Compete for the Song Dynasty

When Feng Shen, the prefect, and Tao Ren, the judge, left the palace, the two studied and reviewed the key points explained by Wang Pang, and hurried back to the government office to let the civil servants such as the master and the shogunate draft documents; Nan Jifeng was ordered to mobilize and inspect personnel, strengthen the guard against Yongzhou city.Within two days, all the people accompanying the prince arrived in Yongzhou.Knowing that the prince's accompanying troops were approaching outside the city of Yongzhou, Wang Pang led the crowd out of the city to meet them.

It was still outside the city gate to welcome Wang Pang, but this time it was not like the crowds of people when Wang Pang entered the city.Zhao Xu stood next to Wang in casual clothes, watching with a smirk the convoy accompanying him slowly approaching from far away.Yang Shihan, who was in charge of the bodyguard, urged the horse to come closer. "Prince Shaobao Yang Shihan is meeting the king of Zhennan." He saw Zhao Xu standing beside the king with a half-smile, but just about to salute Zhao Xu, he heard the king say: "Go into the city!"

When he came to the Zhennan Palace, Zhao Xu first introduced Zhang Fangping to Wang Pang. Earlier, Zhao Xu described Zhang Fangping as a nagging old man. Only after meeting did he realize that he was a burly old man.This Zhang Hanlin was nearly [-] years old, but he was full of energy, his square face was full of energy, and he was full of vigor and stubbornness. Wang Pang smiled and said it was a pleasure to meet him.

Zhang Fangping already knew Wang Pang as early as in the court, although he also heard that Wang Pang adopted the new policy for self-government in Yongzhou. , Hastily returned the courtesy and said: "The prince arrived in Yongzhou early, and he was taken care of by the prince, and he sent someone to deliver the letter in time, so I can rest assured. Otherwise, I am afraid that the responsibility of losing the prince can only be apologetic with death."

Seeing the reverent and terrified look on his face, Zhao Xu gave Qin Minxue and Yang Jian behind Zhang Fangping his compliments, and the three of them smiled knowingly.All of this was seen by Wang Pang, presumably the matter was not as one-sided as Zhao Xu said, and seeing the flattery on Yang Jian and Qin Minxue's faces, Wang Pang was secretly disgusted. [

"Zhang Hanlin, please sit down. This time the prince left the team privately. Someone must have instigated him. When I return to Beijing from Dali, I will definitely ask the emperor to make a strict inquiry. Don't worry, old man." After finishing speaking, he glanced coldly at Qin Minxue and Yang Jian.

Suddenly swept by Wang Pang's icy gaze, Qin Minxue and Yang Jian were startled, and quickly lowered their heads, not daring to show any more expressions to the prince.Everyone took their seats according to priorities, and Zhang Fangping asked: "Prince Zhennan, along the way we heard that the prince changed the construction of Yongzhou in a short period of time. This time, we can see that the city is in order and the people live and work in peace and contentment. The initial results of this trial in Yongzhou are pretty good."

"Mr. Zhang has won the prize. It's only the initial stage. After a while, everything will be on a scale, and then it will be the time to show off." Wang Pang said in a humble tone, but there was no lack of confidence.

Zhang Fangping nodded approvingly: "I heard that King Zhennan is very knowledgeable, and the fact that he perfected the "Wu Jing Zongyao" can be said to have made a great contribution to my writings in the Song Dynasty. Unexpectedly, King Zhennan is not only excellent in strategy, but also in governance. The state city has also made achievements."

Wang Pang smiled slightly. He usually heard a lot of compliments, but Zhang Fangping's compliments made Wang Pang proud in some respects.This Fang Ping has a bold and unrestrained personality. Although he opposed the new law, he had a different stand from Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu and others in his early years.But he is knowledgeable and magnanimous.Moreover, when Zhang Fangping was the author Zuo Lang, he wrote "Da Song Guan Ge Bibliography", which cataloged several volumes of books.Therefore, his praise is not a vain flattery of others, and if such a person who opposes the new law can agree with Wang Pang's new development in Yongzhou, it will definitely affect the thinking of a group of people who stick to the old law in the future.Thinking of this, Wang Pang said: "Since you have already arrived in Yongzhou, you might as well stay for a few days. Firstly, you are tired from the schedule and take a break; secondly, I would like to invite Mr. Zhang to visit a few more places. For the current situation of Yongzhou, the king is more concerned. Make some suggestions."

