Fifty-third round: Zhao Ding's resignation

Yin Caoyang of Lin'an Mansion led a group of soldiers to Qingfeng Pavilion to arrest Fu Tianpeng, and Fu Tianpeng explained to Yin Caoyang of the Mansion that he had fallen for someone else's trick. After listening to Fu Tianpeng's words, Cao Yang told him disdainfully that He Kai, the official of the city gate, died here, and he dared to quibble about his innocence. Cao Yang's words landed, and he ordered all the soldiers to surround Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing.

When her life was at stake, Zhao Xueqing said to Fu Tianpeng: "Brother Tianpeng, let's leave quickly, if we fall into the hands of these people, do we still have a chance to live?" ”

Because Prime Minister Zhao Ding has already entered the palace to face the saint, Li Chen has gone to the past. Fu Tianpeng was grateful for Zhao Xiang's kindness, and knew that if he was charged with killing the generals of the imperial court, he would definitely implicate Zhao Ding. So Fu Tianpeng said to Zhao Xueqing: "Sister Qing, I think it's better to put down the blade and go to Lin'an Mansion to make it clear." ”

Zhao Xueqing waved Chanjuan's sword to kill the soldiers who had retreated from the siege, and said to Fu Tianpeng in an anxious tone: "Brother Tianpeng, haven't you seen that all this is deliberately arranged by someone." If we abandon our weapons on the spot, do you think our grievances can be washed away? ”

After Fu Tianpeng listened to Zhao Xueqing's words, he immediately came to his senses. He carried his true qi with both arms, and with a move, Jiang Tenghai flipped and pushed towards the soldiers. For a while, the soldiers who rushed up, like the leaves swept by the autumn wind, withdrew from the open place one after another.

Then Fu Tianpeng grabbed Zhao Xueqing's wrist with his hand, and the two of them kicked the wall and jumped over the tree with light skills, and disappeared without a trace in an instant. Cao Yang's eyes widened, looking at the soldiers on the ground, and he was so angry that he scolded him for being "waste".

After Cao Yang and the soldiers searched around the Qingfeng Pavilion, the soldiers found the dead shopkeeper Wang. Cao Yang ordered someone to carry back the bodies of the shopkeeper Wang and He Kai, convict Fu Tianpeng, and hand them over to Dali Temple.

After receiving the inquest of Cao Yang, Wan Qiao, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, immediately prepared a sedan chair and entered the palace. After he handed the paper to Gaozong, Gaozong was furious when he saw that Fu Tianpeng actually dared to kill the city gate official. He ordered Wan Qiaowei to issue a document to arrest Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing, and told Wan Qiaowei that if the two resisted arrest, they could be punished on the spot.

At this time, Zhao Ding, who was arguing with Qin Hui in the court, couldn't help but be shocked when he saw this so-called "crime". He sighed in his heart: "Fu Tianpeng, why don't you listen to me, stay in the Prime Minister's Mansion and wait for my news." Afraid of something, as soon as you go out, you really fell for the poisonous plan of the villain. Now you are a guilty body, how can I avenge you? ”

Qin Hui on the side saw that Zhao Ding's clouds were bleak, he pulled his rat beard "hehe" and sneered: "Zhao Xiang, this Fu Tianpeng is your proud protΓ©gΓ©." At the beginning, you tried your best to protect him in front of the saint, saying that he was a young talent and was determined to serve the country, but now. This madman defied the laws of the court and openly killed the city gatekeepers. Such behavior is rebellious and should be severely punished. ”

Zhao Ding slowly sorted out his court clothes and adjusted his impatient mood in time. He told Qin Hui that the whole thing had nothing to do with him. Qin Hui saw that Zhao Ding's sword was pointing at him, and immediately fought back. He sneered and told Zhao Ding, don't talk nonsense if this is unfounded.

Zhao Ding made it clear to Gaozong, Qin Hui interfered in the scientific expedition and framed the scholars, and Fu Tianpeng was involved in right and wrong precisely because the road was uneven. Please be wise and fair.

