Biography of the traitorous officials who dominated the Song Dynasty

Chapter 246 Resolutely execute Earl Ying

The news that Count Ying made a big mistake in the palace and was thrown into prison by Emperor Huizong soon spread throughout the court and the public.

Cai Jing and Zhao Gou came to the palace at the same time, trying to plead for Count Ying in front of Huizong.

Emperor Huizong faced Cai Jing and Zhao Gou, which was actually a bit difficult to deal with.

One was an important minister in the court whom he favored very much. Before Count Ying came to Bianliang City, he had always been the minister closest to Emperor Huizong.

The other one is his own son. Although this son has never been taken seriously in the palace before, due to his mother, he has been insignificant since he was a child.

But since he went to Jinying as an envoy, he has become a rising star in the Zhao royal family overnight.

At present, apart from Prince Zhao Huan, he is the most favored by Emperor Huizong, and it can be said that it is difficult for ten thousand people to match him.

Emperor Huizong could not agree with them to release Earl Ying from prison, nor could he ignore them.

So, Emperor Huizong helped Cai Jing and Zhao Gou who were kneeling in front of him, and said seriously: "If he Ying Guanghou had not committed such a big mistake, I can forgive him."

"But who made him offend me so much? Let alone the two of you here, even if all the civil and military officials of the dynasty and the Zhao royal family kneel before me, I will not be able to let him out of prison."

Cai Jing didn't dare to say much. After all, he was just a minister no matter what. How could a minister mess around with the Holy One?

Zhao Gou simply changed his mind and said: "Father, Mr. Ying is indeed guilty, and his crime is unforgivable, but according to Yi Erchen, we can sit down and have a calm talk, maybe you can... …”

Emperor Huizong suddenly stretched out his hand, signaling him to stop immediately.

"There are no outsiders here. Father, you can tell me. Ever since Ying Guanghou came to Bianliang City from the remote Qinghe County, father has taken care of him in everything."

"Feed him, give him clothes, give him shelter, give him an official title, give him favor, give him everything."

"He, Ying Guanghou, is not the son of your father and me, so my father's treatment of him can be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous, right?"

Cai Jing stood speechless. That day in Qinghe County, a group of people spent all their efforts digging three feet into the ground and finally found Earl Ying.

When the Holy Emperor saw him for the first time, he was so excited that tears filled his eyes. He gave him a box full of silver and the entire house as he asked, without blinking an eye.

Cai Jing kept his head down and remained silent.

Such great kindness and great virtue can be learned from heaven.

Zhao Gou heard what Emperor Huizong said and quickly said: "Father, but..."

Emperor Huizong interrupted Zhao Gou again and continued: "Looking at the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty, your father and I are the best correspondents to Guanghou. No one can surpass his position in our hearts."

"Let's not mention anything else for now. Let's just talk about the last Bianliang defense battle. Logically speaking, he, the leader of the main war faction, should participate in the battle."

"Isn't it because the emperor is worried about him? He is afraid that he will have bad intentions on the battlefield, so he insists on keeping him in the palace and not sending him to the front line."

"My father cared about him in every possible way, and he really followed the old saying among the people: when you drink water, you forget about the man who dug the well! How dare Ying Guanghou do this to me, I feel very sad."

After Emperor Huizong finished speaking, he knew that he had said almost everything in his heart, so he didn't waste any more words, turned around and walked out of the palace door.

Cai Jing and Zhao Gou looked at each other, and for a moment they lost their backbone.

Everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty knew that Emperor Huizong was a man who valued friendship and loyalty, and they also saw the emperor's corresponding earl taking care of him in every possible way every day.

However, he did not expect that the Holy Lord, who usually corresponds to the count, would be so interested in him.The Holy One insisted on executing Earl Ying, which is enough to show how far Earl Ying had offended the Holy One.

The two of them watched the Holy One walk away and began to boo each other: "Master Cai, what do you think we should do? Isn't it certain that my brother Ying will die?"

Cai Jing felt very embarrassed. He picked up the thorns on his fingers and frowned: "From the beginning to the end, Guanghou has always been on good terms with me. If you call me Brother Cai, you will definitely be Brother Cai for life."

"It really doesn't work. Now you and I are trying to buy time to find others. Call more people to come to the palace and see if we can convince His Majesty."

Zhao Gou nodded repeatedly and said, "That's all we can do."

The two of them quickly left the palace and were busy on their own.

At this time, the house of Earl Ying was in a state of panic. The women held their heads and cried, knowing that Earl Ying had made a big mistake in front of Emperor Huizong this time, and the emperor was determined not to spare him.

Pan Jinlian hugged Pang Chunmei, Pang Chunmei held Li Ping'er's hand, Li Ping'er held Meng Yulou's clothes, and Meng Yulou held Ying'er.

One by one, the pear blossoms are covered with rain, and there is a feeling that the end is about to fall.

Huan'er nestled in Yue Fei's arms, crying loudly, while saying: "My brother is about to die, and the best person for Huan'er in this life is my brother!"

Yue Fei also felt sad, his chin started to tremble, his heart felt sour, and tears welled up in his eyes.

He regretted that if he had paid more attention to Cai Jing's mansion and stopped Han Shizhong who was eager to find Liang Hongyu in the palace, this incident would not have happened at all.

The result was not good, it cost his brother Ying's life!
While everyone was crying bitterly, Zhao Gou walked in quickly, surrounded by five followers.

As soon as everyone saw Zhao Gou, they immediately knelt on the ground and cried in silence: "King Kang, saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda!"

Zhao Gou, like Cai Jing, also begged his grandfather to sue his grandmother on the way to Earl Ying's mansion, and searched for helpers.

With dry mouth right now, he hurried to the table and poured a large cup of tea, and drank it in one gulp.

The tea was boiling, and Zhao Gou's tongue was almost scalded when he drank it in one gulp.

Zhao Gou breathed heavily, and his entourage came forward to serve him. He said with difficulty: "The matter has not reached the final step yet. Don't cry all the time."

"Things are dead, people are alive. Besides, the Holy One is not an unreasonable person. Master Cai and I have been busy begging countless people, but you are here crying all the time. It doesn't matter!"

The women were ashamed of themselves, hurriedly wiping the tears from their faces and trying their best to cover up their cries.

Zhao Gou composed himself, looked at Yue Fei and said, "Yue Fei! Come with me."

Yue Fei slowly pushed Huan'er away from his arms and asked with a dull expression: "Ah? Let's go... where are we going?"

Zhao Gou pursed his lips and said forbearingly: "You can leave if you want. What nonsense are you talking about?"

Zhao Gou felt that Yue Fei was good in everything, but his temperament was too straightforward, and it was easy for him to fail to hear other people's words.

Such a character, how can it be a big deal?
Yue Fei nodded and said: "Prince Kang, you go first, I will come later!"

Zhao Gou rolled his eyes and said impatiently, "As you wish!"

After throwing away these two words, Zhao Gou turned around and walked out quickly, ignoring him no more.

(End of this chapter)