Coming out of the Funing Palace, the lines on Han Gang's eyebrows were three points deeper.

Looking back at the dimly lit hall, the open door was dim, like a cave of a giant beast.

And the emperor inside is the terrifying beast. Although he could not get up and take two steps, the power to kill and kill was handed over to the queen by his own hands. As long as he lives for one day, it is possible to take it back. That's the kind of result that no one wants to see.

After retiring from the Chongzheng Palace, Han Gang went to see the Son of Heaven as usual.

He confronted Song Yongchen, who led the way, and in front of Zhao Ji, Han Gang did not show any flaws.

In front of the emperor, the just-concluded Song-Liao War did not exist. And Han Gang is only in the northland by order. Therefore, the conversation between Zhao Ji and Han Gang seemed unremarkable, just normal greetings and reassurance.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, chatting with Zhao Ji about the situation in the north - although it was adapted, Zhao Ji still listened to it with relish. At least on the surface.

The attendants and maids of Funing Palace have been trained by the nurses of the Taiyi Bureau, and it is their job to take care of the sick. Maybe it's because I've been taken care of. Zhao Ji's face was ruddy, and his complexion was even better than when Han Gang left. It's just that the originally thin face has become round after lying on the bed for more than half a year. The exposed wrists are also slightly fat.

'I don't think there's going to be a miracle. When Han Gang spoke, he couldn't help but have a layer of hidden worry in his heart. And more worries are because of Zhao's reaction.

The paralyzed emperor, although he could only use one finger to ask on the sand table, Han Gang still had to weigh his words, lest he say the wrong thing.

It's just that as the conversation progressed, Han Gang's worries became heavier and heavier.

Zhao always avoided key issues in his conversations, such as the armaments of Daizhou and the capabilities of officials. Maybe it's troublesome to mark with your fingers, but with Zhao Ji's past character, he won't be so afraid of trouble. This has always been the focus of his concern.

But Zhao Ji didn't ask, nor did he say, as if he had already known everything. At least in this respect, he is not like an emperor who pays attention to the 'sonata' every day.

But this is just speculation. If you rashly inform the queen, it may cause panic in the palace, which is not conducive to the stability of the situation.

He glanced at Shi Deyi, who had sent him out of the palace, and felt that it was better to wait and take another look. Anyway, there is still time to tempt, and there is no need to make the people in the palace panic.

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After nightfall, the market became inexplicably hot.

The air became wet, like an unwrung out hand towel, and it felt like it was going to rain again.

Pulling the suffocating neckline, Han Gang began to worry about the water situation in Gyeonggi this year.

The situation of the Yellow River during the flood season this year is good, and the water potential here in Kaifeng is not large, so he can cross the river smoothly - Guanzhong needs to worry about drought, and the Yellow River is not full of water, and the reason will only come from the scarcity of rain upstream.

However, the continuous rain in Gyeonggi makes people have to worry. He told the queen that he took a detour because the rain damaged the road, but it was not a lie. On the official road connecting Kaifeng and Luoyang, several places have become small river ditches, and the wheels of the carriage are no longer visible.

In the Gyeonggi area, the bed of the Yellow River, which is a few feet above the flat ground, is no different from a watershed. No matter how heavy the rainfall in Kaifeng is, except for the rain that falls on the surface of the river, the rest of the rainwater will eventually flow into the Yellow River. However, within the boundaries of Kaifeng Prefecture, except for the golden embankment of the Yellow River, the embankments of other rivers are not as strong as imagined.

When Han Gang was sent out of the imperial city by Shi Deyi, he happened to hear a small yellow gate rush to report to Shi Deyi that the Jinshui River had overflowed.

The Jinshui River was originally the source of drinking water for the imperial city. The river that runs through the capital has low walls on both sides of the riverbank. Even though the deep wells began to spread in Gyeonggi, and the clear and sweet well water under the stone layer became the drinking water for the emperor's family and some leading figures, most of the people and livestock in the imperial city still relied on the Jinsu River for their daily diet.

As soon as the Jinshui River flooded, even the emperor had a headache.

I hope it won't become like a situation like the last three years and the second year of peace. Han Gang thought.

Whether it is 'tens of thousands of bad officials' private houses, the shrines of Sheji have been soaked. Or 'bad officials and private houses, floating people and livestock are innumerable', all of which the residents in this city do not want to see.

However, at this time, Wang Anshi should not be confused, and a Jiangxi person will not know what kind of tragic situation it will be if the rain in Ludao Road becomes a disaster.

He really can only rely on the political affairs hall, Han Gang is a little unwilling, he is unwilling to entrust his safety to others, but the scope of authority is not so easy to change.

Han Gang's newly gifted mansion was originally not far from the Imperial City, and before he could think about the solution to the water situation, he had already arrived at the street connected by the alley in front of his house.

Because Han Gang detoured into the city, there were a lot of disappointed people, and just when he came all the way, he saw several groups of people coming from the direction of West Cross Street, and now there are more people at the entrance of the street and alley, fortunately, many people squeezed out of the crowd and left quickly.

Anyway, when the sky fell, there were masters on top of it, and Han Gang regained his relaxed mood at this time, "If you spoil the interest of the military and civilians in the capital, this time it will be a big sin." It's all coming to the door. ”

"The privy doesn't know that they have all rushed to the entrance of the alley." The family member who was sent by Wang Yi to greet Han Gang said in an exaggerated tone next to him: "The alleys that are more than three zhang wide are blocked, and even the officials who sent the worship posts have no place to stand. Fortunately, it was late, and he was driven away by the patrol of the carriage. ”

In the city of Tokyo, the curfew has been lifted in most of the chambers, but in the inner castle, especially in the workshops where Zaisuke and the clan's relatives are located, the control is very strict. The soldiers who patrolled the night were in one team after another, and the husband's bangzi also rang around the courtyard of the deep house. The officials who came to ask for a meeting were not enough, and the rest of the people were mostly watching the excitement. As soon as the officers and men on the night patrol arrived, they all dispersed.

