Jia Sidao is known as the Prime Minister of crickets. On this day and night, he took his servants to the outside of Lin'an City, and let him catch a top-notch cricket, named "Marshal iron head".

This "marshal tietou" was recorded in the cricket Scripture. Before Jia Sidao got it, only one person had ever caught one. It is said that this cricket has a magical effect and can predict the future.

After Jia Sidao got it, he was so overjoyed that he immediately put it into a cricket jar made of gold.

He put the gold pot with "Marshal iron head" in his arms and urged the horse to run to the palace.

But when he came to the palace happily and saw that the door of the palace was closed tightly, he remembered that he could not enter the palace at that time.

Jia Sidao and the emperor LiZong are not only monarchs and ministers, but also good friends playing crickets. It can be said that if they set up a cricket sect in the lake, they must be close brothers.

At this time, with such a good cricket hidden in his arms, Jia Sidao would never be able to sleep if he could not timely dedicate "marshal tietou" to Emperor LiZong's imperial case.

After Jia Sidao entered the palace gate, the general who guarded the gate was Dong Huai.

Dong Huai didn't like Jia Sidao at all. But they were colleagues after all. Seeing that Jia Sidao was coming, he went forward, bowed and asked, "prime minister Jia, what are you doing in the palace so late? Is there anything important?"

for this old general Dong, Jia Sidao knows that he was dissatisfied with his peace talks with Mongolia. Now if he comes to the imperial city at night, he is just for the sake of peace To present a cricket to today's God, Dong Huai will not let himself in.

However, Dong Huai asked himself what was important, which reminded Jia Sidao. He frowned, thought carefully, and said politely: "general Dong, it's said that you shouldn't go into the palace so late to disturb the emperor, but there's an urgent military situation coming from the border. The prime minister doesn't dare to make decisions without authorization. The military situation is urgent. You must see the emperor immediately. Do you think you can get through How about melting it? "

Jia Sidao knew that Dong Huai had always been a man with a clear distinction between public and private affairs. He never brought his personal likes and dislikes to public affairs. After hearing Jia Sidao's words, he really believed it. He was embarrassed and said, "well, Mr. Jia Xiang, today is the day to patrol the gate of the city. You know the rules here. After the gate of the palace is closed, it's only the time stipulated tomorrow morning Before that, we did not dare to open the door without permission, otherwise, it would be the crime of beheading. "

"You know the rules." Jia Sidao replied.

Then Jia Sidao changed his arrogance towards Dong Huai and asked in a deliberative tone, "general Dong, do you think this is OK?"

"Mr. Jia Xiang, please go ahead." Dong Huaidao.

Jia Sidao said to Dong Huai, "old general Dong, you should let the prime minister in. When the prime minister meets the emperor, you will bear all the responsibilities. You will never be involved."

On the contrary, Dong Huai was a little embarrassed. He gave Jia Sidao a bow and said, "prime minister Jia, you think too much. This matter is not afraid of taking responsibility."

After that, he ordered the imperial guards to open the gate of the palace and let Jia Sidao in.

After entering the palace, looking at the door which was closed again, Jia Sidao couldn't help laughing and said, "this old man Dong is so cute. I think that's what he said. He thought it over and believed it."

Although Jia Sidao was a favorite of emperor LiZong, he didn't dare to run in the palace at this time. After thinking about it, he went to his sister Jia Guifei's Qingya building.

On the one hand, he knew that his elder sister, Princess Jia, was very popular, and Emperor LiZong was probably with her. On the other hand, even if emperor LiZong was no longer with Princess Jia, he could go to his elder sister to inquire about the news. In the late night palace, Princess Jia was much more convenient than Jia Sidao.

Jia Sidao was afraid of being found, so he dodged along the path of the palace and went to his sister's Qingya building.

In the palace, the place where a woman of the same status as sister Jia Sidao lives is called a building. In fact, it is not just a building, but a large area. There is a wall around it, which is a separate courtyard.

At night, the gate of the courtyard and the dream of the palace are also closed. The difference is that the guard at the gate of the palace is the imperial guards, while the guard at the gate of the courtyard is a eunuch.

