It is almost mid-spring, and Kaifeng Mansion is bathed in bright sunshine.

Zhao Gou hurriedly came to Longde Palace and saw Zhao Chen walking towards him.

"Did Uncle Nine come to greet Weng Weng?"

Zhao Chen bowed to Zhao Gou and asked affectionately.

However, although the words seemed affectionate, there was a faint sense of alienation in the attitude. It's just that Zhao Gou has something in his heart and doesn't notice it.

He smiled and said, "Did the little brother come to learn painting with Daojun again?" ”

Zhao Chen hurriedly said: "Exactly...... I drew a picture yesterday and wanted to ask Weng Weng for advice.

It's just that Weng Weng is not in good health, so he didn't dare to disturb...... Since Uncle Nine has come to greet Weng Weng, I will not delay Uncle Nine. ”

"That's it, little brother."

Zhao Gou was anxious to meet Zhao Ji in person, and he didn't want to delay with Zhao Chen.

Seeing that Zhao Chen was leaving, he didn't stay, only politely said a few words, and then separated from Zhao Chen.

Looking at Zhao Chen's back, Zhao Gou felt resentful in his heart. thought that at the beginning, the post of generalissimo of Hebei soldiers and horses was originally his, but for some reason, it fell on Zhao Chen's head. Otherwise, how could he share some credit in this battle of Yanshan. But now, the streets are full of talk about the glorious victory in the Battle of Yanshan, and no one remembers him, the Duke of Qi.

But a good life!

Zhao Gou cursed secretly in his heart, and hurriedly walked into the Longde Palace.

Zhao Ji, who looked a little depressed, was sitting in the pavilion by the river, staring blankly at the scenery on the shore.

Zhao Gou hurriedly stepped forward and saluted Zhao Ji, "Why is Daojun in a daze here?" ”

Zhao Ji was stunned and looked back.

See it's Zhao Gou. He smiled slightly, "Brother Jiu is here, so come and sit here with me." ”

Zhao Gou saw that Zhao Ji looked lonely, and felt a little strange in his heart, so he walked to Zhao Ji and sat down, and looked at Zhao Ji curiously.

"Actually, the official family is not bad."

"Huh?"

Zhao Ji was silent for a moment. Suddenly said softly: "It's my own family, I'm afraid I can't do it as well as the official family...... Today, I am a great Song Dynasty, and I am thriving. If you regain the throne at this time. Even if it succeeds, I am afraid that in terms of the overall situation, it will not be very good.

If it is a bad thing. And how do you go to see your fathers and fathers? ”

Zhao Gou was stunned for a moment, and his heart suddenly panicked.

Looking at Zhao Ji's situation, it seems that he wants to quit and no longer compete with Zhao Huan for the throne.

How can this be good, if Zhao Ji does not fight for the throne, then all the efforts made before may be in vain.

That's it, if the news leaks out, Zhao Huan knows that he is a ghost from it, how can there be good fruit to eat?

Come to think of it. Zhao Gou couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, his face suddenly turned pale, looking at Zhao Ji, he couldn't speak for a long time.

Although Zhao Ji has a strong desire for power, he is also a person who knows what is good and bad.

Now the Great Song Dynasty is in a good situation. It was created by Zhao Huan......

No matter what the purpose of Zhao Huan's war with the Jurchens was, he won, and even fought the Jurchens to sue for peace, and even wanted to form a brotherly state with the Great Song Dynasty. Since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, the Battle of Yanshan is probably the biggest victory for the Hu people in the north.

As you can imagine. Zhao Huan's coercion of the aftermath of Yanshan's victory will inevitably stabilize the court and make the Great Song Dynasty prosperous.

Although Zhao Ji is a faint king, he is not stupid.

At this time, it would be of no benefit to him to compete with Zhao Huan for the throne.

Rather than father and son turning against each other in the end, it is better to stop now. At least Zhao Huan won't continue to embarrass him, so why not?

