Great Song catcher

Chapter 324 Forcing the Palace
Zhang Song heaved a sigh of relief.

It turned out that this sword energy was just to scare himself, and it didn't really kill him.

But he didn't have the slightest jealousy towards Gu Feixian in his heart, on the contrary, he was still grateful. If it wasn't for this matter, he might just be a small manager in his whole life, and to put it bluntly, he would be a servant of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

But if this matter is successful, then I will be the deputy chief arrester of the criminal department in the future.

Although they are all doing things for others.

But the masters are different, and the status is naturally different.

Back in the day, when he first left the school, he came to the capital with enthusiasm and wanted to make a fortune, but in the end he failed and could only enter the prime minister's mansion as a small manager.

Now that he has a chance to stand up, he will naturally not let it go.

If he succeeds, he will become a minister of the dragon, become famous and overshadow his ancestors.

It's no big deal if you fail, it's nothing more than death.

In this world, if you want to achieve a great cause, you must pay the corresponding price and bear the corresponding risk.

Even the position of the Ninth Five-Year Master is like this, let alone others?

"Thank you, sir, for your kindness in rebuilding!"

Having figured this out, Zhang Song sincerely bowed to Gu Feixian.

Gu Feixian nodded with a smile, and shot out a soft qi, helping him up.

"Now it's the last moment. You and Nie Feng must act carefully and never expose your identities. Otherwise, not only will all previous efforts be wasted, but your lives will also be difficult to save."

"Don't worry, my lord."

Zhang Song nodded, and continued: "But my lord, you have to be careful with one person."

"Who?"

"A great offering from the Prime Minister's Mansion!"

Zhang Songning said: "This great priest of the Prime Minister's Mansion is elusive. Except for Ding Wei and a few priests, few people have seen his true face, and Ding Wei is very respectful to him."

"Then you've seen this man?"

Ye Chen asked from the side.

"I've seen it but I can't say I've seen it, I just saw his back from afar."

Zhang Songdao: "I only know that he likes to wear white feather clothes on weekdays, and there are two guards around him all the time. I don't know anything else."

"White plumage?"

Zhu Yan cast his eyes on Gu Feixian, "My lord, that night..."

Gu Feixian nodded, and said: "It seems that our guess is correct, he is indeed the great priest of the Xiangfu, no wonder he has such a cultivation level, and I don't know how Ding Wei recruited him."

"This little one seems to know a little bit."

Zhang Songdao: "I overheard Qin Rulong, the Chief Internal Affairs Officer of the Prime Minister's Mansion, saying that he seemed to have reached some kind of agreement with Ding Wei, that he would help Ding Wei achieve great things, but Ding Wei would also promise him one thing afterwards. Moreover, His Royal Highness King Yong was also involved in this matter, but I don't know what it is."

"King Yong..."

Ye Chen sighed: "When he was young, he always wanted to be the first in everything. Whether it was martial arts or knowledge, he wanted to overwhelm other princes. Put Hua Gong San into my brother's tea, although a few servants later became scapegoats, but whoever ordered it can't be hidden from the old man's eyes."

"I thought that as he grows older, he will correct himself in the future, but he doesn't want to..."

"Ugh!"

"Everything is fate. If he can rein in the precipice, I think His Royal Highness's benevolence will not pursue the matter too much, but if he insists on going all the way to the dark, then even if the prince lets him go, the Holy Majesty will not let him go." You can't let him go."

Gu Feixian said slowly: "They all think that the Holy Majesty is in seclusion and doesn't know what's going on outside, but I think that even if the Holy Majesty can't retreat, the things that happen inside and outside the palace will hardly escape his eyes. King Yong is committing suicide. back road."

"As you said, everything depends on his good fortune. I just hope that he can wake up and repent in time..."

Ye Chen shook his head. Although he knew that the hope was slim, there was still a little hope after all.

…………

Time is fleeting.

three days later.

Outside Zichen Hall.

Hundreds of officials gathered here to attend the court meeting.

The huge hall was filled with aromas, the smell was even a bit choking, and even breathing was difficult, but under the rich and sweet aroma, there was an unconcealable stench.

Not to mention people who are proficient in martial arts, even ordinary people who don't understand martial arts can easily smell this fishy smell.

