The rotten smell spread in the lobby. Zhang Sheng held his breath and shouted, "I've collected it."

The two messengers said at a loss: "My husband, I was pickled, but this... it should be because I was soaked in rain on the road and then it rotted."

A picture appeared in everyone's mind: under the heavy rain, two riders were galloping in the rain, the sack on the horse's back was wet with the rain, and the ears inside...

"vomit!"

Later, Zhang Sheng appeared in the Political Affairs Hall.

"What?"

The prime ministers were also stunned.

Han Qi said: "Why did Zhe Jizu take action?"

Zeng Gongliang pondered and said, "Is it because the Liao army was provoking at that time? If so, it should be expelled."

Ouyang Xiu nodded and said, "Come across the border. If you dare to provoke it, it's better to kill it, but what will happen to the Liao people?"

The three of them looked at each other and Han Qi said, "Zhe Jizu dared to kill the Liao people. What is the sign of this matter?"

Zhang Sheng said, "The martial man is domineering?"

After a moment of silence in the Political Affairs Hall, Zeng Gongliang said: "This is a big deal. Should I go to the official family..."

Han Qi shook his head and said, "The official family is not in good health."

"Let Chen An come and ask."

Foreign affairs are undecided and asked about Shen's affairs. This is the habit of the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty.

Chen An came later. When he heard about this, he said happily: "Good thing!"

"Good thing?" Zhang Sheng said: "Zhe Jizu killed more than 100 Liao troops. What should I do if the Liao people start a military campaign to ask for punishment?"

Chen An said calmly: "On the Liao people, Yelu Hongji, probably is preparing to deal with his uncle."

"What's the meaning?"

The prime ministers' eyes shone, and Han Qi asked, "But the one you cheated him last time?"

Chen An nodded, and Han Qi shouted: "Go, let Zhang say that there is something urgent to ask for in the past eight years."

Zhang Banian was a member of the official family, so he could not drink and had no way to date in private.

Zeng Gongliang narrowed his eyes slightly, breathing a little heavier, and asked, "Can you ensure Yelu Chongyuan's rebellion?"

Han Qi looked over and frowned slightly when he saw Chen An's expression calm.

"able."

Han Qi's brows relaxed, "Don't just speak nonsense."

Chen An looked at him and smiled and said, "I dug this big hole in Xiongzhou. Does Han Xiang know what risks did he take for this?"

Han Qi shook his head, Chen An had never said this.

"At that time, in order to lure secret spies from the Liao people to assassinate them, they came as bait, and they poured tinder outside the room and then lit the fire..."

Chen An said calmly: "If I had been slowing down for a moment, I might have been burned to death... If I hadn't been sure, how could I make a joke about my life? So... Yelu Chongyuan would definitely be planning a rebellion."

He smiled and said, "If he refuses to rebel, he will sneak into Liao Kingdom and kill him."

Han Qi was silent, Zeng Gongliang said in fear: "Why are you so risky? Water and fire are ruthless. If you... Song and Liao have been peaceful for many years, there is no need to be like this!"

Chen An smiled and said, "Who is the biggest threat to the Song Dynasty? The Liao people. As long as they can weaken them, they are always willing to do it. Those secret spies are just taking risks, and they are worth it."

Ouyang Xiu sighed: "We are sitting in Bianliang City like a wooden statue, but we don't know that the frontier is still fighting, so we are ashamed."

Later, Zhang Ba Nian came, and Han Qi asked, "How is Yelu Chongyuan?"

The Imperial City Department has secret spies lurking in Liao State and often sends messages back.

Zhang Banian didn't expect him to ask this, but the news about the Liao Kingdom has always been his focus, so he said without hesitation: "Last time Chen An got a hand in Xiongzhou, and the secret spy who escaped by chance brought back the news of Yelu Chongyuan collusion with the Song Dynasty. Yelu Hongji denounced it as fake news and ignored it... But Yelu Chongyuan became more and more cautious, and Yelu Hongji was the same..."

Han Qi glanced at Chen An, suddenly bowed his hand and said seriously: "If Yelu Hongji really plots to rebel, I want to thank you. Thank you for the sake of the Song Dynasty."

Zeng Gongliang said: "Once Yelu Chongyuan plots a rebellion, no matter the victory or defeat, the Liao people will be weakened, and the Song Dynasty will be more stable, and it will be of great significance."

The biggest opponent of the Song Dynasty was the Liao people. As long as this opponent made a fool of himself or was weakened, it would be great news for the Song Dynasty and these prime ministers. Even his mortal rival Han Qi could not help but show joy.

Later we went to Funing Hall together.

In the west cabinet, Zhao Zhen lay on the bed, looking at the roof with bright eyes.

"...The Xixia people failed to attack Qinzhou, and the Liao people's instigation failed, so they took action personally. Tang Ren insisted on attacking, so the crossbow team exerted its power, and the Liao army suffered more than a hundred casualties..."

