Chapter 4
After sending someone to send Zhe Keshi to the post house, Shi Yue took a breath.
The cuteness of Shi Rui, who is more than three years old, is exhausted to the limit of Shi Yue's previous imagination, and it is impossible to describe what happened.There is no doubt that this is a frighteningly energetic little guy.But Shi Yue still liked staying with her very much.
Dad saw Shi Yue walk into the inner room from a distance, Shi Rui yelled loudly with a long tail, stretching out his chubby hands, running over bouncingly.
Shi Yue's fatigue of the day disappeared without a trace in this indistinct cry.He looked at his daughter with a smile, took two quick steps, picked her up, let her ride on his shoulders, and asked with a smile: Did Lulu listen to her mother?According to the customs at that time, girls from rich families usually had a nickname, and girls who had not left the cabinet were generally called, or they were called her ranking, or they were called by their nickname.The current Empress Dowager Gao's nickname is Tao Tao.According to the customs at that time, Shi Yue and his wife also gave Shi Rui a nickname, Lulu.Lu who, Baoyu also.
Lulu is the most obedient.Xiao Shirui immediately replied in a childish voice.
Zi'er looked at the father and daughter with a smile, feeling full of happiness in her heart.
There is freshly picked loose tea before tomorrow, and I will make a pot for the bachelor to relieve his fatigue.While giving instructions to Ngawang, Zi'er entered the room and sat facing Shi Yue.People in the Song Dynasty made tea and drank it differently from those of later generations. Apart from scented tea that just started to appear, the most common ones were loose tea and sliced tea.The so-called loose tea is obtained after the buds are picked and dried; the so-called sliced tea is also called cake tea or round tea.Its preparation method is to squeeze the steamed tea leaves to remove the tea sweat, then grind the tea into powder, put it into a tea mold and press it into shape.In the Song Dynasty, sliced tea was the top grade of tea and was widely loved by the people. It was also necessary to use sliced tea for tea fighting and tea sharing among the scholar-bureaucrats.But for Shi Yue, eating habits were difficult to change, and what he preferred was loose tea, which was despised by people at the time.Zi'er was born and raised in Sichuan. At that time, Zhaopo tea from Guanghan, Shuinan tea from Hezhou, Baiya tea from Emei, and Mengding tea from Ya'an were all rare teas. This kind of good tea; Zi'er is also an expert at dividing tea and fighting tea, but because of Shi Yue's habit, Zi'er no longer drinks a piece of tea.As a result, in this stone mansion, gradually only when guests came, would they serve them with a piece of tea.After the news got out, people who didn't know the inside story still said that Shi Yue was frugal, which inevitably became a good story again.
Awang agreed to make tea.Not long after, they came in with tea trays and made tea for Shi Yue and Zi'er respectively.Shi Yue put his daughter on his lap to tease, seeing the tea came, he picked up the tea and fed it to his daughter before taking a sip himself.
Daddy, Lulu recited nine songs today!Before Shi Yue could swallow this sip of tea, Xiao Shi Rui called out to his father loudly again.
My daughter is amazing.Shi Yuefang was waiting to say a few words to Zi'er, but before he could speak, he hurriedly swallowed his tea, and hurried to coax his daughter first.
The eldest sister recited Jiujiu song to daddy.Zi'er laughed lightly.However, most of the titles of Fanshifu follow the customs of Kaifeng, such as calling the eldest daughter Dajie, or Xiaoshirui calling his father Daddy and his mother Mama.According to the customs of Shaanxi, my father was called Laozi at that time.Xixia people called Fan Zhongyan and Fan Yong as Xiaofan Laozi and Dafan Laozi, which meant to respect them as fathers.However, according to the customs in Hebei, children call their father Ye or Grandpa, such as Jin Bing called Zong Ze Grandpa Zong, and Yue Fei called Grandpa Yue, which also means respecting him as his father.In many places, children refer to their mothers as empresses.But Shifu can be called the home of Zhongming Dingshi after all now, and these slang names are generally difficult to enter the mansion. Even though the nurse invited by Xiao Shirui is from Chang'an, Shaanxi, within Shifu, she can only dare Learn to speak Bianjing Mandarin.
OK!Shi Rui didn't know what humility is. When she heard her mother's order, she immediately sat on Shi Yue's lap and recited aloud: One is the same as one, one two is two, two two is four. , all started in 19981, and lasted for more than a thousand years, and there is no such thing as one (Note: The last two sentences of the Liye Qin bamboo slips are one one and two, two halves and one, the interpretation is here Not described in detail.), it was not until the end of the Southern Song Dynasty that it began to be reversed, and it had the appearance of Jiujiuge in later generations.Shi Yue did not pay attention to these details at first, but when it was his daughter's turn to study, he immediately discovered the awkwardness and corrected it immediately. He also wrote an open letter to "Bai Shui Tan Academic Journal", pointing out the flaws in it. question.
Xiao Shirui is very proficient at reciting the nine-nine-nine songs, and he quickly recited the nine-nine-eighty-one. I want to go, but I just feel at a loss, and I don't remember it at all.He shook his head in his heart and sighed: I am really old.But he never forgot to praise his daughter: Lulu is so good.
The eldest sister is really smart, worthy of being the daughter of a bachelor, not only nine or nine songs, but even Tang poems, now she has recited more than ten poems.Shi Rui's wet nurse, Mrs. Wang, was also on the sidelines. This Mrs. Wang was originally a declining official lady, and she was also able to read and write, recite poems and paint.
Shi Yue was so happy that he kissed his daughter again and again, Zi'er hurriedly took advantage of this moment and said: The day before yesterday I received a gift and a letter from Princess Qinghe
oh?Shi Yue and his daughter clapped their hands together, while hesitating.
In the letter, the princess said that she had been apart for a long time and missed her very much.He also said that Princess Shushou became more and more likable, and she told the saint all day that she wanted to see what the eldest sister of the Shi family looked like.Because the sage is raising Yan'an County King and Xin Guogong, he also loves children very much, and asked the princess several times about our family Lulu.The princess asked because Shaanxi might be at war again, and asked me if I would like to take my eldest sister back to Bianjing for a few months. Firstly, it would be considered as going back to my natal family to visit relatives, and secondly, the two children would also have a playmate. Three years after the death of the empress dowager, the head of Roujia County has been depressed, even his temperament has changed a lot, he often is alone in a daze, and he tells the princess that he wants to go to Gongyi to guard the tomb of the former empress dowager, the princess is very upset I'm worried, I can still talk to the county magistrate, if I go back to Beijing to live for a while, or I can persuade Zi'er to speak softly, Shi Yue's expression changes when he listens.
Yes, Shaanxi is about to go to war again. Shi Yue sighed lightly and said it lightly.But Zi'er could hear the sarcastic tone in his words.She smiled softly, and said in a considerate manner: According to me, it's fine if I go back to Bianjing once.To tell you the truth, after being away from home for a long time, I miss it very much.I also want to see what my nephew looks like.
