King of Song

Chapter 608 Chapter [-] Head-to-head confrontation begins today

Zhao Zhao shouted, and several gangsters were brought up.

Zhao Xu was confused and didn't know why; Gao Taotao's eyes showed a little worry, and Zhao Zongcheng was uneasy, and even couldn't help his legs trembling slightly.

The dead men sent out were caught alive and brought to the Taimiao. If they uttered a sentence or two of shocking words, the consequences would be disastrous!Although they were all loyal dead soldiers, there was no guarantee that there would be no accidents. Emperor Renzong sacrificed his life and assassinated his only son, His Highness King Qin. This crime was too terrible.If the truth is revealed, I am afraid that the Empress Dowager and the ministers will tear themselves apart on the spot.

Zhao Zongcheng was filled with fifteen buckets to fetch water, subconsciously looked at Gao Taotao's mother and son, wondering if something happened, would they protect him?Or just push yourself out to be a scapegoat?
Zhao Zhaolang said in a loud voice: "Today, on the way to the Taimiao, my mother and concubine, someone assassinated me. Fortunately, the guards were well protected, escaped the catastrophe, and arrested the assassin!"

As soon as this statement came out, there was an uproar.

His Royal Highness King Qin was assassinated on the way to Taimiao, isn't it incredible?
All the officials immediately talked about it. What is more curious than the assassination is the mastermind behind the scenes?Who is going to assassinate His Highness King Qin?A bit old-fashioned and prudent, the minister with a delicate mind already has some suspicions...

The Empress Dowager Cao and Zhao Fukang were shocked. They didn't know before, and their cold eyes had already fallen on Gao Taotao. It seemed obvious who the murderer was?
Gao Taotao was also a little flustered, Zhao Zongcheng was really at a loss, it was fine if the assassination was unsuccessful, and he was caught alive.It's really not enough for success, but more than failure!

"Who dares to assassinate the King of Qin?" Gao Taotao said angrily first: "It's really audacious, it must be investigated carefully and severely punished, where are Dali Temple and Kaifeng Mansion?"

Zhao Zhao sneered in his heart, and said, "Sister-in-law calm down, there is no need to bother Kaifeng Mansion and Dali Temple. This king has already traced some clues."

"Really?" Gao Taotao's heart began to be agitated, and he couldn't grasp Zhao Zhao's intentions. Is it possible that he must tear his face today?Zhao Zongcheng was even more nervous, hoping that these dead men would be absolutely loyal to him and not let their mouths slip.

"Who are you? Why do you want to assassinate the king?" Zhao Zhao looked at the few people under the steps and asked loudly.

"Hmph, Lin Zhao captured Lanzhou and killed my father and brother. How could he not avenge this revenge?"

"There are tens of thousands of warriors in our party. You escaped the first day of the junior high school, but you can't escape the fifteenth day..."

"So you are from Xixia!"

"Not bad!"

"It seems that the people from Xixia assassinated His Highness the King of Qin!" Zhao Zongcheng immediately agreed, and after he finished speaking, he felt that there was no silver 300 taels in this place.

Zhao Zhao looked at him and smiled, then turned around and said, "The empress, the emperor's wife, the officials, the Xixia people are not dead! Assassination is nothing to me, they must be dissatisfied in the battle of Lanzhou, and they will be ready to disturb the frontiers of the Song Dynasty." .Since this is the case, I should go back to the Northwest. Firstly, to fulfill my father’s last wish and to station in the Northwestern border for the Great Song Dynasty. Secondly, I have to ask the Xixia people for an explanation..."

"Since the people of Xixia want to be unfaithful to the emperor's uncle, the northwest is very unsafe, and the emperor's uncle should not be in danger!" Zhao Xu made up his mind that Zhao Xu must not be allowed to go to the northwest.

"Thank you for the kindness of the officials, but if this is the case, isn't it because they are afraid of the Xixia people? They have all found Bianjing, how can they ignore it? Instead of being careful every day, it is better to destroy Xixia once and for all... This is I will do my best to fulfill my father's last wish. At the same time, I will also share the concerns of the officials!" Lin Zhao pondered for a while, and said in a low voice: "As for these assassins, maybe we should further interrogate and investigate, maybe there will be other gains... ..."

Zhao Zongcheng's expression changed immediately, he fell into Lin Zhao's hands, it was always a hidden worry!Gao Taotao also had some concerns. If something came out of the interrogation, even if it was just a little gossip, it would be very troublesome. They had to make appropriate concessions on Lin Zhao's going to the northwest.

"Let Zhao'er go. After all, this is Emperor Renzong's last decree and his wish. If you don't obey it, you will be disobedient and unfilial!" In a place of unfaithfulness and filial piety?"

The implication is very clear, if you continue to oppose, it will be disloyal and unfilial.In today's occasion, many words are completely on the table, there is no ambiguity, and the only answer is yes or no.

Gao Taotao said with a smile: "That's fine, the king of Qin sits in Chang'an, and the northwest border is sure to be safe. It's just that the northwest is temporarily stable, and there is no rush. The family will reunite for a while!"

"That's right, let's talk about it later. Uncle Huang just returned to Bianjing yesterday. How can he go to Chang'an immediately without stopping? At least he needs to rest for a few days, so he can't be exhausted." Zhao Xu knew that things had reached an unstoppable point Seeing her mother let go, she can only agree first, delay for a while, and then make a long-term plan.