It is estimated that standing at the door, a little bored, the little eunuch is sleepy, back against the wall, nodding regularly.

Jia Sidao patted the little eunuch on the shoulder.

The little eunuch suddenly woke up from his sleep and yelled: "who, who is it? Who patted me on the shoulder?"

Jia Sidao quickly pressed the little eunuch's mouth and replied in a low voice: "don't shout, it's me. "

after that, he released the hand that covered his mouth.

The little eunuch saw that it was Jia Sidao. He was surprised and asked, "Uncle Guo, how did you come here at this time? ""Of course, something happened. "Said Jia Sidao.

Then, Jia Sidao asked, "is the Lord here tonight? "

" it's a coincidence that the Lord has been with the queen a few days ago, and it happens to be here today. "Replied the little eunuch.

Jia Sidao took a piece of silver from his pocket, handed it to the little eunuch and said, "little father-in-law, take tea. "

it's easy to do things with silver, so the eunuch immediately took Jia Sidao to the yard.

The little eunuch pointed to the still on light and said, "look, the Lord hasn't had a rest yet. I dare not go there without asking. I'll take you here. "

" thank you very much. "Jia Sidao said.

Just walk to the light.

When I entered, I heard what emperor LiZong was reading.

When Jia Sidao listened attentively, he only heard that emperor LiZong was reading his own "theory of governing the country with crickets." his heart said, "this is a good thing, but it's not as good as coming here. "

the maids standing at the door of the house here are the intimate servants of Princess Jia. Jia Sidao is often here, so they naturally know each other.

See Jia Sidao came, immediately to the inside report.

It was said that Jia Sidao, her brother, came so late that she was stunned and said, "why did he come to me so late? Is something wrong? "

when Emperor LiZong saw Jia Guifei looking at him, he said with a smile," Jia Aiqing is your brother and is not an outsider, so please let him in. "

" my brother is too ignorant. He even broke into the palace so late. Later, he will come in and ask his majesty to punish him. "Princess Jia fell on her knees and said.

Emperor LiZong lifted up Princess Jia with both hands and said, "Princess Ai, you are serious. Maybe there is something important for Jia Aiqing to report to me!"

after that, he asked the maid general Jia Sidao to summon him in.

When Jia Sidao came to the house, he knelt down on the ground with a plop, but he didn't look up. He said: "I'm sorry that I committed the old death. Please forgive me. "

" Jia Aiqing, look at you. As soon as you come in, you say that you died. What's this for? Get up first. Even if you commit a terrible crime, I won't rush to kill you in this big night. "Emperor li Zong said.

After that, Emperor LiZong sat down in his chair and said, "Jia Aiqing, I was reading your theory of cricket governing the country just now. I was really touched. I didn't expect that you just came here, so we can have a good exchange. "

" Your Majesty, I just have a big happy event to report to you. "Jia Sidao said to Emperor LiZong.

Emperor LiZong said: "Oh, if there is a happy event, I'd like to listen to it. Jia Aiqing, please speak quickly. "

" look, your majesty. "Jia Sidao said and carefully took out the Golden Cricket jar from his arms.

Emperor LiZong said: "Jia Aiqing, you are sending crickets for me"

"Your Majesty is wise! "Jia Sidao said with a bow.

Then he opened the lid of the Golden Cricket jar.

After seeing the cricket, Emperor LiZong was so happy that he asked in a loud voice, "Jia Aiqing, you are a great meritorious official. "

" Your Majesty, you are also a master of cricket conditioning. This cricket can't hide from you, can it? "Jia is like Tao.

Emperor LiZong replied, "this is not the" iron head marshal. ". "

" Your Majesty is really a master in this way. I can see at a glance that I really admire. "Jia Sidao complimented.

Emperor LiZong said: "if you look at the shape and listen to the song, it must be" tietouyuan. It can't be any other cricket. "

" it's just that the "iron headed marshal" has another magical ability. I don't know. Do you know? "Asked Jia Sidao.

