Song Gexing

Chapter 151 There is another accident after the accident
"No! There is no evidence for what His Highness said. There is only one person, Prime Minister Pang. As for Li Jun's descendants, how can they dare to disobey the Crown Prince if they don't say anything?"

Wu Kui finally broke out. He was directly questioning Zhao Fang for lying. But just after he finished questioning, Emperor Zhao Zhen said quietly: "Pang Qing reported this secretly back then, and there should be records in the Xijing Jiage Library."

These words made Wu Kui stiffen, and he slowly turned to look at the emperor. Seeing the pity in Zhao Zhen's eyes, he knew that he had failed today.

Questioning the crown prince in person about forcing Li Jun's descendants to make false accusations is not an impeachment, but a frame-up.

Zhao Fang laughed and said: "There is another piece of evidence, that is, in the hands of the descendants of the Li family, there is a portrait of Concubine Shu, the queen of the Later Tang Dynasty, which is very similar to my family Pan'er. It is precisely because of this that I know her life experience. "

Wu Kui stood in despair. Bao Zheng stood up with a sigh and said: "Wu Tongzhi slandered the prince, and his crime deserves punishment. Please give him a lighter punishment because he is dedicated to the public interest."

Zhao Fang glanced at him and saw that he had no objection. It was normal for Bao Zheng to stand up. Wu Kui was his subordinate in the admonishment court, and this person was not a young man. It was just that he went too far this time, but it did not mean that he was a traitor.

In fact, it was really difficult to find treacherous ministers in Renzong's dynasty, otherwise it would not have been praised by historians as a dynasty with great integrity. It was only because of different personal governance concepts that so many things happened.

Of course, this does not mean that there are no corrupt officials in the world, but it means that there are basically no treacherous officials who can reach this level.

This is related to the ministers who presided over the affairs of the Renzong Dynasty. Almost every minister was an upright and outspoken person, and naturally it was also related to the emperor.

To put it bluntly, those who have reached the top of the official hierarchy do not want things like money that ordinary people need.

What this group of people want is to leave a name in history. If they meet a foolish emperor, they will naturally want money, but if they meet an emperor like Renzong, who needs money?

Therefore, corruption at the middle and lower levels can be said to be a problem of officialdom, but corruption at the top is basically the problem of the emperor. Fame and wealth, if you cut off other people's way of seeking fame, of course they will seek profit.

Fame and fortune are the main theme in the world, but fame comes before fortune. This is the consensus of all nations in the world, not just Confucian culture.

In fact, the same is true in the West. Otherwise, why would the rich do charity? To put it bluntly, except for a very small number of people who are truly compassionate, most of them are doing it for a good reputation.

Wu Kui was released. To Zhao Fang's surprise, the well-planned strategy was no longer used. Zhao Pan'er did not need to go to the Imperial City Department. The censors who were disturbed by this matter never mentioned it again.

This is an unexpected surprise, but Zhao Pan'er has become Liu Pan'er. It would be nothing to change back to the ancestral surname, but this surname makes people murmur.

That night at Fan Zhongyan's house, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu, Cai Xiang, Sima Guang and others gathered together.

After a few glasses of wine, Sima Guang hesitated and said, "I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse! Your Highness cares so much about this person. Have you ever thought, brothers, that this person's experience is very similar to that of the Queen Mother?"

Everyone was startled: "Yes! There was Liu E in the front, and now Liu Pan'er. Is it possible that the Song Dynasty will have the Queen Mother take power again?"

Several people panicked now, and looked at Fan Zhongyan one after another, with worried expressions in their eyes.

Fan Zhongyan frowned in thought, while Han Qi waved his hand and said: "Brothers, don't worry, Your Highness is different from the late Emperor. Let's not talk about whether she can ascend to the throne. Let's talk about age. She is five years older than His Highness, and His Highness will not be older than her. The one who left first.”

"This……"

Everyone hesitated. Talking about the life span of the prince was probably something only the ministers of the Song Dynasty could do.The hesitation is not because of fear, but because of uncertainty.

After a while, Ouyang Xiu said: "It's hard to say, there are almost no longevity people in the royal family. Your Majesty is considered to be a longevity person now, but the concubine is different."

Everyone knew that the Zhao and Song royal family was sick, and there was no need to hide it, but only the officials of the Song Dynasty dared to say it.

Now Fan Zhongyan opened his mouth, and said with a smile: "I dare not say it to others, but I dare to say it, Your Highness, I am afraid that few people can live longer."

Everyone was startled: "What's the explanation?" But Fan Zhongyan smiled and said nothing, shaking his head to signal everyone not to ask.

The eager Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but said loudly: "Brother Xiwen, please tell me, there is nothing so appetizing."

Han Qi rolled his eyes and said, "When did Uncle Yong become impatient? We cannot say this. If we say it, not only will the official family have a headache, but everyone in the court will also be in chaos."

"What do you mean? It also involves ministers, we can't hide this, Zhigui."

The taciturn Cai Xiang couldn't help it this time, thinking that there was something bad about Mi Xin.

Sima Guang also urged: "Yes, brother Zhigui, some things are worse than short-term pain and long-term pain. The symptoms can only be cured after the pustules are squeezed out."

Han Qi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and looked at Fan Zhongyan, hesitant to speak.

Fan Zhongyan waved his hand, looked around at everyone and said, "Can you guys keep the secret strictly?"

"Yes! I promise."

Seeing everyone's words, Fan Zhongyan waved the waiter to leave. After closing the door, he said: "Your Highness has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. Everyone knows that Uncle Cao Guo once taught him the Taoist guidance technique. But what everyone doesn't know is that His Highness has practiced martial arts since he was a child." I cultivated my true energy at the age of seven."

"What! It's impossible!"

Everyone was astonished and cried out in disbelief.

Han Qi smiled bitterly and said, "It is precisely for this reason that General Cao persuaded the Queen to let Her Highness train her body and learn the body-refining techniques of the general."

Now everyone believed it, but they were also dumbfounded. In the Song Dynasty, not only the emperor believed in Taoism, but most people in the government and the public also believed in it.

The reason why Su Shi was called Dongbo layman was precisely because he was a disciple of the Taoist sect and only practiced at home.

There are many officials similar to Su Shi, because Taoism was the state religion of the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty was an important node in the integration of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

Moreover, the literacy rate of the Song people was very high, so their pursuit of culture far exceeded that of other dynasties. Taoist culture is one of the main sources of Chinese civilization, and Confucianism can be said to be separated from Taoism.

As for military strategists, political strategists, Yin-Yang strategists, etc., they are directly classified as branches of Taoism. Therefore, Taoist culture was very respected in the Song Dynasty.

Even Taoism really matured in the Northern Song Dynasty, and the complete system of immortals was established in the Song Dynasty.

This is why Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi are worried that the fact that Zhao Fang has developed true energy cannot be made public. Not only will the Taoists go crazy, but also a large number of officials will be bewitched by Taoism and ask Zhao Fang to enter the Taoist practice.

"I finally understand why Pang Chunzhi, a tough man, would support His Highness unconditionally. Your Highness is a born saint!"

Su Shunqin sighed and said, and everyone agreed. Ouyang Xiu corrected him: "It's a natural talent."

Han Qi quickly said solemnly: "Zimei, Uncle Yong, be careful! Let this matter stop here and don't spread it outside."

The two nodded quickly in agreement, and everyone agreed in unison.

(End of this chapter)