Chapter 1241 Five ladies? (Seeking monthly ticket)
In the main hall.
Zhong Shidao, who had just returned to Beijing, first told Zhao Kai about the situation in the north.
Zhao Kai learned that the situation in Yanyun had been very stable, and that under Zongze's management, the people of Yanyun had gradually accepted their identity as people of the Song Dynasty and lived and worked in peace and contentment. He couldn't help but be overjoyed and praised Zhong Shidao. Zongze and others
After all, the emperor also needs achievements. Recovering Yanyun and appeasing the people will be recorded in the annals of history, and will also make the people have full confidence in the current regime.
The other ministers were naturally overjoyed.
After talking about the affairs in the Yanyun area, Zhao Kai suddenly said: "About the news about Xixia's independence, all of you dear friends should already know it, and there is also news from the northwest. Xixia will send envoys here. Judging from the itinerary, Xixia
The envoys must be late for the New Year's Day gathering, so it turns out that they are not here for the New Year's Day gathering. I wonder what your dear friends think of this?"
Chen Dong was the first to stand up and said: "To report to the emperor, the ministers thought that this was just a repeat of Xixia's old tricks. They saw the Jin army defeated by our Song Dynasty, so they chose the stronger ones and attached themselves to them. This is the heart of a villain, and we should not have close friendship.
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Zhao Kai nodded, but said nothing.
Someone else stood up and said: "Your Majesty, what Chen Yushi said is right. Xixia has always wanted to be an independent king, but because its country is weak, it has to rely on powerful countries. Now that Xixia is independent, it will definitely anger the Jin Kingdom.
The few troops of Xixia are no match for the Jin State at all, so I think that Xixia sent envoys with ulterior motives to sow discord between us and the Jin State. The Song Dynasty has just restored old friendship with the Jin State. If it is because of
Xixia offended the Jin Kingdom because it was a small loss but a big loss, which was not a wise move."
Since Zhao Kai and Li Qi's plans were carried out secretly, many ministers in the court did not know about it. Only a few people could guess some of it with their own intelligence. But they were not sure.
Zhao Kai smiled and nodded again, still refusing to comment.
Li Gang stood up and said passionately: "It is true that we formed an alliance with the Jin Kingdom, but it is not a matter of offending. We have our principles. As long as we do not violate the covenant, it is not the Jin Kingdom's turn to judge what we do.
If you're afraid of this and that, then what's the difference from before?"
He has always been a hardliner, and what he hates most in his life is kowtowing to others. What he is targeting is not how to handle this matter, but what the person said just now.
Zhao Kaiwu nodded a few times and asked Master Zhong, "Lieutenant Zhong, you were born in the northwest and have had many contacts with Xixia. What do you think of this matter?"
Zhong Shidao stood up and said: "Reporting to the emperor, since I was not in the capital earlier, I did not know the purpose of the Xixia envoy's visit and did not know how to deal with it. However, in the past few years, Xixia and I, the Song Dynasty, had an affair.
The exchanges were very close, and while the Jin State was allied with the Song Dynasty, it repeatedly sowed our relationship with Xixia, and even forced Xixia to send troops to the Song Dynasty. I don’t know if anyone in the Jin State was afraid of the envoys sent by the Song Dynasty.
condemn."
These words sounded weak, but after hearing this, many ministers felt their cheeks become hot, as if they had been slapped several times.
Qin Hui stood up and said: "I think what Commander Zhong said is very reasonable. We should decide this matter based on our own interests and it has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Jin."
He has been with Li Qi for so long and is used to using the word profit to measure everything.
"My dear friends, you are right. This has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Jin. My dear friends, please don't put your mind on those irrelevant things." Zhao Kai's tone was calm, but the meaning was very obvious, and he said: "Then
I wonder how Qin Shaozai thinks we should respond?"
Qin Hui said: "Wei Chen thinks that Xixia's visit this time is just for trade between the two countries. To resume trade with Xixia, for us, the Song Dynasty, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, so why not do it."
Zhao Kai smiled and nodded: "Then I'll leave this negotiation to you and the economic envoy."
"ah?"
Qin Hui was stunned.
Zhao Kai said: "Is there any problem?"
"I obey my orders."
