The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 129
The spring breeze is warm.

When the news of the morning court reached Princess Ruyi's mansion, Liu Wei smiled knowingly.

His plan was successful in the end, Shi Shouxin really seized this opportunity, and then defeated Murong Bo in one fell swoop, but Liu Wei knew very well that he only defeated Murong Bo now, but Murong Bo's forces in the court and no cross.

That is a very powerful force, and now people from various factions in the court want to swallow him up.

If Liu Wei had a certain strength in the court, he would definitely want to swallow them, but it's a pity that Liu Wei is just a small pusher in Kaifeng Mansion, and he can't eat that power for the time being.

In Liu Wei's view, although that force has not been overcome, sooner or later more than half of the force will have to be eliminated. If those people are undefeated, how can he help Zhang Qixian?
Just when Liu Wei was thinking this way, Lvyi rushed to report that King Wu Zhao Dezhao was visiting.

Hearing Zhao Dezhao's visit, Liu Wei frowned slightly. He had a good relationship with Zhao Defang, but he and Zhao Dezhao had only met each other and hadn't even had a few conversations. What did he come to see him for?
"King Wu please come in."

There was fragrant tea in the living room, and after Zhao Dezhao sat down opposite Liu Wei, Liu Wei asked with a smile: "I think the prince will go to the Three Treasures Hall if he has nothing to do?"

Zhao Dezhao saw that Liu Wei was so straightforward, so he stopped being polite: "This king is here today to ask for something."

Liu Wei snorted, and said: "The prince is the prince of the sage, and he is much more favored than me, the son-in-law. Is there anything in this world that the prince can't solve?"

Zhao Dezhao shrugged and said with a slight smile: "In life, no matter how high your status is, there are things you can't solve yourself. No matter how low a person is, there are things he can do, right?"

Liu Wei didn't expect that Zhao Dezhao could say such Zen-like words, so he nodded, "What the prince said is not bad, if that's the case, please speak clearly."

"Perhaps Concubine Liu has already heard about what happened this morning, right?"

"I've heard people say it, but I never expected that Murong Bo, as the dean of the academy, would open a brothel. It's really insulting to the gentlemen. His Majesty's punishment for him is not exaggerated!"

When Zhao Dezhao mentioned the early dynasty, Liu Wei more or less guessed the purpose of Zhao Dezhao's coming here.

Zhao Dezhao heard Liu Wei say this, but he was not in a hurry, nodded and said: "Liu Concubine is right, that Murong Bo has completely disgraced the scholars, even engaged in skin and flesh business, but that Murong Bo deserved what he deserved, but the court The officials who came out of the academy should not be harmed!"

Liu Wei was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "But I heard that those officials have bad character, and what they think about all day is not how to serve the country and the people, but how to fight for power and profit."

Zhao Dezhao was a little stunned. He didn't expect Liu Wei to say such a sentence, but he still quickly smiled: "In the ten years since the founding of the Song Dynasty, there have been more than 100 officials who have come out of the academy. Are these people All of them have bad character? Liu Fuma also said when the imperial examination system was reformed that human nature is fickle, and there is a clear distinction between good people and bad people?" At this point, Zhao Dezhao suddenly deepened his tone: "If these more than 100 people All officials have been dismissed and investigated, has Consort Liu thought about the consequences of the court?"

"This……"

"Some of these officials are in high positions, and some are in localities. If they are suddenly dismissed, who will take their place? Ten or twenty are okay, but there are more than 100 positions. So many people? Even if there are so many people, can they be competent in a short period of time? If they are dismissed, I am afraid that the entire Song court will be in chaos."

Zhao Dezhao's tone became more and more solemn: "I came to look for Prince Consort Liu today to ask Concubine Liu for the stability of our Great Song Dynasty, and I also ask Concubine Liu to express my love for the stability of our Great Song Dynasty."

What Zhao Dezhao said was very contagious, and Liu Wei also showed a trace of looseness after listening to it, but Liu Wei knew Zhao Dezhao's purpose very clearly in his heart. He wanted to annex Murong Bo's power, but he was afraid of being dirty. I lost my reputation, so I came to find my own.

"My lord can think like this for the country and the people. I feel inferior. I am willing to make a statement to the sage for the lord. But I am just an official of Kaifeng Mansion. I speak lightly. I am afraid that the sage won't listen to me!"

Hearing that Liu Wei was willing to help, Zhao Dezhao felt a little happy, so he quickly said: "I'm afraid only Prince Concubine Liu can handle this matter. Prince Concubine Liu has a suspicion with that Murong Bo. If you intercede with those people, you won't be questioned by the Holy Majesty." , so Your Majesty is the most able to listen to your words, if Concubine Liu is willing to intercede with those people, your reputation of repaying grievances with virtue will surely be spread by others."

Hearing that Zhao Dezhao had thought of everything for himself, Liu Wei immediately put on a smile: "I don't care if I have a good reputation or not, as long as I can serve the country and the people, I will die. Since the prince is like this Having said that, how about entering the palace here?"

