King of Song

Chapter 531 God's Will
Xining five years, April fifteenth!
After several meetings between the Minister of Rites and the Goryeo envoys, it was finally confirmed that the Song Dynasty would send envoys to Goryeo to celebrate the birthday of King Hui of Goryeo.

It is not difficult to achieve this point. When Goryeo was completely close to the Liao Kingdom, it was not uncommon for Goryeo not to pay tribute to the Song Dynasty.This year, since the Korean envoys are here, it can explain the problem.The hands of the Liao Kingdom are too long, and the crown prince of the Goryeo Dynasty has to intervene. Can the King of Goryeo feel happy?
Sending envoys to the Song Dynasty is actually expressing dissatisfaction and protest against the Liao Kingdom!So when the Song Dynasty expressed its desire to go to Korea as an envoy and conduct business at sea, the envoy immediately agreed.The envoys of the Song Dynasty went to Goryeo, which undoubtedly made Goryeo more emboldened, and it was naturally desirable.

Subsequently, the candidates for the mission were also announced, with Su Zhe and Cai Jing as the principal and deputy envoys.

Although Su Zhe was not as good as his elder brother Su Shi, he was also a well-known talent in the Song Dynasty; Cai Jing even had the status of the number one scholar, which is extraordinary.In Goryeo's view, Song Dynasty sent such two famous figures as envoys, which is very important, so it is very happy.

On weekdays, Da Song's work efficiency is really not high, but this time it is an exception.However, in a few days, many matters concerning the mission were determined and preparations were made.

However, it was only April [-]th, and the mission had already set off for Dengzhou, from where they would go directly to Koryo by sea boat.

Xiao Xi was shocked when he got the news, he didn't expect such a thing to happen.He is also a man of insight. It is obvious what kind of impact the Song Dynasty and Goryeo will have on their friendship.This is a very bad signal. This should be the response of the Song Dynasty to the demarcation of the border. To be precise, it can be regarded as a counterattack!
But as an envoy, he could do nothing. The contacts between the Song Dynasty and Goryeo were his own affairs, and the Liao Kingdom had no way of intervening.The only thing that was emphasized was the re-demarcation of the border. The Song Dynasty was very forthright about it, and it was natural to talk about it.

And a minister has been appointed to negotiate in Weizhou. I heard that his name is Shen Kuo.Xiao Xi didn't take it seriously, but he was just a civil servant in the Song Dynasty, so he didn't take it seriously.But not long after, he will appreciate the ability of this Master Shen.

At the same time, Xiao Xi also made a report to Shangjing of the Liao Kingdom immediately, and the response of the Song Dynasty exceeded their expectations.He also specially sent a letter from Prince Yelujun, mentioning Lin Shilang's "return gift", and heard that Shen Kuo's negotiation and mission to Korea were Lin Zhao's proposals.As for opening up the business route of the Jurchen tribe, it is currently a high-level secret of the Song Dynasty, so naturally it cannot be leaked.

After the uproar, the border issue that caused the turmoil in the Great Song Dynasty finally came to an end.The kings and ministers of Song Dynasty can finally breathe a sigh of relief, but it is only for a moment.

Another big storm is coming!
"Master, you like Su Zhe and that Cai Jing?" Di Qing didn't know about Lin Zhao's move until later.

"Brother Su Zhe's reputation is well known and will be of great use in the future; as for that Cai Jing, he has unlimited potential and should not be underestimated!" Lin Zhao smiled lightly, and Cai Taishi's "great achievements" are not covered up.

"Alright, take this opportunity to openly insert people in...but make sure that they can be used by me in the future." Di Qing has already carefully calculated that this matter in the Liao Kingdom must be stopped.In the case of external troubles, the influence of internal troubles will be weakened, and the effect of corresponding things will also be discounted.

And in a very coincidental situation, three pawns were cleverly placed, at least three foreshadowing, this is an unexpected harvest!

"It should be!" Lin Zhao recalled that when the mission left, Su Zhe and Cai Jing both expressed their gratitude to him.This mission is different from the drudgery in the past, it is not difficult, but it can be smooth sailing.Moreover, the purpose of this trip still has a lot of oil and water, which can be said to be a fat difference.

But for Su Zhe and Cai Jing, they don't care about money, they care more about political interests.The significance and importance of this mission is there. As long as it is successfully completed, there will be promotions and rewards after returning to the country, and there will be a new change in the official career.And all this is due to Lin Zhao, at least he really kept the matter of helping in mind and put it into practice.

As for Su Shi, he was not idle either.Thanks to Lin Zhao's recommendation of his younger brother Dongfeng, he soon received an appointment to go out to know Mizhou, and set off with Su Zhe and others.Being in charge of a state can be regarded as a local official, and Su Shi is quite satisfied with this!

In Lin Zhao's opinion, this is the best way.To a certain extent, they have already regarded them as their own, so naturally they don't want them to be affected by the coming storm. Now it is best to leave Bianjing to find a whirlpool.

However, it is worth mentioning that when Su Shi and his wife were leaving, Wang Chaoyun temporarily stayed in Bianjing because he was unwell and unable to travel far.Although he lived in Su Zhe's mansion, he always went to Weiyuanhou's mansion and Jiangnanju every three days.

Lin Zhao noticed it, but he didn't take it to heart at all. Right now, his mind is almost entirely on the court.This is a game, a big game of chess.In contrast, Zhao Xu originally had a great advantage.But now I have another chance to take the lead, and the turning point is now!
"Lv Huiqing can't steal chickens and lose a lot of rice!" Di Qing sneered: "It's just that this kid is still wicked, and still holds grudges with you!"

"Lu Huiqing, you're a villain!" Lin Zhao said with a smile, "But this time it's thanks to his help, otherwise how could it be so clever?"

"When will you find a chance to settle accounts with him!" Naturally, Di Qing would not put a little Lu Huiqing in his eyes. In his opinion, this kind of person just doesn't know how to live or die.

"Don't be upset, Duke Di!" Lin Zhao said, "It's still useful to keep Lu Huiqing..."

"You mean?" Di Qing looked at Lin Zhao's confident smile and seemed to think of something.

Lin Zhao said in a deep voice, "It's only one step away from a Hanlin scholar to participate in political affairs. If there is no Wang Anshi, the new party will have no leader, and there must be someone to take the lead!"

"Lu Huiqing is the second highest in the New Party..."

"That's right, if we can really bring down Wang Anshi, then Zhao Xu will definitely push him up." Lin Zhaodao: "Although Wang Anshi is stubborn, he can be regarded as a gentleman, but Lu Huiqing is different. This fellow is a villain. I don’t know what will happen if I lose power? The villain will succeed, and the chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven. The new party will inevitably stir up unrest in the court, and it is not surprising that the struggle will intensify.”

"The more muddy the water is, the greater our chances will be!" Di Qing also knew this purpose, but he didn't take Lu Huiqing's importance too seriously.

Lin Zhaodao: "But the key still depends on God. If the old man doesn't show up, no one can drive Wang Anshi away! The Ear Seed Festival is coming, let's see if God will help me or help Zhao Xu!"

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