Seeing Zhao Liangsi's frightened look, Jia Shizhong hurriedly left his seat, stood opposite Zhao Liangsi, bowed and said, "Brother, don't panic. They are Shizhong's friends. They came with Shizhong this time to make friends." Brother, there is no malice. Brother, in the past, they were a lot offended because they didn’t know him. I hope he can forgive me."
After Jia Shizhong said this, Zhao Liangsi recovered from the panic and thought to himself that his reaction just now was a bit excessive. No matter how you say it, they were brought by my adopted brother; since my adopted brother brought them here , there must be a reason, I shouldn't have overreacted, I shouldn't have called the government officials in, it would have seemed too stingy, and it would have hurt the face of my sworn brother. Thinking of this, Zhao Liangsi hurriedly said to several government officials: "Go down! It's just a misunderstanding between my brother and a few friends I haven't seen for a long time."
Several government officials heard the order and exited the lobby.
Upon seeing this, girls Yinzhi and Sixia, girls of gold, silver, copper and iron, also expressed their apologies by saying "Blessings" to Zhao Liangsi.
Among the girls, Jin Xia held her hands and bowed to Zhao Liangsi carelessly, saying: "Master Zhao, we met each other before, but we didn't know each other. We didn't know that you were a high official in the imperial court and the secretary. At that time, we sisters , because I hate the Jin people, so I had that fight with you. Fortunately, it was just a beating, nothing serious. Master Zhao, I have offended you so much! Jinxia apologizes to you."
With that said, he bowed down to Zhao Liangsi again.
Zhao Liangsi said, forcing a smile on his face.
Jia Shizhong hurriedly asked Zhao Liangsi to say, "Brother, please sit down and listen to me slowly."
When Zhao Liangsi heard this, he said to girls Yinzhi and Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron Sixia, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding. Girls, please sit down."
After speaking, Zhao Liangsi sat down at the Eight Immortals table.
Jia Shizhong sat on the other side of the Eight Immortals table.
Girls Yinzhi and Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron Sixia also sat down in the guest seats.
Jia Shizhong then told Zhao Liangsi in detail how Yinzhi and Miss Sixia went to Yanjiao, how they stayed late at night, how they got acquainted with them, etc.
Considering that Zhao Liangsi was an official of the imperial court, Jia Shizhong did not say the true identity of Princess Yinzhi. He only said that Yinzhi was a lady from Bianjing City who lived in the suburbs of Yanjiao due to family changes.
After Zhao Liangsi heard what Jia Shizhong said about the situation, he hurriedly stood up, clasped his hands in his fists, and said to Yinzhi and Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Iron Sixia with a smile: "There is no way to know each other without fighting. I'm glad to meet you. I'm glad to meet you." Girl, there is a poem by Li Taibai, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, who said: 'Those who abandon me will not be able to keep yesterday's day; those who mess up my heart will have many worries today.' Although I am an official in the court, there are many things that I do not care about. I have no choice but to do it by myself, and I have many worries. If I have offended you, I hope you will forgive me. Since these girls are friends of my step-brother, they are also friends of Zhao Liangsi. There is no need to mention the past things; from now on, Whenever you need help, these girls just ask, and I will do my best and risk my life to help."
Zhao Liangsi's words made Yinzhi and the gold, silver, copper and iron girl Sixia have a good impression of him.
Yinzhi thought to herself, it turned out that this person was not that bad, it was just that he had an official position and had responsibilities on his shoulders, so he had to do many things.
As a result, Yinzhi's face showed a kind and gentle expression.
At that time, after both parties explained their past affairs clearly, they stopped being restrained and started chatting.
While talking, Jia Shizhong asked: "Brother, sir, I have something I want to ask my brother. I don't know whether I should ask it or not?"
Zhao Liangsi said: "Look what brother Xian said, what else should we ask, brother? When brother Xian said this, he treated brother as an outsider. Brother Xian, if you have any questions, just ask That’s it.”
"Okay!" Jia Shizhong said: "Since my brother said so, I asked directly. Brother, has the imperial court signed an alliance with the Jurchens to conquer the Liao Dynasty together?"
When Zhao Liangsi asked about it, he said: "It is true, and this covenant was signed with the Jurchens in person by my brother. Last winter, appointed by the court, my brother crossed the sea and arrived at the Jurchens. After many After a round of negotiations, a maritime alliance was signed, and it was agreed that the Song and Jin countries would jointly raise troops in the coming spring to attack the Liao Dynasty."
"Brother, why did the court sign such a covenant?"
Zhao Liangsi pondered for a moment and said: "Brother, you also know that I defected to the Southern Dynasty from the Khitan just for the purpose of joining forces to destroy the Liao Dynasty. In the later Jin Dynasty, Shi Jingtang ceded the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyan and the Khitan, so the Southern Dynasty lost Strategic location. Since the time of Taizu, the Southern Dynasties have fought many times to regain the lost territory of Youyan, but in the end they were unable to regain it because they were inferior to others. Now, with the rise of the Jurchens, the Khitan has been restrained, and the Southern Dynasty has just taken advantage of the situation to regain the lost territory, so there is The signing of this covenant.”
"Brother, I have one more question. Why must the imperial court destroy the Liao Kingdom? Is the Jurchen Kingdom of Jin reliable?"
"If the Liao Dynasty is not destroyed, how can Yanyun regain its homeland? Brother, in the past, we were Liao people. This is true, but we should know that our roots are in the Central Plains. Brother, what is the root? What is the root? The roots! Only when the roots are deep can the branches and leaves flourish; therefore, no matter when, we must not forget the roots, and we must always remember that we are Han people, and our roots are in the Central Plains. We must not forget where we come from? To get there Where to go?"
