King of Song

Chapter 42

After waiting for a long time, finally a servant came to send a message, saying that the official had summoned him.

Stepping into the Chuigong Hall, Lin Zhao, who was a little excited, saw the young emperor on the Dragon Throne at a glance. Is he Song Shenzong?It seems that he is only two years older than me, and he has a bit of the heroic spirit of an emperor, but after all, he is still a little young and immature. In this regard, he is somewhat similar to himself.

Emperor Zhao Xu was also looking at Lin Zhao. The age difference between them was not too big, and the mutual appreciation or natural communication between peers was more direct.It even felt like old friends at first sight, and immediately gained a lot of goodwill.

good!Although he is not very young, he has a kind of determination and calmness. He looks very cautious, energetic but not ostentatious!In addition, the candidate recommended by Wang Anshi, Ai Wu Ji Wu, had a pretty good impression of Lin Zhao.

"Xiaomin Lin Zhao joins His Majesty!" Lin Zhao followed Huang Tingjian's instruction and saluted!Fortunately, the Song Dynasty was still very open-minded, unlike the Ming and Qing Dynasties, who would kneel down at every turn!Bow down and salute without humiliating your dignity.

"Exemption!" Emperor Zhao Xu smiled and said, "You are Lin Zhao, Lin Dongyang? Are you a master criminal and prison detective?"

Lin Zhao replied in a deep voice, "No, it's just a blind cat meeting a dead mouse!"

"There is no need to be modest, luck may be there, and you have to have the ability and ability to catch it!" Zhao Xu said with a smile: "You have made a meritorious service this time, and you should be rewarded. What do you want?

Lin Xu shook his head and said: "The officials are serious. Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. As a subject of the Song Dynasty, it is an honor for the people to contribute to the country." , the tradition of the Song Dynasty!Otherwise, those gentlemen should despise themselves.But the emperor, you must never accept it when you see it. I am polite to you, but you must not be polite to me...

"It's a world that rises and falls, everyone is responsible, and there are really ambitious young people!" Zhao Xu and several ministers were all amazed, and there was a little more appreciation in their eyes.Lin Zhao recalled it now, and inadvertently misused another famous saying, "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world" seems to be a slogan that only existed in the late Ming Dynasty...

However, it is just right for this occasion, a minister next to him said with a smile: "Lin Dongyang is really extraordinary, he is young and has the ambition to serve the country, ah!"

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Lin Zhao, Mr. Wen doesn't praise others so easily, it's your great honor to make an exception to praise today!"

"I've met Mr. Wen!" Only then did Lin Zhao know that the person next to him was the famous Wen Yanbo.

Zhao Xu asked: "You solved this case, what do you think?"

"I don't know what the official means...?" Lin Zhao was a little uncertain about the emperor's intentions, so he didn't dare to answer rashly.

"Who do you think is the mastermind? What is the intention of the Liao people this time?" The question became very clear and straightforward at the same time.

Lin Zhao mused, "It appears that the mastermind is Yeluzhi, but in fact he should be a warlike person within the Liao Kingdom. Is there someone who wants to fish in troubled waters?"

"Why not the Lord of Liao, or the whole Liao Kingdom?" Wen Yanbo wanted to test Lin Zhao, and immediately asked.

"No!" Lin Zhao said, "It's hard to say what the Liao Lord is thinking, but this case should not be his intention..." Lin Zhao analyzed: "If it is said that the Liao Lord wants to take advantage of the fire and create a conflict on the border , an excuse, it is easy to do, and then just send troops directly.

Why bother to make excuses in Bianliang thousands of miles away?It is not Yelu Hongji's style to waste time and effort, not to mention delaying the battle opportunity!On the contrary, it is more like someone wants to use this to trigger conflicts between Song and Liao, provoke wars, and then profit from it.Yeluzhi and Xiao Jie are just small characters, presumably the mastermind behind them has a lot to do with the military and political aspects of the Liao Kingdom..."

