Song Emperor Jiangshan

Zhao Yuan took a deep breath, and said two words slowly and firmly: "Don't let go!"

Xiao Shan began to seriously consider Zhang San's suggestion: knock him unconscious and drag him around the corner.

He hid one hand behind his back and gestured to Zhang San, telling Zhang San to look around and see if there were any secret whistles or something so that he could sweep around.His gestures are all the terms used by the People's Liberation Army, and he feels simple and easy to understand. Unfortunately, Zhang San can't understand them at all, and he still stays where he is.

Seeing that the alliance was not strong enough, Xiao Shan had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​knocking Zhao Yuan unconscious, and started persuading the negotiation: "Then let's talk about the terms and forcefully send me to Dali Temple. Not a good choice."

Zhao Yuan: "..."

Xiao Shan said: "Because you were betrayed by the people around you and almost strangled to death, it is not a good thing to spread the word, people who don't know the truth will think that you have no way to control..."

Zhao Yuan interrupted Xiao Shan's words: "I didn't mean this! You don't have to read my mind!"

Xiao Shan was taken aback, he looked at Zhao Yuan's face, he couldn't see clearly in the dark, he could only see the other party's lips tightly pursed, as if there was something difficult to say, and said: "Your Highness, please express."

After a while, Zhao Yuan said: "You were stabbed in the chest, you left the city in the middle of the night, what if the wound becomes infected on the way?"

For a while, Xiao Shan didn't understand what Zhao Yuan wanted to say. After he thought about Zhao Yuan's words for a while, he suddenly realized that this was Zhao Yuan's initiative to show his favor to him, not to arrest him. Own.

Xiao Shan curled his lips, and said: "It's okay, I've already dealt with it, anyway, I dodged at that time, the wound was not deep, so it's not a big problem. If Your Highness has nothing else to do, I'll take my leave now!" Xiao Shan saw Zhao Yuan had a hesitant look on his face, knowing that there must be something embarrassing in his heart, he was afraid that he would have more dreams, and after talking for a while, Zhao Yuan would regret it, so he was ready to make a quick decision.

Therefore, after he finished speaking, he turned around and left, walked up to Zhang San, and said in a low voice: "Third brother, I just gave you a sign to let you look around, why don't you move?"

Zhang Sandao: "I don't understand! Shall we walk slowly, or run quickly?"

Xiao Shan said: "Let's go not too fast or too slow. I saw that the Prince of Pu'an was still hesitating. If we ran, he might stop hesitating and catch up. It's not good. Wait until we turn around the alley in front of us. , just run."

Zhang San nodded, and the two walked side by side, about ten steps away, when they suddenly heard Zhao Yuan shouting from behind: "Xiao Shan, wait a minute!"

Xiao Shan was taken aback. These days, everyone called him "Qin Shan", and this was the first time someone called him by his real name.

Xiao Shan stopped in his tracks, Zhao Yuan caught up and turned to him, but he didn't speak.

Before Zhao Yuan came, he had made up his mind to keep Xiao Shan, but after meeting him, he didn't know how to apologize.He was raised in the palace since he was a child, Zhao Gou loved him very much, everyone around him obeyed his orders, only others apologized to him, and he never confessed to others.

At this moment, Zhao Yuan raised his head slightly and fixed his gaze on Xiao Shan. His eyes were as bright as lacquer, and he was waiting for him to speak.

Zhao Yuan took a deep breath and said: "Stay!" Seeing that Xiao Shan didn't speak, Zhao Yuan repeated: "Stay and help me, I need people like you very much!"

Zhang San looked at Zhao Yuan, then at Xiao Shan, he seemed to have recovered a bit, he whispered to Xiao Shan, "Little official, I'll wait for you at the side!"

Xiao Shan nodded, Zhang San walked away a few steps, about ten steps away from the two of them.

Seeing that there was no one else around, Zhao Yuan let go again, and said: "I remember when I first saw you, I asked you what you were going to do in the future, and you said you wanted to go back and think about it, have you figured it out?" ?”

Xiao Shan nodded and said, "I've made up my mind a long time ago!" But he didn't say what kind of decision he had made up.

Zhao Yuan said: "It has been a hundred years since the founding of our dynasty. Ever since Emperor Zhenzong formed the Chanyuan alliance with Khitan, he has paid tribute to foreign races every year. Although the amount is not large, it is a humiliation that China has never had before. Later There was also the Jingkang change, the Jin people broke through the capital of the Song Dynasty, burned, killed and looted, causing the world to be in chaos, and the people were in dire straits. Now Qin Hui is in power, deceiving the superior and the inferior, wantonly suppressing the loyal and good people who are really talented, saying that the peace has been achieved, the world An Ding rested with the people, but the tax was doubled. If this continues, the day when the Song Dynasty will perish will not be long."

