In Muzhou City, Zu Shiyuan was sitting high in the palace of Prime Minister You, thinking about the recent war situation.
Recently, the Song army has been advancing continuously and successively captured Xia Chang, Su, Xuan and Hu prefectures. It is advancing towards Mu Prefecture and is gradually approaching Shenggong Da Neibangyuan Cave. This does not seem to be a good result. Zu Shiyuan was worried about this.
When Zu Shiyuan was worried, the government office came in and reported: "Master Prime Minister, someone from the northern pass reported that a scholar named Ke Yin came from the border of the Central Plains. He knows astronomy at the top and geography at the bottom. He knows everything, is good at understanding yin and yang, knows the wind and clouds of Liujia, and can distinguish the three rays of Qi and color. He said that there is the Qi of the Son of Heaven in the southeast, so he came here to plan for the future."
When Zu Shi heard from afar, he was very happy when he heard the announcement from the government.
The Central Plains is a land of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. It has a long history, splendid culture, and a long history of civilization. As a literati, the ancestors are very envious. Wouldn't it be a pleasure to make friends with the literati in the Central Plains? Immediately, Zu Shiyuan told his men to take their horses and go to the pass quickly, and be sure to invite the Central Plains masters to meet them at his house.
After receiving the order, Zu Shiyuan's men rode fast horses with the soldiers to the pass, picked up Chai Jin and Yan Qing, and went to Muzhou You Prime Minister's Mansion to meet Zu Shiyuan.
Zu Shiyuan's men, Chai Jin and Yan Qing, rode horses and galloped all the way. After a while, they arrived at the You Prime Minister's Mansion in Muzhou City and met Zu Shiyuan, the Right Prime Minister of Fangla Kingdom.
When the ancestors saw the arrival of Chai Jin and Yan Qing, they were overjoyed. He hurriedly asked Chai Jin and Yan Qing to sit down, ordered tea to be served, and then sipped the tea while chatting with Chai Jin and Yan Qing.
The ancestor said from afar: "My husband is from the Central Plains. He must have experienced a lot. Let's look at the southeast of me. What's the future?"
When Chai Jin asked, he spoke eloquently. First, he praised the Jiangnan area for its outstanding people, rich resources and abundant people. Later, he said that the emperor's energy gathered in the Qingxi River, and the emperor would definitely be born in that place.
Ancestor Shiyuan said: "My lord, you know it later! I, Qingxi, have given birth to the emperor, and he is our Fang Shenggong! I am not talented, but I am the right prime minister of our country!"
Chai Jin heard this and said, "It's just for now."
When Patriarch Shiyuan heard this, he was shocked and asked anxiously: "What do you mean by this?"
Chai Jin said: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please listen to me. I look at the celestial phenomena and the Prime Minister's face. I can see that the emperor's aura in the south of the Yangtze River is getting stronger and is spreading towards the Central Plains. In the future, the territory of the Kingdom will expand. By then, the world will be unified and the Holy Duke will be the king." Possessing the Central Plains, enjoying the dignity of ninety-five, the prime minister will be ranked lower than one person and higher than ten thousand people, and the wealth will be infinite. It is not like now, where one side is partial and the full development is not achieved."
Chai Jin's words were obviously a compliment to his ancestors who would become the prime minister of a great country in the future.
Ancestor Shi Yuan was overjoyed when he heard this and said that the Prime Minister of the Central Plains was indeed a master. Immediately, Zu Shiyuan held a banquet in honor of Chai Jin and Yan Qing. In order to flatter Fangla, Zu Shiyuan hurriedly sent people to lead Chai Jin and Yanqing to Qingxi Da Nei to pay a pilgrimage to Fangla.
Chai Jin and Yan Qing followed others to the Qingxi Imperial Capital.
After Chai Jin and Yan Qing arrived at the imperial capital of Fangla Kingdom in Qingxi, they did not go to see Fangla directly. Instead, they first met with Zuo Prime Minister Lou Minzhong.
Lou Minzhong was originally a teacher in Qingxi County. Although he had some articles, he was not very miserable.
Chai Jin talked to him and saw that his words were pedantic. He saw that he was very happy with his achievements, pretended to be noble, skillfully pretended to be a scholar, and had a vain and exaggerated temperament. He is the most elegant scholar in the world. Poor scholars like us look up to the Prime Minister like mountains that are too high to climb.
Chai Jin made some flattering remarks, and Lou Min was so excited that she danced with joy and joy.
Immediately afterwards, Lou Minzhong entertained Chai Jin and Yan Qing in his mansion, and promised to take Chai Jin and Yan Qing to the palace to pay homage to Emperor Fang La tomorrow.