I know what's on your mind.Shi Yue stretched out his hand and gently held Zi'er's palm.You said these words to comfort me.Shi Yue smiled dryly, and said mockingly: I am reluctant to part with my precious daughter.After finishing speaking, he kissed Xiao Shirui's cheek twice fiercely.
It has been like this since ancient times.Zi'er said softly, judging from the princess's letter, it is almost inseparable for the elder brother to be handsome, otherwise there is no need to have these words.If the eldest brother can be handsome and relieve the country's border troubles, even though I am a woman, I also know that it is a good thing for the country and the people. At least the tens of thousands of people along the road in Shaanxi can rest their shoulders for a few years.Besides, this is something that has been left in history, how can it be dragged down because of the family members.According to me, the Princess is right.If my eldest sister and I were in Chang'an, my eldest brother would always be distracted. What I worried about was that no one would take care of my eldest brother.Awang has been at her beck and call for a long time, so I think it would be better if I leave her behind and return to Bianjing with Mrs. Wang and a few maids.
That's not necessary.Shi Yue scratched Xiao Shi Rui's itch, making her laugh out loud, forced a smile, and said: You know I never want my servants to take care of me.Besides, Awang is also a female doctor now, you take her back to the capital to see if she can pick someone she likes, so that Awang's face flushed with shame, and he said in a low voice: I don't want to marry.
This is nonsense.Zi'er smiled and said, these big girls like me, although called masters and servants, love like sisters.If you find someone you like, I will always treat you like a girl getting married.
Exactly.Shi Yue smiled, and then pretended to be serious and said: Besides, I still have a small mind. With you, a female doctor, when Lulu is older, there will be someone to teach her Dashi writing, which saves me making a special trip to West Lake College to invite her. Xixi's money.
Dashi text?Zier's eyes widened, and she asked in surprise: "Why do you want my eldest sister to learn this?"
Even Awang was very surprised, and said: "The bachelor is just making fun of the servants."
I was serious.Shi Yue could understand the surprise of the two of them, and explained: My daughter doesn't care what kind of woman is virtuous without talent, and I wish she could become a talented woman.
Then there is no need to learn Tibetan?Even if you want to read Yiwen, there is also a translation building.There are so many things in Huaxia, which is enough for her to learn.Zi'er still couldn't understand.
Learn more, always learn.Shi Yue smiled and said, in this world, the only ones that can be called civilized are the Great Song Dynasty and the Great Food Kingdoms in the Near West.My daughter is still young, so don't limit her.In the future, if she is not interested in Dashi, she just doesn't want to learn it.As the saying goes, too many arts are not overwhelming.In fact, in terms of learning, the more knowledgeable a person is, the lower he is, and he does not dare to be proud of his knowledge.Look at the sea, because it is in a low place, all rivers can gather in it and make it vast.Our Huaxia might as well be self-confident in other places, but in this academic field, we might as well place ourselves in a low place with the mind of the sea.If you think that our family is very good at academics, and think that other countries and races have nothing to offer, and keep your ears closed, then you will not be able to succeed in the end.Therefore, not only my daughter, but one day in the future, I also hope that all scholars in the Song Dynasty will have the ability to know what foreign nationalities look like.Don't say that such a big country as Dashi, that is, Koryo, Japan, Jiaozhi, and even Bagan, Sanfoqi, may not have nothing to learn.
Big Brother is right.Although Zi'er didn't know what there was to learn from Goryeo and Wa, but the truth Shi Yue said was very simple and clear, so she also accepted this idea.
The husband and wife were chatting about these things, suddenly Shi Jian approached, and said at the door: Bachelor, Counselor Feng, please see me.
Shi Yue got up immediately, and Zi'er suddenly yelled: The scholar hasn't eaten yet
Shi Yue smiled wryly, handed the little stone Rui to Zi'er, and said: "I don't care anymore.You think about it first and see what day you leave
yes.
Madame is going out?Shi Jian was taken aback.
Shi Yue nodded, he was not happy in his heart, but if he is the commander in chief, he leads the army outside, and his family members are not hostages in Bianjing, I am afraid that the Sangong Jiuqing, the admonishing officials and the censors in Bianjing will make trouble stand up.This kind of thing can't have both fish and bear's paws. Although Princess Qinghe's letter is aggrieved, but with Qinghe's prudence, it is likely to be accepted. This is a way to save face for Shi Yue and the court.Therefore, although Shi Yue was not very happy, he could only accept the reality.
After Shi Jian arrived at the public hall, Shi Yue discovered that the security inside and outside the public hall was twice as tight as usual.The guards in the public hall were originally the confidantes of Shi Yue's soldiers, but they disappeared at this time, replaced by some unknown soldiers. Shi Yue looked carefully and found that these guards were all from Weiwei Temple.These soldiers of the Weiwei Temple were all wearing vests with a red background and a yellow border embroidered with a black Xiechi pattern as their identity. They all had serious faces and looked at everyone with suspicious eyes. It seemed that everyone in the hall was untrustworthy. Object.Shi Yue was taken aback, and went back to look at Shi Jian, but saw that Shi Jian was also in a daze, apparently he didn't know what was going on here when he came to pass the report.The counselor Fengji had been standing outside the public hall, when he saw Shi Yue approaching, he hurriedly strode forward and whispered something in Shi Yue's ear.Shi Yue's heart trembled, he waved his hand to Shi Jian, signaling him to stay outside, and followed Feng Ji to the hall.
Entering the hall, one can see a few meticulous military officers standing upright like a pole in the hall.He glanced around and saw Xu Yinglong, Governor of the Shaanxi Office of the Ministry of War, Yuhou Renguang, Supervisor of the Shaanxi Anping Division of Weiwei Temple, and Li Gengyun, Director of the Shaanxi Office of the Privy Council, standing in sequence on the left side of the public hall.Opposite them, on the right side of the hall stood five military officers, one was Liu Guo, the capital of the Huanqing camp supervisor, the other was Zhang Shouyue, the magistrate of Huanzhou, and the last three were all wearing Xixia military uniforms.Shi Yue's gaze moved slowly across their faces, trying to control his expression.
Shi Yue knew the three Xixia military officers: Ren Duo Bao Zhong!Wen Huan!Muze!
Wen Huan dared to come to Chang'an as a Xixia military officer!
No wonder Ren Guang and Liu Guo's faces were covered with frost as if seeing their father and enemy killed, and their eyes seemed to burst into flames.On the other hand, Xu Yinglong and Li Gengyun had the expression of a fox seeing a chicken, while Zhang Shouyue and Feng Ji had expressions of disdain.
In Wen Huan's comparison, Mu Ze, a rebel, seemed insignificant.
These three people are obviously envoys sent by Ren Duohan.
But what does Ren Duohan mean by letting Wen Huan and Mu Ze come to Chang'an?Shi Yue walked slowly towards the handsome chair while thinking in his heart.