Gao Yue walked to the front of the hall, bowed and said: "My lords, Your Highness feels unwell today, so the court meeting will not be held today, and you should go back, my lords."

Hearing this remark, civil and military officials immediately talked about it.

A smug smile appeared on the corner of Ding Wei's mouth, and he winked at the skinny middle-aged man behind him.

This person is Wang Qinruo, the deputy prime minister of Song Dynasty.

Seeing Ding Wei's expression, Wang Qinruo immediately nodded knowingly, walked out and said, "Eunuch Gao, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has not appeared for nearly a month, and there are many things that must be decided by him. ah."

"The snow disaster in Hebei Road has just passed, and the aftermath has not been dealt with. Recently, there has also been a disaster in Jiannan Road. The allocation of personnel and money and food needs the approval of His Royal Highness. Please go in and report these matters to His Highness. What should I do?" decision?"

"His Royal Highness will not go to court for more than a month, and all officials are panic-stricken. Many government affairs cannot be handled, and now I want to know, what is the condition of His Royal Highness? Can it be cured?"

"Furthermore, I have heard that border wars are about to break out, disasters will happen to the people, and disasters from the army to the natural world will continue. This is probably an edict issued by God in anger..."

The official who spoke this time was Lin Te, the third envoy.

It is also one of the five ghosts.

Mastering the finance and taxation of the entire Great Song Dynasty, since he took office, the tax revenue of the Great Song Dynasty has increased by nearly ten million taels of silver compared to previous years. However, although this person has great ability, he is not very good.

"If His Royal Highness is seriously ill, please don't bother with state affairs for the time being, and focus on recuperating your body first."

But at this time, another person stood up.

This person has a majestic appearance, with a complexion like carbon, wearing a four-claw python robe, with awe-inspiring righteousness between his brows.

It is the governor of Kaifeng in the Song Dynasty, the scholar of Longtu Pavilion, Bao Zheng and Bao Longtu!

"If you eat the king's salary, you should take care of the king's worries. If you need the king to take care of everything, then what's the use of you?" Bao Zheng cupped his hands at the empty dragon chair, and then said: "His Royal Highness Supervising the country under the order of the Holy Majesty, and the handling of the government is not the slightest deviation, what Lord Lin said just now, is really despicable!"

"Even if God is angry and sends an edict, it is because there are mediocre ministers like you, who don't share the worries of the emperor, don't think about the people, and only think about their own self-interest, what a waste of a minister!"

Bao Zheng sternly reprimanded Lin Te and Wang Qinruo, making him speechless.

And at this time, another person from outside the hall suddenly walked up to the hall.

"Lord Di!"

When all the officials saw this person, they all bowed in salute.

"Today, the court hall is very lively."

The comer was tall and tall, dressed in soft armor, covered with a python robe, with a sword hanging from his waist, not angry and majestic.

It is Di Qing, the King of Pingxi personally appointed by Emperor Renzong, and the privy envoy of the Great Song Dynasty!

Only a person with the status of King Pingxi dared to walk in the palace with a sword hanging from his waist.

"Master Lin just said that border wars are about to start. As a privy envoy of the Great Song Dynasty, why didn't I get any news?"

Di Qing glanced at Lin Te coldly, then looked back at the crowd, and said, "Is the Ministry of War here?"

"The subordinate is here!"

The Minister of War came out immediately.

"Is there a report about the border war?" Di Qing asked.

"Return to the lord, there is no report from the frontier army in the four borders of the Song Dynasty!" The Minister of the Ministry of War replied.

"That's weird." Di Qing looked at Lin Te and asked: "Neither the Privy Council nor the Ministry of War has received the news of the border war. Where did Mr. Lin learn about it? Are you trying to deceive the emperor with false rumors, so as to steal money?" No way!"

Clang!
The sword hanging from Di Qing's waist suddenly came out three inches, and a dazzling cold light flashed.

"Official, official..."

Lin Te was drenched in sweat. He had no doubt that if he angered Di Qing, he would dare to chop himself off in Zichen Palace in front of everyone.

Ding Wei had to come forward at this time, and said: "Why is Prince Di so aggressive? Master Lin must have been in a moment of impatience just now, and he said the wrong thing. It's nothing in the first place. Why bother to make such a fuss?"

