This Song Dynasty is different

Chapter 4 The Innocent Killing

Xinghua was very happy. When she got up from her nap, she said she was going to buy groceries. Not long after, Mrs. Ma, a neighbor, came to see Li Xian and said that Xinghua had a quarrel with a group of women and forced them to reverse their last names.

Aunt Ma glanced at Li Xian ambiguously, "Xinghua is loyal!"

"I'm willing to admit defeat!" Li Xiang was just about to see off his guests when he saw Zhao Zhen in plain clothes.

"This is Li Langjun's classmate, right! Looking at such a talented person, have you ever gotten married?"

Thinking about Zhao Zhen as an official of the Song Dynasty, who would dare to look at him as if he were a commodity?Zhao Zhen, who was sent shivers down his spine by Madam Ma's piercing eyes, entered Li's house, winked, and the eunuch Zhang Ze who followed him said, "Mr. Lang has something to do with you."

Li Xian nodded to the resentful Madam Ma and then closed the door.

Zhao Zhen cupped his hands and said, "Zhao Yi has met Li Langjun."

The Zhao family has a habit of changing names, and Zhao Zhen was originally called Zhao Yiyi.

"I've met an official!" But Li Xian didn't want to be acquainted with this person, so he turned over the table.

Zhao Zhen was stunned, "As long as you know."

"I wonder why the officials are here?" Li Xian said, "There is no tea at home, Xinghua has gone out, and no one has boiled water. It's a neglect."

Zhao Zhen shook his head, "I'm not thirsty. I came here today to relax."

Li Xian sat casually on the threshold, and Zhao Zhen simply sat on the other side.

"Privy Councilor Cao used today's court to fiddle with the Queen Mother's curtain."

"Where is the prime minister?" Li Xian knew a lot about the history of the Song Dynasty. He knew that Wang Zeng was as much a troll as Bao Zheng, and that Wang Qinruo was the queen mother's loyal dog. With these two people here, how could he sit back and watch the queen mother be raped? Cao used humiliation?

"Wang Zeng was defeated, and Wang Qinruo was covered in stains." Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly, "I am extremely angry, but I can't do anything. As a son of man, this is the most unworthy and unfilial thing."

Your mother is guarding Zhenzong's mausoleum at the moment... Li Xian narrowed his eyes and said nothing.

Zhao Zhen talked about the unwillingness in his heart and the pain of not being able to do anything...for a long time, he said in shock: "I'm sorry."

He was taught in the palace to be like a puppet, and if anything he said or did was wrong, he would be corrected.After a long time, I learned to behave with a straight face.

But today, for some reason, he said a lot without realizing it.

Li Xian sat on the threshold, leaning against the door, with his eyes closed, as if he was asleep.

After expressing his dissatisfaction, Zhao Zhen felt much better. He stood up and said, "That's it, I'll go back."

"Officials, go slowly." Li Xian stood up to see off the guests.

Empress Dowager Liu was able to remarry from an ordinary woman to become the Empress of the Song Dynasty, not only because of her good looks, but also because of her skills.

Historically, the 11 years that Empress Dowager Liu hung up her curtain were the 11 years when the Song Dynasty gradually recovered its vitality, and it was also the 11 years when undercurrents surged.

In the temple, the emperor and his ministers each had their own thoughts.The Queen Mother wanted to imitate Wu Zhao and tried many times for this purpose.Zhao Zhen was weak and incompetent and did not dare to disobey the Queen Mother... Mother and son gradually became strangers.

Li Xian was not prepared to take a trip into this muddy water, so he would just live out his life as a rich man in Bianjing.

"Bring it in." Zhao Zhen waved, and a big man came in carrying a big bag outside the door. He looked very heavy.

The big man put the bag on the ground, and Li Xian heard that it was copper coins, "This..."

"The Imperial City Secretary said... I don't have much money at hand, so I have to give my order." Zhao Zhen smiled calmly, as if he could make hundreds of dollars at any time.But there were countless people staring at him in the palace, and even more in the court.Whenever he spends a lot, someone will murmur or even advise him.

"I don't dare." Li Xian declined.

Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said boldly: "My friend has the righteousness to make money, so just accept it!"

