Judgement

Chapter 40 Huang Liang Yi Meng

There were many guests and friends in Yushi's mansion, and Wang An, the manager, was busy greeting the guests.There are nearly 400 people in the imperial censor's mansion today to celebrate his birthday. Most of the guests are officials from the court and China who came with their families, and there are also relatives and friends of Wang Ziqi.Guests are divided into three, six, and nine ranks, and only officials of the fourth rank and above are eligible to enter the hall for dinner.The garden below the fourth grade has a pergola, so you can eat there.If you are a doctor of the second rank, the servant can go to the inner hall to eat.This Wang An is well aware of its mysteries, and handles the guests in an orderly manner.

The inner hall is actually the Yazhai in Yushifu. It is more than eight feet high and has windows on all sides. You can see the beautiful scenery of the West Lake for boating, and you can see the whole picture of Lin'an City in the distance.After Emperor Xiaozong sat down, Wang Ziqi ordered the banquet to begin.

It stands to reason that there were originally three banquet tables in the inner hall, two tables were for officials, and the other table was specially prepared for Xiaozong and Concubine Xi separated by a bead curtain.Because monarchs and ministers are not allowed to sit at the same table, those who serve wine and food can only hand over the wine and food to the imperial guards. The guards can only let the emperor eat them after they have tried them with silver needles. There are no orders, and the sages have been lonely since ancient times.Xiaozong looked at more than ten officials in the inner hall, from Jiuqing to Shilang, all of them were people who had a close relationship with the prince.Like a bright mirror in his heart, he opened his mouth and said, "Today is Wang Aiqing's [-]th birthday, and today the king and his ministers will have the same banquet. I am hungry, so Aiqing can have a feast." Emperor Xiaozong knew that before he issued the edict, it was better to be alive than to be dead. Much more useful.

Wang Ziqi smiled and patted his palms three times, and from the side door of the inner hall, holding the wine and dishes in his hand, twelve servant girls from the Yushifu came out in a file.After a while, 24 cold dishes and [-] hot dishes were placed on the table.Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Shandong cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, Zhejiang cuisine, Fujian cuisine, Hunan cuisine, and Anhui cuisine are dazzling.For Wang Ziqi's [-]th birthday, famous chefs from all over the world have been invited to Lin'an City earlier.Flying in the sky, swimming in the water, and crawling on the ground merged into a table full of gluttonous feasts, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

In the corner of the hall sat a black and strong man with his head covered and eating, and the tablemates didn't know who he was.Anyway, the officials here regard him as Wang Yushi's relatives and relatives, and relatives and relatives regard him as an official in court.Chen Mengsheng was like this, he would drink when someone offered a toast to him, and eat like crazy when no one offered a toast to him.It is not easy to eat the eight major cuisines of the Song Dynasty at once, but Chen Mengsheng's eyes are watching all directions, and his ears are listening to all directions.Wang Baoer and the manager Wang An couldn't escape their every move, so he also knew these two, and they didn't attract Wang Baoer's attention at all among the diners, and delicious food was still being served in the hall.

At the time when Yushi Mansion was full of celebrations, Ma Ruchao, the commander of the forbidden army, was busy mobilizing [-] forbidden troops under him, and simultaneously raised troops from the four gates of Dongqingmen, Fengyumen, Jiahuimen, and Yuhangmen to force the palace.Ma Ruchao, the commander of the imperial army, didn't want to rebel, but because he was the head of the Ma Junsi of the guards when Song Gaozong was in power, and was almost killed by Gaozong because of a drinking accident.Fortunately, Wang Ziqi begged Gaozong for him at that time, so he stopped pursuing it. Later, Ma Ruchao was always grateful to Wang Ziqi for saving his life.Wang Ziqi also knew that Ma Ruchao and Zhang Jun had always been at odds, so he always mentioned that Zhang Jun's position as prime minister should have belonged to Ma Ruchao and not just the commander of the forbidden army.Gradually, Ma Ruchao also felt that he was suppressed by Song Xiaozong, and when the time was right, Wang Ziqi told Ma Ruchao that the lord of the world should be a capable person. Ma Ruchao thought it made sense, so he joined the Wang Ziqi He even brought in his son-in-law in his treasonous plan.

