Song Emperor Jiangshan

And what about rain plants?Does it mean that if there is enough rain, plants will grow well?

I don't understand the meaning, so I can only guess. Fortunately, when Xiao Shan was in the National Defense University, he was reprimanded by the instructor all the year round. Just decide what to say.

He had just seen Zhao Gou and Qin Hui's expressions, Zhao Gou's expression changed as soon as Zhao Yuan's words fell, and Qin Hui's smile was a little unnatural.Obviously, Zhao Yuan was scolding the two around the corner, and the scolding words must be very common, the kind that everyone understands.

Xiao Shan analyzed in his mind, Zhao Yuan definitely did not dare to scold Zhao Gou, even when he scolded Zhao Gou himself, Zhao Yuan would have defended him a lot, let alone in front of Zhao Gou now?Then he must be scolding Qin Hui.But Zhao Gou's face changed color, naturally the content of the scolding was related to some things he had done.

Scolding Qin Hui while being extremely careful can still accidentally hurt Zhao Gou's heart. Apart from Qin Hui betraying the country and negotiating a peace, what else could be going on?

Xiao Shan didn't care whether Zhao Yuan's words were "big meatballs filled the house, and abundant rain watered the wildly growing plants", anyway, he just needed to hit the essential point.

Xiao Shan avoided the most important and took the lightest, thinking that since you test me with things I don’t understand, I’ll answer you with things you absolutely don’t understand!

Xiao Shan didn't change his face, and said: "Your Highness's sentence is very simple, everyone understands it, so why do you need to explain it? Xiaomin has heard of another sentence called 'On Protracted War'."

Sure enough, Zhao Gou, Qin Hui, Zhao Yuan and Shi Hao were all taken aback. Zhao Gou asked, "What about protracted war?"

As a student of the National Defense University, Xiao Shan took "Selected Works of Mao" as a basic course, and "On Protracted War" was a famous article selected by Mao, which told what strategy China should implement when the Japanese invaded China.

Although thousands of years apart, they were all proposed when our forces were retreating steadily in the face of alien invasion. What's even more wonderful is that the central idea of ​​this "On Protracted War" is "We want to be wretched, we want to be low-key, and we want to keep a low profile. We must preserve our strength and wait for the decisive battle in a long, long time." This central idea can cater to Zhao Gou's idea of ​​"We don't want to fight, we want to hide in a corner and live our lives silently".Xiao Shan only needs a little adaptation, and he can answer fluently: "This is what a friend of mine said. "Xiao Shan has no pressure to drag the Taizu of the Celestial Dynasty out to be his friend." He said that some pessimistic and disappointed people said that the Great Song Dynasty would In the end, the final victory was not Song’s; some impatient people came out and said: Song will soon be able to defeat the Kingdom of Jin, without spending a lot of effort. These arguments are wrong. Since His Majesty Jianyan ascended the throne, he has fought north and south, Sixteen Spring and Autumn Periods have completely refuted the saying that the Great Song Dynasty is exhausted. Facts show that as long as there is His Majesty, the Great Song Dynasty will always be there! Your Majesty is the soul of our Dynasty and the cornerstone of our Great Song Dynasty's existence."

Xiao Shan changed Zhao Gou's failure in the first half of his life, and described him as a hero who led the people to resist the Jin soldiers.Although Zhao Gou knew that Xiao Shan was flattering himself, he was very happy with this fresh flattery.Although he didn't agree with Xiao Shan's words, he didn't refute them either, so he acquiesced to the flattery.

Xiao Shan continued: "The 14-year war has gone through many hardships, and it didn't stop until a few months ago. This fact also shows that those who say that they can quickly regain the Central Plains and attack Huanglong without any effort are short-sighted. , I can’t see the strength and strength of the enemy at all!” When Xiao Shan said this, he felt a little guilty, and he obviously scolded even Yue Fei.While saying these words, he said silently in his heart: Yue Wumu, I offended you, I have passed this test, and I will offer incense to you in another day to make amends.

Zhao Yuan had no expression on his face, but Xiao Shan noticed that his hands were hidden in his sleeves.

Zhao Gou appreciated the phrase "the facts have proved" in Xiao Shan's words very much. Xiao Shan repeatedly put gold on Zhao Gou's face under the name of "the facts are so". Zhao Gou felt very comfortable, and felt that what Xiao Shan said Makes sense.

