The First Yamen of the Great Song Dynasty

Chapter 127

Gao Ming looked at his father with a smile, and kept promoting the glass of wine in his hand, "This is our home-brewed wine, try it."

Seeing his son's face flushed, Gao Qiu glanced at the sky outside, "How much did you drink in broad daylight, and you're just like this?"

Just now Gao Ming was thinking about the Liao and Jin affairs in his heart, and he accidentally drank a small cup of high-quality wine under his sorrow, so now his face is flushed and his heart is warm. To put it bluntly, he is a little overjoyed.

"Let me tell you, let me brag about this glass of wine. Bah, it's not bragging, it's a sincere recommendation. It's nothing more than that. It's the crystallization of my painstaking research for several years." After saying that, he handed it to his father. , "Such a good thing, how can my son enjoy it alone, you also have a bite."

Gao Qiu ducked his head back, "I'll drink it myself, you take some away first." Just getting close, he felt his nose choked, but his son was so filial, how could he refuse.

No matter what the taste is, just showing filial piety to his son, although he didn't drink a drop, he already felt the sweetness of the nectar.

Gao Qiu put the wine cup in front of his mouth, because the wine cup was not big, so he opened his mouth and drank half of it without thinking too much.

Gao Ming kept smiling, watching his father's expression without moving.

After Gao Qi drank it, he was stunned, and then his face turned red, "Cough, cough!" His expression was distorted, as if his facial features were out of place.

Gao Qiu grabbed the teacup next to him and drank all the tea in it, pointed at Gao Ming and said, "You want to burn your father to death, what did you put in it?!"

"Just wine. It's just that I have a unique brewing technique, and the taste is more mellow." Gao Ming looked like he was waiting for compliments, "How about it? It tastes good, isn't it a big hit?"

Gao Lian looked disgusted, "Who would buy it? If it's hot, it's poisonous! No one would like to drink this kind of wine."

That's not necessarily the case, Gao Ming thinks that Lu Zhishen and Wu Song must like it, if the gang of alcoholics in Liangshan taste this kind of wine, they will be in trouble in the future, and there will be no other wine in their eyes.

"You drank too quickly just now, there is still half a glass left, you should taste it again." Gao Ming persuaded, seeing his father's wary look, he said a little bit shamelessly: "Father, I brewed it with great difficulty. Let's have a taste."

Gao Qiu sniffed the snot from the spicy food, he had no choice but to say that his son brewed it himself, he really had to save face, staring at the remaining half cup of wine, his heart was hesitant, he picked it up and drank it.

Stretching his neck a few times, he swallowed it as if his throat was red, then shook his head at his son, his eyelids became heavy, and he propped his forehead with one hand, and said in his mouth: "It's so hot that I feel uncomfortable in my heart. You said that scholars would not like to drink this kind of thing to enjoy themselves, but I think only traffickers and pawns would like it."

Although Gao Lian's taste cannot represent all scholar-bureaucrats, there are definitely not a few who share his views.

Gao Ming was a little disappointed, he helped his father up, "If you don't feel well, go and rest."

Gao Qiu was in a daze, so he asked the maids to help him back to the bedroom to rest. Gao Ming followed all the way worriedly. When the maids helped his father to lie down, Gao Ming was about to leave in peace, but his father grabbed his sleeve and Forced to ask: "Stinky boy, tell me the truth, when will you get married? Are you looking for a married woman who is secreting a song?"

This is the most reasonable explanation. The son is not married, and he is clean and self-sufficient. He can't even see the shadow of a woman. Then the only reasonable explanation is that he has a lover, but he is hiding in secret because the other party is noble.

Gao Ming shook his head, "Father, you are drunk, so stop talking and go to sleep."

Gao Qiu speculated sadly: "Could it be the wife of some official? Tell Dad, what kind of official is the other party? If you really like it, I will find a way to help you once, force them to reconcile, and fulfill you."

"Not really."

"Could it be that this official, we can't move?" Gao Qiu insisted on his own thoughts, "Could it be Cai Jing's daughter-in-law? Or which princess? You, you, really, it's not good to fancy anyone, but the princess, this is going to fall head."

