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"what?"

Zhao Gou's eyes widened all of a sudden, "You...what did you say?"

"Weichen said that Chen Qing has recovered Shaanxi Road and Hanzhong."

Zhao Gou was stunned, he sat down slumped, his heart was in a mess.

He asked after a while, "Is this news reliable?"

Zhang Jun nodded, "It should be reliable!"

This news is like knocking over a bottle of five flavors, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty, rushing to his heart together, Zhao Gou really panicked, he really hoped that Chen Qing would be destroyed by the Jin Kingdom, he would rather see the enemy than face the rebellion .

But Chen Qing seized Shaanxi Road. Isn't he going to separate the entire Northwest?

At this time, Zhao Gou suddenly remembered something, and asked quickly: "Ai Qing said he restored Shaanxi Road? Why did you use the word Guangfu?"

Zhang Jun said with a smile: "Your Majesty, he defeated the enemy army and seized Shaanxi Road in the name of the Song Army. Since it is in the name of the Song Army, of course the word Guangfu must be used!"

Zhao Gou tentatively asked: "You mean, he is still Song Chen?"

"Your Majesty, Chen Qing was single-handedly picked up by this official. This official knows him very well. Although he is relatively rebellious and has always opposed the system of civil servants leading the army, he will not betray the Song Dynasty like Liu Yu. He refuses to come to court, just for It's just for self-preservation."

"But he killed the supervisor, and he has already betrayed me by this."

"Your Majesty, there is one thing that I have never dared to say. Chen Qing once wrote a letter to me. In the letter, he assured me that he never killed the supervisor. He said that the supervisor was killed by Liu Guangshi. , In order to seek wealth and murder, the supervisory army brought several 10 taels of silver and went south."

"Hmph! You actually planted the blame on Liu Guangshi. Does Liu Guangshi have the guts to kill the supervising army?"

Zhang Jun bowed and said: "Your Majesty, it is very easy for Chen Qing to kill the supervising army. He will definitely kill someone with a knife. For example, the supervising army went to inspect the border of Xixia and was killed by the Xixia sentry. This is Chen Qing's way of doing things. He will never Make yourself the mastermind of the murder."

"Forget it, I won't mention the matter of supervising the army, I only care about whether he is Song Chen or not?"

"It can be, but it can also be said that it is not."

"How do you say that?"

"If Your Majesty wants to transfer him, or wants to call him back to the court, I'm afraid he won't obey, but he is flying the Song flag, and he is still the envoy of Xihe Road, and he admits that he is a Song minister."

"I understand, he is actually a Song official who supports soldiers and supports himself."

"Your Majesty, I suggest that you entrust him with the Xuanfu Envoy of Shaanxi Road and order him to sit in the northwest. If Your Majesty is sincere enough, I think he will accept His Majesty's canonization and continue to be a Song official. At least everyone will not be embarrassed. And maybe one day, he can regain Bianliang."

"Can he regain Bianliang?" Zhao Gou really doubted.

Zhang Jun smiled slightly, "It's like the court never expected him to regain Shaanxi Road, but he did it."

Zhao Gou was really tempted, he nodded, "Let me think about this matter again."

……

Lu Yihao almost stayed up all night. He waited anxiously in the lobby for the official's order. Usually the official would issue an order at night, announcing that he would be removed from the position of Prime Minister, but there was no movement until the middle of the night. Lu Yihao finally couldn't survive. Drowsy, sat on a chair and fell asleep.

Waking up at dawn, Lu Yihao only felt his head was very heavy, his nose was stuffy, and his throat was hoarse.

"Did anyone come to announce the decree last night?" He asked hoarsely.

The maid whispered from the side: "Report to the Lord, no one came to announce the decree."

Lu Yihao felt strange, he lifted the quilt covering his body and struggled to stand up, two maids hurried forward to support him.

At this time, a servant girl ran over in a panic and said, "My lord, someone is coming from the palace!"