Seeing Zhao Gou's eyes showing approval, Xiao Shan knew that he was right, and began to recite "Selected Works of Mao" without any scruples: "My friend said that some people before the court showed various acute illnesses. For example, during the Jingkang period, there was Li Gang and Li Xianggong who said that he would recover Hebei within a month, but the result could only be a waste of life and money; Zong Ze once said that he had occupied Kaifeng, but was actually taken away by the Jin people again in an instant. Later, several times of the Northern Expedition were too impatient, not only failed, but also wasted national strength. These words seem to make sense, but in fact they are groundless and specious empty talk."

"And some people, when they hear about the peace talks, feel that disaster is imminent, and they are even more short-sighted! The Song Dynasty has a vast land, rich resources, outstanding people, and the Jin Kingdom is only separated from the north of the Yangtze River. Back then, the Taizu raised an army with a size of land and owned the world. Your Majesty now has such a vast Land, why worry about the failure of major events in the future? From this point of view, my Great Song Dynasty is far from those alarmist words. The Great Song Dynasty still has a lot of power to contend with the Kingdom of Jin. If it weren't for this, the Jin people would not ask for peace .”

Zhao Gou took a new look at Xiao Shan and nodded unconsciously: "Did you figure out these yourself?"

Xiao Shan wanted to say yes, but it would obviously arouse Qin Hui's suspicion - if he showed his sharpness at a young age, he would definitely be in trouble.

Xiao Shan said: "Xiaomin is only less than sixteen this year, how can he understand these important national affairs, it was said by a friend of mine, Xiaomin thinks what he said is very reasonable, so he just parrots it!"

Zhao Gou praised: "Your friend is very knowledgeable and thinks the same as me! I also said once that although the peace negotiation has been decided, we should not relax our guard. If the Jin soldiers provoke, I don't have to be afraid of them!"

Xiao Shan noticed that when Zhao Gou said this, a very subtle expression quickly crossed Qin Hui's face.And Zhao Yuan had a sad look on his face.Everyone has already seen the future fate of the Song Dynasty—decline until it perishes. Only Zhao Gou didn't know its true face in Lushan Mountain. Maybe he knew it vaguely, but he just didn't want to face it.Now hearing Xiao Shan's remarks like this, it seems that he has received great comfort in his heart.

Zhao Gou asked: "Your friend, have you ever told you what to do after the peace talks?"

Xiao Shan said: "Yes, but what he said about turning the outside line into an inside line, avoiding frontal combat when the strength is insufficient, about concentrating power for development, about moving behind enemy lines, etc., are a bit esoteric, and the common people don't understand it."

It's not that Xiao Shan didn't understand, but he saw Qin Hui's unfriendly expression, and he remembered his identity as a 15-year-old child of an oil seller. No matter how much he knew and understood, he couldn't say too much. many.

What's more, there has been controversy over Qin Hui's true identity throughout history, and it is not clear whether he is a spy sent by the Kingdom of Jin.Just now when Zhao Gou said, "The peace negotiation has been decided, and the armament must not be relaxed", Qin Hui's expression was a little subtle.

Xiao Shan felt that it was enough for him to fool Zhao Gou, and there was no need to talk too much to this emperor who liked to pretend to be B, anyway, it was useless to talk about it.

Zhao Gou said: "What's your friend's name? You can become an official now? I think what he said is quite in my heart, and I will ask him to see him tomorrow."

Xiao Shan thought to himself: It’s because the main idea of ​​this article, “Be obscene and keep a low profile” fits your ideas very well, and it gives you an open and aboveboard reason to live in peace.

He had a look of regret on his face: "My friend is surnamed Li and named Desheng. He was from the Two Lakes. Unfortunately, he passed away in the eighth year of Shaoxing. It has been four years now. He has been living in seclusion in the mountains and has never been an official. Me and When he met, he was only in his teens, although he thought he was very knowledgeable, but because of the long interval, most of the things he said were almost forgotten."

When Xiao Shan said this, no one looked at it, but he also knew that the sentence "I almost forgot" was enough to leave an impression that he was a bit smart but not too wise. For the prince's companion, this level is just good.

Zhao Gou couldn't help but sighed, and said: "I read history in the past, and saw Fan Wenzheng fairing the Western Xia Rebellion, but it is a pity that he was not born at this time." Fan Wenzheng is Fan Zhongyan, a character Zhao Gou has always liked very much. .

Everyone refused to answer Zhao Gou's words, and Zhao Gou felt a little regretful: "I never thought that this Li Desheng would also be buried in the mountains and forests. It's a pity that we can't see him."

