King of Song

Chapter 404 Chapter [-] The Power of Invisibility

The iron-faced suzerain said: "Young master didn't know his own life experience before, so he didn't pay attention to the many invisible forces around him."

"Oh? I'd like to hear about it!"

"His Royal Highness wants to regain his own throne. The first thing is to prove that he is the biological son of Emperor Renzong. Only in this way can he be legal and legal, and gain the support and approval of the world. Your biological mother, Concubine Lin, is still alive, and has been bestowed by the late emperor. If you add a few things and one person, you can do it!" The iron-faced suzerain said with a smile: "Does your Highness know who this important person is?"

To prove your identity, state that this person is related to you.Since it is very important, it means that this person's words are very important, especially when it involves royal blood, it is naturally even more extraordinary.This person will be... Lin Zhao suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and asked in surprise, "The Empress Dowager?"

"That's right, it's the current Empress Dowager and His Highness's aunt!" Sect Master Tie Mian nodded slightly.

The Empress Dowager Cao's status is the highest in the world, her words naturally carry the most weight.At the same time, she is the queen of Renzong, so she can naturally prove the identity of Concubine Lin, and then prove her own identity.Only she can break through the obstruction and pressure of Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao, and preside over the disclosure of her identity.

The iron-faced suzerain said: "Don't worry, the Queen Mother already knows the identity of His Highness."

"That's why she saved me in the execution ground at that time?" Lin Zhao now understands why the empress dowager is willing to condescend to go to the inauspicious execution ground. Now it seems that everything is just a cover, everything is for oneself.

"That's right, it's a coincidence!" Sect Master Tie Mian said: "Do you still remember that you rescued a noble lady by the Jinming Pond that day?"

Lin Zhao vaguely remembered this matter, but didn't take it to heart.

"That person is Emperor Renzong's eldest daughter, Princess Fukang, who is also the eldest sister of His Royal Highness's direct relative." The iron-faced suzerain said: "Princess Fukang has met Lingtang before, so I feel that His Highness looks familiar. In addition, she has an inexplicable feeling towards you." Since then, Mrs. Chai has been in the palace to treat the princess. She often mentions you, and the princess's impression is even deeper. Later, I reported to the empress dowager through Cao Guoshu, and the princess suddenly became enlightened. Knowing that you are her own younger brother, that's why she brought the mother to rescue you!"

Lin Zhao smiled, it seems that there is some truth in the saying that there is God's will in the dark.They met inadvertently by the Jinming Pond, and the person who came to the rescue turned out to be his own sister.In the past, Lin Zhao always felt that he was very lonely in the Song Dynasty, but now he realizes that there are still many relatives in this world.

The iron-faced suzerain said in a deep voice: "The Empress Dowager Cao has a noble status. As long as she shows up, she can prove the identity of His Highness. Back then, Zhao Zongshi disobeyed the Empress Dowager. He was so unfilial. Song Jiangshan is the most important thing, and he is worried about His Highness's safety, so he has some concerns. I believe that when His Highness's strength continues to increase, the Queen Mother's thoughts will change.

Compared with a nominal empress dowager, I believe she would rather be a veritable empress dowager.Furthermore, Princess Fukang is particularly supportive of His Highness, with her persuasion by her side, Empress Dowager Cao will change sooner or later.What's more, Mrs. Chai beside her is deeply loved by the Queen Mother, which is also beneficial if I think about it. "

"The Empress Dowager likes Minyan, among them..." Anyway, Lin Zhao felt that this matter was not as simple and pure as that one.Especially at this moment, there are many doubts.

The iron-faced suzerain said with a smile: "It was a coincidence at first, but later... it is natural for the queen mother to like her daughter-in-law. It stands to reason that she should love Wu and Wu, but now there is no other way but to love Wu and Wu. The fact that the queen mother loves Mrs. Chai is just It's a cover to confuse Zhao Xu's mother and son and the people of the world, but in fact, the Queen Mother loves you, Your Highness."

At this moment, Lin Zhao fully understands that Empress Dowager Cao, Uncle Cao, and his own princess and sister joined forces to perform a play.It's all for me to go around such a big circle, but I have been kept in the dark without knowing it.

The iron-faced suzerain said: "The last time was just the beginning. In the future, Empress Dowager Cao will continue to praise Mrs. Chai, and then help His Highness."

Lin Zhao now understands that although this old lady doesn't care about things in the Song Dynasty, her noble status is very important.Especially when it comes to one's own affairs, it is absolutely useful to say a word.Like Dinghaishenzhen, although it does nothing, it is the most important support.