But Zhao Gou couldn't let go.

It's just that he didn't know how to persuade Zhao Ji, and he was a little overwhelmed at the same time.

After sitting with Zhao Ji for a while, Zhao Gou left in a hurry. Zhao Ji didn't say anything, he still sat in the gazebo, looking at the scenery in front of him, and the whole person seemed to be sluggish. When it's time to let go, you have to let go!

Two days ago, by chance, I met the former red face in the Guanyin Temple, but he has become a monk.

This made Zhao Ji feel a lot of emotion, and even gave birth to a heart of retreat. In addition, after the victory of Yanshan, Zhao Huan's authority became increasingly heavy, which also made Zhao Ji have the heart of retreat.

I hope Brother Jiu can understand my thoughts...... Coming out of the palace, Zhao Gou went straight to Zhen'an Fang.

As soon as he entered the house, he directly called the chamberlain Lan Jue, "Go to Brother Nineteen immediately, and say that I have something important to discuss with him." ”

This Lan Jue is Zhao Gou's henchman.

Previously, when Zhao Gou was King Kang, he was the capital supervisor of King Kang's mansion and was in charge of Jiyi writing.

Now, although Zhao Gou has been removed from the position of King Kang and demoted to the Duke of Qi, the palace has not been reduced. Zhao Huan felt ashamed in his heart, and he didn't embarrass Zhao Gou too much. Even if Zhao Gou's current guard of honor is not in line with etiquette, he mostly turns one eye open, closes one eye, and ignores it.

Lan Jue saw Zhao Gou's hurried order, and he didn't dare to slack off.

Hurriedly took orders and left in a hurry, and Zhao Gou boarded the drunken apricot building.

He wandered in the drunken apricot building, suddenly got up and paced back and forth, and suddenly sat down and sighed. Looking at his appearance, those servants also knew that Zhao Gou was in a bad mood, so they hid far away so as not to be harmed by the pond fish.

Before you know it, it's already dark.

Zhao Gou's concubine Wu Jinnu ordered someone to light the lamp, not wanting this Tokyo to be bigger, which disturbed Zhao Gou's thoughts, and was reprimanded by Zhao Gou, and ran out of the drunken apricot building in tears.

As soon as Wu Jinnu left, Uncle Zhao came!

As soon as he entered the door, Uncle Zhao smiled and said, "How is Brother Jiu angry today?" ”

"Brother Nineteen, you can still laugh because of it."

When Zhao Gou saw Zhao Shuxiang, it was as if he had seen a relative, so he hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Zhao Shuxiang's hand, and said softly: "Something happened!" ”

"Huh?"

Uncle Zhao was stunned and rolled his eyes.

Zhao Gou was also panicked, so he made a gaffe move.

Seeing Uncle Zhao's eyes, he immediately understood, and ordered the people in the building to retreat, and ordered Lan Qi to take people to strictly guard outside the Zuixing Building. Pulling Uncle Zhao's arm, the two went up to the attic on the second floor and sat down.

"Brother Nineteen. Daojun seemed to be a little remorseful. ”

When Uncle Zhao heard this, his eyes couldn't help narrowing, and a cold glow flashed.

"Brother Jiu, don't worry, take your time."

Zhao Gou took a deep breath, tried to calm the panic in his heart, and went to Longde Palace to visit Zhao Ji today. Zhao Ji said everything he said.

In the end, he said in a trembling voice: "If Daojun really repents, you and I are only afraid that we will have to worry about our lives."

How can this be done? It's hard to do it. Shall we stop? If the official family knows, they will never give up. ”

Zhao Shuxiang obviously didn't expect such an accident, and couldn't help frowning.

"What did Brother Nineteen say?"

"I ...... I've lost my bearings. I don't know what to do. ”

Uncle Zhao stood up and paced in the attic.

After a while, he said softly: "Brother Fang Nineteen also said that this matter must not be stopped. ”

"But ......"