After finishing speaking, he turned his head to Zhao Yuan and said, "This Qin Shan is good and very knowledgeable. The more you get close to him, the better you will be." His tone obviously cannot be questioned.

Zhao Yuan was extremely annoyed in his heart, but Zhao Gou had already spoken in such a tone, which meant that it was irreparable and he could only accept it.He saluted honestly and answered yes.

Qin Hui said: "Your Majesty's peace negotiation has been concluded, and it is really a beautiful story through the ages to save thousands of lives from the flames of war! As for Li Desheng, he himself is not blessed and cannot see the day of peace."

After Qin Hui's words fell, the official dishes had already been served, and no one mentioned this matter anymore.

The dishes are very rich, such as carved plum balls, dense winter melon fish, plum meat cakes, cooked quail seeds, lamb tongue sticks, quail soup, fried sand fish lining soup, hand-washing crabs, five treasures, blood powder soup, etc. The whole table was full, Xiao Shan was still sitting next to Zhao Yuan, Shi Hao was sitting at the bottom, Zhao Gou was sitting at the front, and Qin Hui was accompanying him.

Xiao Shan looked at the dishes on the table, his stomach was already growling, but he knew that he was eating with the emperor, so he didn't dare to move his chopsticks casually, he was referring to Shi Hao's actions.Seeing Shi Hao move, he moves as he pleases, and toasts during the banquet, Zhao Yuan sees that Xiao Shan is a foregone conclusion that he will accompany him in the reading, so he no longer embarrasses him, and said a few words to him during the banquet, but his tone became very polite and distant .

Qin Hui was observing Xiao Shan and Zhao Yuan carefully, weighing their use value.

After one meal, Zhao Gou ate very comfortably. The only regret in his heart was that Li Desheng, who was "in harmony with his soul", died, so he couldn't see him.

Zhao Gou and Zhao Yuan didn't leave until evening, and when Xiao Shan was about to leave, Qin Hui stopped him.

"Qin Shan, your parents are also at the house and are talking to my wife. You should go and meet them first!"

Xiao Shan wasn't too surprised by Qin Hui's behavior. He kept thinking about why Qin Hui chose him while eating.Why is he so sure that he is willing to be his spy and blackmailing himself with his parents is definitely indispensable, but this can only guarantee that he will not betray him. How can he prevent himself from working abroad, not working, and obeying others?

But Qin Hui didn't talk much to Xiao Shan, but ordered the servant to take Xiao Shan to the inner house, saying that he was going to see his wife.

Qin Hui's wife, Wang Shi, looked relatively young. She was already in her 50s and [-]s, and she was still well-maintained. When Xiao Shan entered, Wang Shi was talking to Wang Meiniang.

After Xiao Shan entered, he saluted Mrs. Wang.

Wang smiled and said: "Okay, okay. It's really fate. Your father's surname is Qin, and your mother's surname is Wang. My master and I have never had a son. Although we adopted one before, we have fewer heirs. Today we have another one. It's really fate. !"

Xiao Shan was suspicious, he didn't know what Wang and his adoptive mother had said, he just saw his adoptive father Qin Chong sitting outside with a worried expression on his face.

Mrs. Wang just said a few polite words to Xiao Shan, and did not keep the three of them.

When Xiao Shan, Qin Chong, and Wang Meiniang left the Qin residence, Qin Chong couldn't help sighing, and Wang Meiniang also looked sad, and completely lost the smiling face in front of Qin Hui's wife, Wang Shi.

Xiao Shan didn't ask too many questions on the road, and he didn't ask until after returning home, when the family of three closed the door to talk, "Father, mother, they... what did they tell you?"

Qin Chong didn't speak, Wang Meiniang said: "Amao, you...you run away secretly! Lin'an is not a place for you to stay..." As she said, Wang Meiniang actually shed tears.

Xiao Shan thought for a while, and said: "Did Qin Hui threaten that if I don't want to be a companion to His Highness, I will trouble you? It's just to be a companion to the prince, and it's decided by the officials themselves. As scary as you think?"

Wang Meiniang wept and said: "Amao, you are young and don't understand the key points. We are just buying oil. Why did Mr. Qin suddenly accept you as a foster son? Naturally, you are required to do something bad."

Xiao Shan's heart skipped a beat, thinking that Qin Hui's mouth wouldn't be so big, right?He hasn't even mentioned to me about being a spy, so he told my parents first?It doesn't make sense!

Then he asked: "Qin Hui only said that it would be a good job for me to be the prince's companion, why not?"

