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"Me? Your Highness doesn't need to ask! The Iron Mask Sect Master shook his head slightly, as if he couldn't look back on the past, and he didn't want to mention it at all. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

It stands to reason that Lin Zhao shouldn't force him, but as the number one person under him, he doesn't even know his identity and past, and it seems that he can't be justified. So, there are some things that must be asked,

"At least let me know who you are, or if you can show me your face under the mask!" Lin Zhao spoke earnestly, really wanting to know the identity of the Iron Mask Sect Master.

"I ...... I'm ......" The Iron Mask Sect Master stopped talking, but he never opened his mouth.

Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng couldn't bear it in their eyes, they understood the feelings of the Iron Mask Sect Master too well. Perhaps that mask had become their habit, and as for his true appearance, it had been completely left more than twenty years ago......

Lin Zhao said softly, "Can I take off your mask and take a look?" ”

The Iron Mask Sect Master was silent for a long time, and did not speak, which can be regarded as acquiescence. Lin Zhao then stretched out his hand and gently took off the iron mask, and then a face was revealed.

It was a handsome face, although there were already some wrinkles on his forehead, and the hair on his temples had begun to turn gray, and he was at least fifty or sixty years old. But with clear eyebrows, a straight nose, and a pair of heroic eyes, it can be seen that he must have been a rare beautiful man when he was young. Even now, it can kill a lot of handsome boys in seconds.

I didn't expect the Iron Mask Sect Master to be so handsome, but Lin Zhao also noticed that there were traces of black sé on the side of his face, and the tattoo was written - it was only when he got closer to Lin Zhao that he saw that it was indeed a tattoo.

So, he was born in the army? Lin Zhao knew that the army of the Great Song Dynasty used to have the habit of tattooing characters on the face and forehead, but the Renzong Dynasty gradually abolished it from the beginning, so why did he ...... Could it be a thief with an army? That's when the thorns often mentioned in "Water Margin" are matched with the army? I think this is one of the reasons why he brought the face with him.

His identity? Lin Zhao suddenly had a lot of question marks in his mind.

"I don't know what to call Mr.?" Lin Zhao asked softly.

The Iron Mask Sect Master was silent for a long time, and suddenly leaned down and knelt down and said, "Chen Di Qing see His Highness!" ”

Di Qing? Di Hanchen? Wu Xianggong? Lin Zhao was shocked and muttered, "You are ...... You are Di Qing......"

Lin Zhao is really a little unbelievable, Di Qing, the word Hanchen, a native of Xihe, Fenzhou, Northern Song Dynasty, has a tattoo on his face, is good at riding she, and is known as "General Nirvana". Born in poverty, Renzong Bao was the commander of Yanzhou in the first year, brave and strategic, in the Song and Xia Wars, he wore a cloak, wore a copper mask, charged into battle, and made a lot of achievements. In the northwest of the famous town, the great military exploits are even more famous in history.

In the two Song Dynasty and three hundred years, the famous general who can be talked about and respected by future generations is Di Qing except for Yue Fei. At that time, Di Qing had a good relationship with Yin Zhu, Fan Zhongyan and other important ministers in the imperial court. Fan Zhongyan awarded "Zuo's Chunqiu", and Di Qing therefore read the book, Jing mastered the art of war, and was promoted to the deputy envoy of the privy council.

Later, Nong Zhigao rebelled in the south, and the army was ineffective in quelling the rebellion, but there was a trend of intensification. Di Qing was ordered to attack Kunlun Pass at night to quell the rebellion. In terms of meritorious deeds, he became a privy envoy and sat on the first position in the military of the Great Song Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, which emphasized literature over martial arts, Di Qing became the prime minister as a martial artist, which was a unique honor.

But because of this, it has attracted a lot of criticism and opposition. In the imperial history, King Cheng Juzheng believed that Di Qing was born in the army and reigned to the throne, "there is nothing in this dynasty, and I am afraid that the Quartet will light the court." The right secretary admonished Jia Huang to write to the emperor, and there were four indispensables for Di Qing's promotion, and Han Zhen and others also echoed it. Since then, hundreds of officials have written to impeach, which makes Di Qing's situation very embarrassing.

Later, some people even said that the flood caused by the heavy rain in Bianjing was Di Qing's sin, and some people even framed Di Qing's dog for having horns, which means that Di Qing has a heart of disobedience. In the first month of the first year of Jiayou, Renzong had an illness, and then slowly recovered, such as Liu Chang said in the book: "There are great worries in the world, and there are big suspicious people, now the upper body is calm, the great ones are gone, and the big doubters still exist", and Di Qingshu was the biggest threat to the imperial court.

