To The Land of Nevernight

Zhao Fu has been on the throne for 31 years and has never paid much attention to his prince.Now they finally gave them a chance to participate in the government, and within a month, they were driven out of Shengjing again.

When the news came out, the court was shocked.

The three princes didn't know what they did wrong at all, they were at a loss and panicked.Not to mention them, even the high-ranking officials who won the emperor's favor were surprised and inexplicable.

When Zuo Xiang Ji Wengji talked about this matter with his staff, Qi Ze, the secretary of the staff, was very confused: "If you say that your majesty wants to alienate the three princes, then before the queen mother dies, it is only necessary to use three people. Why do you need to spend so much money?" Zhou Zhang, did you get into trouble instead?"

Ji Wengji was drinking genuine coarse tea, his brows were furrowed, and he didn't know Zhao Fu's deep meaning.

Qi Ze said: "Ji Xiang, does Your Majesty have other intentions for this move?"

Ji Wengji put the teacup on the table, and he sighed: "The Holy Majesty has become more and more unpredictable over the years, and the old man has gradually become unable to see through him!"

On the other side, Wang Quan and Wang Qin were also discussing the emperor's move to drive the three princes out of Shengjing.The two discussed for a long time, but could not come to a conclusion.Wang Qin's elegant and handsome face rarely showed a look of doubt. He thought for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out.

Wang Qin didn't think in vain. Over the years, as the emperor's favored minister, he had his own channels.

But this time the emperor's sudden behavior caught everyone by surprise.No one can understand what the Great Song Emperor is thinking.

However, Wang Quan, the right minister, said in relief this time: "I think that what Zifeng said earlier is not bad."

Wang Qin looked up at Wang Quan.

I saw this hale and hearty prime minister looking at the fine Biluochun, he was at ease, and smiled slightly: "Our Majesty has been on the throne for more than [-] years, has there ever been any mistake?"

Wang Qin thought about it carefully, and said with a smile, "Uncle, do you really want Feng to talk about it?"

Wang Quan showed embarrassment: "I'm just saying that, Zifeng really wants to care about every detail?"

Zhao Fu is not a perfect Mingjun, and it can even be said that he is not a Mingjun at all. Most of what he does is for his own benefit, for the sake of a person's reputation before and after his life.So in the 20 years before his accession to the throne, he did make a lot of mistakes, which led to the political instability of the court, the war with the Liao Kingdom and the people's livelihood.But in the last ten years, Zhao Fu has become more and more comfortable sitting in the country. He played with the officials in his hands, restrained each other, and conspired for a great cause, and the Great Song Dynasty achieved a peaceful and prosperous age.

Wang Qin: "Feng dare not."

Wang Quan sighed suddenly: "If it is true that between life and death, the Holy Majesty is enlightened and his temperament changes greatly, then we are powerless to change, so we have to make all preparations and assist Chao Gang. However, our Majesty is really the kind of person who will change due to external forces. Selfish person? Maybe in recent years, you have been closer to His Majesty than the old man, and understand his mind better. But I have known the Holy Lord and his ministers for more than thirty years, and I only want to trust him as Zifeng said before, so that's it! "

With a thought in Wang Qin's mind, he understood Wang Quan's deep meaning.He immediately saluted and said: "Thank you, uncle, for your teaching!"

After conspiring with Wang Quan for a long time, Wang Qin took a carriage and returned to the Shangshu Mansion.He had just arrived at the mansion and asked his servants to change into official robes, when a servant came to report that it was a doctor from the Ministry of Punishment who came to visit.This person was exactly a pawn that Wang Qin placed in the Ministry of Punishment.

Gao Fengde, a doctor of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, saw Wang Qin in the study, and said bluntly: "Your Majesty has already found the person Shang Shu was looking for earlier, and this person is now in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice."

Wang Qin was surprised and said: "The Dali Temple has always been responsible for the trial of criminal officials." So he has devoted his energy to the Dali Temple these two days, and because Su Wenyun returned to Beijing, he wanted to avoid Su Wenyun's eyes and ears It took a lot of effort to find someone.

Gao Fengde explained: "It is true, but this person's case has been closed, so he was taken to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice."

"So fast?" As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Qin was slightly taken aback, and he looked at Gao Fengde: "If there is Tang Jing, then Master Tang will intervene?"

"Yes."