Wang Meiniang looked at Xiao Shan, and said anxiously: "Son, why are you so stupid? Where in the world would a prime minister accept the son of an oil merchant as a foster son on a whim? If everything is abnormal, it must be a demon. Bad things are for you to do."

Xiao Shan doesn't care about Qin Hui's mission, what he cares about now is how to clean himself up in front of Zhao Yuan as soon as possible!

Qin Mansion

Qin Hui's wife, Mrs. Wang, frowned, and said in a bad tone: "Old man, is Qin Shan your illegitimate child outside? I saw that girl is beautiful, and she used to be a prostitute. Do you two have something to do with each other?"

After being scolded by Wang, Qin Hui was furious and wanted to lose his temper, but he was afraid of guilt, so he had to explain patiently: "Madam, you have wronged me! If that Qin Shan is really my son, how could I take him away?" To die? I just want him to be my eyeliner!"

Mrs. Wang didn't believe it, and said, "Since I'm an eyeliner, I want to win him over. His family is an oil buyer. It's enough to give him two dollars. What's the need for such a big fanfare? There is already an illegitimate son, Lin Yifei, and now another one comes out, you Are you trying to piss me off?"

Qin Hui was very annoyed at being scolded by Wang's head and face, and wanted to do something at that time.When he just raised his hand, he saw the scar on Wang's forehead, which was left by Wang and him to save him when they were prisoners in the Kingdom of Jin.

Thinking of the difficult years the two had in the Kingdom of Jin, Qin Hui finally sighed, and said, "A woman's opinion! Although King Pu'an is young, he has shown dissatisfaction with me many times. At today's banquet, he is even more knowledgeable and ambitious. Dazhi. If I don’t find someone to watch him and monitor him, I really don’t feel at ease. Qin Shan has the same surname as mine and has some friendship with King Pu’an. He is a good candidate. His Majesty will not come to my house every day. If you are recommended, the time and environment are not as good as today. At that time, the matter was urgent, how could there be time to use money to win over?"

Wang said: "Didn't you already plant spies in his mansion? Why are you sending one there with great fanfare? King Pu'an is not a fool. Now that child is your adopted son, King Pu'an will guard against him everywhere." , what news can I find out?"

Qin Hui said: "You don't understand! The spies are in the dark. King Pu'an is very shrewd and careful in his actions. It is very likely that those spies will be caught and dealt with on the spot. It will be difficult for me to install them again. This Xiaoshan is With His Majesty's personal promise, no matter how dissatisfied King Pu'an is with him, as long as he can't find conclusive evidence, he can't be driven away. I don't need him to investigate any secrets at all, I just call him over to ask the officials of Prince Pu'an's mansion. Daily life, coupled with the intelligence of secret agents, King Pu'an can't get my hands on it! Now that he has an extra Xiaoshan in his house, most of his energy will be used to guard against this bright person. The spies inserted in will not have so much energy to guard against."

After thinking about it, Wang finally understood that Qin Hui had counted a target for Zhao Yuan, so that Zhao Yuan would focus most of his energy on preventing and removing the target from Xiao Shan, instead of noticing the real spy.Even if something happened in the mansion, Zhao Yuan would only suspect Xiao Shan did it, and get rid of him after finding the evidence.

It is equivalent to using Xiao Shan, a spy on the surface, to cover the real spy, double insurance.

but……

Wang said: "Why accept him as a foster son, he is an oil seller, you don't think his status is low?"

Qin Hui couldn't help laughing: "An oil seller is even more unworthy to be a companion for the prince! I accepted him as a foster son, but I just gave him an excuse to enter the Pu'an Palace. Besides, what is your identity? When I was in the Kingdom of Jin, did I have a lot of status?"

Qin Hui mentioned Wang's sadness in one sentence. The two of them had been prisoners of the Jin Kingdom for four years, and life was very difficult. Wang was harassed by Jin soldiers many times.If Qin Hui hadn't hugged Wan Yanchang's thigh later, and was released by the golden man after he advocated a reconciliation, the two of them would still be living a life that was not as good as a pig or a dog in the state of Jin.

Mrs. Wang was silent for a while, and after a while she adjusted her mood, and said, "Master, you can make sure that Qin Shan will help you with all his heart? I have met that person just now, and it seems unreliable."

Qin Hui sneered and said: "His parents are in my hands, so he dare not act rashly. Although the two couples are Qin Shan's adoptive father and adoptive mother, but I tried a little today, and he is very obedient. I heard that he was adopted from a young age. Yes, the relationship with Qin Chong and his wife should be very deep."