Lu Yihao's heart sank, it was time to come, and fate could not escape.

He had no choice but to force himself to come to the front hall. An eunuch stepped forward to salute and said with a smile: "Mr. Lu, the official invites you to enter the palace, and we have something to discuss!"

Lu Yihao was a little puzzled and asked, "Didn't your father-in-law come to deliver the decree?"

"No! Our family is just here to inform Lu Xianggong to enter the palace!"

Lu Yihao was puzzled, so he nodded, "I'll tidy up a bit and enter the palace right away!"

Lu Yihao tidied up a bit, then got into the official sedan chair and entered the palace.

……

Lu Yihao came to the imperial study room, waited for a while, and an eunuch came out and said: "The official family invites you to see me!"

Lu Yihao stepped into the imperial study room with all his strength, but saw that several other ministers were there, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "I will see you, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Gou saw that his face was ugly, so he asked with concern: "Mr. Lu seems to be in poor health?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I just didn't sleep well last night, there is no other problem."

"Then Mr. Lu will go back to rest early later. Mr. Lu is getting old, so it's important to take care of your health!"

Lu Yihao was really surprised, why is the official's attitude so good?He secretly glanced at Qin Hui, only to see that his face was gloomy and he didn't say a word.

Lu Yihao hurriedly said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern!"

Zhao Gou took out a document, wrote two words on it, and put it back in the drawer.

Lu Yihao could see clearly that the document was his own resignation letter, and he could also see clearly the two words written by the official with a red pen on the resignation letter, which was 'No! 'Two words.

Lu Yihao was stunned, the officials did not approve his resignation, so why did he deny it in front of him?

He faintly realized that something big must have happened.

At this time, Zhang Jun coughed and said to Lu Yihao: "Mr. Lu, I have received definite news that Chen Qing has recovered Shaanxi Road. This matter is of great importance. I would like to invite Mr. Lu to discuss it together."

Lu Yihao suddenly had a kind of enlightenment like enlightenment. Why didn't the edict to dismiss the prime minister that he was worried about come so late?Why did the officials reject the resignation in front of him?It turns out there are reasons.

At this time, Lu Yihao finally understood the importance of Chen Qing. As long as Chen Qing was there, the officials would not dare to dismiss him easily. No wonder Qin Hui's face was so ugly.

After understanding this point, the haze in Lu Yihao's heart was swept away, and his spirit became refreshed.

He knew that he had to make a statement first, so Lu Yihao hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it is great news that Chen Qing regained Shaanxi Road!"

Zhao Gou is waiting for him to express his opinion!He nodded, "Chen Qing has made great contributions to the community. I have initially considered promoting him to the Minister of the Ministry of Inspection and Industry, Doctor Jin Ziguanglu, as the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road, and changed his title to Qin Guogong. I wonder if Lu Xianggong thinks it is appropriate?"

Lu Yihao knew well that the officials wanted to persuade Chen Qing to accept the award, and as long as Chen Qing accepted it, he would still be a minister of the Song Dynasty.

Lu Yihao said slowly: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Chapter 563 Moving

After retreating from the imperial study, Zhang Jun quickly stepped forward to catch up with Lu Yihao, "Mr. Lu, stay a while!"

Lu Yihao stopped in his tracks and looked at Zhang Jun with a smile on his face. Lu Yihao knew that Zhang Jun and himself were in the same position on Chen Qing. If Chen Qing rebelled, Zhang Jun, as the referrer, would be to blame, not to mention himself.

Therefore, holding Chen Qing back is in the immediate interests of himself and Zhang Jun.

Zhang Jun stepped forward and said in a low voice: "I originally suggested that the officials make Chen Qing the king of Hanzhong County, but the officials and the Queen Mother disagree, so we have to let it go!"

Lu Yihao shook his head, "He is so young, it is already an exception to be named the Duke of the country, and he may not be able to afford to be named the king again."

"Grand Lu is right!"

