The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 280
"Since I treat you kindly, then come and tell me, is the system of my Da Song's elder brothers good or bad for my Da Song?"

Zhao Kuangyin's words resounded in the imperial study room, and quickly concentrated Zhao Pu's heart like a thunderbolt.

Zhao Pu finally understood that Zhao Kuangyin treated him like this not because he had received money from the envoys of the Liao Kingdom, but because of the overall situation, because of the overall situation of the royal family.

Perhaps from the very beginning, Zhao Kuangyin thought about kicking him out of the court.

Zhao Pu suddenly felt very sad, and also felt that the court was very cold, as cold as the cold wind in the twelfth lunar month.

The system of brotherhood in the Song Dynasty was stipulated by the empress dowager back then. At that time, the empress dowager thought that the emperor's son was young, and the young prince would inherit the throne, which would be easily usurped by ministers, so she wanted to give up the throne to her own. Brother, in this way, their Zhao family will always be in the hands of their Zhao family.

When the empress dowager made the alliance of the golden chamber, only Zhao Kuangyin, the king of Jin, the king of Wei and himself were present. If Zhao Kuangyin didn't want to recognize the alliance of the golden chamber, the first thing he would get rid of was himself, right?

In the past two years, Zhao Kuangyin has been suppressing the King of Jin and promoting the King of Wei. The reason is not to let the two of them fight each other, so that both of them will lose out, so that his son Zhao Dezhao, the King of Wu, can ascend the throne more smoothly.

Thinking of this, Zhao Pu's heart was a little chilled, but he still hastily said: "I feel that this system is very unfavorable to my Song Dynasty."

Zhao Kuangyin groaned, and said again: "How is it disadvantageous?"

"My lord, please listen to my minister's analysis. It was ten years ago when the empress dowager made the alliance of the golden chamber. At that time, the princes of the sage were still young, but now the princes of the sage have grown up, and many of them are I am a pillar of talent, if they ascend the throne, how can they be the same as the little emperors of the Later Zhou Dynasty?"

Having said that, Zhao Pu glanced at Zhao Kuangyin, saw Zhao Kuangyin's expressionless face, and continued to say: "Besides, during the ten years since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the Holy Majesty has weakened the power of generals through a series of measures, and all military power is in the hands of the royal family. Is there a minister who can seize power and usurp the throne?"

Zhao Pu contributed a lot to the matter of weakening the military power of generals, and the reason why he mentioned this was to win more opportunities for himself.

Sure enough, after Zhao Pu finished speaking, Zhao Kuangyin's complexion finally improved slightly.

"Zeping, let's continue."

"Yes, what I said just now is not the main problem. The main problem is the brother-in-law and the system. It is easy to create a situation of fighting for power and profit and killing each other for our dynasty. Originally, the throne can only be inherited by the prince of the emperor, but now the prince of the emperor The brothers also have a chance, so will they be willing to be mediocre? All forces are vying for it, how can my entire Song Dynasty be prosperous and strong?"

After Zhao Pu said this sentence, he didn't continue to speak, and Zhao Kuangyin's heart suddenly tightened.

What Zhao Pu said is too reasonable. If King Jin and King Wei have no chance to inherit the throne, then the current Great Song Dynasty will not know how stable it is.

"It's fair to say that, so in your opinion, how should I change the system of brother-in-law?"

Hearing Zhao Kuangyin's words, Zhao Pu's heart sank slightly, but he did not remain silent for too long: "The most important thing is to increase the prestige of the Holy Majesty and reduce the prestige and strength of King Jin and King Wei, so that the princes of the Holy Majesty stand out enough. If you want to solve it completely, you can only..."

When Zhao Pu said this, he stopped suddenly, and Zhao Kuangyin frowned slightly: "Only what?"

"Only kill King Jin and King Wei."

After Zhao Pu said this, Zhao Kuangyin took a cold breath. It's not that Zhao Kuangyin has never killed people. On the contrary, he has killed many people, and he has never been afraid of killing people. But if he is asked to kill his younger brother, how can he do it?
Moreover, even if you kill them, what will happen to your reputation?
Tang Taizong Li Shimin's achievements can directly catch up with Han Wu, but now there are still so many people who don't recognize him, and they think they can't compare with Li Shimin's great achievements, how can he do something like killing his brother? ——
The wind in the capital is a bit dry and hot.

In the early court that day, Zhao Pu proposed to resign and return to his hometown. Zhao Kuangyin repeatedly asked him to stay, and Zhao Pu insisted on it. Finally, Zhao Kuangyin agreed to Zhao Pu's resignation and return to his hometown.

The matter of Zhao Pu's resignation caused an uproar in the court. Everyone didn't understand why Zhao Pu, who had always been the most favored by the Holy One, suddenly resigned?

Few people knew the inside story, but King Jin and King Wei did. Not only did they know this, they also knew what Zhao Pu talked to Zhao Kuangyin in the palace last night.

They're disturbed, really disturbed.

And just when they were uneasy, Zhao Kuangyin announced another thing, that is, he was named the deputy envoy of the Privy Council of King Wu Zhao Dezhao and took charge of the military affairs of the Song Dynasty.

