King of Song

Chapter 11 Bloody Case

Wang Anshi?Everyone in the hall was shocked!
Lin Zhao's impression of Wang Anshi was that the political reform had not yet started, and he knew that he would enter the court as a chancellor in the future and hold the power in the world.I vaguely remember Meng Ruogu mentioning that Wang Anshi is now an official in the Jiangning magistrate, and seems to have concurrently held the official position of Zhizhigao, but it is not very clear what he does...

The other "natives" of the Song Dynasty knew clearly that Jiangning was not only the capital of Jiangnan East Road, but also a municipality directly under the Central Government of the Song Dynasty in a sense. The prefect of Jiangning was also a local official second only to the governor of Kaifeng.What's more, Wang Anshi is still a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, knowing the imperial edict...

Zhizhigao is an official who drafted edicts for the emperor under the two systems of Chinese scriptures, and is a close minister of the emperor.In addition to explaining a subset of classics and history to the emperor, the Hanlin scholars of the Song Dynasty were also the emperor's senior political advisers.According to the routine of the Song Dynasty and Wang Anshi's personal resume, this is the prelude to Xuanma's worship.

Anyway, in Jiangning, Wang Anshi is a supreme existence that makes people look up!

Unexpectedly, Wang Anshi would send his son to pay homage to Mrs. Meng's birthday. Although he didn't come in person, it was a great honor. The glory of the Meng family can be seen!
Undoubtedly the most uncomfortable one was Zhu Xueli, a professor of the prefectural school, who was so annoyed by Lin Zhao's scolding.Full of anger, just when he was about to get mad, he heard that the person who came was Wang Anshi's son.

He is just a small professor of the government, how can he offend the magistrate, the academician?Wang Anshi and other towering behemoths said that the son of Wang Anshi in front of him alone was beyond his reach.

Wang Yu, son of Wang Anshi, is a child prodigy and a high school Jinshi in the fourth year of Song Yingzong Zhiping.Although he only served as a county lieutenant in Jingde, he heard that the newly enthroned officials appreciated his talent and intended to promote him.Moreover, at the age of 20, he has written thousands of words. The young hero has a bright future, and he is definitely not comparable to a professor from a prefectural school...

Therefore, as soon as Wang Yu opened his mouth, Professor Zhu was immediately speechless, not daring to speak out.Claiming praise is undoubtedly a ruthless slap in the face. He was scolded by the little book boy, but praised and praised by the famous talent. Where should he put Professor Zhu's face?
Zhu Xueli's face was flushed red, but he couldn't speak a word, and he was so angry that he almost fainted.Wanting to get up and leave, but worried about being disrespectful to the Meng family, it would be even more troublesome if Wang Yu had any thoughts, whether to leave or stay...

At this moment, Zhu Xueli's intestines are full of remorse, who knows that Lin Zhao's little book boy is actually a stubborn stubble, so he really wants to find a crack in the ground to get in at this moment.well!If I had known it earlier, I would not have agreed to his request. I looked up and searched in the crowd, but I saw Chen Xuan slipping away without making a sound...

On the other side, Wang Yu walked up to Lin Zhao and asked, "What's your name? Meng Ruogu?"

Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "No, Lin Zhao is my son's companion!"

Meng Ruogu has already stepped forward and said: "My lord, you are being polite in Xiameng Ruogu, your honor is here in person, the humble house is full of luxuriance!"

"Where?" Looking at the two of them, Wang Yu suddenly realized: "It was Brother Meng's companion reading, no wonder you have such insights..."

Uh... no wonder what?Being judged, Lin Zhao felt strange.

Wang Yu said with a smile: "My father has read Brother Meng's article, and he greatly appreciates it. Today, I heard that Brother Meng's schoolboys have such insights. Brother Meng must be talented and knowledgeable..." From this, it can be seen that Wang Yu came here Birthday greetings are not entirely aimed at the status of the Meng family.It was Wang Anshi who appreciated Meng Ruogu's articles and cherished his talents.

Meng Ruogu was a little embarrassed, Lin Zhao's grand remarks today also shocked him, obviously Wang Yu misunderstood.

Lin Zhao felt a little uncomfortable. Wang Yu helped him speak, and he was still a little grateful.But it turned out that he had never looked at him directly, and still looked down on the little bookboy.

well!The society is so realistic, it's really uncomfortable to feel inferior!Lin Zhao sighed in his heart, sat down and continued to drink, but also
I don't know if it counts as drinking to drown my sorrows.Meng Ruogu sat at the same table with Wang Yu and had a pleasant conversation.

The debate between Lin Zhao and Zhu Xueli was just a small episode, only one or two people were depressed, the atmosphere was affected, and the birthday banquet continued.Then the silk and bamboo orchestra played music, and the dancers danced in the courtyard, attracting everyone's attention...

Meng Ruoying took the opportunity to lean towards Lin Zhao, and said angrily, "Little thief, you actually have a tendency to peep..."

"Miss, I've been wronged!" Lin Zhao naturally knew what Meng Ruoying was referring to, and said with a smile, "I just saw it by chance, and I just couldn't bear to disturb Miss's good mood, so kindly treat her like a donkey!"

