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It was none other than his "best friend" Lu Huiqing who sent the invitation. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

The weather was hot, and Lu Huiqing held a banquet by the Jinming Pond to invite a few friends to escape the summer and enjoy the coolness, including Wang Anshi's doorman Li Dongmei, and Zheng Xia, who had just returned to Beijing from Gwangju to join the army to report on his work, mainly from Wang Anshi's family, which can be regarded as an internal gathering. In this way, the grand event naturally cannot be without him Wang Yuanze.

Such a thing, Wang Yan naturally would not refuse. As the son of the prime minister's family, he is the focus and center of appearing on various occasions, he is respected, and there are not a few people who slap horses, which can be regarded as satisfying his vanity to some extent, and he is usually very willing to go.

What's more, this time it was Lu Huiqing's invitation, the relationship between them is not ordinary, and nothing can refute Lu Huiqing's face. Besides, the attendees were mainly his father's protégés, so he needed to go even more. In such a hot weather, it is also very pleasant to blow a cool breeze and drink alcohol in the sparkling Jinming Pond. As for the other worries for the time being, I don't have a clue at the moment.

Wang Yan set off immediately, it stands to reason that he can put up a shelf, and it is okay to delay some time to set up a score. But it's already morning at the moment, and if it's a little later, when the poisonous sun comes out, it's bound to sweat profusely and be even more annoyed. In order to be comfortable, I can only take advantage of the cool morning to go.

When he arrived at Jin Mingchi, Wang Yan found out that he had come early, except for the master Lu Huiqing, who had arrived early to prepare, the others had not yet arrived. In such a situation, Wang Yan was vaguely unhappy in his heart, according to the traditional logic of the past and present. Distinguished guests are relatively late. That's what makes sense.

Those of humble status should come early to greet your guests. The main ones who came today were Wang Anshi's door, or the officials promoted by Wang Xianggong. It stands to reason that they should be grateful to the prince and be respectful, so the son of the prime minister's family should at least be polite. You must know that Wang Yan has always regarded himself as the young leader of the New Party psychologically, and now in the cold situation, it is inevitable that he will be a little unhappy.

Lu Huiqing saw Wang Yan appear from a distance. And he came up to him. Since the death of her two younger brothers, Lu Huiqing's mentality has changed a lot, and she no longer has much true feelings for Wang Anshi's father and son, especially Wang Yan, others may not know him. But Lu Huiqing knows very well what a dirty heart lies under his glamorous appearance.

However, he is not qualified to accuse Wang Yan, in the final analysis, they are the same dog, and the most fundamental relationship is naturally to use each other. Now the Wang family's use of him is on the surface, and Lu Huiqing now appears as Wang Anshi's number one deputy, which has helped Wang Anshi a lot.

For Lu Huiqing. His use of the Wang family is relatively obscure. He has realized the importance of power and revealed a yearning for power. But how do you gain power? Wang Anshi is undoubtedly his source of power, as well as a stepping stone, if he can step on the body of a teacher and ascend to the top, he will definitely not mind.

Everything he's doing so far is preparing for that. Wang Anshi didn't realize that he was reusing Lu Huiqing as always, treating him as his right-hand man, completely unaware that the danger was approaching little by little. Although he is stubborn, he is actually a gentleman, and naturally he will not spend the belly of a villain with the heart of a gentleman, but he is also easy to be deceived by appearances, giving people an opportunity to take advantage of.

Wang Anshi's side is not tight, Lu Huiqing is not worried about being seen through, because he is careful enough, Wang Anshi himself is not the kind of person who is discerning. What he needs to be careful of is Wang Yan, Wang Anshi has a shrewd son, and he must be extra cautious. After all, Wang Yan is still a little clever, and it will be bad if he shows him something, but Lu Huiqing is conceited and clever than him, so he just needs to be cautious.

Being good friends with Wang Yan is actually a layer of protection for yourself, and at the same time, many things will be easier and more convenient, which can be described as a lot of benefits. How could Lu Huiqing let go of such a good opportunity? Isn't it just a scene and a snake, this is what he is best at.

