Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"Who would have thought that my cousin would actually ask for the 'Zhao Family's Divine Calligraphy'?"

"This post is not something that can be exchanged for a priceless treasure."

"We can only exchange our lives for this."

"In a fit of anger,"

"So I sold some antiques and paintings at a low price to pay off my debts,"

"Even though I'm sick, I'm leaving Shandong through the snow."

"This kind of despicable person deserves to die!"

Xie Kejia was filled with righteous indignation, and then comforted her.

"You'll stay here for now,"

"Don't mention money."

"I will recommend Defu for an official position after he recovers from his illness,"

"With Defu's scholarship and talent,"

"At worst, I can get into the Hanlin Academy to edit literature and history."

"Thank you for taking me in, brother... cough cough cough!"

Zhao Mingcheng coughed again as he spoke.

Xie Kejia asked his son, "Have you called a doctor?"

Xie Ji replied, "I used my connections to invite Elder Yang (Yang Jie), and my servant is currently preparing the medicine."

"Then everything will definitely be alright."

Xie Kejia comforted the couple.

"This old man, Yang Ji, once cured Zhao Ji of his incurable illness,"

He was appointed as the prefect of a region by imperial decree.

"And now he's the King of Liang's imperial physician,"

"Many military medical personnel received his guidance,"

"It's usually very difficult to get him to personally treat patients."

"With Dr. Yang Ji treating the illness, the disease will surely be cured."

Li Qingzhao said worriedly, "Mr. Yang said that my husband is weak and should not drink alcohol anymore."

"But I just couldn't persuade them otherwise,"

"He not only drinks, but he always gets drunk..."

Zhao Mingcheng laughed and said, "It's nothing, just a few drinks."

"It would be best to abstain from alcohol," Xie Kejia advised.

Zhao Mingcheng changed the subject: "After I entered the city, I heard that the King of Liang would ascend the throne in the spring."

"I have arrived in Beijing just in time for such a grand event."

"Now that you've ascended the throne, shouldn't you grant a general amnesty and recruit talented individuals from all over the country?"

"As it should be,"

Xie Kejia said,

"You two, husband and wife, have elders who were all members of the Party,"

"Even residing in the capital is not permitted."

"Now the bitter times are finally over,"

"You can live comfortably in the capital,"

'Now he can hold office and do his job with great fanfare.'

Zhao Mingcheng sighed, "Alas, it would have been better if the King of Liang had raised his army ten years earlier."

"I am now a decaying body."

The descendants of those officials inscribed on the monument to the party members,

It is estimated that he was the one who would most like to see Zhao Yuan establish a new dynasty.

Otherwise, one can only live in their place of origin for the rest of their life.

Moreover, they were not qualified to become officials through the imperial examinations.

Chapter 1662 A Deceiver

Li Qingzhao asked curiously, "Brother, have you seen the Prince of Liang?"

Sheke glanced outside.

Xie Ji immediately went to stand guard outside the door.

Xie Kejia said in a low voice, "I have met him. The King of Liang is very benevolent."

"She speaks to everyone with a gentle and pleasant tone."

Even if he didn't become emperor,

"He was also a very elegant and refined elder."

"King Liang is full of vigor and has a strong sense of self-respect."

"I don't like listening to empty talk, and it's really hard to deal with."

"Many former Song Dynasty officials had their homes confiscated and were exiled."

"I heard that they were all made by the King of Liang."

“It seems that King Liang is a wise ruler,” Zhao Mingcheng said.

When Xie Kejia briefed Zhao Mingcheng and Li Qingzhao on the situation in Tokyo,

Qin Hui is on his way to visit Li Bangyan's home.

This guy has been busy with things at the West City branch lately.

They even braved the snow to arrange for people to measure the land.

More than 50,000 mu of land have been surveyed and allocated.

It's been snowing too heavily lately.

It's really hard to do the work.

So I came here to reconnect.

Yesterday I went to Zhai Ruwen's house.

I visited Li Bangyan's house again today.

He was trying to curry favor with both cabinet ministers.

Looking into the alleyway by the side gate of the Li family's house,

The line to give gifts is already full.

Qin Hui was greatly alarmed.

Then he turned and left.

Back home, Wang asked,

"Why are you back so early?"

Qin Hui then recounted what he had just seen, shaking his head repeatedly.

"Li Bangyan will likely not have a good end."

"King Liang is not Zhao Ji,"

"How can we tolerate officials cultivating their own factions?"

Even if he himself doesn't form a faction,

"With so many people giving gifts, they'll still be impeached for forming a faction!"

Wang smiled and said, "The new emperor is about to ascend the throne."

"At that time, many officials will be appointed."

"Who wouldn't rush to curry favor?"

"To seize this opportunity and try to get an official position?"

"I'm afraid the residences of several cabinet ministers are just as crowded with people bringing gifts."

"It's just that Li Bangyan has been in Tokyo for a long time,"

"Everyone knows him best, so his family receives the most gifts."

“My wife is right,”

Qin Hui nodded and said,

"Gifts should still be given,"

"Let's talk about it after the coronation ceremony,"

"Don't let this incur Li Bangyan's jealousy."

Wang said mysteriously, "But I've overheard some news."

"The wife of Meng Zhao, Minister of Rites,"

"She once became a female disciple under the tutelage of the Prince of Liang."

"When the King of Liang was in Shandong, this lady assisted him in his official duties."

"I heard that in Minister Meng's household, it is his wife who makes the decisions."

Qin Hui pondered, "This is indeed a good approach."

Lady Wang was quite excited: "You have a past relationship with the Prince of Liang,"

"I've taken on a job at the West City Police Station,"

"As long as the land is allocated properly, it will surely be given greater importance next year."

"And with cabinet ministers Li Bangyan and Zhai Ruwen also involved,"

"I have been secretly on good terms with Minister Meng's wife,"

"From then on, we will be able to firmly establish ourselves in the new dynasty."

"Entering the cabinet and becoming prime minister is only a matter of time!"

Qin Hui laughed and said, "If I become prime minister, my wife will also be a first-rank noblewoman!"

.....

Since it is unknown what Zhao Yuan's attitude towards Gao Qiu is,

Li Bangyan only mentioned it briefly, seemingly casually.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Yuan ordered an audience the following day.

That evening,

Gao Qiu then rushed to Li's residence to express his gratitude.

Li Bangyan shamelessly declared, "I did it for your sake."

"But his risky words finally persuaded the King of Liang."

"When you meet the Prince of Liang, you must be careful in your response,"

"Don't talk nonsense, or I'll get caught up in it too."

"I will certainly be careful in my words and actions,"