Compete for the Song Dynasty

Qin Minxue came out of the capital, and he kept thinking about Gao Gonghui's words all the way. Although he felt that if Zhao Zhongzhen really became the crown prince in the future, he would definitely reuse Wang Pang, which would be very unfavorable to him; It was just his personal idea, and in all fairness, it seemed impossible to make Zhao Hao the crown prince, because Zhao Hao was too young after all.What's more, although the empress dowager Cao has withdrawn the curtain, even the current emperor Song Yingzong would often listen to the empress dowager's opinions on major court affairs. In this way, Zhao Zongmian became Zhao Zhongzhen's strongest opponent.

But, how could he meet Zhao Zongmian?Qin Minxue returned to the mansion, thinking about it.Suddenly, I came to report and saw that the county king had returned to the palace.It seems that the guards won't stop him now, Qin Minxue hurried to the Prince's Mansion.It was almost dusk at this time, and the guards on duty had also changed shifts, so Qin Minxue had no choice but to hand in another name card, explaining his intentions again.

This time the guard on duty answered more simply, leave the name card, you leave your residence and wait for the notice.What is this called?Qin Minxue knew in his heart that the King of Hades was fond of little ghosts, so he took out two ingots of silver from his pocket and put them in the hands of the guards.The guard weighed the money in his hand, and saw that this kid was quite well behaved: "Qin...Qin Min learns, right?"

Now it's time to go in and report, Qin Minxue thought to himself and replied, "I'm here!"

"Wait here for a while, the king of the county is usually busy. There are too many young people like you who want to get to know the king of the county. You wait here. I will invite Director Shi for you first. Can I see the king of the county? It depends on your kid's luck." The guard said, turned around and entered the courtyard gate. [

After a long time, the guard came out, and he pointed at Qin Minxue: "You, come with me!" He said and brought Qin Minxue into the county palace.

As soon as Qin Minxue entered the Prince's Mansion, it was like entering a large garden with pavilions, pavilions, flowers and trees and rockery. He was taken to a courtyard after three detours. The guard opened a door and said to him: "You are here Wait for Manager Shi." After saying that, he turned and left.He waited in the room for more than an hour, it was already dark, and no one came, so he didn't forget himself, right?Qin Minxue looked outside the house, there were several guards guarding the courtyard gate.He turned back to the room and sat there blankly thinking about something.

Suddenly he heard footsteps outside the door, and then the door was opened. "Who's waiting here?" The voice sounded sinister, and Qin Minxue couldn't help shivering, and suddenly raised his head to see that it was an eunuch who came in.The king of the county uses eunuchs as the general manager?This was a bit unexpected for Qin Minxue, but he immediately calmed down, went forward and said, "I'm here, Qin Minxue, from the capital. Are you Director Shi?"

"From the capital?" Director Shi's voice was slightly surprised, and he ordered the followers behind him to light up all the lights in the room, and the room was brightened instantly.Director Shi looked at Wenwen.com, I don’t know why you came to find the county king this time? "There was a trace of scrutiny and guard in his eyes, and his cold eyes made Qin Minxue feel uncomfortable.

"I'm here by the emperor's order. I'm passing through your land. I want to meet the King of Handong County." Facing this eunuch, Qin Minxue didn't want to tell the whole story.

Director Shi's attitude eased a little: "Since you are ordered by the emperor, then you have business to do?"

"Yes! It's something important. But I've heard the name of the county king in the capital, so I admire it very much. Now that I'm here, I want to meet the county king. I hope that Manager Shi will accommodate you." Qin Minxue is very humble. Said.

This kid is pretty good at talking, but Director Shi's test is not so easy. Anyone who comes from the capital to see the county king will pass through him, so it can be said that he is ignorant of the affairs of the court.This Director Shi is not Shi Zhicong, his name is Shi Zhaoxi.

Shi Zhaoxi was originally an internal minister in the palace, he was considered a deputy chief executive according to his position, and he was once a celebrity in front of Empress Dowager Cao.His best friend is Ren Shouzhong, chief eunuch. After Ren Shouzhong's accident, all those who spread the news were punished, and Shi Zhaoxi was also sentenced to move far to the south.

Back then, Sima Guang gave Song Yingzong the idea that the responsibility of the Emperor Yingzong breaking into the harem and scolding the Queen Mother was all on Ren Shouzhong, and the guilt was Ren Shouzhong's sowing discord.This matter is finally calm, and everyone is happy that someone has taken the blame.But Empress Dowager Cao was not very comfortable. Of course she understood that this was just giving each other a step and venting their anger on the eunuch.But what made Empress Dowager Cao even more uncomfortable was that it was Yingzong who was messing around, and even the eunuchs serving Empress Cao were implicated.

Shi Zhaoxi's fate was good. He was sentenced to Guangnan. He was supposed to be a lowly servant to the princess in the county prince's mansion, but he was very good at seizing the opportunity.Especially when he told Zhao Zongmian about how Empress Cao was dissatisfied with Song Yingzong and how Song Yingzong was disrespectful to Empress Cao. Seeing the sneer at Song Yingzong on Zhao Zongmian's face, Shi Zhaoxi knew that his good luck coming.