"Pretentious words!" Meng Ruoying said: "I used to see you as honest and honest, but recently I realized that you are also a smooth-talking disciple... But you are a bit courageous, and you dare to challenge Professor Zhu..."

"Who told him to insult a businessman like Miss? I'm all about defending..." Lin Zhao continued to drink, and asked with a smile: "Does Miss like me in the past, or the me now..."

"I used to be stupid, but now..." Meng Ruoying came back to her senses, only to realize that she had fallen into a trap. No matter how she answered, the implication was that she liked Lin Zhao...

Meng Ruoying scolded: "The more glib, the more rude..."

Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's better than some people who don't have anything to do, some people are sincere and commendable, but in fact they have ulterior motives..." While speaking, Lin Zhao looked at the opposite side, and Chen Xuan's seat was empty. Self-inflicted humiliation, embarrassment slipped away?

Careful Lin Zhao couldn't help squinting, but Mrs. Li was gone?Lin Zhao's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that something was wrong. Could it be that this couple is crazy, and dare to risk the world's shame for an affair tryst today?

Meng Ruoying stood aside, clearly noticing Lin Zhao's eyes, Chen Xuan and Li Shi both left the table suddenly, a trace of doubt deep in their hearts was aroused.Especially seeing Lin Zhao's expression made her even more suspicious and decided to find out.

I wanted to take Lin Zhao to go together, but I didn't expect Wang Yu to come over at this time.Seeing that Lin Zhao and Ms. Meng's family had a very happy conversation, a trace of surprise flashed in Wang Yu's eyes, and he began to re-examine this companion student.

"Miss Meng, Brother Lin!" Wang Yu stepped forward to say hello!
Meng Ruoying said: "My lord! Where's my brother? Why didn't you accompany me?"

Wang Yu said with a smile: "I had a very happy conversation with Brother Ling. Brother Ling said that there are still a few good articles, so I went back to the inner house to get them! I am very interested in brother Lin's grand theory just now, and I just want to chat a few words!"

Meng Ruoying suddenly said: "So that's it! Lin Zhao, you stay with Prince Wang!"

"Okay!" Lin Zhao nodded. Although he didn't expect to hug his thigh immediately, if the future prime minister's son could have some kind of friendship, it might be useful in the future.

"Then you guys talk, I won't bother you, leave!" Meng Ruoying turned and left, curiosity drove her to clarify the doubts in her heart
Shicai Meng Ruogu had already told Wang Yu that the talk about business was Lin Zhao's and had nothing to do with him.That's why Wang Yu was very interested in Lin Zhao, otherwise, with his proud identity and knowledge, he might not be willing to talk to a bookboy.

Wang Yu smiled and said, "Brother Lin, are you interested in going out for a chat!"

There was too much noise in the hall, so the two went out together, chatting while walking in the garden.

Wang Yu said: "The talk about business just now is really wonderful, and many officials nowadays are just like Professor Na Zhu, extremely pedantic and out of date!"

"There is no way, the three generations must be mentioned, and the scriptures are quoted everywhere, and the learning of the sages is universally applicable." In Lin Zhao's impression, the ancient scholar-bureaucrats who had read the Confucian classics were all virtuous.Fortunately, the Cheng brothers have just become famous, and Zhu Xi has not yet been born, otherwise it would be even more terrifying.

Wang Yu said: "You don't think so?"

Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's not true, but if things go on like this, it will inevitably become more and more self-sufficient. Learning should not be conservative, but make the best use of the situation. Only by introducing the old and bringing forth the new can we keep pace with the times and apply the world."

Wang Anshi's heart for reform is by no means a day or two, and his son Wang Yu must have been deeply influenced by his ears and eyes.Lin Zhao's words are very common in later generations, but at this time they have the meaning of playing to his liking.

Sure enough, Wang Yu nodded with satisfaction, and found that the Meng family's book boy was not simple, and he looked like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.He sighed softly: "Many people can't figure out such a simple truth."

Lin Zhaodao: "There is no way, the concept of a thousand years cannot be changed overnight, there is no rush!"

"But how long can Da Song wait?" As soon as the words came out, Wang Yu felt a little slip of the tongue, and asked instead: "By the way, I just heard Brother Lin talk about the way of commercial wealth, and he is quite insightful. Or what do you think about hiding wealth from the people?"

Uh...Lin Zhao's head was full of black lines, and just now he had no choice but to use the strength of alcohol to pretend to be coercive.This will ask such a professional question, how can I answer it for a while?
When Lin Zhao was in trouble, he suddenly heard a scream from the back house, terrified and miserable.

"Miss!" Lin Zhao was shocked when he heard that it was Meng Ruoying, and ran to the back house.Wang Yu hesitated for a moment and followed, although it was in his inner house, but hearing the miserable cry, it was clear that something had happened!

The voice came from Meng Ruogu's inner study. When Lin Zhao and Wang Yu arrived, Chen Xuan, Li Shi, and Xiao Tao fled away out of nowhere.Seeing Li Shi's flustered expression, Lin Zhao suddenly felt bad!

But what shocked him even more was still to come. The four of them ran to the door and saw Meng Ruogu lying motionless in a pool of blood.Meng Ruoying sat down on the ground, bewildered, sobbing in horror, and not far from her hand was a bloody candlestick...

(End of this chapter)