After reading Qin Hui's recital about the Zheng brothers, Emperor Zhao Gou stood up and angrily threw the fold on the desk, which flicked on the table and fell to the ground with a "pop".

Qin Hui lowered his head and peeked, a hint of pride appeared in his heart.

Zhao Gou said angrily: "How can King Xiang use people so unobtrusively, how can such a pirate who is troubled and has a thief's heart not change his mind also be able to sponsor Jinghai Division?" What a disappointment for me! ”

"I allowed him to act expediently, but I didn't let him do anything wrong, act arbitrarily, and recklessly!" Zhao Gouxin said.

Qin Hui said hypocritically: "People's hearts are separated from their stomachs, maybe the Zheng brothers are too deeply hidden, wise and wise as King Xiang, and they have also been deceived by them." ”

"Humph! Fortunately, you put out this fire in time, otherwise it will definitely be a disaster for the tiger and a disaster for the future! Since Zheng Qing is dead, Zheng Guang will be imprisoned! Zhao Gou said.

"Do you do it according to the law?"

Zhao Gou repeated coldly: "I said, take the prison to prison, and wait for King Xiang to return to Beijing, and then deal with it!" ”

Qin Hui hurriedly bowed his head and said, "The minister obeys the order." ”

"The people of Jinghai Division, no one intercedes for them, right?"

"Nope."

Zhao Gou nodded and said, "It seems that they are not very popular with pirates. ”

The minister believes that it is because the law is greater than the human feelings. The rest of Jinghai Division are all law-abiding people, how could they risk the world's condemnation and intercede for these treacherous two? Qin Hui said.

He first wanted to isolate the Zheng brothers, showing that their thief nature was difficult to change, but it highlighted Qu Ping's improper employment.

Zhao Gou remembered Master Zeng Biao, who Qin Hui praised several times, and said: "This time, Zeng Biao, the head of the Criminal Department, is doing things decently, and he can be promoted to a foreigner. Tell him to be diligent and servant, and I will continue to pay attention to him. ”

"The minister thanked the emperor for Lord Zeng." Qin Hui glanced at the emperor, and saw that he was in a good mood, so he said, "Lord Zeng is on Fujian Road, and I heard something about King Xiang......

"Oh? Is it? It's been a long time since I've heard from him, so let's hear about it, what's the good thing? Zhao Gou sat down happily and said.

Although the case of the Zheng brothers was a momentary negligence on the part of Qu Ping, it could not erase his trust and important position in Zhao Gou's mind. can hear the news about Qu Ping thousands of miles away, Zhao Gou is still looking forward to it.

Qin Hui said: "Listening to the rumors of the merchants of Srivijaya, King Xiang helped the Queen of Srivijaya ascend the throne and set up a garrison base in Sriwijaya, stationing 3,000 soldiers and four cannons. ”

Zhao Gou didn't have time to think about it, and said with a smile: "Not bad......"

"Your Majesty, King Xiang helped Queen Srivijaya ascend the throne, and indeed gained a rare friend for the Great Song Dynasty. However, if you think about it, it is very scary! Qin Hui said.

Zhao Gou restrained his smile: "Why are you so scary when you think about it?" ”

Qin Hui said: "Your Majesty, what do you think, the army, since ancient times?" It's a weapon to win the world! King Xiang stationed 3,000 soldiers in the distant Nanyang, as well as four cannons, which is enough to sweep through the countries of Nanyang! In case King Xiang ......"

Speaking of this, Qin Hui deliberately stopped and said nothing, letting the emperor think for himself first.

"What do you want to say?" Zhao asked.

Qin Hui said: "The minister is afraid, and the minister doesn't dare to say." ”

Zhao Gou shouted: "Say! ”

Qin Hui begged: "The emperor pardons the minister's innocence, and the minister dares to say it." ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it!"

"Back to the emperor, it's not that the minister wants to frame King Xiang, the minister is just worried that King Xiang will bring his family and the country's heavy weapons, and send troops to garrison far away to guard the main road. In case he has a different heart, the emperor is beyond your reach! Qin Hui said bitterly.

Zhao Gou looked at Qin Hui, his face was gloomy.

Qin Hui lowered his head and pondered, does the emperor want to blame himself for being too talkative? Are you too anxious and don't grasp the time of the fire?

