King of Song

Chapter 654

Qin Wangfei actually came to the door to treat Wang Yu in person!

The news spread, and public opinion reacted strongly!
Some people mentioned the issue of etiquette and the defense of men and women, but it is not mainstream.After all, the identities of the two are very different. Although men and women are different, one is a dying person from a serious illness, and the other is a famous doctor in Bianjing.It is true that many people admire Princess Qin as a healer, and that saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda, which is still accepted by most people.

What everyone is more concerned about is the meaning behind this incident!

The King of Qin and Wang Anshi were supposed to be enemies. At a time like this, it would be considered good not to add insult to injury. How could they repay their hatred with kindness?

Qin Wang and his wife are generous, broad-minded, regardless of past suspicions, and repay hatred with virtue!Many people were overwhelmed by King Qin's magnanimity, and many admired it.

Others say it may not be easy.Wang Xianggong is a member of the official family, and it is unusual for the King of Qin to have close contact with him!

That's what the official Zhao Xu thought. It turned out that he only suspected that Wang Anshi and Zhao Zhaoan were communicating with each other, but he didn't expect that they were still blatantly dating now.

Wang Anshi, it is in vain that I have favored you so much, is this how you repay your kindness?Coupled with Lu Huiqing's impeachment, Zhao Xu was even more furious. The crime of deceiving the emperor must be dealt with severely.

"The officials really plan to investigate Wang Anshi for the crime of deceiving the emperor?" Empress Dowager Gao Taotao questioned this.Recently, her son has deliberately distanced himself from her.Gao Taotao knew in his heart that his son was guarding against himself and his second son, Zhao Hao.

In order not to damage the relationship between mother and son and brothers, Gao Taotao deliberately avoided it and let his son handle it by himself.But after a while, the situation got worse and worse.So much so that the Empress Dowager finally couldn't sit still, and came to the Chuigong Hall in person.

"Wang Anshi is a villain. He has a close relationship with Zhao Zhao. He deceived the emperor. The evidence is solid. Can't he be punished?" Zhao Xu heard the doubts and objections in his mother's words. He was angry, how could he give in?

Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "The officials want to question Wang Anshi, is it because he deceived the emperor, or because he had a close relationship with the king of Qin?"

Zhao Xu snorted coldly, which was the best answer.There is no doubt that it is the latter!
"Lu Huiqing submitted a few letters, and I also think that the words of 'no envoy to know' are indeed deceiving the emperor. It's just that most of the letters involved views on reforms and government affairs, and there is nothing heinous words." Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "Actually, this matter can be big or small. To put it bluntly, it is just a political disagreement, and Wang Anshi's attitude and method of expression are not in compliance with the rules!"

"But..." Zhao Xu was not convinced. Over the years, the last thing he could tolerate was betrayal. In his eyes, Wang Anshi was already an ungrateful betrayer.

"The crime of deceiving the emperor is not enough. If the crime is forced to be questioned, what will the officials think?" Gao Taotao said: "Chai Minyan just entered the Wang family, and Wang Anshi was convicted of a felony. It is easy for outsiders to contact the King of Qin. The Northwest has won the battle, and it is the time to be proud, and people in the world pay attention to it, and act rashly, but it is justified!"

"Really?" Zhao Xu seemed unwilling to admit such a fact.

"I was thinking, why did Chai Minyan enter the gate of the Wang family? Don't the officials think it's strange at this time?"

Hearing his mother's question, Zhao Xu said with disdain: "It must be that Wang Anshi and Zhao Zhaoan have communicated the song a long time ago, and now it is even more blatant!"

"Who is Wang Anshi, don't you know? There was a rift between him and Zhao Zhao. How likely is it that they have a close relationship?" It is said to be wooing, Wang Anshi is already in jeopardy, is there any value in wooing? Therefore, there is only one relatively reasonable explanation!"

"Why?"

"Drunkards don't mean to drink!" Gao Tao said, "If I'm right, Zhao Zhao deliberately provoked you by doing this, and then made the officials want to kill him. In any case, Wang Anshi is your best friend in the past. A favored minister has hard work without credit, and accusing him of crimes will make people think you are cold and turn your back on others. You also know that many ministers are not at ease these days. Who will benefit from this?

Fortunately, Zhao Zhao has a good reputation of repaying evil with kindness, and the honor of the princess, regardless of previous suspicions, he came to the house for diagnosis and treatment in person.Corporal Lixian, show favor!So intentional, it is vicious! "

Zhao Xu also came to his senses suddenly, and broke out in a cold sweat. If this is the case, then Zhao Zhao really has sinister intentions.And he almost fell into his trap.