"That's right, the analysis is in place!" The emperor and several adults couldn't help but look up at Lin Zhao. It's very good that Lin Zhao has such insight at such a young age.Not to mention, Wang Anshi really recommended someone this time.

"So what do we do now?"

Uh... Lin Zhao hesitated and said, "Such important matters should be discussed by the sages or ministers, and Xiaomin dare not discuss rashly. Xiaomin did not break through Yelu's nature when analyzing the case, but this person can be used as a breakthrough!"

Proper, knowing what to say and what not to say!The gentlemen nodded again and again, very satisfied with the young man in front of them.

Emperor Zhao Xu smiled and said: "That's right! September is the Liao Lord's birthday, and I sent a mission to pay homage to the birthday, and at the same time discuss the matter with the Liao people. It is best to have someone who is familiar with the case lead to the The Khitan explained, after thinking about it, it seems that you are the most suitable..."

What?Let me go on a mission to Liao, right?Lin Zhao could hear the inside and outside of the words.To solve the case, I want to ask for a reward, and I don't want to be assigned another difficult task!Liao Kingdom is located in the bitter cold and windy place in the north, a land of brave and fierce tigers and wolves, not to mention that the content of the contact with the envoy this time is not so harmonious, maybe there will be some troubles, so it may not be appropriate to join in the fun at this time...

"Officials...the ministers are ordinary people, and such an important event as an envoy involves the state system, so I really dare not expect extravagant expectations. If you need to know the case, the ordinary people can explain it in detail, or write an explanation..." After thinking about it, Lin Zhao planned to politely decline. .

Emperor Zhao Xu pretended to be displeased and said, "Didn't someone say just now that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world? Now when the imperial court wants to use you, how can you refuse?"

"Officials, it's not a resignation, it's just that the ordinary people have limited abilities and low status..."

Zhao Xu said with a firm expression: "Your ability has been demonstrated very clearly just now, and everyone has seen it. As for your identity... you are a commoner now, and I will give you a Jinshi background. Since you are going to be an envoy, you also need an official position. If you don't want to be the master book of Honglu Temple, what do you think?"

The words came from the mouth of the emperor, and although they hadn't been clearly issued, they still existed like imperial edicts.He was born as a Jinshi and was appointed an official. Although it is not known that the so-called Honglu anchor is his duty, what is the official position?But after all, the emperor is already full of enthusiasm, so polite, if he refuses to agree, is it a bit shameless?

"This..." Lin Zhao complained in his heart. Scholar Wang Anshi, why didn't you let me know when you came here, so that I could be prepared!It was too late now, the emperor was so eager to speak out, how could he easily refuse?
Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Thanks to the officials and all the ministers for not dissatisfied, the people are willing to go to the Liao Kingdom this time as an envoy, and share the country's worries!"

"Okay!" Emperor Zhao Xu said: "I am very optimistic about you, and you will perform well this time!"

Immediately, an imperial decree announced that Zhang Zongyi, a doctor of the Ministry of Rites, would be the envoy, Zeng Gong, annotated by the Jixian School, and Lin Zhao, the head of the Honglu Temple, would be the deputy to the Liao Kingdom to celebrate the birthday of the Liao Lord.Of course, the task of this mission is huge, it is definitely not as simple as birthday wishes, and the pressure on everyone's shoulders is also much greater...

Lin Zhao was also full of dissatisfaction. With Jinshi background, he had killed many scholars who had been in poverty for ten years. As for the master book of Honglu Temple, after Lin Zhao knew it, he was only an eighth-rank sesame official.However, throughout the Song Dynasty, Jinshi's starting point for becoming an official was not high, and Lin Zhao felt a little more balanced.

It's the autumn season, but I want people to go to the Liao Kingdom to blow the cold wind and blow the sand, and fight with tigers and wolves... Sigh, is it easy for me to be the eighth-rank sesame official?

(End of this chapter)