But I heard Zhao Gou say: "Aiqing has an extra heart for me, and it is not unreasonable." No wonder, why didn't King Xiang bring the county lord's wife and son, but only his first wife! If Aiqing's concerns come true, I have to guard against it! ”

Qin Hui said: "Your Majesty, is the minister talking too much? ”

"Da Song is now a big family, so I can't help but be too careful, I'm afraid that it will be too late to regret it!" Zhao Gou said with a calm face.

Qin Hui knew that Qu Ping's tree had deep roots, and it was impossible to cut down Qu Ping directly, so he had to first wave from his side branches and leaves, cut off Qu Ping's wings little by little, and finally knock down Qu Ping, so as to repay the hatred of the thorn cheeks back then.

Qin Hui said: "King Xiang has worked hard for the emperor and the court, and it is debatable to doubt King Xiang's loyalty." After Qin Hui finished speaking, he changed his words, "However, some people, whether they are loyal to the emperor or to King Xiang, it is unknown!" ”

Zhao Gou tasted Qin Hui's words, since Qu Ping assisted himself to ascend the throne, he traveled south and north, and established great achievements, while also accumulating countless contacts for himself, like Li Changzuo, Ku Tura, and even Duan Zhengxing and others, which of these princes who dominate one side is not a brother to Qu Ping? There are also Yue Fei and Lu Ji, both of whom are brothers whom Qu Ping once worshipped, and even Liu Guangshi regards Qu Ping as a good friend. On the contrary, he became a dignified son of heaven and became a person watching from the wall.

Zhao Gou gently tapped the table with two fingers, and Qin Hui's heart followed and uneasy.

"Your Majesty's ......" Qin Hui saw that the emperor was silent for a long time, and asked tentatively.

"Huizhi is right, I want to find out all those who only know King Xiang and don't know about me!" Zhao Gouxia decided to say. Ancestor Zhao Kuangyin is right, how can others be allowed to snore on the side of the couch, I can't allow this kind of person to exist!

Qin Hui testified to himself: "Since the return of the ministers, they have never formed a gang, and they are not afraid of offending anyone, they are only willing to be a pioneer for the emperor and clear the obstacles!" ”

Zhao Gou asked: "What is Aiqing's good strategy, which can not only sweep away lice, but also not hurt the muscles and bones?" ”

Qin Hui pondered for a while and said: "The minister is brave enough to temporarily reduce his title on the charge that King Xiang secretly made Qin Han kill the first emperor, neglected Jun's grace in vain, was arrogant and self-indulgent, and stationed troops overseas with bad intentions. ”

Zhao Gou was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and said, "The article of secretly making Qin Han kill the first emperor is too heavy, right?" This is a capital crime, and I don't think it's a crime until there is conclusive evidence. Moreover, Mu Guogong Yue flew back to Beijing and told me that King Xiang was asking Qin Han to find an opportunity to save the first emperor, not kill him. What I want is just to cut the title of King Xiang in the name of attracting ministers in the court who only know King Xiang and don't know about me. ”

Qin Hui was a little disappointed and said, "The minister understands." Your Majesty, if King Xiang, Mu Guogong and the death of the first emperor have nothing to do with it, then the death of General Zhang Xian will not escape the blame! ”

"Zhang Xian assassinated you first, and then unfortunately was bitten by a poisonous rat and died, it has little to do with Aiqing, so you don't have to blame yourself too much."

"Thank you, Emperor! Since the unfortunate death of General Zhang, the minister repents and feels guilty every day...... "Qin Hui took the opportunity to let the emperor open Chrysostom, so that he could clear out that Zhang Xian's death was related."

Zhao Gou and Qin Hui made a good decision, and tomorrow above the court, through the mouth of Qin Hui and some officials, Qu Ping was impeached and his knighthood was cut.

Qin Hui left the emperor's imperial study, and Empress Wu happened to bring refreshments to the emperor with the palace maids around her.

Empress Wu glanced at the back of Qin Hui who was far away, entered the imperial study, and said to Zhao Gou: "Your Majesty, you are still busy, you must pay attention to the combination of work and rest!" ”

Zhao Gou got up to greet Empress Wu and said, "Why is the Empress free?" ”

"If the concubines don't come, do you always let the emperor get tired of being with Qin Shangshu?"

