Song Gongming sneezed, not knowing who was thinking about him; King Jing Zhao Qi looked at Song Gongming and asked nervously, "Have you figured out the mystery?"

Song Gongming said rudely, and then said: "According to the opinion of the lower officials, King Yun is gathering strength, the salt field between the two counties is almost the size of a county, and more than 20,000 soldiers and civilians are all managed by King Yun alone, it is easy to form a force." When the time comes, as long as King Yun does not leave Xiuzhou, it can be said that no one can do anything to him; King Jing, to be honest, this step is very clever, King Yun has not only earned fame but also gained real benefits, if he forms an alliance with Zhu Mian, it is very likely that he will build a small court in the southeast again. ”

Song Gongming still felt that there was something to see, Zheng Xiunian asked Zheng Xiang tentatively: "Uncle, will Cai Jing regain his appearance?"

Zheng Xiang and Zhao Qi were both shocked, a few people thought about it carefully, there is really this possibility, Wang Hao and others have been accused by Song Huizong recently, and it is Cai Jing who can replace Wang Hao; if this is the scheme, then everything makes sense, and when Cai Jing recovers, Zhao Kai gains power in the southeast, and the crown prince Zhao Huan really has a fight. Song Gongming said decisively: "King Jing should arrange for someone to find an opportunity to get close to the prince's people and tell this possibility." ”

Zheng Xiang asked, "Why don't you just let the wind out and expose this matter?"

"No, you can't. Zheng Xiunian explained: "First, the saint may not agree to Cai Jing's reinstatement, and secondly, once the news is revealed, I am afraid that countless officials will not need to be convinced, and will run to meet King Yun as soon as possible to express their admiration." ”

Yes, Zheng Xiang and others are not afraid of Cai Jing and King Yun's alliance, but the petty officials below can't be unscrupulous, there are too many backup officials in the officialdom of the Great Song Dynasty, and these people have a stomach for the prime minister and the prince, and if they have the opportunity, they are all willing to do something. King Jing Zhao Qi secretly praised that Zheng Xiunian had the demeanor of his father Zheng Juzhong, and it was strange that Zheng Juzhong and Cai Jing could resist in the court for 20 years.

Song Gongming agreed: "What Xiu Nian said is extremely true, we can only secretly prevent it at present, once Cai Jing really rejoins, we can add fuel to the fire, help some frustrated officials, sit back and watch a good show, and wait for the opportunity to end again." ”

Zhao Qi had to admit that Song Gongming's suggestion was good, even if he was not convinced, Zhao Qi had to admit that the current prestige of the third brother Zhao Kai was not comparable to himself. Zheng Yinian, a member of the household department, hurriedly entered and saluted Zhao Qi: "Lord Wang, Taiwei Tong has already entered the city. ”

Song Gongming was taken aback: "Why is there no news in advance?"

Zheng Yinian replied: "Taiwei Tong led the three thousand Shengjie army to return to Beijing on fast horses, Cai Taibao and Su Taiwei have not crossed the Yellow River yet, Wang Ye, Tong Taiwei rushed back so quickly, it must be for the development of Yantian by King Yun, maybe he will prevent King Yun from going to Xiuzhou." ”

"No one can stop it. Zheng Xiunian said calmly: "The prince's idea, King Yun can't stay in Bianliang, if he is not allowed to go to Xiuzhou, in case King Yun wants to go to Luoyang and other places, wouldn't it be even more troublesome." Besides, there is the issue of salt, unless someone from your household department is willing to take up the burden. ”

That's impossible, whoever has this ability will make a move at the banquet that day, and attract attention in front of the crown prince Zhao Huan and others; Song Gongming asked Zheng Yinian: "Lord Zheng, do you know how the Ministry of Rites arranged?"

