Wang Pang is one of them, and the others are Fan Zhongyan's son Fan Chunchun, Zhao Zhongzhen, Wang Yu, Wang Yuanze, and others; literati and scholars recognize Wang Pang, Zhang Zaina is a university student, Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi have also set up schools one after another, Li Gefei and others; even the common people, how many people are not vying to see the young man who beats the horse on Yujie?

The butler of the Mayer Mansion personally came to book a second-floor hotel room, and asked by name which one he wanted, not to mention that there were no guests in the room for the time being, even if there were guests, he would find a room for the guest to change. Prince Wang's capital is enough to take down Huaiyuan Station, it's like a joke. [

The shopkeeper of Huaiyuan Station also heard that this young master Wang Pang always has new tricks, and he might come up with a new joke at any time, such as the matter of arranging the housekeeper to pretend to be the waiter of the shop.Butler Lu is full of nay, I can't do anything about the young master's arrangement, I don't even know what new ways he has to play.

The shopkeeper accepted him, and also told the other waiters not to disturb the row of three rooms upstairs. If there is anything, the prince will naturally take care of it.Someone ordered someone to bring Lu Shenyan the clothes of the waiter in the shop.Not to mention that Xiao Lu put on his clothes and put his waist in a relaxed manner, with his back like a cat, plus his smiling eyes, he really looks so handsome.

Without much effort, Xiao Lu's relationship with his "colleagues" became very hot.In fact, it's not too difficult, it's a bit of a chore in my eyes, and I'll give my little brother a few thirty or fifty Wen for drinks.The shopkeeper sighed straight away, no wonder the prince's business is so smooth, where did he find such a powerful assistant.

Xiao Lu's money is not wasted, time is running out, and he needs to grasp information as soon as possible, such as what time does the envoy of the Japanese slave country eat, when does he stay in the room, who does he usually see, when does he go out, what time Wake up some time to rest.Lu Shenyan understood everything.Guessing that it was almost time, he brought a wooden basin of water to the door of the guest room.

Hearing the inside talk, he opened the door sideways, and said with a smile on his face: "Master Kongxiu, here is the footwashing water you asked for."

In the room sat a man dressed like a monk, sitting at the bottom of the table, where wax was lit and scriptures were placed.It looked like he was chanting sutras just now.

The monk opened his eyes, and because Xiao Lu felt strange, he looked at Lu Shenyan carefully, Lu Shenyan ignored his gaze, put the basin beside his seat, and said: "You wash it first, and I will serve it later. .” After speaking, he turned around and walked out the door.Walk quickly to the door and listen to the monk say: "This waiter in the store is very unfamiliar."

It’s no wonder that Monk Kongxiu is cautious, he does not do bad things and is not afraid of ghosts calling the door. He is doing bad things; he brought the dead merchant from the Wonu Kingdom to the Song Dynasty to meet him, and it is the Kowloon where he will be swapped. put the cup here with him.But the businessman was assassinated, and the money for selling the certificate was still gone.

It is a small matter to receive a payment from a degree certificate, but if it is found out and resold, even though he claims to be an ambassador, he is afraid that he will inevitably be implicated and cut off his financial resources.What's more, he himself didn't know what that person's death was related to, so he couldn't help being worried.

Xiao Lu was also really a little nervous. It would be troublesome if he was spotted by the dead Japanese slave monk, and just now he took a look at this monk. He was in his thirties, with a medium build and short stature. He had a round face with triangular eyes and a hooked nose.Then I thought of the word "wo" of the Japanese slave.It represents ugly, ugly, and short, and this word is indeed classic.

However, there was some suspicion in the triangular eyes of this ugly monk. The greed and cruelty did startle Xiao Lu a little, but fortunately Xiao Lu saw many people.And he wasn't afraid of this monk at all. Based on the principle of not messing things up, he immediately stopped, turned around and looked at Monk Kongxiu with a smile on his face, and answered Kongxiu's fluent Chinese.

"You don't know me, but I know you. Everyone in this restaurant knows your name. I work in the dining room downstairs. If you don't eat there, you will naturally see my face. The brother upstairs is sick, and I will take his place."

Seeing that Lu Shenyan said the same thing, he is a monk who naturally avoids alcohol and meat, so if he doesn't go, he won't smell the meat, and he sends vegetarian food to the room every day, so he nodded.

Seeing this, Lu Shenyan arched his body and exited the room with a smile, and gently closed the door with his backhand. While walking down the stairs with seemingly relaxed steps, he heard the door slightly opened behind him, and then closed again, and then he let go. in one breath.

After Lu Shenyan turned around, Na Kongxiu walked to the door, opened a gap in the door, and looked at the backs of the people around him and Xiao Lu going downstairs, so he was relieved that there was nothing suspicious.Kong Xiu walked to the cabinet and opened the cabinet door. One of the packages inside was wrapped in a wooden box. When he opened the wooden box, there were a few certificates with his name on it. On it was a bank note and some silver taels.

Kongxiu counted the points and confirmed that it was correct.Close this box.Underneath this wooden box is a sandalwood wooden box. When the wooden box is opened, it is padded with cotton and lined with exquisite silk and satin. The crystal clear Jiulong cup is placed safely and securely. Monk Kongxiu looks at the cup as if seeing a jade body. The beauty in front of her naked face, the unconcealable greed in her eyes, and the uncontrollable desire for possession in her heart.

