Compete for the Song Dynasty

Since Wang Pang saw Lin Bo, this was the first time he saw Lin Bo really anxious. In fact, when Lin Bo came, he had already expected that since Wang Pang intervened, things would not be so simple.But what Lin Bo didn't expect was that Lin Zhihao rushed to the Ministry of Criminal Justice in order to take the blame for himself.Wang Pang looked at Lin Bo with a smile that was not a smile, and said unhurriedly: "Mr. Lin, since someone is taking the blame for you, you can help me or not. I think you can do it tonight." Rest well in the palace, and tomorrow I will send someone to take you back to Hangzhou."

At this point, Lin Bo didn't dare to take any chances in his heart. For him, a thousand hectares of good land and a wealth of wealth are not as important as his son. He kept a chance, so now he can only seize this opportunity, he knelt down in front of the king again and said: "Forgive me, my lord, this matter was all planned by me, even with the Jinlian meeting, and with my son Zhihao." Guan, please be merciful, my lord."

Wang Pang also had doubts in his heart, he said to Lin Bo: "You explain everything clearly, so that this king can find a solution."

Lin Bo sighed, and then slowly said: "I was born in a scholarly family, and I was once a Jinshi, but because I was so happy back then, I told my true identity while drinking, and took out my The iron scroll of Danshu is showing off. I thought that the emperor’s kindness is so great that he can be loyal to the court, but I didn’t expect this to be heard by Ouyang Xiu, the chief examiner at that time. Alas. I only found out later that although the iron scroll of Danshu can keep the descendants of the Chai family safe , but the Taizu also told the descendants of the Chai family that they could not enter the court as officials. Since then, I have been indignant and indignant. Over the years, I have worked hard with the officialdom and made many officials. Now my son is an adult, and I see this child Ambition, but it can be used everywhere, so I found Xue Liangru, the school manager of Jixian, who agreed to be my son's official position, and introduced Jiang Zhiqi, the censor in the palace, and Peng Siyong, the censor in the palace. The two censors also agreed to find ways to persuade me. Your Majesty, allow the descendants of my Lin family to obtain fame. However, this has lasted for several years. The emperor was replaced by Yingzong, and then the crown prince was appointed. In the past few years, I have enshrined these ministers like my ancestors, not only every year Gifts are given during the festival, and gold and silver gifts are usually given, but in the end there is no news. Later I learned that the crown prince was going to Dali, and I felt very resentful at that time. His Zhao family had more people than my Chai family. I didn’t even give him a chance to be an official. In a fit of anger, I found a killer and wanted to assassinate the prince. After I regretted it later, it was too late to change it, so I had no choice but to find Lin Xiuxiu as a scapegoat. My lord , the whole story is like this, please forgive me, my lord."

Although Wang Pang didn't know the details of this matter, what Wang Pang knew in the past was very close to Wang Pang's test. Wang Pang breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. correct.As for this matter, Wang Pang had his own plan, and what he wanted to do was not simply the issue of Lin Xiuxiu being wronged.That's why he set up this banquet today, first to frighten and then to trick Lim Bo into telling the truth. [

As soon as Lin Bo finished speaking, Wang Pang clapped his hands, but Wang Pang didn't seem to be alone in the applause, so Lin Bo quickly turned his head to look around.Seeing that the banquet living room is not too big, there is a screen at the entrance, and there is a round table in the middle that can accommodate seven or eight people, and there are a wing room on the east and west sides.Following the applause, a person walked out of the west wing, wearing a hard winged head, wearing an embroidered brocade robe and wearing jade around his waist; look at this person's age is about 60 years old, his beard and hair are all white, his eyes are like a phoenix, and his eyebrows Like lying silkworms.Lin Bo had met many officials, and when he saw this person, he immediately knew that this person was dressed imposingly, and he knew that the official position was not low.Lin Bo hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to say any more.

