The dream of a lonely hero

It is said that Zhao Guangyi and his party had left Dingzhou for more than one day and set foot on Xiangzhou territory. Seeing that it was getting dark, they went to Xiangzhou Posthouse to stay. After dinner, Zhao Guangyi went back to his room to rest. Just as he lay down, he heard the sound of a woman crying "woooo" from the next room. He was tired from the journey and didn't care about it, but the crying became louder and louder, disturbing him to fall asleep. He ordered his attendant Wang Yande to go out and find out what happened. After a long time, Wang Yande reported the situation to Zhao Guangyi.

It turned out that Wang Renshan, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, was ordered to lead troops to attack Shu. He robbed children's jade and silk, opened the treasury without authorization, concealed wealth, arbitrarily withheld money for Shu soldiers' luggage, massacred surrendered soldiers, and allowed soldiers to plunder. He was demoted to the third level of the Right Guard General. However, he relied on the fact that he was the confidant of the emperor Zhao Kuangyin when he was the governor, and refused to repent and refused to return all the children's jade and silk and wealth that he had robbed. The civil and military officials in the court knew that he was the emperor's favorite and all pretended to be deaf and dumb. Zhao Guangmei, the prince of Fu, was trying to establish his authority. All officials dared not touch Wang Renshan, but he dared to do so and reported to the emperor. The emperor was furious and wanted to severely punish Wang Renshan. Wang Renshan's colleagues in the emperor's military headquarters pleaded for him, and Wang Renshan was demoted again - the eighth-rank militia in Jeju. Wang Renshan was so angry that he fell ill. The prince of Fu repeatedly urged him to leave the capital as soon as possible. He was dying in Xiangzhou.

Zhao Guangyi was overjoyed when he heard this, thinking: Wang Renshan relied on his position as an official in the emperor's residence, and was arrogant and domineering on weekdays. He invaded Shu and looted, causing civil unrest and military rebellion, but he was only demoted three levels; he welcomed Xishandu General Guo Jin to the capital, but Guo Jin had an accident on the way, but he was demoted thirty levels; this time he finally got rid of the anger in his heart, no, he would not let him rest in peace even if he died. He said, "Bad luck! Wang Yande passed on the order of this government: Gao Qiong, Dai Xing, Yang Mao, and Mi Chao quickly drove Wang Renshan and his party out of the post house, and buried him alive if they were half a step slower." Wang Yande received the order and retreated. At this time, Zhao Guangyi was neither sleepy nor tired, and wanted to find Feng Zan to go out and enjoy the night view of Xiangzhou. Before he stepped out of the door, Feng Zan came in.

Zhao Guangyi said with a pleasant face, "This government was just about to invite you to go out for a walk, but I didn't expect you to have expected it."

Feng Zan said, "My lord! How could I have expected it? I heard the noise and went out and met Gao Qiong and others who were driving away the family in the post house. I asked and found out that it was the order of the lord. Who made the lord so angry?"

Zhao Guangyi told him everything. Feng Zan thought for a moment and said, "No. Please take back your order, my lord."

Zhao Guangyi was puzzled and said, "Wang Renshan has committed many evil deeds. He is always taking advantage of others. Today is the time for our government to establish its prestige. How can we let him get away with it?"

Feng Zan said, "My lord, please stop Gao Qiong and others from acting rashly, and then order the 'good doctor' Ma Shouzhi to treat Wang Renshan. I will explain to you later."

Zhao Guangyi had been depressed for a long time since he was demoted to Dingzhou. He was about to show his power to release the evil in his heart, but he didn't expect Feng Zan to persuade him. Knowing Feng Zan's resourcefulness and foresight, he followed his advice.

Zhao Guangyi and Feng Zan walked quickly to the door of Wang Renshan's room. Yang Mao and Mi Chao shouted and cursed, and threw things from the room to the outside. Wang Renshan and his servants tried to stop him, but Gao Qiong and Dai Xing beat him to the ground with three punches and two kicks. The woman in the room burst into tears."Sir! Sir! Please! I will leave when my master dies!" Yang Mao cursed: "Old pig and dog! Shut up! You disturbed my master's sleep, I will bury you alive!" He dragged the woman's arm to the door. Mi Chao said: "Gao Qiong and Dai Xing, why don't you get Wang Renshan out of the posthouse? You will bring bad luck to the master. Can you afford to offend him!"

Zhao Guangyi shouted: "Stop! How dare you be so rude to Lord Wang? Don't you want to live?" Gao Qiong, Dai Xing, Yang Mao, Mi Chao froze. Yang Mao rushed to say: "I am serving--" Zhao Guangyi slapped him and said angrily: "You are crazy! Get out of here!" Yang Mao covered his face and ran away. Gao Qiong, Dai Xing, Mi Chao also ran out.