Under the influence of alcohol, Gao Lian talked to himself.

Gao Ming found that he couldn't explain it to his father, so he didn't explain it at all, "Go to sleep first, and I will tell you when you wake up."

"Then it's settled, you have to tell me, kid." Gao Qiu pointed to his son and warned: "I tell you, you have to give me an explanation this year, otherwise I will marry you a house at will, and you won't be able to find it even if you cry." To tune."

"Yeah, let me explain."

"Brat, tell me. How much did I worry about you? I'm going to be frightened to death by feigning death and being besieged. I just want to have my grandchildren. Why is it so difficult? I don't have any other ideas now. You stay in Tokyo honestly, marry a good wife, and have some sons for me." Gao Qiubei came from it, and kept talking, "Can I still be a grandfather in this life? You, Fight for it."

"It's not difficult, it's not difficult." Gao Ming responded again and again, did his father unlock the nagging skill?

Tucked up the quilt for his father, put down the curtains, asked the maids to take care of him, turned around and went out.

Sure enough, an official like his father who hadn't been trained by the heroes of Liangshan to drink, just couldn't do it.

Can't stand the alcohol test at all.

Like himself, tightness is a little hot, and there is no other condition.

Suddenly, his eyes were covered by someone from behind, no need to guess, he could tell who it was from the thin calluses on his fingertips.

He broke Huarong's hand, and said with a smile, "You came just in time, I have something good for you to eat."

Everyone in Taiwei's mansion knew Huarong's status, and he went in and out of Gao's house, just like his own, without reporting.

Hua Rong smiled expectantly and said, "Okay, what is it?"

After a while, Hua Rong stared at the wine cup in front of him, "Good thing, is it wine?"

"I brewed it myself, you can taste it, let me tell you, it's really good for your appetite with one cup, and your kidneys will not be damaged if you have two cups."

Hua Rong couldn't help laughing and said, "Do you know what you're talking about?"

Indeed, this line was too brainwashing, so he said it smoothly, "Hey, I said two glasses of wine are not bad for your mouth. Anyway, try it."

Hua Rong sniffed it, "It's very aggressive, it's very high-spirited."

"Actually, it's okay." Gao Ming concealed the fact that he had already put his father down, "I just had a drink, and it didn't matter at all. We always drank when we were in Liangshan, and we should have already exercised, so it doesn't matter. I just let you Taste it."

Gao Ming made it, of course Hua Rong would drink it, looked at the other person, picked up the wine cup, without any hesitation, drank it all in one gulp, then frowned slightly, "Huh—it's really strong."

Gao Ming smiled and said, "Do you think soldiers will like it?"

"Yes, yes, I'm afraid that drinking will cause trouble. However, if you are fighting against the North and the weather is freezing, it would be good to ask the generals to drink occasionally to keep warm." Hua Rong gave his opinion.

Gao Ming also agrees on this point. Areas with high latitudes love to drink strong alcohol, largely for the purpose of keeping warm. Drinking alcohol can cause alcohol poisoning.

For example, the famous fighting nation in later generations is famous for its love of drinking. Even every year, there are people who have no money to buy alcohol and die after drinking alcohol-containing antifreeze.

"Could it be that there is no market in the Central Plains?" Gao Ming muttered to himself.

"Not necessarily, I think Lu Zhishen and Wu Song will like it."

"It's the same as I thought." Gao Ming said with a smile.

Hua Rong happily poured two more glasses of wine, and pushed one to Gao Ming, "Come on, let's drink to the heart."

Gao Ming hadn't lost much of his alcohol just now, so he brought the wine glass without hesitation, frowned and drank it.

He let out a breath, "It's really strong enough, it's really not the taste of romantic scholar-bureaucrats."

Huarong also drank all of it without hesitation. This time, his expression was not as indifferent as before, his brows were furrowed, and he closed his eyes frequently, as if he wanted to suppress the alcohol.

Gao Ming saw that it was effective, so he poured another glass, "I'm deeply emotional, and I'm bored. Come!"