Zhao Zhen's breathing was a little rapid, and the corners of his mouth trembled, "Let them come in."

To him, the Liao Kingdom was a great enemy and represented humiliation.

The annual annual monies are more of a reminder to the Song Dynasty, reminding Zhao Zhen that the Song Dynasty bought peace with money.

He is a benevolent king, but a benevolent king does not mean he is not angry. His anger can be vented against the people of Jiaozhi or the people of Xixia. Even if he cannot, he dare not vent against the people of Liao.

He was a little excited, so he made an exception to let the preachers come in.

Chen An followed behind with his eyebrows down and was surprised when he saw the arrangement.

Most of the things in the bedroom are old, and only the quilts are new, and the others are looking at...

They are all old things! I have not changed it for a long time.

Is this the emperor?

Chen An lowered his head slightly, feeling moved.

This benevolent king is not a slogan. He still adheres to the style of frugality where no one can see it.

Confucianism advocates being cautious in solitude. The prime ministers often talk about being frugal, but in private they have a generous salary and live a very comfortable life, which doesn’t matter with frugality at all.

Only this emperor, in his most private place, still maintains frugality.

Han Qi's eyes heated up and he said, "Official..."

Zeng Gongliang sighed and said, "You are so frugal, I feel ashamed."

Zhao Zhen was not satisfied with his voice, but he was very clear: "Every month and every thing is a good fortune and ointment, I will never dare to be extravagant..."

Chen An looked at Zhao Zhen from the back, and saw that his face was as normal, he felt more at ease.

The frugality and kindness of this emperor can be regarded as a once-in-a-thousand-year encounter. As long as he is there, there will be no major problems in the Song Dynasty.

"Yelu Chongyuan will plot against? A good thing...hahahaha!"

Zhao Zhen suddenly laughed, and the imperial doctor next to him rushed forward and whispered to him not to laugh.

Zhao Zhen gasped for a moment, looked at Chen An, and smiled and said, "What will Yelu Hongji do if the Liao people fail this time?"

This is a foreign matter, and the first question Zhao Zhen asked was Chen An.

Chen An said intently: "Your Majesty, Yelu Hongji must not know about this. It was just the plan of the officials below, and the purpose was to scare the Song Dynasty..."

"Scared? More than ten ships are not enough, right?"

Zhao Zhen felt that this was a bit exaggerated, "I am naturally not afraid."

The prime ministers all laughed.

Chen An said lightly: "The Song Dynasty changed the route of the Yellow River several times, and its original intention was to be afraid of the Liao people attacking from the water..."

Well!

This long-lost topic created an awkward atmosphere in the palace.

When Chen An tried his best to dissuade the Yellow River and diverted it, it caused a lot of controversy. Now the Liao people actually used the fear of the Song Dynasty to intimidate it, which shows that they have been planning for a long time.

"Since the Song Dynasty was afraid that the Liao people would attack from the water, they would naturally try it. But they didn't expect to meet Tang Ren, so they sought Ren. The person behind the scenes would probably be furious, and then went to Yelu Hongji to add fuel to the fire and said that the Song Dynasty was not. However, Yelu Hongji's thoughts at this moment were afraid that they would be on the emperor's uncle and he had no time to distract himself."

Chen An analyzed the dynamics of the Liao Kingdom with certainty, and Zhao Zhen nodded frequently.

"Okay, I'll be relieved."

Zhao Zhen said excitedly: "The Liao people were hit by a headache this time, and they will definitely not dare to come again from now on. This is the first time that the Song Dynasty has taught them a lesson. It is rare. I am very happy. People come..."

"His Majesty."

Zhao Zhen said: "Let Zhao Zhongzhen come."

Everyone didn't know what he meant, but when he saw his somewhat proud look, they wanted to laugh.

Since he got sick, Zhao Zhen probably put down some things, so he became more childlike and less alert.

He said with unsatisfactory words: "Then Tang Ren... I remember that he was the head of the Privy Council's ritual room?"

Chen An said, "Yes, your majesty is so shameful."

Zhao Zhen was very helpful to this flattery. He smiled and said, "He was originally inconspicuous. He had been with you for a few years. Not only did he make achievements in foreign affairs, but he was also so decisive when he went to the prefectures. He could also go to battle and kill the enemy... He has grown a lot, which shows that you can teach people."

Chen An was happy in his heart, so he said a few humility.

Later, Zhao Zhongzhen came, and Zhao Zhen asked: "More than 500 Liao people took a boat to enter the prefecture along the Yellow River. Tang Ren and Zhe Jizu attacked and killed more than 100 enemies. What would happen to the Liao people?"

Zhao Zhongzhen lowered his head and said, "Five hundred people came on a boat, which is more like intimidation. If they retreated weakly, the Liao people will definitely be more aggressive, so it is best to kill them."
To be continued...