Fu Zongshu's rebellion is over.

Except for Yan Jingbai who personally ordered him to commit suicide by drinking doves, all other relatives, friends, disciples and old officials were dismissed from office and exiled for thousands of miles.

Rebellion is a serious crime, and such a punishment may be too light, but why is it the Song Dynasty now?This dynasty originally had the unwritten rule that "do not punish a doctor".

Although Yan Jingbai is the emperor, he doesn't want to touch the bottom line of an era at will!

Besides, he is not a bloody person, since the ending is what he wants, so what if some people's lives are spared?As long as Fu Zongshu dies, these people who cling to him will not be able to make any big waves.

After this turmoil, most of the officials in the court were removed, but the work efficiency was more than doubled than before, which also allowed Yan Jingbai's official rectification plan to be implemented smoothly.

For such a situation, Yan Jingbai is actually very grateful to Fu Zongshu. If it weren't for his rebellion this time, how could those sloppy and extremely low-loyalty country moths make him kicked out of the court so logically?

As for whether this was planned by him long ago when he knew that there was such a person as Fu Zongshu in this world, I am afraid it is not enough to tell outsiders.

Yan Jingbai acted resolutely, conducted two assessments in just half a month, and promoted a group of low-level officials, all of whom were enthusiastic, energetic, and talented young people. Once these people gained a firm foothold in the court, they would be the only ones Loyal to the emperor's immediate team.

Yan Jingbai was very satisfied with this, after such a long time, he finally had his own power in the court.

Before the trial, Yan Jingbai held the brush in his hand, and wrote the last stroke on the snow-white paper.

White smoke billowed from the empty incense burner, and as soon as he put down his brush, he was informed that Gu Xichao had arrived.

Yan Jingbai smiled slightly, closed the booklet, and got up to greet him in person.

Under the sunlight, the visitor came in a green robe with wide sleeves and fluttering sleeves, and his demeanor showed the elegance of the Wei and Jin Dynasties.Even Yan Jingbai, who has a critical eye, can't help but admire, this person really has good looks, good character, and he is born to fascinate all living beings.

Naturally, Gu Xichao didn't know what he was sighing at the moment, he lifted up his robe and stepped into the hall, and met a pair of smiling eyes as soon as he raised his head.

Feeling warm in his heart, he hurried forward a few steps and was about to salute, but Yan Jingbai quickly stopped him.

Yan Jingbai supported his arms and said: "When there is no one, there is no need to be so polite. Why should we be like this between you and me?"

Gu Xichao smiled and said: "Courtesy cannot be discarded, Xichao doesn't want to be pampered!"

Yan Jingbai laughed.

After a short break from the laughter, Yan Jingbai blinked, and pretended to be mysterious and said: "Xi Chao might as well make a guess, what is the purpose of calling you into the palace this time?"

Gu Xichao raised his eyebrows, his expression was calm, and he simply said eight words, "The internal turmoil has been eliminated, only external troubles remain."

Yan Jingbai clapped his hands: "Xi Chao is really smart! My father was confused and kept in the dark by the villain, so far he didn't know the news of the golden man knocking on the pass; and Fu Zongshu was not so smart, thinking that Wanyan Zongbi was just pretending to go south. Shock the frontier so that he can usurp the throne smoothly. Hmph! How can there be such a good thing in this world! The emperor of Jin is ambitious and has long wanted to go south. .This opportunity is rare, if he doesn't take advantage of this opportunity to attack, he will be a real fool."

Gu Xichao nodded, "The minister and the officials coincided with each other. Although Fu Zongshu fell, he can only be regarded as a low-ranking man. The golden man is the great enemy of the Song Dynasty!"

"I know." Yan Jingbai said calmly: "Most of the Jin people grew up on horseback. The folk customs are tough, and the soldiers in the army are all famous for their bravery. Although I have made some deployments in the north, it is impossible to stop Hold the opponent's iron hoof!"

He turned around slowly, took the written note from the desk case, handed it to Gu Xichao, and under his suspicious eyes, he said firmly: "I need someone who is talented and understands military affairs. Guarding the north for me, but pity you, is the best candidate!"

Gu Xichao was shocked, he waved his hands again and again and said: "How can this be done? I have just entered the court, I have little talent and experience, how can I take up such an important task? The court officials will never agree."

"Others are up to me to deal with, you just need to say what you want!" Yan Jingbai paused, and then said: "Could it be that the enemy is too powerful, and Xi Chao thinks he is not an opponent?"

Gu Xichao was silent, and after a long time he said: "But, I am a traitor to the Lord..."

Regarding Fu Zongshu's rebellion, although Gu Xichao was the biggest contributor, he was also the one who took the most awkward position.He is Fu Zongshu's son-in-law, and he is highly regarded by the other party. It can be said that Fu Zongshu has never treated him badly from the beginning to the end, but it is precisely this most valued son-in-law who betrayed him in the end.

Although he is the emperor's man, although what he did can be said to be an act of justice and not to join forces with rebellious people, but it is undeniable that most people in the court are quite critical of him, looking at him with disgust and hatred Afraid.

Therefore, Gu Xichao's popularity is indeed not very good, even though he is now a celebrity around the emperor.

Yan Jingbai raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "I was wrong, I thought Xi Chao didn't care about other people's words."

