Zhao Kuangyin sighed helplessly and said goodbye to Wang Pu and left.

On the morning of December 30 in the fifth year of Xiande (958), the imperial palace of Zhou State.

After Wang Pu asked Chai Rong to retreat, he said to Chai Rong: "The things played by the ministers are very big, and the emperor should be prepared first." ”

Chai Rong is not a fool, he already has a suspicion in his heart, and asked Wang Pu to insist on checking, the purpose is to confirm his guess; 2. Evidence; 3. Forced him to show up on his own initiative.

The way of the king, Chai Rong is not lacking.

Chai Rong took a light breath and said lightly, "Speak." ”

Wang Pu said: "Forgive the minister for speaking out. The school master and the palace all checked Zhao Kuangyin and wanted to lead the forbidden army to leave. ”

Chai Rong twitched the corners of his mouth lightly and asked, "Is it really him?" ”

Wang Pu bowed his head and replied, "Exactly." ”

Chai Rong smiled and said, "Running away? That's going to have to ask me if I say yes or not. ”

Wang Pu said: "The emperor can only agree." ”

Chai Rong frowned fiercely and shouted, "What if I don't agree? ”

Wang Puqu knelt down and said, "The emperor is angry." The minister has promised him to leave on behalf of the emperor. ”

Chai Rong was furious and said, "You are so bold. Such a ridiculous thing, dare to agree? Don't you dare kill you? ”

Wang Pu said flatly: "The emperor has given the ministers the power to dispose of it with full powers, and this matter is not arbitrary. ”

Chai Rong shouted: "I will give you the opportunity to investigate this matter...... Belch....... ”

Chai Rong realized that he had really given Wang Pucha full power to do so.

Wang Pu said: "The emperor is angry, and listen to the ministers to explain the ins and outs of the future." It is not too late for the emperor to punish the sins of his ministers. ”

Chai Rong shook his hand hatefully and said, "Say it." ”

Wang Pudao: "His righteous brothers, the emperor should know about it, right?" ”

Chai Rong said angrily: "I know. Shi Shouxin, Wang Xianqi and others. I don't take it to heart. ”

Wang Pu said: "But the forbidden army is in the hands of these people. ”

Chai Rong snorted coldly and said, "I don't believe it. The forbidden army is my forbidden army, and it is only loyal to me, how can Shi Shouxin, Wang Xianqi and others control it? ”

Wang Pu sighed and said, "Your Majesty, in fact, at least half of the forbidden army is under its control. ”

Chai Rong was shocked and asked, "Qing is this alarmist, right?" ”

Wang Pu also sighed: "The minister also hopes that it is alarmist. But does the emperor know where the ministers came from to meet the emperor? ”

Chai Rong said: "If you don't go to court today, Qing is naturally from the mansion." ”

Wang Pu said: "The minister is from the forbidden army camp. ”

Chai Rong asked in surprise: "You are going to negotiate with him?" ”

Wang Pu shook his head and said, "The minister was taken captive by the forbidden army two days ago. ”

Chai Rong was stunned. The forbidden army dared to blackmail his ministers, and this was worth it?

Wang Pudao: "In addition to the direct and scattered commands of the inner hall, the iron cavalry and the four compartments of the crane control have been controlled by him; The guard Si Longjie also has a section under his control. According to his words, the number of people was about 80,000. ”

The forbidden army of the Zhou State was divided into two major systems: the palace front division. Division of the Guards.

Thereinto. There are two main forces in the front division of the palace: the Iron Cavalry Army (Horse Army) and the Crane Army (Infantry Army); As well as the inner hall straight, scattered command and other soldiers and horses. The Guards Division has two main forces: Long Jie Army (Ma Army) and Hu Jie Army (Infantry Army); and other soldiers.

There are fewer people in front of the palace, but they are more trusted by Chai Rong.

The guard division and the palace front division total about 180,000.

Hearing Wang Pu say that there were 80,000 forbidden troops under the control of Zhao Kuangyin, he thought that he thought that the forbidden army was only loyal to him, and thought that he had dismissed Zhang Yongde. gave him the post of inspection of the capital to the white-eyed wolf, and Wang Pu actually promised him to lead the army away. Thinking of this, Chai Rong couldn't breathe for a while.