After a while, Qin Hui said again: "It doesn't matter if it's unreliable, it's definitely impossible for him to see the secret of the truth, and he doesn't need to be reliable as a target. And I saw that he was deliberately in the official house today. Showing in front of him that he only wants to enter the palace, although his words are somewhat innovative, he is just a utilitarian who wants to climb high. This kind of person is best dealt with, and he will bow his head and listen to him if he is a little intimidating."

Mrs. Wang didn't quite agree with Qin Hui's opinion of Xiao Shan. This woman has a more sensitive sense of smell than Qin Hui, but now she doesn't want to argue with her husband. Let him be your Highness's companion."

Qin Hui waved his hand: "He is my adopted son, and he has the best background! The officials don't look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face, and he handled it well today, which is very pleasing to the officials. Hmm... there is only one thing that is a little suspicious, I Judging from his conversation today, it doesn’t seem like he came from an oil shop, but he has already asked people to inquire about it, so there shouldn’t be any incidents.”

Mrs. Wang thought for a while and said: "He is acting desperately to climb up today. He is mercenary and shameless. That's the appearance of a businessman. His mother used to be an oiran, and I saw that his mother's conversation is not bad. Maybe his mother has a heart at home. I might have taught it."

Qin Hui nodded, and said: "I only hope that the government will establish a crown prince in the future, not Pu'an County King. This child is still so young, so I can spend so much effort to guard against him. If he grows up and has his own power , it will be incredible."

Wang said: "It's too long-term thinking. Now the official family is only in their 30s, and the crown prince is still far away!"

Qin Hui pondered for a moment, and said: "I see that the officials still have illusions about having a son. I heard from the eunuchs in the palace that the officials have rewarded Imperial Physician Wang a lot today. They just hope that the panacea from Imperial Physician Wang can make him feel better." Give birth to a son. You have the same surname as Imperial Physician Wang, so go find a relative, so that we can know what's going on in the official family in time and help each other."

Wang was taken aback, very unhappy.Wang Taiyi was born as a quack doctor, and became Zhao Gou's confidant because he treated Zhao Gou's impotence.To recognize relatives with such a person, Wang always felt uncomfortable.But what Qin Hui said had some truths, so Wang could only agree.

Qin Hui didn't say that again, and suddenly said: "Tomorrow, remember to send two reliable people to the oil shop in the name of taking care of the adopted son, and watch the two couples, so that they can be arrested at any time in an emergency!"

Mrs. Wang answered, and they rested.

In the palace, Zhao Yuan was still unwilling to be let in by Qin Hui.

He found an opportunity to meet Zhao Gou once, and after talking a few gossips, he dismissed the court ladies and eunuchs, sat next to Zhao Gou, and said, "Father, Mr. Qin must send his adoptive son to his son." Don’t you think it’s suspicious to read here as a companion? He’s the prime minister, what is he doing with my palace affairs? I don’t believe he can’t find another good future for his adopted son.”

Zhao Gou smiled and said: "It's just for reading, don't worry too much. Besides, Qin Shan is not bad, he knows how to advance and retreat when he speaks. Although he is the adopted son of Mr. Qin, he is your good friend. At your age, you should pay more attention to him." Good friends!"

Zhao Yuan understands the underlying meaning of Zhao Gou's words: Qin Hui's adoptive son comes to your house, you can also win him over and use him as your eyeliner.

But when Xiao Shan came to his house, he could see everything, and as long as he wanted to, he could get a lot of news.This kind of environment is extremely unfavorable to oneself.

Zhao Yuan disapproved of Zhao Gou's handling from the bottom of his heart, but Zhao Gou's answer also gave himself a very big signal, that is--Zhao Gou actually did not trust Qin Hui completely like he appeared on the surface and satisfied.

Because if he had complete trust and satisfaction in Qin Hui, he would only scold himself rather than say such specious words.

But obviously, he didn't intend to have any conflict with Qin Hui, let alone turn against him, but acquiesced to this behavior of putting nails in the prince's side.

Maybe this is the emperor's consideration for weighing, Zhao Yuan thought silently in his heart, but then he sighed softly in his heart, if the emperor's attitude has been so ambiguous, maybe it won't take long, what he can do Things and people to control will gradually decrease.If there is that day, what should I do?

The author has something to say: Note: Li Desheng is a pseudonym that Lao Mao once used.Lao Mao's name is a forbidden word, I can't type it...