Zhao Zhaozhi's heart was indeed complicated, but it was different from Gao Taotao's.He really wanted to save Wang Yu's life. After all, they were friends in the past and helped each other.Seeing his untimely death without being indifferent, it is really impossible.What's more, Wang Yu himself is a rare talent, and it can be of great use if he is cultivated, how can he be allowed to die like this.

Of course, after the news spread that Qin Wangfei came to the door, Zhao Xu would definitely be angry. This move was not good for Wang Anshi.Zhao Zhao also knew that he didn't intend to harm Wang Anshi with this, but to protect him.Speaking carefully, it was not Zhao Xu who fell into the trap, but Gao Taotao.At the same time, you can also get the reputation of being broad-minded and repaying grievances with virtue, so why not do it?

Now, things are developing according to King Qin's expectations!

"Then what should we do? Just let Wang Anshi go like this?" Zhao Xu hesitated for a long time, as if he was still unwilling.

"I still say the same thing, don't lose the big because of the small, because of a Wang Anshi, you lose the hearts of the people!" Gao Taotao said with sincerity, she was helpless and worried about her son's coldness and small belly.

Just when Zhao Xu was in trouble, Wang Anshi's memorial came up.He resigned on the grounds of old age, frailty, lack of energy, and the fact that his son was sick in bed, and asked the officials to punish him for the crime of deceiving the emperor.

The crime of bullying the king?How should this crime be punished?
Thinking of his mother's words, Zhao Xu shuddered, how could he fall into Zhao Zhao's trap again?Immediately push the boat along the river, exonerate Wang Anshi's guilt in a very humane way, and allow you to resign and return to your hometown. Wang Yu is also relieved of his official position and recuperates at home.Zhao Xu also behaved very kindly, giving Wang Anshi money and allowing him to return to his hometown to support his life.

The edict marks the complete end of Wang Anshi's era!
Let Wang Anshi go away, once upon a time, this was the wish of the old party officials, but when it really happened, it felt a little uncomfortable.

The sadness of the death of the rabbit and the fox arises spontaneously. How beautiful has Wang Anshi been in the past few years?This is not the case now.The officials seemed to give him preferential treatment, and they politely sent him back to his hometown for support, but was it not exile after being disgusted?

Once upon a time, they blamed Wang Anshi for all the crimes of Xining's reform.But when Wang Xianggong really left sadly, they also noticed the officials behind him.Although he didn't dare to blame the king on his lips, he had already started to have an opinion in his heart!
After Gao Taotao learned about the situation, he couldn't help feeling emotional.After all, the son is still not tolerant enough, narrow-minded, and doing things will inevitably be a mere formality of self-deception.

How much better is it to send money back to your hometown than to ask for guilt and go to prison?Her original idea was to remove Wang Anshi from the position of prime minister, or let him go back to be the magistrate of Jiangning.Could it be that he, Wang Anshi, was able to return to the prime minister for the third time?A magistrate of Jiangning can embody the bearing of an official, the kindness of the heavenly family, and the greatness of the emperor's kindness.But the son just can't figure it out, what can I do with him?

Gao Taotao had a feeling that if the eldest son went on like this, the great foundation would be in his hands.I wanted to help him wholeheartedly, but he was suspicious of his mother in every possible way, and he still didn't trust her.

He didn't even let himself know about important matters such as hematemesis in the Chui Gong Palace, and even asked the imperial doctor for treatment quietly. It was right to hide it from the ministers and King Qin, but was it necessary to hide it from his biological mother?Since your body is not good, you should take good care of it.But he was so indiscreet, abused the medicine of tiger and wolf, and often lingered between the curtains of concubines.If things go on like this, sooner or later the body will be hollowed out.

In the past, Gao Taotao always accommodated the eldest son's jealousy, and for the sake of family harmony, he held back.But now it seems that his decision was wrong.If it goes on like this, it will eventually kill him.The palms and backs of his hands are full of flesh, even if he is not very close to him, but he is his son's son after all.In the world, how can there be a reason why a mother does not love her son?
Ugh!
When Gao Taotao came to the Chuigong Palace again, Zhao Xu was worried again.But it's not because Wang Anshi dismissed the prime minister and all the officials talked about it.But it is also related to this, and it is a very practical problem.

Wen Yanbo resigned from office, Wang Anshi dismissed his prime minister, Wu Chong went to the Daming Mansion, Fu Bi was in his twilight years, Zeng Gongliang retired and returned home.Suddenly, many prime ministers were missing in the political affairs hall of the Song Dynasty, and the most powerful assistant was lost. Zhao Xu panicked all of a sudden.

