Chapter 119: Changing the Official's Hat for a Sword
Zhao Kuangyin is domineering and confident, Zhao Pu is shrewd and resolute, and the monarch and the minister will eliminate a crisis invisibly as soon as he sings and harmonizes.
After the episode of the assassination of Changjie, the celebration went on as usual, and the royal driver went directly to the Taimiao Temple to carry out the sacrificial activities. On the surface, it was still festive, but everyone inside was careful, and the guards of the Praetorian Army were all in good spirits. Today's omissions are enough for them to cut off their heads, and if there are any more omissions, I am afraid that they will have to connect the nine clans.
Zhao Zheng put down his sword and restored his identity as a civil official, but he didn't have an official hat and became a peculiar being. When he first entered the Taimiao, perhaps because of his eye-catching, Emperor Zhao Kuangyin looked at him a few more times, and his eyes were a little complicated.
At this time, many things are carried out according to the procedure, step by step, which can be regarded as decent. In the Taimiao, the spiritual positions of several ancestors of the Zhao family have been placed, and Zhao Kuangyin's ancestor Zhao Hao was posthumously named the ancestor and the emperor of literature; Great-grandfather Zhao Jing is the ancestor of Shun, Emperor Huiyuan, grandfather Zhao Jing is the ancestor of Yizu, Emperor Jian Gong.
These three are undoubtedly the light of their descendants, who were just petty officials at the county order level, but now they are all posthumously named emperors, listed in the Taimiao, and admired by all generations. The only direct help to Zhao Kuangyin is his father Zhao Hongyin, but unfortunately he is not blessed to be the emperor alive like Liu Bang's father, and now he is posthumously named Emperor Xuanzu. The only fortunate thing is that he can enjoy the imperial treatment after death. After Zhao Kuangyin conquest of Li Yun, on the way back, he chose a mausoleum for his father, and now the Yong'an Mausoleum is being built, and it will be completed in a few days.
The next two lengthy ceremonies are a bit tedious, but they are both crucial, and the temple and the canonical system are determined. in order to establish the orthodoxy of the Great Song Dynasty.
By the time the sacrificial ceremony was over, it was already too late. It's been a day of tossing, and because of a fearful assassination. Everyone was exhausted. It is because the planned pilgrimage and feast are temporarily cancelled, and they will be held after the reward of meritorious deeds on the next day.
Zhao Kuangyin returned to the palace, and the hundred officials dispersed, but Zhao Zheng faced a homeless dilemma. He was originally alone, and he used to be a monk in Dingli Courtyard, but he didn't have a mansion at all, let alone relatives, and now he suddenly returned and didn't know where to go.
However, there were already people cooking for him, and Zhao Zheng was at a loss. Zhao Guangyi walked over and said with a smile: "Goro, there's nowhere to go, right?" ”
"His Royal Highness the Marquis of Duyu smiled, the lower officials are really ......" Zhao Zheng smiled, slightly embarrassed, why didn't he think of this stubble before, and he didn't have any preparations.
Zhao Guangyi smiled: "Where? In Luzhou and Jinling, you have made great contributions, and today you are even more meritorious...... Grant you a mansion for sure. A few days ago, the imperial brother had already ordered. I found a house for you next to the Bianhe River, which was made by a festival envoy in the previous dynasty, but some places are damaged, and the Ministry of Industry has had a lot of affairs recently. How about living in the concierge house before the renovation is completed? ”
"The House of Protocol?" Zhao Zheng said with a smile: "That's the residence of the envoy, does the subordinate have this honor?" ”
"What's not to do. What's more, the concierge house is the place under the jurisdiction of your Honglu Temple, near the water! Zhao Guangyi smiled: "You have been wronged for a few days first." After the completion of the house, move in, the day of housewarming. I went to congratulate myself. ”
"Your Highness is polite, your lower officials are low, how dare you be?"
Zhao Er's historical image is not good, and Zhao Zheng is not at ease with his character, but it is too early now. People have the identity of the emperor's brother, and they are polite, so they have to be polite and smile.
"Where is it, if you can afford it, we will ......" When the words came to his mouth, Zhao Guangyi realized something, and immediately changed the topic with a smile.
The house of government is the house of government, at least the conditions there are good, or the treatment of foreign envoys, someone to serve, life will be very comfortable. Although Zhao Zheng noticed that Zhao Guangyi had something to say, he didn't think much about it, and he couldn't think of it at all.
However, the picture of the two standing together and talking cordially falls into the eyes of some people, and they can't help but think about it, and they can interpret many different meanings.
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Zhao Guangyi arranged for his subordinates to guide Zhao Zheng to the protocol, and then hurried to the palace to ask the imperial brother for guilt. Today's events directly made his face gloomy, and he was very embarrassed. Although the imperial brother did not blame on the spot, he must be furious in his heart, God knows what kind of thunderstorm it will be.
When Zhao Kuangyin was leaving, he deliberately called Zhao Pu away, which made Zhao Guangyi even more uneasy. He felt that he had fallen out of favor a little bit, he was not as meritorious as Zhao Zheng, nor was he as clever as Zhao Pu to comprehend the holy will, he was compared to people everywhere, he did not show his ability, but he showed a lot of shortcomings, leaving a bad impression, which made Zhao Guangyi very annoyed.
He was a little jealous, jealous of Zhao Zheng and Zhao Pu, but in comparison, the latter was obviously more threatening. Although Zhao Zheng is ...... But he has shallow roots, he is still very young, and he cannot form a direct threat for the time being. Zhao Pu is different, he is the emperor's brother who relies on him as a confidant, and he is a reserve candidate for the prime minister.
