"Thirty merits, dust and earth, eight thousand miles of clouds and moons. Don't wait, the young man's head is white, empty and sad!"

As the sun rose, the snow in the courtyard had not yet melted, the sun was shining, and the room was inexplicably lit up.

Zhao Kai stood at the desk in front of the window, drank a cup of hot rice wine, mentioned the wolf's hair, and read "Zhuang is hungry for Hulu meat, laughing and thirsty for Hun blood ......", and continued to write on the paper.

"Third brother, why didn't you go out to explore the snow and look for plums, but stayed in the room to drink alone?"

The curtain was lifted, and Zhao Gou walked in with a smile on his face and harmlessness.

After Zhao Kai finished writing, he put down the wolf and said with a smile: "Brother Jiu, why do you have time to come, come over and have a drink and warm up!"

Zhao Gou came over, saw the paper on the table, and couldn't help laughing: "Wang Song is no longer in body, I can't imagine that this guy's lyrics are still appreciated, the third brother is really in a good mood."

Zhao Kai shook his head and said, "Brother Jiu, I'm just wondering in my heart, what kind of person is this Wang Song?" Wu Neng picked up a gun and got on the horse, showing off his power in thousands of troops, Wen Neng became a poem in seven steps, and the pen was like a ghost. It is really incomprehensible how such a person should be a genius of heaven, how he would be so impulsive that he was defeated and died!"

Having said that, in addition to a small amount of regret in Zhao Kai's expression, there was more of a sense of schadenfreude.

Zhao Gou's face remained unchanged, and he said softly: "Third brother, I heard that this house is for a woman, but it is the Folding Moon Show of the Fugu Folding Family." This woman is beautiful and wonderful. Wang Song was trapped by love, and he was angry with the crown, and he was so angry that he could be regarded as a well-deserved death. ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, and both saw the banter in each other's eyes.

The two sat down, and the next person served tea, and quickly retreated.

Seeing that there was no one around, Zhao Gocai said: "Third brother, since the withdrawal of the old man last year, the eldest brother's opinion of me is uncertain. When I opened the Generalissimo's Mansion in Hebei, I also adhered to the holy will. Although he failed to wave his troops to rescue Tokyo, it was also a last resort. My eldest brother thinks that I have a heavy army, and I can't make it difficult for me everywhere, and I'm afraid that I won't stay long in Tokyo City. ”

Zhao Kai secretly despised in his heart, it was clear that you were afraid of the enemy like a tiger, and the Jurchens were so arrogant that they almost broke through Bianliang City. If Wang Song hadn't led his troops to help at that time, the city of Tokyo would have been broken a long time ago, and he would have become a prisoner of the Jurchens.

However, times have changed, and now everyone is talking about each other's weal and woe and involving each other's vital interests, so naturally they will not mention the previous mustard.

"Brother Jiu is right!"

Zhao Kai nodded and said: "Since the eldest brother ascended the throne, he has relied on Wang Song to get through the difficulties, but now he is less and less concerned about you and my brother, but is cynical and makes things difficult everywhere." Now, you and I have become a thorn in his side, a thorn in his flesh, and he wants to get rid of it quickly. You and I are sympathetic. ”

Zhao Gou knew in his heart that his third brother, who was loved by thousands of people, was not only the favorite of his father, Emperor Zhao Ji, but also won the favor of the ministers of the court.

Although he is "both civil and military", because his mother Wei Guifei is old and decrepit, she has long fallen out of favor, and she has long had no weight in the heart of Emperor Daojun.

But now is not the time to talk about this, Emperor Daojun has lost power, and now the eldest brother Zhao Huan is in power, how to deal with the current dilemma.

Zhao Gou glanced at Zhao Kai, shook his head and said: "Looking back now, it was still a happy time when Emperor Daojun was in power, you and my brother, wouldn't it be nice to be your own free prince quietly." Speaking of which, my father was very fond of you back then, if it weren't for the traitor, the current throne would be yours!"

During the Xuanhe period, although Zhao Huan was the eldest son and the crown prince, Zhao Ji's favorite son of Song Huizong was the third son Zhao Kai.

According to the Song Dynasty system, the clan did not receive a ministry. But Zhao Kai has been raising the Imperial City for several years. The main responsibilities of the Imperial City Division are to defend the Imperial City, reconnoiter the movements of the subjects, and lead nearly 3,000 guards and detectives. Moreover, the Imperial City Division is not controlled by the front division of the palace, and it is not subordinate to the Taiwan Inspectorate, and it is extremely powerful.

