Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 428
The wartime curfew was implemented in the huge city of Kaifeng, and all the squares and streets were dark and silent. Zhouqiao Night Market had long since lost its former bustling night scene. Pedestrians pass by, all trembling.

Regardless of whether it is a high-ranking family or a small person in the market, they close their doors early, or take a rest early, or discuss the situation in a low voice. Everyone should go to the market as little as possible to avoid unnecessary troubles.However, compared with the previous two days, people's calculations have calmed down a little bit, and there are fewer bandits at night. After all, the entry of Wang Xiu's army has brought some comfort to the citizens, and he has called on the front officials to strengthen fire prevention , The capital's arrest force has been strengthened.

Especially in the Dongshuimen area that has not yet been recovered, there are really three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry. Rows of iron walls made of big signs, as well as a cordon of wooden stakes and iron nets, surround the entire inner layer of the city gate. Up, 2000 people change defense every hour.

Under the night sky, the palaces and pavilions scattered here and there, with candles flickering, looked a little weird, more desolate after the catastrophe.

In the north corridor of the inner palace city, in the Privy Council on the north corridor of the East Quay Street, which is more than a hundred feet away, and in the Dutang Hall to the east of the Zhongshu Provincial Yamen, Wang Xiu, Sun Fu, Zhang Shuye, and Qin Hui talked at night while holding candles. Outside the hall, there are more than ten guards in front of the hall.

Of course, there are twenty guards led by Xu Zhong. He has a vigilant face and holds a fine iron spear in his hand. With weapons and crossbow arrows on his back, he looks like a formidable enemy.

It's a bit outrageous, but whoever let Wang Xiu have soldiers in his hands, he is strong, so what can you do?

Sun Fu, Zhang Shuye, and Qin Hui didn't understand how many of them Wang Xiuye ​​invited to discuss matters, so they couldn't help but speculate.

Qin Hui was the first to ask: "Wen Shi, it's so late, what's the matter?"

Wang Xiu looked around at the crowd and said in a deep voice, "It's not supposed to disturb everyone's dreams, but the matter is urgent, and I don't dare to be self-reliant. Please discuss it together."

These words made the three of them murmur in their hearts, not knowing what a big deal it is, as Wang Xiu is actually the most powerful person in Kaifeng City, she still can't make up her mind?

Qin Hui thought in his mind that Wang Xiu must think that he made his debut late, and although he holds a high position and holds a heavy army, he still has to respect the opinions of the ministers in general, which is also the way to deal with things.

Sun Fu and Zhang Shuye looked at each other, they were both secretly blaming Wang Xiu for having something to say tomorrow, but at this moment, they felt a little unhappy.

At that time, Zhang Shuye was a direct scholar who signed letters to the Privy Council. Although he was in the hands of the Privy Council, he was lower than Sun Fu in terms of rank. The Shu Privy Council is also served by juniors, and he doesn't want to say much when Sun Fu is here, but just pays attention to Wang Xiu silently.

Sun Fu looked at Wang Xiu with mixed emotions. Ever since Zhang Bangchang recovered from his illness and Chen Qing resigned, Wang Xiu was the most authoritative in the capital. He was a prime minister in name only, but he was not as easy to speak as Qin Hui.

"Now, the captives are newly defeated, but there are still more than [-] people entrenched inside and outside, and the [-] horse army is worrying. They occupy the East Water Gate. It's like our throat is stuck. Yu can arrive. Today, I will meet the sage below and ask the matter. The sage will ask all the ministers in the political affairs hall to discuss and decide. The subordinate officials are just local officials who dare not specialize in major matters, so I have the courage to invite you to come and discuss."

Sun Fu shook his head, don't say that Wang Xiu is hypocritical, at this time, what other good solution can he have, there are Jurchens outside, Wang Xiu is in charge of the army, he is a scholar with nothing, if there is a way, he will not Watching Wang Xiu pointing fingers here, he has already sternly reprimanded him. Has anyone led his ministers to call for a meeting between the two governments?It's just madness.

Zhang Shuye sneered from the bottom of his heart, Wang Xiu said on the surface that he was a local leader and did not dare to be a leader, but at this moment, why did he summon the leaders of the ruling and Wutai in Dutang to come here? .Under his displeasure, he couldn't help saying angrily: "Master Wang met the enemy chief, it seems that he has a good plan to defeat the enemy, why bother to ask again."

Wang Xiu had an interview with Wu Shu at Xin Song Sect, under the watchful eyes of everyone, it has already spread, Zhang Shuye has already heard about it today, and there is no lack of warning in it.

"That's right, I'm talking about old times with Wushu, and I also talked about some current affairs." Wang Xiu emphasized the word 'current affairs', but her tone was flat.

Wang Xiu's calm made Zhang Shuye and others somewhat unexpected. Zhang Shuye was surprised when he heard the news after he retired from the court, but then he was very worried, thinking that Wang Xiu, the most powerful person in Kaifeng now, would actually Intersecting with the Jurchen noble chiefs, this cannot but make him worried.

Although he admired Wang Xiu very much for leading the army to rescue the king when the world's guards were flabbergasted, he could not agree with Wang Xiu's observation of soldiers in Chenzhou.But after all, knowing people and faces is difficult to know people's hearts, even if Wang Xiu went to Kaifeng desperately to save the Queen and Jian Guo, who knows what the other party will do as the situation changes.

Qin Hui secretly planned in his heart how he should deal with Wang Xiu. Obviously, he was keenly aware that Wang Xiu and Wu Shu must have reached some kind of deal, and they were probably invited to discuss matters tonight because of this aspect.

As for the deal to be reached, he decided to listen to Wang Xiu with peace of mind. He was the Yushi Zhongcheng, and he could only attend the meeting of ministers in the capital hall to supervise, and he had no right to speak in advance on political affairs.At this time, he was also willing not to speak up before the situation was unclear. As for whether Wang Xiu was qualified to discuss with the important officials of the two governments, he directly ignored the past.The matter in the court is different from the Jurchen's struggle. He can face the Jurchen's struggle, but he can't be proud and question Wang Xiu face to face.

"Current affairs?" The scene of Wang Xiu's rescue from the Xuande Gate and Zhong Liqiu's last words appeared before Sun Fu's eyes. Wang Xiu's actions were connected with Wushu. Thinking about it, he couldn't help being a little scared, after all, Wang Xiu's character I don't know, in this crisis, it's hard to know what this young man's heart is thinking!

"Nowadays, the reason why the captives are making progress is because there is no master in the Great Song Dynasty, and everything is accommodating." Wang Xiu did not say that the emperor blindly sought peace, and the important officials of the two governments were cowardly. Of course, this cannot be said.

"I am dignified to the kingdom of heaven, what are the Jurchens? They are just a group of ignorant barbarians. Wearing the armor of the Great Song Dynasty and holding the weapons of the Great Song Dynasty, they even went to the city of Kaifeng to show off their might. , is related to the prosperity of the world, and I have to say some things."

When the three of them heard this, they all had the same thought, and said to themselves: 'We're going to get to the point! '

(End of this chapter)