Although it was noon, the sky had already been covered by heavy dark clouds, making the whole Lin'an also dark and gloomy.

"Boom", accompanied by the sound of thunder, "crackling!", countless rains splashed dust, causing everyone on the street to sigh and look around for shelter from the rain.

However, at this moment, Chen Yizhong, who was walking in it, was unaware, and just walked towards the distance with a sad face, until he stopped in front of an attic.

The attic looks quite simple, far less extravagant and ornate than the others, and the glazed tiles are also covered with mottled marks, which looks quite old.

There is a plaque hanging above, the plaque is written on the three big characters of "Yuntao Pavilion", this word is strong and powerful, but also reveals a killing atmosphere from it, anyone who looks at it will feel that the soul is for a while, which shows that its master is extraordinary.

Outside the Yuntao Pavilion, it is surrounded by a winding stream, separating it from the outside world, this stream is along the mountain road, all the way winding into a lake, this lake is not wide, only three zhang in radius.

Despite the rain and wind, the lake is as quiet as ever, and there has never been a wave.

"Is Old Man Guxin here?"

Walking to the door, Chen Yizhong asked.

With a "creak", the door of Yuntao Pavilion opened, revealing an old man.

"Who are you, what are you looking for me?"

Glancing at Chen Yizhong, the old man's words were full of displeasure.

Chen Yizhong hurriedly bowed down: "It's the kid, just because the kid has something in his heart, he came here today and begged Prime Minister Jiang to help." ”

"In that case, come in. Jiang Wanli was slightly dissatisfied, closed the door slightly, and sat down again.

Chen Yizhong was not surprised, and he also stepped into it, and after seeing the other party's approval, he dared to sit down and asked in a low voice: "In Xia Chen Yizhong." I came here today to ask Prime Minister Jiang, can you help me a little?"

"Help you, tell me, what is the matter?" Jiang Wanli snorted lightly, revealing displeasure.

That's right, the lord of this Yuntao Pavilion is Jiang Wanli, who was the former Prime Minister of Zuo and the Privy Council.

Just because he was disgusted with everyone in the court, Jiang Wanli carved out a world in this remote place, so as not to be disturbed by those mediocre people. It's just that he didn't expect that now this Chen Yizhong would come to the door.

Chen Yizhong was even more nervous, and after taking a deep breath, he dared to say: "The kid once heard that Song Rui was your apprentice, so Xiao Ke dared to ask Prime Minister Jiang Cheng to come out, can you take Song Rui back?" Because I have some things, I hope Song Rui can help me complete it." ”

"Oh, just let that Song Rui come back?"

Jiang Wanli's eyebrows were furrowed, and his scrutinizing gaze swept over Chen Yizhong's face, as if he was guessing why Chen Yizhong was like this.

"Exactly!"

Chen Yizhong felt a little nervous, before he took office, this person was in charge of the Privy Council, and now he has been promoted to Zuo Prime Minister.

It's just because Jiang Wanli is too old, and now he has seventy-five percent, and only because he is worried about the government, so he is barely crippled and continues to maintain this crumbling court. And if Chen Yizhong didn't ask for something, he wouldn't want to come here. After all, this Jiang Wanli and Najia seem to be on the same path, and there will always be various contradictions.

"Why?" Jiang Wanli asked.

After Chen Yizhong pondered for a while, he replied: "Naturally, it is for the affairs of the imperial court. You have also seen that now our dynasty is suffering from many internal diseases, and there are many rebels in the fertile field, and externally, there are even more Yuan Dynasty and Huaxia eyeing each other, which is really a critical autumn of survival. Because of this, I hope that Song Rui can come back to help me and other people in the world to clear up the evil atmosphere in the universe. ”

"Huh, that's it?"

Jiang Wanli laughed out loud, didn't believe much in what Chen Yizhong said, and opened his mouth to ask, "You tell me, this is really what you think?"

Chen Yizhong's expression was serious, and he replied solemnly: "Naturally!"

"Okay. ”

Jiang Wan was annoyed, and he didn't want to delve into whether Chen Yizhong was true, and replied: "I can help you ask about the things you proposed." But you should also understand that for the things you have done, I am afraid that it will be difficult for him to change his mind. Got it?"

Chen Yizhong felt a little gloomy, bowed his head and replied, "I understand." ”

Since he cooperated with Jia Yidao to impeach Chen Yuanfeng, he has been a stranger to Wen Tianxiang, so he just doesn't expect Wen Tianxiang to really let go of his hatred for himself, he just hopes that he can see that in the current situation, he can help some.

That's all, it's enough.

Seeing Chen Yizhong leave, Jiang Wanli suddenly sighed with emotion: "Alas." Looking at it like this, isn't this Song Dynasty really about to fall?" frowning, even though he was worried in his heart, he wanted to make a move, but now that he was already in his last years, how could he still maintain the boss's country?

The door is closed, and the wind and rain outside the door cannot disturb the tranquility of this place.

Today's Jiang Wanli can only maintain tranquility, and if he tries his best to meddle in other affairs, he is more than willing to do it.

Leaving Yuntao Pavilion, Chen Yizhong was still worried.

For that Song Rui, although he is very sure that he will make a move, Jia Rudao is strong after all, and he can't fight alone.

If you want to ensure your own safety, you still need someone to be a backer.

"If that's the case, maybe the Empress Dowager Xie can use it?"

