Five hundred thousand yuan given to Zhao Zongji is a risky investment. ("")
Chen Ke is a ruthless character. At best, such a person is daring to think and act, but at worst, he is daring to act.
Although his historical knowledge is not rich, he at least knows that the emperor of the Song Dynasty after Renzong was Zhao Zongshi, who later changed his name to Zhao Shu. Ordinarily, knowing this, most people will be eager to hug him. As long as his IQ is above the level, he can survive at least for a lifetime.
Glory and wealth. Isn’t this what Chen Ke is pursuing?
But he didn't, because among the emperors of the Song Dynasty, the one he disliked the most was Zhao Shu. Although Zhao Zongshi is now known as a wise king, there are a large number of shameless or ignorant scholars who brag about him, and his reputation is as good as that of a saint.
.But this only made Chen Ke despise him even more.
The memory from the previous life allowed Chen Ke to know his true face - looking at Zhao Shu's three and a half years of reign, it can be summarized in five words "animal's current record". After he ascended the throne, Zhao Shu's true colors were revealed, a wolf-hearted and a dog-like person.
Extremely shameless. Not only did he show no gratitude to Emperor Renzong who gave him the throne, he also vented in various forms the overwhelming resentment accumulated by two generations of father and son against the official father and son.
When all the people were grieving and the mountains and rivers were eclipsed, he pretended to be crazy and stupid in front of Emperor Renzong because he couldn't cry and wanted to hide his ecstasy; during the period of hot filial piety, he drove Emperor Renzong's daughter out of the palace, and then
He let his sisters and daughters move in. Throughout his reign, he showed great favor to his family, and almost every younger brother was granted the title of king. However, Emperor Renzong's widow and daughter were almost all embarrassed and fell into poverty.
What's even more disgusting is that he was also indifferent, contemptuous and extremely humiliating towards his nominal mother, the Queen Mother Cao, which made it almost impossible for the old lady to gain a foothold in the palace. He also refused to call Emperor Renzong his father, and insisted on enshrining his father as his father.
Examination for the emperor. For this reason, a vigorous Puyi dispute broke out. Gentlemen despised his conduct and raised their eyebrows for Emperor Renzong one after another. They were all deposed by him one by one. In just three and a half years, the DPRK gave advice to him.
When the time comes, the virtuous ministers return home, and the villain seizes the opportunity to ascend to power...
Of course, the evaluation of an emperor depends on his political achievements. Unfortunately, Zhao Zongshi did nothing. Perhaps it was retribution. He died after struggling for three years. (Temple) His only contribution to the Song Dynasty
His contribution was giving birth to Song Shenzong. Unfortunately, that was the main culprit of the Song Dynasty's fall. Not to mention Shenzong's two sons, Zhezong and Huizong...
It is not an exaggeration to say that the Northern Song Dynasty was tortured to death by three generations of emperors. It could not be worse anyway. Why not try another emperor?
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Chen Ke hates Zhao Zongshi. The thought of flattering this man makes him feel sick. Moreover, his several actions in Beijing have completely offended Zhao Zongshi's family. When he becomes emperor in the future, he will definitely not escape misery.
ending.
Now it seems that if you want to be safe and worry-free for the rest of your life, it is not enough to pass the Jinshi examination. You must also prevent Zhao Zongshi from becoming emperor.
In Chen Ke's opinion, Zhao Zongshi does not belong to this throne. At least at this time, the official family has no intention of passing the throne to him.
In this case, why not help your good brother Zhao Zongji? Princes, generals and ministers would rather have the seed. Who said that the crown would not fall on his head? What's more, Zhao Zongshi's situation was even worse than him... The Song Dynasty did not kill scholar-bureaucrats.
As long as Chen Ke is admitted to Jinshi, he can always save his life.
But there is no ancestral precept not to kill the clan.
This is a risky investment. Between licking Zhao Zongshi's asshole and taking risks, Chen Ke will definitely choose the latter.
But as long as it is an investment, there will be failure. Once it fails, there may be no place for him in the Song Dynasty, so Chen Ke will use another 500,000 yuan to develop a retreat for his family...
Three days later at dusk, Chen Ke and Song Duanping, wearing straight jackets and buns, carrying gifts, went out in formal attire. They went to the street and called two rickshaws... The rickshaws at this time were no different from the rickshaws of later generations.
...I sat in the car and headed east, toward Taiping Bridge.
In the golden autumn, the city is filled with the intoxicating fragrance of chrysanthemums, and the Taiping Bridge area is bustling with people. Various pleasant hawking sounds come and go like a competition, mixed with the laughter of children chasing each other, playing hide and seek, and setting off firecrackers. ("") Obviously,
The market has recovered from the disaster and is vibrant again.
The rickshaw stopped on the street near Taiping Bridge. Chen Ke and Song Duanping got down and took two steps inside. They discovered that they were different from other places... The street was much quieter, and the shops were neat and orderly, with many blue and white stripes hanging on them.
banners, and the 'leaf' graphics that can be seen everywhere.
Pedestrians walking on the street, although wearing Hanfu such as straight jackets and Taoist robes, mostly have high noses, deep eyes and curly hair, and wear a small blue hat on their heads.