Hua Rong nodded, "Okay, come again!" He drank it down again.

Gao Ming just wanted to see Hua Rong, who had always been calm, how he looked like when he was drunk, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth expecting the prank to succeed.

The wine he poured for himself, he only sipped a little each time, but he poured wine for Hua Rong several times, but he drank it all.

Not long after, perhaps because of the strength of the wine, a blush gradually appeared on Hua Rong's face, which was very pretty.

He put his elbows on the table, pinched his temples with his thumb and middle finger, bowed his head and said, "I underestimated this wine."

Seeing that he was drunk, Gao Ming bent down to look up at his expression. Seeing Hua Rong frowning and closing his eyes tightly, he couldn't help grinning, "I thought you could last a little longer."

Hua Rong raised his head, changed his posture, and covered his eyes with his hands, "You lied to me to drink, so you can't blame me."

"How could it be a lie." Gao Ming chuckled, leaned over and took the back of Huarong's hand, exposing his eyes.

Huarong was drunk, her eyes were flushed like peach blossoms, just as Gao Ming expected, it was indeed pretty, no, it was even more beautiful.

"It's just a lie, you still drink me on purpose, don't think I don't know."

Gao Ming smiled and said, "I lied to my father too, do you feel better, you are not the only victim."

Hua Rong looked at Gao Ming meaningfully, "I can't do it, I have to lie down for a while." Then he got up.

"I'll help you." It seemed that Hua Rong would be fine if he was drunk, at most he was going to sleep.Really strong self-control.

Hua Rong's feet felt weak, and when the two of them walked to the door, he leaned forward. Gao Ming took a step to the side unexpectedly and bumped into the door panel. When he turned around again, he found that Hua Rong had already stood in front of him, blocking stopped his way.

Gao Ming leaned his back against the door panel, and said, "Let's go, don't you want to rest?" After finishing speaking, Hua Rong's right hand reached his head, and before he could react, the other hand also came over and held him wrapped around his arms.

What is this?wall dong?

Gao Ming bent down to get out of the "encirclement", but was snatched by Hua Rong and slipped to him again.

Hua Rong looked into Gao Ming's eyes and asked, "I don't think we are any different from before. If I was drunk at this time last year, you would take care of me like this. When we were in Liangshan, we would get along like this. So What's the difference? Did we get along abnormally at the beginning, or is it abnormal now?"

Either when they were brothers in the beginning, they were not too brotherly, too gay, or now when they are a couple, they are not too romantic, too clean.

Gao Ming was also dizzy, he knew what he wanted to do, and he didn't hide, Jiu Zhuang was cowardly, this was right, he asked with a smile on his face, "What do you think?"

"I think it's the problem now, we should be more like lovers." Hua Rong leaned over and kissed Gao Ming's lips.

What else could Gao Ming do, of course he responded.

Well, they're more of a couple now.

-

After Gao Qiu sobered up, he immediately ordered him not to make this kind of wine that can kill people, and he was not allowed to take it outside for people to drink.

Gao Ming's order to his father, what should he do?

Of course, it is to be ignored, and continue to brew high-grade wine, so that the workers' skills will be more mature.

Gao Qiu was secretly angry, thinking that he really lost any authority as a father.

No matter, this year we must arrange a marriage for you, and ask a powerful daughter-in-law to take care of you.

-

There is no impenetrable wall in the world. Gao Ming and Hua Rong don't talk about the past and the moon, but their behavior can be seen by anyone with eyes.

I have a bold guess in my heart, but no one dares to say it.

For one thing, Ya Nei and General Hua are not easy to mess with.Secondly, if you tell the Taiwei, once the Taiwei gets angry, he may first spread the fire on the person who complained.

The Taiwei either didn't believe it, and felt that his son was insulted.

Either believe it, and instead blame the person who reported it for being too late.

So the whole family pretended not to know about it.

Alone without telling the Taiwei.

The old man saw it in his eyes and felt pain in his heart. It must be Huarong who abducted his own yamen. After all, before he knew him, the yamen was a "famous" Tokyo Huahua Taisui. He only loved women and was never interested in men.

