Chapter 364: The Chaotic Court
Since Wang Pan saw Lin Bo, this is the first time he has seen Lin Bo who is really anxious, in fact, Lin Bo has already expected it when he came, since Wang Pan interferes in things, it will not be so simple. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info but what Lin Bo didn't expect was that Lin Zhihao ran to the criminal department in order to take the blame for himself. Wang looked at Lin Bo with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and said unhurriedly: "Outside the forest, since someone is guilty for you, then you can help me or not, I think you will have a good rest in the palace tonight, and I will send someone to send you back to Hangzhou tomorrow." ”
The matter has come to this, Lin Bo does not dare to save any more luck in his heart, for him, the thousands of acres of good land and family wealth are not as important as his son, he understands that Wang Bian can talk to him in this way, that is, to leave a glimmer of opportunity, so now he can only seize this opportunity, he knelt down in front of the king again and said: "The prince forgives me, this matter is all planned by me, that is, it has nothing to do with the Golden Lotus Society, and it has nothing to do with my son Zhihao, please be gracious." ”
Wang Fang also had doubts in his heart, and he said to Lin Bo: "You explain everything clearly, and this king can find a way." ”
Lin Bo sighed, and then said slowly: "I was born in a scholarly family since I was a child, and I also passed the Jinshi, but because I was so happy back then, I told my true identity after drinking, and I also took out the Danshu iron scroll to show off. I thought that the emperor's grace was vast and he could be loyal to the imperial court, but he didn't expect this matter to reach the ears of Ouyang Xiu, the chief examiner at that time, alas. Later, I learned that although the Danshu iron scroll could keep the descendants of the Chai family safe, Taizu also told the descendants of the Chai family not to enter the court as officials. Since then, I have been indignant, and over the years I have carefully befriended the officialdom and made many officials. Now that my son has become an adult, I saw that this child was ambitious, but there was nowhere to show it, so I found Xue Liangru, the manager of Jixian School, Xue Liangru promised to recommend an official position for my son, and introduced me to the palace servant Shi Jiang Zhiqi; and Peng Siyong in the imperial history. The two imperial historians also promised to find a way to persuade the saint to allow the descendants of my Lin family to gain fame. However, after several years, the emperor was replaced by Yingzong, and then the crown prince was appointed. In the past few years, I have been worshipping these ministers like my ancestors, not only giving gifts during the New Year's holidays, but also giving gold and silver gifts, but in the end there is not even a single news. Later, I knew that the prince was going to Dali, and I was very resentful at that time, and the people of his Zhao family took away my Chai family's country, and he didn't even give him a chance to be an official. In a fit of rage, I found a killer and wanted to assassinate the prince. When I regretted it later, it was too late to change the matter, so I had no choice but to find a scapegoat Lin Xiuxiu. Prince, this is the way things are, please be gracious to the prince. ”
Although the details of this matter are not clear to Wang Pan, from what Wang Pan knew in the past, it is very close to Wang Pan's speculation, and Wang Bi quietly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, it seems that it is correct to find Lin Bo in this way. As for this matter, Wang has his own plans, and what he wants to do is not simply the problem of Lin Xiuxiu being wronged. That's why he set up this banquet today, first to scare and then to trick Lin Bo to tell the truth.
As soon as Lin Bo's words fell, Wang next to him burst into applause, and this applause did not seem to be taken by Wang next to him, Lin Bo hurriedly turned his head to look left and right. This banquet living room is not very large, the entrance screen, in the middle of a round table that can make seven or eight people, and there is a wing room on the east and west sides. With the applause, a person walked out of the west wing, wearing a stiff winged head, wearing an embroidered brocade robe and wearing jade around his waist; Look at this person's age of about 60 years old, his beard and hair are all white, and his eyes are like Danfeng, and his eyebrows are like lying silkworms. Lin Bo has seen many officials, and when he saw this person dressed in an extraordinary manner, he knew that his official position was not low. Lin Bo hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to say more.