In August of the first year of Jiayou, Di Qing, who had only been a privy envoy for four years, was finally dismissed, but because he had no fault, he was added to the title of prime minister (with the Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi), and the folk called "from a soldier to a marshal, from cloth to a prime minister", out of Chenzhou, and left Bianjing.

After arriving in Chenzhou, the imperial court was still not at ease, and sent envoys every half a month, called Fu and question, but in fact surveillance. At this time, Di Qing had been made panicked by rumors, and every time the messenger came, he had to "end up in shock", for fear of another disaster, and in less than half a year, he became ill and died of depression. Di Qing was wronged during his lifetime, but after his death, he was courteous and respected, "the emperor mourns, gives the order, and gives Wuxiang".

Because Di Qing was too famous in history, Lin Zhao knew that Di Qing had died during the reign of Renzong.

But the person in front of him claimed to be Di Qing, Di Hanchen, how could Lin Zhao not be surprised?

Fake? Lin Zhao shook his head gently, even if it was a fake, who would fake Di Qing? Moreover, the obvious tattoo and the handsome face are the best proof. Di Qing's son Di Yong is the most beautiful man in Bianjing, and he is called a human appearance, can his father's appearance be bad?

"You are really Di Wu Xianggong...... Oh no, Di Gong? Lin Zhao hurriedly shook his head, the nickname was given after the death of a person, and Di Qing's nickname "Wuxiang" in history was a very high praise among the generals.

Di Qing nodded lightly and said softly: "I know Your Highness must be surprised, I'm obviously dead, why am I still standing here?" ”

Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "I'm surprised, but since Di Gong is doing this, it must be reasonable." But because of me, is there any unspeakable suffering? Lin Zhao guessed that since Di Qing was the person in charge of the Mingyue Sect, then his fake death must have something to do with him.

"After Concubine Lin's whereabouts were unknown, Emperor Renzong ordered me to find Niangniang and His Royal Highness, and I was still holding the position of privy envoy at that time, so it was not convenient for some things." Di Qing sighed and said leisurely: "It just so happened that there were many people who impeached me at that time, so I secretly discussed with Emperor Renzong, sang a double reed, and went to Chenzhou. At that time, in order to be more realistic, Ouyang Yongshu also participated in it, and he looked good, but he deceived many people. ”

That's right, Lin Zhao himself also felt strange. Ouyang Xiu is a highly respected person and a generous person, how could he impeach Di Qing inexplicably? What happened to the martial artist as a high-ranking official? Even if Ouyang Xiu emphasizes literature over martial arts, he won't be so pedantic, right? In this regard, Lin Zhao was originally difficult to understand, but now he realized that he sang the double reed for himself. It's really embarrassing for them, two extremely noble people actually sacrifice their reputations for themselves, which is really touching.

Di Qing continued: "After arriving in Chenzhou, people often come to Bianjing to visit in the name of beauty, but in fact it is surveillance. Outsiders only said that it was instructed by Emperor Renzong, and they didn't worry about me. But His Majesty Renzong is generous and benevolent, and there is no doubt in employing people, how can he be so uneasy about me? In fact, they were all Zhao Zongshi's subordinates, and they vaguely heard that I was looking for His Highness, so they specially sent people to keep an eye on them.

Their actions have seriously affected my actions and threatened the safety of His Highness. At that time, I was thinking about how to make Zhao Zongshi relax, and I tried many methods but failed, and then I thought that only a dead person can make people completely reassured. ”

"That's why Di Gong came to fake his death?" Lin Zhao now understands that some records about Di Qing in history are very strange. Especially the change in the attitude of Emperor Renzong before and after, the excessive suspicion of Di Qing when he was promoted, and the mourning and honor after his death were extremely grand and generous. There seems to be some contradiction before and after, but now it suddenly becomes clear that everything is because of himself.

"Fake death?" Di Qing shook his head slightly; "The previous Di Qing is dead, and only the Iron Mask Sect Master is left."

Looking at Di Qing's vicissitudes of life and his eyes with a little sadness, Lin Zhao's heart was touched and moved. Obviously, everything Di Qing did was for himself. How much sacrifice and courage does it take for a courtier to tarnish his reputation or even willingly "die" from this world? For himself, Di Qing did it all, and it is self-evident how much he gave up.

Lin Zhao's heart was full of emotion, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Di Qing seemed to understand Lin Zhao's thoughts, and shook his head lightly: "Your Highness doesn't have to feel guilty, everything is Di Qing's willingness." I think Di Qing was just a martial artist at the beginning, who can afford me? But Emperor Renzong valued me, trusted me, and had the grace of knowing me.