The visitor clapped his hands and walked into the banquet hall, Wang Pang stood up and bowed his hands in respect: "I am wronged Sima Shangshu, I just kept you waiting for so long."

Sima Guang said with a smile on his face: "Hehe, yes, the old man didn't dare to be too arrogant. The prince is really powerful, and he can tell the whole story in just a few words, which is beyond the reach of the old man!"

Is this person Sima Guang, Minister of Rites?Lin Bo couldn't help sighing in his heart, no wonder this person has such a strong aura.But after thinking about it, I really fell into the trap of the king.

Sima Guang looked at Lin Bo who was kneeling there, then turned to the king and said, "King Zhennan, since the case has been settled, I will take Lin Bo away."

Wang Pang shook his head: "Shangshu Sima, the case is clear, but at least this Lin Bo is my guest. Why did he take him away before the meal was finished?"

Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, thinking, what kind of tricks is this king going to do? "King Zhennan, you can't take a joke! Whether it's assassinating the king or hiding something bestowed by the emperor, it's not a small crime!"

Wang Pang smiled slightly: "Shangshu Sima, since the Holy Majesty has ordered me to handle this matter, of course you can't take people away like this, unless..."

"Unless what?" Sima Guang looked at Wang Pang, feeling a little depressed. He was a man who was nearly sixty years old, and let such a kid lead him around.Even Lin Bo, who was kneeling there, couldn't help raising his head and looking at the king in fear.

"Unless Sima Shangshu tells me, what are you going to do about this matter?"

"Of course Lin Xiuxiu was let go!"

"Oh? And then what? How will Sima Shangshu deal with Lin Bo?" Wang Pang asked, pointing at Lin Bo.

"This..." Sima Guang hesitated for a moment. Sima Guang knew the background of Lin Bo and the Golden Lotus Society.He originally thought that the purpose of Wang Pang's trial of Lin Bofei was to release Lin Xiuxiu. After hesitating for a moment, Sima Guang said, "How to deal with Lin Bo, I'm afraid I have to discuss this matter with the royal family."

Sima Guang avoided this topic well, and discussed it with the royal family instead of the emperor.If it were someone else, they might just give up, but Wang Pang didn't want to listen to the result. If everything was discussed with the royal family, then the real right to make decisions might not really be in Zhao Xu's hands.Besides, Lin Bo is a once-in-a-lifetime example, an opportunity for Zhao Xu to correct history and establish prestige, how could Wang Pang let it go so easily.

"Hahaha, then please discuss with the royal family first, Sima Shangshu. As for staying in my palace first, I'm afraid Sima Shangshu will not be worried."

"Of course not, the old man will leave first." Sima Guang was also angry, and turned and left the palace.The more I thought about it along the way, the more unpleasant it became. I tried the case for such a long time because I did not care about the face of the royal family, but the king died within two days and involved officials taking bribes.If Wang Pang wrote it up in one book, and then impeached him for his failure to investigate, wouldn't his reputation be ruined for the rest of his life.

Not to mention the fact that Sima Guang went back to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to draft the memorial overnight, Lin Bo was also very upset about this matter in the banquet hall, and he didn't dare to vent his anger while kneeling there.Suddenly, Wang Pang called his name: "Lin Bo"

"exist!"

"The current imperial court subsidizes you with a large amount of silver every year. Could it be that they want you to pay for the assassination of the king? Alas, you really failed the grace!" Wang Pang said, pointing to Lin Bo after drinking a sip of wine and food.The tone didn't sound like a reprimand, but rather a bit more mocking. [

"My lord, you are the only one who can keep my son safe. I am willing to give all my family property to honor you, my lord!"

"Hmph! Just a joke, just your family property." Wang Pang said disdainfully.

"I am willing to hand over the iron scroll of the alchemy book. From then on, I will be named Lin for generations, and will no longer receive a silver salary from the imperial court. My lord, please do me any favors!" Lin Bo begged with snot and tears.

