In February of the first year of Shaosheng (1094), Zhao Xu of Song Zhezong appointed Li Qingchen as his servant. In March, Li Qingchen took the Jinshi exam, and accused Yuan You of abolishing the new law in the early years, and successively using figures such as Zeng Bu to change the law.

In late April, Yu Shi Yuce wrote a letter to impeach Su Shi, saying that Su Shi had made a ridiculous speech and sentence from his predecessor as a scholar, and suggested that Su Shi be admonished. In the back hall, a surnamed Yu Shi said that the words he had written ridiculed the previous dynasties and satirized the present with the past.

At the same time, the imperial history also listed the words written by Su Shi when he belittled Lu Huiqing: "The first to build green seedlings, the second to assist in the service, the government of both losses, since the same businessman, the disaster of the hands, and the chickens and dolphins, there are beetles and harms the people, and the rate is the first to be the first." ”

Even in the end, he listed the text in the Sima Guang Shendao tablet made by Su Shi, attacked him for slandering the imperial court, and demanded that Su Shi be severely punished. Since Yu Ce and Shao made trouble, the officials of Yushitai, under the leadership of Zhao Tingzhi, attacked Su Shi in a big way.

This also led to all the words made by Su Shi, including the words "the people also work hard" when writing a sentence for Lu Dafang, which became an extremely important crime for Su Shi. The courtiers who Su Shi had offended in the past vied with each other to fall into the ground.

Zhao Xu, who finally opened a new year, demoted him to Yingzhou by a holy decree and served as the deputy envoy of the festival. Even if there were officials in the court, such as Fan Chunren, the minister of the reign of Empress Dowager Gao, he tried his best to defend Su Shi, but the result was counterproductive.

First, his younger brother Su Zhe was demoted from the capital, and then he was exiled to the official position, and served as the deputy envoy of the Yuanning Army as a civil official. Su Shi, who is also nearly sixty years old, knows very well why he got such an end.

As a scholar and the eldest son of Su Xun, the minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Su family is also regarded as a protégé in the court. It's a pity that neither of the two brothers wants to get involved in the struggle between the old and new parties.

As a result, it was unfortunate that he wanted to find someone to show Zhao Xu, who was strict in imperial authority. knew Su Shi's crimes. Most of them were chasing after the wind, but in the end, they were demoted to an official and asked them to come to Guangnan East Road as a deputy envoy.

For this kind of old ministers, most of them are obedient when facing the imperial power. and the eunuchs who came to announce the decree, as well as the officials who took over, handed over the rights. Soon set off for his duties.

Just when Su Shi and his entourage entered the area under the jurisdiction of Guangnan East Road. The accompanying Su Mansion guards were surprised to feel that they seemed to be being targeted. It's just that the other party, who doesn't seem to have any malicious intent, has been guarding the front and back.

This situation made Su Shi very curious. Although he knows that this demotion is more of a victim of party strife. But in his opinion, the officials who hated him. You can't do anything like half a robbery, right?

How to say it, he is also an old minister of the two dynasties, and he suddenly died on the way to his post, but I am afraid that the court will not be able to explain to his subjects. The most important thing is that Su Shi feels that their brother's official style is still popular in the Great Song Dynasty.

After entering Guangnan East Road, there are people everywhere you go, waiting on the road early. He said politely, "Master Su." By the orders of the Lord, hot food and warm water have been prepared in advance. Please take a break before you go on the road. ”

Facing these smiling people, Su Shi was naturally very curious: "Haven't you asked who your lord is?" I'm a degraded minister, and I can't afford such preferential treatment! ”

Regarding his words, the person who came said without being angry at all: "Please forgive Master Su, the Lord has an order that his name must not be revealed before the time comes." Just leave it to me. Be sure to take care of Lord Su and his party.

In addition, the lord asked me to wait and tell me that the court will not make any changes to your brother's affairs. Although it will take some time to endure for the time being, it is still safe to come. Please also ask Master Su to move. Take a break before hitting the road! ”

The enthusiasm shown by these completely strangers really surprised Su Shi. can be seen from the other party's behavior, how much can be seen that the other party has no malicious intentions, and he can only pretend to be curious to enjoy the other party's hospitality.

In any case, from those prosperous places in the Central Plains, he suddenly came to this kind of Guangnan land, and he was still a little uncomfortable. But with the hospitality of these people, Su Shi felt that it was really easy for him to go to the post this time.

Even on their way, the carriage accidentally lay on its stomach. It didn't take long for a brand-new carriage to appear in front of them. Even the guards of Su Mansion felt that the other party's hospitality was a bit excessive.

What surprised Su Shi even more was the officials of the states and counties he passed on the way to Yingzhou. didn't think of it, avoided him, but received him warmly. But in the face of his questioning, these officials were quite taboo.

