Chapter 462: Petition for Nomination
Sun Fu defected!?
Jianyan Chaotang was full of joy.
What an inspiring thing to do!
This shows that Gaozong has a good way of governing the country and is admired by all the people, and it also shows that the Jianyan court has won the hearts of the people, and even Sun Fu has come to defect.
Who is Sun Fu? He was the prime minister of the Jingkang period and the master of the crown prince Zhao Chen. Jin Kou abducted the second emperor and left, he and Uncle Zhang tied themselves to Jinying at night, willing to accompany the two saints for the rest of their lives, unswervingly, and left a virtuous name among the people.
Now that Zhang Shuye is serving in the autonomous region, he and Zhao Huan Nangui stayed in the autonomous region for several months, and then resolutely abandoned the lord and went to Lin'an to seek a job.
He is a giant sail against the current, and he is the gospel of the court!
Zhao Gou was also a little excited for a while, but he still had doubts in his heart.
The person who gave his life to Zhao Huan, what made him give up his old master? There may be covetions for power and wealth, but can they be the whole reason for his abandonment of the Lord? And by what means did they come back from the Kingdom of Jin? Did he flee back, or did he come back with some kind of mission from the Jin people? If it is the latter, Sun Fu's purpose of entering Beijing is extremely sinister; If it is the former, Sun Fu is just an old man who sells his reputation.
No matter how many doubts there are, Zhao Gou must summon Sun Fu for the name of Renjun, and also for a deeper understanding of Zhao Huan and the true purpose of Sun Fu.
"Old minister Sun Fu knocks to see Your Majesty! Long live our emperor! Banzai!! Hooray!! β
When he saw Sun Fu kneeling on the ground, Zhao Gou couldn't help but feel bitterness in his heart, and his eyes were full of sourness.
During the Jingkang period, he was a famous man in the world, elegant and erudite, and a dignified jade-faced prime minister, and now he has become a twilight and declining man with a wrinkled face, how many hardships has he experienced over the years? How much bullying have you suffered?
After a while, Zhao Gou remembered that Sun Fu was still kneeling on the ground, and he personally stepped forward to help him up and said, "Old lady, you have suffered!" β
Sun Fu choked and said: "The mountains and rivers are broken, the white bones are exposed, thousands of miles of red land, and all the people are displaced. Compared with the suffering of the people and everything His Majesty has paid for the rejuvenation of the country, what the old minister has experienced is only the tip of the iceberg, which is insignificant! It is a great fortune to be able to return to his hometown in his twilight years, and it is a great luck to be favored by His Majesty again and contribute to the society. The old minister has nothing else to ask for, but he wants to die for the Great Song Dynasty! β
The sincere words infected Zhao Gou, and he was busy giving Sun Fu a seat and letting the inner serve tea. After Sun Fu thanked him again, he raised his glass and sucked lightly, and when he saw that Zhao Gou also had the same tea in front of him, he couldn't help but be surprised: "Your Majesty also drinks this tea on weekdays?" β
Zhao Gou smiled and said: "At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, all kinds of wastes were waiting to be rebuilt, and silver taels were needed everywhere to fill it. The fragrance of tribute tea is worth a thousand gold, how can I be extravagant and wasteful for tea. Although this tea is bitter, it refreshes the mind, clears the brain, and refreshes the heart, so that I can taste the suffering of the world, and always remind me what I should do for the common people. β
Sun Fu stood up and bowed and bowed: "The Great Song Dynasty has His Majesty, it is really a blessing in misfortune!" Under the rule of Your Majesty, our Celestial Empire will surely make the country rich and prosperous! β
Zhao Gou didn't seem to be interested in this kind of compliment, he didn't answer, just waved his hand casually, and motioned for Sun Fu to sit down.
After Sun Fu took his seat, he carefully observed the house, and found that the layout of this house was simple, not even as good as the bedroom of ordinary high-ranking officials, and he couldn't help but say in a lost voice: "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, but you live in such a simple house, which makes you feel embarrassed to be a courtier!" The old minister will take His Majesty as an example and spread His Majesty's frugality throughout the country, and all the people will follow suit! β
"A little trivial, why preach!"
Zhao Gou suddenly changed his words and said: "If you are not in her position and do not seek her own government, the old lady does not know how heavy the burden is on my body." Now there are many internal and external troubles, I am worried all day long, and I can only conclude after repeated deliberation in dealing with state affairs, and I am exhausted by all kinds of thingsβ’β’β’β’β’β’Oh, how is my eldest brother now? β
Finally got to the point. 12
Sun Fu knew that a few words of praise and gratitude, no matter how sincere and beautiful they were, they were only pleasant for a moment, and Zhao Gou would not take them to heart. If he doesn't come up with something substantial to convince him, it would be a fool's dream to win Zhao Gou's favor.
