The dream of a lonely hero

There is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. The fact that Anguo Jiedushi Li Weidong and Xishan Duzhe Guo Jin were ordered to secretly investigate Weizhou Jiedushi Fu Yanqing's rebellion was still leaked. The civil and military officials of the whole court were secretly discussing it. The emperor rewarded Fu Yanqing heavily, and Fu Yanqing "died of illness" on the way to Fengxiang Prefecture. Fu Wang Zhao Guangmei was overjoyed and summoned his confidants Fan Yong, Li Mu, Yan Ju, Sun Yu, Zhang Ping, Yan Huaizhong, and Wang Jixun to the Yin'an Hall of the Wangfu to discuss matters.

Zhao Guangmei smiled happily and said, "Haha! Old man Fu Yanqing died not long after Li Weidong and Guo Jin investigated secretly. That's fine, but he died after the government rewarded him generously. How can there be such a coincidence in the world!"

Wang Jixun smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are right! Fu Yanqing must have been found out by Li Weidong and Guo Jin to plot a rebellion. The government was kind-hearted and took his face into consideration so that it was inconvenient to publicize it. They gave him a generous reward as a warning, and he was ashamed to commit suicide out of fear of crime!"

Sun Yu said: "This is mostly your subjective conjecture, right?"

Wang Jixun said dissatisfiedly: "What subjective conjecture! If Fu Yanqing didn't investigate him, he wouldn't die. If yellow mud fell into the crotch, it was either shit or shit. If he was treasonous, he was an attempted treason! Need I say more! Who among the civil and military officials in the court doesn't think so?"

Zhao Guangmei turned to look at Fan Yong and said: "What do you think, Mr. Minghe?"

Fan Yong said: "No matter what the facts are, there are many court officials who speculate and infer like this."

Zhao Guangmei stood up and said, "Fu Yanqing is plotting a rebellion, how can his horse, Jin Wang Zhao Guangyi, be unrelated! Let's go all out and take this opportunity to drag Zhao Guangyi into the water."

Fan Yong said, "I just received a secret report that Jin Wang Fei Fu Liuting, the daughter of Fu Yanqing, died of a sudden illness last night."

Zhao Guangmei said angrily, "Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Guangyi, a wolf-like ferocious bee! What sudden illness death, no one would believe it! Fu Liuting died at this time, not earlier or later. In order to cling to Fu Yanqing's big tree, she died at this time. Shu, worshipped Fu Liuting as a god, but now he discarded her and killed her as soon as possible, despicable and shameless! Ha ha ha! If you want to cut off your tail and survive, forget it! "

Wang Jixun said: "The behavior of Jin Wang Zhao Guangyi shows that he is trying to cover up his own crimes. He and Fu Yanqing, the father-in-law and son-in-law, deliberately conspired to rebel, and when they saw that the matter was exposed, they killed the princess. Your Highness, this is a godsend opportunity for him!"

Zhao Guangmei said: "Contact the civil and military ministers who are close to the court to write a letter to the emperor to impeach Zhao Guangyi." He looked at Fan Yong while speaking.

Fan Yong thought and shook his head, saying: "No. If it is true as Wang Jixun speculated, Fu Yanqing committed suicide after his rebellion failed, and if he really has something to do with the King of Jin, what will the emperor do?"

Zhao Guangmei said: "Kill without mercy."

Fan Yong said: "Wrong. Your Highness, may I ask who Fu Yanqing is? Who is the King of Jin?"

Zhao Guangmei said: "Fu Yanqing is a meritorious official of the Six Dynasties, and his students and former officials are all over the world. The emperor's favor to him is unmatched by anyone in the court, and the King of Jin is the royal brother."

Fan Yong said: "That's right. If his father-in-law and son-in-law are really rebellious, one is a meritorious official that he relies on, and the other is the emperor's flesh and blood brother. This is the biggest scandal in the Song Dynasty. How can the emperor announce it to the public? Your HighnessIf this scandal is exposed, the emperor will be furious, and the only one who will suffer is your highness. If his father-in-law and son-in-law did not rebel, why did your highness report him? The emperor will definitely punish your highness for making groundless accusations and using public opinion to satisfy personal feelings. " Zhao Guangmei suddenly realized: "Mr. Minghe's words are very true! Please advise, sir, tomorrow the emperor will summon me, the king of Jin and the prime ministers to discuss the commander of the Imperial Guards Palace Front Division. The king wants to recommend his own person. What do you think?" Fan Yong hurriedly said: "No! The Palace Front Division is the heart of the emperor, how can others be involved." Zhao Guangmei said: "Then why did the emperor summon us to discuss it?" Fan Yong said: "This is the emperor's wisdom. The emperor wants to use this to see who wants to take over the Palace Front Division." Zhao Guangmei said: "What if the king of Jin recommends his own people? ”

