The news that Zhao Gou had killed the crown prince of Liao and the young master of the crown prince reached the capital.

When Zhao Heng heard the news, he sat on the chair directly from that moment, his face pale.

Lin Lingsu's expression was complicated, he seemed to already know that it was definitely not an accident that the people who had sent the past two assassins to assassinate Zhao Gou had failed in their actions.

Zhao Heng reacted for a long time, shook his head, as if he was saying it to himself: "Impossible!" How could Zhao Gou ······ How could he have this strength, although the strength of the prince of Liao was not so strong that he crushed everything, he was also very good, and he lost to him by single-handedly beating Zhao Gou. ”

Lin Lingsu said: "Now is not the time to doubt, I believe that this news will soon spread to the Liao State, if the Liao State has a dispute with my Great Song Dynasty because of this, how can I explain it?" ”

Zhao Heng stood up, his eyes were blue, he clenched his fists, gritted his teeth and said: "I don't know that this Zhao Gou has caused a big disaster, I will go to the Emperor Taishang now." ”

As he spoke, Zhao Heng threw a decisive back to everyone and went directly to Song Huizong.

The Hall of Eternal Life where Song Huizong is located.

Emperor Huizong listened to Zhao Heng's meaning, but he was not surprised, with a smile on his face, he said slowly: "Son, the Liao State is now at war with the Jin State, and it has been defeated repeatedly, and it is no longer good, I don't think the Liao State has time to worry about this matter with us." ”

Zhao Heng didn't expect Emperor Huizong to have such an attitude, and directly said: "Zhao Gou ignored the fact that the two countries were on good terms, and killed the prince of Liao without authorization, the crime cannot be punished, please ask my father to allow me to use the emperor's power to bring Zhao Gou to justice." Only in this way can we give an explanation to the people of Liao. ”

Emperor Huizong laughed directly: "You want to kill your younger brother and avenge the prince of Liao?" ”

Needless to say, Emperor Huizong directly characterized this matter as a struggle between brothers, and his position was already obvious, he did not support the action against Zhao Gou.

Zhao Heng directly knelt under the golden steps, and said sharply: "Father, Zhao Gou has crossed the line, what he has done has caused a big disaster, if it causes a war between the two countries, behind it is the lives of hundreds of people." ”

"The prince of Liao was killed in his own country, and the person who killed him must be handed over to the Liao people for disposal, and I suggest that Zhao Gou be sent to the Liao people. For the sake of the people of the world, it has to be like this. ”

Emperor Huizong said, "Get up." I know a little bit about the affairs between your brothers, didn't you forcibly take his many daughters' dependents? The contradictions between you must be deep, but this is not an excuse for you to kill your brother. ”

"If Zhao Gou is handed over to the Liao State, the Liao State will despise our Song State because of this. At that time, it was a wide open door to coveting. Remember, only interests and strength determine the basis of relations between countries, and a paper contract is at best a placebo. ”

"Zhao Gou has the ability to kill the prince of Liao, and he must also be able to defend the enemy outside the country. It is okay to reduce the guilt, and it is the right way to order him to wear the guilt and make meritorious service. ”

Zhao Heng knelt directly on the ground, and became a little annoyed: "Father, you defend Zhao Gou everywhere, Zhao Gou's power is growing day by day, and now his hand has reached the Mangdang Mountains, directly to Xuzhou, reaching the level of self-reliance on the imperial court, which is a threat to the imperial court." If I don't take this opportunity to get rid of Zhao Gou, I, the emperor, will not be right. You can ask for another wisdom! ”

Saying that, Zhang Heng got up, and after a direct showdown with Emperor Huizong, he was relaxed.

Emperor Huizong's expression was playful, and he said in a cold voice: "You kid, you are so irritable. Now that I'm still a emperor, I don't have any power at all, I think you can on my head! ”

"However, just before you came, Zhao Gou had already sent someone to the Immortal Hall to see me. Moreover, there is evidence to prove that he signed a life and death contract with the prince of Liao, which was a fair duel, and the prince of Liao colluded with Liang Shanbo's people, and the ambition of the wolf son was clearly revealed. If it weren't for Zhao Gou killing the prince of Liao, the current Daze District would be the boundary between Liangshanbo and the Liao. ”

As he spoke, Emperor Huizong clapped his hands, and the eunuch came in from outside with a person.

This person's face is half green, his appearance is hideous, his figure is mighty, his eyes are cold, and he is not an ordinary man at first glance.