Furthermore, although there is no blood relationship, she is her own aunt in terms of patriarchal etiquette.It seems that after returning to Bianjing, I have to find a way to visit him. Although I can't be filial for the time being, I still have to express a little filial piety.Fortunately, Chai Minyan often enters the palace to accompany him, so it can be regarded as doing something for himself!
"To win the throne, the most important thing is the support of the palace, the court, the army, and the people!" The iron-faced suzerain said: "There is an empress dowager in the palace, above the court... His Highness was wronged and imprisoned that day, Ouyang Uncle Yong and Zhao Bianke both wrote letters to speak for His Highness!"

"Could it be that they...?" Lin Zhao was slightly surprised.

Sect Master Tie Mian nodded and said: "The picture of the rising sun and auspicious clouds was drawn by Uncle Ouyang Yong. A few years ago when His Royal Highness went to Qingzhou, he had seen the jade pendant and was already suspicious. As for Zhao Yan, he had a good relationship with Bao Zheng and participated in the painting together. The investigation of the Mingyue Pavilion fire case back then. Furthermore, Zhao Bian had a lot of contact with the young master in Hangzhou, so he must have discovered something."

"Then what's their attitude?" These two are important ministers at the court, and it's not unusual to have their support.

"Hey!" Sect Master Iron Face sighed helplessly: "They are all loyal ministers, they are loyal to the Song Dynasty, do you understand, Your Highness? They will not support a certain person, as long as it is beneficial to the Song Dynasty, they are all willing to help. Of course, Considering the kindness of Emperor Renzong back then, they are willing to help with some things. For example, the rescue of His Highness last time, and the errand of the Xixia peace talks this time..."

"What? This matter..." Lin Zhao was shocked again!
Jiang Leiting smiled and said: "After knowing that Mrs. Zhe was lost, we thought that this identity might be helpful to His Highness, so we operated secretly..."

"Zeng Gong's proposal...he is Ouyang Gong's student...Master Zhao Bian's support..." In an instant, Lin Zhao understood that these people's inadvertent small actions were already helping him.

The iron-faced suzerain said: "Uncle Ouyang Yong is the leader of the literary world of the Song Dynasty. His disciples and old officials are all over the world. If he comes out to support His Highness, I believe many people will respond. Knowing about Kaifeng Mansion will be of great use in the future.

Not only that, Sima Guang seems to have a good impression of His Highness, and he can consider wooing him in the future.There is also Su Zizhan, who has outstanding talent and learning, and is quite prestigious among scholars. These people are all related to His Highness, and they will all be useful in the future. "

In the past, Lin Zhao made friends with these people by accident, or out of admiration and yearning for a certain awesome ancient man, it was all unintentional.I didn't expect to have a relationship with the interests now, and I really intend to use them, so I can't guarantee that such a situation will happen in the future.Maybe this is the so-called people in the rivers and lakes, can't help themselves!

The iron-faced suzerain said: "The next step is the army. If you want to seek the throne by abnormal means, the support of the army is naturally indispensable. It stands to reason that the military power in the world is in the hands of the emperor, but it is not the case. Zhao Xu's main force is In fact, it is the forbidden army of the Beijing camp, which is powerful and extraordinary.

The only ones who could compete with it in the Song Dynasty were the Forbidden Army defending Liao in Hebei, and the Western Army defending Xixia.As long as you have a large army in hand, you can fight against Zhao Xu, and you will have capital.As for Bianjing, the imperial guards in the Beijing camp may not be monolithic, and there may be surprises at that time! "

"You mean..." Lin Zhao vaguely understood the meaning of the iron-faced suzerain, and was also very surprised. It seemed that these people had been helping him plan for a long time.

"That's right, it's the Western Army!" The Tie Mian suzerain said: "The current Xuanfu Envoy of Hebei Road is Han Qi. The army can think of a way. The elite Western Army can completely compete with the Forbidden Army of the Beijing Camp. The most important thing is that His Highness is now in the northwest, and there are many advantages in the Western Army."

"Convenience conditions?" Lin Zhao was taken aback for a smile, and then suddenly smiled.Isn't that so?It's really funny to say!
"Perhaps it is God's will. Your Highness and Mrs. Zhe are in love with each other, and they coincidentally call brothers and sisters with Zhong'er's nephew. The Zhe family and the Zhong family are the main force in the Western Army!" The iron-faced suzerain said: "I will not hide it from your highness. , Empress Dowager Cao directly bestows the marriage, and there is also consideration in this aspect for His Highness to marry Mrs. Zhe."