Fan Yong said: "The father-in-law of the Prince of Jin, Fu Yanqing, failed to take charge of the Palace Front Division and lost his life. No matter how stupid the Prince of Jin is, he would not be so stupid. I think it has been more than a year since your dear relative Han Yun was dismissed from the Palace Front Commander. The emperor should have a candidate in mind."

Purple Palace. Zhao Kuangyin discussed the selection of the commander of the Palace Front Division with the Prince of Jin Zhao Guangyi, the Prince of Fu Zhao Guangmei, the Prime Minister Zhao Pu, and the Prime Minister Shen Shunyi. The former commander of the Palace Front Division, Han Yun, was dismissed, and the Prince of Wei Fu Yanqing, who was recommended by the Western Mansion, died. Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Guangmei, Zhao Pu, and Shen Shunyi dared to say anything. After a moment of silence, Zhao Kuangyin said: "Shunyi, the military affairs of the Palace Front Division are now in the hands of Zhang Jin, the Palace Front Commander, right?"

Shen Shunyi said: "Reporting to your majesty, it is correct. Although Zhang Jin has a bad temper, he is a loyal and brave man, so he is good enough to act as the deputy director of the Palace Front Department. "

Zhao Kuangyin changed the subject and said: "Yesterday's victory report, Xishan Commander Guo Jin defeated 100,000 Liao troops at Shiling Pass with a small force. He was the bravest of the three armies and led the troops. He killed the Liao State's Great Ji King Yelu Dilie with a sword and captured the Little Ji King Yelu Shabao alive. His merits are outstanding. If he does not reward him generously, it will not be enough to motivate the soldiers of the three armies!"

Shen Shunyi said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Zhao Kuangyin said: "Shunyi, the day for Guo Jin to return to the court is coming soon, right?"

Shen Shunyi said: "The third day of next month."

Zhao Kuangyin said: "I want to send an important official in the court to Xishan, one to reward the soldiers of the three armies of Xishan, and the other to welcome Guo Jin back to the court. Who do you think is suitable? ”

Zhao Pu guessed the emperor’s thoughts: since the emperor summoned him to discuss with the prime minister Shen Shunyi, the Prince of Jin, and the Prince of Fu, the person who would reward the three armies in Xishan should be one of the four present, and said: “Your Majesty! I think it would be best to send the prime minister or the prince to show the emperor’s grace, but Shunyi and I are busy with official duties and have no way to split ourselves.”

Zhao Kuangyin looked at the Prince of Jin and the Prince of Fu.

Guo Jin was stubborn and did not get along with most of the court officials. He had no personal relationship with the civil officials and military generals. The civil and military officials of the Song Dynasty were well known, and the Prince of Fu avoided him like the plague. He hurriedly said: “Your Majesty! I wanted to go to Xishan, but I am too busy, so I’d better trouble the Prince of Jin!”

The Prince of Jin Zhao Guangyi had been thinking with his head down. The emperor summoned important officials to discuss the selection of the commander-in-chief of the Palace Front Division, so why did he mention Xishan again?Guo Jin from Xishan Mountain, this Guo Jin may become the head of the Palace Front Department; Prince Fu was unwilling to go, so he asked for permission himself and pulled Guo Jin to his camp, saying: "Your Majesty! I am willing to serve."

Zhao Kuangyin said: "Then I will trouble Prince Jin! Zeping (Zhao Pu), Shunyi, and Wenhua (Zhao Guangmei), you discuss how much money and goods are needed to reward the soldiers of Xishan Mountain, and how many people the imperial envoy Prince Jin will bring. Please report as soon as possible. Prince Jin will set off in five days."

