Outside the imperial city, Han Qi and others were waiting to enter the palace.

"Grandpa, Liao envoy is here." An official hurried over with oil on the corner of his mouth, and he obviously ate on the road.

“Where?”

Han Qi yawned and the official who came to report said, "I will be taken into the city and am preparing to resettle."

Zeng Gongliang sneered: "The Liao people were defeated in Baozhou. What are they going to do? Threat? The Song Dynasty did not accept the threat."

Han Qi shook his head and said, "I guess it's not, it's just that the Liao envoy came so fast, it's a bit strange."

Not long after the Battle of Baozhou ended, it was logical that Yelu Hongji was in anger, so he had no time or mood to arrange an envoy to come to the Song Dynasty.

"Yelu Hongji is afraid that he is here to seek peace."

Bao Zheng's words made Zeng Gongliang a little puzzled, "What are he asking for? The Song Dynasty cannot attack them... Hiss... Are you talking about... the proofreading under Fanyang City? And the breaking of Laishui... scared Yelu Hongji?"

The monarch and ministers in the court almost praised Chen An's attack on Laishui, and they all felt very pleased. However, Bao Zheng was said to have chased Chen An and killed three streets, scolding him for not knowing the importance of it. If something went wrong, he would not be able to come back this time.

"The Liao people lost several times, and Yelu Hongji only wanted to seek a big victory to save his face. But after the defeat of Baozhou, he felt that this road was not working for the time being, but he was still worried..."

Bao Zheng said in a little entangled manner: "But he is still worried that the Song Dynasty will have more people like Chen An, and then he will encourage the officials' northern expedition. At that time, when the battle begins, it is unknown who will win or lose!"

"But Yelu Hongji decided not to bet on the country's fortune!" Han Qi said confidently: "According to Chen An's words, he was wearing shoes. However, before the Song Dynasty, he was defeated by the Liao people, and those who were barefoot were naturally not afraid of wearing shoes..."

Zeng Gongliang nodded and said, "But those who wear shoes have to worry about hurting their shoes. That's what Yelu Hongji is like."

Bao Zheng said: "That's true, don't forget that there is a Xixia next to him eyeing him. Yelu Hongji probably regrets it at this moment, regretting that he shouldn't have started a war with the Xixia people. Now the situation is getting more and more turbulent, and he must first appease the Xixia people."

"When the Liao envoy is here, it should be to ease the situation." Han Qi said confidently: "I don't care about this matter anymore. I will report it to the official family and ask Chen An to go. Hey, that Tang Ren was not bad before, why don't he go?"

"Why are you a replacement?" Zeng Gongliang felt that Lao Han's attitude was not right, "Chen An is the most confident?"

Tang Ren also came. He was a little confused when he heard Han Qi's words. He thought that Han Qi had such a high opinion of him. He turned around and told Chen County Duke that it was good news after all.

If he wants to be promoted in the future, Chen An’s support is one thing, and the opinions of the prime ministers are also very important. After receiving Han Qi’s approval, this is a bonus point, and Chen An will definitely be happy.

Han Qi smiled bitterly, "Chen An almost burned Yelu Hongji to death with a fire. This time he even read the Liao people under Fanyang City, which made the Liao people feel ashamed and angry. I am worried that the Liao people will assassinate him."

"As for Tang Ren, it would be fine if he was assassinated, and the Song Dynasty would naturally avenge him."

Tang Ren felt his heart fall into the ice hole, and his whole body was trembling coldly.

Is this a matter of feeling that someone dies irrelevant?

“It’s open.”

The palace gate was wide open and everyone entered in a row.

Han Qi and others walked ahead, no one dared to come over, and they were very quiet.

Chen Zhongheng came towards him and whispered in a low voice: "My dear masters, please wait outside the imperial city, and the official family will come out later."

"I'm leaving the palace again?" Han Qi asked, "Where are you going?"

This question was a taboo, and Zeng Gongliang coughed dryly, "The whereabouts of the officials should not be investigated."

Han Qi is inquiring now. What if you arrange for assassination in advance?

Of course Han Qi would not do this, but this is a rule and cannot be overcome.

However, after Zhao Shu ascended the throne, many of the rules were broken, especially after he became ill, the rules were just toys in his eyes.

Han Qi said angrily: "If I can't trust me, what's the point of doing this prime minister?"

He looked at Zeng Gongliang, probably thinking that this man always stumbling on him, so he said dissatisfiedly: "I worry too much!"

This suggests that Zeng Gongliang is a fool.