Sending such a sensitive person to Chang'an is either provocative but absolutely impossible; or
Shi Yue smiled inwardly, sat down calmly on the handsome chair, and looked at Wen Huan and Mu Ze again.His demeanor was quite calm.Shi Yue said in his heart, but his face turned dark at the same time, Ren Duo Bao Zhong!Without waiting for everyone to salute, Shi Yue called Ren Duo Baozhong's name almost word by word. Did Commander Ren Duo ask you to give the heads of these two people to me?
Back to Shuai Shi, my commander-in-chief really has this intention.Ren Duo Baozhong bowed to Shi Yue, and replied calmly without even looking at Wen Huan and Mu Ze.
Well!Shi Yue sneered and shouted sharply: Come on, tie me up!
slow!Ren Duo Baozhong shouted loudly.
Shi Yue raised his hand to stop the soldiers of Weiwei Temple who were about to pounce on him, stared at Ren Duo Baozhong, and said sarcastically: Didn't you just say that you would give their heads to me?
Why didn't Shi Shuai listen to the general's intention before deciding whether he wanted their heads?Ren Duo Baozhong has always maintained the calmness and calmness that diplomats should have.
Ben Shuai wants to listen.
In the end, I will borrow troops from the imperial court to quell the rebellion under the order of the commander of my family.And I want to ask Shi Shuai to take charge of my family and deliver the seal to the imperial court on my behalf.
When Ren Duo Bao Zhong said this, everyone in the hall, except Shi Yue and Zhang Shou Yue, showed joy in unison.Everyone knows the so-called borrowing troops to counter the rebellion. Under the current situation, it is just an excuse for the Song army to attack Xia.Regardless of Ren Duohan's intentions, it is always a wish for Song Jun to have someone open the door and bow to the soldiers.
For a while, even Ren Guang and Liu Guo also temporarily forgot the existence of Wen Huan, the great traitor, and listened carefully to Shi Yue's response.
Borrow troops to suppress rebellion?Shi Yue asked meaningfully.
Exactly.Ren Duo Baozhong said with grief and indignation: the way of heaven is permanent, and the monarch and ministers are orderly.The lower state is unfortunate, the power rapes the country, hijacks the king, and disrupts the government.Although the leader of my family is a minister of a small barbarian country, he also knows that the master is worried about the humiliation of his ministers, and the master has humiliated his ministers to death, so how dare he not gnash his teeth in anger?As long as you can save the Lord from this catastrophe, even if you are smashed to pieces, you dare not say goodbye.Although my commander is humble, I also know that the heaven and the country are a state of etiquette and morality. The misfortune of the present state is also the great misfortune of human relations and heaven. There are two words of loyalty and filial piety in the world. All loyal ministers and filial sons, regardless of family and country, are the beauty of being kind In the world, there are two characters of traitor and sycophant. All loyal ministers and filial sons, regardless of family and country, hate and hate them.Today, Liang Yibu used power and treachery to cause chaos. Although the one who hijacked was the king of the lower state, the one who was trampled was the ruler, minister, father and son.Even though they are barbarians, they also know that the Celestial Dynasty will never sit back and watch these chaotic officials and thieves corrupt the rules and bring chaos to the world.What's more, Liang's father and son have always been militaristic and provocative.The two countries fought each other, and the soldiers and civilians died without a trace, all of which were caused by this thief.How could the Celestial Dynasty not send righteous teachers to rid the world of such vicious and vicious thieves?
Ren Duo Baozhong was full of righteousness, his expression was sad and indignant, and his words were generous. People at that time were not immune to the influence of the three principles and five constant principles. Everyone was moved when they heard his words, and almost completely forgot Ren Duo Baozhong's affectation. The Renduo tribe sold it for a good price.In this world, there are some people who betray the country and lose their reputations; some people who betray the country seem to be extremely wronged, and they can win the sympathy of many people, almost making them a national hero.The difference between the two is like nothing else.
Shi Yue regarded the three cardinal principles and five constant principles in a normal way.Moreover, he has seen and heard such things as loyal ministers and betraying the country, and he has seen a lot.How could he be deceived by Ren Duo Bao Zhong?But he also admired Ren Duo Bao Zhong's talent in his heart, and deliberately pretended to be moved, listening to his continued generous speech.
Therefore, the leader of my family sent the last general to the Celestial Dynasty, begging the Celestial Dynasty to send troops to quell the chaos, so as to rectify the principles.The monarchs and ministers of the lower state will never forget the kindness of the heavenly dynasty.Here is the memorial of my family's leader to present to the emperor, and I also beg Shi Shuai to submit it on his behalf.When Ren Duo Baozhong said this, his tone was sincere, as if he wanted to support each other with his heart.
Shi Yue looked around at the people in the hall, seeing their expressions, he guessed what they were thinking.Although everyone in the hall was moved by the rhetoric of benevolence and loyalty, they would not be so naive as to send troops for the Great Song Dynasty to maintain some kind of human relations. What everyone thought was to use this opportunity to send troops justifiably Western Xia.In addition, if there is Ren Duohan anyway, Lingzhou can be said to have opened its doors, and it will also have the effect of getting twice the result with half the effort.
It is really beneficial and can make people forget about it.Shi Yue secretly sighed in his heart.The people present, even people like Zhang Shouyue, couldn't see through Ren Duohan's scheming.But in Shi Yue's heart, it seems like a bright mirror.Ren Duohan hesitated for so long, and finally came out with the matter of begging soldiers from the Song Dynasty, which was actually the best move he could make under the current situation.
Ren Duohan knew that he and the Liang family were in the same boat, since Liang and his sons coerced the emperor to command the feudal lords, the only people they feared in Xixia were Ren Duohan and Yuzang Huama.After all, Yuzang Huama was descended from the Tibetans, and his influence among the tribes was far less than that of Ren Duohan. Therefore, if Liang and his son really wanted to firmly control the situation in Xixia, and even replace it one day, they had to get rid of Ren Duohan.Unless Ren Duohan can have enough power to check and balance Liang Yibu.But considering the existence of an increasingly powerful Song Dynasty, with Ren Duohan's wisdom, he must be able to figure it out, not to mention that he himself does not have enough strength to achieve a balance with Liang's father and son, even if he has, he does not have this opportunity.Once the Song army sent troops to attack Xia, the first to bear the brunt was the strength of his Renduo tribe.Not to mention that Liang Yibu and his son will have an excuse to put him under unified command. Even if Liang's father and son give him power, he will inevitably fall into a dilemma. The tribe's prestige will inevitably decline, and he Ren Duohan will inevitably become the target of public criticism; if he actively resists, his family will inevitably be exhausted in the bitter battle with the Song army. Even if Xixia wins the war in the end, Ren Duohan Han will also become the target of Liang Yibu's cleaning up.