Wang Pang was almost finished eating at the moment, he wiped his mouth and said: "Since you are sincere with this, then I will find a way, but you must do as I taught you!" For Lin Bo Said, now there is a choice, the king can put him to death no matter what, and he has no other choice but to obey.

The next morning, Song Shenzong Zhao Xu was sitting in the Golden Luan Hall, and civil and military officials stood in two shifts.Holding the memorial in his hand, Wang Pang finally heard the eunuch read out the emperor's will and said: "There is an early memorial to retreat from the court!" Wang Pang coughed lightly, and just about to speak when he raised his arm, Sima Guang stood up and said: " The minister has his book!"

Wang Pang laughed secretly, it seemed that Sima Guang wanted to take the lead, but it was in Wang Pang's arms.Sima Guang's play is to impeach Xue Liangru, the school manager of Jixian, Jiang Zhiqi, the censor in the palace, and Peng Siyong, the censor Zhongcheng. Naturally, they accepted bribes to raise officials, and asked the emperor to issue an order to investigate.After playing this chapter, Sima Guang stepped back and looked at the king.

Xue Liangru stood up and retorted: "Shangshu Sima, what do you mean? Do you have evidence that we accepted bribes? Also, which of the officials we named was because of accepting bribes, it is really unreasonable."

Jiang Zhiqi and Peng Siyong also said aside: "That's right, how can Sima Shangshu spit blood on people?" The officials on the side also discussed in low voices, no wonder they were surprised, how could Sima Guang, who usually doesn't talk much, join three people in a row today? What makes everyone even more surprised is that the censor has always impeached other people, and it is rare for everyone to be impeached today.

"The Ministry of Criminal Justice is trying a case, so of course there is evidence to say that! You need to argue!" Sima Guang said coldly.

Xue Liangru said, "The case of the Ministry of Punishment? So you can talk nonsense if there is a case in the Ministry of Punishment? Ouyang Shangshu, you were also the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and now you are also the Minister of the Ministry of War. Tell me about it. Does the Ministry of Punishment only listen to one-sided words when impeaching the censor?" ?"

Everyone's eyes turned to Ouyang Xiu, who frowned slightly: "Liangru, what are you talking about! If you didn't have this matter, Sima Shangshu naturally wouldn't impeach you!"

After finishing speaking, Ouyang Xiu turned his head and said to Zhao Xu: "Your Majesty, I hope that Xue Liangmai and others will be strictly investigated for this matter. If you really violate the law, you must be severely punished!"

Ouyang was talking about Xue Liangru, but Xue Liangru was very angry. Ordinarily, Ouyang Xiu was his cousin-in-law. Apart from the two prime ministers and the king of Zhennan, Ouyang Xiu's position in the court was not under Sima Guang, but now he did not favor him at all. .Jiang Zhiqi was originally on the same side as Ouyang Xiu in the dispute over Puyi, but when he saw that Ouyang Xiu didn't help him, he became more and more angry.Immediately pointed the finger at Ouyang Xiu and said: "Hmph, Ouyang Shangshu, you are related to Xue Liangru, of course you should avoid suspicion, it's better to talk less. What's more, the ashes picker has a face to discuss matters in the court."

As soon as these words were said, the court suddenly started to stir up chaos. It turned out that Liu Jin, the school manager of Jixian Palace, slandered Ouyang Xiu for having an affair with his daughter-in-law. out.

"Bah! You are talking nonsense!" The Third Secretary Wu Chong stood up, Ouyang Xiu's daughter-in-law was his daughter, he raised the wat board in his hand angrily and was about to throw it at Jiang Zhiqi.The imperial court suddenly became a mess!This scene was indeed beyond Wang Pang's expectation, and it really made people laugh and cry!Even Zhao Xu stared blankly at the scene in front of him. The emperor, who had no experience in dealing with court affairs, had a big head now, and he couldn't help but look at the king for help.

38 Kanwanghai Pavilion)s