The next day, when Fang La was ascending to the palace, Lou Minzhong, the prime minister of the left, came out to start the memorial: "My lord, the Central Plains is the hometown of Confucius and Mencius. Today there is a sage named Ke Mingyin. He has both literary and military talents, wisdom and courage, and is rich in ancient and modern articles. He knows astronomy and geography, can distinguish the wind and clouds of Liujia, and understand the complexion of heaven and earth. Because he saw the strong atmosphere of the emperor in the south of the Yangtze River, he has been pursuing him all the way. Now he is waiting outside the door, quietly looking forward to the announcement of our Lord."
When Fang La heard Lou Minzhong's words, he was overjoyed. He secretly thought that God has eyes, and he really wants to give me the emperor's wealth and honor, so that the emperor's atmosphere is still strong, and even the scholars in the Central Plains have seen it. What a joyful thing it is! So Fang La hurriedly said: "Since a wise man has arrived, quickly come into the palace and meet me."
Propaganda officials of each sect were promoted one by one, and Ke was introduced into the palace. Chai Jin was led to the front of the palace by the gate guards. Fang Lagao was sitting on the dragon chair behind the curtain, vaguely visible. Chai Jin worships and dances in daily life, and the mountains shout long live.
Fang La said, "Sage, without courtesy, come to the curtain and talk to you alone." Upon hearing this, Chai Jin stepped forward and came to the curtain. When Fang La looked at it, he saw that Chai Jin's appearance was extraordinary, and he looked like a son of a dragon or a grandson of a dragon.
The two of them were talking, and Chai Jin made another confession: "The Emperor is above me, and I am Ke Yin, a scholar from the Central Plains. His parents died when he was young, and he studies alone. He is determined to pass on the secrets of the sages, to serve the world, and to live for the people." I made a mission to continue the teachings of the saints and create peace for all generations. However, in the Central Plains, the emperor's weather was weak, and he gradually moved southward, moving to the south of the Yangtze River. I used to watch the Qianxiang day and night, and saw the emperor's star shining brightly in Dongwu, and I knew that I was in the Central Plains. , Nothing will be accomplished, so I will not hesitate to work thousands of miles to watch the Emperor's cloud coming, and I will see a wisp of the Emperor's five-color energy coming from Muzhou. I can now look at the Emperor's holy face, holding a dragon and a phoenix, standing up to the sky and the sun. It is in response to this cloud that we know where the world belongs, and fortunately, Ke Yin's career is in the capital of the emperor!"
Fang La was delighted by Chai Jin's words. When he looked at Ke Yin again, he saw that he was even more like a son of a dragon and a grandson. He thought of his eldest princess, Jin Zhi, who was only twenty years old and had not yet married. How could she marry Ke Yin? Isn’t it in line with one’s own destiny as an emperor? !
Fang La had the idea of recruiting Chai Jin as his consort.
At the end of the court that day, Fang La asked the palace official to arrange for Ke Yin and Yan Qing to enter the palace to rest. Then he called Lou Minzhong and appointed him as a matchmaker, hoping to recruit Ke Yin as the consort of Princess Jinzhi.
Lou Minzhong was naturally extremely honored to be able to arrange Luo's marriage to Princess Jinzhi. He hurriedly said to Fang La: "Since my lord has this intention, I will go and do it now. I guarantee that this matter will be done successfully."
Fang La was overjoyed and ordered Lou Minzhong to hurry up.
Lou Minzhong immediately arrived at the State Guesthouse, found Chai Jin, clasped his hands in his fists, and said: "It's a happy event for you. Congratulations! Congratulations!"
When Chai Jin heard this, he was confused and thought to himself: How could such a happy event happen if we are just here?
Seeing Chai Jin's face full of doubts, Lou Minzhong hurriedly said: "My husband, please don't be doubtful. My master is very fond of your husband after meeting him. I am here today to make a beautiful marriage happen."
When Chai Jin heard this, his eyes widened in surprise.
Chai Jin boasted that he knew astronomy and geography, was omniscient in all three disciplines, understood yin and yang well, knew the wind and clouds of Liujia, and could distinguish the three colors of complexion, but he didn't realize that he was going to become Fang La's consort. .
Lou Minzhong continued: "The Holy Duke of my family has two princesses, one named Jinzhi and the other named Yinzhi. Princess Jinzhi is twenty years old, looks like a flower and jade, has a chaste, quiet and virtuous temperament; and Princess Yinzhi The princess is eighteen years old, with a bold temperament, alertness and dexterity, and strong martial arts skills. The Holy Duke of my family is very fond of the two princesses. Now that I have met my husband, I intend to marry Princess Jinzhi to my husband. I have been specially appointed to be the matchmaker. I don’t know. What do you think, sir?"