Zhao Heng looked at the man and asked, "Who are you?" Is there a person like you under Zhao Gou's account? ”

The man knelt down directly in front of the two emperors, and replied to Zhao Heng: "Your Majesty, the villain Yang Zhi, was sent by Prince Kang to deliver news to the Emperor Taishang and the emperor, and he has just arrived at the Palace of Eternal Life, so before the news is delivered to the emperor, His Majesty came over first." ”

Emperor Huizong said: "Son, this person is the blue-faced beast Yang Zhi, who was also an officer of the imperial court before, but he accidentally killed someone and fled to Liangshanbo. He is now being recruited by Zhao Gou, and he can be a witness to the collusion of the prince of Liao and his gang with Liang Shanbo. ”

"Also. Yang Zhi, you show the emperor the life and death certificate signed by the prince of Liao and Zhao Gou before the fight, and solve the doubts in the emperor's heart. ”

Yang Zhi also took out the life and death certificate signed before the duel between Zhao Gou and the prince of Liao, and presented it to Zhao Heng, Zhao Heng was directly dumbfounded when he saw it.

The Song-Liao relationship, which he had painstakingly managed for so long, collapsed in an instant with what he saw and heard, and he, Zhao Gou, seemed to have calculated everything, and there was nothing he could do about him.

This Zhao Gou is so difficult to deal with, what does it mean for him to be the emperor!

Emperor Huizong said lightly: "Now, do you know how to do it?" The prince of Liao was looking for his own death, and he did nonsense on the territory of the Great Song Kingdom, and fought a duel with Zhao Gou, the king of Kang, and his skills were not as good as others, and he was killed by Zhao Gou's Ten Thousand Buddha Divine Sword. If the Liao people have anything to say, tell them what the Liao prince did in his country in collusion with Liang Shanbo. ”

"In this way, the matter will settle down, and you two brothers, brothers and sisters, will no longer have to quarrel over this matter."

After Emperor Huizong finished speaking, he directly looked at Zhao Heng with a majestic face.

Zhao Heng was already in a complete trance, thinking that Zhao Gou would die this time, but he prepared everything in advance, and the needle could not be inserted into the water and splashed, and he was suddenly a little discouraged.

But at this moment, a voice directly burst out in his mind: Zhao Gou is really his Zhao Heng's elbow and armpit, and he must deal with it quickly.

At this time, you must first express your attitude, and then wait for the opportunity to attack Zhao Gou later.

"Well, what my father taught me was that I was in a hurry and lost my sense of proportion. We must follow my father's instructions and properly handle this matter. ”

Emperor Huizong said with satisfaction: "It's good that you think clearly." What appears to be a matter between two countries, but in fact it is only between two of you, brothers. ”

After saying this, he directly said to Yang Zhi: "Yang Tizhi, your martial arts are world-famous, so stay in the Hall of Eternal Life as a guard in the future." ”

As soon as Yang Zhi ascended to heaven, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly thanked him, and had already withdrawn.

Here Zhao Heng was about to leave, but found that Emperor Huizong seemed to be unsatisfied, so he didn't dare to leave even if he left.

Emperor Huizong cleared everyone before he slowly said to Zhao Heng: "Your younger brother, your ability is indeed getting bigger and bigger, I'm afraid that after I die, he won't listen to you in the future." ”

Zhao Heng immediately said casually: "Eighth brother's ability is a blessing for the country, but his power is too great, but it is not conducive to himself. If we want to keep rich and noble for a long time, we brothers and sisters still have to make certain cuts to her. ”

Emperor Huizong sighed, and then asked, "Do you have any solution?" ”

"Father, Zhao Gou has now reached out to the Mangdang Mountains, and wants to harvest the timber there to expand the warships and equip the army. Although he has the permission of the imperial court, if the locals are disobedient and fight against him, it will be difficult for him Zhao Gou to retreat. ”

"When it really can't be closed, Zhao Gou will touch his nose, and the court will come forward again, one will kill his sharpness, and the other will show the emperor's grace."

Emperor Huizong was not surprised at all by this proposal, took a sip of tea, and slowly continued to point out Zhao Heng: "Mangdang Mountain must not be said to be able to get through, and the cards in your hand are not just Mangdang Mountain. ”

When Zhao Heng heard this, he was so happy that his eyes fell out: "Father, I really don't understand, what else can contain Zhao Gou." ”

Emperor Huizong said: "Those who have achieved great things in ancient times are good at taking advantage of the situation. Zhao Gou has already offended the Liao people, and the Liao people know that they are at a loss, if Zhao Gou can lead troops to help the Liao people fight the Jin people, not only can the Liao people be silenced, but also can consolidate the relationship between Song and Liao on behalf of the imperial court. ”

When Zhao Heng heard this, he trembled with excitement, knelt on the ground at that time, and said to Emperor Huizong: "Father and Emperor are clever, killing two birds with one stone, lifting lightly and far, lifting weights like light, and his son is beyond his reach." ”

"When my son returns to the court, he will issue an edict and let Zhao Gou divide his troops to help Liao fight Jin."

Emperor Huizong smiled for a while, and said hypocritically: "Pay attention to the heat and proportion, don't let the brothers fall on the wall, let outsiders see the jokes, and take advantage of the loopholes." ”

Zhao Heng directly knelt three times and knocked nine times on the ground, thanked Emperor Huizong for his guidance, and left happily.