Zhao Ning sighed and said: "I know that the people in Huaixi are suffering. The imperial court has been fighting every year in recent years, and I can't bear it."

Weng Yanguo observed Zhao Guanjia's words with a hint of worry. He thought to himself: Officials think that the implementation of the New Deal can solve people's livelihood problems. If he finds that the implementation of the New Deal cannot solve people's livelihood problems, he will definitely have a grudge against the New Dealers. In this way, Zhao Ding will definitely

Demoted!

In the early days of Wang Jiefu's reform, the young Song Shenzong and Wang Jiefu hit it off, and the two monarchs and ministers kicked off the vigorous reform.

It was also under that situation that Wang Anshi uttered a famous saying that shocked the past and the present: There is no fear of changes in the sky, no fear of ancestors, and no sympathy for human words!

It means: there is no need to fear changes in the way of heaven, there is no need to copy the existing legal system of the previous generation, and there is no need to be afraid of the opposition voices that arise during the reform.

This is the simple materialist philosophy and dialectical thinking of ancient China, and it is also the thinking of society by the elites of this era.

At first, Song Shenzong was full of expectations for Wang Jiefu's reforms.

However, as a large number of problems arose in the reform and encountered strong opposition from the old school, Shenzong wavered several times, and Wang Anshi was later demoted.

With Wang Anshi's example of failure, Weng Yanguo naturally believes that as long as the current New Deal cannot immediately solve the people's livelihood issues that Zhao Guan's family is most worried about, the status of Zhao Ding and other New Deal factions will definitely be shaken.

Next, the monarch and his ministers talked about some issues about the people's livelihood in Huaixi, and Weng Yanguo resigned.

From this interview, Weng Yanguo deduced that Zhao Guan's family seemed to be shaken by the current New Deal.

The purpose of the New Deal was to solve people's livelihood problems. However, now people's livelihood problems have become more and more serious. Although the New Deal has not been pushed through, the government and the people are panicking because of the New Deal.

In the evening, Gao Qiu went to the palace to report.

Gao Qiu said: "Many officials from the three provinces and six ministries attended the banquet, and there were also some idle officials who came to support Weng Yanguo. At the banquet, everyone praised him for his loyalty and love for the people."

"Some people also suggested that the ministers should write a memorial recommending Weng Yanguo to enter the capital and enter the political affairs hall."

Enter the political hall?

It seems that people are really prone to wandering!

Is it like entering the political hall and becoming a prime minister so quickly?

"I understand, you just need to pay close attention and don't alert others."

"yes."

Early on the next morning, a luxurious carriage stopped at the door of Li's house in Tokyo, and a majestic-looking middle-aged man stepped out.

This middle-aged man is naturally the popular Weng Yanguo.

Li Ji, president of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, brought his brother-in-law Weng Yanguo in with the entire Li family.

"Uncle, this is a small gift that my nephew has prepared for you." Li Qing took out an exquisite box.

Weng Yanguo smiled and said: "Oh, you should be filial, let me see what it is."

Weng Yanguo opened the box and found a painting inside.

"Uncle, my nephew knows that you love antiques, calligraphy and paintings, so he searched all over Tokyo and bought Zhang Zeduan's paintings."

"Zhang Zeduan?" Weng Yanguo was shocked.

Zhang Zeduan was a famous painter in the Song Dynasty. His "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" was a tribute to the emperor, who is now the Supreme Emperor.

The more Weng Yanguo looked at this landscape painting, the happier he became: "You have a serious heart."

Li Qing added: "My nephew has also looked for other historical sites. I heard that there are many antiques, calligraphy and paintings there, and it is said that Master Yi An has been summoned to come to the capital."

"Li Qingzhao is coming to the capital?" Weng Yanguo was surprised again.

"There are these rumors outside, saying that Zhao Guan's family personally issued an edict for her to come to Beijing and teach at the University of Tokyo." Li Qing said, "It's a coincidence that my nephew will also apply for the University of Tokyo this year."

Weng Yanguo said: "You'd better not apply for the exam."

Li Ji on the side said: "Why is this? Once you enter the University of Tokyo, you will be a disciple of the emperor."