Therefore, under such circumstances, Ren Duohan's best choice is to openly stand against Liang Yibu, so as to win the sympathy of all Liang's enemies and Lord Xia's sympathizers.With the attitude of a lonely minister, he led Song Jun into Xixia, and let Song Jun fight with Liang Yibu and his son.But he can maintain a delicate position. If the Song army wins, he will be the hero who led the Song army into the summer. The Song Dynasty will never be stingy in rewarding him. He can also have his own explanation for ruling the Xixia area within Xixia. At that time, he only needs to pretend to argue with the Song Dynasty, and he can explain the past. It was the Song Dynasty who shamelessly deceived him and used him. The winner He was not blamed at all, not to mention that he is still excusable; and even if Xixia won the war, he did not have to worry, because he did not openly submit to the Song Dynasty, his purpose was so high-sounding, he was to save The emperor and the failed hero!The hero's strength will not be damaged, and may even be strengthened Shi Yue is sure that once the Song army fails, Ren Duohan must be the first to fight back; but Liang Yibu's strength will be weakened in the war with the Song army .Ren Duohan, who received the sympathy of the leaders of various tribes, even had the opportunity to form a new balance with Liang Yibu and his son at that time, and jointly divide the power to rule Xixia.
According to Ren Duohan's calculations, in this Song Xia game, his Ren Duohan clan was the absolute winner.
But Shi Yue saw through this point: Although Ren Duohan led Song soldiers into the country, under the cover of Gang Chang's human relations and righteousness, Ren Duohan did not tie himself to the Song army's chariot, but cleverly placed himself in a neutral situation In his position, he can really be called a master at playing tricks.
Ren Duohan's scheming really deceived many people.
Shi Yue took the memorial written by Ren Duohan to the emperor that Feng Ji handed over, put it on the commander's case, and kept moving his eyes over Ren Duobaozhong and the three of them.He wondered how far he could tie Ren Duohan to the Song army's chariot.How can there be such a cheap thing in this world if you want to take advantage of it without any effort?Shi Yue cursed in his heart, you are a fox, and I will squeeze oil out of you.
While thinking about it, Shi Yue asked: Leader Ren Duo is commendable for his loyalty, and it is true that everyone who is in disorder and thieves can be punished.However, since ancient times, no one begged other families to send troops empty-handed.
Ren Duo Baozhong talked for a long time, although Shi Yue's face was touched, but he opened his mouth and returned to his naked interests.He cursed secretly in his heart, but said humbly in his mouth: The king of Xiabang once said that if the Song Dynasty can send troops to quell the chaos of the Liang family, he would like to dedicate the land of Henan to the court.General Wen heard this matter with his own ears.
IOUs?Shi Yue sneered in his heart, if I can take that place, what does it matter if you donate it or not?If I can't take it, am I really counting on you to offer it?It's just that the old fox Ren Duohan can't be pushed too fast, even if he wants something from me right now, it's actually me who needs something from him.But if you want to be so cheap, you, Ren Duohan, don't have this dream as soon as possible.
But Shi Yue hadn't spoken yet, and the words "General Wen" had already annoyed a lot of people.Liu Guo, the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the Huanqing camp, couldn't bear it any longer, and said coldly beside him: Can the words of those who recite their ancestors and forget their ancestors be trusted?
Marquis Yu Renguang, Supervisor of Shaanxi Anping Division, also immediately echoed: That is, no one can trust the words of such villains.
When Wen Huan heard this, his face flushed immediately. He was used to being ridiculed in Xixia, but being ridiculed by his own countrymen and colleagues was an even more uncomfortable experience for Wen Huan.But after all, he is no longer the No. 1 martial artist of the past, he looked at Ren Duo Bao Zhong, then at Shi Yue, finally lowered his eyes, and remained silent.
Seeing Wen Huan like this, he resigned himself to it, and the shameless and low-pitched sarcasm came from nowhere.But Wen Huan's heart became calm at this time.Just silently listening to Ren Duo Bao Zhong to negotiate.You don't know how many scheming Wen Huan used my pride to secretly maintain my dignity in order to make Ren Duohan take the initiative to send people to Chang'an to negotiate.
If the court has doubts, the last general is willing to be the master and make an oath.Ren Duo Bao Zhong was so calm that it was almost like a gentleman's declaration, and he relieved Wen Huan in a timely manner, and also blocked everyone's mouths.Everyone turned their attention to Shi Yue.
The covenant must be made naturally.Shi Yue said indifferently, his eyes swept over the crowd, and after passing over Wen Huan's face, he paused imperceptibly and consolingly for a moment.But this thing is flashy.
Although the land in Henan is small, there are thousands of miles; although the people in Henan are small, there are millions of people.
These guys know it.Shi Yue interrupted Ren Duo Baozhong's words, and said sharply: But the people of these lands, after all, want to be exchanged with the blood of the generals of the Forbidden Army.Ben Shuai just wants to know, what is Commander Renduo willing to do?
The commander of my family is willing to be the pioneer of the king's division.outnumbered
The commander-in-chief wants Renduo to accept the royal imperial seal!Shi Yue's cold voice penetrated the hall.A pair of shining eyes were staring closely at Rentahochu's.
Ren Duo Baozhong avoided Shi Yue's gaze unnaturally, he did not expect Shi Yue to be so aggressive.However, a self-proclaimed lowly minister refused the imperial court's imperial seal, but was unable to speak for a while.He pondered for a while before replying: The kindness of the court is the blessing of my family leader.But now that my lord is in trouble, but my ministers have been appointed by the imperial court and spread the word, the world will say that my family leader is unjust.I would like to temporarily resign from the reward, and wait for the traitor to be punished and my lord to restore, and then receive grace.
The leader of Renduo is loyal and unparalleled, and he is also loyal to the imperial court. Why should he be granted by the imperial court?Even the king of your country is also granted by the imperial court.The name is right and proper, why should the general refuse?
Even so.However, it is a matter of righteousness and righteousness
The royal imperial edict is righteousness and honor.Shi Yue had no intention of retreating.
I also hope that General Shi Shuai and Xu Mo will discuss this matter, and then reply in the future.I also hope that Shi Shuai can understand the difficulties of our leader, Ren Duobaozhong saw Shi Yue's aggressiveness, so he simply resorted to the strategy of slowing down the army.Anyway, he didn't expect to reach an agreement in one interview.
Worth mentioning.Shi Yue also knew that it was impossible for Renduo Baozhong to agree immediately, so he agreed, and said with hints: Renduo has both political integrity and ability, and the court knows it all.I also ask the general to think twice, the court's grace is absolutely extraordinary.What Shi Yue said was also true. With Ren Duohan's identity, if he really publicly surrendered to Song Dynasty, he was at least a third-rank military officer and ranked as a prince.
Duo Baozhong humbly agreed, pointed to Wen Huan and Mu Ze, and said to Shi Yue: There is another matter in this trip, which is to take General Wen and General Mu to plead guilty to Shi Shuai.
Mentioning these two people, the faces of those present became stiff again.
The two generals offended the imperial court and Shi Shuai very much, if the imperial court punished them further, they would never dare to resign.However, the last general's trip also benefited from the thoughtfulness of the two generals, and it is also where they have contributed to the court.and
Moreover, in Xia Guojun's army, the number of people who offended the imperial court was invincible.If the Commander-in-Chief blamed these two people, it would inevitably make Xia Guoren suspicious.If the crimes of the two are released, it will have the effect of Han Gao sealing Yong Chi and Yan Zhao City horse bones.Is it?Shi Yue interrupted Ren Duo Bao Zhong's words, and said leisurely.