But when Huarong appeared, everything changed. I thought the yamen had changed, but I didn't expect that the changes were too thorough, and I didn't even love women anymore.

That day, he was in the garden and saw Hua Rong hugging Ya Nei and feeding him snacks. That scene, no matter what, was not a normal brotherhood.

The terrible thing is that the Taiwei didn't notice at all, and often invited Huarong to the mansion as a guest.

The boss has the urge to sue several times.

Taiwei, look at Ya Nei, he and Hua Rong are definitely not normal!

Huarong is not what you imagined at all, don't be fooled by his appearance, he harms the government and leads him astray, Taiwei, keep your eyes open and take a look!

But every time the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back. After all, he didn't want Ya Nei to be blamed by the Taiwei. Maybe this was just another fresh attempt by Ya Nei, and it might be broken in a few days. Wei.

Therefore, every time Huarong came into the house, he could always feel a resentful look in his eyes. When he turned his head, he saw Lao Duguan hiding in the dark and looking at him.

Hua Rong frowned, but didn't have time to think about it.

And the old Du Guan who was hiding behind the pillar squinted his eyes and thought bitterly.

It's fresh for a while, and it will be broken sooner or later.

Hua Rong, sooner or later you will be abandoned by the yamen...

-

Ever since he got the elixir practiced by Gongsun Sheng during the Lantern Festival, Zhao Ji took it and only felt one thing, that he felt relaxed and refreshed from the inside out.

Originally, his body was excellent, whether it was going out to play in the palace or hunting in the countryside, the number of children was rising steadily, and these impressive achievements could not be accomplished without the support of a good body.

But even though he has such a good foundation, he seldom feels sleepy on weekdays, but after taking Gongsun Sheng's elixir, he can still feel the effects of the medicine. Nothing good happened, it was still warm and indescribably beautiful.

The effect of the elixir given to him by Lin Lingsu and others was simply incomparable.

It's just that they say it's a elixir, and the effect depends entirely on imagination, but Gongsun Sheng's elixir is different, and it conquered him with its actual effect.

Subsequently, Gongsun Sheng's prestige rose.

However, Lin Lingsu, who was neglected, felt that it was meaningless to sit on the bench, and took the initiative to ask for his return. At this time, Zhao Ji, who was completely uninterested in him, dismissed him without even thinking about it, and allocated all the saved expenses to Gongsun Sheng.

Needless to say, Wang Zixi, Lin Lingsu was treated like this, not to mention Wang Zaixi, the source of cholera, what happened to him.

As soon as the first month came out, Zhao Ji planned to deal with him. After all, he was worried that the list of demon kings given by Wang Zixi was true, but now that he had the elixir formula given by Gongsun Zhenren, Zhao Ji took it himself to prove the authenticity.It can already be proved that Wang Zixi is purely deceiving the emperor and harboring evil intentions.

At this moment, it was reported that Wang Zixi died suddenly in prison. Although Zhao Ji felt that it was a pity that he did not clean him up with his own hands, it was also good, that is, he didn't need to dirty his hands, and it would be good if he died.

These two extremely popular Taoist priests were either expelled or died suddenly, not to mention the situation of other Taoist priests. It was true that once the sage Gongsun entered the court, the Taoist priests in the palace had no favor.

On this day, Zhao Ji came to inspect the alchemy situation in person. He was very satisfied to see that the alchemy furnace was burning red and the alchemy business was flourishing.

Gongsun Sheng closed his eyes and said leisurely: "Officials, the elixir can only be taken by the king of a country, and the blessings of other people are not enough to consume this elixir."

"I know it all." Zhao Ji felt a little pity. He originally wanted to give his precious son King Yun and King Jing a little sick child, but Gongsun Sheng said that neither of them sat on the emperor's seat, so they were so lucky. Medicine, can only give up.

No way, no matter how strong the father's love is, it can't harm them.

Mentioning this, Zhao Ji couldn't help asking, "Then according to what the Daoist sees, among these children of mine, who can eat this elixir in the future?"