"It doesn't matter if you say the wrong thing in a hurry, but don't say the wrong thing out of a crooked heart, otherwise you may not be able to keep your head." Di Qing pointedly said.

"Hehe..." Ding Wei said calmly: "Where did the prince come from? We are all the courtiers of the Holy Majesty. Naturally, what we worry about, think and do should be based on the wishes of the Holy Majesty. Distortion.'

"Lord Lin is just impatient. Let's not talk about the frequent disasters among the people. Three days later, it will be the day when the envoys from foreign countries will come to see them. The one who will meet them at the end must be His Royal Highness. But in this situation, His Royal Highness I can't afford to be seriously ill, any reception of foreign envoys?"

"If His Highness doesn't show up, it's not in line with the etiquette system, and my majestic dynasty will become the laughing stock of other countries, and maybe it will cause disputes between the two countries. That's why I proposed that His Highness the Crown Prince go to the court to discuss related matters. If His Highness is really seriously ill If you can’t get up, you have to figure out a way to deal with it in time, and don’t lose my great country demeanor.”

"And..." Ding Wei twitched his nose lightly, and said, "Although the hall is filled with sandalwood, you may have already smelled the stench in it. This all shows that His Highness is suffering from a serious illness. Incapable of receiving foreign envoys."

"That's why I have the courage to ask everyone for their opinions. For the time being, let His Royal Highness rest in peace and recuperate from his illness, and leave the court affairs to others for the time being. In this way, His Highness can rest and recuperate, and my Great Song Dynasty will not lose its celestial demeanor."

"Ding Xiang is right!

"Ding Xiang is right, such a position is the best policy!"

"His Royal Highness is sick, you should take care of the dragon body, as it should be."

As soon as Ding Wei's words came out, his party members immediately echoed them.

The corner of Di Qing's mouth kept sneering, watching Ding Wei and the others sing together.

In fact, up to now, everyone present understands what is going on. The person who can gain a foothold in the court is not an old fox who is well versed in these official tricks. However, most people wait and see with a moderate attitude. It has nothing to do with whoever is in charge.

Only a few people expressed their attitudes, standing with Di Qing and Bao Zheng, and jointly accused Ding Wei of conspiracy.

There was chaos in Zichen Hall.

In the end, Di Qing suddenly drew out the sword from his waist, and a heaven-shattering dragon chant followed the roar of the sword!

This King Pingxi turned out to be a great master of ecstasy!

Hearing the sword whistle, everyone stopped their disputes, especially the people on Ding Wei's side, most of them looked at Di Qing with horror, thinking that he was going to kill here. This is not without precedent.

Back then, Commander Di Qing marched westward and was framed by a villain after he returned to the court for collaborating with the enemy and treason.

Fortunately, Renzong was very observant and quickly found out what happened. As a result, in front of all the officials in the court, Di Qing killed the person who framed him, but afterwards Renzong only fined him half a year's salary and granted him the title Compared with the title of King Pingxi and the position of Privy Envoy, as well as the rewards of gold, silver, jewelry, jade and coral, it is completely worthless.

Ding Wei's face was also slightly gloomy, he looked at Di Qing and said, "Prince Di, what do you want to do?"

"There's a lot of noise and quarrels in the court, what a shame it is for you to wait!"

Di Qing waved the long sword in his hand, and reprimanded in a cold voice: "If there are people who continue to quarrel, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Then what's your opinion?" Ding Wei asked.

"I should ask Prime Minister Ding about that." Di Qing said with burning eyes, "If you have any opinions, you might as well raise them in front of all the officials."

"it is good!"

A gleam flashed in Ding Wei's eyes, that's what he wanted.

"Since the crown prince is currently suffering from a serious illness and is unable to supervise the government, the truth proposes to re-elect a royal family to replace the crown prince in supervising the country." Ding Wei said loudly.

"Oh?" Bao Zheng looked at him and said, "I don't know who Ding Xiang is going to recommend?"

"The fourth son of the current emperor, the fourth prince of the Great Song Dynasty, His Royal Highness King Yong Zhao Xin!"

Ding Wei said: "His Royal Highness King Yong is highly respected, has both civil and military virtues, and has a heart to help the world and save the people. If he is replaced by the prince to supervise the country, then the court will definitely be stabilized!"