"Don't dare to be friends with officials." Li Xian's etiquette and response were impeccable.

He saw a look of sadness flashing in Zhao Zhen's eyes and thought that in two or three years, the Queen Mother would be obsessed with power and her attitude towards Zhao Zhen would change drastically.At that time, whoever has close contacts with Zhao Zhen will be a thorn in the side of the Queen Mother.

Li Xian was naturally not afraid. He knew the Queen Mother's thoughts and even more about the Queen Mother's methods.It's just that he has no intention of intervening in the court.

He sent Zhao Zhen out the door, thinking that this official had suffered a setback and would probably not come back next time!

Zhao Zhen walked out of the door, almost without hesitation, turned around and said: "Don't go out much these days!"

Li Xian heard a subtle hint from these words.

There is a big boss trying to get you!

Who is it?
Save people to the end, send Buddha to the west... Zhao Zhen looked at him, "Cao!"

After saying that, he nodded and walked out surrounded by two men. Looking from the back, he could smell something rustling in the wind and cold in the water.

Are you going to face the arrogant Cao Yong alone?
This man is so soft-hearted and sincere to others that he is really suitable for being a friend, but he is the Emperor of the Song Dynasty... Li Xian sighed in his heart.

"and many more!"

Zhao Zhen turned around, with a look of surprise in his eyes.

"Drink a glass of water before we go."

Later, the two of them squatted in a corner of the yard, each holding a big cup and drinking water.

"You have to learn to analyze things."

"But Mr. Sun and the others have never taught him."

Mr. Sun refers to the great Confucian Sun Shi, who had profound knowledge. Emperor Taizong listened to his lectures and was full of praise.

"What they teach is the so-called classics and meanings, but why do emperors learn so many classics and meanings? Do they work for the scholar-officials?" Li Xian said lightly.

"The princes of the Han Dynasty studied the art of emperors. Even if Emperor Wu only respected Confucianism, it was only necessary for ruling. The art of emperors was still at heart."

Li Xian looked at Zhao Zhen with bright eyes, thinking that Zhenzong had become completely decadent after the Chanyuan Alliance and engaged in all kinds of mysterious activities.By following his example, he not only misled his ministers, but also made his only son Zhao Zhen imitate him.

So much so that Zhao Zhen was unable to control the situation after ascending the throne and was played around by his ministers.

This emperor has been crippled by education!
Zhao Zhen saves his life first and makes money later.Even though he was declined, he still spoke out the crisis Li Xian was facing without hesitation.

Even if Li Xian is hard-hearted, he will be softened by such an emperor.He thought of the tears and grief in Bianjing City after the death of Zhao Zhen in history.

Such people should not suffer those humiliations!
Zhao Zhen didn't know Li Xian's inner thoughts and asked: "How to analyze it?"

"Cao Lili is domineering. You have to analyze it backwards and find the reasons why he is domineering. Officials should ask themselves: Why is Cao Lili so domineering?" Li Xian said slowly, but found that Zhang Ze hurried out of the door and squatted beside it. outside, and covered his ears.Zhao Zhen said: "He... despises the Queen Mother and me."

"Further analysis, what is Cao Liang's motive for despising the Queen Mother and the officials?" Li Xian said with a smile.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while, and the boy who was not yet 14 years old looked a little excited, "It's power. He wants to gain prestige by domineering the court and humiliating the Queen Mother, so that more people can gather around him to increase his momentum and gain authority in the court." Zhong and the Queen Mother are fighting against each other!"

Good boy... Li Xian patted Zhao Zhen on the shoulder, "Look, everything is clear."

"Cao Li wanted to gain power, but the late emperor left him alone and allowed the queen mother to listen to politics behind the curtain. He was so disappointed that he acted domineeringly."

Zhao Zhen stood up happily, "He is wondering why it is not him who assists me, but the Queen Mother!"

Children can be taught!
"Sit...squat." Li Xian patted his side, "Then, how should we deal with it?"

Zhao Zhen squatted down, frowned and thought for a long time, "Dang...dang..."

"Do you know that your heart is too soft?" Li Xian sighed.

