Compete for the Song Dynasty

The impeachment against Di Qing came like snowflakes overnight.Renzong couldn't understand that these talented and well-educated gentlemen couldn't tolerate a general.He looked at Di Qing, Di Qing didn't argue, his face was pale, and he didn't say a word.

Scenes of the past are stirring in Renzong's heart: Di Qing has experienced 25 battles, from his meritorious service in the Western Frontier to the Nong Zhigao Rebellion in Nanping; low key.Renzong knew that what Di Qing had done for the country, his modesty after becoming an official, and Xixia's fear of Di Qing.But Renzong thought back to himself these years, no matter whether he abolished the empress or appointed an official, every time it would cause an uproar in the court.

Renzong was a little annoyed, and looked at the memorial to impeach Di Qing in his hand: he wore a yellow dress at Wanxiangguo Temple; he refused to wash away those soldiers with tattoos on their faces; , It’s always normal to change your appearance, and it’s only on the banks of the Fenchuan River.” Such far-fetched jokes were all written in the memorial.In the end, Renzong couldn't listen anymore.

"Okay, I've heard all this. General Di Qing has contributed a lot, and his words are formidable. Now Li Yuanhao in Xixia often makes provocative actions. You civil servants and military generals should give you a lot of assistance." Renzong thought he had finished speaking. Forget about it, but Zhi Zhi Gao Liu Chang reported that there was a fire in Di Qing's house last night, and someone saw a strange light in the fire.

Bao Zheng glared at him and asked: "You talk nonsense, has anyone seen the strange light?" [

Wang Yaochen said: "I can see it with my own eyes."

Bao Zheng looked at Wang Yaochen: "My lord, yesterday I was no longer on duty at the Privy Council. What did I go to Mr. Di Qing's mansion in the middle of the night?"

Sure enough, Wang Yaochen should have been on duty last night. Seeing Bao Zheng asked, he said: "This is a matter of my Ministry of War. Naturally, it will not be asked by the three envoys, Mr. Bao. I have a secret report to report to the emperor."

Renzong was upset when he heard this, and said: "It's not a big deal to catch a fire. There are so many people, it is inevitable that there will be omissions by family members. Just pay attention to it in the future."

But Liu Chang said: "Di Qing was wearing a yellow robe in Xiangguo Temple, and he refused to wash off his tattoos, which shows that he has a heart of disobedience. The fire in the house yesterday showed this ominous omen."

Wang Anshi said: "Master Liu's words are wrong. In the seventh year of Tiansheng, the fire burned Zhaoying Palace in Yuqing. According to Master Liu, wouldn't it be extremely dangerous."

Liu Chang argued: "This scene is just like Zhu Wen's back then. The Holy One must guard against it."

Di Qing's nose was going to be crooked when he heard that. His own house was on fire. He was so angry that he was connected with the murderous demon who rebelled back then.What's more, the mansion was arranged by the imperial court when he came to Beijing to be an official, and he didn't choose it himself.Renzong frowned, he was upset that the ministers were arguing.Ignoring those few days of debate, he said to retreat, ignored the ministers behind him, turned and walked into Wende Hall.

Emperor Renzong squinted his eyes and half leaned half on the throne dragon bed of Wende Hall. At this moment, he just wanted to be quiet for a while. The chief eunuch Shi Zhicong took the tray from the little eunuch who brought tea and water, walked up to Renzong and said softly: "Your Majesty, please have some tea."

Renzong didn't want to pay attention to it, but seeing Shi Zhicong just waiting, he sat up a little.He held up the saucer with one hand, and gently lifted the gaiwan with the other. The fresh scent of tea made him feel a little better.Seeing that Renzong's complexion improved slightly, Shi Zhicong said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, several ministers are still waiting in the palace. Do you want to send an order for them to play again at another time?"

Renzong said, "Don't pay attention to them, let them wait until they have had enough quarrel first." Half of them are quiet and sensible; officials are much quieter."

Shi Zhicong still replied in a low voice: "This is a matter of the minister's duty."

Renzong said with a little dissatisfaction, "You're talking about why they can't get along with Di Qing. This Di Qing is the same. A man who is a hero on the battlefield is not as good as a child in court."

Shi Zhicong smiled slightly, of course he understood that the child Renzong was talking about was the one rewarded at the chrysanthemum feast yesterday.Renzong said: "Tell me, how should I solve this matter."

Zhi Cong bowed and saluted, "I dare not. Please don't ask me, lest I offend the rules of the ancestors."

Renzong nodded, he thought: Song Taizong once said: "I read the history of previous dynasties, and I don't want eunuchs to intervene in political affairs. Xuanhui envoys, who are gradually in power, can only be awarded other officials." Later, Song Zhenzong also Said: "The previous generations of internal ministers relied on kindness and domineering, and the government did harm to things. I always take a deep warning."

He said to himself: "Taizu Taizong is wise, and the great Song Dynasty has a long fortune. It is just the style of emphasizing Chinese and despising martial arts. Although it prevents the generals from rebelling, there are also disadvantages after all." It is useless to ask Shi Zhicong.Seeing that he was still bowing his head and saying nothing, Renzong handed him the teacup and said, "This tea is quite fragrant. Empress Cao prefers Jiancha (produced in Jianzhou, Fujian). You arrange to send some over there."

"This is Cai Xiang, the transfer envoy of Fujian Road, who paid tribute to the exquisite Longyuan." Renzong nodded.This reminded Renzong of several memorials that had not yet been approved. Among them was Cai Xiang's memorial, which asked to reduce the body money collected from adult men in Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, and Xingzhou.There is no way, I still have to bite the bullet and get up and move to the Chuigong Palace to discuss matters with those ministers who are quarreling.

