King of Song

Chapter 120

On the Leifeng Pagoda, Zhao Shiju's face was extremely gloomy, and he asked coldly, "What did you say? Zheng Xie sent someone to see the general of the garrison, and wanted to mobilize troops?"

"That's right. I heard that Lin Zhao, Su Shi, and Shen Kuo went to see Zheng Xie. They seemed to say that someone was planning to rebel and asked Zheng Xie to mobilize the army just in case!" The peddler at the cloth shop stood beside him and answered methodically.

With a bang, Zhao Shiju let go of his hand, and the paintbrush fell to the ground, flicked and rolled a few times, leaving a few mottled color marks on the ground.

The most worrying thing still happened, Zhao Shiju smiled bitterly.He clearly understands a truth, if you want to survive in this world, you can't take chances.

Now the facts are very clear, the female master who appeared suddenly last time was from Lin Zhao.They are far more powerful than imagined.What they detected was not only the departure time of private salt, they knew more...

But how much did Lin Zhao know, and how did he know it?I didn't know it at all, I didn't notice it at all.In an instant.Zhao Shiju's mind was a little messy, with a deep sense of frustration!

I really underestimated Lin Zhao before, he was far more powerful than I imagined, he was careless, he was careless...

It's too late to say these things now, the secret has already been found out by them, Zhizhou is already mobilizing troops and horses to take precautions.That means that the imperial court and the emperor will know immediately, once the matter is fully exposed, the consequences will be self-evident.

Zhao Shiju was not reconciled, and he was even more unwilling to sit still and catch him without a fight. He felt that he should do something, try his best to save it or put all his eggs in one basket.

"Do you understand the details? What did Lin Zhao and the others say? How did Zheng Xie arrange it?" Zhao Shiju asked in a deep voice. These questions are crucial. Even though it is a very critical moment, we should not be blind or anxious, and we must be targeted.

"Lin Zhao and the others seemed to have a dispute with Zheng Xie. They asked to mobilize troops. Zheng Xie was not willing at first, but then he made such a decision without knowing what to think."

"Oh? Dispute, hum!" Zhao Shiju seemed to see a glimmer of hope.

"Master, Zheng Xie's entourage is still waiting for instructions, do you still want to go to the barracks for interrogation?"

Zhao Shiju pondered for a moment, and said: "Since Zheng Xie is unwilling, then it's fine, just go back and deal with business later."

"Yes!"

Zhao Shiju immediately left Leifeng Pagoda and came to a secret mansion, where the enchanting woman and Li Feng were already waiting, and the atmosphere was unprecedentedly dignified.

"Husband, what happened?"

"It has been exposed, we must launch it in advance!" Zhao Shiju was straightforward, expressing the seriousness of the current situation in one sentence.

"Really?" As Zhao Shiju's number one confidant, Li Feng was still a little apprehensive, at least for now, he didn't want such a serious result to happen.

Zhao Shiju said: "Lin Zhao, Su Shi, and Shen Kuo just went to Zheng Xie and asked to mobilize troops just in case!"

"Just in case, they may not..."

"There is no need to be lucky. Lin Zhao made it clear to Zheng Xie that there might be a rebellion in Hangzhou." Zhao Shiju said in a deep voice, "But Zheng Xie didn't believe it at the time, or he didn't want to believe it. Although he made some arrangements afterwards, But I have already blocked it. But this is not a long-term solution after all, Zheng Xie doesn’t believe it, but what about the emperor? Lin Zhao and the others can go to the Zhizhou government to lobby, and the memorial may have already been sent to Bianjing.”

"This one……"

Zhao Shiju smiled bitterly and said: "After Zhao Xu receives the news, he will definitely believe it. At that time, we will be completely passive and let others slaughter us. Fortunately, Bianjing and Hangzhou are thousands of miles away, and the news transmission is not smooth. Within a few days, Zhao Xu's imperial decree will not arrive temporarily, there is a time difference, this is our only chance, we must hurry up and do it before them."

"Do you really want to do this?" The enchanting woman was very upset and uneasy.

Zhao Shiju said: "Zheng Xie may not believe what Lin Zhao and the others say, or he may ignore it. But he dare not disobey the imperial decree. At that time, everything we have painstakingly managed will be wiped out, and it will be swallowed up by others silently. Not reconciled.

There is an excellent opportunity right now, and it is a last resort. Zheng Xie has used his brains, and Lin Zhao and the others do not trust each other, and there are misunderstandings... What is more important is that Zheng Xie thinks he is smart, and now I have been kept in the dark Yes, this situation is very beneficial to us.Taking advantage of their muddy fingernails and being confused and unconscious, now we can activate it in advance, and we can take advantage of the situation..."

"Although it's true, it's true, but what chance do we have of winning? Our strength is not enough, and the timing of the overall situation is not good enough. Is it a bit too risky?"

"If we can produce the batch of things from our ancestors, recruit soldiers and buy horses, and save for a few years, we will be much safer, but now we have to act hastily..." The enchanting woman was worried a lot, and she was vaguely not optimistic about this hasty plan.