The position of prime minister cannot be vacant, but who can fill it?Zhao Xu was in a difficult situation for a while, and couldn't find a few substitutes, let alone the most suitable candidate.

"Why are the officials bothered?"

"The candidate for the prime minister, I don't know if the empress has any suggestions?" Zhao Xu didn't care too much, to see if his mother, who had always been well-informed, could help.

"The government has prepared candidates, so I can help you with one or two counselors!" Gao Taotao was not in a hurry to recommend candidates, but wanted to hear his son's thoughts.

Zhao Xu said in a deep voice: "At present, there are only a few candidates. One is Han Jiang, the privy envoy, who traveled from the West Mansion to the East Mansion; the other is Sima Guang, who has served as a scholar in the Imperial Academy, and is a veteran of the three dynasties; It's Wang Gui who stayed behind in Xijing, and his qualifications are barely enough; what's more, it's Lu Huiqing!"

Gao Taotao asked softly: "Then the officials think, which of them is more suitable?"

"Han Jiang is cautious and talented, but most of his talents are related to the military, and he may be reluctant to handle government affairs." Zhao Xu propped his head on one hand, and said in a low voice: "Sima Guang is very suitable in all aspects. In terms of qualifications and experience, there is no problem, but he has always opposed the political reform. If he becomes a position, what will he do? I am afraid it will cause turmoil in the court. Besides, this person is also quite stubborn. , It's not easy to control!

Wang Gui's qualifications are barely passable, but his ability is really hard to say. Whether he was the governor of Kaifeng in the past or is now staying behind in Xijing, his performance is ordinary, and he may not be able to convince the public.Furthermore, I intend to let him come to defend Luoyang and guard against those in Guanzhong, so he should not act rashly.Then there is Lu Huiqing, his qualifications are the lowest, and there will be people who will not be convinced as a prime minister, but his loyalty will be the most valuable at that time, and it just happens to be useful now. "

"That's right, Han Jiang is not familiar with government affairs, Wang Gui's ability is limited, Sima Guang is suitable in all aspects, but the officials are unwilling to use him!" Gao Taotao is absolutely fond of Sima Guang, and has a special liking for "love".In the history of the original time and space, Song Zhezong came to the throne, Gao Taotao assisted the government as the empress dowager, and Sima Guang was first appointed as the prime minister.

It's just that my son has a clear distinction between the old and the new parties, and has a unique principle of employing people. Even if he wants to recommend it, he can't say anything.Furthermore, in times of peace, Sima Guang was conscientious and conscientious, but he was also a conservative prime minister.But now that there are internal and external troubles, someone needs to come out to turn the tide. As far as this is concerned, Sima Guang seems unable to do it!
"As for Lu Huiqing..." Gao Tao shook his head and said, "I also know why the officials like this person. He is useful, but he is not enough to be a prime minister, right? Let's not talk about his ability, but he His qualifications and conduct are really unjustifiable. In the final analysis, he is somewhat of a villain, how can he be the head of a hundred officials and rule the world? Although the things that Wang Yu impeached him were not serious, they were enough. It can be seen that his character is bad, how can he be a prime minister?
Officials can favor and trust him, but there must be a limit to the promotion, otherwise it will only provoke criticism and opposition from all officials, but it will be of no benefit.Delayed government affairs, causing unnecessary trouble! "

Zhao Xu also knew these concerns.Lu Huiqing's biggest shortcoming lies in her character. Even if she doesn't care about it in her heart, she still has to take it into account when it comes to the outside world.It is the emperor's mistake to appoint a prime minister who has lost his virtue. Zhao Xu doesn't want to be criticized for it and affect his glorious image of brilliance and martial arts.

but……

Zhao Xu sighed: "Mother, but in this way, no one can use it? The political affairs hall can't be empty, right? In any case, the Song Dynasty needs a leading prime minister!"

"Then what are you going to do? Are the dwarves going to be the general?" Gao Taotao asked softly.

"Otherwise what?" Zhao Xu smiled wryly, "Unless there is a more suitable candidate, we can only make do with it."

"Then who is the official planning to promote?"

Zhao Xu smiled wryly and said, "This is exactly where I'm in trouble. It doesn't seem appropriate to choose any one!"

"Since the government can't choose a suitable candidate, how about asking Wei Niang to recommend someone?" Gao Taotao looked at his son with serious eyes.

Zhao Xu was pleasantly surprised: "Is there a suitable candidate for mother?"

"Yes, there is!" Gao Taotao replied firmly!
"Who is it?" For a moment, Zhao Xu's eyes were full of anticipation.

Gao Taotao pondered for a moment, looked at his son with burning eyes, and said softly: "Han Qi!"

(End of this chapter)