This is a roundabout question who has the appearance of an emperor.

Gongsun Sheng slowly opened his eyes, and said with a chuckle: "The poor dare not talk about the crown prince."

"I forgive you for your innocence." Zhao Ji said: "My sons, you have seen them all, so please tell me what you saw."

"Based on the poor Taoist's humble opinion, the crown prince has the luck to be an emperor, but not his destiny." Gongsun Sheng said: "If the officials condemn the poor Taoist's nonsense, then the poor Taoist is willing to pay the price for it. It doesn’t matter whether you are put in prison or sent back to your hometown because of it.”

"I've forgiven you for your innocence, how could you treat the Taoist priest like this?" Zhao Ji thought to himself that the crown prince just couldn't do it, just as he thought, "Then who has this fate?"

Gongsun Sheng said with a smile: "Officials, there are already candidates in mind, why bother to ask the poor?"

Zhao Ji said: "I want to ask, if I make changes, will I offend the heavens, and if I change the things destined by the heavens, will it bring disasters?"

Gongsun Sheng said: "Officials, the way of heaven only cares about human relations, right and wrong, small things, how can the way of heaven pay attention to them. Some things, from the perspective of the world, are great events, but from the perspective of heaven, they are just family affairs of the officials."

Zhao Ji was stunned for a moment, and there was some truth to it. How could the heavens manage the trivial affairs of the world in every detail, but he didn't expect that even the change of emperor was a trivial matter, "But the courtiers don't think it's a family matter, but a state matter."

"National affairs are family affairs. It depends on whether the officials have courage."

Zhao Ji thought thoughtfully, "By the way, I wonder if the chief can invite the heavenly soldiers and generals?"

"The person who can mobilize the heavenly soldiers and generals is also a great event in the sky. Just like in the world, how many people can use weapons? Even gods, not everyone has such rights. So those who say that they can mobilize the heavenly soldiers Heavenly generals, officials please be careful, they must be liars."

Zhao Ji was taken aback, but it really made sense, even in the Immortal Palace, military power is a major issue, probably only the Jade Emperor has this right.

Alas, even though I know it's true, I'm still so disappointed.

"I respect the way of heaven, so can't the heavens give me a hand and give me a helping hand?"

"If there are two packs of wolves fighting in the forest, will the officials send troops to help one of them? Although the metaphor is not coincidental, the Immortal Tiangong sees us like this." Gongsun Sheng said: "Poverty is like fighting among wolves. Those with a little bit of wisdom can go to the fairyland and get some advice, but that's all."

Zhao Ji sighed, the immortals are really cruel, but it is easy to understand after thinking about it, why would he care about the hegemony of monkeys and wolves, it seems that there is really no hope for heavenly soldiers and generals.

After coming out of Gongsun Sheng, he was a little depressed, so he went to Cui Niannu, the reincarnation of Fairy Peony, to relieve his worries.

The Peony Fairy offended the Queen Mother and was demoted to the Lower Realm to be a prostitute and was punished. Zhao Ji believed it. After all, life in the sky is so beautiful, how could it be possible that everyone came to the human world from the Lower Realm? It is more reasonable to make a mistake.

Ah, Lin Lingsu, the liar.

Alas, as expected, Gongsun Sheng was more correct.

If the heavenly soldiers can't point it out, then you have to rely on yourself.

-

The spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, and it is time to deliver New Year coins again.

According to the previous regulations of the Chanyuan Alliance, Song sent 20 pieces of silk and 10 taels of silver to Liao every year. After 40 years, the Liao Kingdom may feel that inflation has risen again, and the price has increased to 30 pieces of silk per year. , 20 taels of silver.

But since then, it hasn't risen again, until Zhao Ji's place.

According to the regulations, the old coins are packaged and sent to the Liao Kingdom every spring.

The fight between the Liao Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom was at a time when money was being spent. The envoys of the Liao Kingdom in Bianliang did nothing else in the beginning of the spring, but only stared at the old coins.