Today, the guards of the forbidden army in the imperial city have been replaced by Ma Ruchao's confidant generals, and one hundred thousand forbidden troops drove straight in through the four gates.Silently approaching Wende Hall, Wende Hall, commonly known as Jinluan Hall, is the tallest building in the Forbidden City, and its foundation made of white marble is more than two feet high.The hall is about ten feet high, and in the center is a platform about six to seven feet high. There is a throne carved with gold lacquer, with golden pillars of dragons on both sides. On the ceiling in the middle of the seat, there is a golden dragon caisson, and a spherical Xuanyuan mirror hangs upside down. .There is Zhenguo Yuxi on the top of the Jinluan Hall. As long as there is Yuxi, who in the Southern Song Dynasty would dare not follow.After all the [-] imperial troops passed through the four gates, the four gates were slowly closed.

In the middle of Wende Hall outside the hall is Prime Minister Zhang Jun in military uniform. The imperial army led by Li Xianzhong on the left and Zou Hongyuan on the right has 30 people.Ma Ruchao's head suddenly "buzzed", how could this happen?The generals I have brought for 20 years will not betray me, but the fact in front of me is that my imperial army has become a turtle in the urn, and cold sweat suddenly fell down.Zhang Jun shouted: "Hand up the lamp." The three imperial guards of Wende Palace lit torches at the same time, and the inner courtyard of the palace was as bright as day, and the imperial guards on the walls of the imperial city also lit torches, and the flames printed tens of thousands of archers shooting straight arrows. The imperial army pointed directly at Ma Ruchao.

"Ma Ruchao, we are all leading troops to fight. All the imperial troops you arranged on the tower have surrendered. If you are still a man, don't let your imperial troops follow you to make unnecessary resistance. The soldiers of the imperial army are all superior. Old man, if you have young people, are you willing to watch them die? You can kill yourself."

Ma Ruchao laughed wildly and said, "Old man Zhang Jun, you won, treat those brothers who have been with me for many years kindly. I lost, hahaha." With the sound of a sword spring unsheathed from his waist, Ma Ruchao wiped his neck

It was almost the hour of Xu, the prince would glance towards the palace from time to time, his palms were covered with cold sweat.Xiaozong Zhao Shen looked at Wang Ziqi and said with a smile: "Wang Aiqing, why is your face so ugly? Could it be that there is something on your mind?"

"Hehe, Your Majesty was just joking, what's on my mind? It's because I'm afraid that I won't take good care of the Holy One, so I feel panic."

"Haha, Wang Aiqing was too worried. The widow wants to give you a gift. Alas, it was a pity that someone stole the gift. Fortunately, Hu Gansi from Dali Temple led the imperial army to find it today. Wang Aiqing, do you know who stole it? ?"

"My humble minister is stupid, who dares to steal treasures in the palace?"

"Lord Hu Gansi found out that it was stolen by a group of foreign gold men. In the entire Lin'an City, I never thought there would be [-] foreign gold men in the inns, restaurants, and brothels? Fortunately, the gifts have been recovered. The widow will feel at ease."

Wang Ziqi was secretly surprised, not knowing whether what Zhao Shen said was true or not.But the [-] gold men in the city were arrested and taken into Dali Temple, and Ma Ruchao's signal was delayed.An inexplicable fear began to gradually rise in Wang Ziqi's heart. Could it be that Ma Ruchao surpassed the wrathful son?But he has the [-] imperial troops mobilized in his hands, who in the imperial city can stop it?

At this moment, the hunting flames of the imperial palace shot up into the sky with billowing smoke, and the beacon smoke could be clearly seen in the night.After Wang Ziqi saw it, he said calmly: "Your Majesty, how did the Emperor Taizu take the country?" Wang Ziqi threw the wine glass out of the window, and Wang Baoer took his servants to kick, kick, kick Into the inner hall.

When Concubine Xi saw the servants holding knives, her face paled in fright.Song Xiaozong Zhao Shen said: "All the adults sitting here today are the best friends of Prince Yushi."