After Gaozong listened to Zhao Ding's story, he looked at Qin Hui with sharp eyes. Qin Hui saw that Long Yan was furious, and immediately threw himself to the ground and lay down in front of the jade steps. He explained to Gaozong in a very crying tone that Lu You was preaching at the Louwailou Inn, criticizing the court and stirring up the dissatisfaction of the scholars. For the sake of social stability, the minister had no choice but to take extraordinary measures to temporarily detain Lu You, and after the situation was clarified, whether he was guilty or not would have to be decided by the saint.

Qin Hui attacked the scholars and sabotaged the scientific expedition, the purpose of which was to make the court of the Great Song Dynasty unskilled. At this moment, he exchanged tears and sincere words, which made Gaozong feel more and more that he was a pillar of public loyalty to the country.

Gaozong saw that what Qin Hui said was reasonable and well-founded, and praised him again and again. He said to the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military affairs: "Since Emperor Taizu, our dynasty has emphasized literature and suppressed martial arts, and cherished talents. Qin Aiqing's ability to grasp the balance between law and talent selection is indeed commendable. Learn from him. ”

After Gaozong's words were finished, Wang Ciweng, Wan Qiaoyu and others followed the trend to praise Qin Hui again. Faced with this smoky scene, Zhao Ding could not hide the anger in his heart, and he said to Gaozong: "Holy Lord, since Lord Qin said that whether Lu You is guilty or not is up to the Holy Lord to decide. Then why shouldn't the saint be in front of the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty and go to the palace with Lu You. The saint examines the school in public in the temple, observing his words and observing his deeds, which can not only reflect the saint's concern for the scholars, but also examine the facts of the case. Kill two birds with one stone. ”

Qin Hui saw that Zhao Ding was bluntly sage, and Xuan Lu swam into the palace. He immediately entangled a group of slanderers to dissuade him. Zhao Ding reprimanded Qin Hui for being capricious on the spot, what Shicai said himself, it is rare to regret it?

Qin Hui stared at Zhao Ding with wide eyes, and when he saw him staring at him angrily, he swallowed his saliva and turned his head to the side.

Gaozong saw that the two gangs were arguing, and the reason was Lu You. Therefore, he passed down an edict and asked Qin Hui to immediately send someone to bring Lu You to the palace. After a short time, Lu You came to the Jinluan Hall to face the saint.

Gaozong asked Lu You to raise his head, and he looked at Lu You carefully. Seeing that he was born dignified, there was a sense of righteousness between his eyebrows, and he was very happy in his heart. Gaozong asked Lu You what books he was involved in, and Lu You replied to Gaozong that the classics of Confucianism, soldiers, and legalists had been carefully studied. Gojong nodded and smiled.

After a while, Gaozong told Lu You that if he was asked to strategize against the Jin Kingdom, then whether it would be a good fight or a reconciliation. Lu You replied categorically without thinking about it, and replied categorically that he had to fight.

After a little contemplation, Gaozong asked Lu to give the reason for the main battle.

Lu You told Gaozong that since the Jingkang disaster, smoke has risen in the north, the two saints have been taken captive, and the mountains and rivers have been broken. The loyal people looked forward day and night, hoping that Wang Shi could settle the Central Plains in the north and recover the lost territory. Only by fighting can we wash away the shame of the past and unite the hearts of the people.

Qin Hui saw that Lu You opposed his strategy of moving south from south and north from north to south, and gritted his teeth in his heart to hate Lu You. He secretly swore that as long as he was in power for one day, there would never be Lu You in the temples of the Great Song Dynasty.

Gaozong saw that Lu You's words were quite insightful, and then said that if the south and north of the Yangtze River were divided and ruled, and each other defended their territory, the war and strife would be avoided, and the people would be able to live and work in peace and contentment, wouldn't it be good?

Lu You asked Gaozong with a serious expression, this is probably the wishful thinking of the saint. Ever since Chen Bangguang rebelled against the Song Dynasty and defected to Jin, the Jin Kingdom has always been eyeing China. Wanyan Zongwang built a warship to cross the Yellow River, chased from Kaifeng to Jiankang, and Shengshang was still a thousand years old when King Kang was a thousand years old, and he believes that this experience is still fresh in his memory. Even if there is a peace talk, it is not the opening of the mouth of the country, but the opening of the country of Jin.

