Chapter Twenty-Nine: Excluding Dissidents and Monopolizing Power
Is it really out of control?
Not really.
In the second year of Shaoxing (1132), Song Xiaozong was selected by Zhao Go, who had lost his fertility, and adopted him as an adopted son.
Being able to stand out from many competitors is enough to show that he is precocious and has good conduct.
Whether it is a name in history or trust in Zhao Gou's vision, Meng Ke has given this young emperor enough attention.
Taking advantage of the fact that the young emperor was not yet in power, he took the situation in his hands with vigorous and resolute means.
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The darkness of the night covered the entire land, as if a silent beast opened its bloody jaws and devoured all things.
A series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night, echoing on the lonely long street, which seemed particularly eerie.
"Bang!"
There was a muffled sound, and the door was slammed open, followed by a few "bangs" and slammed in.
Several soldiers dressed in uniform broke in, looked at the old man in front of him with a thin lining with an unkind face, and shouted with fists in both hands: "Dali Temple has been ordered to come to arrest Liu Anshi, a collaborator and traitor!" ”
"You, you ......"
The old man was frightened and sat on the ground, his lips trembling, but he found that he could not say anything.
"Lord Liu, you have happened, come with us!" The soldiers set up the old man and dragged him outside the palace.
"I was wronged! Without an official order, he Qin Huizhi actually dared to frame Zhongliang! ”
Liu Anshi kept struggling, but his arms were clamped tightly, and he couldn't move half a minute at all.
"Hmph, I'll be ordered to carry out the order, let's go to Dali Temple if I'm wronged."
When you enter Dali Temple, isn't it up to others? He is unwilling, he has worked hard all his life, and in the end he has to be buried in the hands of these villains, which is really unwilling.
"Someone, someone! Where is the nursing home? Where is the Imperial City Division? ”
The old man kept shouting, his eyes flashing with a strong resentment.
A cool breeze blew, mixed with rain, and there was a faint salty smell from the Wan Qian Mansion next door, it was the smell of blood, and after he smelled it, his stomach was a little overturned.
"Poof!"
One of the soldiers suddenly drew his dagger and stabbed the old man in the chest.
Blood splattered.
"Uh-uh-huh--!"
The old man clutched his chest, his eyes widened, his mouth opened slightly, he let out a muffled snort, and his body slid limply down, falling in a pool of blood.
"There is a gold thief in Liu Anshi's mansion, and the resistance is tenacious, and I have no choice but to correct it on the spot!"
"Up and down the house, except for women, children, old and children, those who do not admit their guilt will be killed!"
The same scene also took place in several corners of Jiankang City, where fighting and blood shrouded the ancient capital.
......
Qinfu, the lights are brilliant.
Meng Ke was playing chess with Jia Nei.
After a cup of tea, the two sat opposite each other, and Jia Nei's chess pieces had not yet fallen.
"What? Doesn't Jia Gong want to play this game of chess? Meng Ke raised his eyebrows.
Jia Nei shook his head and said with a solemn expression: "Qin Xiang, those who have always used cruel methods will leave behind troubles, and the old man is worried that after His Majesty knows about it, he will be angry with Qin Xiang. ”
"It's okay......" Meng Ke waved his hand disapprerovingly, "The official family is precocious, he is a smart person, he knows what it means to be dormant." At this moment, the lord Shaoguo is suspicious, the emperor is unstable, and he will not touch me. ”
"And after that? Officials always have to be in power after they grow up, and Qin Xiang doesn't leave a way out for himself? ”
After asking this sentence, Jia Nei suddenly paused, looked at the man wrapped in gauze in front of him, and a trace of complicated emotions crossed his eyes.
Hearing this, Meng Ke's eyelids raised slightly, glanced at the other party, seemed to see through everything, and said with a light smile: "Jia Gong is too worried." The way out, the old man has his own calculations. But has Jia Gong figured out how he should end up? ”
When Jia Neishou heard this, his complexion changed, and then he returned to normal, shook his head and said, "Qin Xiang's kindness, the old minister understands it." Qin Xiang has both strategy and skill, and the old minister is willing to be subordinate to others and assist His Majesty. ”
"Hehe......"
Hearing the other party's answer, Meng Ke smiled lightly, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
This is a man of intelligibility, a more suitable ally than those who are pedantic, and also easier to control.
Jia Gong has never thought of a way out, so let the old man help Jia Gong think of a "way out." Meng Ke said with a smile.
Jia Nei was stunned.
"What does Qin Xiang mean?"
"Hehe, Jia Gong doesn't have to guess, just do what the old man says, the rest, the old man has his own opinions!" Meng Ke waved his hand and smiled mysteriously.
......
"Official, official! Wake up, official! ”
Outside the bedroom, there was a sharp knock on the door.
The young emperor woke up suddenly, reached out and wiped the sweat from his forehead, sat up, and looked out the window, the night was deep, and a crescent moon hung in the night sky.
"What happened?" He rubbed his forehead and asked, a little dazed.
"Qiyu official's family, the Imperial City Division came to report, Liu Anshi, Wan Qiao, Wang Ciweng and others colluded with the Jin people to plot misdeeds, and committed suicide in fear of crime when they were arrested in Dali Temple!" Outside, there was an anxious voice from Jae.
The young emperor was stunned when he heard this, and his head "buzzed", and he was instantly stunned.
Committed suicide?!
What a suicide in fear of sin!
"Jia Gong, is there conclusive evidence for Dali Temple to come to arrest you? Or is it my will? ”
The young emperor gritted his teeth and asked in a deep voice.
"Old Minister......
Outside the door, Jia Neishou hesitated.
Seeing this, the young emperor immediately got out of bed, pushed open the door, and asked coldly: "Jia Gong also deceived me when he was young, and he didn't want to tell me?" ”
Jia Neishou was taken aback, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "It was Prime Minister Qin's order, and the crime was unwarranted." ”
"Unnecessary, unnecessary, such a non-existent!"
The young emperor laughed angrily when he heard this, turned around and went back to the bed to lie down.
"Official...... Prime Minister Qin is in charge of the government, but he acts so brutally, it is better to ......"
Jia Neishou stood at the door, looked at the back of the young emperor, and bowed his head to admonish.
The young emperor was silent, and his heart was in turmoil.
Jia Nei cautiously stepped forward to tuck the corners of the quilt for him, sighed softly, and was about to retreat silently.
"Jia Gong, if the first emperor is here, how will he deal with this matter? If Taizu is here, what will he do? The young emperor suddenly opened his eyes and stopped the other party.
Jia Neishou was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly: "The old slave is a eunuch, how can he speculate on the sacred heart?" ”
When the young emperor heard this, he closed his eyes.
"Your Majesty, it's getting late, let's rest early." Janet gave a word of advice, and then left the dormitory.
"Heaven wants to die, and it will make it mad. If you want to take it, you must give it first. ”
A faint murmur came from the young emperor's mouth, and he slowly opened his eyes, and in the dark eyes, a touch of essence swept by.
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In the early morning of the next day, the young emperor personally issued an edict to establish the charges of these people and praise Meng Ke.
also imitated Zhao Gou and said in a similar manner: "The affairs of the court and the affairs of the world, I will be the secretary." ”