Shi Shuai Ming Jian, what I will say at the end is exactly this meaning.
There is no need to say too much about the fact that the imperial court can accommodate people from all over the world.From the general's point of view, is this commander a narrow-minded person?
Shi Shuai has the quality of a prime minister, which is known all over the world.Ren Duo Baozhong followed Shi Yue's wishes and flattered him.
Shi Yue laughed loudly, pointed at Wen Huan and Mu Ze and said: "The two of them really want to return to the imperial court, so why should I care about some old suspicions?"This commander should personally recommend the two generals to the imperial court, and the imperial court will also reward them generously.
When Shi Yue said these words, the faces of Liu Guo and Ren Guang changed. They were about to speak, but they were stopped by Feng Ji and Zhang Shouyue with winks.I had no choice but to hold back angrily.
Ren Duo Baozhong, Wen Huan and Mu Ze bowed together and said: "Thank you Shi Shuai."
After the meeting with Ren Duo Baozhong lasted for more than two hours, under the strict protection of the Weiwei Temple troops, Ren Duo Baozhong and others were secretly sent to the post to rest.Originally, these matters should be in charge of the official department, but all the departments are start-ups, and the organizational structure is not complete.The Shanxi Office of the Staff Party Division has only a small number of troops directly under it, and is also responsible for protecting key departments, so it can only use troops seconded from Weiweisi.This shows the talent of Zhang Dun, the minister of the former Weiwei Temple. Although many things have happened, the Weiwei Temple, which was actually founded by him, is one of the first institutions to become more complete among the emerging institutions.
After Ren Duo Baozhong and others left, Feng Ji and others also left one after another.As soon as these people left, Pan Zhaolin and Chen Liang walked in.Pan Zhaolin couldn't sit still, so he asked with a smile: Liu Guo just walked away and scolded why he wanted to be an official, murdered and set fire and was recruited, what happened to provoke Liu Dapao?
Chen Liang also said with a smile: The people of Weiwei Temple, the bachelors should show some kindness in the end.
Shi Yue ate the fruits just delivered to satisfy his hunger, shook his head with a wry smile, and said what happened just now.Ren Duo Baozhong and others coming to Chang'an is a very confidential matter. Pan Zhaolin and Chen Liang just saw Feng Ji and others, but not Ren Duo Baozhong. What, after hearing what Shi Yue said at this time, I understood the whole story.
After Shi Yue finished speaking, he smiled mockingly: "It must be kept secret, otherwise, if people know that Wen Huan has actually come to Chang'an, it may cause a mutiny."
Pan Zhaolin and Chen Liang didn't know Wen Huan's details at first, Chen Liang couldn't help but clapped his hands and sighed: "It's fortunate that Wen Huan and Mu Ze have the courage to come to Chang'an."
But Pan Zhaolin smiled and said: These are just two chess pieces of Ren Duohan.Ren Duohan himself was not afraid that there would be no good results after surrendering, but his generals had to be afraid.Once Wen Huan and Mu Ze had these two living examples, it would be much easier for him to convince his generals if he really wanted to surrender openly.Even if we kill Wen and Mu, how much damage will it do to Ren Duohan?
Brother Qianguang said it well.Shi Yue said with a smile, that's why I want to accommodate them.Wen Huan is a traitor, and Mu Ze almost killed me.Both of them could accommodate them, and those generals of the Xia army had nothing to worry about.It's just that Wen Huan's matter is tricky. The army and the people hate him to the bone.
Wen Huan can be exonerated and let him wear white clothes to make meritorious deeds; Mu Ze can be restored to the official position, and if he makes meritorious deeds, he will be rewarded generously.In this way, both inside and outside can be safe.Pan Zhaolin solved this trouble lightly, anyway, it is lucky that these two people can now be exempted by the imperial court.
Shi Yue nodded slightly, and said: It can only be like this.He asked again: "Brother Qianguang and Zirou came here, must there be something else?"
Pan Zhaolin crossed his legs, ate a piece of fruit, and said unhurriedly: This is the time when people are on their backs, if there is nothing to do, there is no time to come to see the young master.He was the only one who didn't bother to change his words and kept calling him Mr. Shi Yue.
Chen Liang seized the time to eat tea and fruit, and interjected: If you don't get things done right now, if there is a fight, a little carelessness may lead to a big mistake.I was talking to the bachelor about Ma Zheng's affairs. Although this matter is too urgent to do much in the war, if it is not handled properly, it will inevitably slow down.And this is also the imperial court's century-old plan, so don't be rash.His whole body has been emaciated out of shape.
Pan Zhaolin half teased and half persuasively said: I know you Chen Zirou is busy with a century-old plan, no one dares to take you lightly.I'm afraid you are too desperate to give this little life away.It doesn't matter if you die, but I'm worried that there is no one I like to take care of my son's many trivial matters.
Even if I am exhausted, I am willing.And still tired.Chen Liang smiled.If you have nothing to worry about, I'll talk about my horse politics first.
After all, I am happy to take a break.After Pan Zhaolin finished speaking, he really leaned back, closed his eyes and fell asleep.
The corruption and inefficiency of the horse administration in the Song Dynasty was also rare in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty during the Xining period.Hundreds of thousands of state funds are invested in each horse herding prison every year, occupying thousands of hectares of grassland, but there are pitifully few war horses for the army.It is absolutely wrong to say that the Song Dynasty did not pay attention to the construction of the army. The Song Dynasty, which was ridiculed as emphasizing culture and despising military affairs, accounted for the highest proportion of military expenditures in fiscal expenditures among all civil governments in human history. It can be said with certainty that, Its record is not only unprecedented, but also unprecedented. However, the problem of the Song Dynasty was that a large amount of military expenditure was corrupted and wasted just like the horse government, but it failed to achieve the desired results.
Shi Yue was determined to reform horse administration almost from the day he entered Shaanxi.However, horse administration is a major national event, and the scope involved is from the central government to the local government, from the army to civil affairs.Among them, a large number of vested interests, Shi Yue, originally wanted to open a hole in the scandal of selling horses from the Shayuan prison to the Lan family to reform the horse administration, but after several years of investigation, they couldn't figure it out.There are layers of protection in the middle, and interests are entangled. Even though Shi Yue is a papaya, he can know a thing or two.What's more, he is actually a natural capable minister. Even Pan Zhaolin, Chen Liang, and Liu Xiang are highly appreciative of his ability to handle common affairs in recent years.
Originally about Ma Zheng's matter, because this iceberg is really bottomless, Shi Yue can't help but be cautious.His political capital is not insignificant: he has the favor of the emperor, the prestige among the scholar-bureaucrats, and the folks; in terms of parties, he not only has many Qingli veterans, but also has him in the old party, and there are also those who are close to him in the new party. Moreover, there is also a faction of his own faintly; in terms of government affairs, he guards Hangzhou, Fushan, and presides over reforms at the central government. The policies he promotes can be said to affect every corner of the Song Dynasty. All have to sigh.In the military, he advocated the reform of the military system. Since ancient times, he has won two consecutive victories against Xixia. These are the most important military achievements. With such military achievements as a civil servant, the emperor is suspicious, but he can't help but rely on it. In the process, the weight of his speech has also increased a lot.