When Zhao Zongmian was summoned by Empress Dowager Cao for the first time, it happened that Yingzong was seriously ill.When the empress dowager learned that Shi Zhaoxi was in the county palace, thinking of the friendship between master and servant, she couldn't help but feel that Zhao Zongmian was more sensible and filial than Yingzong Zhao Shu.Here I want to talk about this Zhao Zongmian: Song Yingzong Zhao Shu's biological father had 28 sons, who were born to three concubines. Both Zhao Shu and Zhao Zongmian were born to the Yuan concubine of King Pu.Zhao Shu was sent to the palace as the adopted son of Emperor Renzong since he was a child, and now he has successfully ascended the throne and became the emperor.The two brothers usually have very little contact, so there is no relationship at all.

But Zhao Shu named Zhao Zongmian the King of Handong County, and Zhao Zongmian had long been resentful in his heart. The other princes and royal relatives enjoyed the glory and wealth in the capital, so he was sealed to the south, far away from the capital.He had long felt that this matter was unfair. Zhao Shu's son was still young when he ascended the throne, and the empress dowager had already hinted at Zhao Zongmian's intention to establish a crown prince.At this moment, Zhao Zongmian realized that the place he stayed in was too good.

Shaozhou has been called Shaoguan since ancient times.While Zhao Shu was tossing Pu Yi in the capital, Zhao Zongmian also started to work.Replacing Zhao Shu, Zhao Zongmian once thought of it, it was out of control.The arrival of Shi Zhaoxi made Zhao Zongmian feel that God was helping him.Because although Shi Zhaoxi has left the palace, there are still eyes and ears in the palace. Zhao Zongmian, who is in the south, sometimes gets news faster than people in the capital.

The two people got together and began to think about how to sit on the throne of the Great Song Emperor, and they also began to communicate frequently with various cities in Guangnan in order to prevent accidents.Not only that, Zhao Zongmian also secretly deployed, recruited troops, and even finished the dragon robe.It would be best if Empress Dowager Cao could strive to establish herself as the crown prince. If not, then she should establish herself as king in Guangnan, Zhao Zongmian.Shi Zhaoxi became a popular person in Zhao Zongmian's eyes, and even Shi Zhaoxi thought that if Zhao Zongmian could gain power, he would be under one man and above ten thousand.

Now the county king Zhao Zongmian has just returned from the capital, and there is good news brought back. Empress Dowager Cao is going to join the ministers to urge Yingzong to establish a prince as soon as possible.This is a good thing for Zhao Zongmian. Although the son inherited his father's career, first of all, Zhao Shu was not Renzong's own son, and there was a precedent for brothers in the Song Dynasty to inherit their brother's career.What's more, several of Zhao Shu's sons were underage, and Zhao Shu's move of Puyi even demoted the imperial censor, which caused complaints from the civil and military courts.If the crown prince is established at this time, then Empress Dowager Cao can use the strength of some veteran ministers to put pressure on Emperor Yingzong.

Hearing such good news, Director Shi persuaded the county king to offer incense and pray for blessings, and only then did Zhao Zongmian and King Zhongzhen pass by during the day.After Zhao Zongmian came back from Nanhua Temple, he asked Shi Zhaoxi to discuss major issues.That's why Qin Minxue waited so long.

Now, for Zhao Zongmian and Shi Zhaoxi, it was a critical moment. At this moment, an official came from the capital suddenly, saying that he wanted to meet the county king, which inevitably made Shi Zhaoxi a little vigilant and nervous.What is this Qin Minxue doing here?Will it be sent by the court?Or is it really passing by like he said?

Shi Zhaoxi looked Qin Minxue up and down: "You said you passed by here to do business, where are you going? Do you have proof?" [

Qin Minxue thought to himself, it seems that Director Shi doesn't trust him very much. No matter what, he is a guest, so he has to show some sincerity first. He took out the emperor's letter from his pocket: "I really have something very important to go south this time. .I came this time to find someone."

Shi Zhaoxi took the handwritten letter and looked at it, and it was indeed the handwritten letter of Emperor Yingzong. The handwritten letter is Qin Minxue's order to do things, and the state governments that pass by should provide more assistance.This made Shi Zhaoxi a little surprised. The Qin Minxue in front of him was quite young, and his official position was only a seventh-rank secretary Cheng, but he was carrying a holy handbook. This person must have something extraordinary.With a thought, he hurriedly handed the letter back to Qin Minxue with both hands, and said in a more polite tone: "I don't know who Qin Secretary Cheng is looking for? Since it is in Shaozhou, our county palace will definitely help."

Qin Minxue said: "I'm looking for someone who is very important to the emperor. I just don't know if the county king will help?!"

Shi Zhaoxi laughed out loud, with a sly smile: "Secretary Qin said that, I don't know what it means, but since the emperor handed down the order, why wouldn't our county king not help? I don't think you can trust me, how about it, You go back and wait for my news, the Duke of the county is not in good health recently, if he gets better tomorrow, he will send someone to invite you."

Qin Minxue knew that these were not polite words, so he got up to leave, and when he reached the door, he stopped suddenly and looked back at Shi Zhaoxi. "Director Shi, I'll leave this matter to you. The person I'm looking for is related to Da Song Jiangshan." After finishing speaking, he turned and left.

There was no movement behind him, it seemed that Shi Zhaoxi didn't care what he said.Qin Minxue was taken out of the county palace by the guards, and he breathed a sigh of relief. This eunuch is insidious enough, and he is so wary of himself, there may be something wrong here.Anyway, I left this sentence just to test Zhao Zongmian. It was a bit risky, but Qin Minxue believed that wealth is always found in danger.