Chapter 59 The undercurrent

Da Nei Wende Hall is the location of the Chang Dynasty of civil and military officials in the Song Dynasty. After the early morning of today's fifth update, the Wende Hall has not stopped.

Because too many things happened on this day. Even Renzong Zhao Zhen felt a little headache.

"Your Majesty, the news came from Lord Pang yesterday. There is a movement in Xixia. It is estimated that there will be a war in Songxia in less than two months. Please decide." Du Yan, the secret envoy, said.

Renzong opened his mouth and looked around. Only Lv Yijian, the minister of the humerus, disappeared. What he wanted to say to Lv Yijian, had to change his words to "What do you think!"

As soon as the ministers below heard your majesty's question, they silently typed the abdominal manuscript. After thinking about their own wording, someone from the six parts stood up.

"Your Majesty, the minister of the Ministry of War, Hu Su, I have something to do!"

At a glance, Renzong looked at Hu Su, who had white hair, and his heart was a little at ease. "If you have something to do, you can play it. I'll listen."

Hu Su took a step forward and said with the board in his hand, "Your Majesty, Xia people's intention to be on the side. This matter is not small. Yesterday, Lord Pang, Lord Fan and Lord Han jointly reported this matter to the court, and begged your majesty to give them the right to transfer the army cheaply. The three adults mean that our army must occupy it first. It is dangerous to pass the pass and wait for work with ease. At that time, if the Western Xia barbarian dares to attack, our army will definitely attack head-on and let it come back. Please make it clear"

"Hasn't the decision on this matter been handed over to Lord Pang?" After listening to Hu Su's opening, Renzong asked.

"Your Majesty, since Lord Pang arrived in Ren Yanzhou, the border defense and people's situation in the area of Koyan have greatly improved. In the past few months, our army has been seized by the land occupied by the Xia people, and has successively built Qingshui, Anding, Heishui, Fotang, Beihengshan, Qiangu, Tuming, Liugu, Yuan'an and other ten. A castle, in this way, the situation in Yanzhou has basically stabilized, but Lord Pang is worried that Xixia is ready to invade my border gate recently, and our army will punish all soldiers, which is more constrained for future battles, so the three adults mean to ask your majesty to allow them to gather the border troops for the time being. Enter the situation of the enemy in advance, please examine it clearly." After Hu Su said, Chao Renzong saluted deeply.

After hearing this, Renzong blinked his eyes. Although he also knew that this matter was not a small matter, he still needed to listen to the opinions of the ministers. "Zhong Aiqing, everyone understood what Hu Shangshu said just now. This matter really can't be delayed. For the sake of caution, I also want to ask Zhong Aiqing what his objection!"

Someone in the hall had already been full of breath and waited for Renzong to speak. At this time, one person in the civil servant team stood up, "Your Majesty, I have something to do with Yao Zhongsun!"

"zhun" Renzong replied softly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty" Yao Zhongsun bowed to Renzong with a tired look, and then said, "Your Majesty, since the border of the Western Xia Dynasty, the military food of the court has been increasingly scarce. If you only rely on the court to transfer from his road, you can't make ends meet, and there will be a lot of losses on the way. Therefore, at the beginning of the year, your majesty ordered me to solve the method of salt transportation and marketing. The implementation of this law has been quite effective so far, but as your majesty, as you know, the price of China Grain has paid a lot since the war. Lord Pang has to gather troops to prepare for a war with Xixia this time. I don't think it's appropriate."

"What's wrong? Tell me about it." Renzong was a little interested.

"Your Majesty, since Lord Pang has been slightly extended, the hearts of the people have become more and more attached, and they can be self-sufficient. After the border troops return to defense, the cost is also much less. From these two places, it can be seen that the situation of Yan Yu has been clear, but what I am puzzled is that in this case, why Lord Pang wants to start the war again." Yao Zhongsun deliberately added the last sentence. He asked in a heavy tone.

"This?" Ren Zongxin said, what does this have to do with mellowness? Didn't it say that there was movement in Xixia?

Before Renzong could react, Du Yan said, "Lord Yao, what are you talking about? Lord Pang is dedicated to the country, and the Western Xia Party is ambitious. He has the intention to plot against the Song Dynasty. Can Lord Pang not do it first?"

"This is the truth" Renzong echoed.

"Your Majesty, the Minister's Household Department seems to be enlightened"

When Renzong saw that it was like the old account book, he immediately asked with a smile, "Lord Zhang has something to say, but it's okay to say it."

Zhang seemed to understand what your majesty meant. He quickly stepped forward and saluted the previous adults one by one, and then said, "Guys, today's thing is nothing more than more money, more money, more food and less food. As the pillars of the country, they must do their best to serve the country, Lord Du or Lord Yao. In fact, both of you want to share your majesty's worries, but there are priorities. I think today's incident on the border of the West Xia Dynasty is really not small. You can ask your majesty to decide first. Your majesty will definitely deal with this well."

After saying this passage in one breath, Zhang was so tired that he almost coughed out. Fortunately, Renzong waved his hand in time and asked the eunuch in the hall waiting to help Mr. Zhang to rest.

After Zhang Dexiang left the Wende Hall, the Chinese military officials in the palace immediately divided into three factions. One faction was the main war faction headed by the Privy Du Yan, and the military department was its support; the other faction was the city guard faction led by Yao Zhongsun, the three divisions, and the Ministry of Officials and the Household Department were their support. The rest came together to spontaneously form the third faction, that is, to follow Renzong.