Qin Hui hurriedly raised his body and saluted, but his eyes passed over the silent Li Qi. The reason why he lost his composure just now was because he always thought that this matter would be handed over to Li Qi for follow-up, and Li Qi had always been in charge.
All diplomatic matters, Zhao Kai handed over this task to him without saying a word, and he was shocked.
After the morning court ended, Zhao Kai sent people to invite Li Qi and Zhong Shidao to the harem for final discussions on opening up the southern battlefield.
In fact, regarding the opening of the southern battlefield, Zhao Kai and Li Qi have always had reservations about this. They do not want to bring the matter to the court for discussion, because they all know that this will definitely be opposed by many people, so they do not want to discuss it in the court.
In the early stages of the war, Zhao Kai had no public plans, and he would probably have to wait until the Song Dynasty actually sent troops at the earliest.
This is also the reason why Zhao Kai handed over the negotiations with Xixia to Qin Hui and Bai Qiannuo, because Li Qi was no longer in the capital at that time.
As for cultivating teachers, they are under the control of three dignitaries. You can't hide it even if you want to.
The three of them talked from noon until midnight, and Li Qi and Zhong Shidao resigned. After this discussion, the general policy had been set. Regarding the deployment of the army, it was determined that Yue Fei would lead 40,000 elite Forbidden Army troops and Han Shizhong would lead 20,000 troops.
Navy, a total of 60,000 troops.
Because Li Qi still has a lot of things to arrange before and after New Year's Day, he will go to Jiangnan around Lantern Festival to take over the southern war situation.
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The New Year is approaching, and after the baptism of war, not only did it not destroy the diplomacy of the Song Dynasty, but it made the surrounding countries more aware of this great country in the Central Plains. They sent envoys to attend the first New Year's Day meeting of Zhao Kai after he ascended the throne. There were also many
Businessmen also rushed over.
Since Zhao Kai was more determined than Song Huizong in the policy of expanding overseas trade and actively promoted exports and imports from the court and the private sector to foreign countries, this year is a good year for merchants all over the world.
Of course, Li Qi was the biggest beneficiary. He personally participated in all the negotiations on the sale and purchase. All the dead contracts in the hands of Zui Xianju Group were activated due to the arrival of these old partners, and the appearance of Glass also
It shocked the world. All foreign businessmen who came to the capital placed orders one after another, hoping to introduce glass as soon as possible, even if it was broken glass. A large amount of money continued to pour into Zuixianju. The debt of more than 100,000 yuan was also repaid.
At 7788, there are only 20000 to 30000 coins left. Once again, businessmen at home and abroad can see the power of Zuixianju.
This made Wu Furong so happy that he even smiled crookedly in his sleep.
December twenty-seven.
Because Zheng Yi very urgently hopes to welcome the New Year with Zhang Runer, he set the wedding date for today.
Although Zhang Run'er's grandfather and grandson have always lived in the Qin Mansion, they have nothing to do with Mrs. Qin after all. Zhang Run'er and Li Qi only have a master-disciple relationship, and Li Qi's weight is not enough. Therefore, when Zhang Run'er gets married, it will be left to Gao Gao
Mr. and Mrs. Qiu are masters of diplomacy and manage everything with their own hands.
Early that morning, before dawn, Li Qi and his whole family hurried to the Taiwei Mansion.
Halfway through the journey, the carriage suddenly stopped, and Ma Qiao said again: "Commander Bu, that looks like Mrs. Qin's sedan."
"Yeah?"
"Where is it? Let me see---Sister Wang, Sister Wang."
Li Qigang was about to stick his head out of the window to take a look, but Feng Yinu beat him to it.
Mrs. Qin in the sedan next to her also opened the curtain and said, "It's you!"
"Is Sister Wang going to attend Run'er's wedding too?"
"Um."
"That's great." Feng Yinu waved his hand and said, "Sister Wang, please come sit with us and let's have a good conversation."
Ji Hongnu also stretched out his head and invited Mrs. Qin to get on the carriage.
But Mrs. Qin seemed very hesitant.
Feng Yinu said again: "Sister Wang, don't worry, my husband will go sit in your sedan chair."
Li Qi on the side saw that he had been betrayed like this, and said angrily: "I said this great beauty, when did I agree?"
"Husband?"