Gaozong asked Lu You, they are all about peace, what is the difference between who proposes it? Lu You pointed out the power. He told Gaozong that the Jin people had always poked at the sore spot of our dynasty with the difficulty of Jingkang, and he thought that under their golden iron horse, our dynasty was powerless to compete with it. Therefore, if we take the initiative to sue for peace, the Jin people will surely think that we are weak and incompetent, and in the end, even if we can obtain a temporary peace,

It may not last long.

Lu You's words were reasonable, and Gaozong listened to it and agreed again and again. He asked Lu You again, and the Jin people proposed to make peace, what should be done. Lu You talked to Gao Zong, and the premise of peace still revolves around the word "war". Regain the old mountains and rivers, and then take advantage of the victory to smash the Yellow Dragon, and let the Jin State sign the alliance under the city. This kind of harmony can make them be in awe of the Great Song Dynasty, and they will not dare to offend from now on.

Gaozong asked Lu You about the current situation, and Lu You was reasonable and well-founded, and the answers were fluent, which made Gaozong very happy. He drafted a decree to exempt Lu You from the charge of arguing about the government, and encouraged him to participate in the scientific examination again in the coming year in order to serve the imperial court.

After Lu You knocked on Longen, he was taken out of the hall by the deacon and eunuch. Qin Hui saw that Lu You was acquitted, and he was so angry that the roots of his teeth itched. He counted the account on Zhao Ding's head again. Therefore, Wang Ciweng and Wan Qiaoduo and others played together to impeach Zhao Ding.

Gaozong immediately passed down the holy decree, saying that Zhao Ding's recommendation was improper, the person was unknown, and he had an unshirkable responsibility for the death of He Kai, the official of the city gate. Now he is dismissed from the post of prime minister of Zhao Ding and assigned to Lingnan.

Zhao Ding sighed and bowed to Xie Longen. Qin Hui and the others secretly sneered, deeply proud of this result. The news of Zhao Ding's dismissal soon caused a sensation in Beijing, and Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing quickly escaped from Lin'an while the city gate was not closed.

On the way, Fu Tianpeng sighed again and again, he knew that it was his recklessness that hurt Zhao Xiang. Zhao Xueqing comforted him and said, "Brother Tianpeng, how can I blame you for this matter." It was all Qin Hui, the traitor, who set up a poison plan. He was intent on putting Zhao Xiangye to death, even if he didn't go out without you, he would come up with another way to deal with Zhao Xiang. ”

Fu Tianpeng told Zhao Xueqing that now that he is wanted, how can he be wronged. Zhao Xueqing thought about it, and now only by going to the Two Wolves Pass to see Han Shizhong and telling him what happened could he have a chance to see the light of day again.

There was really nowhere to go now, so the two of them went straight to the Two Wolf Pass to see Marshal Han Shizhong. After Fu Tianpeng rushed to the Two Wolves Pass with grievances all the way, he took out his military talisman, and the soldiers knew that it was Fu Tianpeng, and said to him sympathetically: "General Fu, you are loyal and courageous, and you helped the imperial court recover Pingjiang Mansion, and you actually ended up being wanted, which is really infuriating." ”

Fu Tianpeng was very grateful to the soldier for his words, he saluted him with his fists, and followed Zhao Xueqing into the camp. After seeing Han Shizhong and Liang Hongyu, Zhao Xueqing tore off her disguise and cried bitterly. Liang Hongyu hugged her in her arms and asked with concern: "Qing'er, my mother has heard about your affairs." I will be the master for you. ”

Han Shizhong asked the soldiers to prepare food and drinks, which frightened Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing. After the two of them had eaten a full meal, they freshened up and went to rest. Han Shizhong summoned his wife Liang Hongyu, and the husband and wife discussed countermeasures. Liang Hongyu believes that for the sake of today's plan, the only way to do this is to ask the generals who have had dealings with Tianpeng and Qing'er to help, write down their past achievements, and everyone will jointly guarantee the two of them.

Han Shizhong knew that the saint was very jealous of the military general's private interactions. Such a joint guarantee seems to contain a threatening connotation. However, at the moment, there is no other way but to resort to this plan. But I will explain it to the Holy God later.