Compete for the Song Dynasty

Song Shenzong Zhao Xu, who had just ascended the throne, summoned Wang Pang alone, and obviously regarded Wang Pang as his most confidant, so it was a bit regretful to know that Wang Pang was not willing to stay in the capital for the time being. With reason and affection, I told Zhao Xu the importance of laying a solid foundation in Yongzhou, and what Zhao Xu was worried about was not unreasonable. Nowadays, most of the court officials are conservatives who are unwilling to make changes. I really want to follow the various systems that Wang Pang adopted in Yongzhou now, but Wang Pang still feels that if Zhao Xu's wishes are followed, then it can only be a repeat of history.

In Wang Pang's memory, one of the important reasons for Wang Anshi's reforms during the Xining period was that he was too eager for quick success and did not make sufficient preparations before starting, which led to different opinions on Xinfa in the end. However, the good example of Yongzhou and the personal connections that Wang Pang has gradually established in the court will make this matter go more smoothly than the history that Wang Pang knows. At least Wang Pang will also feel that if This matter succeeded, and that was the most important thing he wanted to travel to the Song Dynasty.

Wang Pang and Zhao Xu had just finished their conversation when they heard a report from a courtier that Qin Shaofu begged to see him. The palace door opened and Qin Minxue walked in quickly from the outside. Somewhat nervous, this kind of nervousness is due to his inexplicable resistance to Wang Pang, and after several fights, he is always at a disadvantage, the more disadvantaged, the more often he will pretend to be bluffing. Walking in front of the king with his chest upright, he walked straight to the front of Song Shenzong Zhao Xu, "My minister sees the sage."

Zhao Xu looked at Qin Min and said, "Qin Shaofu is exempt from the ceremony, and I will give you a seat."

Qin Minxue thanked Zhao Xu and turned around to sit down, facing Wang Pang. When he looked up and saw Wang Pang looking at him, Wang Pang took out Lin Xiuxiu's letter from his sleeve pocket: "This letter must have been given by Qin Shaofu to the Holy Majesty. Your Majesty has already read it." As he spoke, Wang Pang opened the letter and read the contents above, Qin Min looked at Wang Pang with good eyesight, thinking about Wang Pang's question and how he should answer it. [

Zhao Xu kept silent, thinking, Brother Wang, you already know the embarrassment of the officials, why did you bring this up again? Fu's favoritism."

When Wang Pang said this, Zhao Xu and Qin Minxue were taken aback for a moment, Qin Minxue widened his eyes and asked in doubt: "Partiality, what does your lord mean by this, who am I partiality to?"

"Being partial to this king! That's why this king is asking His Majesty to reward Qin Shaofu well."

Qin Minxue prepared a bunch of responses. He thought that according to his usual understanding of Wang Pang, it would be a bunch of questions. Unexpectedly, Wang Pang thanked himself so politely, and his thoughts were suddenly disrupted. Other words, seeing that Qin Minxue looked at him silently, Wang Pang said to Zhao Xu: "My lord, there was some misunderstanding between me and Qin Shaofu in the past, and the trip to Yongzhou surprised Qin Shaofu again. Fu is sorry, but I hope Young Master Qin Fu can be tolerant." As he spoke, he arched his hands slightly.

"My lord, you are too modest, how dare I blame you!" Qin Minxue returned the salute and looked at Zhao Xu as if asking for help.

Zhao Xu saw that Qin Minxue looked embarrassed, and he didn't know what Wang Pang meant, so he asked, "Brother Wang, I won't mention the past, it would be great if you two could work together, as for Qin Shaofu I'm partial to you, where did you start with this, and doesn't the prince just have something to ask Qin Shaofu?"

"Hey, my lord, what's the matter with you? If Qin Shaofu didn't favor me and handed this letter directly to the official department, then the official department will definitely impeach me. At that time, according to the laws of our Song Dynasty, even if I can get rid of the responsibility It may not be able to retreat completely, don’t you think so!.”

Zhao Xu suddenly realized, nodded and said: "What the king of Zhennan said is that I was there at the time. If the king of Zhennan is impeached, I am afraid that I will be very difficult to deal with!"

"So, I want to thank Qin Shaofu." Wang Pang said as he stood up and walked towards Qin Minxue.

Qin Minxue thought that Wang Pang was going to come to salute himself, and he was secretly happy. It turned out that you, Wang Pang, were also afraid, but when you saw Wang Pang approaching, you didn't dare to neglect, so you stood up and bowed to salute: "My lord, don't thank me , I can't afford it for the lower officials."

Unexpectedly, he was saluting, but Wang Pang didn't seem to see him, walked past him, came to the stove in the main hall, and in front of Yingzong and Qin Minxue, tore the letter and left. He went to the side of the stove in the hall and threw it into the stove. This action surprised Zhao Xu and Qin Minxue, and said with a surprised face: "My lord, why did you destroy it?"

"If it's destroyed, it's destroyed. Does Qin Shaofu still want to keep it as evidence? Besides, Qin Shaofu wants such a letter, and he can ask Miss Lin Xiuxiu to write it again at any time, isn't it?" Wang Pang walked over with his hands behind his back. In front of Qin Minxue, his gaze was so intense that Qin Minxue's heart, which had just slacked off, rose to his throat again.

"No, no, of course not." Qin Minxue hurriedly lowered his eyes and explained.

"I'm afraid it is, but you don't dare." Wang Pang said these words easily in Qin Minxue's ear. Although the voice was soft and the tone was really heavy, Qin Minxue suddenly felt a kind of pressure pressing down like a mountain. His forehead There was a slight trace of cold sweat oozing from the temples.