Zhang Jun said again: "There is one more thing, Mr. Lu needs to be aware of it. Lu Hang is heinous and heinous. I'm afraid he will die, and his younger brother Datong will also be dismissed because of this. The officials have made it clear."

Lu Yihao shook his head, "If you are guilty, you should be punished severely. I will never cover up!"

"That's good. Chen Qing has to ask Lu Gong to write a letter to persuade him to accept the court's award!"

"Is this what the officials mean?"

"Of course the officials won't say it clearly, but Mr. Lu still can't see it? Qin Hui tried so hard to target him, but he still failed in the end. Isn't it because of Chen Qing that the officials changed their attitude towards Mr. Lu?"

"I see. I will write a letter today. Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for announcing it."

The two saluted and left separately. Lu Yihao was a little out of shape, so he asked for leave and returned to the mansion.

Lu Yihao was sitting in the sedan chair, but he heard cheers from the street. He opened the sedan chair curtain, and saw a few soldiers rushing to beat the gong, shouting: "Great news, the Song Army has recovered Shaanxi Road! Great news, the Song Army has recovered Shaanxi Road!" "

Pedestrians on the road cheered excitedly, and many people even ran out with bowls and bowls to beat, 'Dang!when!when! The sound of gongs and drums gradually became louder.

Lu Yihao put down the sedan chair curtain, and felt a little emotional in his heart. No matter how the court authorities calculated and weighed politically, ordinary people were the most simple. They would be happy from the bottom of their hearts when they heard that the lost land was recovered and the Tartars were expelled.

Back in the mansion, Lu Yihao immediately wrote a letter and ordered his confidant to send it to Jingzhao City.

……

On the Weishui River, a fleet of hundreds of large ships has been slowly moving on the water. This is almost all the ships that can be found on Shaanxi Road and Xihe Road. There are 120 ships in total, ranging from three hundred stones to thousands of stones. Yes, the fleet sailed from Chengji County to Jingzhao Chang'an County.

Of course, this is not the first time they have transported. In fact, for the past two months, this fleet has been traveling between Jingzhao and Chengji counties, transporting a large amount of supplies and wealth to Jingzhao.

But this time, the ships transported the family members and servants of the generals and officials. Chen Qing's family members, maids and guards took two large ships.

Lu Xiu has been pregnant for six months, so she cannot take a carriage, but can only take a boat. Lu Xiu sits lazily in the cabin, leaning on the cushion, holding a teacup and looking out of the window. Opposite her is Zhao Qiaoyun. Concentrating on mending the skirt.

Zhao Qiaoyun has completely lost her previous thin appearance. She has a relatively petite figure, a pretty face, a gentle and elegant temperament, and there is always a hint of sadness in her quiet eyes.

In Lu Xiu's memory, she has mended this skirt for the second time. Who would dare to believe that this frugal woman is actually the majestic Emperor Ji, the younger sister of today's emperor.

Lu Xiu couldn't help but glanced at Yu Ying and Yu Lian who were sitting diagonally across from each other and writing. Yu Ying didn't change much, but Lu Xiu could feel the change in Yu Lian. She was rosy, her cheeks had a hint of pink, and her waist and hips had grown. Lu Xiu knew what all this meant.

During the period before her husband went to war, Yu Lian had to go to the study room to deliver tea every night. After going there for more than half an hour, Lu Xiu also opened her eyes and closed her eyes, but Yu Ying was more honest and never dared to go beyond that step. .

The two sisters have completely different personalities. Lu Xiu likes Yu Ying more, and Yu Lian is too seductive, which makes Lu Xiu feel a little jealous.

Lu Xiu looked away, and smiled at Zhao Qiaoyun: "The guard on the shore, General Sun, seems to be very concerned about you. When you were walking around outside the ship, I found him watching you all the time."

Zhao Qiaoyun's hand trembled, and the needle poked her finger. She sucked her finger and said in a low voice, "Senior sister, stop talking nonsense!"