Once the situation is completely controlled, Fan Zhen, Wang Pu and others will step down, and it is inevitable that Zhao Pu will pay tribute to the prime minister. When the time comes, I will press myself everywhere, and I can't help it......
Zhao Guangyi shook his head, ignored a lot, and hurried to the palace. He was thinking, Brother Huang shouldn't be too guilty for today's events, right? Do you want to give the Queen Mother some wind in case of accidents?
When he arrived at the Vertical Arch Hall and bowed down to plead guilty, Zhao Guangyi found that it was unnecessary to worry.
"Guangyi, I don't blame you for today's incident!" Zhao Kuangyinyun waved his hand lightly, without the slightest sense of blame.
"Brother Huang, I ......"
Zhao Kuangyin said: "There are assassins sneaking in, it's not that you are not careful, but that the other party is taking great pains, no wonder you." During this time, you stayed in Ouchi, and Bianliang has been stable, which is very good...... However, there are still shortcomings and more experience is needed. ”
"Yes!" Hearing the emperor's understanding and encouragement, Zhao Guangyi was very happy, but after thinking about it a little, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He has always thought highly of himself and thinks that he is very capable, so he will be very disappointed when he misses. But the royal brother didn't care, indicating that he didn't think highly of himself, or even ...... It is very uncomfortable for a proud person to be belittled.
Zhao Kuangyin didn't realize his younger brother's delicate mood, and his mind was now all about today's assassination.
"Some people are restless, I just returned to Bianliang and stabbed, I underestimated them."
Zhao Guangyi said: "Brother Huang, will it be Li Yun or Li Chongjin's remnant party ......?"
"It's possible, but it's ......" Zhao Kuangyin said, "I'm worried about someone else." ”
Zhao Pudao: "Looking at the situation at the time, it seems that the target of today's assassination is not entirely you, the official, with the skills of the official, you can dodge." ”
"Hmm!" Zhao Kuangyin nodded, he thought to himself, if the situation was evasive...... You should be able to dodge it, right? Should be able to ......
"Brother Huang, the younger brother was too reckless at that time, he only thought about chasing the murderer, and he almost missed a big event." If Zhao Guangyi didn't understand the key at this moment, then he would not be a figure who could become Song Taizong.
"Your Highness is also thinking about the safety of the official family, what's wrong?" Zhao Pu lost no time in playing a round.
Zhao Kuangyin didn't pay attention to it, so he didn't care, and said: "What I'm worried about is that there are people in Bianliang City who are making waves. ”
As soon as these words came out, several people fell silent, obviously this is a very difficult issue.
After a long time, Zhao Guangyi said in a low voice: "Brother Huang, please forgive the courtiers for spending the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain...... There are still doubts about the matter of the Concentration Academy, could it be related to him? ”
Zhao Kuangyin is still silent, this unreasonable place has always been a piece of his heart, and today's events are indeed coincidental.
"What about the Assassin?" Zhao Guangyi asked in a low voice.
"Dead, the forbidden army was already dead when he caught it......"
Zhao Guangyi speculated: "Will there be a suspicion of murder?" Although he was good at martial arts, he was aware of it before the forbidden army, and the position where the sword was thrown was so accurate......"
Zhao Pu shook his head and said: "This is His Royal Highness's concern, the forbidden army has already checked it, five ...... Wen Yan's knife only injured the assassin, and he should have wanted to keep his mouth alive. It was the Assassin who committed suicide by poisoning himself, and he was supposed to be a dead man. But...... Anything is possible, and if there is a connection with each other, it is not. ”
"Shouldn't it?" Zhao Kuangyin said in a deep voice: "He has been following me these days, I'm afraid he won't have the opportunity to connect with people...... It would be too early to say that you were prepared. Besides, it was my temporary decision to let him follow the side of the Imperial Rim, otherwise he wouldn't have had a chance to make a move. In the voice, it was obvious that there was a negative meaning.
Zhao Guangyi said: "Brother Huang, forgive my brother for being blunt, the heart of guarding against people is indispensable, although Gorou has escorted him several times in a row, but the doubts on his body cannot be eliminated after all!" ”
"Hmm!" Zhao Kuangyin said: "The reason why he followed the imperial chariot was to take advantage of today's Taimiao sacrifice and let him recognize his ancestors and return to his ancestors by the way." As a result, there was an accident, so I had to give up for the time being, and then think about it in the long run. ”
Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Pu didn't speak, they both knew that Zhao Zheng was very capable, and it was precisely because of this that Zhao Kuangyin attached great importance to it. Otherwise, even if it's ...... It is not enough to let him enter the Taimiao Temple to pay homage on today's occasion, but unfortunately he has a business trip, and even if he has a meritorious escort, he missed a good opportunity.
"Brother Huang, what about chasing the murderer?"
"We can't make a big splash, we can't fall for the tricks of Xiaoxiao, but we can't let them get away with it." Zhao Kuangyin groaned: "You still have to investigate, secretly track down!" ”
"Who's responsible? Is Chu Zhaofu suitable? Zhao Pu asked in a low voice.
Zhao Guangyi dared to take the initiative to ask for help, but Zhao Kuangyin said: "Today, Wulang blocked arrows with his official hat, which is very unlucky, it seems that he has to be replaced with a sword." ”
"Brother Huang means ......"
Zhao Kuangyin clapped his hands and said: "Let Gorou go and check, I think he is quite suitable for these things!" ”
"But ......" Zhao Guangyi was just about to question and object, but when he saw Zhao Pu's approving eyes, he suddenly realized and said in a low voice: "Brother Huang wants to take advantage of the opportunity to ......."
"That's right, I hope I don't disappoint, or he's ...... I can't afford it! Zhao Kuangyin's eyes were expectant, but they were also full of coldness. (To be continued......)