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

The eagle shop originally sold birds of prey such as eagles and falcons.

Food was scarce during the siege.

The boss ate all the raptors.

After the city fell, a large number of powerful and influential people were purged and relocated.

Falconry and hound-hunting are forms of entertainment.

It will be difficult to recover in a short period of time.

There are only a few birds of prey left in the store now.

Business was particularly slow.

Even the shops are being listed for rent or sale.

South of Eagle Shop

It's a hotel built on scrap metal and run by Jewish people.

They were unable to build a church in Kaifeng.

Therefore, a room was specially set up in the hotel's backyard.

It was used for Jewish community gatherings and worship services.

There are also Jews in Hangzhou.

He came to China more than 20 years ago.

There are also a large number of Arabs along the southeastern coast.

Zhao Yuan is considering whether to formulate relevant policies.

They were forced to change their names to Han Chinese names.

Marriage between people of the same clan is prohibited for outsiders.

Moreover, he dislikes people with the surname Pu.

However, due to the poor translation,

Of the ten Arab merchants who came to China at this time

At least nine of them have either the surname Pu or the surname Li.

...

"Your Majesty is here!"

Zhao Yuan arrived rather slowly.

This was to give the Gao family time to prepare.

Even when visiting a patient, one should not make a surprise visit.

This is a basic respect for the minister.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

More than ten members of the Gao family, along with their servants,

They opened the gates to welcome the worshippers.

Besides Gao Jingshan's children and grandchildren,

His younger brother, Gao Jingyun, was also there.

Gao Jingyun during the Chonghe era,

He was already the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.

Because Gao Jingshan used a pseudonym when he "joined the bandits,"

His younger brother, Gao Jingyun, was not implicated.

However, he was demoted to a local post because he offended Wang Fu.

When Zhao Yuan led his army to besiege Tokyo,

Gao Jingyun received a secret letter from his elder brother.

He then took the entire prefecture and changed his flag.

With powerful backers and meritorious service,

Gao Jingyun then became the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.

"No need for formalities,"

Zhao Yuan raised his hand and said,

"It's cold outside, lest someone else gets sick,"

"Quickly return to the house and light the fire."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Yuan was escorted inside by the Gao family, who asked him questions as they walked.

How is Gao Xiang's condition?

Gao Jingshan's eldest son, Gao Changjie, said with a sorrowful expression,

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

"My father has been coughing incessantly,"

"There were many blood clots in the phlegm,"

"The imperial physician said... I fear his days are numbered."

"He had a high fever all day yesterday,"

"My condition improved slightly after taking the medication,"

"But today the temperature is fluctuating so much..."

The descendants of the Gao family were truly grieving.

Not only because the head of the household was critically ill,

They were also worried about the future of their family.

It's not easy to get a vice prime minister.

He only served for a year before his health deteriorated.

All the way to the bedroom,

Gao Jingshan was lying in a hospital bed.

She had just been helped up and given a bowl of herbal medicine.

In a dazed, half-asleep state.

"Brother, His Majesty has come to visit you."

Gao Jingyun leaned closer to remind him.

Gao Jingshan slowly opened his eyes, smiled, and said...

"Your Majesty, please forgive this old minister for not being able to perform the proper etiquette."

A servant brought a stool and placed it in front of the bed.

Zhao Yuan sat down and took Gao Jingshan's hand.

"Please rest and recover, sir."

"The new dynasty has just been established, and we still have much to rely on you, sir."

Gao Jingshan was about to speak,

It seems like there's phlegm in my throat.

He coughed up blood clots.

Zhao Yuan was also helping to pat his back and soothe him.

After a long pause, Gao Jingshan said weakly,

"It's an old problem; I've had a dull ache in my chest for several years now,"

"Even after taking many medications, it is difficult to cure completely."

"Last year, I started experiencing pain all over my internal organs,"

"I only regained my energy when the spring sun warmed up,"

"Unexpectedly, my old ailment flared up again this winter..."

Zhao Yuan knew nothing about medicine.

But after listening to his detailed account...

I have a feeling that some kind of cancer has spread.

Gao Jingshan roused himself and smiled.

"I've lived a life of mediocrity and nothing to show for it,"

"Even in old age, one can still contribute to the nation's success."

"I have no regrets in this life..."

This was the first high-ranking official from the former Song dynasty to defect to him.

Zhao Yuan recalled his experiences over the past few years,

Suddenly, he felt melancholy and sentimental.

Gao Jingshan spoke some heartfelt words, then suddenly said,

"Your Highness, I have a request that I cannot make."

"Please tell me, sir."

Zhao Yuan thought he was trying to get an official position for his grandson.

Gao Jingshan, however, said, "Gao Shize was escorted to Beijing a month ago."

"Could Your Majesty pardon his crime?"

"When the Gao family was relocated,"

"Could we leave them some extra cash?"

Zhao Yuan asked curiously, "Are you of the same clan as the Gao family of Kaifeng, sir?"

“Tracing back six generations, we are all from the same family,” Gao Jingshan said.

This is utterly worthless, being from the same clan.

Besides both having the surname Gao,

They are completely unrelated.

Chapter 1840 An Old Man with a Kind Heart

Gao Jingshan continued, "Gao Wulie, a founding general of the former Song Dynasty,"

“He is the elder brother of my fifth-generation ancestor.”

"The Gao family of Kaifeng has been coming to ask for favors all year,"

"I originally didn't intend to get involved,"

"But now that he is nearing death, his thoughts have changed."

"Perhaps, they wanted to save face when they met their ancestors in the afterlife."

Zhao Yuan said, "Please rest assured, sir."

“Gao Shike can be granted a special pardon,”