As long as there is a place where human beings gather in this world, there must be an eternal unspoken rule, and if you don't meet the requirements of this rule, you won't integrate into this group, and even if you reluctantly join, you will be excluded everywhere.
The unspoken rule is: vote for the name!
It's a complicated rule.
For the grass bandits, the name is just to kill one or several people who have nothing to do with them or not, and it is simple and effective to make up your mind and take the knife in hand.
For officialdom, it is not enough to make up your mind and fall with a knife in your hand, you have to show allegiance in your heart and in action, so that the superior can feel that you are his most loyal dog.
Because there are only two kinds of people in the officialdom, friend and foe, and if you don't swear allegiance to the death, you are mortal enemies, and there will never be an intermediate state. In the eyes of the emperor, ministers are only divided into good dogs and mad dogs, and if they don't relieve the emperor's worries, they are mad dogs.
The emperor's petition must be vicious, and there will be no blood in killing; Be loyal, and flattery is not visible.
"Your Majesty's affection is siblings, although it is difficult to separate the flesh and blood from thousands of miles away, it is really a benevolent monarch through the ages!"
Sun Fu slapped a sycophant and said unhurriedly: "Zhao Huan is doing well in the autonomous region now, just like an idle prince, often talking with the Emperor Taishang and the emperors, and he is in a good mood." However, in his spare time, he frowned, secretly hurting himself, and seemed to have endless sourness. Perhaps the pain caused by Jingkang's humiliation was too great, and he couldn't calm down for a while. The old minister has been channeling, and I hope that he will cheer up, assist His Majesty in governing the Great Song Dynasty, and return the shame given by Jin Kou. But he was willing to be depressed, settled in the autonomous region, and even ignored His Majesty's order, which was really unbearable for the old minister! β
Zhao Gou was very useful, called Zhao Huan's name, and made Sun Fu's position clear, he had stood by his side without hesitation, leaving no way back.
At the same time, Zhao Gou's inner anxiety also lightened, the more depressed Zhao Huan was, the more shameless he was to see Jiangnan's father, the happier he was, as long as Zhao Huan did not have the ambition of restoration and did not threaten his throne, he didn't bother to pay attention to this dead king. However, his father and brother are potential dangers after all, and he can only sleep comfortably if they are kept under his nose and under the constant surveillance of Ouchi's guards.
"Big brother is deeply injured!"
Zhao Gou looked up to the sky and sighed, his face was full of sadness, and he scolded him again: "Your Majesty Qinzong is my eldest brother, and he was also the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, how can the old lady call him by his name?" The eldest brother is already bitter enough, how can he be deprived of this dignity? If it is heard by someone who does not know the inside story, it is my order and misunderstands our brotherly feelings. Don't be so reckless in the future! β
Sun Fu was busy apologizing, and did not forget to praise Zhao Gou again. But he knew that these few words were still not enough, and they could not dispel the doubts in Zhao Gou's heart, and he had to explain the reason for the smooth return to the south.
Sun Fu suddenly bowed with joy and said, "Congratulations to Your Majesty!" Congratulations, Your Majesty! The old minister believes that it is the will of heaven for Qin Zong's return to the south! β
"Providence!?"
"It is indeed providence!"
Ignoring Zhao Gou's incomprehensible gaze, he said unhurriedly: "Last year, the Great Disaster of the Golden Country, there was no harvest of summer grain, and the victims were all over the field. The people all dug treasures and made nets and bows to the rivers and mountains, but it was a drop in the bucket, and it was difficult to make a living by fishing and hunting. Later, Jin Kou invaded the Song Dynasty, the country was even more chaotic, and the guards of the Five Kingdoms City were lax, so we planned an escape plan, and led the pursuers all the way into the deep mountains and old forests, so that Qinzong and the old ministers could get out of the cage. Originally, Qinzong planned to return to Lin'an, but he suddenly changed his route and made a detour to the autonomous region. β
Zhao Gou was skeptical, and suddenly said in contemplation: "Maybe the eldest brother wants to see his father." If he goes, he will go, as long as he is comfortable, I will be happy!
Sun Fu said again: "Why do you want to congratulate Your Majesty? Why is it providence? When Qinzong went to see the Emperor, His Majesty would have the opportunity to welcome the two saints back to Beijing to enjoy the blessings. Although the two saints have not returned now, but the sincerity is open, one day His Majesty's sincerity will impress the two saints, and when the father and brother meet, the family reunion, will not become a beautiful talk. It is the old minister who congratulates His Majesty, and it is the will of God that allows His Majesty's family to gather in Lin'an! β
Zhao Gou had a sudden epiphany, and even said that the sky was as good as people wanted, and he constantly thanked God, but in his heart he despised Sun Fu, and after he defected, he made a plan to betray the old master, this vote is too realistic, right!?
But I like it!