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

Chapter 68 What a rude young man!
In feudal society, the people were oppressed by officials and powerful people and suffered terribly.

The Bao Zheng that exists in the minds of most people in later generations is actually a character created by imagination, because the people really long for the existence of such a Bao Qingtian.

But even though Fan Zhongyan and others said that, Zhao He still had some respect in his heart.

After all, he also grew up watching Bao Qingtian.

However, in reality, Bao Qingtian is not as dark as in movies and TV series, and there is no crescent mark between his eyebrows...

In this day and age, if you were born with the crescent mark between your eyebrows, you would probably have been regarded as the reincarnation of a vicious god and died in your grave.

It can only be said that there were a lot of modifications in later film and television dramas.

The real Bao Zheng has a tall body, a majestic face, and a somewhat rough face.

Perhaps he has been tempered by the wind and sand at the border for many years, and he has a sense of vicissitudes of life.

After taking off his coat, Zhao He followed Bao Zheng to the courtyard.

Bao Zheng took a deep breath of the air outside and still felt more comfortable talking here.

His expression gradually became serious, and his voice became a little deeper.

"Zhao He, you have only been in Bianjing for two months, but you have cultivated your own power in the local area, using profit means to attract traders, and let these people become your protective umbrella."

"Then you use these people to guide the people's hearts and create a great momentum in Bianjing. Even the officials have to pay attention to you. In order to avoid the unrest of the people, the officials ordered the Kaifeng governor to be exiled and clear your name."

"On the day of the trial of the three halls, you did not go there, but kept your reputation as a pending verdict. After that, you cooperated with Chunming Tower to suppress Fan Lou, and after I took office, you used my hands to completely Overwhelm Fan Lou."

Bao Zheng's eyes were like a pair of sharp swords, choosing people to bite and staring at Zhao He.

After all, Zhao He was just a citizen. Faced with Bao Zheng's almost questioning tone, his heart kept beating.

Zhao He knew that he would not be able to fight against the man in front of him.

However, he still tried his best to remain calm and said: "Master Fu, I am weak and cautious. I have not thought about provoking others a long time ago, but even so, I still can't avoid being provoked."

"The Master said that I am using profit means to attract traders, which is indeed true, but my initial plan is just to let everyone make money together, and get some share by the way. As for becoming a protective umbrella, we are all vulnerable groups and depend on each other. .”

Zhao He glanced at Bao Zheng and saw that his expression remained unchanged, so he continued: "As for the second point mentioned by the governor, the boy was in Zuosili Prison at that time. It was absolutely impossible to control people's hearts. Director Cao can do this testify!"

"As for the last one, it is absolutely impossible to suppress Fan Lou under the guise of the Palace Master!"

"Young man, you just want to survive, and you just want to be fair and just. Is this wrong?"

Bao Zheng looked into Zhao He's eyes and narrowed them involuntarily.

"The answer was so flawless that even I had nothing to say."

Hearing this, Zhao He simply scratched his neck and said: "If the Palace Master wants to accuse me, just have me arrested and tried. When I enter the Kaifeng Mansion, what do you want me to admit to?"

Hearing Zhao He's words, Bao Zheng's face immediately turned ugly: "Zhao He, you are so presumptuous! Are you saying that I will torture you to force you to confess?"

"If I wanted to arrest you, how would you have the chance to speak to me here!"

Zhao He said expressionlessly: "Aren't all officials like this? Among the many cases in Kaifeng Mansion, how many testimonies were reversed that were not written under torture? Could it be possible that I will become an exception?"

"Are you questioning my ability to handle cases? The cases in Kaifeng Mansion were all tried by previous governors and have been finalized. What does this have to do with me?"

Zhao He asked: "Does that mean that Mr. Fu Zun will handle the case impartially?"

Hearing this, Bao Zheng also burst out laughing.

"Zhao He, are you trying to change the subject with me?"

Zhao He shook his head and cupped his hands and said: "No, it's just that if the Lord of the Palace wants me to admit what you have in mind, then I'm afraid you can only take me to Kaifeng Palace and torture me to extract a confession."

Bao Zheng couldn't help but began to gnash his teeth: "You young man, you have a sharp tooth and a sharp mouth. When did I say that I would take you to Kaifeng Mansion?" "Then why do you ask me this?"

"I have doubts in my heart. Is it possible that I can't intervene?!"

"can."

The two glared at each other, and Bao Zheng was a little irritated, and finally looked away angrily.

"You little man, I really don't know who taught you how to speak so boldly in front of me."

Bao Zheng said this, obviously with some helplessness. He was really speechless by Zhao He's remarks.

He never said that he wanted to take Zhao He away, but Zhao He just killed Bao Zheng and those corrupt officials. If he got angry, wouldn't he admit this?

Zhao He cupped his hands and apologized: "The boy is a little impulsive, please don't blame me."

Bao Zheng sneered: "You dare to contradict me, why are you apologizing to me?"

"That Bao Qingtian, what's going on?"

Zhao He cupped his hands and said, "I have always heard that the official is honest, impartial and fearless of power. Just like the Lang Lang Qingtian, he will never change. After the official judged the case that day, I had this feeling."

It was the first time that a young man praised him like this. Even though Bao Zheng was still angry just now, he couldn't hold it in his face at this moment, and he coughed twice.

Bao Zheng continued: "Even if you don't admit it, I can see that you are not connected with others. It is very rare for you to reach this point in just two months."

"Have you ever thought of joining the court as an official?"

Zhao He raised his head and looked at Bao Zheng with a strange expression.

Are you in the same group as Li Zhen and Old Man Fan?
Bao Zheng was also uncomfortable with this look: "What's your expression? I think you are talented and intelligent, and you are still so young. You are at the age of studying for the imperial examination. Is it possible that you have never had such a plan?"

"No."

Zhao He answered very simply, without even hesitating.

For a scholar who had been studying to prepare for the imperial examination since he was a child, and had finally reached this point, Zhao He's refusal without hesitation was as if he was mocking him.

Bao Zheng couldn't help but feel angry inside, but he didn't show it. Instead, he took a deep breath and asked, "Why?"

"This is my own business, what does it have to do with the Lord?"

This is indeed the truth...

But as the governor of Kaifeng, he is firmly in the position of a fourth-rank official in the court. If you ask a small businessman like this today, do you dare to answer me like this?
Although Zhao He was not required to explain the reasons to himself, Bao Zheng felt a little uncomfortable.

"Ugh!"

Bao Zheng sighed, regretting coming here today. He probably would be upset and angry with Zhao He for several days in the future, but Zhao He's bad temper made it difficult for him to treat him harshly.

After all, he is just a teenager.

"That's all, please be more careful in the future. I will send people to keep an eye on you over there in Kaifeng Mansion. Don't go too far."

Hearing this, Zhao He cupped his hands and said, "Then the boy won't send it to the mansion."

Bao Zheng clenched his fist, almost wanting to hit someone. What's going on?

That's all, it just adds to the anger, it's not worth it for a young man.

Anyway, he has said everything he needs to say. If he dares to cross the line again, he will have no choice but to deal with it according to the law.

(End of this chapter)