"inappropriate!"

Bao Zheng said: "His Royal Highness Yong seldom has contact with government affairs on weekdays, and he is inexperienced in handling political affairs. Changing His Royal Highness Yong to supervise the country at this juncture may cause disaster instead."

"Now the Holy Majesty is in seclusion, and the Crown Prince is ill. It is reasonable to invite a prince to supervise the country, but His Royal Highness King Yong should not be invited. His Royal Highness Yong is the younger brother of the Crown Prince, and the son of the current Holy Majesty. Avoiding suspicion should not be involved in this matter, do you want His Royal Highness King Yong to bear the reputation of coveting the throne and being disloyal? At that time, the common people will not know how to talk about His Royal Highness Yong."

As an important minister of the imperial court, how could Bao Zheng not know what Ding Wei was thinking, so he immediately vetoed his idea.

"Since you want to invite the prince to supervise the country, then this person must be a person of high morals and prestige, who can lead the court inside and outside the court, and even the clan's wholeheartedly convinced person."

Di Qing interjected: "This king is willing to recommend one person."

"who?"

Ding Wei said with a gloomy face.

"My dear brother, the King of Faith, Zhao Zhi!"

Di Qing said a name.

Xin Wang Zhao Zhi.

The eighth son of Emperor Zhenzong.

He is also the younger brother of today's son Zhao Zhen.

He is honest and honest, and he has the style of a general, and he has repeatedly made military exploits.

When the Khitans attacked the Great Song Dynasty, it coincided with the death of Emperor Zhenzong and Emperor Renzong's first accession to the throne, and the court was unstable. Zhao Zhi led the troops for his brother and defeated the main force of the Khitans, thus stabilizing the court.

Zhao Zhen also believed in his younger brother very much, not only entrusting him with important responsibilities, but also granting him permission to command heavy troops. It was not until the old injury in his body relapsed that he retired to the palace to rest.

"No!"

After Ding Wei heard about the person Di Qing had recommended, he immediately vetoed it, and the reasons he gave were similar to those of Bao Zheng.

"Since both His Royal Highness King Xin and King Yong are not good enough, then I will recommend another person!"

Bao Zheng said: "I recommend the Eighth Prince!"

As soon as these words came out, there was silence in the hall.

Eighth Prince.

Emperor Taizu's parent and son.

Nephew of Emperor Taizong.

From a certain point of view, he is the most powerful person in the Song Dynasty. Even if the emperor sees the Eighth Prince, he should respectfully call him Uncle Eighth. To harm the country's courtiers, he has the right to kill first and then play.

Ding Wei's face became more and more gloomy, he didn't expect that Bao Zheng would actually carry the Eighth Prince out.

The Eighth Prince is the biological son of Emperor Taizu, but in the end he was succeeded by Emperor Taizong. The reason for this is a royal secret, which cannot be understood by outsiders.

"No, the Eighth Prince has a special status, so it's very inconvenient!"

Ding Wei shook his head.

The two sides refused to give in to each other, and neither wanted the other's scheme to succeed, so they fought back and forth, and the smell of gunpowder became more and more intense.

at this time.

Suddenly someone broke in from outside.

Everyone turned their heads and took a closer look, only to find that the person who came was the Yong Wang Zhao Xin they mentioned just now!

Ding Wei was relieved when he saw Zhao Xin coming into the hall.

According to their plan in advance, Zhao Xin would lead Xuanlongwei into the imperial city and kill the Jiaolong camp under the prince's command, so as to control the whole situation in one fell swoop, even if someone opposed it, there would be nothing he could do.

"I pay homage to His Royal Highness King Yong!"

Ding said that the people on one side immediately bowed to salute.

"His Royal Highness, why are you here?"

Di Qing asked with narrowed eyes.

"This king is here to visit the prince's elder brother, shouldn't it be?"

King Yong stepped forward, looked at Gao Yue and said, "Where is Your Highness the Crown Prince?"

"His Royal Highness King Yong, the prince feels unwell, and is resting now, so it's inconvenient to see guests." Gao Yue said with a bow.

"Hehe..." King Yong said coldly: "They are ministers, so they can't force the prince, but don't forget, this king is the prince's younger brother. Since the elder brother is sick, then I, my younger brother, should be treated according to the situation. Go take a look."