"A banquet was held in the Baojin Building of Jinmingchi Qionglin Garden, and the saint personally came forward, and it is estimated that the notice will soon arrive at King Jing's Mansion. Zheng Yinian's voice has not fallen, the eunuch who sent the letter has arrived, King Jing Zhao Qi, Jiedu envoy Zheng Xiang, and chamberlain Zheng Xiunian are all on the list of banquets. After rewarding the eunuch who reported the news, King Jing and others set off to the west gate of Kaifeng City for a banquet.

Jin Ming Pond was built in the five dynasties after Zhou Shizong Xiande four years, in order to conquer the Southern Tang Dynasty which is located in the water town, then dug an artificial lake in the west of the west wall of the outer city of Kaifeng, following the example of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in order to train the water army and dig the Kunming Pool in the west of Chang'an City, ready to train the water army to pacify the south of the Yangtze River;

The circumference of Jinming Pond is nine miles and thirty steps, the shape of the pond is square, there are walls all around, there are many doors, the northwest corner is the water inlet, outside the back door of the north of the pool, that is, the water gate of the west of the Bianhe River. The south gate is the Lingxing Gate, the south is opposite to the Baojin Building of Qionglin Garden, in its door from the south bank to the center of the pool, there is a giant arch bridge of three arches, hundreds of steps long, the bridge deck is wide, the vermilion lacquer fence shield, the lower row of goose pillars, the central uplift, such as the flying rainbow shape, called "camel rainbow".

It's just that now the luxury has been peaceful for a long time, except for the annual performance of the Shenwei Tiger Wing Naval Army, almost no one regards Jinmingchi as a military important place, but as a place to play in Bianliang; Jinmingchi is densely packed with rocking boats in the west, carved railings and painting buildings, it is the concentration of Qinglou painting boats, and the dignitaries and nobles indulge in their sensuality, and they are endless.

The famous monk Zhongshu once wrote a poem "Jin Ming Pond", which spread all over Bianliang: "The sky is wide and the clouds are high, the stream is far away, and the cold is faint at night." The idle steps are quiet, the poplar flowers are gradually decreasing, the Zhu door is covered, and the sound of the warbler is still tender. Repentance is in a hurry, but it is clear, and it has become a hatred. But it was cloudy for a few days, and even the night was sleepy, and the time was exhausted.

Complaining about the loss of the eyebrows, the feelings of the first taste, and the nearness of the inheritance. Deep, nothing more than self-acceptance, disgust, and finally ashamed to ask. Fight to know, Penglai in the dream, forget the remaining fragrance, and pass on the message. Even if you stay in the warbler flowers, the east wind can't stop, and you are only depressed in front of you. ”

Tong Guan sat on the big ship of the navy, followed the dragon boat from a distance, sailed into Jinming Pond, and drove in the direction of Baojin Tower, in the cabin, Tong Guan listened to Guo Zhongxun's narration, and sighed: "I was guessing the next step of King Yun Zhao Kai in Xiongzhou, but I didn't expect him to choose such an unnoticeable place, you guess that Li Gang's matter is impossible, the gentleman can deceive him, Li Gang is the center of the prince, at most it is to discuss with King Yun how to save costs, and it is impossible to participate in Zhao Kai's layout." ”

Yun Wang Zhao Kai has made immortal achievements this time, and he is destined to be unable to be rewarded, and his depression and resentment are conceivable, plus this Northern Expedition Zhao Kai has a group of people with the same fate, it is impossible not to have a little moth; Youzhou and Yunzhong are now Li Gang and Wang Anzhong have the final say, and the forces that sympathize with Yun Wang Zhao Kai have been reduced to Ulzhou and Yingzhou, and finally saved some face for Tong Guan, but Tong Guan repeatedly told Wang Anzhong when he left, just take care of his own affairs, and don't bother Zong Ze and Yang Zhi.

Tong Guan knew the plan of Yun Wang Zhao Kai on the road, so he hurried back, just because he was afraid that Guo Zhongxun and Liu Zhen would accidentally get involved; Guo Zhongxun said in a low voice: "The relics of Monk Zhongshu have been found, and the five-color relics are transferred to Lu Zai's house on Jingxi Road. ”