"What I learned at the University of Tokyo is not sacred knowledge, but the craftsmanship is exquisite. The day when the New Deal is deposed, the University of Tokyo will be closed!"

"real?"

"Of course it's true!"

Li Ji said: "I have long advised you to give up your intention of going to the University of Tokyo. You must go to the University of Tokyo for a woman."

"Oh?" Weng Yanguo became interested, "Which girl do you like?"

"The Qian family, the Qian brothers and sisters are familiar with Taiwei Wang." Li Qing suddenly remembered something and said excitedly, "By the way, uncle, I met a rich man in Tokyo a few days ago. He wants to live in Huaihe

Ximaitian, I introduced him."

"Oh, what's your name?"

"Surname Zhao, name Ning, Zhao Ning."

"But it's unheard of."

Li Ji also said on the side: "I have never heard of it either. Although we have just arrived in Tokyo not long ago, we have never heard of a rich man named Zhao Ning."

Weng Yanguo continued to ask: "How many fields did he buy?"

"One hundred thousand acres!" Li Qing immediately became even more proud, as if telling Weng Yanguo that he had made a great contribution this time.

"One hundred thousand acres!" Weng Yanguo was greatly surprised, and he immediately began to think deeply.

"Last name is Zhao?"

"The surname is Zhao."

Weng Yanguo's expression darkened a little.

"Uncle, what's wrong?"

"The water in Tokyo is very deep, there are countless royal family members, and high-ranking officials are like crucian carp crossing the river. The factions in the DPRK and China are complex, and the official struggles are fierce." Weng Yanguo said.

"Uncle, you are saying that Mr. Zhao may be..."

"I have never heard of a royal relative named Zhao Ning."

Li Qing added: "Then Zhao Ning and Wang Taiwei know each other."

This sentence scared Weng Yanguo to the point where he stood up: "Seriously?"

"Qian Jinshu said it."

Li Qing then recounted that day and the past of the Qian brothers and sisters.

"broken!"

"What's the matter, uncle?"

"Then Zhao Ning may have an extraordinary origin!" Weng Yanguo suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

"this……"

Li Ji added: "During my time in Tokyo, I collected almost all the names of the royal family members, but there is no list of Zhao Ning."

"Are you going to use a pseudonym?" Weng Yanguo started to break out in a cold sweat, "Li Qing, please describe the appearance of that official Zhao again."

Li Qing quickly recalled and then began to describe.

The more he described it, the darker Weng Yanguo's expression became, and finally he said: "Maybe it's King Kang."

Li and his son were also surprised: "Prince Kang?"

"Uncle, what is King Kang doing with his land?"

"King Kang inspected the clan's property to do business for His Majesty. Now he is going to Huaixi to buy land..."

As soon as Weng Yanguo said these words, there was a sudden silence in the room.

"When did their people come to see you again?"

"The first month...the seventh day of the first lunar month."

"Quick! Send someone to Shouchun to find Wang Zhongheng. Quickly inform him that no fields will be sold. He won't say a word at this time!"

"yes!"

"I'm going to visit Prince Kang, but maybe I'm not Prince Kang."

In the afternoon, Weng Yanguo arrived at Prince Kang's Mansion. Zhao Gou had been free recently, so he met Weng Yanguo.

As soon as Weng Yanguo saw King Kang, he immediately ruled it out.

Because Li Qing described Zhao Ning as having sword eyebrows and a heroic appearance, while King Kang was much more delicate.

After King Kang was ruled out, Weng Yanguo breathed a sigh of relief. At least he never thought that he would dare to buy land without being a member of the royal family. After all, the previous case involving the clan had a huge impact.

Since King Kang has ruled it out, he must be just an ordinary rich man. There are many people with the surname Zhao in the world, and it is not just the royal family with the surname Zhao.

Haha, could it be that His Majesty the Emperor should pay a private visit incognito?

That's impossible. If His Majesty had met Qian Jinshu, the Qian brothers and sisters would have already risen to prominence, and it would be impossible for them to have tea in Fanlou.

But after being cautious for thousands of years, Weng Yanguo still sent someone to visit Shouchun.

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, it is already the end of the first year.

Gao Qiu entered the palace excitedly, and presented the secret letter from Shouchun and the land purchase information to Zhao Ning.
Chapter completed!