Wang Pang turned to Zhao Xu and said, "Your Majesty, I called Qin Shaofu today, and I want to ask you why Qin Shaofu was not in the palace that day, and where he was stabbed, I am afraid that His Majesty does not know these things. "

"This, this has nothing to do with Lin Xiuxiu's case, it's just that the official wanted to go out for a while because of boredom." Qin Minxue hurriedly explained.

"This matter has a lot to do with Lin Xiuxiu secretly. Qin Shaofu, I originally wanted to help Lin Xiuxiu, or I wanted to help you too, but if you don't explain this matter, I'm afraid not only Lin Xiuxiu will not escape this catastrophe, Qin Shaofu, you will also be implicated." Wang Pang said with a sneer.

Zhao Xu looked at Qin Minxue, and then at Wang Pang. Since returning to the capital, he has been busy helping his father with political affairs, and then Song Yingzong died. Seeing Qin Minxue hesitate, Zhao Xu said: "Qin Minxue Shao Fu, hurry up and tell the truth."

Wang Pang chuckled: "Qin Shaofu, would you like me to speak for you!"

Qin Minxue heard that if Wang Pang spoke for himself, he would not kill himself. He faltered a few times: "I...I... Your Majesty forgives my sins." He bent his legs and knelt in front of Song Shenzong, Zhao Xu was stunned : "What's going on here, why are you guilty of being injured on behalf of the widow, get up and speak slowly."

How could Qin Minxue dare to get up, he knelt there and said: "Chen, I have a crush on Lin Xiuxiu. I left the palace that day and went... to Manchunyuan."

"What." When Zhao Xu heard this, he slapped the dragon chair and stood up. This Qin Minxue was so daring, he knew that the official was interested in this woman, but when he got up, he found that Wang Pang was using a kind of indescribable surprise or surprise. Looking at himself with puzzled eyes, he immediately calmed down. Right now, his father had just passed away, and it would be inappropriate to be jealous of a courtier. He immediately said: "You, you are guilty. I told you to be honest in the palace. You actually disobeyed orders. You deserve to be hurt." Finally finding a word to cover up his gaffe just now, Zhao Xu sat down again, this time he didn't let Qin Minxue get up, and looked at Qin Minxue angrily.

Wang Pang nodded and fanned the flames: "That's right, you've committed a serious crime. It's not wrong for you to be assassinated by an assassin. You dare to pick someone your Majesty likes, and you're in for a big deal."

Seeing that Longyan was furious, Qin Minxue was really scared, and then saw that the king was still adding oil and vinegar, which pot was not opened and which pot was being lifted, he explained indiscriminately: "My lord, don't listen to Zhennan King, I know you like it." Lin Xiuxiu, I don't know what to do or not! I'm really tempted, please forgive me!"

Zhao Xu couldn't get angry at the moment, he turned his head away from Qin Minxue with a snort, Wang Pang rushed to Qin Minxue, "Bah, what are you talking about! How could the Holy Majesty like a singing girl! Could it be that you colluded with Lin Xiuxiu? The letter wanted to assassinate the Holy Majesty, but I didn't expect that you couldn't coordinate, she wanted to kill her to silence her!"

"No! Your Majesty, Lin Xiuxiu and I are sincere. It was his adoptive father Lin Yuanwai who assassinated His Majesty. Because Lin Xiuxiu refused to have sex with him, he blamed Lin Xiuxiu!"

"Shut up." Zhao Xu's face turned red with anger. This Qin Minxue is talking nonsense, and if he continues to talk, it will inevitably involve the entanglement between the royal family of the Song Dynasty and the Lin family. Qin Minxue looked at Zhao Xu, then at Wang Pang, Wang Pang He was looking at himself with a smile that was not a smile, and suddenly he understood that he was being tricked by Wang Pang again, but it seemed that only Wang Pang could help him now, so he hurriedly saluted Wang Pang: "King Zhennan, you You know everything first, you must know everything about this matter, you have said it, I am partial to you in this matter, now you help me, help me."

At this time, Zhao Xu also gradually calmed down. It is really difficult to deal with this matter, not to mention that he was there when Wang Pang agreed to Lin Xiuxiu. He turned his head to look at Wang Pang, waiting for Wang Pang to speak.

"Qin Shaofu, from Yongzhou to the capital, with your permission, has Lin Xiuxiu met someone from the Jinlianhui? Jinlianhui will help me inquire about it. You should know the result." Wang Pang asked calmly .

Qin Minxue nodded, he knew about this matter, but if Wang Pang didn't help Lin Xiuxiu, he would have to save this matter until the most critical time. Now that Wang Pang asked him this question, he might not be able to keep it. He said: "My lord, my lord, there is indeed some news from the Jinlian Society. I am afraid that the son of the lord is no longer in Song Dynasty."

This time it was Wang's turn to be surprised. He couldn't restrain his surprise and asked: "So, my son is really built here, where is he?"

In Qin Minxue's eyes, Wang Pang's joy seemed to have a glimmer of hope. He hurriedly said, "My lord, you promised that Lin Xiuxiu would help him with this matter."

"I don't need you to negotiate the conditions. Now, in front of the Holy One, can we still go back on our word?" Wang Pang said, dragging Zhao Xu into the water.

"I only know that your son is in Xixia, and Lin Xiuxiu didn't say anything else to the officials." Qin Minxue answered obediently. However, Wang Pang and Zhao Xu were stunned when they heard this. It's troublesome, and Wang Pang is even more surprised, how come there are so many people in Xixia who didn't get such news.