Liaoran, Yanyun, Li Bin, Yuanda, Ma Yin, Ma Shouzhi, Lu Shouwei, Li Jun, Fu Dun, Sang Zan, and Fu Qian were very tired and lay down but had not fallen asleep. They heard the noise outside the window but ignored it. Finally, they heard the voice of their master Zhao Guangyi and rushed out. Zhao Guangyi hurriedly ordered Liaoran, Yanyun and others to pack up the bags thrown out by Yang Mao and Mi Chao and move them into the room. He helped the lady who was lying on the doorstep. The lady was in her twenties and bowed, saying: "My benefactor! Thank you very much! I bow to you. May I ask your name?"

Zhao Guangyi said: "Please stand up! I am Zhao Tingyi, the new governor of Kaifeng. You are the beloved wife of Brother Ren Shan, right? How is Brother Ren Shan?"

The lady said: "So it's the Southern Court! I am the wife of Ren Shan. Ren Shan——he——" cried non-stop.

Zhao Guangyi entered the room. Wang Renshan was over fifty years old, his face was pale, he was barely breathing, his eyes were closed, and he lay on the bed like a corpse. Zhao Guangyi ordered the good doctor Ma Shouzhi to treat him, and asked about Wang Renshan's wife's health. After Wang Renshan's servants, Liaoran, Yanyun and others cleaned up the room, he and Feng Zan returned to their own residence.

Zhao Guangyi said to Feng Zan: "Sir! How can Wang Renshan, a dying man, be useful to this government?"

Feng Zan said: "Who is Wang Renshan?"

Zhao Guangyi said: "Wang Renshan is one of the 'eight wings' of the emperor's residence."

Feng Zan said: "Not only that. He is also the confidant of the confidants of the emperor since he took office. The crime he committed by leading troops to attack Shu is enough to behead."

Zhao Guangyi said: "At that time, it was Prime Minister Zhao Pu who asked the emperor for mercy, and Wang Renshan was only demoted three levels."

Feng Zan said: "Why did the emperor grant it?" He paused. "Prime Minister Zhao Pu is so shrewd and calculating. If he hadn't Some speculated that the future emperor pardoned Wang Renshan out of pity for the old relationship, so why would he plead for him? Besides, if Wang Renshan had not been secretly protected and indulged by the emperor, how could he dare to act so wildly? After Wang Renshan was convicted, he did not repent and refused to return all the children's jade and silk and property he had robbed. This was a crime of deceiving the emperor and should be punished according to the law. Under the relentless pursuit of King Fu, he was only demoted. " Zhao Guangyi said: "The emperor is really kind to Wang Renshan." Feng praised: "The emperor's kindness to him is naturally reasonable. My lord, after the founding of the Song Dynasty, Wang Renshan served as the Wude Envoy and the Zuo Feilong Envoy. In the second year of Jianlong, he was appointed as the General of the Right Army Guard and served as the Privy Councilor. Later, he was sent to JingnanInspector; in the second year of Qiande, he was promoted to Deputy Privy Councilor, Judge of the Resident Office, Three Departments and Knowing Kaifeng Prefecture, and Governor of Tokyo and Da Nei Du Deployment; which position is not the most important. How many people in the court can compare with the emperor's trust in him? I guess that the emperor will still use him, no, reuse him. " Zhao Guangyi nodded slowly and said: "But, he looks like he is dying and has not much time left!" Feng praised: "Even if he dies, the emperor will remember your feelings and do things for the emperor to sympathize with the ministers who follow the dragon, which is exactly what the emperor cannot do in a high-sounding manner. If he is saved by the lord, the hidden huge benefits are self-evident. " Zhao Guangyi secretly admired his foresight and said: "The king of Fu did not understand the emperor's intention and reported Wang Renshan. How can the emperor not be jealous of the king of Fu? How can the king of Fu have a peaceful life! ”

Feng Zan said: "It takes time to melt the ice and snow."

After a while, Taoist Ma Shouzhi came into the room and greeted Zhao Guangyi. He reported the diagnosis of Wang Renshan and said: "Report to the Southern Court! Lord Wang's anger lasted too long. If he is not treated immediately, his life will be in danger. I have prescribed a medicine for him. His servants have bought it and are decocting it."

Zhao Guangyi said: "Can he recover?"

Ma Shouzhi said: "At most ten days, at least five days, he will be free of life. If you want to recover, you need to treat heart disease with heart medicine."