"Daojun repented, and it was no big deal.

The key is that you and I must be more cautious and cautious at this time, and we must not mess around. You're right, if the news of this matter leaks out...... No, there will definitely be a leak. Geng Nanzhong, Tang Ke and the like are not enough to be trusted. They can come to us once. You can turn around again and bite us hard. If something happens, Daojun will not be in any danger. No matter how ruthless the official family is, after all, it is father and son, and it is impossible for him to use any means against Daojun.

But the official family can shake hands with Daojun and make peace. but will not shake hands with you and me.

As soon as the official family knows about these things you and I are doing inside...... Hehe, even if the official family renews the ninth brother, he will not be merciful.

At the beginning, Taizong expelled the king of Wei from the southwest and made a prince of Fuling County.

Could it be that today, Brother Jiu also wants to follow the example. Wandering in the wilderness, not only is the ninth brother depressed, but even his children and grandchildren will be bullied? ”

Uncle Zhao Xiang took out the matter of his ancestor Zhao Guangmei as an example, which made Zhao Gou's face change greatly.

Yes, is it possible that he wants to be the second Fuling County Prince?

In the eyes of outsiders, although Taizong expelled Zhao Guangmei's branch, it was a brotherhood after all, and although it was expelled, it was quite generous.

But Zhao Gou knew that the emperors of the later dynasties of Taizong suppressed the Fuling County Prince.

For more than 100 years, the Fuling County Duke has withered, and he has not been able to enter the court at all. At the same time, the emperors of all dynasties were vigilant against the Fuling County Prince. Even if the Fuling County Duke no longer participates in politics, he will be vigilant, and as soon as there is a problem, he will suppress it strongly. Therefore, when the Fuling County Gong arrived at Zhao Shuxiang's generation, it seemed to be extremely beautiful, but in fact it was extremely down-and-out......

Zhao Gou was silent for a long time, then suddenly raised his head and stared at Uncle Zhao.

"Brother Nineteen, what do you say should be done?"

Uncle Zhao stood by the railing, looking at the scenery of peach and apricot in the courtyard, and did not answer immediately.

After a long time, he slowly turned around.

The candle flame in the attic flickered, shining on his face, revealing a bit of gloom.

"Brother Jiu, now that the matter has come to this, you and I have no way out.

Retreat or die, advance ...... There may be a silver lining. Daojun took the overall situation into account, so he decided to stop. But you and I, as well as those allies in the DPRK and China, can't retreat, and retreating is death! So, we just have to keep going. ”

"But Daojun has already repented!"

"How?"

Uncle Zhao raised his voice abruptly, "I think that when Taizu was in Chenqiao, why wasn't he added to the yellow robe of hundreds of officials, and he had to raise troops to quell the chaos and defeat my Great Song Dynasty." Today, you and I can only effectively imitate the past, and the yellow robe of Daojun is added.

As long as the official family can be expelled, the Daojun will re-ascend the throne and take charge of the court, you and I will ...... There is a glimmer of life. ”

Zhao Gou was taken aback when he heard this.

He had thought of countless ways to deal with it, but he had never thought of using such drastic means.

I think that Taizu Chen Qiao mutinied and was added by the yellow robe......

This is a nice way to say, and a little more ugly, it is a rebellion!

It's okay to be successful, but if it fails, then there is no place to die.

Zhao Gou's eyes flickered, and he was a little overwhelmed.

Although he didn't agree with Zhao Shuxiang's idea, he had to admit that for now, this was the only way out.

Swallowing his saliva, Zhao Gou's face turned pale.

"Brother Nineteen, isn't there any other way?"

Uncle Zhao snorted coldly, "If there is any other way, please ask Brother Jiu to teach me." ”

"But ......"

"Brother Jiu, this moment is a time of life and death.