Xiao Shan remained silent, Zhao Yuan said: "If it was a chaotic time in the Spring and Autumn Period, I would choose to stay away from the war and live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, just to protect myself. After all, no matter who is the emperor, he will treat the people of the Han family well. But the current situation in the world, if the Song Dynasty The subjugation of the country will inevitably be replaced by the Jin people. The Jin people are not my race, and they are cruel by nature. If they are allowed to win the world, at best they will be incapable of governing the country, and they will be overthrown after decades; If there are one or two people with some skills among them, if they can maintain the world for two to three hundred years, the people of the Central Plains will be enslaved, and the writing will be greatly promoted, and our Chinese civilization will be suppressed and tampered with, and China will really perish."

When Xiao Shan heard Zhao Yuan's analysis, he not only admired inwardly, but he did not agree with how correct Zhao Yuan's words were, but he admired Zhao Yuan's ability to see so far. What happened can be guessed roughly.When Mongols ruled the Central Plains, they could not rule the country, and they died within a few decades. Although the Central Plains suffered a lot, the thought of being enslaved was not so serious; after the Jin invaded the Central Plains, they learned the lessons of the past and produced several capable masters. Knowing that culture must be enslaved, history must be tampered with, and culture castrated, so that the minority can rule the majority, but they are also afraid that the majority of Han people will rebel with overseas connections, so they closed the country, leading to the backwardness and humiliation of modern China.

Zhao Yuan said: "I have been with the officials since I was sensible. The various situations in the country over the past few decades have made people feel sad. Since I have the blood of the Zhao family in my body, I should take this responsibility and make the Song Dynasty come back again. Zhen, Zhonghua Anqiang. I don’t know if I will be able to ascend to the Great Treasure in the future, and I don’t even know if my ambition can be realized. If you are really disappointed in me, think that I am not good enough for great things, and are determined to leave Lin’an, I have nothing to say, I can only wish you a smooth journey. If the thoughts in my heart happen to be the same as yours, if you think I deserve your trust, then stay and help me to help you realize your ambitions!"

Xiao Shan didn't answer right away, but after a while, he said: "'Rejuvenate the Song Dynasty, China will be strong,' this is what Yue Fei once said."

Zhao Yuan said: "What about your decision?"

Xiao Shan felt something surging in his heart, breaking out of the cocoon.He didn't doubt the sincerity of Zhao Yuan's words, let alone the authenticity of his words.Because as far as Xiao Shan knew, Zhao Yuan did the same thing when he became emperor.

Xiao Shan said: "This is also the wish in my heart."

Hearing Xiao Shan's answer like this, Zhao Yuan was overjoyed in his heart, the previous worry and fear disappeared completely, and there was a smile from the bottom of his heart in his eyes.

Xiao Shan thought with some regret: The phrase "Brothers, let's create a new future together!" was not his own line, which was a fly in the ointment.

Zhao Yuan said: "I used to have a lot of prejudice against you, but now that I think about it, I really shouldn't. It's just because I was too wary, but I ignored what kind of person you really are. I stabbed you today, and I feel very ashamed when I think about it."

Xiao Shan said: "It's all right, I was too reckless today."

The two apologized to each other here, and Zhang San, who was next to him, saw that the conversation was getting more relaxed, so he also came over and asked, "Little official, when are we leaving?"

Zhao Yuan pointed to Zhang San and asked, "This friend's name is Gao? Where did you plan to go?"

Xiao Shan hurriedly introduced Zhang San to Zhao Yuan, the three of them had met before, and now it was just to announce their names.When Zhao Yuan heard that Zhang San changed his name to Zhang Zhixiong, he greatly appreciated it, but when he heard the two said that they were going to Jiangbei, he said: "The imperial court has strict guards along the river. Since the peace talks between Song and Jin, the two countries are not allowed to accept each other. A refugee. I'm afraid I won't be able to go there!"

Zhang San was a little disappointed when he learned that Xiao Shan was going to stay in the palace.His original hope was to be able to join the army to kill the enemy, but the country negotiated peace.Later, I was planning to go to Jinren's place to set up a base area behind the enemy. It's okay if I didn't realize it.

Zhang San weighed it in his mind, he didn't think that crossing the river was a difficult thing for him, and he didn't care about difficulties, so he said, "It doesn't matter, I can swim across the river. General Li Xianzhong, After being chased by the Jin people, he was able to cross the Qinling Mountains and cross the river to join the court. He can do it, but I am a little worse than him, but one does not need to cross the Qinling Mountains, and there are no pursuers behind him, so he can definitely cross the north!"

Li Xianzhong mentioned in Zhang Sanhua was a celebrity in this period.When the Jin soldiers broke through Yan'an, he had no choice but to surrender, but he always wanted to capture Jin Wu and return south.Later, he finally found an opportunity, captured a general of the Jin people, hijacked him and went south to defect to Zhao Gou, and under the pressure of pursuers, he crossed the Qinling Mountains in the primeval forest alone, crossed the great river, and finally returned to the Song Dynasty.In the Song and Jin battles in the past few years, he also made military exploits many times. He is a great general and is still in Lin'an.

Zhang San uses him as a metaphor at this moment to show that his determination is unshakable.