Zhang Fangping was a little surprised when he heard it. He had also heard that Wang Pang was born with a bit of arrogance. He didn't expect to speak so humbly. He was somewhat flattered and said, "I don't dare to take the suggestion. Since the lord has spoken, I will wait for a while." Today, everything depends on the arrangement of the prince.” Zhao Xu was the happiest to hear Wang Pang’s arrangement, thinking that he could stay in Yongzhou for a few more days, and these two days, he was really afraid that Wang Pang would leave as soon as he said so. When I had time to see Lin Xiuxiu, I couldn't help but feel itchy.It was so easy to wait until the discussion was over, Wang Pang ordered someone to settle down the prince and his party, leaving Yang Shihan to discuss things in detail, and seeing that he left Zhe Kejun and others, it must be to discuss matters such as guards on the Dali road, Zhao Xu found a reason and hurried back other courtyard.

The others had already rested and settled in the courtyard, Qin Minxue was also called to the room by Zhang Fangping to reprimand, Yang Jian followed Zhao Xu in short steps, and returned to Zhao Xu's room Yang Jian hurriedly asked: "Prince, what did you say to King Zhennan? Seeing him stare at us just now, I am in a cold sweat."

"Hehe, it scares you. Brother Wang must be worried about my safety. You don't know. When I came, I encountered robbers. Fortunately, Brother Wang came forward. Otherwise, the thing on your neck may not be safe now. .” Zhao Xu said and touched Yang Jian's forehead with his hand.Yang Jian is only sixteen or seventeen years old. Since he was transferred to the East Palace, he has been hanging out with Zhao Xu all day. Although this kid is a little bully among the eunuchs of the same age, he is very good at guessing the holy will at a young age, and he often gives Zhao Xu some advice. Yingzong likes it, so Zhao Xu loves it deeply.

Being poked by Zhao Xu, Yang Jian took a few steps back, rubbed his forehead with one hand and said, "Prince, since you learned martial arts from Yang Shaobao, your skill has increased greatly. I was so unprepared that I almost let you out of the house." Go, if you continue to practice like this, maybe one day the King of Zhennan will not be your opponent. Oh? Prince, how could you be hijacked with your current hand?" Yang Jian flattered hypocritically.

Zhao Xu pursed his lips and looked at his hands: "Forget it, don't mention it, I was paying respects at that time! By the way, come up with an idea for me!" Zhao Xu beckoned Yang Jian to come closer to Zhao Xu. He whispered something in his ear.

"What?" Yang Jian's eyes widened. "Prince, you, you said you fell in love with a singing girl?"

"Keep your voice down. I'm worried that Brother Wang will let me stay by his side all day. Now, he said he will stay in Yongzhou for a day or two. Hurry up and find a way to let me Go see Miss Lin!"

"Yeah, don't worry, Prince, let me think about it!" Yang Jian paced back and forth, and when he looked up, he saw Qin Minxue coming in from outside: "Scholar Qin, you came just in time, help the prince find a way."

Qin Minxue said dissatisfiedly: "Forget it, you were reprimanded just now, don't you have a lot of ideas?" He walked up to Zhao Xu and whispered: "Prince, what are you going to do? You are not I don't know, this Zhennan King doesn't like me everywhere..."

"Okay, it's fine if you don't help, you just stay in this yard these few days, you are not allowed to go anywhere, and you are not allowed to follow me!" Zhao Xu said angrily and was about to walk out.