"I really don't care." Gu Xichao raised his chin and said, "I have nothing to do with what other people say! But I don't care, don't the officials also care?"

When he said the last sentence, the humility and respect of these days faded from his expression, as if he had returned to the arrogant Gu Xichao who was talking and pointing the world while talking and laughing in the wine shop!

He said it bluntly, but Yan Jingbai was not angry, and even had a little apology on his face, "It's all because of me, I shouldn't have let you go in the first place."

Gu Xichao was moved, he fell short, knelt down on his knees, and said almost choked up: "The official... the official... Gu Xichao will definitely live up to the official in this life!"

"I believe in you." Yan Jingbai personally lifted him up, then lightly tapped on the folder that was placed in his hand just now, and said: "And don't worry, no one will dissatisfy you, because you will be One of the few kings with different surnames in Song Dynasty!"

Gu Xichao was shocked, he opened the folded booklet almost impolitely, he knew all the words on the booklet, but it seemed difficult for him to understand them together, and finally his eyes fixed on it on the two words.

"Yi brother..." Gu Xichao murmured.

Yan Jingbai put his hand on his shoulder, and said with a light smile, "From now on, you are my sworn brother, King Jing'an of Song Dynasty!"

From the son of a lowly prostitute in a brothel to a king with a different surname above tens of thousands, how dare he forget such kindness.Gu Xichao lowered his eyes to hide all the emotions in his eyes, bent down and said: "I will definitely protect the north for the officials. Unless I step over my corpse, the golden man will never think about taking the next step south!"

His voice was very light, as if it had no weight, but every word and every word was as sharp as gold!

Even Yan Jingbai, who wholeheartedly wanted to win him over, couldn't help being slightly moved.

Seeing his eyes become softer, Yan Jingbai said: "It's not too late, I will seal it for you tomorrow, and you can set off in three days! I have prepared 20 troops and all the food and grass for you. , I don’t know anything about war, so I entrust the affairs of the north to you!”

"Yes!"

The two talked for a while, and after discussing everything, it was already lunch time.

Yan Jingbai naturally held his hand and invited him to have a meal.

Before the other party left the palace, he said with even more concern: "Your wife is Fu Zongshu's only daughter after all. Their father and daughter love each other deeply. Take her to see her father for the last time."

Gu Xichao was stunned, thinking that Wan Qing's death was due to extrajudicial mercy for her own sake, but she didn't expect the other party to be so reasonable.

He bent down deeply again, "Thank you, official."

Yan Jingbai sighed, "You husband and wife, alas..." He shook his head and walked away helplessly.

Only Gu Xichao stood quietly at the same spot, thinking of his wife at home who had never spoken to him since the incident happened, silently clenched his fists.

Three days later, Gu Xichao set off on time, and Yan Jingbai went to see them off in person with all the civil and military officials.

There are 20 generals and soldiers, one team after another, in an orderly manner, and there is no end in sight.

After taking the oath, the army set off.

Yan Jingbai took his hand and said: "Don't worry if you are on the front line, your wife will send someone to take her into the palace to take care of her, and nothing will happen to her."

After a pause, he said again: "You should also pay attention to safety, there is only one Gu Xichao, your child is waiting for you to come back and name him!"

Gu Xichao nodded vigorously.

Yan Jingbai personally held the reins for him, and finally said: "Then, everything is entrusted to you!"

Gu Xichao got on his horse, took a deep look at him, and solemnly promised: "Please wait for me to return in triumph!"

"Crack!" The sound of the whip sounded, and each of them rode away, completely disappearing into the dense armor.

At the beginning of July in the first year of Jingkang, Fu Zongshu, the treasonous minister, was sentenced to death, and a group of party members were exiled for three thousand miles, never to be hired.

In mid-July, Emperor Taishang Zhao Ji was unwell and went back to the deep palace to recuperate. From then on, he never asked about the affairs of the court, and sent an order to King Kang Zhao Gou to serve the sick before his bed.

In mid-August, Yan Jingbai received a letter from Gu Xichao, saying that the situation in Taiyuan Mansion was better than he had imagined, the guard Wang was brave and good at fighting, and he was good at strategy, but the Jinren didn't get much favors.When he went there, he had a brief confrontation with the Jinren, killing [-] enemies and more than [-] casualties himself.

In September, things in the court have been fully restored. Almost half of all officials have been replaced, and there are new faces everywhere, but everyone is enthusiastic and full of energy.No way, not working is not enough. The current emperor is a practical person. If you don’t work, it’s fine. Go home and eat the old ones. Some people want to sit in your current position.

At the beginning of September, Yan Jingbai established another Conglong Darkguard besides Conglongwei. This organization was not even known to Leng Xue, and was only responsible for him.Mainly responsible for a series of invisible things such as assassination, information collection, and surveillance.

At the end of October, Fu Wanqing was seven months pregnant and gave birth prematurely due to her constant depression. She gave birth to a frail baby girl. His father wrote a letter and named her "Gu Weiyi", while Yan Jingbai In private, he took the nickname "Shuangshuang" for her.

Two months later, this little baby girl became a child without a mother. Yan Jingbai fed Fu Wanqing the medicine prepared by the imperial physician to make people lose their memory according to Xi Chao's wishes, and then handed her over to Tie in hand.

Since then, Six Doors has lost an iron hand who values ​​love and righteousness, and has gained Qi Shaoshang, who is single-handed and single-armed.

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