Northern Song Dynasty: It’s a showdown, who said I, Zhao Zhen, don’t have a son?

Chapter 29
Fan Zhongyan looked calm and did not panic when things happened. He never blinked when he faced the Liao cavalry, let alone this kind of thing?
Zhao He was the prince, but if he was injured in the slightest, Fan Lou and the entire Kaifeng Mansion would die together.

Fan Zhongyan hesitated for a moment and decided to visit Kaifeng Fuyin directly.

In his early years when he was the father-in-law, Dou Rushang, who had not yet become the governor of Kaifeng, once visited Fan Zhongyan, but at that time he looked down on Dou Rushang's temperament and turned him away.

Later, the two of them interacted in the officialdom, and they had the same feeling of being unfamiliar with each other.

But now that there was no way to tell the officials about this, he had no choice but to beg for help. After all, if something happened to the prince, there would be big problems.

Guo Huai, on the other hand, was so anxious that he had to wait for Fan Zhongyan to give a good result.

Now he can only ask the officials for help, but how can he get in touch with the officials now?

Bianjing, Dou Mansion.

The old man stood at the door, waiting calmly.

After a while, the concierge came out and said, "Our officials will let you in."

Fan Zhongyan had no expression on his face, but he was sneering in his heart.

Not long after he resigned, Dou Rushang adopted this attitude.

He was indeed right about the person back then. If such a person interfered with the New Deal, he would probably be destroyed faster!

After entering the mansion, Fan Zhongyan met Dou Rushang, a middle-aged man in his 30s.

"Ms. Fan, it should be Mr. Fan. He took the initiative to visit me today. It's really rare!"

A smile appeared on Dou Rushang's face, and his words were full of pride.

Seeing this, Fan Zhongyan didn't bother to take any notice of him. He didn't even know how he got into the position of Kaifeng Prefecture Palace.

He has been seeking benefits for his country all his life, and he despises people who are trying to please others. But even if he thinks he is noble, he knows that he can only ask this person for help at this moment.

Fan Zhongyan was too lazy to be polite and said directly: "Kaifeng Mansion arrested a person today. Can he be released?"

When Dou Rushang heard this, his eyes suddenly widened: "Oh? Which one is Mr. Fan talking about? Zhao He, right?"

After saying that, the smile on the man's face turned playful: "Mr. Fan, are you begging me?"

Fan Zhongyan suddenly looked grim, but at this moment he knew the seriousness and said solemnly: "This person will never steal the formula. I have been by this person's side during this time, I can guarantee it!"

Dou Rushang narrowed his eyes and did not answer the question directly, but enjoyed the sense of gap at the moment.

"Do you still remember what happened when I asked to see Mr. Fan but was turned away by Mr. Fan?"

Dou Rushang smiled and continued: "Mr. Fan looks down on people like me, and I also know it. The threshold of the Prime Minister's Mansion is actually higher than that of the imperial court."

"But today's Mr. Fan, Mr. Fan who single-handedly controlled the New Deal back then, actually comes to visit today and asks for help from someone I looked down upon back then?"

"There are some things that I will never forget!"

Fan Zhongyan took a deep breath and said, "Dou Rushhang, it is not necessarily impossible for me to come back in the future."

So far, I have begged for help and threatened you. You, Dou Rushang, should know why I am here!
He has never begged anyone in his life, not even in such a tough manner.

It can be said that if he can take the initiative to come to the door, he has already disregarded his past face.

Otherwise, Dou Rushang would not be smiling so proudly at this moment.

After hearing this, Dou Rushang smiled indifferently. His comeback or non-comeback had nothing to do with him. That was all a matter for the future.

Besides, Fan Zhongyan is so old now, even if you are asked to come back, it is still unclear whether you will be able to do the job.

Dou Rushang's face was still sarcastic, and he immediately said: "Mr. Fan, do you want me to let him go?"

Fan Zhongyan snorted coldly.

Dou Rushang continued: "But there is nothing I can do. Mr. Fan understands, so I won't say more."

Fan Zhongyan's eyes narrowed, it means, Runan Palace!The Prince of Runan actually got involved. This was just a competition between vendors!

"Looking at what Mr. Fan is doing today, let me take a guess. This person may be your nephew or something. He actually made you ask for help. It seems that he is indeed not an ordinary person."

Looking at Dou Rushang's expression, Fan Zhongyan didn't want to stay any longer. Even the governor of Kaifeng couldn't solve the problem. Now he had no choice.

After the implementation of the New Deal, too many people were offended, and those who could take action in the DPRK were demoted, leaving them almost alone.

After leaving Dou Mansion, the old man looked up at the sky, feeling helpless.

The situation was over, and he had lost his former glory. He was ridiculed for even entering the Kaifeng Prefecture.

How ridiculous!

Now, all I have to do is ask the officials, but how to contact them?
After Fan Zhongyan left, Dou Rushang laughed loudly in the house and was very proud for a moment.

"The dignified Fan Zhongyan actually asked me to do this. How funny!"

Not far away, a person walked straight towards him, and none of the guards in the house could stop him. When Dou Rushang saw this, he immediately put away his pride and put on his usual indifference.

When Cao Lang saw Dou Rushang, he immediately handed over his hand and said, "I have seen the royal minister."

"Cao Lang?"

Dou Rushang narrowed his eyes: "I heard that today you, Cao Lang, took Zhao He into Zuosili Prison without taking me seriously?!"

Cao Lang said solemnly: "Xiaguan doesn't dare. It's just that Xiaguan is responsible for the Chonghe Street area. Even if he arrests people, he should be the one to do it."

"Are you questioning me?!"

Dou Rushang suddenly became angry. The Cao family behind Cao Lang was at odds with him, and he could no longer rely on him. However, the Xia family behind Xia Hong had some communication with him, so he usually interacted with Xia Hong. More.

He didn't intend to let Cao Lang know about this arrest. It was precisely because of this that if Cao Lang was given more responsibility for similar tasks, then the position of Zuo Sili's military supervisor would one day be his, instead of this one. Cao Lang is against himself!
"Understood dare not!"

Dou Rushang snorted coldly: "Then what are you here for?"

Cao Lang hesitated for a moment and then said: "Master Fu, I have observed Zhao Heduo during this period and feel that this person is not simple."

Dou Rushang narrowed his eyes and smiled: "You mean there is power behind him?"

"I don't dare to say nonsense, I just feel this way."

Dou Rushang smiled and said: "Of course, he is the former husband. Didn't Fan Zhongyan just leave my house? Didn't you see him?"

Cao Lang was immediately shuddered, and then asked: "May I ask the Master, what did Mr. Fan say?"

"Of course you are begging me to let him go. What do you think it is?"

Hearing this, Cao Lang was shocked.

Fan Zhongyan actually asked for help for Zhao He?

You know, even if Fan Zhongyan resigned from office, he was definitely not someone Kaifeng Prefect could ride on his head. And after hearing the news just now, he still refused?

He couldn't help but think of Zhao and the men in his family before, and his heart was filled with ups and downs.

Who is the person behind him who can actually make Fan Zhongyan ask for help?
Cao Lang said again: "The master of the palace should listen to the official's words. If you can't move him, don't move him, so as not to be hurt by others."

He didn't finish speaking, but Dou Rushang understood what he meant and immediately became furious.

"I need you to teach me how to do things? Get out!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Lang took a deep breath, bowed, and then left.

When Cao Lang walked away, Dou Rushang cursed angrily: "What do you think you are? You just relied on the Cao family to get to the position. You are nothing!"

(End of this chapter)