Lao Zeng became angry when he heard this and said, "People's hearts are unpredictable."

People's hearts are separated from their belly, God knows what you, Han Qi, are thinking.

Is this going to fight?

Chen Zhongheng wanted to see the scene of the fight between the prime ministers from the bottom of his heart. He thought it would be very interesting, so he stepped back a little.

“What to do when you step back?”

Someone asked behind him, and Chen Zhongheng subconsciously said, "Let's watch the fun!"

His body suddenly stiffened, and Han Qi and others were already looking at this side, but they were unable to salute.

Zhao Shu was wearing plain clothes and slowly came under the escort of Zhang Banian and others.

Chen Zhongheng hurried forward to serve, and Zhao Shu said lightly: "The sky is getting colder. I see you getting fatter. This is not good. Go back and go to Jinmingchi to move ice for a few days..."

I……

That's Jin Mingchi!

People in the ice well will dig ice after it is frozen, and the large pieces of ice chiseled will be transported back to the palace and wait for use in the summer of the coming year.

Those ice cubes are very heavy, and Chen Zhongheng feels that he can't bear it!

"Let's go, follow me to the outer city and meet those returning Han people."

Returned Han people?

When Baozhou fought against Han Qi, the chief officer of the Han Dynasty, he immediately thought of the incident of Shen An attacking Laishui and sweeping the Han people back.

Are they here?

Han Qi couldn't help but smile, thinking that this was a good thing.

It is embarrassing that Han'er is wandering outside. He is the prime minister and feels it is unwilling. If he can, he is willing to incite the official family to start a war.

Zeng Gongliang said in confusion: "Where did the Han people come from?"

Han Qi casually said: "Shen An attacked Laishui and brought back the Han people."

"them?"

Zeng Gongliang frowned and said, "They...can't be considered Han people, are they?"

What is Han'er?

Han Qi was suddenly stunned.

At this moment, the king and his minister had already walked out of the imperial city. Han Qi stopped and said, "Why?"

Zeng Gongliang said: "They bowed their knees to the Liao people."

Han Qi said dissatisfiedly: "What do you ask the unarmed people to do when facing the fierce Liao people? Do you have to fight with the Liao people with bare hands? Besides, in those years... Your Majesty, I have said something nonsense..."

Zhao Shu nodded and expressed his disregard. Han Qi continued: "Those years, the taxes in the Song Dynasty were higher than those of the Liao people. Not to mention the Han people in Youyan, even the Han people in Xiongzhou and other places were running towards the Liao Kingdom, what is this?"

The taxes of the Song Dynasty were higher than those of the Liao Kingdom, and it was a black joke that forced the Han people to survive to the Liao Kingdom.

Zeng Gongliang said, "This is right, but they surrendered to the Liao people after all, and I think it is inappropriate."

This is the theory of loyalty. If you have any stains, you will be misleading throughout your life.

When Zhao Shu heard these words, he couldn't help but think inwardly.

He is an emperor, what is Han'er? He is his people, his children and grandchildren, but what is Han'er in the north?

He is very conflicted.

"The official family, Chen County Duke is here."

Chen An came over with the Mangshan Army.

This is still the Imperial Street in the inner city, and countless people are shuttled through, so it is unpredictable to be safe.

But Chen An was sure there would be no problem, so he came over and rode his horse to Zhao Shu's left and drove the guard over.

Zhao Shu said with a black thread on his head: "If there is an assassin, you can't stop it."

Chen An's position blocked the left direction. If an assassin came from here, he had to kill Chen An first to kill Zhao Shu.

Chen An is good at skill and has good sword skills, but in terms of protection ability, he is far from the guards.

But Chen An said seriously: "The official, I brought something."

Zhao Shu was stunned, thought hard for a while, remembering the news that Zhang Banian had conveyed with a confused look on his face.

——Official family, Chen An wore an iron plate on his body. The man stabbed him in the waist and was blocked by the iron plate...

"you……"

Zhao Shu felt that it should not be.

Chen An said proudly: "Don't worry, the official has worn steel plates."

Zhao Shu sighed and smiled helplessly.

I actually brought steel plates to defend myself when I traveled. Is this a famous general? I'm afraid he is a coward?

Zhao Shu wanted to laugh, but finally held it back, and said with a stern face: "Han Qing and Zeng Qing are talking about the Han people... What is Han people? Let's talk about it."

The open and secret struggles between Han Qi and Zeng Gongliang were all in Zhao Shu's eyes, but he didn't care. As long as the breakup was not completely broken, he would not reach out.

But things about the Han people are very important.
To be continued...