King of Song

Chapter 609

Sima Guang came out of the Taimiao with heavy steps, feeling equally heavy!

Who would have thought that there would be many shocking events in one day?The only son of Emperor Renzong who lived among the people was found, and the order of succession to the throne of the Song Dynasty would inevitably be affected.

What made him even more unexpected was that this person was Lin Zhao, an outstanding young man whose prestige and strength were already on the same level as the current official family.

Today's situation actually has the implication that swords are on the verge of breaking out. The two incidents of the emperor worshiping the emperor's uncle and the king of Qin guarding Chang'an are doomed to be inevitable.

Zhao Zhao's courage in Taimiao, and related actions, made no secret of his attempt to the throne.He is imposing, heroic, and always has a calm smile, revealing a strong self-confidence everywhere.

As the biological son of Emperor Renzong, he is fully qualified to inherit the throne.In the past few years, whether it is missions, investigations, river control, or leading the army, he has performed outstandingly and made outstanding contributions. From this perspective alone, he is a perfect heir to the throne.

It's a pity that the time is wrong. If it was placed ten years ago, or Emperor Renzong's lifespan could be extended by ten years, it would be perfect.It is completely different now. In ten years, the Song Dynasty has changed two emperors, and many things have long been different...

Now take the initiative to return the throne to King Qin?Sima Guang shook his head lightly. In his opinion, this is impossible.Zhao Zongshi took great pains in order to ascend to the throne in the past, how could he let go easily now?

One wants to get it, but the other doesn't let go, the result can only be a fight.

As a veteran minister, Sima Guang did not want to see such a situation.Looking at those historical classics all day long, I don’t know how much blood has flowed into rivers in the ancient battle for the throne?What's worse may be threatening the safety of the Song Dynasty!
Presumably Emperor Renzong didn't want to see such a situation in the spirit of heaven, did he?Sima Guang sighed, worried along the way.

When he got home, his wife had already prepared dinner, but he had no appetite and felt lost.Just at this moment, someone came to report that Mr. Shao Yong came to visit!
"Brother Yao, when did you come to Bianjing?" In the flower hall, Sima Guang was a little surprised by Shao Yong's itinerary.

"I just arrived today!" Shao Yong smiled and said, "Brother Junshi, why are you frowning? But what's bothering you?"

"Ugh!"

Before Sima Guang could speak, Shao Yong said, "Let me guess? But for today's Taimiao?"

"You know it all?"

"Naturally, Bianjing City has become a sensation!"

"Yes, it's a good thing that His Royal Highness King Qin returned to the royal family and Emperor Renzong's blood remained, but..." Sima Guang couldn't help but sighed again.

"Brother Junshi, why do you have to sigh?"

Seeing Shao Yong's strange smile, Sima Guang's heart suddenly moved, and he said softly, "Brother Yao, do you have some good ideas?"

Shao Yong asked without hesitation: "Brother Junshi, do you still remember my four-character evaluation in Luoyang that year?"

Sima Guang's thoughts went back to the comfort zone in Luoyang that day. Shao Yong commented on Lin Zhao when he first saw him.After the incident, he didn't remember it in his heart. Looking back now, he murmured: "The talent of Zhongxing?"

"I changed a word at the time, but it should be..." Shao Yong paused, "Zhong, Xing, Zhi, Lord!"

"Ah?" Sima Guang couldn't help being startled, and asked doubtfully, "You saw it then?"

"To be honest, at that time I saw that he had the aura of an emperor, but it was not obvious." Shao Yongdao: "At that time, I was still very puzzled. Contradictions. Now the truth is revealed, and God gave me the Lord of ZTE in Song Dynasty!"

"The Lord of Zhongxing...the Lord of Zhongxing..." Sima Guang said silently, and asked, "Brother Yao, are you so sure?" He knew Shao Yong's ability in judging fate, but is this kind of thing necessarily accurate?

"Destiny belongs!" Shao Yong said: "It may be unbelievable to say so, brother Junshi, you can open your eyes to see the current situation!"

"Status? What do you mean?"

"It's obvious if you compare him with King Qin today!" Shao Yong said, "Speaking carefully, he is slightly older than King Qin today, but what about his personality? He is narrow-minded, suspicious, indecisive, ambitious, and unrealistic... These few years He reused Wang Anshi, saying that he wanted to enrich the country and strengthen the army, but what happened? The life of the people is more difficult than in the past, and the people are almost in dire straits. The Great Song Dynasty was made into a miasma by him;
Yongzhou asked for help and sent it to Bianjing more than a month ago, but Zhao Xu was hesitant, so that [-] soldiers and civilians died tragically, blood stained the Yongjiang River, and the mountains and rivers in the southwest changed color;The king is suspicious, but he is not confident! "

Sima Guang fell silent, what Shao Yong said was the truth, he knew it best.

"On the other hand, the king of Qin, has he made little contribution in these years? He was the one who went to the Liao country, held back the Liao army, and saved our Great Song Dynasty from overcoming difficulties. It was he who put down Zhao Shiju's rebellion and kept the southeast stable. It was he who governed the Yellow River, It is precious for the people on both sides of the strait to have a family, live and work in peace and contentment. It is he who regained the lost land, expanded the territory, and promoted the prestige of our country..." Shao Yong said with a smile: "The achievements of the King of Qin are too numerous to list and are obvious to all."