Zhao Shiju was also helpless. His original plan was very good, and he believed that Wang Anshi's reform would probably lead to people's livelihood. At least the government and the opposition would have disputes because of this. The situation in the world would inevitably be unstable.

At that time, as a descendant of the Taizu, he raised his voice and rose up, and there must be many responders.Coupled with the long-term recruitment, secret planning, and more preparations, the success rate will inevitably increase greatly.

But now, the preparation process is suddenly exposed, and there is no room for further hesitation, and a slight delay will lead to disaster.Right now, even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, you must let go and fight with all your strength.

Zhao Shiju said: "Tomorrow is a chance. Zhao Zongyong is having a banquet in the West Lake, and Lin Zhao and the others are going to hunt down private salt. The city's defenses are empty... We not only need to break into the palace to take out what belongs to us, but also take advantage of the trend to occupy Hangzhou City... ...then called on the two Zhejiang provinces and thirteen prefectures, and all the southern states and counties to respond before the imperial court reacted... Huh, there is still a chance..."

It seems very easy to make a vow, but what is the success rate?Zhao Shiju didn't know it himself, he was fighting completely blindly.

Li Fengdao: "Young master, do you have something to say?"

"Let's talk straight, there is no need for politeness between you and me..."

Li Feng hesitated for a moment, and tentatively said: "Master, no matter how you say it, the action is a bit hasty now, and the possibility of success is not high... It is unwise to do it knowing that it cannot be done... If we disband all the hands now , hiding, the imperial court can't grasp the handle, there is no evidence, even the officials have nothing to do!"

"What? You asked me to let go at this time?" Zhao Shiju never expected that the most trusted confidant would say such a thing. It was so disappointing, and it was undoubtedly a huge blow to confidence.

"Master, this subordinate is just a suggestion. I hope you think twice. If the master insists on raising troops as usual, the subordinates will have no second thoughts and will serve with death." Li Feng expressed his loyalty with such a resolute attitude. As for the previous suggestion ...perhaps too inappropriate.

Zhao Shiju lowered his hands suddenly, sighed softly, pondered for a long time, and said: "There is no turning back when we start the bow. Since the day we thought about it and started to implement it, there is no way out. Even if we let go now and dismiss the personnel, Zhao Xu will Will you spare us? Which emperor would tolerate others threatening his throne? Even though he is a weak little emperor, he is actually a ruthless master...

Even if there is no evidence, he can't move me obviously, God knows if he will end my life with a cup of poisoned wine secretly?Even if it is lucky to survive, what's the point?How painful is it to be watched, watched, and lived like a dog all your life?
I don't want what happened to my grandfathers to repeat itself, and I don't want to be like my fathers, the royal relatives who are so noble in name, but actually live a humbler life than ordinary people, I am not reconciled..." Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang died in vain , Several sons have been suspected since childhood.

What Zhao Shiju said was right. In the past few decades, the life of the descendants of Taizu's line was indeed not easy.In the face of the struggle for the throne, there is no family affection and kindness at all. The fact is so cruel. Zhao Guangyi did too much back then, so he must not let the big house Sun turn over.

It is precisely because of this that Zhao Shiju and the others feel humbled and oppressed. When the dissatisfaction and anger in their hearts are increasing, Zhao Shiju thinks about resisting by force. Perhaps subconsciously, he wants to express his protest and dissatisfaction more. .

"Well, since that's the case, let's fight..." The enchanting woman also has a deep hatred with Zhao Guangyi, which is also an important reason for coming together with Zhao Shiju.However, Youdao is a one-day couple and a hundred days of grace. She and Zhao Shiju are not only a collection of interests, but also have a true relationship.

Zhao Shiju's current situation has a lot to do with her. Since there is no way out, he can only move forward without hesitation.

Zhao Shiju ordered: "Send someone to disclose the news to Su Shi and the others, saying that Zheng Xie wants to take the credit alone and has already started to deploy troops..." No matter what, this news can somewhat act as a smoke bomb and make them paralyzed .

"Yes!"

"Notify our staff that there will be chaos in the West Lake tomorrow night, and outside the city. The more muddy the pool, the better. Let's take this opportunity to seize the city!" Zhao Shiju arranged, "Lin Zhao can't stay, and we must deal with him before the banquet starts tomorrow... ..."

"Yes……"

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"Master Zhizhou agreed to send troops?" Su Shi was very excited when he received the news, Zheng Xie finally figured it out at the last moment, it was not easy!Fortunately, there is still time, and there will be no big troubles.As for the fact that Zheng Xie wanted to take the credit alone, he didn't care very much, after all, the overall situation was the most important thing.

Then immediately send someone to inform Shen Kuo and Lin Zhao of the news!Has Zheng Xie changed his temper?Lin Zhao was a little puzzled, but still a little worried!
He wanted to confirm it, but was stumbled by a sudden incident.Guanshi Li rushed over suddenly and told him that Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun hadn't left Hangzhou, they went out for half a day and didn't go back, and they couldn't find anyone.

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