"The queen still eats the vinegar of Lord Shangshu, haha. I promise you, I'm tired of you these days! Zhao Gou said with a smile.

Empress Wu said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Na, don't forget to go." ”

Zhao Gou said: "Others can't wait for three thousand weak water, I only take you this scoop, you are good, let me rain and dew evenly!" ”

"The meaning of this, doesn't the emperor understand?"

Where could Zhao Gou not understand that in order to maintain the harmony of the harem and even the peace of the world, the queen is willing to share with all the concubines equally, such a mind is rare in ancient and modern times.

Zhao Gou said gratefully: "Of course I understand. Queen, you are really the mother of the world and the righteousness of the harem! ”

The next morning, Yue Fei met his wife Li Gang in front of the palace, and Li Gang seemed to be standing in front of the palace waiting for him.

Yue Fei approached and saluted Li Gang and said, "Lord Wang." ”

Taking advantage of the lack of people around, Li Gang asked in a low voice: "You rushed to the palace as soon as you returned to Beijing, what did the emperor ask you?" ”

"The emperor asked me about the murder of the first emperor."

"What did you say?"

"According to the truth, I told the emperor that King Xiang asked Qin Han to take the opportunity to rescue the first emperor. What's wrong? ”

Li Gang sighed and said, "Alas! You're still too young. Militarily, you are a sharp sword; But in politics, you ...... It's just a piece of broken copper! You should have come to see me first. ”

Yue Fei saw Li Gang's hatred of iron and steel, and asked puzzledly: "Is there anything else to investigate in this matter?" ”

"Alas, enter the temple!" Li Gang shook his head and sighed, and when he saw that there were more people, he turned around and walked into the main hall.

Yue Fei was stunned in front of the hall, feeling a little inexplicable. When he saw Qin Hui coming, he smiled and hugged his fists with him and saluted.

After the official singing class in front of the palace, the newly promoted member of the Criminal Department, Wailang Zeng Biao, said: "Emperor Qiqi, the two Jinghai envoys under the Jinghai Division, Zheng Guang and Zheng Qing's brothers, flouted the imperial court discipline, openly disobeyed the summoning order, and resisted the law by force. These two were originally pirates who had been on the evil side for many years, and after being recruited by King Xiang, they did not repent and should be punished severely! ”

Zhao Gou opened his mouth and sighed: "King Xiang, this time it is a negligence in employing people!" ”

Qin Hui sang with a red face and said: "Although King Xiang is suspected of negligence, fortunately, this matter has not caused extremely bad consequences. ”

"A wise man may have a mistake, Qin Aiqing is reasonable. But this matter, I hope to give King Xiang a wake-up call. Zhao Gou said.

Li Gang secretly pondered, this matter may be difficult for Qu Ping to escape the blame, but the emperor and Qin Hui openly took advantage of Qu Ping's absence in the court at the same time to discuss him, will there be other deep meanings?

Zeng Biao played again: "The trade envoy from the Three Buddhas said that King Xiang asked for a garrison in the Three Buddhas, and placed three thousand soldiers and four cannons. King Xiang took his family to the sea, but he didn't return for a long time, I don't know what this means? After thinking about it, I was deeply afraid! ”

After Zeng Biao finished speaking, the ministers were stunned.

Since ancient times, it has been a royal taboo to support soldiers and respect themselves, even if they possess a certain amount of armor and arrows, it is a felony. Qu Ping dared to defy the world's condemnation and stationed troops overseas, what was his intention? This one alone can't help but make people reverie.

Li Gang realized the seriousness of this topic, and hurriedly said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, King Xiang should be a far-sighted plan for the imperial court. The emperor specially gave King Xiang the right to go out on patrol on behalf of the saint and have the right to act appropriately. Now that King Xiang is still overseas, we can't criticize it! ”

Zhao Gou watched the changes and did not comment, and someone took Li Gang's words.

Youyan Guan had already been instructed by Qin Hui to come out and say: "Weichen has this book to impeach King Xiang!" ”

As soon as these words came out, many people looked at him sideways, which was simply incredible. I remember that in the early years of Jianyan, someone impeached Qu Ping, and he was sent to a remote and barren land.

What great courage and conclusive evidence does he have to dare to impeach Qu Ping, the king of Xiang?