The scene of the court meeting just annoyed Renzong, but the discussion in the Chuigong Hall seemed to be boiling, which completely made Renzong feel dizzy.Wang Yaochen not only impeached Di Qing, but also impeached Kaifeng Mansion by the way.Reasonable and well-founded, according to the informant's report, the Kaifeng government suppressed the evidence of Di Qing's adultery with Xixia, and let Xixia's spies go. [

If it weren't for the rules established since the Taizu, the court could not insult ministers, Renzong would definitely yell at Bao Zheng, how did the Kaifeng government handle the case.But the process of listening carefully is indeed a bit suspicious.

Bao Zheng also became angry: "Master Wang must talk about evidence. The Kaifeng Mansion handles the case according to the procedures and has been recorded. You said that the one who escaped was a spy from Xixia. What evidence do you have? The tolerance sent to Xixia to investigate has not yet Come back, how do you know?"

Wang Yaochen said: "The public announcement office on the right handed over to a thief in Kaifeng mansion. Among the things stolen from Di Qing's mansion was a yellow robe. This is known to everyone, and it was lost when it was handed over to Kaifeng mansion. How does Master Bao explain?"

Bao Zheng said: "Your Majesty, it is clear that someone framed Kaifeng Mansion and Di Qing. Since the robbers are with Lord Di, why did they deliberately leave a yellow robe to prove that Lord Di Qing has the intention of treason. But Lord Wang is very suspicious, and Kaifeng Mansion arrested him. A man with a sword wounded someone, if Mr. Wang knew it was a Xixia spy, why didn't he report it in time."

Renzong saw that the two were getting louder and louder, and he couldn't see his own existence. He slapped the dragon book case and said, "Do you two think that I don't exist?"

Renzong Jian calmed down and said: "At this time, the Kaifeng government will continue to investigate and deal with it, and the result will be given to me within a month."

Bao Zheng stopped talking, but Wang Yaochen reported: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing, but it is inconvenient to bring it to the Golden Palace. I found a Songwen sword in Di Qing's mansion yesterday. The king was also present at this matter. Mr. Bao also What is there to say."

When Renzong heard Song Wenjian, his heart trembled.

Bao Zheng said, "The sage, King Xuan, please have an audience with him. The man who escaped was caught by the king, which proves that the Kaifeng mansion protected Di Qing from having an affair with Xixia."

Renzong nodded, stood next to King Xuan, and ordered Wang Yaochen to present the sword.Wang Yaochen led the order out of the hall, and after a while, the king who had been waiting outside the hall early in the morning was brought in.

See Emperor Renzong.Renzong asked: "Pang Wang, I heard that you have caught a person. Is there such a thing?"

Wang Pang replied: "It is true."

Renzong asked again: "Do you know who is caught?"

Wang Pang said: "Report to the emperor, to catch a stalker who stabbed someone with a sword in a restaurant." Wang Pang's words were very clear, why he was arrested, and at the same time, he didn't know his identity.

Renzong said: "Yesterday, a Songwen sword was found in Di Qing's mansion. Have you ever seen it on the spot?"

Wang Pang returned: "Yesterday, Lord Di Qing brought people into the mansion, and the soldiers who brought him later took a sword and said that it was found from Lord Di Qing's mansion, but I did not follow the soldiers to search, and I don't know where it was from." Where did you find it in the house?"

Fortunately, Wang Yaochen was not present at this time, and Wang Pang had already told the emperor tactfully that Wang Yaochen was suspected of framing.Renzong said: "Beside the king, if the sword is in your hand at this time, you may recognize whether the sword is the Songwen sword from yesterday."

Zhao Zongshi, who had been watching coldly, stood up and said, "Father, absolutely not."

Renzong glanced at him: "Why not."

Zhao Zongshi said: "Sword Eye, I'm afraid Wang Pang is young and doesn't know the importance."

Renzong looked at the king. He really didn't think that the fourteen-year-old boy in front of him could assassinate the king.He waved his hand at Zhao Zongshi, motioning him to stop talking.

Not long after, the guards returned to the main hall with Wang Yaochen, holding swords in their hands.Renzong ordered Wang Pang to recognize the sword, Wang Pang took the sword, and the soldiers were already standing in the hall between Wang Pang and Renzong, holding the handle of the knife.At present, this situation has already been seen once when Wang Pang presented his talents at the Chrysanthemum Banquet, so he is not surprised at all. [

He took the sword and looked at it, pressed the scabbard with his left hand, and slowly pulled out the sword with his right hand.The sword light flashed, and Wang Bang stared at the sword for a long time.Said: "Your Majesty, it was dark yesterday, and I didn't see this sword very clearly. It looks like the sword that Lord Wang found in Lord Di's mansion yesterday. Lord Wang, is this the sword you found in the mansion yesterday?"

When Wang Yaochen saw Wang Pang admit that he saw it yesterday, he straightened his chest and said, "Exactly."

Zhao Zongshi hurriedly said: "Father, the evidence is convincing, so don't leave any trouble behind."

Renzong sighed softly, and when he was about to speak, Wang Pang said: "Wait a minute, I still have something to say. Since Lord Wang has admitted that it was this one, then it will be easy to handle. It was Lord Wang who planted the frame."

"You, you, what are you talking about?" Wang Yaochen pointed at Wang, unable to speak angrily.

Wang Pang ignored him, and continued: "This sword is not Song Wenjian at all."

Renzong heaved a sigh of relief, Wang Yaochen was very annoyed, this little boy was against him everywhere, he asked: "My lord, don't talk nonsense in front of the Holy One, you have evidence."