Yi Song

Chapter 252 Very pleased Zhao Ji
Accompanied by Liu Ruoyu, Zhao Ji walked slowly on the road to Baozhuan Palace.

The Long Live Mountain project has come to an end, and only one-third of the project has been built according to the original drawings.

Zheng Juzhong didn't care about it, but Bai Shizhong couldn't. Only Wang Fu was left, and his money-making methods were not half as good as Cai Jing's. In addition, there were no minions like Zhu Meng outside, so it was difficult to support such a large project with all his strength.

Therefore, in the tacit understanding of the group, Lin Lingsu and other real people performed some miracles, pretended to be gods, and stopped this fatal project that took four years and cost tens of millions of dollars.

God gave the name "Genyue" to Zhao Ji, who still had some unfinished thoughts and felt a little comfort.

Even if only one-third of Genyue is built, there are still two mountains in the north and south, forming a situation of mountains surrounded by mountains and plains in the middle. The southern mountains are lined with peaks like a screen, and the northern ridges have long waves on the far shore, with a radius of more than ten miles.

The north ridge is as round as a long whale, with a waist diameter of a hundred feet. Its east peak stands tall, with a huge stone tree called Feilai Peak. The peak has sharp edges and looks like a cloud and a crane, rising above the city walls.

Thousands of plum trees were planted in the ridge, and it was named Meiling. The mountain root structure is a green hall. When the plum blossoms are in full bloom, there is a state of "green and fragrant".

The southern mountain is called Shoushan, and it is adjacent to Yanchi in the west. The soil is added to form a large slope. In the southeast of the slope, there are dense cypress trees with tens of thousands of branches and leaves supporting susu, like a dragon and snake covered with a pillar. This is called Longbai Slope. There is another hill on the south side of the slope, spanning more than two miles. The scenery is so wonderful that it is called Furong City.

In Beiling and Nanshan, there are Chenglan and Kunyun pavilions. There is also a library that is square on the outside and as round as a half moon on the inside, and the Eight Immortals Pavilion with a round house. There are also Huiyun Hall, Lanxiuxuan, Longyintang, Zishiyan, Chaozhendeng and other scenes dotted among them.

"Ruoyu, I had a dream last night."

Baozhuan Palace is integrated with Genyue and becomes one of the main bodies of its architectural complex.

Zhao Ji was dressed in a vermilion Taoist robe and a pure gold Taoist crown on his head. He walked with his hands behind his back and walked leisurely and contentedly.

Then he said cheerfully: "But Erlang is better than Tong Guan. He spends a lot of money to do big things, while Tong Guan spends a lot of money to do small things. He has been in the northwest for more than ten years and spent tens of millions of military expenditures. What the hell did he give me? !”

"After all, a Pingxia battle costs 9.7 million guan." Zhao Ji was heartbroken. "Erlang, you are even more lavish than Tong Guan."

At this time, Liu Ruoyu suddenly realized that another Liang Shicheng was in charge of the official confidential writings. He acted as a master of pens and had clear eyes and ears, and was deeply trusted by Zhao Ji.

"When we return to the official house, the financial report sent by the Shaanxi Transportation Department with the good news shows that the total money and food spent previously was 5.6 million guan. To pacify the old Lingwu area, deploy defenses in Hexi, and station troops in Hetao, another 4.1 million guan will be needed. Starting from next year, in addition to the supply from Hedong, Shaanxi Province, the imperial court will need to spend another 2.3 million yuan in food every year."

You can go to Jie Pavilion by pedaling from Chaozhen, but the pedaling road is winding and winding, climbing up the stone, and suddenly the road is cut off by the mountain, and then there are wooden stacks, leaning against the stone, and winding around, like a difficult and dangerous Shu road.

Together with Li Yan, who succeeded Yang Jian in charge of the palace's finances, and Huang Jingchen, who was responsible for the daily life of the harem, they were also known as the three giants of the chamberlain.

"Erlang Pingxia, how much did it cost?"

It is divided into two pavilions in the middle, namely Liubi Pavilion in the east and Huanshan Pavilion in the west, as well as Chaofeng Pavilion and Sanxiu Pavilion.

The buildings in the garden include pavilions, pavilions, restaurants and halls; the mountains include gangfu caves, cliffs and walls; the spring pools include rivers, gorges, streams, and waterfalls. There are also trees, lush grass, animals and birds, and its beauty is hard to describe in full.

Liu Ruoyu was more than half a body behind him, bending down and leaning forward with his upper body. His footsteps lagged behind, but his ears followed the officials closely.

He didn't say anything. He knew that at this moment, he only needed to listen and did not need to speak.