With just this sentence, Wang Qin suddenly understood the truth.A prisoner who traveled thousands of miles from Jinling Mansion to Shengjing, Tang Shen specially sent someone to Jinling Mansion to inquire about this person, Mo Liao even intervened in this person's case and sent him directly to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.Wang Qin sighed a long time, and said with emotion: "After all, he is merciful."

It is young and tender.

However, Wang Zifeng immediately thought in his heart: If Tang Shen was really cruel and merciless at such a young age, how could he be happy with him?

Forget it, it's up to him to do the unscrupulous thing.

So in Tang Shen's heart, his senior brother, who was a bright and bright senior, brushed the tea cover at this moment, and said calmly: "The Ministry of Criminal Justice has recently imprisoned many criminals, and the expenses are increasing day by day. The treasury is not rich. Last year, there was a war with the Liao Kingdom. Once, the national treasury was in depression and it was difficult to plan. The Ministry of Punishment is one of the six departments, and it should share the worries of His Majesty and consider the common people. What does Master Gao think?"

Gao Fengde had done a lot of dirty things for Wang Qin long ago, and they were in collusion, not ashamed but proud.

Gao Fengde bowed his head and obeyed his orders, his tone was sincere: "The lower officials deeply think so."

That night, in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, a criminal committed suicide by bumping his head against the wall.

The life and death of a flying cavalry captain in Jinling Prefecture is just a drop in the ocean in the huge Shengjing City, and it is not enough for outsiders to understand.

Zhao Fu said that the three princes should leave the capital for business affairs, and soon he made a decree, assigning errands to each of the three princes.

If Zhao Fu really wanted to alienate the prince, he could exile them to a remote place, but he didn't do that.The three princes got errands respectively, and everyone's errands were still good.As long as you do well, you don't have to worry about promotion.

Tang Shen was a guest at Wang Qin's house, he and Wang Qin exclaimed: "Brother, do you understand the meaning of His Majesty's move?"

Wang Qin made tea for him, showing everyone's demeanor with every gesture.He pushed the teacup in front of Tang Shen with his palm, and said leisurely: "We two brothers and sisters today are not together to appreciate the words written by Mr. yesterday, why are we talking about court affairs again?"

Tang Shen was stunned for a moment, then took the teacup: "Yes."

At the same time, I judged in my heart: You, Wang Zifeng, don't understand this time either!

Although Wang Qin couldn't figure out what Zhao Fu was thinking, he still looked very contented, as if he had the power in his hands and the situation was in his hands, and he didn't show any panic.Tang Shen observed him while sipping tea, but he couldn't see any flaws.Tang Shen felt regretful and admired at the same time, his senior brother was indeed not a mortal.

In late August, the three princes will leave Beijing.

Prince Jing's son Zhao Qiong invited Tang Shen to a banquet at the Qianli Tower, and when he invited him, he gave him a signal, implying that he might have someone else to attend the banquet at that time.Tang Shen understood. After thinking about it, he decided to go to the banquet.

When Tang Shen came to Qianli Tower, he and Zhao Qiong waited for a while, and the shopkeeper led the second prince Zhao Shang into the private room.

Zhao Qiong immediately stood up, and said to Tang Shen: "This time I didn't hide it from Jing Ze. In fact, I invited the Second Highness at the same time. But you also know that now that the situation in the court is changing, the Second Highness dare not meet with the courtiers casually. I just Invite him to a banquet in the name of a brother, today is a family banquet, not talking about political affairs."

Tang Shen also got up immediately and greeted Zhao Shang together with Zhao Qiong: "Your Majesty knows the good intentions of His Royal Highness."

Zhao Shang was welcomed into the house by the two of them.

Zhao Qiong saluted and said: "Zhao Qiong has seen the Second Highness."

Zhao Shang said with a smile: "They are all my brothers, why are you still restrained? Today is just a family banquet, there is no Second Highness." After speaking, he turned to look at Tang Shen: "This is Tang Jingze, Mr. Tang .”

Tang Shen: "Your Majesty Tang Shen has met His Highness the Second Highness."

"I already said that there is no Second Highness, Master Tang, sit down quickly." Zhao Shang was extremely gentle, and he said: "I have a relationship with Master Tang. Last year, when the envoys of the Liao Kingdom came to Beijing, Master Tang also received him. Among the officials of the envoys. It's a pity that I didn't find a chance to talk to Mr. Tang. This delay, you see, has been delayed until now."