When Chai Jin heard this, he was shocked and thought to himself: I was ordered by my brother Gongming to come to Fang La Qingxi Palace to spy on the military situation and inspect the land, so as to unite internal and external forces to annihilate Fang La. Now, how can I become Fang La's consort? Chai Jin looked at Yan Qing anxiously and wanted to ask for Yan Qing's opinion.
Yan Qing pretended to be innocent, jumped up happily, clapped her hands, and said loudly: "Very good! Very good! We are here to seek refuge with His Majesty the Emperor. Since His Majesty the Emperor thinks so highly of our husband, how could he not allow it?" reason?"
Chai Jin also thought to himself that if he didn't agree, the next thing would be difficult to handle. Besides, this Jiangnan territory has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and it is a place where beautiful women come out. For Chai Jin, who has lived in the north for a long time, even though he is from the royal family of the Later Zhou Dynasty, the beauties he is used to seeing are all northern beauties. Compared with the beauties from the south of the Yangtze River, in this water town, the women are naturally elegant and exquisite, with soft temperaments, delicate skin, and beautiful eyes. Looking forward, with a smile on her peach cheeks, and a breath like orchid, which is indescribably gentle and pleasant. Chai Jin felt a sense of expectation in his heart.
Seeing that Yan Qing agreed first, Chai Jin also followed the trend and said to Lou Minzhong: "Thank you, Prime Minister, for your support. Ke Yin is very grateful."
Lou Minzhong said happily: "Okay! Okay! The matter is settled like this. Everything is on me and I will be in charge." After saying that, Lou Minzhong looked at Yan Qing again and said, "I see that Mr. Xian's servant is better than Mr. Xian." Be more obedient, and in the future I will give advice to my lord, and I will recruit Princess Yinzhi’s consort as well as your husband’s servant.”
Hearing this, Yan Qing knelt down, slapped Lou Minzhong three times on the head, and thanked loudly: "Thank you very much, Prime Minister, for your compliments. I can't ask for more. I'm very grateful."
Lou Minzhong laughed loudly, said goodbye, and went to report the situation to Fang La.
After Lou Minzhong left, Chai Jin saw Yan Qing still kneeling on the ground, so he kicked Yan Qing's butt and cursed: "You are a romantic type. You want to make friends with Princess Fang La, but you drag me into the water. It is abominable for me to agree to marry Fangla and be his consort!"
Yan Qing received a kick from Chai Jin and quickly got up. Seeing that Lou Minzhong had already left, she burst into laughter.
Chai Jin scolded: "You are so ridiculous!"
Yan Qing blinked and smiled evilly at Chai Jin.
Chai Jin waited until Yan Qing stopped laughing and asked seriously: "Brother Xiaoyi, we were ordered by Gongming's brother to come to Fang La as spies. We want to master its topography and geography so that we can cause trouble inside and fight with Gongming." My brother responded internally and externally, captured Fang La, and repaid the court for his great favor. Now, I have not done anything yet, but I have become Fang La's son-in-law first. If so, what should happen next? "
Yan Qing said: "Now that you've come, let's make peace with it. As far as the current situation is concerned, Fang La wants to recruit you as his consort, what can you do? Refuse to resign? Then why are we brothers here? Brother, a senior official, with Xiao Yi What I see is that Fang La wants to marry the princess to you, so just be the consort and do whatever comes next, you know this."
Upon hearing this, Chai Jin nodded and replied: "Yes, I understand this. When I have the opportunity, I will mobilize the second princess to marry you."
Yan Qing smiled and said, "Thank you for the promotion, big official brother."
The two of them chatted and half a day passed.
Besides, Lou Minzhong, after seeking Chai Jin's consent to marry him as his son-in-law, hurried into the palace, met with Fang La, and reported: "I am going to report to my lord. Nake Yin heard that my lord recruited him as his son-in-law. He was very happy. Your Majesty." Come and report."
Fang La was overjoyed when he saw this, so he recruited Ke Yin as the consort of Jinzhi, and was granted the title of Lord Commander and Lieutenant, and they got married the next day. The servants accompanying the consort had no name or surname, and were only nicknamed Hunzi, so they were also given the name Yunbi and were granted the title of Lieutenant.
From then on, Chai Jin and Yan Qing, using the pseudonyms of Ke Yin and Yun Bi, lived in Fangla University and enjoyed a lot of glory and wealth.