As for today's banquet, Lu Huiqing also has her own purpose. Today's invitees are all leading figures of Wang Anshi's New Party, and maintaining a good relationship with these people will be of great benefit to one's own situation. Especially in the future, since you have made a long-term plan, it is natural to prepare early, especially in terms of making contacts, you need to pay more attention. Accumulating on a daily basis and using it for yourself when necessary is a very long-term investment.

Today, there happened to be an opportunity for Zheng Xia, who was an official in Gwangju, to return to Bianjing to report on his work. Lu Huiqing happened to hold a banquet in the name of receiving Zheng Xia, and at the same time invited the leaders of the New Party, so as to get closer, and he was also famous. At the same time, call Wang Yan again, and everything will be perfect, at least it can hide his true purpose.

Of course, it would be best if this banquet was hosted by Wang Yan, and Lu Huiqing would inevitably be suspicious of being noisy. But it's not that there is no way to redeem it, as long as the protagonist of the banquet is replaced by Wang Yan, there is no opinion on Wang Dagongzi. At the same time, Lu Huiqing also prepared a gift for Wang Yan, believing that he could attract Wang Yan's attention, and he was unaware of his purpose......

With such a mentality, Lu Huiqing greeted him. Seeing the expression on Wang Yan's face, I guessed a few points in my heart, a vain noble son, his cultivation is not so high, and he can't be happy and angry, what big thing can he achieve? Wang Yan, you are too conceited, but in fact, you ...... Although it is not a straw bag, it is still far from it!

Lu Huiqing already looked down on Wang Yan, but she thought about it in her heart, but she still had to think of it as a snake and be perfunctory.

"Yuan Ze, you're here!" Lu Huiqing smiled and said hello.

Even though Wang Yan was displeased, he couldn't show it too obviously, and said with a smile: "Brother Jifu really knows how to choose a place, and now his weather, Jinmingchi is really cool and comfortable!" ”

"No, it hasn't rained for two months, and the sun is so scorching, so it's cooler by the lake." Lu Huiqing said with a smile: "However, several lakes in the city have long been overcrowded, but this Jinming Pond is more quiet and quiet, suitable for us to drink and have fun." ”

Kim Myeong-chi has a close relationship with the royal family. Except for a few special days to have fun with the people. On weekdays, ordinary people can't get in. It's them, the dignitaries. If you get a reward, you can come to stroll, set up a banquet and set up wine, and have a little leisure. This also reflects the privileges of their scholarly class, and is also in line with the taste of Wang Yan and others.

Wang Yan said with a smile: "That's right, there is no need to talk about Bianhe, there are too many people going to those places in Tieta Lake, and there are three religions and nine streams of everything, and they have long lost their charm." It's better to be here. Nice and quiet place......"

Quiet, one is to praise the environment, but also a euphemism to express that someone is late, and it is too lonely at the moment. After hearing this, Lu Huiqing smiled lightly; "Maybe they don't often stay in Bianjing and are not familiar with the road, so they came late. But it just so happens that I have an important thing to say here with Yuan Ze. ”

"Oh? What's the matter? Wang Yan immediately came to happiness, and seeing Lu Huiqing's expression, it seemed that it was not a trivial matter.

Lu Huiqing said solemnly: "Recently. There is a message from the northwest, I wonder if Yuan Ze has heard of it? ”

Northwest? What's in the Northwest? Song Xia temporarily ceased fighting? Aren't peace talks underway? Peace talks? Wang Yan was slightly stunned. immediately reacted, isn't the peace talk envoy Lin Zhao, the squire of the military department? Lu Huiqing suddenly talked about the northwest with herself, and naturally she was referring to something......

"Brother Jifu can say ......" Wang Yan knew very well that the deaths of the two brothers of the Lu family could be said to be inseparable from Lin Zhao, but Lu Huiqing hated Lin Zhao very much, and he must be very concerned about his news.

A trace of hatred flashed in Lu Huiqing's eyes, and he closed his eyes and nodded lightly: "Yes, there is news from the northwest that Lin Zhao's wife Zhe was captured by Western Xia......"

