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.    The night in Jiankang is starry, the night wind is gentle, and a faint fragrance floats.

    Standing on the stargazing platform, looking at the palace under the night sky, it is misty and colorful, and a different kind of feeling comes to my heart.

    There were footsteps, and I turned around. Sima Feng, Wu Wu, and Shang Yi came hand in hand.

    "I have met His Majesty!"

    "No gifts!"

    A round mahogany table has been placed on the observatory. There are several plates of cakes and a pot of tea on the table, and a few round stools are placed aside.

    After the greetings were finished, I pointed my finger and sat down first. Sima Feng and the other two hesitated for a moment before thanking me and sitting down.

    No one spoke. I took a sip of tea, glanced at them, and finally looked at the bright stars above my head. I said with some fun: "It is said that the important ministers in the world are all star gods from the sky. I don't know who the dear ones are."  A piece?"

    Wu Wu and I have always had a very good relationship. He smiled slightly and said, "It must be around His Majesty."

    Haha, these words made me laugh for a while. The original somewhat reserved atmosphere dissipated a lot, and the expressions of Sima Feng and Shang Yi softened.

    After waiting for a moment, Sima Feng said: "Your Majesty, through the joint efforts of everyone, some necessary arrangements have been made. However, Wei Chen thinks that although the plan is complete, we must guard against accidents. From what Wei Chen sees, there should be another  Arrange several disaster relief teams to deal with possible dangers."

    Sima Feng's hair has turned gray and his expression is very tired. However, his movements and gestures have become more steady and dignified, making people feel a sense of reliance upon him.

    After looking at him for a few times, I nodded.  Agree with his plan.

    After a moment of silence, I took out the letter sent back by Mo Rulan, placed it on the table, and said lightly: "Wanyan Yunhua asked Mo Rulan to hand over a letter, please take a look."

    The three of them looked at each other. Sima Feng picked up the letter, read it in a hurry, and handed it to Wu Wu.  Then he closed his eyes and began to think deeply. After reading it, Wu Wu and Shang Yi discussed it in a low voice, and then looked at Sima Feng.  He seemed to be waiting for him to speak first.

    This letter actually didn¡¯t say anything earth-shattering. It just described the flood fighting situation in the Song Dynasty and the consequences of the lack of cooperation from the Jin Kingdom.  He didn't express his feelings clearly, and there was no compromise or mercy. It was just an ordinary narrative letter.  But combined with the current situation, it was another extraordinary letter that no one dared to ignore.

    About a quarter of an hour later, Sima Feng opened his eyes and said affirmatively: "Your Majesty, I think we should maintain the status quo with the Kingdom of Jin. Don't lose the big for the small."

    My eyes fell on Wu Wu, and he immediately said: "Nowadays, the mobile forces of the major legions either have other important tasks, or are hindered by flood control. It is really not appropriate to engage in large-scale war at this moment."

    Shang Yi didn't wait for me to ask, and said: "Exactly, now that Wanyan Yunhua has fled back to the Kingdom of Jin, and the arrangements made by my subordinates have no great effect, it is better to focus on these domestic matters. To avoid any omissions and regrets.  .¡±

    "So, you all agree to let Wanyan Yunhua go and maintain the status quo?"

    "Exactly."

    I rubbed my forehead and said irresistibly: "In that case, so be it. Send a letter to Wengui and ask him not to question the Kingdom of Jin anymore. Discuss with them the specific arrangements for flood control. This matter  It should be finalized as soon as possible.¡±

    "Wei Chen understands."

    Seeing that these three important ministers have unified their attitude, I will say nothing more.  He waved his hand and said: "This matter has already been resolved. Domestic matters require more efforts from all of you, my dear friends."

    "We all obey the orders."

    After making some general arrangements, I asked them to leave. I read the letters on the table several times, smiled faintly, walked to the lantern on the side, and burned them with candlelight.

    "Tell Mei this."

    After shaking off the ashes on his hands, he said casually and left the observatory.

    The National Security Agency of the Song Dynasty is a mysterious place, and the whereabouts of its director, Bai Nu, are even more elusive, and she is even more mysterious than the ghost of the Military Intelligence Department.  Most of the time, Bai Nu is not in the National Security Agency, but if she is, she will definitely stay in her secret room, sitting in a recliner, staring at a map, often lying there for the whole day.

    And this secret room has become the most mysterious place in the National Security Agency, causing many people to speculate.  There were only two people allowed by Bai Nu to enter this secret room. Mei, the deputy prime minister of the Prime Minister's Office and in charge of education in the Song Dynasty, was one of them.