Zhao Yuan said: "There are no heroes in the Central Plains. There have been wars and wars over the years, and it is very desolate. Even if you go to the territory of Jin Kingdom, you may not be able to get what you want!"

Zhang San patted his chest: "I've made up my mind, there's no need to persuade me any more!" Then he turned to Xiao Shan and said, "Young official, my boss... hey, but I'm sorry for him!"

Xiao Shan said: "A man should have his ambitions in all directions. Since you have changed your name to Zhixiong, don't hesitate. Let me talk to my father, and he will definitely agree!"

Zhang San made a deep bow to Xiao Shan, Xiao Shan hurriedly helped Zhang San up, suddenly thought of a person, and said to Zhang San: "Brother, I know there is a good place in Beidi, where can you go! There will be someone in the future." It's a big deal!"

Both Zhang San and Zhao Yuan were very curious, wanting to know what Xiao Shan was talking about.

Xiao Shan counted the time silently in his heart, and suddenly felt tears streaming down his face.Xin Qiji, who worked as a bandit in Jiangbei, is not yet ten years old, and there are still several years before he can go up to the mountains to become a bandit. However, Xin Qiji's bandits started in Shandong.If Zhang San goes now, he can catch up with time and accept Xin Qiji as his younger brother.

Zhang San's eyes were filled with anticipation, Xiao Shan thought for a while and said: "Shandong has rolling hills, is on the coast, and borders Jianghuai. If the imperial court launches a northern expedition in the future, it will definitely send troops to Jianghuai to take Shandong. Why don't you go to Shandong to make plans?" , if there is a day when the Northern Expedition really happens in the future, and you respond locally, you will definitely have an extraordinary momentum!"

Zhang San cupped his fists at the two of them, and said: "I will remember what the little official said. The green hills will not change, and the green water will flow forever. Let's not live here, there will be a later date!"

Xiao Shan had already given the silver to Zhang San, but now Zhang San wanted to return it to him, so he naturally refused to take it.

Seeing that Zhang San was about to walk thousands of miles alone with bare feet and bare hands, Zhao Yuan took off the sword beside him and gave Zhang San a gift for self-defense, and gave Zhang San a token so that he would not be arrested when he crossed the borders of the Southern Song Dynasty .

The two sent Zhang San out of the city gate, and Zhao Yuan also found his own bodyguard at the city gate, and ordered someone to spread the message that all the bodyguards who were searching for the West Lake could return home, but he himself did not ride a horse, and was with Xiao Shan at the same time. walking on the street.

Xiao Shan said: "Since I came out today, I happened to pass by the house and wanted to go back and see my parents."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Okay, are you going back home today? If you come back, I'll ask them to leave a small door for you."

Xiao Shan thought for a while and said, "I don't know, if it's too late, I won't be back."

Zhao Yuan didn't say anything more, so he turned around and left with the guards.

When Xiao Shan came home, Qin Chong and Wang Meiniang rushed to meet him and asked Xiao Shan how he was doing in the palace. When Xiao Shan saw that the two spies sent by Qin Hui were also there, he made a few perfunctory remarks. Xiao Shan told his parents about Zhang San in private, Qin Chong said: "An honest and strong man has left, and I don't know when we will find another one like him. He hasn't even received his salary this month!"

Xiao Shan and his parents spoke a few more words, and Wang Meiniang suddenly asked, "Amao, do you have a girl you like?"

Xiao Shan was taken aback for a moment, not understanding why his stepmother suddenly asked such a question, and said, "No, what's the matter?"

Qin Chong smiled and said: "I discussed with your mother, you are not young, you will be sixteen in Chinese New Year, and it's time to get married. In the past two days, several people have come to your door to match you, and the girls are all good girls. But I Thinking, if you have someone you like, it's better to marry him, so I'll ask you first."

Xiao Shan shook his head like a rattle, and said repeatedly: "I'm still young, I don't plan to get married, I don't think about it before I'm 30!"

Qin Chong said: "Nonsense, you can be a grandfather at the age of 30! If you don't have someone you like, your mother and I will make a marriage for you. Don't go away tonight and meet the matchmaker tomorrow."

Xiao Shan stood up abruptly: "Father, I have a crush on someone, and it's the kind that you won't marry, so don't make an engagement for me! I still have something to do, and I have to go back to the palace today, or His Royal Highness will scold me." !"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and ran out of the oil shop in a hurry.

Qin Chong looked at Xiao Shan's leaving back, and said to himself: "Sure enough, he has a crush on someone, I wonder which girl he has his eyes on?"

Wang Meiniang guessed: "You refuse to rest at home in the middle of the night, and you have to go back to the palace. Is it because of a maid in the palace?"

Qin Chong sighed: "Hey, it will be a big trouble if this is the case. People in the palace, it is not easy for us to ask someone to be a matchmaker. Even if we are a matchmaker, the King of Pu'an County must agree. He will come back another day, and he has to explain it to him. , for the sake of future daughter-in-law, it is always good to get closer to His Highness, because people are familiar and easy to talk to."