Zhao Guangyi said: "Master Ma has carefully treated Lord Wang. If he is cured, this government will definitely reward him handsomely. ”

Ma Shouzhi left as promised. It was past three o'clock, and Feng Zan also said goodbye to rest. For five consecutive days, Zhao Guangyi visited Wang Renshan twice a day, and Ma Shouzhi waited by Wang Renshan's bed every day. Wang Renshan had already woken up, and his wife had already told him everything about Zhao Guangyi's rescue. Wang Renshan looked at Zhao Guangyi with tears of gratitude, unable to speak. Zhao Guangyi sat on the chair opposite his bed, holding the medicine and feeding him with a spoon. Wang Renshan was grateful and struggled to get up. Zhao Guangyi hurriedly put down the medicine bowl, helped him sit down, and said: "Brother Renshan, take care of yourself!"

Wang Renshan choked and said: "Nan Ya is very kind! Wang Renshan will repay you in the next life!"

Zhao Guangyi said: "Huh! Don't say such depressing words, Brother Renshan, take good care of your illness, you will be cured in a few days. What a great favor, I am so embarrassed. I am so lucky to be able to do my little bit for Brother Renshan!"

Wang Renshan was so excited that he rolled off the sickbed and knelt on the ground to thank him. Zhao Guangyi leaned over and carried him to the sickbed, saying: "Brother, please don't do that! You will shorten my life!"

Wang Renshan's tears still flowed, saying: "The Southern Court is so kind, how can I, a lowly official, repay it!"

Zhao Guangyi said angrily: "Brother, you said that, I am really surprised. My brother is a loyal minister of the emperor, and he has made great contributions to the founding of the Song Dynasty. He can write thousands of words and win the battle of two armies. I respect him so much. I have always wanted to make friends with him, but I have never had the opportunity. It is a blessing from heaven that we meet in Xiangzhou!"

Wang Renshan felt ashamed. He never looked at him straight in the eye. Today, he was so grateful for his kindness. He wanted to repay his kindness. He said, "Nan Ya! It's not polite to say such a thing.I've said it before, I, Wang Renshan, am in trouble now and have nothing to repay you, so from today on, this life belongs to you, Nan Ya."

Zhao Guangyi's face darkened, and he said, "Brother, you are too polite again! Brothers like you and I can no longer say such polite words! ”

Wang Renshan had a heart disease, but Zhao Guangyi treated him with great kindness and courtesy, and the disease was almost cured. Ten days later, Wang Renshan was almost cured. Zhao Guangyi said goodbye to him and returned to Beijing to take up his post. Before leaving, he gave him some money and property. The two said goodbye in tears.

After Zhao Guangyi returned to Beijing to meet the emperor, he hurried to Kaifeng Prefecture to take up his post. All the officials of Kaifeng Prefecture came to pay their respects, presented their handbooks, and reported their names. Zhao Guangyi looked down at the roster on the table, and found that nine out of ten were unfamiliar faces. He was unhappy and went back to the mansion to invite Fengzan to discuss.

Zhao Guangyi said: "The Kaifeng Prefecture today is not the Kaifeng Prefecture when I was in charge before. It was made a mess by Zhao Guangmei. Many new people are Zhao Guangmei's minions. This prefecture ordered Chai Yuxi to investigate carefully and remove them all within five days. What do you think, sir? ”

Feng Zan said: “No—at least not now.”

Zhao Guangyi said: “Why?”

Feng Zan said: “The emperor is dissatisfied with Fu Wang Zhao Guangmei because he is too powerful in Kyoto. It is also in accordance with heaven and people for Nan Ya to cut off Fu Wang’s minions, but it cannot be suspected of venting personal anger because of the rift with Fu Wang. If so, how can the emperor and the officials secretly evaluate Nan Ya? In order to win the hearts of heaven and the people, Nan Ya can start from the public interest, dismiss some incompetent government officials, and promote a group of people with both moral integrity and talent, including Nan Ya’s confidants. In this way, one can win the hearts of outstanding scholars who come from humble backgrounds and have no backing, secondly, it can make the talented people who once followed Fu Wang change their minds and join Nan Ya, and thirdly, it can complete the reputation of Nan Ya for selecting talents and appointing people with fairness, and people’s hearts will naturally be attached to Nan Ya. ”

Zhao Guangyi nodded and said: "Mr., you are right. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world."

Feng Zan said: "How about Zhang Jing, the former commander of the Palace Front Division, who is imprisoned in Kaifeng Prefecture?"

Zhao Guangyi said: "He committed suicide in prison two days before I took office. Zhao Guangmei was really quick and ruthless."

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