I also said that if you enter, you will live, and if you retreat, you will die...... Now this situation is no longer you and I can let go if I say let go, it is really a last resort. ”

"I know, I know!"

Zhao Gou's heart was already in a mess, wandering in the house.

"In that case, why do you hesitate?"

"In the past, Taizu was in a yellow robe, and he was supported by hundreds of officials.

But now, if you and I want to emulate Taizu, who can agree? ”

"Well...... this"

Uncle Zhao muttered for a moment, and suddenly said, "If you want to act, the front division of the palace is the biggest obstacle.

Wang Zongmi's bird has always obeyed the orders of the officials. Therefore, in order to emulate the events of that year, it is necessary to control the Sanya Forbidden Army...... I have a plan to transfer Yao Pingzhong and Zhang Bofen. But Wang Zongwei ...... But he needs Brother Jiu to come forward and control him. ”

"Control?"

Zhao Gou was stunned for a moment, and then he understood the meaning of Uncle Zhao's words.

"If that's all it takes, it's not difficult."

Zhao Gou said: "But even if you control Wang Zongmi, you can't control Kaifeng." ”

"This ...... I have my own ideas. ”

Uncle Zhao Xiang said it to this point, and Zhao Gou couldn't refuse at all.

He thought for a moment, then nodded, "In that case, when is it better to do it?" ”

Uncle Zhao said: "I still need to find someone to discuss this matter before I can make a decision." The sooner the better, though...... I have heard that the Prince's army has been reported to the Privy Council and is preparing to return to Tokyo. As soon as the prince's army returns, the official family will control a force that you and I can't control at all, and if you want to do it again, I'm afraid it will become very troublesome.

Therefore, we must do it before the prince's army returns, otherwise you and I will end up with only human heads on the ground. ”

Zhao Gou's heart was shocked when he heard this, and he nodded again and again.

Indeed, the return of the prince's army to Tokyo would inevitably complicate the situation.

This is a team of soldiers and horses who only obey the dispatch of the crown prince Zhao Chen, or rather, this is an elite army that is completely loyal to Zhao Huan.

Although the Tokyo Forbidden Army is known as the most elite soldiers and horses of the Great Song Dynasty, in fact, the armament is lax and the combat effectiveness is low.

Whether it was Gao Yu in the past, or Wang Zongwei now, he is not a person who knows about military affairs. If it was just to deal with Wang Zongmiao, Zhao Gou would be somewhat sure. But the prince is pro-army...... Fang defeated the thieves in Yanshan, and his combat effectiveness was by no means comparable to that of the forbidden army. If such an elite army of soldiers and horses is stationed in Kaifeng, Zhao Huan's throne will become more stable.

After thinking about it, it was necessary to do it before the return of the prince's army.

At that time, the overall situation has been decided, and the prince's army has no object of allegiance, so it only needs to be appeased and wooed a little, and it can return to its heart......

Zhao conceived this, and his heart was settled.

"Brother Nineteen, is there anything you want me to help with?"

Uncle Zhao smiled slightly, and said to Zhao Gou: "Brother Jiu doesn't have to worry, if there is a need for Brother Jiu to contribute, he will not be polite to Brother Jiu."

In the past two days, Brother Jiu went to the palace to meet Daojun as usual.

However, our plan cannot be known to Daojun, in case Daojun does not agree, it will be when you and I fall to the ground.

I'm going to make arrangements, come up with a resolution as soon as possible, and ask Brother Jiu to wait patiently for two days. ”

Uncle Zhao comforted him, and finally made Zhao Gou settle down.

Seeing that it was not early, Uncle Zhao said goodbye to Zhao Gou and left Zhen'anfang.

Walking out of the gate of the Qi State Mansion, the smile on Uncle Zhao's face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a touch of gloom.

"County Prince, shall we go back?"

An attendant stepped forward and asked softly.

Uncle Zhao shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Go to Qingfeng Building, and by the way, notify the following and let them get ready." (To be continued)