With such words, the relationship with Tang Shen was drawn in, and the three of them ate at the same table.

Zhao Shang: "I have received the order yesterday, and I will go to Gusu Mansion immediately to serve as the defense envoy of Gusu."

Tang Shen paused.

Zhao Shang: "Gusu Mansion seems to be Master Tang's hometown?"

"Exactly."

"Then I will trouble Mr. Tang to take care of it."

Tang Shen immediately put down his chopsticks, stood up and bowed, "I dare not."

The three of them talked happily, and they parted ways and left when it was dark.

Where did Tang Shen not understand Zhao Shang's intention?

Zhao Qiong would not invite Tang Shen for no reason, but also specially invited Zhao Shang to connect the two together.Zhao Shang specially invited Zhao Qiong for today's dinner, and asked him to host a dinner in order to get closer to Tang Shen.

"At first, I only thought that he was trying to win me over, and even my brother. Now it seems that it may have something to do with the official position of the Gusu Defense Envoy."

However, Tang Shen is a loyal imperialist, Zhao Shang repeatedly hinted at the banquet, but he cleverly avoided it, pretending not to hear.

Tang Shen believed in his senior brother more than a second prince.

In September, the weather was hot and cold, and the three princes also set off to leave Beijing.

In autumn, Zhao Fu's head suddenly became windy, and he couldn't go to court early for more than ten days.The three princes had just left the capital, and Zhao Fu suddenly fell ill again, and there were a lot of discussions in the court, making people panic.Fortunately, in mid-September, Zhao Fu woke up. He lay on the bed and listened to the ministers' report on the government.

Tang Shen, as an admonishment doctor and the right deputy censor of the Yinyin Division, brought a booklet to meet Zhao Fu.Zhao Fuping stepped back from the others and asked, "What's the matter with the Liao Kingdom?"

Tang Shen came together one by one.

Zhao Fu finally showed a satisfied expression: "Shan. Jing always understands my heart and doesn't make me worry."

Tang Shencheng said in fear, "I'm serving His Majesty, and I'm going to die after death."

Zhao Fu smiled, and he asked Ji Fu to take a plate of imperial dim sum and rewarded it to Tang Shen.Tang Shen took the plate of Jiangnan famous snacks and left the Chui Gong Hall respectfully.But when he left the palace, he met Su Wenyun again.When the two met at the gate of the palace, they both stopped.

Tang Shen knew that Zhao Fu praised him for doing a good job, but it was impossible to really only listen to his one-sided words.Su Wenyun came today, probably also to report the situation in Youzhou.

Tang Shen's expression was indifferent: "Your Majesty, I have seen Mr. Right Minister of the Ministry of Industry."

Su Wenyun: "Master Tang, please stay safe."

Tang Shen: "Thank you for your concern, my lord, I am in good health."

The two of them didn't talk speculatively, and after finishing the perfunctory politeness, they left separately.Su Wenyun's eyes lingered on the imperial meal in Tang Shen's hand for a moment, and he had just taken two steps when he suddenly stopped.A playful look flashed across her beautiful face, Su Wenyun turned her head and called Tang Shen: "Master Tang."

Tang Shen stopped and turned to look at him.

Su Wenyun said with a stick in his words, and said with a sarcastic smile: "Master Tang seems to be crowned this year, right?"

Tang Shen didn't understand, so he said, "Yes."

"You have already reached the crown?" Su Wenyun made an exaggerated shocked expression, and he sighed: "I didn't expect Mr. Tang to be crowned, but he still acts like a child, and you have to be dealt with by the adults before. When you were in Youzhou, you once reprimanded me, saying that I misunderstood some things, and I was almost fooled by you. Looking at it now, I’m afraid it’s not trying to cover up. The deep affection between you and the others is beyond comparison. "

Seeing Tang Shen's astonished expression, Su Wenyun laughed heartily, turned and strode away.

These words were like thunder, hitting Tang Shen's heart with a bang of thunder.

Tang Shen vaguely understood what Su Wenyun meant, but he didn't understand why Su Wenyun suddenly spoke ill of Wang Zifeng again.Also, what does it mean for Wang Qin to "clean up" him?What did he do that required Wang Qin to wipe his ass?If it really happened, why didn't Wang Qin mention it, and it was Su Wenyun's turn to point it out?

Tang Shen returned home, thinking hard, suddenly he was blessed and his eyes widened.

"...Wang Zifeng!"