"I dreamed about Taizu and Emperor Taizong. They wore twelve crowns on their heads, twelve chapter robes, and stepped on seven-colored auspicious clouds. They descended to earth hand in hand. One held a tripod in his hand, and the other held a seal. Said. Someone who is destined to do so has come out, and the country and country of thousands of miles away should be handed over to this person.

I reached out to receive the tripod seal, but before I could receive it, I woke up from my dream. what a pity. Liu Ruoyu immediately said: "This dream shows that the officials are people who are destined to prosper the Song Dynasty." The official family has not yet received the tripod seal from Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong. It may be that the old land in Hexi has been restored, and the long-cherished wish of the ancestors has only been half fulfilled.

When the sixteen states of Yanyun were recovered, Taizu Taizong naturally handed over the tripod seal to the officials in his dream. "

"I think so too." Zhao Jizhi nodded with satisfaction.

After walking for more than a hundred steps, Zhao Ji suddenly spoke again: "Ma Zheng and his son are on an envoy to the Northeast and will soon return to the court. The campaign to attack Liao with gold is about to be completed, and the recovery of the sixteen states of Yanyun can be put on the agenda. You said, Yan Do you still want Erlang to go with the matter about Yun?"

Liu Ruoyu lowered his head slightly, thought for a few moments and then replied: "No!"

Zhao Ji couldn't help but turned around and asked, "Why?"

"In the Battle of Pingxia, Liu Jie made great contributions to his hard work. When the time comes, he will lead the army northward and conquer the sixteen states of Yanyun, and his achievements will be unworthy! The official family is a benevolent and virtuous king. At that time, public sentiment will be raging, and the government and the public will adopt the ancestral system. The official family will How to deal with it will harm the eternal harmony between kings and ministers, which is not beautiful. "

Zhao Ji thoughtfully said, "Yes, even if Erlang pays homage to the fifth sister, he is still a relative, not an eunuch. Some things have been done, but some achievements have not been accomplished. It's just that in the Sixteenth State of Yanyun, without Erlang leading the army, does he have a chance of winning? I am very distressed.”

Liu Ruoyu rolled his eyes and said: "The official family, why not divide it into two?"

"split into two?"

"Yes, the official family. To recover the sixteen states of Yanyun, we need the efforts of Hebei and Hedong. Hebei mainly attacks Yanshan, taking You, Shun, Ru, Tan, Ji, Zhuo, Yi, Jing, Xin, Zhuo, Gui, Wu, Wei Twelve Prefectures (Note 1). Hedong mainly attacked Yunxiang, taking the four prefectures of Ying, Huan, Shuo and Yun.

You can make Erlang take charge of Hedong and lead the troops out of the clouds. Send another important minister to take charge of Hebei, send troops to Youyan, and respond to the left and right, and great things can be accomplished. "

Zhao Ji's face was full of excitement, "This is a great thing! What a wonderful idea! What a wonderful idea! The Western bandits are divided into two. Li Qianshun retreats to Liangzhou, and Brother Richard flees to the north of Monan. He may invade from the east to the south at any time. Erlang still needs to be in charge of Hedong in Shaanxi.

The sixteen states of Yanyun were recovered and divided into two, with Liu Erlang taking charge of the left side. With his response, the Hebei soldiers and horses on the right will not be isolated and helpless. Ruoyu, your advice is commendable for your loyalty.

Others say that you come from the fifth sister's family and have a close relationship with Erlang. I think this is ridiculous and slanderous. If you are stupid, you are loyal and selfless. "

Liu Ruoyu lowered his head and replied: "Wei Chen's life was saved by Queen Mingda, and the grace of survival must be repaid to the fifth sister. I love the house as much as Wu, so I am somewhat close to Erlang. But I understand that I am a minister of the official family. Official. The family expressed their trust, and the minister's liver, brain, body and bones were all repaid to the official family.

The two benevolences are one private and the other public. I can clearly distinguish them and dare not mix them into one. "

Zhao Ji couldn't help but stretched out his right hand and patted Liu Ruoyu's shoulder.

"Ruoyu is my confidant. Coach Hebei, who do you think is suitable?"

"This involves a major military and state matter. I dare not make false statements. I ask the officials to make their own decisions." Liu Ruoyu immediately replied.

Zhao Ji nodded with satisfaction: "There is no rush, there is still time, we will discuss this matter in the long term."

Note 1: The sixteen states of Yanyun should include Hui and Mozhou, which are today Hejian and Renqiu. In the previous Zhou Dynasty, Chai Rong led the Northern Expedition and recovered the two prefectures of Hui and Mo. In order to maintain the sixteen-state queue, two states, Yi (Yixian) and Jing (Zunhua), were added.

(End of this chapter)