    Unlike Bai Nu, who is always mysterious and low-key, Mei often appears in public and has good friends with many officials. She is one of the most talented people in Jiankang official circles, especially her beautiful appearance, gentle personality, and moving look when she looks around.  There is a capable demeanor in his dignity, which attracts the admiration of many people.?There are many suitors, which is a world of difference compared to the white girl who is full of terrifying legends.

    ¡° Few people thought that these two people with completely different personalities would have any intersection, and no one knew that Mei was Bai Nu¡¯s only friend, and could even be said to be the person who knew her best.

    At this moment, Mei was in Bai Nu's secret room, sitting opposite Bai Nu.

    "Your Majesty has told some things, but I still don't understand why you have so much confidence? Is the so-called luck really so important that you have to pay such a price?" Mei's tone was not high, but the light flashing in her eyes showed that  She wasn't that calm.

    "If you want to gain something, you have to give. This is normal."

    Bai Nu didn¡¯t hide anything from Mei, she told the general story of the matter and then summed it up.

    Mei thought for a moment and asked softly: "Is the so-called physiognomy really so magical?"

    Bai Nu's eyes became more and more profound, as if she was thinking about something. After a moment, she said calmly: "The so-called physiognomy is just a method of speculation. Based on some experience and subtle observations, the past events can be inferred nine out of ten times.  , I can also calculate twenty-three out of ten things in the future, but this is not the most important, but I found that physiognomy often has a magical guiding effect on luck. Everything in the world is nothing more than time, fate, and luck.  When the three are combined, everything is fine, but this luck is extremely difficult to grasp. A slight difference can lead to completely different results. Now that there is such a method, it is worthwhile to test the effectiveness.  .¡±

    Mei smiled calmly. Others said that Bai Nu was mysterious and unpredictable, but in her opinion, Bai Nu's character was actually very simple. No matter what method she used, as long as she could solve the problem.  Bai Nu has her own way of judging things. Whether it's luck or physiognomy, it's just a method she uses, nothing unusual.

    "Forget it, since His Majesty allows you to do this, he must agree with your method. I came to you this time to ask what the situation will be like in the Song Dynasty in the next period of time. In addition, what will happen to the people under my command?  How about it?"

    Mei controls the reserve officials of the Song Dynasty. After Jiankang's purge, many reserve officials have entered the political arena. Mei is quite satisfied with their performance. She asked Bai Nu just to get to know them better.  It will pave the way for future promotion recommendations.

    After all, if you want to serve as a heavyweight official, you must be clear about some things.

    Bai Nu did not disappoint her. She stood up, rummaged through the cabinet on the side, pulled out a document and handed it to her: "These people generally know that their performance and evaluation are also on it, but there are only a few people."  There are some doubts, and based on other information, I think they were sent from the north."

    Hearing what Bai Nu said, Mei suddenly knew something. She took the document and read it over. Sure enough, those students who had returned from the north had not written on it.  He shook his head helplessly: "A man is a tiger, and a tiger is a man. It seems that the Jin Kingdom has not relaxed towards us."

    "This matter is considered normal. The Kingdom of Jin has been operating in the Song Dynasty for many years. Even I cannot remove these cancers immediately and add some new blood. It is inevitable."

    "It's just that in front of you, these people are all invisible." Mei closed the document and looked at Bai Nu, "You haven't told me yet, what is the direction of the Song Dynasty in the future?"

    "It's not my business." Bai Nu replied coldly without raising her eyelids.

    Mei Dao was not surprised at all and sighed softly: "You also know that His Majesty intends for me to succeed Prime Minister Sima and implement the reforms of the Song Dynasty. If the timing is not grasped well, things may go wrong, so I want to hear your opinion."

    Bai Nu was silent and Mei didn't urge her, just looked at her.

    "not the right time yet."

    Mei nodded, stood up, and said casually: "If your plan really succeeds, I hope you will give that person to me."

    Bai Nu didn¡¯t say anything, and Mei didn¡¯t seem to want her to answer, so she just walked out.

    After watching Mei leave, Bai Nu lay back on the couch and stared at the map opposite her with a dull and calm expression on her face.  , the imperial court decreed that the so-called theft of Wanyan Yunhua was purely a misunderstanding, and it was all false.

    The Jin State responded quickly. Not only was it happy that the Song State was able to find out the facts, but it also expressed its willingness to re-solidify the Song-Jin alliance with the Song State, and sent several troops into the Song-Jin border. It is said that at the request of the Song State, the Jin State  Guard against the Yellow River.

    With the statements from both sides, the originally tense relationship between the Song and Jin Dynasties has tended to ease, and everything has gradually returned to calm.
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