The visitor clapped his hands and walked into the banquet hall, and Wang stood up and bowed his hand: "Wronged Sima Shangshu, I just made you wait for so long." ”
Sima Guang said with a smile on his face: "Hehe, yes, the old man didn't dare to be extraordinary." The prince is really powerful, in just a few words, he broke off the whole thing, but the old man can't reach it! ”
This person is Sima Guang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites? Lin Bo couldn't help but sigh in his heart, no wonder this person's aura was so sufficient. But when I think about it, I really fell for the king.
Sima Guang looked at Lin Bo, who was kneeling there, turned his head to the king and said, "King Zhennan, since this case has been settled, then I will take Lin Bo away." ”
Wang Bi shook his head: "Sima Shangshu, the case is clear, but this Lin Bo is a guest I invited." Why don't you take this meal away before you finish it? ”
Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart, what tricks are you going to do next to this king? "King Zhennan, this joke can't be made! Whether it is assassinating the king or hiding the things given by the emperor, it is not a small crime! ”
Wang Bei smiled slightly: "Sima Shangshu, since this matter has been decreed by me, of course you can't take people away like this, unless you ......"
"Unless what?" Sima Guang looked at Wang Bei, and felt a little depressed in his heart, he was a person who was close to the sixtieth year, and let such a kid lead around. Even Lin Bo, who was kneeling there, couldn't help but raise his head and look at the king in fear at this moment.
"Unless Sima Shangshu tells me, what are you going to do about this?"
"Naturally, Lin Xiuxiu was released!"
"Oh? And then what? What did Sima Shangshu do with Lin Bo? Wang asked, pointing to Limbo.
"This ......" Sima Guang hesitated, the background of Lin Bo and the Golden Lotus Society, Sima Guang was clear. He originally thought that the king's trial of Lin Bo was nothing more than to release Lin Xiuxiu, but after hesitating for a moment, Sima Guang said: "How to deal with Lin Bo, I'm afraid I have to discuss this matter with the royal family." ”
Sima Guang avoided this topic well, and discussed it with the royal family, not with the emperor. If it were someone else, it might be stopped, but Wang Fang didn't want to listen to this result, if everything was discussed with the royal family, then the real right to make decisions might not really fall into the hands of Zhao Ji. Besides, Lin Bo is a once-in-a-lifetime example, an opportunity for Zhao Ji to correct history and establish his prestige, how can Wang Fang easily let it go.
"Hahaha, then please ask Sima Shangshu to discuss with the royal family first, as for Lin Bo to stay in my palace first, I'm afraid Sima Shangshu won't be at ease."
"Of course not, the old man will take his leave first." Sima Guang was also angry, and turned around and walked out of the palace. The more I pondered along the way, the more I didn't feel good, and I tried the case for so long, just to take care of the royal face, but the king broke off within two days and was involved in the bribery of officials. If this is played next to the king, and then he is impeached and does not investigate, then his reputation will be ruined.
Not to mention Sima Guang's return to the Criminal Department to draft the recital overnight, at this time, Lin Bo's heart in the banquet hall was also up and down, and he didn't dare to come out when he knelt in the atmosphere. Suddenly, I heard the king call his name: "Limbo"
"In!"
"Today, the imperial court subsidizes you with a large amount of silver taels every year, is it just for you to pay to assassinate the king? Alas, what a disgrace you are! The king took a sip of wine, ate a mouthful of food, and pointed to Limbo and said. Listening to the tone is not like a reprimand, but a little more sarcasm.
"Lord Wang, as long as you can keep my son safe, I am willing to honor you with all my family property!"
"Humph! Joke, just your little possessions. Wang said disdainfully.
"I am willing to hand over the iron scroll of the Danshu, and from now on the surname Lin will no longer be paid by the imperial court. Lord, you have to be gracious no matter what! Limbo pleaded with a handful of snot and tears.
