Compete for the Song Dynasty

The next day coincided with the court meeting, and there were still protracted court discussions at the court. The king was listening to the memorials that were related to him, thinking about the Golden Lotus meeting in his mind, when suddenly a voice came to the king's ears, which seemed to be The sound of breathing, and the sound of heavy breathing, how could there be such a sound above the main hall, Wang Pang raised his head to look around, and suddenly saw Song Yingzong Zhao Shu's pale face, this paleness was not his usual paleness color, even his lips were pale.

Wang Pang immediately looked at the other people in the cycle, some listened to the performance in the court hall, and some lowered their heads and wondered what they were thinking. Could it be that he was the only one who heard the sound? If he was close to the emperor, then the people in front of him Han Qi and Zeng Gongliang, the two prime ministers, and Zhao Xu, the crown prince next to the emperor, are closer. Looking at Zeng Gongliang and Han Qi, they are listening to the memorial carefully. The eyes of the king are wide open. Looking at Zhao Xu, Zhao Xu is Looking at themselves, the two looked at each other. Zhao Xu saw Wang Pang frowning, showing a dazed expression.

Suddenly, Song Yingzong Zhao Shu's head tilted, and the whole person fell down. Wang Pang couldn't help saying "ah", he interrupted the people who were playing, and everyone looked at him. Prince Zhao Xu rushed to Yingzong's side in a hurry, supported Song Yingzong's body and ignored the etiquette in the court, and shouted "Father Emperor." Even so, Zhao Shu didn't respond at all, and the court suddenly became chaotic: " Quickly call the imperial physician." The prince yelled at the eunuch behind the emperor, several officials wanted to get closer, but the guards in the palace came up to stop them, and then someone drove the emperor's dragon wheelchair towards the back of the palace.

None of the officials above the court was willing to leave. While waiting for the news, everyone whispered to each other. After about an hour, an eunuch walked in quickly and said: "The Queen's order, Prime Minister Han Qi, See you, Zeng Gongliang." The two rushed out, and after a few steps with the eunuch, Han Qi turned and said to the ministers in the court hall: "Everyone, go back to your respective government offices and wait for news."

Who would not listen to what the prime minister said? Seeing the situation just now, everyone felt like a drum in their hearts. The Queen announced the prime minister. That matter is not a trivial matter. What's more, what happened to Yingzong just now made everyone feel ominous For Wang Pang, this feeling is not just a premonition, otherwise he would not be so anxious to let Zhao Xu return to the capital from Dali as soon as possible, but even if he knew the number of years Yingzong was away and Yingzong's sudden death in the court, he would still It feels like it happened so suddenly. [

Following the flow of officials leaving the palace, Cai Xiang and Ouyang Xiu came to Wang Pang, Ouyang Xiu asked in a low voice: "King Zhennan, you are well-informed, you see what the emperor said." Wang Pang shook his head , although he knew that this is history, and the life span of a person cannot be changed, but he also knew who would dare to judge the life and death of the emperor. Yes, he hummed, and didn't ask any more questions, but asked Lu Shenyan to immediately prepare an official uniform for entering the court when the emperor died.

"My lord, you are crazy." Lu Shenyan stared at the king with wide eyes.

"Just get ready." Wang Pang said very seriously, Lu Shenyan didn't dare to ask more questions, and hurriedly followed Wang Pang's instructions.

At dusk, suddenly the drums and music from the Xuande Building in the imperial city rang together. This was not the drum music of the upper court, let alone the ceremonial music of the grand ceremony, but the mourning music of the emperor's death. Then, a group of soldiers came out of the imperial city, When the announcement was posted outside, everyone in the capital was shocked. The news was so sudden that a sad and depressing atmosphere immediately filled the air. The news spread quickly and spread all over the streets and alleys. When people realized what had happened, shops and shops hurriedly pulled down their banners, restaurants and restaurants also sent away customers, and the place of vocal music that had just returned to swallow dancing and singing, immediately fell silent.

Lu Shenyan, the chief manager of the palace, ordered the servants to replace all the lanterns and candles in the house with white, and ran to the study next to the king to report the news. At the door, he saw Wang was standing in the study with his hands behind his back, with his back to him. Looking at the words on the wall: "My lord, something is wrong, the emperor has passed away."

To Lu Shenyan's surprise, Wang Pang slowly turned around and said "Mmm."

"Is everything ready?"

At this time, Lu Shenyan was not only convinced, but also in awe of the prince, and said respectfully, "Sure, ready."

"Hey! Bring it, I'm going to enter the palace soon."

Wang Pang seemed to know everything that was going to happen next, Lu Shenyan didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly fetched the mourning clothes for Wang Pang to enter the palace. What I have arranged, I am afraid that I will have to enter the palace for a few days before I can come out. After he finished giving orders, the officials from the Huangmen also came to inform Wang Pang to enter the palace immediately. The emperor died. In the city, the Ministry of Rites presided over the emperor's funeral ceremony. First, the emperor's edict was read out. The country cannot be ruled for a day. During the enthronement ceremony, during this time, everything seemed to be frozen, and people only thought about one thing, the new emperor's succession was changed to Xining.