This kind of thing, until he was about to change the route to Yingzhou, but soon a group of elite cavalry appeared. Directly stopped him and said, "Master Su, take a slow step!" There is an order from the lord that the adults do not have to go to Yingzhou to take up their posts, and the imperial court has other arrangements for the adults! ”

Faced with this kind of thing that has been entertained all the way but has been kept in the dark. Su Shi also said angrily: "Nonsense! This is the will of the imperial court, how can I resist and disobey it. Don't stop, before the decree arrives, I must go to England to take up my post. ”

Seeing that this Lord Su was furious, the two middle-aged cavalrymen who dismounted suddenly said, "Big brother, or forget it." Since Master Su insists on going to Yingzhou, then we will escort him to Yingzhou. At that time, you can board the ship directly from Yingzhou and go to sea! ”

Su Shi, who heard this, was stunned and said, "Who are your subordinates?" Also, why did the old man go to England on this trip? Also, who is your Lord and what are His intentions? ”

At this moment, two more fast horses rushed over their convoy. Seeing their group, the knight on the horse breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Fortunately, I caught up!" Master Su, this is a letter from the master to you. Adults will know when they open it!

In addition, the holy decree given to the adults is already on the way to Guangzhou. If you change to Yingzhou, I am afraid that you will have to take a lot of unjust roads. If you don't believe me, if you read the letters of my lord, you will know that all these things are true. ”

Looking at the sweaty appearance of the two knights, Su Shi quickly opened the letter. Seeing the head of the above at the beginning of 'Brother Zizhan, Personally Examined', Su Shi felt very curious. From the name written by this man, it must have been written by someone whom he knew well.

When I looked directly at the end of the letter, it was the words 'Zhong Mingxian's brother'. After thinking about it for a long time, he really couldn't understand who this Zhongming virtuous brother was. But after reading the letter, Su Shi couldn't help but open his mouth wide.

With a little disbelief, he said, "You are King Xu's subordinates?" He's not ......"

finally remembered that this 'Zhong Ming' was the word of King Xu Zhao Hao, but Su Shi knew that King Xu Zhao Hao was not buried last year? For the death of this great Song Emperor Uncle who had some dealings with him when he was young, he also felt nostalgic for a while!

Now I suddenly saw that the letter written to him by the dead man, saying that he was not shocked, must be fake. But what shocked him even more was whether the court knew or didn't know about King Xu's fake death. If you know, then there will be a secret in it.

Looking at Su Shi's shocked expression, the two knights who rushed over immediately said, "Master Su, we are all subordinates of the King of Qiongzhou." When the prince learned that the lord had been humiliated and demoted, he immediately surrendered to the court and appointed the lord to another position.

Previously, we have been informed that the new task given by the imperial court to the lord is the new governor of Danzhou. As for the old prince, he is on Qiongzhou Island at the moment, waiting for Master Su to come over. The reason for this will be known when the adults have seen the prince. ”

When I heard that these elite cavalry were all subordinates of Zhao Xiaoxi, the king of Qiongzhou. Su Shi became more and more curious, what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd of this dynasty, the first prince to be crowned king. What is the purpose of changing his position?

At this moment, the knight who came said again: "Lord Su, you may not know that after your lord was demoted to Yingzhou. The pavilion surveyed the Lord Qin and Guanqin, and has been demoted to the management of Chenzhou. The editor Huang Daren was also demoted to Fuzhou. ”

Hearing what this knight said, Su Shi also seemed a little distressed. Su Shi also knows that these two best friends of the DPRK and China are the same as himself, and they don't like to form friends. But because of him, he was also implicated in purging.

Perhaps seeing Su Shi's sadness, the knight said again: "When I came, the little prince said that it is impossible to distinguish between right and wrong for the time being, but history will always give a fair judgment." At present, Qiongzhou is in ruins, and I hope that Master Su can cross the sea to teach! ”

In order to prove their identity, the knight quickly took out another token, representing the Qiongzhou Palace. Seeing this situation, Su Shi also knew it. Looking at it like this, he was afraid that he would not be able to reach Yingzhou, so he could only follow these cavalry to Guangzhou.

After arriving in Canton, he rested in the city for the night, and the next day the cavalry escorted him to the docks. Looking at the battleship flying the Great Song Dragon Flag, he, who had served as the general judge of Hangzhou, also knew the benefits of this kind of warship.

Under the protection of the family guards, he boarded the warship with a head full of fog. As the warship left the dock and looked at the other warships escorted, Su Shi also felt that this king of Qiongzhou seemed to be thriving overseas!

As a civil official family of the Great Song Dynasty, Su Shi also knows a little about Zhao Xiaoxi. It can be that Zhao Xiaoxi was in the capital before, and he had a close relationship with those martial arts families, but he had little contact with civil officials, which was also to avoid suspicion.

For Zhao Xiaoxi's capital, he was given the title of Qiongzhou by the emperor's decree to open the capital for military training, and he was not allowed to enter Beijing without a will. Many people know that the young man is very taboo about this cousin. It's a pity that Zhao Xiaoxi also has a lot of prestige in the Great Song Dynasty.

In particular, the cavalry led by Zhao Xiaoxi is now the most elite jockey in the Great Song Dynasty, and is also known as the Son of Heaven Forbidden Rider. In addition, Zhao Xiaoxi's financial resources have attracted the attention of many ministers.

It has only been half a year since he left Beijing, and Zhao Xiaoxi is in a remote place here in Guangnan, and building such a water division is enough to show his ability. But if a prince is too strong, is it really a good thing for an empire?

With this idea of loyalty, Su Shi was also full of worries, waiting for this trip to Qiongzhou, what the prince would say to him. If you want to persuade him to rebel, Su Shi will definitely not agree! (To be continued......)