The three factions stood in the hall and quarreled for a while. They were so dry that they carried Renzong out. At this time, Renzong also understood that the so-called war is small, and it is big to shake the country, but it is impossible not to fight. Xixia thieves are pressing step by step, thinking that my Song is too weak and can be bullied. In this way, Ren After pondering for a long time, Zong suddenly thought of a compromise and was about to discuss it with the ministers.

Unexpectedly, the eunuch of the temple suddenly sang loudly and said, "Lord Fu Bifu, the imperial envoy, went back to the Hajj!"

The eunuch of Si Dian said a word, and Yan Shu smiled, showing a little proud look.

A moment later, Fubi came to the Wende Hall with five beams on his head, wearing a purple imperial uniform, a jade belt around his waist, and an ivory tusslate in his hand. After seeing Renzong, he knelt on his knees on the ground and shouted Long live three times, and his voice was extremely loud.

After not seeing Fu Bi for a few months, Renzong still missed the minister very much. He quickly raised his hand and said, "Fu Aiqing, you have worked hard. Get up and talk."

"Your Majesty" Fu Bi stood up behind the two ranks of civil and military officials, with a little more heroic on his face.

"Fu Aiqing, I have been to Luzhou for more than a month. How about the soldiers and civilians in Luzhou?" Renzong continued to ask.

"Your Majesty, under the rule of Luzhou, the waterway is convenient, the people are rich and the soldiers are strong, and the magistrate Li Chuhou is well governed. During my time in Luzhou, I have also been to the people and found that the countryside is fertile and the harvest is quite abundant. Even in the year of famine, Luzhou can rest worry-free."

"Is that true? So is Luzhou comparable to Su Lake? Renzong asked in surprise.

"Your Majesty, although today's Luzhou is no match for Su Lake, I think Luzhou will have a great development in the future..."

When Fubi mentioned the word development, Renzong hurriedly interrupted as if he had found a baby, "Fu Aiqing, Aiqing and so on. Just now, Aiqing mentioned the word development and development"

Fu Bi pretended to be frightened and replied, "Your Majesty, I have mentioned the word development!"

"Very good, very fresh words. It's the first time I've heard that I don't know how Aiqing... How did you come up with this word?" Renzong asked chewingly.

"Your Majesty, these two words come from the mouth of Zhao Ze, a craftsman in Luzhou!"

"Zhao Ze?" Renzong recalled, thinking that he seemed to have heard someone say about this man, but he couldn't remember.

Fu Bi then explained, "Your Majesty, Zhao Ze is a craftsman who made flying things in Luzhou, and the word development is also learned from this population."

"Oh, I see. No wonder I think the name is so familiar." Speaking of Renzong, he asked, "Is it true that Fu Aiqing has ever seen that flying thing?"

Fubi deeply worshipped, "Your Majesty, I have indeed seen the flying thing with my own eyes, and I have boarded it. This thing is extremely ingenious, even if it is called unparalleled in the world."

"Oh..." Renzong took a deep breath and said that his father was obsessed with the art of immortals when he was there. He burned incense and prayed alchemy outside the court. I don't know how much silver was wasted in the inner library, but it was all illusory. Although it can't be believed, but... Maybe it's not the time, my father's sincerity is also Maybe he really touched the world?

Seeing that Renzong suddenly came to his senses, Fubi did not dare to interrupt him, but stood there silently waiting for Renzong to swim and opened his own mouth.

"So... what is the shape of the flying thing made by Zhao Ze, the craftsman Zhao Ze?" Renzong couldn't help asking.

The following ministers said that Fubi, Fubi, what the hell are you doing? Is it true that today's majesty is fascinated by the Tao and becoming an immortal like the previous emperor? However, these ministers in the court also guessed a mistake, that is, Renzong is the son of Zhenzong. Although Renzong is not as addicted to becoming an immortal like his father, but in his bones, Renzong also yearns for one day to fly into the sky.

It happened that Fu Bi returned to Beijing today. What he said was true and true. Although Renzong also suspected that Fu Bi was deliberately doing it at the beginning, he heard Fu Bi's every move behind him, and his expression was calm and did not look like a flatterer. What's more, Yan Shu also mentioned to him before that Fu Bi would bring back a surprise when he went to Luzhou.

"Your Majesty, according to Zhao Ze himself, the shape of this object is very similar to a whale in the sea, but I have never seen the shape of the whale, so I dared to present a painting to your majesty. Please have a look."

While talking, Fu Bi took out a picture from his sleeve, raised his hands above his head, and the eunuch Si Dian next to him walked over and respectfully took it in his hand and handed it to Renzong.

After Renzong unfolded the scroll, he was stunned when he looked at it.

The expression seemed to see something incredible. Even the ministers below held their breath, sweated in the palm of their hands, and muttered in his heart that the little man Fubi fascinated your majesty with something strange.

The Wende Hall fell into silence, and the silent needle could be heard. Some of the ministers were nervous, some were happy, and some were gloating. It was not until Renzong recovered from surprise that everyone was relieved.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, are you all right? Fu Bi is so presumptuous that he dares to confuse Your Majesty with vulgar things in the world." I don't know who was saying.

Renzong shook his head, ignored it and looked at the scroll again.

"Your Majesty..." I don't know who took the lead under the jade steps and suddenly knelt down.

Renzong looked in his eyes, sighed, and smiled and said, "Why are you so beautiful? I just think this painting is so real that I lost my mind for a moment. Come on, get up."

After the courtiers in the jade step got up, Renzong called the eunuch of Si Dian and asked the eunuch to take the picture and circulate it to the ministers below.

After a ray of incense,

The hall returned to calm, but it was calm under the undercurrent.