"Then I would like to thank the officials and the emperor's sister-in-law for their kindness!" Zhao Xu smiled, as long as this sentence is enough.Zhao Xu didn't dare to deny what he said in front of all the officials, and he had enough reasons to go back to Chang'an justifiably.

The sacrifice of the Taimiao had been completed long ago, if Zhao Zhao's incident hadn't happened unexpectedly, it would have ended long ago.

Zhao Xu had too many questions in his heart, and he needed to discuss countermeasures with his mother and many think tanks. He didn't want to stay in the Taimiao for a moment, so he immediately announced: "Everyone, you have worked hard. I will set up a countermeasure in the Daqing Hall in three days. Banquet, to welcome the wind and celebrate the emperor's uncle, let's go back today!"

"Observe the decree!" All the officials knew that it was inappropriate for Emperor Renzong to celebrate the festival with feasts or entertainment in recent days.

"As for these assassins, let the Imperial City Secretary strictly interrogate them to see if they have other accomplices!" Zhao Xu also saw that these assassins have a lot of skills, and they want to take over in their own hands. .

"Officials, I don't think it's necessary, just push it out and behead it!" Zhao Zhao waved his hand, the matter has come to this point, and the mission of several assassins has been completed.Anyway, I can't break my face with Zhao Xu now, it's better to warn some people with blood and human heads.

"Okay, push it out and behead it immediately!" After Zhao Xu finished speaking, he turned and left.Today's shock was really too much, it was a great blow to his psychology, and he couldn't bear it now.

Looking at the background of Zhao Xu's departure, Zhao Zhao finally let out a sigh of relief, the great event that he had been waiting for for a long time was considered a success.But there is still a long way to go, this is just the first step!

It was already noon when we returned to the mansion, and the sun had already set to the west.Li Cheng, who went back one step earlier, had already changed the plaque at the door, the three big characters "Qin Wangfu" are very impressive!

"The plaques in the mansion were changed so quickly!" Mu Sihong smiled slightly, his face filled with a different kind of joy.Her husband became the King of Qin, and even though she was only a concubine, she could barely be considered a princess.The most important thing is the son, but he is the son of the phoenix and the grandson of the dragon.If the husband goes further in the future, he will be the prince and prince. This is something that I never dreamed of.

Chai Minyan didn't have much joy on her face. She was born in the royal family and could see clearly that today in the Taimiao, it seemed that she was just talking about it, but in fact it was full of murderous intent.Even if she becomes Princess Qin, her son will be the crown prince, and may be the crown prince in the future.But this process is bound to be difficult and dangerous, and the family, especially the husband, is bound to be in danger.

Although it is a happy day, it also makes people feel a little uneasy!

Zhao Zhao saw his wife's uneasiness, and comforted him, "It's okay, I will protect you both!"

"En!" Chai Minyan nodded lightly. For the current plan, he can only do everything possible to help her husband achieve his great cause.It was also for his son, for the Chai clan.

At the end of the day, everyone was exhausted physically and mentally, and Lin Zhao had no time to reunite with his wife and children.After the identity is revealed, it will be a real confrontation with real swords and guns. There is no hidden initiative to speak of. There are more things to deal with and the struggle is more complicated.

As soon as Zhao Zhao came back, he took Li Cheng into the secret room. Di Qing had been waiting here, and when they met, he said, "Congratulations, King Qin!"

"If it wasn't for Duke Di, why would Zhao come here today?" Zhao Zhaoyu said earnestly, "From today onwards, the situation will become more complicated, and we will have to rely more on Duke Di!"

"The veteran will definitely do his best!" Di Qing's loyalty is beyond doubt at all times.

"Let's talk about the next countermeasures!" Zhao Zhao said in a deep voice: "Today's assassination is just the beginning, and there will be more in the future. The safety of the whole family must not be taken lightly."

"Your Highness, don't worry!" Li Chengdao: "My lord is now qualified to open a mansion and build a yamen, and the number of guards in the manor will also increase. I have dispatched some good men, and the safety is assured."

"That's good. It's clear that Zhao Xu doesn't dare to act rashly, but secretly, there's no guarantee that he won't find some scapegoats to take the risk." Zhao Zhao instructed: "The guards in the mansion and relatives go out, especially be careful. Set up a female guard, you can discuss this matter with Yutong next to Mrs. Mu..."

"Yes!"

Di Qing said: "I heard that Zhao Xu has agreed with His Highness to sit in Chang'an?"

"That's right, although I agreed, but Zhao Xu will definitely find various reasons to delay!" Zhao Zhao pondered, "We must go back as soon as possible. When the news spreads, the generals must be shaken in shock and must go as soon as possible. Peace of mind. What I'm more worried about is that if Zhao Xu doesn't return for a long time, he will find a way to put people there..."

"We really have to find a way to go back as soon as possible!"

Zhao Zhao said softly: "There is already a solution, Li Cheng, you should quickly send a message to...and ask him to be sure..."

"Yes, this plan is very clever!" Li Cheng was elated when he heard it.

"It's not a problem to get away, but I'm afraid it won't work for the whole family to go to Chang'an..." Zhao Zhao's face was full of worry when he mentioned this matter, and what he worried most about was his wife and children.

"As long as His Highness leaves, the princess and the little prince will be safer. With the Empress Dowager Cao around, Zhao Xu doesn't dare to do anything. As for the future...Your Highness can just rest assured." Di Qing smiled confidently.

"That's good!" Zhao Zhao sighed lightly: "Zhao Xu is not afraid, as long as the soldiers come to block him, what I worry about is the hearts of the people and the hearts of the veterans!"

(End of this chapter)