This is the residential area designated by Emperor Taizu for the Yizileye people, Lanmao Street.
Although they retain their unique brand, the people of Yiji Leye have lived in Bianjing for hundreds of years and have worked very hard to integrate into the environment of the Song Dynasty. They wear the clothes of the Song Dynasty, speak Chinese and use Chinese characters, so they walk into
In this small world of Jewish people, Chen Ke and others did not feel the slightest bit incompatible.
The Jews were accustomed to seeing several Han people walking in and would not make a fuss. However, Chen Ke was tall and eye-catching, and he quickly attracted the attention of a Kunlun slave.
The Kunlun slave walked over quickly, bowed deeply to Chen Ke, and said in stiff Chinese: "Is the official's surname Chen?"
"That's right." Chen Ke nodded: "How did you know my surname is Chen?"
"My master's surname is Bai." Kunlun Nu said respectfully, "It is said that high officials are superior to others, so I rashly stepped forward and asked."
"But shopkeeper Bai from Dongdu Jiaozipu?" Chen Ke said with a smile.
"Exactly." Kunlun slave led Chen Ke and the two of them to a decent house in the alley.
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Bai Yaming's residence is a typical Chinese-style residence. It is decorated with lights and colorful and filled with guests.
Hearing that Chen Ke had arrived, Bai Yaming personally greeted him at the door. Chen Ke smiled and clasped his fists and said, "Congratulations to Brother Bai on your son."
"Thank you so much," Bai Yaming sang with a beaming face: "Brother Sanlang and Brother Song can come, and the humble house will be full of glory. Please come in quickly."
As Kong'er led them inside, Bai Yaming whispered: "Our rabbi and Levi are here today. After the ceremony, they promised to talk to you."
"Brother Bai has taken the trouble." Chen Ke smiled slightly and said, "Now, let us concentrate on praying for the little man of the Bai family."
Bai Yaming smiled happily, stretched out his hand and said, "Please!"
When you enter the hall, it is still purely Chinese-style furnishings, but when you enter the hall inside, it is a different scene. The floor is covered with a thick carpet, and guests are sitting on the floor. There is a low table in front of them, with grapes, pomegranates, etc.
Several kinds of fruits are provided, but only water in clay pots is provided.
There were many guests who came to watch the ceremony. Chen Ke and Song Duanping were arranged to sit down. Bai Yaming called his brother over and asked him to accompany the two distinguished guests, then he excused himself and went to greet others.
Bai Yaming's younger brother is called Bai Yiju. He looks about sixteen or seventeen years old, has thick black curly hair, and a pair of bright eyes. He inherited the enthusiasm and shrewdness of the Jews. After greetings, he introduced the two of them later.
The ceremony allowed them to be mentally prepared so as not to be frightened.
As soon as Chen Ke came to the capital, he got acquainted with Bai Yaming, but his contact with Yici Leye progressed slowly. However, Chen Ke could also understand that such a troubled nation has been persecuted and constantly attacked for thousands of years.
Being in exile will naturally develop a cautious and safety-first character. Especially when he revealed the way for them to make a fortune, it aroused the wariness of these people.
For half a year, Chen Ke only maintained ceremonial contacts with Bai Yaming. The two had dinner together several times and talked about how to get rich, but they were all in restaurants outside and never visited here.
A few days ago, Chen Ke received an invitation from Bai Yaming, saying that his youngest son was holding a teaching ceremony, and he respectfully invited him to come and watch the ceremony at this time.
Because of the Jewish boss in his previous life, Chen Ke knew their customs fairly well. He knew that eight days after a boy was born, a solemn religious ceremony would be held, and relatives and friends would be invited to watch the ceremony. If the customs had not changed, this seemed to be their
A signal to change your attitude towards yourself.
The Jews are punctual. When it is not until the You hour, the guests will gather together, and the ceremony will start on time at the You hour.
After informing the guests that they could do whatever they wanted, everyone's eyes fell on the white-haired old man at the head. He wore a white melon cap and a white robe, with one hand on a thick book and a solemn look on his face.
There was silence in the hall, and the guests all knelt on the thick carpet with pious expressions on their faces.
Chen Ke and other few non-believers also held their breath and kept silent for fear of disturbing this solemn ceremony.
The old man closed his eyes slightly and uttered words that were very different from Chinese. The short and melodious tone was exactly what Chen Ke had heard in his previous life... Although he did not know Hebrew, he was very familiar with these prayers.
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The old man recited a sentence, and as soon as he was given happiness and good fortune, people began to recite the same sentence. For a while, the hall was filled with the resounding Hebrew and the sound of pious prayers, which seemed to reverberate with a sacred feeling.
"What are you talking about?" Song Duanping couldn't help but asked quietly.
Chen Ke then translated for him in a low voice:
“Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one.
You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
Keep in mind what I command you today, and teach your children diligently,
Talk about it when you sit at home, and when you walk by the road, when you lie down, and when you rise up;
Also, tie it on your hand as a sign and wear it on your forehead as a scripture;
And you shall write it on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates..."