However, even with such capital, one cannot help hesitating and weighing things up in the face of the shady scene hidden behind the Shayuan prison fraud case.If too many civil servants are involved, it will inevitably intensify the party struggle; if too many generals are involved, it may even provoke a mutiny.Shi Yue secretly gritted his teeth several times, but politics is realistic.Reckless recklessness, even when your strength is overwhelming, is not the best option.Because the opponent will never sit idly by, under fierce conflict, it is bound to pay a huge social cost.
A good politician is to know how to weigh all these.在石越看來，其實政治與商業並無本質的區別，無非是成本、收益、風險六字真言，只不過政治買賣的對象無所不包，遠比商業的對象要廣泛。而能否在這六字真言中找到一個最佳的點維持平衡，便是判斷一個政治家素養的唯一標準。
石越並不希望過早的激化各個利益階層之間的矛盾。這並非是他認為收益比不上成本，而是認為風險過大，這種程度的收益還不足以讓他去冒如此巨大的風險。
而大多數時候，他也不喜歡蠻幹。
如果這條路走不通，那麼就換一條路好了。
在興修水利、改革驛政、重定戶等這一系列措施推行後，被財政緊張逼得喘不過氣來的石越，終於不得不想方設法節流。而被擱置的馬政改革也在這個時候再一次進入石越的視野。
石越推出的措施，完全是因為沒錢而逼出來的。
但是他推行馬政改革的時機，也算是恰到好處，至少比起幾年前要更加合適。
馬政的事情若說起來實則很簡單。學士上的劄子，其實是想讓朝廷放下牧馬監這個大包袱。故此請朝廷恩准，將陝西一路所有牧馬監，全部轉為民營馬場，牧馬監官吏，一體裁汰。民間富商豪紳，競拍買下牧馬監，每年只要能保證以市價供給軍隊規定數量之戰馬，則朝廷可免其稅務，否則可加以懲罰。戰時朝廷要租用馱馬，亦只按價租馬便是。如此亦算是官民兩便。但凡陝西、河東、河北之牧馬監，固然不如西夏、契丹，然亦是水草豐盛之處，果真用心經營，善配馬種，再不如意，亦會比今時要好。只要能保證供馬，花費同樣的錢，能買到更多更好的馬，於朝廷亦是好事。陝西實行之後，若行之有效，將來還可推廣至全國。每歲朝廷由此節省下的國帑，至少亦有十餘萬貫。陳良娓娓而談，條理甚是清晰，然出人意料者，是此事在朝廷竟久不能決，異議者甚眾。學生將所有異議歸納起來，其要者不過四條︰一是以為商人重利輕義，不可信任，馬政是軍國之重，不可寄之於商人，持此議者甚眾。這一樁事，還得多謝桑長卿，《汴京新聞》聯合《海事商報》連續數月，刊發了上百篇文章，駁斥此類成見。兩報援引古今事跡，力證商人因為重利，反重信用，有時更為官府所不及，且軍器監改革，民營之軍資較之官府作坊，物美而價廉，更是現成的例證。最後呂吉甫與王禹玉（王珪）建議仿漢代鹽鐵會議之例，在白水潭召開會議，兩派公開辯論，甚至連皇上都御駕親臨。最後朝官被辯得啞口無言，桑長卿與諸學院的士子們大出風頭，此事才算暫告一段落
陳良所說之白水潭會議，是宋朝建國百年來的一大盛事。石越自是早已知道，但此時聽陳良說起，亦不禁臉露微笑，心中依然在遺憾自己沒有機會親臨會場。自從漢昭帝鹽鐵會議、漢宣帝石渠閣會議、漢章帝白虎觀會議以後，中國歷史上已經太久沒有過這樣的事情了皇帝親臨、朝野官員學者共聚一堂，互相辯論政策、學術上的異同，以求達成一致，辯論之時沒有人能以權勢身分壓人，只求以理服人，辯論之後將所有言論結集出版，公佈天下，傳於後世。
對於這樣的場景，石越以往讀史書之時，常常心嚮往之，不料當生活中果真發生這樣的事情之時，自己卻失之交臂，只能靠讀著白水潭會議後出版的《義利集》來想像當時熱烈的情形。
陳良歇了一口氣，又繼續說道︰其餘三條則執論者皆不多。一是以為將所有牧馬監官吏一體裁汰，過於不近人情；一是以為牧馬監不止供應戰馬，亦擔負平時牧養戰馬之責，一旦轉為民營，此事必須解決；一是以為馬政之不振，是由地理位置使然，縱然轉為民營，亦不見得會更好，只恐反而壞事，且為政務在簡要，多一事不如少一事。這些異論，皆不足道。樞府已頒明軍令，馬軍須牧養戰馬，以精練馬技。且朝廷亦可將一些戰馬寄養於馬場，付預費用，計其支出，總要好過如今之牧馬監。故此，皇上終於下定決心，準了學士的《再論馬政劄子》，其意也是想看看陝西一路施行之效果如何。畢竟全國牧馬監，陝西一路只佔少數。但是，朝廷卻又加了一個尾巴，只許陝西籍人經營陝西路之馬場
石越微微嘆了口氣，側過頭去，卻見潘照臨微微睜開眼睛，二人四目相交，心照不宣的交換了一下眼神。朝廷加這個尾巴，內裡涵義是十分豐富的。一個馬政，不知道牽扯上了多少官員，雖然白水潭會議辯論失敗，讓皇帝下定了決心，而那些既得利益者迫於輿論，亦不得不退步，但是他們畢竟不肯輕易吐出這塊肥肉的。在技術上設置一個小小的障礙，只許陝西籍人經營陝西路之馬場，立馬就將汴京、江南、蜀中那財大氣粗的富商們擋在門外，從而除去了最強大的競爭對手。他們一定是自信在陝西路內，無人能競爭過自己的。而只要馬場掌握在自己人手中，經營得好，利益是自己佔了；經營不好，則是石越的馬政改革失敗。到時候推動重來，又可以吸吮國庫的錢財。而在皇帝方面，肯定也不願意見到江南的富商們到處伸手