Five days later, Prince Jin was ordered to lead 500 imperial guards to the Treasury Department of the Privy Council to receive brocade, gold, silver, and imperial wine to reward the soldiers of Xishan Mountain. Twenty-eight carriages were filled, and he bid farewell to Emperor Zhao Kuangyin and set off. Prince Jin's convoy passed through the Daodefang Street in the capital, and saw a mansion being built next to the street, with many workers busy. The King of Jin looked at the double eaves of the gatehouse of the mansion and was shocked. He thought: This is the specification of the prince's mansion. Who has been promoted to the prince? It is impossible that I don't know anything about such a big thing. He hurriedly ordered his servants to inquire. After a while, the servants reported that the mansion was built by Guo Jin, the commander of Xishan. The King of Jin was shocked again. This was clearly beyond the rules. How could a fifth-rank military officer dare to be so bold? Why did the civil and military officials in the court turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear? It was because of Guo Jin's power. Guo Jin, Guo Jin, you have another piece of evidence in my hands. I am not afraid that you will not submit to me. For example, the office area of ​​the section chief cannot exceed that of the minister. If it exceeds the rules, it is called a violation of the rules. At most, you will be punished. In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was a big mistake. The punishment for officials who exceeded the rules was either dismissal or exile.

The entourage of the King of Jin included Wang Yande from the King of Jin’s mansion, Yan Yun, the “Flying Swallow”, Yuan Da, the “Double Mace Guardian”, Ming Ran, the “Iron Palm Zen Zeng”, and Liao Ran.

On this day, the King of Jin and his entourage passed by Yalong Mountain, and suddenly heard a gong sound. Seven or eight hundred minions rushed out of the mountain, pulling out guns and sticks. The leader, the King, was eight feet tall, wearing plain white sword sleeves, a plain white mask, holding a sharp sword, and the minions were all wearing black cloth masks. The King commanded the minions to charge at the King of Jin’s convoy, full of murderous intent. The King of Jin’s entourage Yan Yun, Yuan Da, Ming Ran, Liao Ran, and the five hundred imperial guards escorting the convoy hastily responded to the battle. The minions were all extraordinary in martial arts, not like bandits occupying the mountain, but like well-trained regular troops. Soon, the King of Jin’s imperial guards were killed in pieces. The King brandished a sharp sword and ran straight to the King of Jin. The King of Jin fled on his horse, but before he could run far, his horse was shot dead by the minions' arrows, and the King of Jin fell to the ground. The Great King leaped over and swung his sword to stab the King of Jin. Yan Yun, who was fighting with the minions, was watching all directions and hearing all directions. Seeing that the King of Jin was in danger, he tiptoed to the ground and flew over. He blocked the King's sword with the Green Dragon Sword in his hand and fought with the King. After more than 20 rounds of fierce fighting, the Great King was brave and stabbed Yan Yun in the shoulder and bled profusely. While Yan Yun was stunned, the Great King left him and chased the King of Jin. While Yan Yun was fighting with the Great King, the King of Jin hurriedly got up, and Yuan Da also rushed out from the minions to protect the King of Jin and fled. After running three to five hundred steps, the Great King caught up with him. Yuan Da waved his double maces to fight. After fighting for seven or eight rounds, Yuan Da was defeated and suffered three sword wounds. He was kicked over by the Great King, and the Great King left him and chased the King of Jin. The King of Jin ran forward like a soulless man. The King's sword was only an inch away from the King's heart.To intercept the king and fight. Yan Yun knew that his martial arts skills were inferior to the king, so he had to fight desperately. A man fighting desperately is invincible. Although the king was a martial arts expert, he was still afraid of facing a desperate man. Yan Yun fought him for thirty rounds with his desperate heart and barely fought a draw. The King of Jin ran into the valley in front and disappeared as if he had lost his soul. The king was anxious and had to use all his skills. How could Yan Yun not use his best skills? After fighting for more than ten rounds, Yan Yun's throat was pressed by the king's sword, and Yan Yun's Qinglong sword was also pressed against the king's throat. The king glared and said angrily: "How can a common man kill like you!" Yan Yun thought that only by killing this king could the King of Jin be safe, so he made up his mind to die together, and stabbed forward with the Qinglong sword in his hand. After a fight with him, the king knew that he would do this. He quickly turned his neck to one side, and his neck was cut by his sword with a two-inch long bloody wound. He was so scared that his soul flew away. He twisted his body and ran out of the distance, saying fiercely: "Yan Yun is so filthy, you are so cruel!" He didn't care about chasing and killing King Jin anymore, and turned back. Yan Yun didn't chase him, and rushed to the valley where King Jin fled. He turned into the valley and looked around for King Jin. King Jin took advantage of the fight between Yan Yun and the king to flee into the valley and hide in the bushes. He carefully saw that Yan Yun was alone, and observed for a long time. Seeing that there was no king chasing him, he crawled out of the bushes to meet Yan Yun.

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