"Poof......" A mouthful of blood spurted out of his mouth three feet away.

Wang Pu was so frightened that he hurriedly got up and prepared to call the imperial doctor, but he didn't want to, Chai Rong, who was spurting blood, felt a lot better at this time, stretched out his hand and shook it gently, preventing Wang Pu from calling people.

Wang Pu had no choice but to take the tea bowl from the side and bring it to Chai Rong and let him cough.

Chai Rong finished coughing and immediately shouted: "I will never allow him to lead the army away." I would rather the Zhou kingdom decay from now on than let it take my forbidden army away. ”

Wang Pu was afraid that Chai Rong would be excited again and vomit blood, so he hurriedly said: "The emperor will calm his anger first, and listen to the ministers." ”

Wang Pu relayed a conversation with Zhao Kuangyin to Chai Rong after consideration, but he didn't say anything about Chai Rong's body.

"Your Majesty, for the sake of the Zhou Kingdom, the ministers have the courage to ask the emperor to endure this breath, and it is much better for 30,000 forbidden troops to leave than to fight on both sides."

Chai Rong knew that he was only taking away 30,000 forbidden troops, so he breathed a sigh of relief, although he was still unwilling in his heart, but at least it would not affect the Northern Expedition.

Chai Rong nodded and said to Wang Pu: "I don't blame you for this matter, I blame you." It's just that I can't let this guy tease, I'm not reconciled. ”

Wang Pu said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that if it causes internal commotion, it is better to let him go, so that the situation can be blocked and will not cause turmoil in the government and the opposition." ”

Chai Rong knew that Wang Pu was right, if he really tore his face at this time, no matter whether he could exterminate Zhao Kuangyin or not, the final loss was the forbidden army and national strength of the Zhou State, according to Wang Pu's idea, let Zhao Kuangyin leave, at least he could save his face, and it could also minimize the loss of the Zhou State.

Thinking of this, Chai Rong's heart felt sour, the righteous brothers who had been married for many years had parted ways like this.

"That's it, that's it." Chai Rong looked up to the sky and sighed, "Wen Bo told him that he should be in trouble, and if he harms my people, I will never let him go, and I will personally lead a large army to fight against him." ”

Wang Pu said gloomily: "The emperor takes care, and the minister will go and tell you." ”

When Wang Pu left, Chai Rong was no longer able to support it, and his brother's betrayal and abandonment dealt a heavy blow to Chai Rong's already frustrated self-confidence, and since then, Chai Rong's physical condition has begun to deteriorate.

The next day, it was the beginning of a new year.

Chai Rong dragged the sick body to accept the worship of hundreds of officials, and at the same time, Chai Rong ordered Wang Pu to end the investigation, which lasted for several months. This made the officials of Zhou Guo breathe a sigh of relief, and the atmosphere began to be enthusiastic.

In order to appease the ministers, Chai Rong reluctantly insisted on taking the ministers to watch the hanging bell chime set up in the main hall, which was a ceremonial instrument used by the Son of Heaven to receive congratulations.

Chai Rong saw that Zhong Chi was hanging there, but he didn't knock it, so he asked Legong, but he couldn't answer.

So he ordered Dou Yan to discuss and study the relevant systems of ancient and modern times, and to examine and correct Yale.

Wang Pu has always been familiar with music and rhythm, and Chai Rong asked him about Yale.

Wang Pushang played: "Etiquette is used to regulate the body, and music is used to cultivate the soul; The body is obedient on the outside, and the mind is peaceful on the inside, so that there is no world that is not peaceful. Therefore, when the rites are cultivated and practiced in the imperial court, all the nations of the world will be reformed and submitted, and the enlightenment of the saints will be successful without being harsh, and the decrees of the saints will be governed without being severe, which is because of this reason. The music is produced in the human mind and the sound is formed in the vibrations of objects, and the sound of objects is formed, and in turn it can move the human mind. (To be continued......)