Li Shishi heard that Zhang Shuye invited her to move to Kaifeng Mansion. Considering that the Jin soldiers may not be able to invade Bianjing, and there are still many years of accumulation in Xinghua Tower, if she moved to Kaifeng Mansion, the soldiers would take advantage of her absence. , they robbed and suffered a lot of losses. In addition, the Supreme Emperor's pilgrimage to Bozhou was just to escape for a while, and he would come back after all. If the Supreme Emperor comes to Xinghua Tower after returning from Bozhou, but does not see him, he will be extremely disappointed. With this in mind, Master Li declined and said, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Fu Mu. I think it is better to live in the Xinghua Tower. I just hope that Mr. Fu Mu will strictly restrain the soldiers and prevent them from entering the building without any reason."
Zhang Shu said at night, he was doubtful and thought to himself, since Concubine Li Ming said this, some soldiers must have entered the building to harass Concubine Ming. Otherwise, how could she have said such a thing? So, Zhang Shuye turned to look at Wang Jiang and asked, "Wang Tiha, what's going on?"
When Wang Jiang saw the question, he replied: "I have reported to Mr. Fu Mu that Wang Yuming, the subordinate general of the subordinate department, mistook General Yan for a strange man and went into the building to inquire. As a result, he was driven away and beaten by General Yan."
The report that Wang Jiang received was that Wang Yuming found a strange man in Xinghua Building, so he went into the building to inquire, but was beaten by the strange man. Wang Jiang did not know that Wang Yuming blackmailed Master Li and asked Master Li to play the piano for him.
Zhang Shu said that at night, and then looked at Yan Qing to see if the situation was true.
Yan Qing didn't want to mention the past anymore. Yan Qing knew that with the power of Zhang Shuye, the Priest of Kaifeng and the first-rank official of the imperial court, killing a small soldier was like trampling to death an ant. If he could tell Wang Yuming how to blackmail Master Li and ask Master Li to play the piano for him, he would After going out, Uncle Zhang will kill Wang Yuming at night. Yan Qing didn't want to say it at first, but then he thought about it. Master Li urged me to defend Bianjing City. If I left Xinghua Tower, what should I do if the soldiers harass Master Li again? In the current situation, killing a bad person will serve as a warning to others.
Thinking of this, Yan Qing clenched his fists at Wang Jiang and apologized, and then said: "What Wang Tiha said is untrue. The reason why Wang Tiha's subordinates entered the building was not because they discovered this guard, but because they had bad intentions. Your subordinates , first he entered the building under the pretext of reporting the situation; then he blackmailed Concubine Ming into playing the piano and singing for him on the pretext of admiring her appearance and talent. The guard could not bear it anymore and came out from behind the barrier to drive and beat Wang Yuming in order to protect Ming. Concubine. This is what happened."
Uncle Zhang saw this at night and became furious. Zhang Shuye thought to himself, I am a high-ranking shepherd of Kaifeng and a high-ranking member of the imperial court, and I am respectful to Concubine Ming. How dare he, Wang Yuming, a junior lieutenant, dare to force Concubine Ming to sing a song for him? ! Who is Concubine Ming? Concubine Ming is a woman who is favored by the Supreme Emperor. Even a small lieutenant forces Concubine Ming to sing a song for him. What kind of behavior is this? Where does this put the Supreme Emperor? He is simply extremely arrogant and sexually audacious. Not killing him is not enough to establish the rules! In anger, Zhang Shuye shouted loudly: "Send the order! Quickly behead Wang Yuming, the imperial officer stationed in Kaifeng Mansion, in public display!"
