The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

Update time: 22--5

"Go back and prepare. When the decree is announced tomorrow, you will lead the German soldiers to maintain the scene. Although there may not be major changes, you must be prepared." Yan Shu said in a deep voice.

Li Gang cupped his fists and saluted: "Your Majesty, let's go get ready, and line up in front of the official post tomorrow morning to wait for your lord."

Yan Shu nodded and said, "Go."

Li Gang paid farewell to Fu Bi and Su Jin, and strode out.

The room fell silent, and Su Jin felt his heart pounding. Judging by Yan Shu's behavior, it didn't look like he was going to read out the promotion letter to Tang Jie, as if he was going to seize someone to search his house.

Su Jin couldn't help but said: "My lord, it seems a bit inappropriate to lead soldiers to announce the decree."

"You don't understand, be careful when sailing for ten thousand years. This old man is not a fuss. Tomorrow's affairs seem simple, but there are likely to be changes. Although the imperial edict is in my hands, all the important officials in the court have already known the content. But King Teng and Tang Jie should have known about it by now; Su Jin can guess what the court thinks, how can you hide it from the experienced King Teng and Tang Jie, maybe tomorrow will be an uneasy day."

"My lord is saying that when the decree is announced tomorrow, will there be obstruction? Do they have the courage to openly resist the decree?"

"Hmph, do you know why I stayed behind closed doors in the official post today? Didn't you see that the outside was heavily guarded when you came? The two hundred soldiers brought by the old man stayed here all night, don't you Do you find it strange?"

Su Jin was surprised and said: "Could it be...Could it be that they actually want to harm the adults?"

"It's not good for the old man. They don't have the guts. Their purpose is to come here for this imperial decree. The old man left Beijing and spent six days on the road. Since he left the border of Bianliang, he was followed by suspicious people along the way. The night before yesterday, at the Jiming Post, 150 miles away from here, someone secretly started stealing the imperial decree. Fortunately, the guards observed it and failed to let the thief succeed; Is it a joke?" Yan Shu sneered, and there was a hint of chill in his words.

Su Jin had goosebumps all over his body. This group of people had calculated too well. Stealing the imperial decree killed two birds with one stone. It could not only prevent Yan Shu from delivering the decree, but also participate in Yan Shu's performance through this matter, which would be suspected of dereliction of duty.

How could the political opponents in the DPRK allow Yan Shu to pass this test? By then, Yan Shu would be able to drink a pot.When Yan Shu was in a state of desperation, how could he have time to meddle in Yingtian's business.

"When the old man entered Yingtian Mansion, he entered their iron barrel array. How could he not be careful, this is their territory, and the dog will jump over the wall if he is in a hurry. The old man thinks that they must have thought of a countermeasure."

Su Jindao: "My lord is thoughtful and thoughtful, which is admirable. According to this, tomorrow will definitely not be a quiet day, so the lord summoned General Li to prevent accidents; but I don't know what the grass-roots people can do for lord tomorrow."

Yan Shu smiled and said, "I wrote back to reprimand you for the prisoner and two confessions you sent last time. You must be unhappy."

Su Jin said: "That's not true, it's just that I was a little puzzled at the time, but I figured it out later."

"How did you figure it out?"

"I believe that your lord doesn't want to startle the snake, so the evidence is not enough to prove anything. If your lord gives me words of encouragement, I will definitely take action. In this way, it will be very easy for him to detect it, and it will be a bad thing."

"The old man does have this intention, but this is not the main reason. The main reason is that the Holy Majesty is concerned about the love of blood. King Teng read it with the Emperor since he was a child, and his affection is very deep. The Holy Majesty can't do this."

Su Jin said in his heart: King Teng has evil intentions. The emperor still thinks about these things. It's really funny. Such an emperor is really rare in history. In my impression, the struggle for the throne is often more dangerous than fighting on the battlefield. In fact, he didn't think about family ties at all. If Renzong thought so, he would be a different kind.

Yan Shu stood up, walked to the door with his hands behind his back, looked at the dark sky above the courtyard, and said softly, "Actually, your evidence is nothing compared to the evidence in the emperor's hands. Every move of Prince Teng is under the emperor's control." During the surveillance, the emperor knows all about the actions of accumulating money to support private soldiers, colluding with officials, exploiting the people, and fishing for fame, etc. If he wanted to take him, he would have taken it long ago."

Su Jin was tongue-tied and speechless for a long time. It turned out that all this was under the eyes of the emperor. Poor King Teng thought that all this was seamless, and he was so busy searching for evidence that he was at a loss.