Feng Yinu let out a squeak, and Li Qi immediately surrendered, saying: "Okay, okay, okay, I'm going to be abandoned as soon as I die, I'm going to leave. Isn't it okay for me to leave? You guys have to cherish this journey, which can't be shorter."
"He doesn't want to live among women's chirping. The sound of "shenyin" is quite good.
When Mrs. Qin saw Li Qi getting down from the carriage, she had no choice but to get off the sedan.
Li Qi came over and said in surprise: "I never thought you would go, madam!"
Mrs. Qin asked in astonishment: "Can't I go?"
Li Qi said hey: "Isn't Zheng Er your old "qingren"? Now that he has found a new love, don't you feel a little bit disappointed and depressed in your heart?"
This is not the first time Li Qi has used this topic to tease Mrs. Qin. It is rare for her to explain it, and she doesn't like to explain it. She said lightly: "There is nothing in this world that makes me more happy than you sitting in my sedan chair."
I’m depressed.”
After saying that, he got into the carriage with the support of Xiaotao's guards.
Li Qi was stunned. When did this lady speak so well? Suddenly he heard bursts of laughter coming from the car. Li Qi was slightly startled and cursed inwardly, Damn it, damn it, I still want to sit down.
What can you do to me?
Then I heard Feng Yinu say: "Husband, let's take the first step."
Go first? This congratulation to the family will be divided into two batches. Li Qi was about to open his mouth to teach Feng Yinu what the three cardinal principles and five constant principles are, but he didn't expect that hateful guy from Maqiao, waved his riding whip and walked away.
This time Li Qi was completely dumbfounded. Damn it! Seriously! Without saying a word, he flicked his front and flew onto the sedan, roaring: "Chase me."
Chase?
The four bearers looked at the carriage that had gone away, their eyes full of powerlessness.
Li Qi also knew that he would definitely not be able to catch up, but he thought that Feng Yinu and the others would be waiting for him in front. Unfortunately, he did not see Feng Yinu and the others until he arrived in front of Taiwei Gao's mansion.
Li Qi was completely angry and wished he could relieve himself on Mrs. Qin's sedan chair and write "The King of Golden Knife Chefs is here to sit down".
When I got off the sedan, I saw not the four beauties, but the idiot from Gao Yanei. He was wearing a brand new purple robe, and even the red flowers on his temples had been replaced with purple ones. All kinds of coquettish people, standing in front of the door, that arrogant smile is really quite embarrassing.
"Huh? Yanei, are you changing colors today?"
Li Qi walked forward, pointed at the purple flowers on Gao Yamen's temples and said with a smile.
Gao Yanei tilted his head, trying his best to let Li Qi see the whole picture, and hehe said: "What? Isn't it beautiful? I'm not afraid to tell you, you can get more than a dozen of this flower."
"It's so expensive? It's just a lie."
"Why are you lying to me? This flower is very rare and only blooms in winter."
"Really? If you want to buy something next time, you can come to me."
"Are you also a flower lover?"
"I don't really like it, but I love picking flowers." Li Qi chuckled and said, "By the way, are Hong Slave and the others here?"
Gao Yanei listened in a daze and simply stopped thinking about it. When he heard Li Qi's question again, his face darkened immediately and he said angrily: "You have the nerve to say that, your beloved disciple, my You are late for my god-sister's wedding, you really disappoint me."
Li Qi was confused by what Gao Yanei said. He looked around and found that he didn't even see a single figure. The other guests had not arrived yet and it was getting very early. He hummed: "What do you mean by that? I We went out before dawn, why are we late?"
Gao Yanei hummed: "Then why did your five wives come a quarter of an hour earlier than you? If you are not late, what are you?"
"I'll tell you again, just because others are early, it doesn't mean that I'm late. You think this is relativity, which makes no sense. And it's all because--wait, five ladies? When did I have five more Where’s the madam?”
"Why not? It's such a simple count. How could I make a mistake in counting?" Gao Yanei counted with his hands and said: "Look, Lady Feng, Lady Hong, Lady Yelu, Mrs. Qin----."
"Wait."
Li Qi raised his hand and said: "How many times do I have to tell you before you can remember that I have nothing to do with Mrs. Qin. Please stop talking nonsense. You call him Mrs. Qin. If you want to count, don't count me." The one with the surname Li is here."
Gao Yanei leaned his face closer and whispered: "Aren't you more excited because you are called Mrs. Qin?"