"At this point, I don't need to lie to you anymore. Commander Ma will send the jade seal in a while. Please write down the imperial edict now, and your lords will be witnesses. You don't have to worry about it when the jade seal arrives."

Wang Bao'er took out a blank imperial decree made of yellow silk from her body, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, please write down the imperial pen, this inner hall is full of our people, and this imperial palace is now occupied by Master Ma. Zhao Shen Just accept your fate, hahaha..."

Chu Jiangfeng raised his sword and shouted: "Get ready to do it." The eight guards drew their swords out of their sheaths, Concubine Xi let out a scream and threw herself into Zhao Shen's arms.

All that happened in the inner hall was clearly seen by Chen Mengsheng, who was peeping out the window. He made a formula with his hands, and if Emperor Xiaozong was in any danger, he would cast a curse immediately to save him.However, Chen Mengsheng found that Emperor Xiaozong was not chaotic in the face of danger, and his face was calm and at ease. He only heard Xiaozong sternly said: "I have always treated you well, why did you do such a rebellious thing today. Mr. Zhang, the Minister of Zhongshuling, It should be a capital offense for you to allow your clansmen to occupy the fertile land. I think you are the elder of the two dynasties, and you are only asked to step back and take charge of the stick, but you do not want to repent and commit treason. The right servant shot Mr. Li, your son killed someone, I ordered Dali Temple to severely punish you, so I hold a grudge, and I have tolerated you again and again because of the pain of your loss." Chen Mengsheng saw the fearful faces of the adults in the inner hall, and they all stood up and shrank back. with.

Wang Ziqi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you understand the current situation, why don't you be a person who knows the current affairs?"

"Prince Qi, Wang Ziqi. You are so stubborn. The widow has already stepped down for you everywhere, but you are determined to go your own way. Do you think that you are already a winner? Haha, didn't I say that I would send you off? A gift? Go back and see for yourself."

Wang Ziqi was taken aback by Emperor Xiaozong Zhao Shen's words. He turned his head and saw that there was a fire in the north, and it should be coming from Hulu Bay outside Lin'an City.

"Prince Qi, do you know what that is? Your Jinren friend is dying in the sea of ​​flames. Yesterday, I secretly sent General Zou Wei to lead the Huzhou government's forbidden army, and set up an iron chain and copper net array in Huluwan to hide in the water. Now probably Zou Wei It is said that the general is destroying the golden people. Do you think Ma Ruchao sent the beacon smoke in the palace? It was agreed between me and Prime Minister Zhang Jun, and it will be released after Xu. Ma Ruchao’s forbidden army should have been surrendered by now. You are defeated, I guess Prime Minister Zhang Jun and Hu Gansi from Dali Temple have surrounded your Yushi Mansion heavily."

"My lord, my lord. It's not good, there are forbidden troops outside the mansion. Zhang Jun and Hu Gansi are already leading troops in. What should I do, my lord?" Chen Mengsheng saw the butler Wang An running into the inner hall panting.

Wang Ziqi shouted hysterically: "Chu Jiangfeng, what are you waiting for? Do it."

Chu Jiangfeng smiled and said, "Master Wang, I am someone sent by His Majesty. Today's affairs are all arranged by the Holy One."

"Father, what should I do? Think of a solution quickly?" Wang Baoer was already crying.Say that late, then fast.Wang Ziqi took out a short knife from his sleeve and put it around Xiaozong's neck.Suddenly, the eight guards behind Zhao Shen didn't have time to block Wang Ziqi, who was sitting with Zhao Shen, and watched the drastic change helplessly.The concubine Xi in Zhao Shen's arms fainted with a "sigh" sound.

Wang Ziqi said viciously: "I have changed my fate against the sky, you can't kill me. Zhao Shen told your people to retreat and let Bao'er and I leave. Otherwise, your blood will be splashed on the spot today."

"Wait a minute" Prime Minister Zhang Jun and Dali Temple Hu Gansi saw this shocking scene just as they arrived. "Rebel, let go of Your Majesty. You have already committed the crime of punishing the nine clans."

Zhao Shen didn't expect that Wang Ziqi would jump over the wall in a hurry and threaten himself with a knife, and he was stunned for a while.A voice sounded outside the window: "Your Majesty, don't be afraid."