He stroked the smooth body of the Jiulong Cup with his hands, felt the concave and convex carving process, and closed his eyes with an expression of enjoyment.After the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, this treasure will be his if he brings it back safely to the Wonu Kingdom.Thinking of this, an obscene smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Early in the morning, Bao Zheng came to the Chuigong Hall, and Renzong was pacing in the hall. Bao Zheng stepped forward to salute, and Renzong ordered him to sit down without the ceremony.But since Renzong didn't sit down, Bao Zheng couldn't just sit there and watch Emperor Renzong walk around.

The room was very quiet, and neither of them spoke. Renzong's face was very gloomy, and he was very angry at the disrespect of the Nine Dragon Cup and the Japanese slave envoy.It was rare for Bao Zheng to see Renzong so angry. Usually in the court, there were conflicts in the words of advice and words, and Renzong was always amicable. [

Even if it is impeachment among officials, most Renzong are more like peacemakers.There were rumors among the people that Kou Zhun came to admonish and pulled Renzong's robe sleeves to prevent Renzong from retreating.It is also said that when Master Bao came to speak out, all the saliva flew on Renzong's face, and Renzong didn't even think about it.Although the matter is not so serious and it is just a rumor, Renzong is indeed very easy-going and easy-going.

But today even Bao Zheng is a little scared. The Kaifeng Mansion handles a lot of big and small cases. Bao Zheng beheaded the emperor's relatives and murdered treacherous people without mercy. Facing the envoy of the Japanese slave country again, it is not like an ordinary case. It is a contradiction among the people. If this case is not handled well, it is related to the face of the country.

So facing Renzong's silence, Bao Zheng felt uneasy. Although he knew that Renzong hadn't blamed him for not solving the case, the more Renzong didn't blame him, the more uneasy Bao Zheng felt.The so-called official position is that this matter is awkward, and Kaifeng Mansion has no face.

What Renzong worried about was even more worrying. The first major thing was to establish a crown prince. If the crown prince was not established, the ministers would submit memorials every day. It would be even more troublesome to prepare for the crown prince. Every time he talked to Zhao Zongshi, he would just say: Father, I Not yet in mourning for his biological father.Just for a moment.

I've seen someone desperately fighting for the crown prince's throne, but I've never seen someone so desperately giving way to the crown prince's throne.Emperor Renzong didn't know Zhao Zongshi's thoughts, after all, he was not his own.There are many peepers in the court. If you take the position too early, it will inevitably lead to jealousy, and the prestige in the court cannot convince the public.

How to deal with the matter of the Japanese slave country is even more delicate now. If it is handled well, the prince's succession to the throne will be smoother in the future;The so-called diplomacy of weak countries is exactly what it means.

To be strong, of course Renzong must be strong, but there is Liao in the north, and Xixia in the west; especially Xixia has always been dishonest, and it has to be repaired from time to time. Jifeng continued to guard the south to resist the harassment of Cochin.Otherwise, it will be beyond our reach.

If the courtiers closed the gates of the imperial city, they would be full of talent when discussing poems, songs and Fu;

Renzong saw Bao Zheng's rare honesty and reticence today, and knew that the investigation might not be so smooth.If he didn't open his mouth, this sunspot would definitely not open his mouth, so Renzong returned to the dragon bed on the throne, sat down and ordered the eunuch to serve the tea. ,sit down."

When Master Bao saw what Renzong said, he sat down and said: "The Holy Majesty summoned the humble officials for the Jiulong Cup."

Renzong was so angry that he thought that Bao Zheng asked the question knowingly, but when he saw Bao Zheng brought it up on his own initiative, he asked, "Have you found any clues?"

Bao Zheng replied: "There are clues. It has been found that the Japanese slave merchant and the Japanese slave's empty monk are suspected of reselling the certificate. I want to start from this, and I have already sent people to track down the person who bought the certificate."

Renzong frowned when he heard this: "The bold Japanese slaves still do this, but I didn't know that the folk monks still sell this certificate?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I have also heard that there are occasional incidents among the people, but the matter of reselling Duyi was discovered by the adopted son Wang Bang. That's why I have traced the clues again."

Renzong let out a snort of laughter from his nasal cavity: It's next to the king again, this kid is everywhere. "There is only one day left. Has Xi Ren thought about how the imperial court will deal with the Japanese envoy tomorrow?"

"I have a merciless request"

"I knew you were going to call Wang Pang to come again, but Wang Pang is young, so I don't worry about trying an arrow. After all, it's entertainment. But facing Japanese slaves and envoys from all countries, I'm worried that he won't be able to handle it but instead There was a mistake."

"I talked to Wang Pang yesterday. He is very eager to try. The emperor Shengming is worried, but that kid is weird. Can you let the court listen to him first, and let him come out if he is confident."

Renzong thought about it, for the time being, people who can speak in the court, such as Bao Zheng, Ouyang Xiu, etc., should not be underestimated in terms of talent and learning.

So he said: "Okay, let him see the world, listen to what the Japanese slave envoy said, even if he collapsed, at worst it would be a beating."