Lin Zhao's wife was captured? Fold? Wang Yan suddenly heard this, and was a little excited, and a little gloating. After thinking about it, I felt that something was wrong, why did Lu Huiqing suddenly mention this matter? He wouldn't be for nothing...... Could it be ......

"Lin Dongyang is currently a peace envoy and is negotiating with the Western Xia people, but his wife has been captured, and the court does not know about it...... What does this mean? Lu Huiqing smiled: "There are also rumors that Lin Zhao secretly had contact with the Western Xia people......"

"Really?". At this moment, Wang Yan had completely reacted, why did Lu Huiqing suddenly mention this matter, and sure enough, there was something greasy in it. Hearing the content of the matter, Wang Yuanze was also a little excited, if the matter was serious, what impact would it have on Lin Zhao...... Although he hadn't thought about the relationship for a while, he was sure that he would let Lin Zhao drink a pot.

Before I came, I thought of Lin Zhao, and my heart was full of anger, thinking about how to retaliate. But Lin Zhaoyuan is in the northwest, and he can't reach it at all...... But I didn't expect it, but after a while, the opportunity came. When I really wanted to doze off, someone gave me a pillow. I am beyond the reach of the whip, but the Great Song Dynasty has it, and the emperor has it! The whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's minister, if it is not for Lin Zhao's rebellion against the Song Dynasty, otherwise he will definitely be able to ......

Rebel Song? Will he? If that's the case, it's fun! But Wang Yan firmly believed that Lin Zhao would definitely not do that, so it was still very likely that this whip would hit him...... Thinking of this, Wang Yan felt an inexplicable excitement......

Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice: "It's just that there is news, whether it is true or not remains to be confirmed." "His two younger brothers, Lu Shengqing, died at the hands of Lin Zhao, although Lu Heqing seems to have died in an accident, the murderer is unknown. But Lu Huiqing is sure that he has nothing to do with Lin Zhao.

The death of the two younger brothers is a deep hatred. He had a serious hatred for Lin Zhao, not Wang Yan's jealousy, and he always wanted revenge. But after what happened last time, Lu Huiqing was a little disappointed. Lin Zhao seemed to have divine help, and he could always escape at the most critical moment.

But Lu Huiqing is still unwilling, there will always be a chance, if Lin Zhao is not put to death, how can he be worthy of his two younger brothers who died young? Therefore, Lu Huiqing sent people to secretly inquire about Lin Zhao's news. It's not easy to deal with Lin Zhao, you have to think long-term.

On the one hand, Lu Huiqing is trying to improve his power, and on the other hand, he is secretly collecting. There is a lot of information about Lin Zhao, and he can always search for some clues from it, and then use it, and accumulate over time, maybe one day he can kill Lin Zhao. Lu Huiqing is now ready for revenge, and ten years, or even twenty years, is not too late......

However, Lu Huiqing is not reckless, and he also clearly understands a problem, Lin Zhao is no longer what it used to be, and it is not easy to deal with. Originally, he was just an ordinary young man, and he only entered the court with Wang Anshi's support and appreciation. There is no background. But that's no longer the case. Lin Zhao's wives are not from ordinary backgrounds.

His wife, Chai Minyan, is a member of the Later Zhou royal family. Chongyigong's niece, noble but not much real power, does not matter. But this woman has superb medical skills, saved the eldest princess and Uncle Cao, and became the righteous daughter of the Cao family. The descendants of the founding general Cao Bin, can ordinary people in the Jiangmen family not be provoked? What's more, there is a queen mother behind the family.

Lin Zhao's current identity has already been connected with the emperor's relatives, which is naturally extraordinary. What's more, he also has a wife from the Fuzhou family, a military family in the Western Army. Not to be underestimated. Although they are all nepotism, there is an indisputable fact in front of them, Lin Zhao's network resources are extraordinary, they are not the same as in the past, and it is not easy to take revenge.

If you don't get it right, it may touch some of these powerful people. Lu Huiqing asked herself, these big people can't afford to provoke themselves. He didn't want to ruin his future, or even his life, because of revenge. But what should I do if I can't give up my hatred? Lu Huiqing has never lacked a way.