Zhao Dezhao was overjoyed when he saw that the matter had come to fruition, and after bidding farewell to Liu Wei, he hurried home to discuss with Xia He how to win over Murong Bo's people, but what he didn't know was that he didn't have to worry about it at all, because Xia He and Murong Bo have already prepared everything for him, as long as Liu Wei's affairs are successful, those officials will definitely join Zhao Dezhao's camp with Murong Bo's entrustment.
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However, after Zhao Dezhao left, Liu Wei did not enter the palace immediately, but went to Kaifeng Mansion first. This matter has a lot to do with it. Since Liu Wei has the intention of joining the King of Jin, he must disclose this matter to the King of Jin. .

When entering the Kaifeng mansion, Su Tongkan was looking for Liu Wei, because he also wanted to persuade Liu Wei to enter the palace.

Several people sat down in the Kaifeng mansion. After Liu Wei told about Zhao Dezhao looking for him, Jin Wang and Su Tong saw that both of them were taken aback. They didn't expect that Zhao Dezhao made a move very quickly, and his thinking was very quick. It is clear, knowing that it is most appropriate to find Liu Wei to handle this matter.

After Liu Wei finished speaking, the King of Jin asked, "What does Concubine Liu think about this matter?"

Liu Wei hesitated for a moment, and said: "This subordinate feels that what King Wu said is also reasonable. The character of the people who come out of the academy should not have much to do with Murong Bo. The officials should evaluate them, but they can't be too harsh. If they made things difficult for those officials in order to cater to the Holy Majesty, wouldn’t they implicate the innocent? Moreover, what King Wu said also makes sense, they were dismissed, where did they find so many officials?”

In fact, Liu Wei hopes that Murong Bo's people will be dismissed, but based on his understanding of Zhao Kuangyin, he does not think that Zhao Kuangyin will really dare to dismiss too many at once. What Zhao Kuangyin is concerned about now is the stability of the court. With so many officials, will the court continue to operate?
Sometimes even if one person is missing in one link, let alone so many, he feels that Zhao Kuangyin is now waiting for the first person to speak.

After Liu Wei finished speaking, the King of Jin pondered for a moment, and then said: "For the sake of the stability of the Song Dynasty, it is true that too many dismissals are not allowed. If this is the case, please invite Liu Concubine to go to the palace to report this matter to the Holy Majesty."

Seeing that King Jin agreed so happily, Liu Wei understood that King Jin might also want to get involved with those forces left behind by Murong Bo, but he couldn't make it too obvious, and stood up and said: "Since the prince agrees, then the subordinate Now enter the palace."

Speaking of Liu Wei, he was about to stand up and say goodbye, but at this moment, Su Tongkan suddenly said, "Wait a minute, son-in-law Liu."

Liu Wei was taken aback, and said, "Mr. Su, what advice do you want?"

"I don't dare to teach you, but I feel that Prince Consort Liu might as well go later."

"Why is this?"

"Someone pleaded with His Majesty just after this happened. It's hard to deter those officials. It's good to let them suffer a little bit. But now His Majesty may be angry. It might not be worth the loss if you go to him now. It's better to wait for His Majesty to calm down before going."

Liu Wei hesitated for a moment, then looked at King Jin. King Jin frowned slightly, but still nodded: "Do as Mr. Su said."

Liu Wei cupped his hands and left.

However, after Liu Wei left the Kaifeng mansion, the King of Jin asked a little puzzled: "Sir, there must be more than the reason why you asked Liu Wei to go later, right?"

Su looked at him and nodded with a smile: "Exactly, in the view of the lord, can Liu Wei's departure be able to convince the Holy Majesty?"

"From the current situation, it should be possible. After all, if more than 100 officials are really passive, the court does not know what kind of chaos will become."

Su Tongkan nodded, "Since Concubine Liu is sure to succeed, after he succeeds, what are we going to do to subdue Murong Bo's people?"

"This……"

After reading Su's words, the King of Jin has already understood that buying people's hearts is when others are in danger. If they don't feel the danger, then why would they go all out to take refuge in you?
"Mr. is still thoughtful. If that's the case, let's settle this matter before Liu Wei enters the palace." Jin Wang said, hesitating for a moment: "Can it be settled in such a short period of time?"

Su Another looked at him with a slight smile: "Don't worry, my lord. Although Murong Bo has many people, we don't necessarily accept all of them. We only need to accept a dozen or so who are important in the court and have good character. Those who do things for the people are fine, and those who are irrelevant or harmful to the court, we just take this opportunity to eradicate them."

Hearing Su's remark, the King of Jin was convinced, and said: "Mr. Su's words are reasonable, since that's the case, how about leaving it to the master at this time."

Su Tongkan cupped his hands: "This subordinate will definitely not disgrace his life."

"Then Zhao Dezhao also wants to get involved in Murong Bo's people, sir must be faster than him."

"My lord, don't worry, it's not certain who will win the deer!"

After finishing speaking, Su Tongkan got up and left the Kaifeng mansion. King Jin didn't get up slowly until Su Tongkan left. A gust of wind blew down the peach blossoms all over the garden. King Jin was fascinated by it, and was about to praise him when a servant ran away in a hurry Come: "My lord, secret report!"

(End of this chapter)