"I always can't bear it." Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly, "You won't laugh at me for this, right?"

"No." Li Xian looked at him, "officials are suitable to be friends, but not suitable to be emperors."

"I know." If it were another emperor, Li Xian's words would have caused great disaster, but Zhao Zhen was a little stunned, "I don't want to be an emperor, but I am the only prince who survived, and I couldn't help myself."

"That's right." Zhao Zhen said: "On the way here, I thought about Cao Yong's recent mistakes in handling official business, and found..."

Li Xian waved his hand and interrupted him, "Taking action on political matters will only cause chaos in the court and interfere with state affairs."

You launch an attack on official matters, and he launches retaliation on official matters. In the end, everyone regards world affairs as a tool of struggle. The Song Dynasty will be damned if it does not perish!
Later Fan Zhongyan's reform and Wang Anshi's reform were just like this pattern. From the beginning, they were destined to fail.

"Then..." Zhao Zhen thought, isn't this the case?If you want to attack a political opponent, you always start from the aspects of dereliction of duty, corruption, and immorality.

Li Xian looked at him and thought that it was strange for Zhenzong to sit back and watch his only son being taught like this. "Why not start with family ties? Remember, in the pre-Han Dynasty, parents were humiliated... and killed without guilt!"

Enough?
Li Xian felt that Zhao Zhen would be crazy with excitement. After all, this was the first time he had intervened in government affairs, and it was also the first time he had vented his anger on his 'mother'.

This person is indeed a great talent that I value... Zhao Zhen stood up, took a deep look at Li Xian, and saluted, "I would like to be taught."

……

The next day, the Queen Mother summoned the prime ministers and assistants to discuss matters, but the officials needed to study.

"Go and inquire." Zhao Zhen asked someone to inquire about the situation for the first time. Zhang Ze whispered: "It's a taboo for officials."

"Go!" Zhao Zhen looked coldly at him for the first time.

"Yes!"

Today is a meeting in Wende Hall.

"...I impeach Wang Zeng." As soon as the discussion started today, Cao Liang targeted his old enemy Wang Zeng.

Immediately, the two began to argue.

Zhao Zhen was a little distracted while listening to the lecture, and Mr. Sun Shi didn't notice either.

Until Zhang Ze came in quietly.

"In the official family, Shizhong Cao is domineering, and the Queen Mother cannot persuade him."

Zhao Zhen stood up suddenly, "Mr. Sun, I'm going to change clothes."

"Hmm!" Sun Shi was thinking about a sage's words and waved his hand casually.

……

"... Queen Mother, the king was once incompetent and shameless. I thought he should be released."

After Cao Li finished speaking, he heard no movement behind the curtain, so he boldly walked to the curtain, raised his head and said, "What do you think, the Queen Mother?"

"Discourteous!" Wang Zeng scolded him after repeated defeats.

The Queen Mother raised her eyes and said, "The words of the servant are biased!"

Cao Li chuckled, "The Queen Mother thinks that Wang Zeng can be used?"

Is this what you should say?The Queen Mother hid the murderous intent in her eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed the anger.

I've got to endure it!
"I've seen the officials!"

At this moment, Zhao Zhen came in.

"I've met the officials." The prime ministers and ministers saluted.

Cao Li was half a beat slow.

Zhao Zhen held the wat board in his hand and walked to Cao Li, "Raise your head."

The Queen Mother didn't know what he was going to do, but subconsciously she didn't want Zhao Zhen to face the arrogant Cao Lili, "The official family, please come here..."

Cao Li raised his head, smiled and prepared to speak.

Zhao Zhen stared angrily, holding the wat board with both hands, and slapped it with all his strength.

Snapped!
Cao Li covered his cheeks in disbelief.

Prime Minister Feng Zheng held his chest and gasped, as if he would not be able to catch his breath in the next moment.

Wang Zeng's legs went weak and he almost fell.

Wang Qinruo's eyes almost popped out of his head.

"Benefit!" The Queen Mother subconsciously stood up and stared at Cao Li with murderous intent revealed for the first time.

However, Zhao Zhen pointed at Cao Li and shouted: "Cao Li, how dare you humiliate my mother?"

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