In fact, these old coins are not many for Song Dynasty, and the process of paying protection fees for hundreds of years has long been familiar. Zhao Ji only needs to send people to the capital of Liao Kingdom to send money like every year.

But this year is different from previous years, because last year Jin State occupied the eastern capital of Liao State in Bohai Sea, and put 54 prefectures into its own pocket.

The Liao Kingdom, a behemoth that could not be tried before, has lost so much territory. Zhao Ji couldn't help but have other thoughts. If you give the old coins, you will send troops. The Liao country is now using its troops to deal with the Jin country. If the old coins are delayed for a while... maybe it will be fine.

It is of course best not to give if you can.

The envoy of the Liao Kingdom to the Song Dynasty had a glimpse of Zhao Ji's thoughts and urged him to leave immediately.

Zhao Ji was a little dissatisfied. He urged him for something, and he didn't say no to it. He hated it.

Wang Fu saw what the emperor was thinking, and offered advice, "Now that the Liao Kingdom is too tired to deal with the Jin Kingdom, I'm afraid there's no time to go south. Why don't we send a capable minister to negotiate with them and reduce the amount of the New Year's coins. Otherwise, , Our Song Dynasty is also not good at age, so we can only hold down one year's old coins and give them out the next year."

The implication is that it will not be delivered next year, and will be delivered in the year after next. As for whether it can be delivered on time in the year after next, then you can experience it yourself.

This is a bit like taking advantage of the fire, Zhao Ji likes it very much, it is very pleasant to think about it.

Wang Fu said again: "It's just a matter of sending someone to discuss it. If the Liao Kingdom disagrees, there will be no delay. If it agrees, then it will be the best."

Cai Jing disagreed. After all, Song and Liao have been repaired for a hundred years. There is no need to take the opportunity to make such a request when Liao is in trouble. Liao is only temporarily frustrated. When the adjustments are made and the Jurchens are eliminated, the bitter days of Song Dynasty will come. .

He was about to object when he heard Wang Fu continue to suggest, "Besides, my Song Dynasty has lobbyists like Li Shiqi and Su Qin today."

A young man's face appeared in Cai Jing's mind involuntarily, and he dispelled the idea of ​​dissuading him.

Zhao Ji was overjoyed, thinking that Wang Fu wanted to recommend talents, "Who is this person, just tell me."

Wang Fu said with a smile, "It turns out that the sky is right in front of us, and the officials have seen this man's agility and courage." As he spoke, he looked at Gao Qiu with a smile.

Gao Ming's face immediately appeared in Zhao Ji's mind.

Hmm... If it was him, maybe it would really work.

A tiger's beard can't be pulled out, but now that the tiger is injured, if a good hunter is sent, maybe it can be pulled out.

The corner of Gao Qiu's mouth twitched, even if the officials were present, he couldn't stop losing his composure, and said to Wang Fu, "What kind of hatred do I have with you, you want to hurt my son like this?"

Have you dug your ancestral grave?You want to push my son into the fire pit?

Are Liao people so easy to talk to?If you ran to your door to make such an unreasonable request and got chopped up, where can you go to justify it?

Wang Fu smiled and said, "Taiwei Mo Qi, that's just what I said."

Wang Fu, let me tell you, I have written down this grudge!After glaring at Wang Fu, Gao Qiu pleaded with Zhao Ji, "I am just such a son, the official. He has been in danger several times, and his life was picked up from the ghost gate. Please don't send him to the Liao Kingdom." Besides, he is still young, and he only succeeded by chance before, so I'm afraid he can't take on this important task. He is young and energetic, and he is afraid that a disagreement will bring disaster to the country, but Mr. Wang is eloquent and eloquent. worthy of such a task.”

Zhao Ji smiled and waved his hands, "Gao Aiqing, don't be in a hurry, just talk about whether Gao Ming is suitable or not, let's discuss in the long run."

However, there is one thing to say, Gao Ming is really suitable...

who else.

-

At this time, Gao Ming, who was sitting in the Imperial City Division, had an itchy nose and sneezed softly from the side.

Who is nagging me?