Su Jin suddenly felt sorry for King Teng. King Teng seemed to be walking naked in the dark, thinking that under the cover of darkness, others could not see his ugly appearance, but he did not know that the emperor was holding the switch of the searchlight in his hand. With a light push, King Teng's naked buttocks were immediately exposed to the world, but the emperor refused to press it, and let King Teng twist his hips and legs.

While grieving for King Teng, Su Jin also felt deeply shuddering. All this was beyond his own cognition. When he thought about it carefully, Renzong was not a kind person. He monitored Zhao Zongdan probably not on a whim, but since he was in power. Zhao Zongdan was prepared; then his reason for not moving Zhao Zongdan is a bit suspicious.

According to Yan Shu, it was the emperor who cared about family affection and did not want to hurt King Teng by committing fratricide; but Su Jin boldly speculated that the emperor was just waiting for the right time, Zhao Zongdan raised private soldiers and exploited This is the truth for the people, but as a prince of the royal family, this crime is not enough to kill him. The time to completely eliminate this threat is to wait for him to rebel. human mouth.

All the initiative is in the hands of the emperor, he can use means to force King Teng to jump over the wall at any time, just like seizing this opportunity to transfer Tang Jie at this moment. With a gap, there will be more and more loopholes; King Teng will be busy plugging all kinds of loopholes, blowing out the lit candles one by one, and disappearing in the dark. When he can't cover up the loopholes perfectly , is the time to take risks.

Another reason why the emperor refrained from speaking out is most likely because of the sudden Northwest War, Yuan Hao's sudden proclaiming of emperor, let Renzong temporarily give up the pressure on King Teng, the emperor did not want internal and external troubles to happen together, that way There will be unexpected situations when dealing with it, and Zhao Zongdan has lived a good life for three years in peace and stability.

Renzong chose to apply pressure at this time. It must be that when the war situation in the northwest has stabilized and there is no danger of fighting against the outside world, Annei must proceed.

After some analysis, Su Jin broke out in a cold sweat. If his guess was true, people's hearts would be too unpredictable, so he suddenly asked inexplicably, "My lord, is the war in the Northwest coming to an end?"

Yan Shu turned to look at Su Jin, and asked suspiciously, "Why do you suddenly care about the situation in the Northwest?"

Su Jin smiled awkwardly and said, "It's just a casual question, if it's confidential, it's fine if you don't tell me."

Yan Shu smiled and said, "You really managed a lot, but it's not a secret. The war in the Northwest is not over yet, but Han and Fan were in the Northwest. After changing their tactics, they won a few beautiful battles. Now Yuan Hao The army no longer dares to invade, and the two sides are facing each other at the front line, so it is safe for the time being."

Su Jin felt that his judgment was inseparable, so he forced a smile and stopped talking.

Seeing Su Jin's strange expression, Yan Shu walked up to Su Jin and said, "You are too smart, and people who are too smart will often cause unreasonable disasters. This old man gives you some advice. You just need to understand some things in your heart, and don't say it out of your mouth." , which will benefit you in the future."

Su Jin was noncommittal, and thought: This dynasty is so boring, there are tricks and traps everywhere, the more you understand, the more intense the chill in your heart, these old guys have been able to hang around in the court for decades Come down, no matter how strong their hearts are, they are all old foxes.

Yan Shu patted Su Jin on the shoulder and sighed, "There is a big event about you in Yingtian this time."

Su Jin was surprised: "About me? Is it Biyun's engagement..."

Yan Shu laughed dumbly and said, "You're too impatient. How could the old man go back on what he promised you, but it's not about what you were thinking about, but about the plan you proposed to raise money."

Su Jin said: "That's a matter for the court and the adults, I can't handle it."

Yan Shu said: "I'm afraid it's too late to get away now. This matter has been reported to the Holy Majesty, and the Holy Majesty is very appreciative and full of praise for you. The old man is not greedy for your credit. I came here for another purpose this time." I want to take you to the capital to face the saint, the emperor has something to ask you face to face, boy, your chance has come."

Su Jin asked in astonishment, "Mian Sheng?"

Yan Shu twitched his beard and smiled without saying a word, while Fu Bi said with a smile, "Congratulations, little brother Su, the Holy Majesty has asked to see you by name, you are not small."

Su Jin's heart was beating up and down, this was unexpected, Zhao Zhen wanted to see him, it was a happy event for others, but just figured out the emperor's intentions on Zhao Zongdan's matter, Su Jin's love for Renzong My impression is bad, so I can't help but hesitate a lot.