Zhao Liangsi's words were so sincere and touching that even girls Yinzhi and Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron Sixia were moved. In Yinzhi's mind, he had a better understanding of the relationship between the country and individuals, the court and local places. In Yinzhi's heart, she began to reflect on her father's actions of instigating the Jiangnan Civil War and starting a rebellion.
At this time when Yinzhi was reflecting, Jia Shizhong continued: "Brother is right. I have also heard about the Song-Jin Maritime Covenant. I know a little bit about it, but my understanding is not so deep. Brother, recently, I have been On Dayu Mountain, I got acquainted with Taoist Xu Guanzhong, and in his opinion, signing such a covenant did not seem to be a good idea."
Hearing this, Zhao Liangsi pondered again.
There was quite a controversy in the court as to whether it was good or bad to sign this covenant, and it was normal for the people to discuss it. Now, seeing Jia Shizhong asking about it, Zhao Liangsi explained the reasons for signing the covenant to Jia Shizhong and Yinzhi. He talked to Miss Sixia about gold, silver, copper and iron.
After Zhao Liangsi finished speaking, Jia Shizhong said again: "On our way here, we saw the imperial army heading north, but are we going to conquer the Khitans?"
Zhao Liangsi nodded and said: "That's right. This time, Privy Council Tong will lead an army of 200,000 people from south to north to capture Youzhou. The Jurchens will go from north to south to contain the Khitan. The Khitan was attacked from the north and the south and had no time to take care of itself and regain Youzhou. It’s inevitable.”
Jia Shizhong nodded upon hearing this.
Zhao Liangsi continued: "My dear brother, if the two countries are fighting, there will be chaos in Youzhou. In my opinion, it is better to give up the property and fields in Youzhou and settle in Beijing. My dear brother, everything will be easier with my brother here. It will be arranged.”
Jia Shizhong said: "Thank you for your concern, brother. Brother, if the situation you mentioned is the case, I have to return to Youzhou quickly. After arranging things there, it will not be too late to come to the capital to find my brother."
Zhao Liangsi said: "There's no rush. My dear brother, you might as well stay in Tokyo for a while, take a few girls around and enjoy the city scenery of Tokyo, so that you can do your best as a landlord."
When Jia Shizhong heard this, he thought to himself, I haven't been to Tokyo much, so I might as well take this opportunity to take Yinzhi and the others to have fun in Tokyo. As for the war in Youzhou, it has nothing to do with the common people. Long Si and the others will guard the village. With this in mind, Jia Shizhong looked at Zhao Liangsi and bowed before him, and replied: "What my brother said is absolutely true."
Zhao Liangsi was overjoyed when he saw that Jia Shizhong agreed to spend more time in Tokyo.
On the same day, Zhao Liangsi held a banquet in honor of Jia Shizhong and the girls Yinzhi and Sixia of gold, silver, copper and iron.
From then on, Jia Shizhong and the girl Sixia of Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron lived in Zhao Liangsi's mansion and stayed in Tokyo for more than ten days.
More than ten days later, Jia Shizhong, Yinzhi and others said goodbye to Zhao Liangsi and returned to Dayu Mountain.
In Dayu Mountain, Jia Zhizhong, Yinzhi and the gold, silver, copper and iron girl Sixia met Xu Guanzhong again.
Xu Guanzhong was overjoyed to see Jia Shizhong, Yinzhi and Miss Sixia of Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron returning from Bianjing. He invited Jia Shizhong, Yinzhi and Miss Sixia into the lobby.
In the lobby, Jia Shizhong told Xu Guanzhong that the Song Dynasty sent privy envoy Tong Guan with 200,000 troops to Yanjing to attack Youzhou.
After hearing this situation, Xu Guanzhong fell into deep thought.
After a while, Xu Guanzhong looked at Jia Shizhong and said: "When the war starts, no matter what the outcome is, it will definitely affect the people. In my opinion, Jia Yishi should have made plans early on, either to fight for the Liao Dynasty against the Jin Dynasty, or to donate his life to the country; or to return to the country early. Song Dynasty, preserve wealth and honor. I wonder what Jia Yishi thinks about it?"
Hearing this, Jia Shizhong said: "Although Shizhong lives in Liao, he is a Han. It is not my responsibility to fight for the Liao against the Jin. It is my wish to return to my homeland in the Central Plains. My idea is to return to Youzhou first and do my worldly affairs. After making some arrangements, when something happens to the court in the future, I will step forward and do my part for the people."
Xu Guanzhong continued: "Even so, we must be prepared. At this time, it is most important to reserve materials, such as food and horses. In this way, if something happens to the court in the future, we can help."
Jia Shizhong said: "That's right! I bought horses after I went back. Anyway, what I'm good at is selling horses. But in my place, outside of education, there are only horses and no iron or food. What can I do?"
Xu Guanzhong said: "If you don't mind Jia Yishi, this is the home of a righteous man. In the future, all the war horses purchased by Jia Yishi can be sent here. I will be responsible for raising them, raising food, iron tools, and making iron arrows. If anything happens in the future, we will Help each other and protect wealth together.”
Hearing this, Jia Shizhong said: "It's so good, but it's just Yinzhi, how should I place it?"
After saying that, Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong looked at Yinzhi together.
Seeing Xu Guanzhong and Jia Shizhong looking at her, Yinzhi blushed and said calmly: "Yinzhi was born in the water town of eastern Zhejiang since he was a child. He is used to green water and green mountains. Seeing how beautiful this place is, he likes it very much. However, Yinzhi got When she met Master Jia, she was highly praised by Master Jia; therefore, Yinzhi was willing to follow Master Jia back to Yanjing to take care of the internal affairs and relieve Master Jia's worries."
Jia Shizhong didn't know how to place Yinzhi, but he was overjoyed when he heard what Yinzhi said.