This is a signal, a signal that Zhao Kuangyin wants to make his son the prince.

Both Jin Wang and Wei Wang felt the crisis.

The changes in the court made every minister very uneasy, as if the whole Song Dynasty was about to change.

Liu Wei stood in the court hall without saying a word. He also realized the seriousness of the matter, but he felt that this was not something he could change alone. Many things had their own laws.

After Zhao Kuangyin announced these things, he withdrew.

After Zhao Pu left the palace, he looked very desolate, so he didn't join his colleagues, he got into the carriage and went straight to the mansion.

After returning to the mansion, his sons and wives could not understand.

But he couldn't explain, there are many things, and there is no benefit in knowing too much.

And just as Zhao Pu returned to the mansion, Shen Yilun came.

"Brother Zhao, you're a good butcher, why are you resigning? Are you still angry about what happened yesterday?"

Zhao Pu smiled: "If it's just that matter, why should I resign? There are too many reasons, so I'm sorry I can't tell you one by one. Since Brother Shen is here, there is one thing I have to tell you gone."

"Oh, brother Zhao, what do you want to say?"

"There is a lack of a prime minister in the court."

After Zhao Pu finished speaking, he looked at Shen Yilun, and his meaning couldn't be simpler, he wanted Shen Yilun to fight for the position of prime minister.

Shen Yilun frowned slightly: "This..."

"Brother Shen can't refuse. May I ask, besides Brother Shen, who else in the entire court has the qualification?"

Speaking of this, Zhao Pu said again: "In the court, most of them are those who fight for fame and fortune. There are not many people like Brother Shen who are truly willing to serve their family and the country. Only when you become the prime minister, I can rest assured that I will leave. .”

Shen Yilun is a smart man, he naturally understands what Zhao Pu said, and now the factional disputes in the court are still fierce, he remains neutral, but he can do something for the court, even only a person like him can make Zhao Kuangyin feel at ease Use, how dare Zhao Kuangyin use someone like Xue Juzheng, the King of Wei?

Of course, Shen Yilun did not think that Zhao Pu did this only for the sake of the Song court. Shen Yilun still knew Zhao Pu very well. Does being the prime minister also pave the way for his comeback?

Things in the court hall are really not as simple as it seems.

Shen Yilun sighed inwardly, and then offered to leave.
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The news of Zhao Pu's resignation quickly spread to the post office. Li Yin was very excited when he heard it. Will do something irrational?

And when Li Yin was happy about the news, Lu Xue sent someone to send a letter to Liu Wei, a letter asking to meet Liu Wei.

When the letter was passed to Liu Wei, Liu Wei was still thinking about what happened in the court.

Liu Wei is very clear about what kind of person Zhao Pu is. He may have some minor problems, but in today's Song Dynasty, he is definitely a talent. If it weren't for him, the Song Dynasty might not know what it would be like.

But he resigned today, why did he resign?

Yesterday he objected to Zhao Kuangyin's eagerness to take back the Yanyun Sixteen States. Is it because Zhao Kuangyin didn't listen to him?

Liu Wei was puzzled, he didn't think Zhao Pu was such an impulsive person, or even the kind of person who liked to threaten Zhao Kuangyin, but when Liu Wei was puzzled, Lu Xue's letter gave him a glimmer of light, so Without hesitation, he immediately dressed in casual clothes and went to the place Lu Xue had decided on.

The place Lu Xue agreed on was by a small stream outside the capital, where the stream was gurgling, surrounded by greenery, and there were cicadas singing and birds singing from time to time.

When Liu Wei left, Lu Xue was already waiting by the stream. There were green willows planted beside the stream. There was a beauty sitting under the green willow. In front of the beauty was a chessboard. Wei is very familiar with the chess game.

Ambush from all sides.

Lu Xue showed a slight smile after seeing Liu Wei: "It's my honor that Mr. Liu is willing to come."

Liu Wei sat down opposite Lu Xue, glanced at the chess game, and then took out the letter: "Miss Lu Xue said you know why Zhao Pu was dismissed?"

Lu Xue dropped a sunspot on the chessboard: "Will Master Liu believe what I say casually?"

Hei Ziluo, the dead game has become a living game, Liu Wei was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect that Lu Xue could find a way out of the dead end, if someday give him some more time, would she be able to turn defeat into victory?
But even though he saw this, Liu Wei pretended not to see it, and smiled slightly: "Miss Lu Xue is a smart person, there should be no need to lie to me, don't you think so?"

Lu Xue raised her head slightly, her bright eyes and bright teeth were so alluring, she just looked at Liu Wei and smiled: "Of course I lied to Mrs. Liu, and this is just to show respect to Mrs. Liu's talent and ability." I admire him endlessly, and since that day, I have fallen in love with Master Liu out of control."

Lu Xue's words are very attractive, but not as attractive as her expression, but Liu Wei shrugged: "Miss Lu Xue is such a beauty, you fall in love with me so uncontrollably, I don't know what to do Alright." At this point, Liu Wei looked around, and then showed a wicked smile: "Miss Lu Xue is looking for a good place. There is no one around here, and it is quiet and beautiful. Why don't you serve me here? ?”

(End of this chapter)