At this moment, Chen Yizhong remembered Xie Daoqing, who had been in the palace for a long time.

This Xie Daoqing is the wife of the first emperor, and since entering the palace, he has been adhering to a pragmatic and modest attitude, and he is even more modest and polite to the ministers of the court, which can be said to be a good name.

If you can say that you can move the Empress Dowager, maybe you will be safe and sound?

With a different thought, Chen Yizhong immediately went to Ciyuan Hall to meet Xie Daoqing.

Seeing Chen Yizhong coming here, Xie Daoqing was also a little surprised, and asked: "Chen Shu's secret envoy, why did you come to my despicable place? Although I am the queen mother, but the ancestral training is again, if there is really something important to discuss, I am afraid that it will not work!"

The Song Dynasty had its own rules, and people in the harem were not allowed to interfere in politics, even the queen mother.

Therefore, even though Xie Daoqing is the queen mother, he lives in a simple house on weekdays, and he doesn't care much about the affairs of the court, so he was quite surprised by Chen Yizhong's visit.

"Empress Dowager Xie is polite!"

Chen Yizhong bowed, his eyes swept around him, and his heart suddenly filled with admiration.

"I have heard that the Empress Dowager Xie is simple, and now it looks like this!"

Compared to the place where Najia seems to live, this Ciyuan Hall can be said to be quite simple, there are less than a dozen calligraphy and paintings on the wall, and there are only less than ten pieces of porcelain, so as not to make this place seem too simple.

The tables and stools in the hall are also old, obviously they have not been replaced for a long time, and even some cracks have appeared on them.

Even the maids who accompanied them were only three people, and they were all servants in their thirties, not young women in their eighteen years.

That alone is better than many.

Xie Daoqing smiled and replied: "Now that the state affairs are important, I can only save some expenses, so as not to starve the soldiers on the front line." But if you want to save my Great Song Jiangshan, you have to rely on your efforts, don't you?"

"Weichen keeps it in mind and will live up to the holy favor. ”

Chen Yizhong bowed down again, and when he raised his body, he looked at Xie Daoqing with a dead gaze, and said: "It's just Empress Dowager Xie, do you know the current situation, the crisis of our dynasty is not in the frontier, but in this Lin'an?"

"Hmm, why did Privy Envoy Chen say that?"

Xie Daoqing's heart tightened, and his face darkened.

Chen Yizhong saw it in his eyes, immediately stepped forward, and said: "Queen Mother! Although you have lived in the deep palace for a long time, you should have heard of it, and now I am already in dire straits, and I may overturn at any time." ”

"This ......"

Xie Daoqing's body stiffened, and he hesitated: "Although I am the queen mother, I don't know anything about the government and politics, how can I turn the tide? If you want me to come forward, I'm afraid you're looking for the wrong person!"

"Sure enough!"

Chen Yizhong saw it in his eyes, and seemed to have expected Xie Daoqing's reaction.

The Song Dynasty was different from other dynasties, because it absorbed the lessons of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and has always pursued the attitude that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics.

Although Xie Daoqing is the queen mother, he is also bound by this rule.

Chen Yizhong pressed forward step by step, and said: "But the Queen Mother." As the so-called world changes, I have never heard of the unchanging things in the world. Now that the country is so decadent, there are even more traitors in the court, greedy for the interests of the world, only for their own selfishness. And outside, there are even more rebels stealing from Xiangyang, and they are even more eyeing me at the heart, and there is the possibility of attacking anytime and anywhere. And if we continue to stick to the old rules and customs, I am afraid that the country that this Taizu has defeated will really fall into the hands of others!"

His words were sincere, which made Xie Daoqing shake a little.

"Could it be that I really did something wrong?"

Thinking about what he had done before, Xie Daoqing tightened his face and fell into deep thought.

In the past, she has always respected her ancestors, and she has never been involved in politics, if Chen Yizhong is not here today, I am afraid that she will continue to pretend not to know

Now that the illusion has been punctured by Chen Yizhong, Xie Daoqing doesn't know what to do for a while.

So she looked at Chen Yizhong and asked, "If it is according to what Chen's secret envoy said, what should I do?"

Although she was the queen mother, Xie Daoqing also understood that she was just a woman and didn't know how to deal with the court, so she immediately asked.

Chen Yi was overjoyed, and immediately complained: "Queen Mother." In fact, this matter is not difficult, as long as the ministers work together, they will naturally be able to turn the tide. After all, our dynasty is vast, and even if we want to occupy it completely, it will not be achieved in a day. What is lacking is only a capable minister who can unite the ministers and fight the enemy with one heart. ”

"Chen Aiqing. So what about the specifics?"

Xie Daoqing knew quite well that what Chen Yizhong said was just polite words, and the next thing was the point.

Seeing that Xie Daoqing took the bait, Chen Yizhong replied: "Yi Weichen thinks that as long as Na Jia Yidao is willing to go into battle in person, just like that Xiao Feng and Ali Buge, and personally sit in the army, he will definitely be able to cheer up the whole army." At that time, even if Xiao Feng really led troops to attack, he would definitely be able to stop it!"

"Really?"

Xie Daoqing was moved.

After all, within the Yuan army and the Huaxia army, their commanders all had the habit of taking the lead, and only the Song Dynasty would come up with a system that would take the lead in restricting military attachés.

Chen Yizhong affirmed: "It should be like this!"

"Well, then according to your words. Xie Daoqing never doubted that she could only support this seemingly the only way.