Wang Jiang heard the order, turned around and walked out of the building, pointed at Wang Yuming and said: "Tie Wang Yuming up quickly and behead him in public!" Several soldiers then rushed towards Wang Yuming and tried to tie him up. Wang Yuming was shocked and shouted: "Wang Tiha, I have found out that I have sinned. Please tell Mr. Fu Mu to be merciful and spare my life. I will never dare to do it again." Wang Jiang waved his hand and ordered The soldiers said: "Tie them up, pull them down, and behead them!" The soldiers then tied up Wang Yuming, who was shouting, pulled him to one side, and cut off Wang Yuming's head with a click of a knife. Wang Jiang ordered the soldiers to hang Wang Yuming's head on the gatehouse next to the street.
Wang Jiang re-entered the building and reported to Zhang Shuye: "I am reporting to Mr. Fu Mu that the general has beheaded Wang Yuming in public display."
Zhang Shu heard the report at night, stood up, bowed to Master Li, and said: "Ming Concubine, I am here. I did not strictly control the troops and used improper personnel, which caused the soldiers to harass Ming Concubine. I have failed to trust the Supreme Emperor. I am guilty. I am guilty." Please deal with it, Concubine Ming."
Seeing this, Mr. Li stood up and said to Zhang Shuye: "Master Zhang said something serious. This matter has nothing to do with Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang should not blame himself. In fact, it is not a big deal. Now, since Wang Yuming has been beheaded in public, This matter has passed and there is no need to mention it again. Mr. Zhang is busy with official duties, so please return to your residence."
Zhang Shu said at night, bowing to Master Li again. After paying homage, Zhang Shuye turned around and ordered Wang Jiangdao: "The place where Concubine Ming lives is the place where the royal family of the Supreme Being lives. No one is allowed to intrude. I order you to personally guard the Xinghua Tower to ensure that Concubine Ming is not harmed by anything." Intrusion. But if there are lawbreakers, shoot them without mercy!"
Wang Jiang replied loudly: "The general will obey the orders of Master Fu Mu to ensure the safety of Concubine Ming."
Zhang Shuye then turned to Yan Qing and said: "General Yan, the Jin army has invaded and Bianjing is in danger. At this critical moment, it is the time for the imperial court to employ people. I ask General Yan to return to Kaifeng Mansion with me. I will tell you The Holy One solemnly recommends General Yan."
Yan Qing stood up straight, clasped his hands in his fists, bowed to Zhang Shuye, and replied loudly: "I am willing to follow Mr. Fu Mu and defend Bianjing to the death."
"Okay!" Zhang Shuye was overjoyed and said loudly: "Prepare horses for General Yan!" After saying that, Zhang Shuye bowed to Master Li again and said: "Concubine Ming is here, and the lower officials have arranged for Wang Tiha to lead the army. More than 500 royal guards are guarding Xinghua Tower. There is absolutely no problem with Concubine Ming's safety. Concubine Ming is here and after the official leaves, if any unscrupulous person dares to disturb Concubine Ming, Concubine Ming will send someone to inform the official at any time. , I will never let him go lightly."
Master Li bent down and made a blessing, and replied softly: "Thank you, Mr. Fu Mu."
Uncle Zhang looked at Master Li at night and bowed again, and said loudly: "I'm sorry, I'm resigning!"
Immediately, Zhang Shuye took Yan Qing back to Kaifeng Mansion.
That night, Uncle Zhang entertained Yan Qing and recommended Yan Qing to Emperor Qinzong in preparation for the morning court the next day.
While Zhang Shu was entertaining Yan Qing at night, prime ministers Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan secretly entered the palace at dark, met with Emperor Qinzong Zhao Huan, and encouraged Zhao Huan to leave Beijing and go south to Xiangyang.
The reason why Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan secretly entered the palace was to avoid Taichang Shaoqing Li Gang, and wanted to encourage Qinzong Zhao Huan to leave Beijing and go south to Xiangyang behind Li Gang's back. During the day, Qinzong had decided to stay in Bianjing because of Li Gang's insistence. Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan did not give up, so they secretly entered the palace at night to meet Emperor Qinzong Zhao Huan.
Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan knelt down and worshiped Emperor Qinzong, shouting: "Long live your Majesty! Long live! Long live!" Emperor Qinzong Zhao Huan waved his hands and said: "You two are equal." Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan got up.