Killing people with a knife has always been a very effective and good strategy, not to mention that he is not the only one who hates Lin Zhao. And Wang Yan! He knew that Wang Yan was out of jealousy. But this is not a good thing, the more so, the more you can use it. With Wang Yan taking the lead, the road to revenge is relatively easy.

Even if something happens, it doesn't matter, with Wang Yan in front of him, he can also pull out the banner of Wang Anshi, at least he can withstand the wind and rain, which can be described as an excellent shield. If it's a good thing, why not miss it? This is also the purpose of Lu Huiqing's banquet today. Now that the words are out, let's see Wang Yan's reaction.

Sure enough, Wang Yan's performance was very face-saving, and he immediately said: "There is a way that there is no wind and no waves, and this matter should not be groundless, maybe we can take advantage of it." ”

Although Lu Huiqing cherishes the opportunity, she will not make a move easily, and will always consider it after weighing it twice. After all, it is a very risky thing, and the lesson of fighting a snake is very profound. This time, he was a little unsure, so he hesitated. Unexpectedly, Wang Yan's hatred for Lin Zhao had reached the level of undisguised. As long as you find the slightest opportunity, you will not hesitate to retaliate......

Wang Yan, Wang Yan, could it be that jealousy has distorted your psychology? Lu Huiqing deeply felt that today's Wang Yan is no longer the Wang Yuanze of the past. Well, that's the best. The more utilitarian it is, the more eager it is for quick success, and the more it can be used......

"Any other news on this?". Wang Yan asked softly.

"No, it's just such a rumor, and there is no conclusive evidence." Lu Huiqing seemed to be very regretful, but there was a sneer on the corner of her mouth behind her back.

"It doesn't matter if there is no conclusive evidence, sometimes, the evidence is not important, and the officials can hear about it." Once Wang Yan has moved his mind, it is usually difficult to change.

"Are you really going to do that?" There is no need to say more at all, Wang Yan has already started to do things for himself, and Lu Huiqing can be said to have achieved his goal without much effort. In fact, Wang Yan may be able to vaguely feel Lu Huiqing's intentions, which is Lu Huiqing's respectful attitude, which makes him feel a kind of respect. Moreover, he really hates Lin Zhao, as soon as news appears, where to give up?

Sometimes, even being taken advantage of is willing.

"At least give it a try. He was negotiating with the Western Xia, but his wife was captured, and he didn't report it to the court. In this way, I wonder if he will sacrifice his national interests because of the peace talks? Lin Zhaoke is a lover, and it is not unusual to do anything for the sake of women. Coupled with his contact with Western Xia, hmph, some things can still be played. In an instant, Wang Yan seemed to have a plan, and a logical idea appeared.

"If this peace talk is successful, it will be a great achievement for the imperial court! When the time comes, some people may be exalted or rewarded! Lu Huiqing said sourly: "But if this matter is implemented, then some people will not be able to negotiate with each other." There will also be a charge of concealment and non-reporting, in case he reaches something with the Tanguts in private, it will be even better, but it will be confirmed that he collaborated with the enemy and treason! ”

"Yes, this is a rare opportunity, even if someone protects him? It is unforgivable to make mistakes in matters of principle, and if you don't do it, you will end up in the crime of bullying the king. "For any way to deal with Lin Zhao, Wang Yan and Lu Huiqing will not let it go easily.

"It's just that what if it's just chasing after the wind and shadows at that time?" Lu Huiqing deliberately showed submissiveness, and seemed to have a lot of concerns.

Wang Yan said with a smile: "The officials are chasing after the wind and shadows, and if they say too much, they may become tigers." As long as we clean our hands and feet, separate from a few people who are Chenghu, and clean ourselves, we can try it entirely! ”

"That's good!" With Wang Yan coming forward to be the leader, Lu Huiqing is naturally very happy, anyway, he can't blame himself for something.

"Let's make careful arrangements for this later, they're coming!" Lu Huiqing looked up and saw a few people coming in the distance, whispered a low command, and got up to greet the guests.

Today's banquet, the other guests have finally arrived! (To be continued......)