The king had almost eaten at this time, and he wiped his mouth and said, "Since you are so sincere, then I will think of another way, but you must do what I teach you!" "For Limbo, there is no choice now, no matter what, the king can put him to death, and there is no other choice but to obey his orders.
The next morning, Song Shenzong Zhao Ji was sitting on the Jinluan Palace, and the civil and military officials stood in two shifts. The king held the fold in his hand, and finally heard the ministers read out the emperor's decree and said: "There is a morning music and no retreat!" Wang Bei coughed lightly, and as soon as he raised his arm and was about to speak, Sima Guang flashed and stood up: "The minister has this!" ”
Wang Bian smiled secretly in his heart, this Sima Guang seemed to want to take the lead, but it was in the heart of Wang Bian. Sima Guang's performance is to impeach Xue Liangru, the manager of Jixian School, Jiang Zhiqi, the palace attendant, and Peng Siyong, the imperial historian, naturally they accepted bribes to promote officials, and asked the Holy Lord to issue an investigation. After playing this chapter, Sima Guang stepped aside, but his eyes looked at the king.
Xue Liangru stood up and retorted: "Sima Shangshu, what do you mean by this? Do you have any evidence that we took bribes? Also, it is unreasonable to see which of the officials we have elected because he has accepted bribes. ”
Jiang Zhiqi and Peng Siyong also said on the side: "That's it, how can Sima Shangshu spray people with blood? The ministers on the side also whispered, no wonder they wondered, how could Sima Guang, who usually doesn't say much, even more strange to everyone, is that the imperial history has always impeached other people, and it is rare for everyone to be impeached today.
"The Criminal Department is trying a case, so naturally there is evidence to say so! You don't need to quibble! Sima Guang said coldly.
Xue Liangru said: "The case of the Criminal Department? So if the Criminal Department has a case, you can talk nonsense? Ouyang Shangshu, you were also the secretary of the Criminal Department, and now you are the secretary of the Ministry of War, can you help me talk about it, can the Ministry of Criminal Impeachment of the Imperial History just listen to one side? ”
Everyone's eyes turned to Ouyang Xiu, and Ouyang Xiu frowned slightly: "Good man, what are you talking about!" If you don't have this, Sima Shangshu will naturally not impeach you! ”
After that, Ouyang Xiu turned his head to Zhao Ji and said: "Holy Lord, this matter is the minister's hope to strictly investigate Xue Liangru and others, if they really violate the law and discipline, they will be severely punished!" ”
Ouyang is talking about Xue Liangru, but Xue Liangru is angry, it is said that Ouyang Xiu is his cousin-in-law, except for the two prime ministers and the king of Zhennan, Ouyang Xiu's status in the court is not under Sima Guang, but now he does not favor himself at all. Jiang Zhiqi originally stood on the same side as Ouyang Xiu in the Pu Yi dispute, but when he saw that Ouyang Xiu didn't help him, he became more and more angry. Immediately pointed the finger at Ouyang Xiu and said: "Hmph, Ouyang Shangshu, you are related to Xue Liangru, of course you have to avoid suspicion, it is better to say less." What's more, the person who picks up the ashes has and the face to discuss in the court. ”
As soon as he said this, the court suddenly boiled the pot in chaos, and it turned out that Liu Jin, the head of Jixian Palace, slandered Ouyang Xiu and his daughter-in-law for having a warm relationship, which was regarded as gossip after tea and dinner for officials, and Jiang Zhiqi didn't expect Jiang Zhiqi to say it in the court without hesitation.
"Phew! You are talking nonsense! The third secretary made Wu Chong stand up, Ouyang Xiu's daughter-in-law was his daughter, and he angrily raised the wat board in his hand and was about to smash it at Jiang Zhiqi. The court suddenly became a pot of porridge! This scene is indeed unexpected by the king, it really makes people laugh and cry! Even Zhao Ji stared blankly at the scene in front of him, this emperor who had no experience in dealing with the affairs of the court was now big, and he couldn't help but cast a gaze to the king for help.
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