還真是敢小看我石某人啊！石越在心裡冷冷的說道。只要准了馬政改革劄子，此事便操於我手，我還不信陝西這麼大地方，還找不到幾個合適的人來經營馬場。石越是絕不能容忍馬政改革被破壞的將牧馬監轉為大規模的馬場，在石越而言，也不僅僅是改革馬政這麼簡單，這還是他雄心勃勃的改善整個陝西生態環境計畫中的一環。陝西的疲弊，除了當時現實的原因外，還有一個很大原因，便是千餘年來的過度開發，耗盡了陝西的元氣。在石越看來，將陝西由農耕生產方式，逐步轉變為半農半牧的生產方式，是恢復陝西生態的關鍵。熙寧年間的陝西，相比起一千年後的陝西來說，還是大有可為的。將保護生態的關鍵地帶，逐步轉變為牧場，防止農業帶來破壞，留給子孫後代的陝西，完全可以重現它天府之國的美譽（注︰關中古時被稱為天府之國）。若從這個角度來說，陳良現在所耗費心血而努力的，還不僅僅是百年之計，而是千年大計！
學士事先已有鈞令，凡涉嫌沙苑監案的家族，要盡量避免讓他們競拍下牧馬監。陳良無奈地苦笑道︰但將這些人排除之後，學生卻發現，整個陝西路，竟找不出幾家有資格又願意來競拍馬場的人家了。陝西一路的風俗學士是明白的，清白持家的士大夫的確也有許多，但是大多不喜貨殖，講究的是詩書禮義傳家。讓他們力耕、墾田、淤河、興修水利，他們不會後人，但是讓他們從事貨殖、經營馬場，卻是多半不屑為之。且平心而論，最適合經營馬場的幾家，反倒是與沙苑監案有牽涉的幾個家族
石越聽到這些話，雖然明知是事實，臉卻不由自主似的沉了下去。
子柔的意思是，我繞不開這些人？石越冷冰冰地問道。
學生是以為，至少，學士繞不開衛家。陳良並沒有因為石越不喜而有所畏縮，照樣直言不諱。
啪地一聲，石越一掌重重地拍在桌案上，桌上茶杯亂晃，茶水濺得到處都是。
陳良毫不退縮，一雙眸子直視著石越。
潘照臨微微睜開雙眼，望著二人，半晌，方淡淡說道︰公子，小不忍則亂大謀。行大事者，豈能無容人之量？
是容人還是藏污納垢？石越譏諷地說道，衛家不過一土財主，憑什麼便非得俯仰其鼻息？
為行大善，有時候必須忍小惡。潘照臨嚴肅地說道︰且公子所言差矣，衛家非土財主可比。且不論其家世背景，單是衛棠與《秦報》今日之影響，便是不可輕視者。汴京之人，能視桑家為土財主否？潘照臨說話全不客氣。
石越轉過頭，久久注視著潘照臨，心中實是惱怒異常。但即便是盛怒之時，他心中也有一絲清明，知道自己惱怒的原因，其實是因為李、陳二人，說的都是事實。這等事情，若是才來那幾年倒也罷了，那時候夾著尾巴做人，尚且要戰戰兢兢，每晚睡覺之前總要三省吾身不過省的是當天的言談舉止，有沒有什麼失漏，會不會授人以柄，生怕有半點不妥，自己生死榮辱事小，一腔抱負卻只能付諸東流，因此若以當時之心情而論，倒是平常。但時至今日，他以朝廷重臣、寵臣的身分，負安撫一路之重，石越在陝西可以說過慣了一呼百諾的生活，但即便在聲望日隆之時，如日中天之時，面對著極為厭惡的惡勢力，也不能為所欲為，實在讓人心中有如憋著一股悶氣，左衝右突，卻無處發洩。自己自以為巧思妙策，要將陝西這些地頭龍戲耍一把，不料到頭來，還是要尋求與他們合作
衛棠！衛棠！石越惡狠狠的念著，他心中彷彿有個魔鬼探出頭來，用充滿誘惑力的語調說道︰你有這個權力除去擋在面前的石頭。只要你揮揮手，權力、陰謀沒什麼不能繞開的，沒有什麼要妥協的。應當是他們怕你，向你妥協，而不是相反你應當向他們展示你的權力與手段！
人一旦擁有支配他人的力量，就很難抑制住去使用它的衝動。
使用包括權力在內的暴力手段去壓迫他人達成自己的目的，永遠是最簡單、最痛快的行為。
但是，沒有什麼事情是不需要付出代價的。越是最簡單、最痛快的手段，便越是要付出更為巨大的代價。
人類極容易沉浸於其中，而無法自拔。維持社會良好運轉的規則也會被擊得粉碎，接下來便是一步一步走向殘酷與血腥的相互鬥爭，報復與反報復。在另一個時空的歷史上，當司馬光要將新黨大肆貶斥偏遠之地的時候，范純仁就清醒的意識到，從此大宋的政治鬥爭將走向更加殘酷的方向。而歷史亦果然如他所料，惡性的循環一旦開始，就難以阻止，從此新舊黨爭愈演愈烈，宋朝也在這黨爭中喪失元氣，最後走向亡國。到了那種時候，即便有程頤這樣的人進行自我的反省與反思，但是卻也無能去阻止歷史的慣性。
除掉衛家只是舉手之勞，大規模的鏟除陝西所有不順眼的士紳也不是難事。但是，始作俑者，其無後乎？沒有讓人信服的證據，在既有的規則下去打擊對手，而是依賴於權力與陰謀去打擊敵人；敵人同樣也會不憚於用同樣的手段來對付自己。他石越可以對付衛家，別人難道就不敢對付唐家、桑家？
人人都知道舊的社會規則有許多的問題，特別是阻礙到自己時，更加會怒不可遏。但是在破壞了舊的規則之後，又會怎麼樣？
建設永遠都要比破壞難上上百倍。
養成良好的社會傳統需要上百年，甚至是數百年，但是破壞起來，卻不過需要幾十年，甚至是十幾年。
程頤說得對，嫉惡太甚，亦是一弊啊！石越的理智還有說話的機會，石越，你付出這麼多努力，可不是想要個歷史重演的結局！
這個長安君，與衛洧、衛濮，畢竟有些不同。陳良從容說道，《秦報》這幾年之間，鞭撻貪官污吏，直斥時政之非，在蜀中、關中、晉地都有相當的口碑。便在驛政改革、改革戶等、興修水利等事上亦立場鮮明，學士。且衛棠能重金禮聘陸佃為《秦報》總編，對陸佃信任有加。又派遣記者，前往延綏、環慶、熙河諸邊塞之地採訪，向國人介紹國朝邊境及西夏、吐蕃之真實情況，使國人頭一次瞭解真實之邊疆，而不再是聽信那些荒誕古怪之傳說僅此一事，三大報皆競相轉載，《秦報》與衛棠名揚天下，衛棠贏得長安君之美譽，亦並非倖致
石越此時已平靜下來不少，衛家不僅與沙苑監弊案糾纏不清，而且牽涉到與高遵裕等邊將走私，至於其他賄賂官府，謀取供利之事，更加數不勝數，這些事情石越心裡十分清楚。但是所有這些事情，都沒有切實的證據，而衛家的關係，牽扯到已故的太皇太后的母家曹家、當今皇書名太后高太后的母家高家、皇帝的親弟弟，有賢王之名的昌王趙顥、大宋數得著的幾大官宦世家之一的韓家的韓絳，且衛棠聲名鵲起後，更是交流滿天下這樣的家族，的確也不是什麼土財主，不是可以隨便入罪的。