"Brother Yao, you respect the King of Qin very much. You are here today..." Sima Guang was silent at first, and after a moment of contemplation, he remembered that Shao Yong had mentioned something vaguely before.When he was a scholar in the imperial court, he was a political adviser, and he was not a vegetarian in terms of strategy, so he immediately had doubts about Shao Yong's intentions.

"Since Brother Junshi has already guessed it, I will not hide it from you!" Shao Yong said in a deep voice, "Actually, I already knew the identity of King Qin!"

"You knew it a long time ago? Did you know it yourself? Or did King Qin take the initiative to inform you?" Sima Guang immediately asked.

Shao Yong said in a low voice: "Do you still remember the heavy rain on the Dragon Boat Festival last year? That night when King Qin's eldest son was born, the black dragon soared into the sky and struck the Palace of Funing with lightning... The next day, I went to visit...His Royal Highness King Qin!"

"What do you mean? Could it be that the eldest son of King Qin is really a black dragon?" Sima Guang suddenly remembered that he seemed to have heard some rumors in a trance these days.

"That's right!" Shao Yong said: "I was nearby at the time, and I could see clearly that the black dragon rose from the Prince Qin's mansion. As soon as the prince was born, rain fell from the sky. As for the lightning strike on the Palace of Funing, it was also for this reason!"

"Entering the palace that day, didn't you say..."

Shao Yong shook his head and said, "That's what I took the initiative to help the King of Qin cover up and deceive the present."

"You..." Sima Guang pondered for a while, then said leisurely, "So, you came to be a lobbyist for King Qin today?"

"To tell the truth. Junshi is highly respected, and he is an important minister of the country. The King of Qin really hopes to get your assistance!" Shao Yong said bluntly: "You are close friends, and I can't bear the entanglement and depression in Brother Junshi's heart..."

"Assisting the King of Qin won't be boring?" Sima Guang questioned: "How can you be sure that the King of Qin must win the world?"

"The destiny is so, and everyone expects it!" Shao Yongdao: "The son of Renzong is his qualification. He has made great military achievements, admired by the army and the people, and governed the Yellow River. The people are grateful. There is a saying that those who win the hearts of the people win the world. Compared with King Qin today, it is much worse... ...Also, in addition to this, King Qin possesses extremely powerful strength."

"You mean the Western Army, the land of Guanlong?" Sima Guang's heart was full of shock. King Qin had high prestige and won the hearts of the people. This is a fact that must be faced squarely.

"I went to the Northwest three times and fought fiercely with Xixia and Tubo several times. The soldiers in the Northwest all have their hearts on the King of Qin! What's more, now that they have the title of King Qin, those who are stationed in Chang'an, Guanzhong and Longyou are naturally in their pocket!" Shao Yong said: "The strength of the King Qin is far more than that. , How many ministers in the court have a close relationship with King Qin?"

"Even the King of Qin has wooed them? Have they all surrendered?" Sima Guang was very surprised.

"Prior to this, the King of Qin has never deliberately wooed anyone, and they don't know the identity of the King of Qin." Shao Yong mused: "But today, they know, and they must have made a choice!"

Sima Guang asked back: "Will they definitely choose King Qin?"

"Some people will, some may struggle, but in the end...Zhao Xu will force them all to join King Qin." Shao Yong gave a different conclusion.

"As for?" Sima Guang couldn't believe it.

"Why not?" Shao Yong asked back: "Brother Junshi, you know in your heart that you are suspicious today, and after today, you will be even more turbulent and suspicious; for example, Uncle Ouyang Yong, who testified for the King of Qin today, Zhao Xu will still trust him Is it? But anyone who has had contact with the King of Qin will definitely doubt it today...

Employers are not suspicious, and suspects are not used. If doubts continue like this, how can there be anyone available?The courtiers are afraid of jealousy and trepidation. Is there any other choice?Even if he tried his best to defend himself and showed his innocence and loyalty to Zhao Xu, would he be able to guarantee the understanding and trust of the present?Today, it has become a habit to cross rivers and demolish bridges on weekdays, and all civil and military officials know it well.If this continues, the Great Wall will be self-destructed today! "

"Hmph!" Sima Guang couldn't help but smiled wryly, "Is that really the case?"

"God's will tricks people, the situation is like this, no one can do anything!" Shao Yong said: "The character of today is doomed to failure!"

"What do you want to do here today? Did King Qin explain it?"

"No!" Shao Yongdao: "King Qin admires Junshi very much and hopes to get Junshi's assistance, but he told me not to worry, I hope Junshi can choose on his own, and it is my own decision to come here today. I know that brother Junshi must be depressed. So I came here to persuade you. You don’t need to make a decision right away, you just need to look at the current situation and the future situation with your heart, and King Qin will respect any decision you make in the future.”

Shao Yong left, coming and going in a hurry!

Sima Guang's mind became even more complicated. In any case, an indisputable fact was before him, that a battle between dragons and tigers is inevitable, and only one person can sit in the ninth-fifth place.

As a subject, he is unwilling to stand in line, but in this position, he is doomed to be unable to stand alone.Just like the reform in Xining, the old and new party struggles are inadvertently turbulent. Who can avoid it in the court?

This time is even better than before, no one in the Song Dynasty can stay out of it!
(End of this chapter)