On the dragon throne, Qinzong looked at Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan and asked, "Why did the two ministers come to the palace overnight?"
Bai Shizhong took a step forward, looked at Qinzong Zhao Huan and bowed to him, and said: "Let's start with your Majesty. During the day, the ministers and others argued with Li Shaoqing and persuaded the Majesty to leave Beijing and go to Xiangyang. This is a safe strategy. Li Shaoqing discouraged the Majesty from staying in Beijing. This is to disregard the safety of Your Majesty. Your Majesty, your Majesty! Li Shaoqing said what he said. However, how can Li Shaoqing guarantee that Bianjing will not be lost? If Bianjing falls, what will your Majesty do? Your Majesty, in my opinion, you have nothing to do with Li Shaoqing. To dissuade him, it would be better to leave Beijing as soon as possible and go south to Xiangyang."
Li Bangyan also advised from the side: "Your Majesty, what Prime Minister Bai said is absolutely true. Li Shaoqing's scholarly spirit is unreliable. Those Jin soldiers are tigers and wolves, cruel and barbaric. If the capital falls, the consequences will be disastrous. Your Majesty, your Majesty. , since Li Shaoqing has been appointed to be solely responsible for the defense of Bianjing, the city of Bianjing will be handed over to him. Since he has vowed to defend the city with all his strength, the Holy Spirit must not place his hopes on empty talk without guarantee. Minister. I respectfully request your Majesty to leave the capital quickly before the Jin soldiers besiege Bianjing, and go south to Xiangyang. When the time is right, send your army north to recover Bianjing."
Instigated by two treacherous ministers, Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan, Qinzong Zhao Huan changed his mind again and planned to leave Beijing early the next morning and head south to Xiangyang.
Qinzong Zhao Huan said to Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan: "Two gentlemen, what we discussed tonight must not be known to others, especially Li Shaoqing. The two gentlemen have chosen to send elite soldiers and generals to escort me there. Xiangyang, there must be no mistake. In addition, after the two ministers returned home, they also made preparations quickly, took their families, and left Beijing with me to go south to Xiangyang."
Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan bent down and replied: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will prepare troops and horses overnight. Early tomorrow morning, I will escort Your Majesty to leave Beijing and go south to Xiangyang."
Qin Zong said: "Okay! Okay! You two gentlemen are very kind to me. Please don't miss me."
Bai Shizhong replied: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Your ministers are waiting to ensure that nothing happens to Your Majesty; it's just..."
Seeing that Bai Shizhong was about to speak but hesitated, Qinzong Zhao Huan asked: "Just what? Just speak frankly."
Bai Shizhong said: "Tomorrow's morning court meeting, there must be ministers who object to the Holy Lord leaving the capital and going south to Xiangyang. I suggest canceling the morning court meeting and sending imperial guards to guard the palace gate. No one is allowed to enter the palace without an edict."
Qinzong saw this and said hurriedly: "What you said is absolutely true. I ordered the imperial guards to guard the palace gate strictly and not let any ministers in."
Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan then resigned to Qinzong, left the palace, and returned to the mansion. They prepared troops and horses overnight to escort Qinzong Zhao Huan from Beijing to Xiangyang early the next morning.
Early the next morning, Zhang Shuye took Yan Qing to the court, preparing to recommend Yan Qing to Qin Zong Zhao Huan. Zhang Shuye brought Yan Qing to the palace gate. There were more than a hundred Imperial Guard soldiers standing on both sides in front of the palace gate. General Zhang Bingzhong, commander of the Palace Front Division, personally led a hundred or so Imperial Guard soldiers to guard the palace gate.
This situation is obviously different from usual. Normally, the people on duty in front of the palace gate are small officials like banzhi. It is rare that senior officials such as commanders personally lead the team to guard the palace gate.
Zhang Shuye was secretly confused and thought that something strange must be going on in the palace today.