"Hmm! I know she is Yang Tongzhi's apprentice, and she seems to be from a wealthy family in Huangzhou. He really doesn't know your identity."

Zhao Qiaoyun calmly said: "Senior sister, don't mention your identity, I am just an ordinary girl, I just don't want to get married."

"Junior Sister really doesn't intend to marry?"

Zhao Qiaoyun was silent, raised her head for a moment and sighed: "Being with Master is the happiest time in my life, and I don't want to lose it."

Lu Xiu smiled without saying a word. Zhao Qiaoyun, who never drank alcohol since the master's birthday banquet, made an exception and drank three glasses of wine with her husband, and sat beside her husband. She smiled happily, and the sadness in her eyes was swept away. Lu Xiu completely understood Zhao Qiaoyun's thoughts.

But what if you understand?No matter whether Zhao Qiaoyun admits it or not, she is still an Emperor Concubine, so how could a dignified Concubine be someone else's second wife?

"Qiaoyun, I'll give you some new skirts later, so you don't need to mend them."

Zhao Qiaoyun shook her head, "Thank you, sister, I still have a few new skirts over there! I'll put this one away after I mend it, and I don't plan to wear it anymore."

"You! I can't bear to throw away old things, and sooner or later they will pile up into mountains."

Zhao Qiaoyun lowered his head and smiled, but didn't answer.

At this time, Li Qingzhao walked into the cabin with Chen Ji in his arms and said with a smile: "The boatman said that we will arrive soon, let's pack up our things!"

……

The fleet entered the Cao River from the Weishui River, slowly sailed along the Cao River, and slowly entered the gate of Jingzhao Water City. Zhao Qiaoyun found a general on the shore staring at her intently, and she turned her head away quickly.

The fleet sailed into the Shuicheng Gate, and the duty of guarding the cavalry ended here. The commander of the cavalry made Sun Jian a little melancholy. When he saw Zhao Qiaoyun once in Chengji County, he was immediately shocked. There is only one wife, no concubines, and he also saw Mrs. Dutong, who is pregnant, not that petite woman.

During these days on the road, he saw that woman several times, but she never looked at him directly. Mrs. Dutong greeted him with a smile, which moved Sun Jian, but also felt an indescribable loss.

With a low sigh, Sun Jian turned his horse around and went back to the barracks.

The magnificence and prosperity of Jingzhao City amazed everyone. Although Lu Xiu and Zhao Qiaoyun grew up in Bianliang, they lived in a small place for a long time, and suddenly came to this largest city in the northwest, which still made their eyes shine.

"I like it here, and I don't want to go back to Qinzhou!"

The female guard Tao Qiniang's outspoken sigh made everyone laugh. In fact, this was exactly what they were thinking. Everyone fell in love with this bustling city.

"Master, you don't regret selling the teahouse now!" Lu Xiu covered her mouth and smiled.

Li Qingzhao nodded and smiled, "I want to find the most prosperous place and continue to open teahouses!"

……

The big ship stopped slowly at the East Wharf, and everyone got off the big ship with their luggage, and then changed to a dozen large ox carts and continued on their way.

The ox cart stopped slowly in front of a magnificent gate, and the housekeeper Tian and Mrs. Wen who had arrived before both came up to welcome them.

"Madam, you have worked hard!"

Lu Xiu was helped out of the bullock cart, she looked at the gate and said in surprise: "This looks like a palace gate!"

Aunt Wen smiled and said: "Madam doesn't know, this place was originally a palace, and here is only a side entrance, the main entrance is the official office, the side entrance is the entrance to the residence, and the back entrance is the wharf."

Zhao Qiaoyun stared blankly at the side door, and suddenly asked: "Ms. Wen, is the lake inside still there?"

"It's still there! It's a beautiful lake."

Lu Xiu grabbed Zhao Qiaoyun and asked in a low voice, "Have you been here?"

Zhao Qiaoyun nodded, "I lived here for a while when I was a child. When I was very young, with my mother, I only had one side of the lake. It seems that there is a small island."