"Or..." King Yong glanced at the closed door of the side hall, and said, "His Royal Highness is really suffering from a serious illness, so he can't handle the government affairs..."

Ding Wei immediately knelt down on the ground when he saw this, and said: "His Royal Highness King Yong learned that the crown prince is suffering from a serious illness and cannot handle the official affairs of the court. The ministers and officials respectfully request His Highness to temporarily supervise the country, so as to prevent the people in the court from panic and the common people uneasy! "

"I respectfully ask Your Highness to temporarily supervise the country!"

People from King Yong's line knelt down and shouted loudly.

King Yong, on the other hand, looked embarrassed, and said: "I'm afraid this is not in line with the court etiquette. The prince supervises the country is his father's order. Even if I want this king to supervise the country, I still need my father's appointment. Otherwise, it is a serious crime. You guys This is……"

"Your Highness, it's a critical juncture now, and please leave Xiaocheng to take on this great responsibility. Even if the Holy Majesty finds out about this in the future, I won't blame His Highness for usurping." Ding Wei persuaded "hard-heartedly".

Di Qing, Bao Zheng and others on the side were silent, just watching them acting.

"If someone dares to stop His Highness and try to mislead me from the Great Song Dynasty, then the truth can only be offended!"

Ding Wei stood up and shouted.

The heavily armed Xuan Longwei immediately ran in and took over the entire hall.

Gao Yue, who was standing on the steps, also panicked, and hurriedly said, "Master Ding, what are you doing? The Prince's Jiaolong camp is still outside!"

"Eunuch Gao, you'd better go back and serve the prince, you don't need to worry about Jiaolong Camp." Ding Wei waved his hand, and immediately two people rushed over to hold Gao Yue hostage, and escorted him to the side hall next door.

When the door of the side hall was opened, King Yong Zhao Xin happened to see the Crown Princess kneeling before the collapse and kept crying, so she felt more confident in her heart.

"Ding Wei, you want to rebel!"

Di Qing asked coldly.

"Prince Di, His Royal Highness Prince Yong is highly respected and loved by all officials, why do you have to fight against everyone?" Wang Qinruo laughed.

"Rebel!"

Di Qing scolded angrily, swung his sword and slashed at Wang Qinruo.

But Ding Wei stood in front of Di Qing, his hands showing black magic fire, blocking Di Qing's sword energy.

"Prince Di, you dare to commit murder in front of His Royal Highness Yong. Could it be that you want to assassinate the king?"

Seeing that the general situation has been settled, Ding Wei relaxed a lot.

"Nie Zhan, this king will get rid of you traitors on behalf of the Holy One today!"

At this time.

The sound of fighting suddenly came to mind outside.

Both Ding Wei and Zhao Xin's expressions changed.

"what happened?"

Zhao Xin looked at Ding Wei and asked.

Now the guards in the inner courtyard of the imperial palace are guarded by forbidden soldiers, but he has just made those forbidden soldiers retreat, and the Jiaolong Battalion guarding outside Zichen Hall was also killed by Xuanlongwei's soldiers, how could there still be fighting sounds?
Soon.

A sergeant from the Xuanlong Guard flew in and said, "Your Highness, did the imperial army and the people from the six gates come in?"

"what?"

Zhao Xin changed color.

Di Qing, Bao Zheng and others also changed their colors.

But one is surprise and the other is joy.

"What exactly is going on?"

Zhao Xin looked at Ding Wei with red eyes, and said word by word: "Didn't you say that the imperial army can't act without authorization? Isn't the six gates properly arranged? This king even handed over all the elites under his command to you!"

"This……"

Ding Wei was also a little stupid, but he soon realized that he might have fallen into the trap of others.

"Fourth brother, let brother Wei explain to you."

A voice that terrified Ding Wei and Zhao Xin appeared at the door of the side hall.

"Prince!"

After Wang Qinruo looked over, he was paralyzed with fright.

Prince Zhao Rui walked out of the side hall slowly, followed by the princess, Gao Yue and the two Xuanlong guards who went in earlier followed behind him.

"you……"

Ding Wei looked at the two Xuanlong guards.

"You two, let Xiang Ding get to know you."

The prince smiled lightly.

(End of this chapter)