It is precisely because of this that it turns out that Li Guohu and Zhenshan Hu, who are ruthless in black and white, will be obedient in front of Zhao Kai and dare not be disobedient.

The temperaments and hobbies of Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan are very different. Zhao Ji is suave, and Zhao Huan behaves restrainedly; Zhao Ji is versatile, and Zhao Huan's vocal skills and music are nothing good"; Zhao Ji is known for being "lustful", and Zhao Huan is "quiet". Zhao Ji doesn't love Zhao Huan, and Zhao Huan also has a lot of opinions about what Zhao Ji did.

Because of this, Zhao Ji prefers Zhao Kai, who is the first in the imperial examination and has outstanding literary style. If it weren't for the Jin people going south, Zhao Ji was frightened, and it was rumored that Zhao Huan had been guilty, Neizen, and fled south with his beloved son Zhao Kai and the ministers, and Zhao Kai might have been the Ninety-Five Supreme.

Seeing Zhao Gou mention this, Zhao Kai shook his head and said: "That was all before, and now I am also walking on thin ice, and my eldest brother is also very critical of me." The Imperial City Division has now dropped from 30,000 to more than 20,000, not to mention nearly 1,000 people, and it is still admonished by those clear streams of the Imperial History Observatory from time to time, which is very annoying. Let's just say that last time, Zhao Gui was the official of the Imperial City Division, but he inexplicably killed Wang Song in the prison of Kaifeng Mansion. The eldest brother is good, and he told me not to make trouble, abide by the law, and be kind and love the people. Isn't that ridiculous, you say! ”

The corners of Zhao Gou's mouth raised slightly, and he shook his head and said, "Third brother, you are fine, but you are just worried about reprimanding." The eldest brother is already like a fish in my throat for me, accountability, reprimand, and it is inevitable to travel far away. If you go to the Northland, if you don't get it right, you will die and your name will be destroyed. I'm worried. ”

Zhao Kai looked around and said in a low voice: "If Emperor Daojun can return to the throne, won't your brother's troubles disappear?"

Zhao Gou was overjoyed, and he also lowered his voice and said: "Third brother, brother, I only want to be the king of Anle County, I don't want to be displaced and die in a foreign country." The younger brother is all looking forward to the third brother and the Daojun Emperor. ”

Zhao Kai nodded and said, "This matter has to be considered in the long run." Some of the humeral ministers in the DPRK need to be co-opted, divided and disintegrated, and this also requires the concerted efforts of you and my brothers to make everything work through. ”

Zhao Gou nodded and said, "Third brother, in your opinion, where do you need to start?"

Zhao Kai was just about to speak, when a knock sounded outside the door, "Lord Wang, Old Minister Geng and Tang Xiang came to visit." ”

Zhao Kai was overjoyed and said to Zhao Gou: "The big man we are looking for is here."

Zhao Kai was in front and Zhao Gou was behind, and Geng Nanzhong and Tang Ke were welcomed in.

Geng Nanzhong came to the room, met Zhao Gou's eyes, and then separated.

"Third brother, there are still some trivial matters to deal with in my house, so I will leave."

Zhao Gou was about to leave, but Zhao Kai grabbed his sleeve.

"Brother Jiu, the house is full of confidants, so don't shirk."

Zhao Kai said with a smile: "There are just some things that still need to be worked together, Brother Jiu is his own brother, it doesn't hurt to listen to it."

A few people sat down in the room, the next person went out, and walked away, leaving only Zhao Kai and four people in the house.

"His Royal Highness King Yun, His Royal Highness King Kang, Weichen and the old minister came here today, just to talk to the two highnesses and spit out the grievances in their hearts."

Tang Ke spoke first and provoked the topic.

"Wang Song's soldiers were defeated and died, and the official family protected the guilty officials of the Loyal and Righteous Army, but blamed me and other old ministers in every way, which is heart-wrenching to think about."