Yang Jian and Qin Minxue hurriedly grabbed Zhao Xu from left to right: "Okay, okay, prince, what do you say, we won't be bored if you lock us up here." Yang Jian was afraid that the prince would be really angry, so he stayed in the yard It's nothing, if you don't have to serve around again when you return to the capital, then you will have no future in the palace.And Qin Minxue knew better that the crown prince was his life-saving straw, if the crown prince didn't protect him, sooner or later he would fall into the hands of Wang Pang.

Zhao Xu shook off the two of them without speaking, Yang Jian hooked his hands at Qin Minxue, and Qin Minxue moved over to them, and the two whispered something in a low voice.

"Prince, there is a way, why don't we just use the old way?" The two murmured for a while, and then they came to Zhao Xu and said.

"The old way? I'm afraid it won't work." Zhao Xu said hesitantly. [

Qin Minxue stepped forward and said: "I just heard that the king of Zhennan will accompany Zhang Fangping to visit Yongzhou tomorrow. As long as the crown prince does not accompany him, it will be easy?"

Yang Jian also joined in the fun and said: "Yes, prince, I just saw that there is a door in this yard that leads to the back alley of the palace. Can't we leave the palace tomorrow when they go out?" He hesitated a lot, for fear of being reprimanded by the king, but then he thought that he wanted to meet Lin Xiuxiu before leaving, and it was not a big deal, so he waited for tomorrow with anxiety.

Early the next morning, Wang Pang finished all the official duties, went back to the back hall, changed into casual clothes, and ordered someone to invite the prince.Not long after, Yang Jian came in in a panic: "Report to the lord, the prince is ill."

"Oh? Take me to have a look." Wang Pang stood up and followed Yang Jian to the other courtyard.Approaching the prince's bedroom, Yang Jian said loudly: "My lord, the prince feels uncomfortable when he wakes up in the morning!"

In the bedroom, Zhao Xu hurriedly lay down on the bed, covered tightly by the quilt on a hot day, when he heard Wang Pang's footsteps coming in, he hurriedly closed his eyes.The footsteps stopped by the bed, Wang Pang didn't speak for a long time, Zhao Xu slowly opened his eyes, Wang Pang was looking at him.

Seeing Zhao Xu open his eyes, Wang Pang kept holding back his smile. He saw that Zhao Xu's forehead was sweating.Look at Zhao Xu's face ashen, and his lips are pale.Sure enough, it was earthy gray, with distinct colors on the face and neck.He touched Zhao Xu's forehead, took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands: "King Ying seems to be seriously ill. I don't want to go to Dali. My place is remote, and I can't trust the accompanying medical center. Why don't we go back immediately?" Let's go to the capital."

Zhao Xu waved his hands quickly, and said pretendingly: "No, I'm suffering from the heat, just take a rest."

Wang Pang looked back at Yang Jian, and Yang Jian who was staring at him did not dare to raise his head: "How do you, eunuch, serve the prince? Are you covering the quilt even though you know it's hot?"

Yang Jian grinned, the crown prince made all the mistakes, yesterday he said it was wind and cold, but when he first came here, the more he thought about it, the more wrong it became, where did the wind and cold come from in this hot day?

"Brother Wang, don't blame him, I'm tired and want to sleep again..." Zhao Xu hurriedly defended Yang Jian.

Wang Pang nodded: "Okay then, I'll ask someone to ask Mr. Qian to come and show you later, you should have a good rest and don't go out with me." After saying that, Wang Pang turned and left the bedroom.

Zhao Xu sat up in a jerk, shaking his clothes and said, "I'm scared to death, Yang Jian, please keep an eye on it, Brother Wang and the others will come back and tell me as soon as they leave."

Wang Pang walked out of the garden, followed Wu Ling and said, "My lord, you are really good at predicting things! This prince is really pretending to be sick."

"Hehe, such an old-fashioned thing is what these two idiots came up with. You send someone to watch it, and you can notify me when they go through the back door!" Wang Bang said and walked towards the front hall, everything was under his control Under control, are you afraid that Zhao Xu will play some tricks?Qin Minxue and Yang Jian are two idiots. If they don't play tricks, it will be difficult for Wang Pang. Zhao Xu pretends to be sick and hits Wang Pang's arms.