Emperor LiZong said: "Oh, I just know that this insect is good at fighting. As for his magical ability, I really don't know. "

" Your Majesty, this "Marshal iron head" is said to be able to predict the future. "Jia Sidao said to Emperor LiZong.

Emperor LiZong said, "this iron head marshal is so magical. It's really a treasure.

"since the emperor of Song Dynasty can predict how many years there will be, he wants to predict. "

" ha, your majesty, please pray sincerely to marshal tietou. "Jia Sidao said to Emperor LiZong.

After emperor LiZong prayed, Jia Shidao bowed to the marshal three times, then took out his secret wormlike grass and gently stirred it on the back of the marshal. It's really amazing that the marshal, who had stopped shouting since he was caught, called five times in succession.

After hearing this, Jia Sidao quickly fell to his knees and said in a loud voice:

"congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor! "

his action made emperor LiZong a little puzzled and asked," Jia Aiqing, where does this joy come from? ""Long live, my humble minister. Just now, the" Marshal with iron head "called five times in succession to explain a problem, which means that the holy land still has 500 years to go! "Jia Sidao played.

As long as they are emperors, they all hope that their country can be passed on forever, preferably for thousands of years.

Emperor LiZong heard Jia Sidao say that his country still has 500 years to go. He was so happy that he said, "this is really wonderful. I hope the prediction of Marshal tietou is correct. "

" Lord, you can rest assured that the language of "marshal tietou" must not be wrong. "Jia Sidao played again.

Emperor LiZong asked: "as soon as Mongolia came, we had a peace discussion in the Song Dynasty, and this" Marshal with iron head "appeared. Is it God's will? "

" Your Majesty, you are the real dragon emperor, and naturally you will be favored by heaven. It is beyond doubt. "Jia Sidao said to Emperor LiZong.

Emperor LiZong said: "since I ascended the throne, I have made great efforts. Now the old capital of Tokyo has been recovered, which is worthy of my ancestors. "

" if the emperor of the great song dynasty could be called the leader of shangzhongxing, it would be his majesty. "Jia Sidao complimented.

Emperor LiZong said: "I dare not say that the great Song Dynasty is flourishing. I hope that the great Song Dynasty is not in my hands, and it will become worse. Amitabha. "

then he added:" judging from this auspicious omen, this time my negotiation of peace should be the best Providence. It's dawn in Xiaan. It's a correct decision. "

" yes, what your majesty said is that in my opinion, it is our top priority to reach an alliance with the Mongolian Khanate as soon as possible. "Said Jia Sidao.

Emperor LiZong said: "but now the court is divided into two groups, each with its own reason. After all, Mongolia is now our enemy. Although I agree with reconciliation with Mongolia in my heart, if I do it rashly, I am afraid I will arouse opposition from the government and the opposition. "

" Your Majesty, you are the king of a country, you should have made up your mind! "Jia Sidao played.

Emperor LiZong said: "Jia Aiqing, you are right. In my opinion, you can have a specific negotiation with the Mongolian mission tomorrow. You can tell me any situation at any time. "

in fact, what Jia Sidao wanted was Emperor LiZong's words.

It's true that the cricket he caught today is marshal tietou. But if it's called wusheng, it indicates that there are still 500 years left in the Song Dynasty. It's all a trick Jia Sidao had planned in advance. His purpose is to hope emperor LiZong to make a plan for the war as soon as possible.

After all, Ding Daquan, his opponent, is also engaged in intensive activities. Since the western division came so far to Lin'an, the capital of the Song Dynasty, it must be very hopeful to reach a peace agreement with the Song Dynasty.

If Ding Daquan is allowed to take the lead in this matter, then his prestige in the court will be greatly weakened in the future.

Emperor LiZong also said: "Jia Aiqing, when you go to the negotiation tomorrow, you can send some gifts to the members of the Mongolian mission on behalf of me to show the enthusiasm of the Song Dynasty. In addition, at noon tomorrow, I will order the imperial chef to prepare a table of food and send it to you. Then you will be accompanied by Jia Aiqing. “