Tang Ke's face was uncertain, and he continued to complain:

"Wang Song's aide Ouyang Che dared to go to the official house, accusing the old minister of being able to be a chapter and sentence, lacking in resourcefulness, jealousy and jealousy, and not a minister of the society, he could not be allowed to arbitrarily control the affairs of the country, and he could be granted the post of reading to make him discuss the Tao and the state. Chen Dong also wrote a book, accusing the old minister and Weichen of being scholars, misleading the country and the people, and should be a bachelor of Hanlin and not suitable for auxiliary government. You say that the officials say that they do not punish such people who are pretending to be powerful, who are scheming, and who have ill intentions, are not guilty. Isn't that ridiculous?"

Ouyang Che and Chen Dong had returned to Tokyo City from Hedong, and the two of them ran around to shout for Wang Song. Although the two were impeached by hundreds of officials, they were suppressed by the emperor and not pursued.

Zhao Gou shook his head and said: "The official family is mean and unkind, and the subordinates of the loyal and righteous army are arrogant, and even the old minister Geng dares to slander him." The official family once said in private that Wang Song's death was all for public and private use, and he was eager to kill all the traitors in the court. If it goes on like this, above the court, there is still a place for us to stand. Speaking of which, we are all frustrated. Pathetic, alas!"

He sighed for a long time, his face solemn, and he didn't know whether it was true or not.

Zhao Kai also shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Brother Jiu's words are deeply in line with my heart. Since the official family ascended the throne, my Imperial City Division has become a thorn in the side of the official family, in addition to a large reduction in the number of people, the authority has also been greatly weakened. I don't think it will be long before the Imperial City Division will be disbanded naturally. I'm sure I'll be given a place to have fun with the people. ”

"His Royal Highness King Yun, if this is the case, the old minister also wants to be like you and return to the countryside."

Geng Nanzhong finally opened his mouth, and his expression was indescribably lonely.

"In the first year of Jingkang, Lao Chen and Nie Chang were ordered to sue for peace, Nie Chang was killed in Hedong, and Lao Chen was almost not spared in Hebei, and fortunately met with His Royal Highness King Kang in Xiangzhou. The old minister assisted His Royal Highness King Kang in recruiting troops to King Qin, but who knew that Jin was powerful, and we could not rush to Tokyo as soon as possible. The rest of the story, a few people know. ”

After saying so much in one breath, Geng Nanzhong coughed lightly. Zhao Gou hurriedly continued.

"The official family blamed me and the old minister for not being able to make inroads, saying that we were afraid of the enemy like tigers and put the court in danger. The official family has made things difficult and accused me several times, which has made the old minister and me lose face, isn't this wronged! ”

Whether it is Zhao Gou or Geng Nanzhong, they have no shame for their bad deeds of being cowardly as a mouse and avoiding enemies, but they have words and call themselves songs. Everyone understands in their hearts that the current predicament of everyone is caused by Zhao Huan, and if you want to change the situation, you must change your course and find another way.

Tang Ke deliberately sighed and said: "In the eventful season of the country, it is a pity that the monarchs and ministers cannot work together. In today's situation, I am afraid that only Emperor Daojun can come forward to make the court, the monarch and the minister one, and tide over the difficulties together. Today's officials are still too young. ”

Tang Ke understood that his glory and wealth came from Geng Nanzhong. Geng Nanzhong is now thinking differently, and he can only follow step by step. Zhao Huan is indecisive and mean, and perhaps following him is not a good choice.

Zhao Gou knew it and said in a low voice: "It seems that the key to this matter still depends on the meaning of the Emperor." Third brother, this matter is up to you. ”

Although everyone is a child of the royal family, their foundation in the court is still light, and if they want to change their ways, they still need to push a big man out.

No matter what aspect it is, Daojun Emperor Zhao Ji is naturally the most suitable choice. Zhao Huan had no choice but to ascend the throne, but Zhao Ji's favorite was Zhao Kai, the king of Yun.

Zhao Kai's face was solemn, he lowered his voice, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, I'll arrange it for the Emperor." Geng Xianggong, Tang Xianggong, from now on, we will be people in the same boat. Everyone must be in the same boat and help each other. Old Minister Geng, what do you say? ”

Geng Nanzhong nodded and said in a deep voice: "What the old minister did was not for his own selfishness, but for the world of the Great Song Dynasty. King Yun, the old minister looks at you with your horse. ”

As the emperor of the emperor, just for the disagreement between the two and worried about his own high-ranking officials, Geng Nanzhong easily pressed the treasure to his other disciple.

Whether it is stupid, or too clever, or the heart of a villain, only facts can prove it.