When Han Gang and his party returned, the streets and alleys had become much more empty than before.

Most of the officials were knowledgeable and crowded in front of Han's house, all they wanted to do was hand over the post, not thinking that they would be able to talk to Han Gang on the first day he returned.

In addition, although there were some military and civilian onlookers, and there were also a few officials who were lucky, but the flag shouted in front, and the Qingluo umbrella was held behind, when Han Gang rode his horse to the door, under the majesty of Zaizhi, the alley had become silent.

The vermilion main door, which was usually closed, opened from the inside, and the housekeeper of the Han family led two servants to stand at the bottom of the steps and shouted to the door: "The privy is back." ”

Throwing the stirrups in front of the door and dismounting, Han Gang immediately strode into the house, and the long-lost family made him put aside the so-called Zaifu's steadiness.

Wang Yi took the lead, Han Gang's wives and concubines, children, and servants and maids in the family were all in the courtyard behind the wall. As soon as they saw Han Gang, they all bowed down.

"Get up." Han Gang stepped forward and picked up Wang Yi, and while looking at his wife, he smiled and said, "In the past half a year, I have worked hard to be a good wife." ”

Han Gang's words were mostly funny, and Wang Yi glanced at him: "There is no positive shape." ”

Returning to the main hall and sitting down, Han Gang called the children to the front.

After half a year, Han Gang's children are all fine, and they are all healthy. Most of them have grown an inch and a half taller. And in the six months that Han Gang went to Hedong, two more were added before and after, and they are still sons.

Guo Ziyi's nine sons and eight sons-in-law are considered a tie in the number of sons, and there is a possibility of continuing to surpass - if according to the eight sons and seven sons-in-law in the "Old Tang Book", it has exceeded - but the number of sons-in-law is far behind.

Han Cheng, Han Zhong and Jin Niang, who were older, were summoned to see Han Gang. went to school, understood the etiquette, and the etiquette made people unable to find thorns. And the youngest of the Han family couldn't speak, babbling in the nurse's arms.

Xiao Jiu, who was born to Yan Suxin, was only three months old, with a chubby face and sleeping with his eyes closed. However, Han Gang was awakened when he hugged him, and he burst into tears. The voice of the small body was very loud, and he cried heartbreakingly in Han Gang's hands, and was busy being picked up by the nurse, hugged to the side and coaxed.

Zhou Nan hugged Jin Niang, saw that Han Gang was embarrassed, and said with a smile: "It's all officials who are not at home, if you come back later, the eldest brother and the second brother won't know you." ”

Han Gang shook his head and asked Yan Suxin, "Is the ninth brother like this?" Or do you just cry when you see me? ”

Yan Suxin sighed and said: "Brother Jiu is the most worry-free, no matter day or night, every hour and a half, it will definitely make trouble, and there is no time to sleep." The other brothers only had two nurses when they were so old, but he needed one more to serve. ”

Zhou Nan said with a smile: "According to the slave family, the ninth brother is much more energetic than his brothers, and he will definitely be as civil and military as an official in the future." ”

Yan Suxin shook his head and said: "Both civil and military are all in the future, but now they are so noisy that people can't sleep well." Starlings are much quieter than him. ”

Just like that, Xiao Jiu's noise did not stop, and the other two boys who were still swaddling were taken to cry, and the hall suddenly became noisy.

Seeing Han Gang frowning, Wang Yi hurriedly said to the Han family's longest pair of children: "Brother Zheng, Jin Niang, your father is also tired, take your younger brothers down first, and then call you when we eat." ”

Jin Niang squeezed out of Zhou Nan's arms, saluted Han Gang and Wang Yi obediently and obediently, and went out with Han Cheng with his younger brothers.

His ears were quiet, and Han Gang shook his head and smiled bitterly.

At first, I was quite happy to be surrounded by my children, but in a blink of an eye, I felt troubled and panicked. He really admired King Wen of Zhou, who gave birth to so much. It is no wonder that King Wu of Zhou wanted to cut down, and he was completely forced. Not to mention that so many brothers will cut their own flesh if they don't grab a piece of land for them to settle. Even if they are all raised, they will make people feel uneasy for a moment.

Wang Yi said to Han Gang again: "If there are many children, it will be lively, and the officials are not at home, so they rely on the children to relieve their boredom." The day before yesterday, the slave family went to the palace, and it was deserted, looking at a lot of people, but the popularity was very small. ”

"That's right." Han Gang had been in and out of the Imperial City a lot of times, and that inexplicable cold feeling had been experienced many times.

Wang Yi said a few words of gossip, and asked Han Gang again: "How will the officials arrange the next few days?" When does the Ascension to the Pilgrimage begin? ”

"Turn back. Tomorrow I have to go to the temple for my husband, and the day after tomorrow I will go to my father-in-law to say hello. ”

Wang Yi's face turned pale, "The day after tomorrow?!" ”

"Ahh Shouldn't relatives go for a walk when they come back from a long trip? Han Gang said with a smile.

Before, Han Gang ignored the government and chose to forcibly return to Beijing, but the matter was not really resolved, and the problem between him and Wang Anshi did not intend to drag it out any longer, and it must be resolved as soon as possible. The sorrow on his wife's face, Han Gang also saw it in his eyes. almost caused Wang Yi to refuse to marry, and it has been haunting their couple, who should be a perfect match.

Han Gang leaned over and shook his wife's little hand: "Don't worry, my husband didn't quarrel with my father-in-law in the past." ”