Lin Zhao didn't expect that what he thought was just a marriage bestowed by the trend turned out to be a political marriage with far-sightedness.Chai Minyan is just a cover for Empress Dowager Cao to treat her indirectly, Zhe Wenxin is to win over Fuzhou Zhejia, maybe only Meng Ruoying has no special purpose!
Lin Zhao was totally unaware of these things, and it was only now that he woke up like a dream.Although he doesn't like someone to arrange his life, he also understands the good intentions of Empress Dowager Cao and Sect Master Tie Mian.Fortunately, I have deep affection with Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin, and they are in love with each other, otherwise this marriage will be too much for them.

Tie Mian Sect Master said: "Your Highness is now the son-in-law of the Zhe family in Fuzhou. This matter cannot be changed. In the future, the Zhe family will stand on His Highness's side no matter what. They have no choice. As for the Zhong family, what happened to Zhong Yong last time , They owe His Highness a favor, and this time they seem to want to repay their favor. If His Highness can seize this opportunity, make good friends with the breeders, and gain their support in the future, then half of the Western Army is already in hand."

The Zhe family and the Zhong family are the most famous military families in the Western Army, and they both hold elite soldiers who can recruit and fight well.At the same time, it has great influence in the Northwest. If they support it, it will be extraordinary.At first, Lin Zhao only thought about accumulating contacts, which would be beneficial to his future development, but he did not expect such great benefits.

"His Royal Highness has fought in the northwest several times, and his reputation has gradually increased, especially the capture of Liang Yibu this time, which has become even more famous. If we can find a way to win over more generals, relying on your highness's reputation, if we run wild in the northwest, the Western Army will help us. It is not impossible to use it." Tie Mian suzerain said: "Your Highness's own ability and influence, I can also help one or two, as long as the Western Army is in hand, we will have the strength to challenge Zhao Xu. We can even occupy Tongguan and divide the Northwest Take the land as your own, and fight against Zhao Xu. In short, you can attack when you advance, and you can defend when you retreat. The Western Army is the most important thing, which is of great significance to Your Highness."

Western Army!

Lin Zhao was speechless. He didn't expect that one day he would be tempted to turn the most elite Western Army in the Song Dynasty into his own private army.However, as the iron-faced suzerain said, without the support of the army, he has no qualifications to compete with Zhao Xu at all, and he doesn't even have the power to challenge him.Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. Lin Zhao has a deeper understanding of this sentence.

Xi Jun, this is his only hope.

It turned out that planting willows unintentionally created many favorable conditions, but now you need to take good care of them yourself to make these willows grow luxuriantly.At the same time, I also need to plant flowers carefully, so that the flowers will bloom and bloom extraordinarily brilliantly.Maybe in the end, we really need to go to that step and let the Northwest become our own back garden completely.

It's just that things can't be done by imagination, and some things still need to be considered in the long run and worked hard.In this way, the peace talks this time are very important, and the coming year... Fuzhou Zhejia and Qingjiancheng Zhongjia have already half-shake hands. Shen Kuo can cooperate in Yanzhou. The next focus is the environment. Qing Road, Qinfeng Road and the future Xihe Road.

Xihe...Wang Shao, Lin Zhao thought of his name again.In the next two years, this name will have an extraordinary influence in the Northwest.And this opportunity for Xihe...it is really rare, if you want to get involved in the Western Army, you never miss any chance.

Furthermore, Wang Shao is not bad.It's not bad to treat him back and forth. Lin Zhao had an idea in his heart, if he could draw him to his side, it would be of great benefit.Not only that, but Jing Sili, Liu Changzuo and others who have made good friends with me are of good quality, they can be regarded as talents to be made. Now that a seed is planted, how can we know that it will not be a towering tree that can shelter from wind and rain in the future? ?

Now that you have moved your mind to fight, you must have the necessary preparations.But within a day, Lin Zhao's mentality has changed a lot!
The iron-faced suzerain said in a deep voice: "This may be a very long process. It needs to be considered long-term, and more importantly, it needs to wait for the opportunity. Is your son patient?"

"How can you be too hasty to plan big things? Just plan slowly. If you can wait for 20 years, I can naturally wait!"

"Okay!" Sect Master Tie Mian was very pleased that today's meeting was a success.Especially Lin Zhao's performance did not disappoint him, and none of the things he was most worried about happened.His Highness is a man who can be made, and he has lived up to the painstaking efforts of people like himself over the years. The future is bright, and they all firmly believe in this.

Lin Zhao smiled: "By the way, I still don't know your honor's identity after talking for a long time, can you tell me your story?"

(End of this chapter)