When I first set out on the expedition, Emperor Renzong personally held a banquet in the Vertical Arch Hall to entertain me, how many people in the Great Song Dynasty had this honor? So many ministers impeached and slandered, but Emperor Renzong never wanted to believe it, and always trusted me. also asked me to secretly take charge of the Imperial City Division, and even handed over to me such a major matter as looking for His Royal Highness, this kindness, trust and love, made Di Qing very moved. Even if I am crushed to pieces, my liver and brain can be smeared on the ground, why fear life and death? What does a little fame matter? ”

Lin Zhao sighed with emotion, his father Emperor Renzong in this life was really a master, and he had a generous and benevolent heart. is the only way to exchange for the allegiance of a true hero like Di Qing. The relationship between them can already be regarded as a good story.

You are like this, father, your spirit in heaven can rest in peace!

"Di Gong Gaoyi, I have wronged you all these years!" Lin Zhao bowed down, even if his status was noble, but this courtesy, Di Qing definitely deserved it, and he should be.

"Your Highness has tormented the minister!" Di Qing shook his head and said, "It's just a little thing, as long as you find Your Highness, you won't be wronged." ”

As he said, as long as you find the son of Renzong, everything is worth it. Otherwise, more than 20 years of hard work and sacrifice will be in vain, and it will really not be worth it. Fortunately, Di Qing waited for this day!

As he spoke, Di Qing took back the iron mask and put it on.

"Di Gong, you are ......"

Di Qing smiled: "It's been twenty years, and I'm used to it." For the Great Song Dynasty, I am already a dead man, why do I still show my face? ”

Lin Zhao knew that his face and tattoos were very obvious, and he would be easily recognized, so it was completely reasonable to have such concerns. As for the tattoo on his face, he didn't mind it, and Emperor Renzong gave him medicine to erase the tattoo, but he refused. At the end of the day, it's all about yourself.

"Di Gong, one day, I will let you take off your mask and face the people of the world." It was a promise, a promise from the prince to his loyal retainers.

In an instant, there were some tears in Di Qing's eyes, and he shook his head lightly and said, "Your Highness has a heart, and the minister is already content." It's just that wearing a mask is Di Qing...... Emperor Renzong once gave me a golden mask, and I have always kept it well. I swore that I would not find His Highness and let His Highness return to the throne for the rest of my life. I hope that one day, at His Highness's enthronement ceremony, His Highness will be able to put it on for me with his own hands! ”

This is an oath of Di Qing, and it is also a wish. Even though the pressure is high, Lin Zhao has the obligation to help him achieve it. The throne is not unattainable, no matter who it is for, it must be a try, and for a while, Lin Zhao was full of confidence.

Lin Zhao said in a deep voice, and said earnestly: "Di Gong, and wait for that day, I will definitely put on a golden mask for you with my own hands, and tell the world that our god of war has always been there." ”

"I'm waiting for this!" Di Qing, who was already in his sixtieth year, was almost in tears, and this day had an extraordinary meaning for him, so he was naturally very excited.

Di Qing!

It's so surprising that when it comes to invisible power, isn't he one of them! Lin Zhao smiled, although he was the sect master of the Bright Moon Sect, but just one Di Qing, his influence and role were already on par with the Bright Moon Sect.

The first general of the Great Song Dynasty, his military attainments, as well as the influence of the army and the people, are extraordinary, and when necessary, Di Qing's role is very expected.

Of course, before that, as he himself said, he must continue to hide his identity. For most of the people of the Song Dynasty, he was still a "dead" person. As for when you will come back to life, you need to wait for the right time.

"How many people know the news of Di Gong's life?" Lin Zhao asked casually.

Di Qing pondered slightly: "Only Empress Dowager Cao, Uncle Cao, Princess Fukang, Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Luan know about the court, and as for the Mingyue Sect, only a few important people know. Others only know that I am the Sect Master, but they do not know my true identity. ”

"Ling Lang doesn't know either?" Lin Zhao asked softly, Di Yong was his biological son.

Di Qing was silent and didn't speak for a long time!

Jiang Leiting shook his head and said, "Di Gong didn't tell Jun Ma!" ”

Di Yong married the lord of Qinghe and had a close connection with Zhao Zongshi. Is it because Di Qing didn't tell his son? Or are you worried that he will be young and vigorous, and what will he do to get out of the cabinet? Or is there something else?

No matter what, Lin Zhao's admiration for Di Qing became stronger and stronger. In order to hide from the world, even his own son was deceived, this kind of righteousness is really admirable.

Lin Zhao's eyes were soft and solemn, staring at the reflective iron mask for a long time, and he was silent for a long time. Everything is in plain sight, loyalty is the first Di Hanchen, he will definitely understand.