而另一方面，石越也清楚陳良說的都是事實。衛棠與他的《秦報》，在政治立場上，是開明的，對自己頗多聲援甚至衛棠本人也一慣是以石越的學生自居的。逢年過節，衛棠總要恭恭敬敬地派人送來禮物，或者親自來府問安，只不過石越以方面大臣，不能私自結交地方豪貴為由，從來沒有收過他的禮物，然而衛棠卻亦是一直執禮不廢。當然，石越也知道陳良口中的衛棠，只是衛棠的一面在另一面，石越確信衛棠此人絕非所謂的君子。他站在傳統的陝西士大夫之立場，大張旗鼓的非議石越重視商業的做法，卻無視他們衛家卻因為陝西商業的繁榮而受益良多的事實；他道貌岸然的批評陝西走私猖獗，但他們衛家卻是陝西最大的走私家族；石越下令將官妓組織起來，每日在勾欄公演曲目，靠售賣門票獲利，更是被《秦報》大加譏諷指摘，認為石越是在敗壞風俗，是儒教之罪人，甚至因此還導致了御史的彈劾與一場報紙上的口水戰；至於因為私妓業日漸繁榮而指責石越缺少作為的言論，更是《秦報》上最常見的儘管衛家父子一樣購買門票去勾欄看官妓們公演，一樣無所忌諱地出入風月場所
在某種程度上，石越承認衛棠是個聰明人。石越自己為報紙的言論自由立下的法令，被衛棠充分利用。對於石越，他一半高調讚揚，一半高聲反對，從而讓石越的人輕易不能抓住他的把柄，卻也討得了反對石越的人的歡心。《秦報》凡是批評石越之政策行為，都是從禮法道德的高度下手，以不動聲色地替《秦報》最大的讀者群陝西路的士大夫們代言，博取他們的歡心。而在另一方面，衛家又心安理得地享受石越帶來的好處，並且以一種小罵大幫忙的姿態，來避免過於激怒石越及他的追隨者。
對於這樣的一個衛棠與《秦報》，石越的確也有點無可奈何。在第一次見衛棠之時，石越絕對想像不到，那個年青人在短短幾年之內，就可以迅速成長成一個幾近完美的政客他的確擁有適合他轉變的家世，但是石越還是隱隱覺得在衛棠身上一定發生了什麼事。但他既沒辦法瞭解，亦沒有這個精力去關心這些事情。
況且，學生以為，陝西巨室實多以衛家為馬首，學士撫陝，當以安撫之上；且若昌王見怪，總是不便
石越不耐煩地揮了揮手，道︰子柔的意思，我已經知道了。
但僅僅是知道，是不夠的。
學士，馬政之事，實是拖不得。陳良禮貌而又堅決地說道，朝廷於馬政之事並不放心，有傳言要派石得一來秦
那個閹豎？石越冷笑道，子柔是自何處聽來的？
長安街頭巷尾，多有風傳。只怕亦不能不防。陳良亦不甚自在的道，國家諸內侍，以石得一為最可惡者。無論士夫民間，稍有小事，便密報於上，以此邀寵。所幸皇上甚少讓他離京。此番若讓石得一來陝，還不知要惹出多少是非。若馬政能在這閹豎來之前停當，則少去許多煩惱。且大戰在即，亦容不得拖下去
石得一。石越不屑地撇撇嘴，但終是沒有說什麼。倒是潘照臨眉毛一揚，欲要插話，似乎從眼縫中覷見石越神色，嘴脣只微微動了一下，終於也沒有說什麼。
便照著子柔的想法去辦罷。石越還是決定接受現實，子柔你再去一次沙苑監，看看能不能將之擴大一點稍大一點的牧馬監，可以分割成兩個或三個馬場。你再挑幾個人去一次延綏，沿邊大族中，便沒有對馬場有意者？
yes.陳良總算鬆了口氣。
折可適本是待不住的人，在驛站沒多久，因聽到驛站的人與旁人說起當天晚上，長安的官妓要在一處叫梨花園的地方公演《劍舞》這本是宋朝有名的歌舞故事劇，演的是張旭觀公孫大娘舞劍之事，其間從漢高祖斬蛇起義、項羽設鴻門宴說起，貫穿許多關於劍與舞的故事，十分精采。折可適素來久聞這曲目的名聲，只是府州雖然也有軍妓、官妓，但畢竟是偏遠地方，無法與內地大郡相提並論，竟沒有妓者會這個舞蹈。加上又聽說當晚之舞戲，是長安第一名妓董樂娘親自挑臺扮公孫大娘，更是勾得折可適好奇心動，非去不可了。
傍晚時分，折可適從驛站租了輛騾車長安的驛館，怕犯了帥司衙門的禁令，沒有人敢租馬匹給私人。好在折可適生性灑脫，也並不介懷，只坐著騾車到了梨花園，只準備看戲。不料，待他大搖大擺下了車來，竟是大吃一驚梨花園前面人山人海，車馬停滿了整整一條巷子。他從下車的地方走到梨花園的門口，幾乎要走半里路，而這半里街道之上，卻擠滿了密密麻麻的男女老幼。
折可適幾曾見過這等場面？他又從來沒有過買票的概念，也不知道要在何處買票，只好詢問車夫。
那車夫聽到他相問，竟是呆了一下，不可思議地反問道︰官人不曾事先買票麼？
還要事先買？折可適也呆住了。
車夫這才知道這個外地人竟是什麼也不懂，但折可適雖然穿著便服，可他卻是親眼見到是帥司的人將他送到驛館的，因此也不敢輕慢，連忙耐心解釋道︰董樂娘是長安頭牌，平素一般人想見她一面也難，但凡她上臺演戲，總是要預先買票定座的。官人這些時候才來，依小的看，也只好打道回府
折可適聽到這話，不禁大為掃興。正要敗興而歸，抬頭又了看了一周圍，忽然計上心來。
他向車夫笑道︰你先去回去，既來了，我不如到處走走。
那官人要記得早點回驛館。長安雖放寬了，但子時以後，仍是要宵禁的。車夫好心提醒道。
折可適點頭示謝。待車夫調轉車頭走了，他又左右觀察了一下，沿著梨花園的圍牆，專往人跡少的僻靜處走去。到了一個沒人的地方，折可適從地上撿了一顆石頭，輕輕扔進院中，自己在牆外聽了半晌，見裡面並無動靜，當下將袖袍一挽，竟翻起牆來以折可適的身手，區區一座梨花園的圍牆，怎麼攔得住他，自然是輕鬆便翻了進去。
軍旅生涯，雖然只是馬上的生活，但是對於雞鳴狗盜之事，似乎也頗有助益。他從後花園一路觀察地形，小心避開生人，沒用得多久，竟神不知鬼不覺地潛入前面的戲樓之中此處也是人山人海，肩踵相接，三面樓的樓上樓下，戲臺前的平地上，都坐了各色人等，而過道之中，還擠滿了站著人群，折可適便往人群中一擠，津津有味地看起戲來折可適是世家子弟，平素裡看戲觀舞，總是人家鄭重其事的相請，或者一群將領，或是