At the ceremony of the new emperor's enthronement, all the officials congratulated him, and Zhao Xu sat on the throne with an expression on his face. The joy of his first ascension to the throne could not replace his grief of losing his father at all. Looking at the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, Zhao Xu's mood was very entangled. These people Can you manage Da Song with yourself?Can the changes that my father once wanted to make come true during my reign?His eyes swept over Wang Pang's face, and Wang Pang was also looking at him at this moment.

Finally, the alternation of the old and new dynasties was completed, but Wang Pang couldn't feel any ease. From Zhao Xu's eyes, Wang Pang seemed to see a kind of anticipation to help the time, or only those who were really sitting there would be able to move forward. Know what it means to sit there and the weight on your shoulders.

After the Enthronement Hall was over, it was still in the Chuigong Hall where the affairs were discussed. It was neither Renzong nor Yingzong who was sitting in the hall, but Song Shenzong Zhao Xu who was just in his early twenties. Beside the king opposite him: "Brother Wang, are you really willing to go back to Yongzhou?"

"Your Majesty, the matter in Yongzhou has just had a good start, and we can't give up halfway, so I must go back to Yongzhou." Wang Pang said with certainty.

Zhao Xu sighed softly: "I don't even know what to do when you're gone."

If it wasn't in the Chuigong Palace, if it wasn't for the identities and the distance between the two, Wang Pang would definitely walk up to Zhao Xu and pat him on the shoulder like a brother to give him some encouragement, but it's different now, what the opposite side did was The king of a country, Wang Pang bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the two prime ministers and the ministers of the court will definitely do their best to assist you."

"You all go back." Zhao Xu looked at the maids and eunuchs serving in the palace, and when everyone had left, Zhao Xu said, "I know what you said, but the fathers of these veterans have consulted them when they were in power, and there is no People can say useful things, that is, Brother Wang, dare to speak and act."

Knowing that the time is ripe, Wang Pang stood up and said, "Your Majesty, you understand the situation in Yongzhou. If these measures are implemented throughout the country, what do you think?"

"Of course, but who's going to do it?" [

"I think the Holy Majesty should find someone who is highly respected, talented and knowledgeable to do this."

"Hearing what Brother Wang means, is there a suitable person to do it?" Zhao Xu seemed to see a glimmer of hope.

"Juxian does not avoid relatives, I think my father is competent."

"Okay, the official sent an order to summon Wang Hanlin immediately, but I still have one condition."

"What conditions."

Zhao Xu blinked, with a pleading look: "Brother Wang, can you stay in the capital for a few more days, although I know there are a lot of things to do now, but I can hear what those old scholars say to do this and that. It’s all big, and I’m not in the mood for anything.”

His expression made Wang Bang really reluctant to go back to Yongzhou like this, so he smiled: "What they said was mostly about the next thing to do in terms of etiquette, and you must do it! Stay in the capital for a few more days. It's nothing, besides, I still have something to finish."

A smile finally appeared on Zhao Xu's face, although the smile was a bit bitter: "That's good, Brother Wang, is there anything you can't do?"

It was not the time to bring up that matter for a few days. When Zhao Xu mentioned it today, Wang Pang said: "According to the imperial court ceremony, after the Holy Majesty ascended the throne, apart from conferring the Empress Dowager, Toffee, Empress and Noble Concubine, there is another thing that is amnesty. In the world, I think of a person, but I don't know if the Holy One intends to forgive him."

Zhao Xu is not stupid either, he lowered his head and thought for a while after hearing what Wang Pang said: "If it wasn't for the death of the emperor, I'm afraid it was because of this that Brother Wang came to me earlier." In his own words, Zhao Xu went on to say: "This is not something I can forgive if I want to. It has something to do with the ancestral precepts, so I gave it to Brother Wang. I think Brother Wang will be able to come up with a comprehensive plan."

"Yes, but I would like to ask you to summon Qin Shaofu. I have something to ask him in front of the Holy One."

Zhao Xunai shook his head. If Wang Pang had trouble with anyone, it would be endless, so he ordered Qin Minxue to be summoned. Qin Minxue was also busy with Lin Xiuxiu's affairs these days, but he was surprised. The official shook his head. Knowing that the emperor had summoned him, Qin Minxue hurried to the palace. Yang Jian saw him coming and greeted him: "Qin Shaofu, you are here!"

Qin Minxue asked as he walked, "I don't know why the Holy Majesty summoned me in such a hurry."

Yang Jian pointed to the closed door of the Chuigong Palace with his finger: "The king of Zhennan is inside, and he has been talking with the saint for several hours. Qin Shaofu, be careful." He seemed very concerned, but he was eager for Qin Minxue and Wang Bang Pinch it up.