Wu Min never expected that in the main hall, Emperor Qinzong dismissed him from the post of Grand Prime Minister, demoted him from the capital, and served as deputy envoy of the Chongxin Army, which was equivalent to being directly demoted five levels to a second-rank Grandmaster in the imperial court. A seventh-grade official in the place where the official was sent down. Who the hell did this guy offend? ! Wu Min was ashamed and resentful. Even so, Wu Min did not dare to show his indignation. Wu Min's face was full of innocence and horror. Compared to Wu Min, Qinzong looked angry and looked directly at Wu. Wu Min and Xu Churen said: "The Jin invaded and Bianjing suffered. Fortunately, the army and the people worked together to resist the enemy and finally stabilized the situation. This was a critical moment of life and death." Now, as a minister, you don't help the court solve its problems. Instead, you go to the palace to stir up troubles. You have no king. You are simply a bastard! Why don't you leave the hall and wait for me to arrange a sedan to carry you out?!" Wu Min and Xu Churen hurriedly knelt down. He lay on the ground, kowtowed, and kept saying: "I am guilty! I am guilty!" Then he got up and left the palace.
Qin Zong was still angry, and turned to look at Li Gang, Zhang Shuye, and Qin Hui and said: "It is a troubled time for the imperial court now, and the top priority is to stabilize the situation. Li Xuanfu, Zhang Zhifu, and Qin Zhongcheng, you three!" Li Gang, Zhang Shuye, When Qin Hui saw Qin Zong staring at him and calling his name, he hurriedly left the class and watched Qin Zong salute, but he was inevitably panicked. Qinzong looked very unhappy and continued: "Brothers are jealous of each other and stay outside. It is inevitable to have disputes among ministers, but we must also distinguish the situation. Is now the time to quarrel and fight?"
Li Gang paid homage to Qin Zong and said, "I don't dare!"
"Don't you dare?!" Qin Zong said angrily: "The current situation in the court is all due to you!"
Li Gang was greatly confused when he heard this. The dispute between Wu Min and Xu Churen was a dispute over political opinions. Why did it become a quarrel and a fight? Even if they quarrel and fight? What does it have to do with me? How did it become "all given by you"?
Just when Li Gang was about to tell the difference, Qinzong said first: "Li Xuanfu will be removed from the post of Xuanfu of Hebei Province and will be appointed as a bachelor of Guanwen Palace, knowing Yangzhou. He will leave the capital that day. He will not be allowed to return to the court without being recruited."
Li Gang heard the decree and went to Hubei.
Immediately, Qinzong announced another decree: "Zhang Shuye was removed from the post of Kaifeng magistrate and was appointed as the magistrate of Dengzhou, in charge of all affairs in the South Road. He went with Qin Zhongcheng to Ningzhou to welcome the Emperor back to the capital. Here you go!"
Li Gang, Zhang Shuye, and Qin Hui then replied loudly: "I obey the order!"
Qinzong looked around at the ministers and said, "Do you have anything else to report?"
All the ministers bent down and replied: "I have nothing to report."
The head official of the palace then shouted: "If nothing happens, roll up the curtain and retreat!"
Qinzong stood up and left the hall with the help of the eunuch.
The ministers also exited the hall.
Back at the mansion, Li Gang was murmuring in his heart as he arranged for his servants to pack their bags and prepare to leave Beijing for Yangzhou to take up the post. Li Gang couldn't understand why the Holy Spirit exempted him from the post of governor of Hebei Province? Could it be that the Holy One is no longer on guard against the Jinren? The Jin people are a serious concern of the imperial court. If they are not careful about the Jin people, the imperial court will suffer great losses. However, Li Gang was demoted from Beijing, and many things could no longer be done. Li Gang lamented repeatedly. The manager of the mansion asked: "Why are you lamenting so much?" Li Gang said: "The Jin people are eyeing you, but your Majesty exempted me from being the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Province. I know Yangzhou as a bachelor of Guanwen Palace. I am worried that when the Jin people commit crimes again, who will stand up? Go out and resist the golden man?"
The general manager: "My lord! Young people have heard so much that they don't know whether to talk about it or not." Li Gang turned to the general manager: "The general manager is an old man in the house. Is there anything that should be said or not?! What have you heard? Just talk about it. Come." The general manager said: "I heard from people that there was a civil uprising in the capital not long ago. They besieged the palace, beat the ministers, and forced the Holy Emperor to resurrect and use you. It was you who was behind the scenes." When Li Gang heard this, he said angrily: "That's nonsense!" The manager replied in panic: "Yes! Yes! That's nonsense. At the time of the civil uprising, your Excellency was dismissed from office, and there was no control over it. However, Sir, people's words are terrible, who can tell the truth from the lies?" ? It is inevitable that the Holy One will be jealous of you because of this." Li Gang said, feeling enlightened, he remained silent.
"Report!" reported outside the mansion: "Privy Councilor Mr. Xu is here to visit!"
After Li Gang heard the report, he stood up hurriedly and went to the gate of the mansion to greet him.
When Li Gang arrived at the door of the mansion, he saw Xu Han, a fellow acquaintance of the Privy Council, standing in front of the door. He bowed hurriedly and said loudly: "I didn't know that Xu Han, the minister of the Privy Council, is here. It's a sin to miss the welcome from afar." Xu Han also bowed to Li Gang and said: "Li Xuanfu's words are serious. I am going to the court and passing by your mansion. Because Xuanfu has been appointed as a foreign minister, I came here specially." Li Gang said: "Xu Yuan, please come in." Li Gang greeted Xu Han and entered the mansion.
The two came to the lobby and sat down respectively as guest and host. The servant offered tea and withdrew. Li Gang said to Xu Han: "I will go to Yangzhou tomorrow to serve as a foreign minister. Xu Yuan will come to visit and I will give you some advice." Xu Han took a sip of tea and said, "I can't say advice, I just chatted with Xuanfu for a few words." Li Gang said: " Please tell me about the affairs of the court." Xu Han said: "Today at the court meeting, the Holy Father was furious because of the quarrel between Xu Churen and Wu Min in the palace. He demoted the two of them and went out to serve as officials. What does Xuan Fu have to say about this?" Li Gang said: "My eyes. The current situation is extremely unfavorable to our country, the Song Dynasty. There are people from the Jin Dynasty who are watching with eager eyes, and there are constant disturbances inside. The Holy One is in charge of all matters, and the ministers cannot resolve their worries and solve problems. Instead, they fight for fame and fortune. The Holy One is angry because of this and demotes him to serve as an official outside the country. It's understandable." Xu Han glanced at Li Gang and said, "Although the northern Jin people have withdrawn, they are still very ambitious and greedy for the Song Dynasty. They will invade the Song Dynasty again at any time. Xuanfu rectified military affairs in Hebei and increased combat effectiveness. , nip in the bud, at this time, why did the Holy One know about Yangzhou as a bachelor of Guanwen Palace?" Li Gang said: "The Holy One has made it clear that the current situation in the court is all due to me! In this regard, Xu Yuanshi Any advice?”
Xu Han took another sip of tea, stroked his beard, and said slowly: "According to rumors, the attack on the palace city by civilians and soldiers on February 5th was controlled by Lord Xuanfu." Li Gang said hurriedly: "Absolutely. No. Just now, the manager of my government said the same thing." Xu Han said: "Of course, Lord Xuanfu will never control this matter; however, this matter is related to Lord Xuanfu's re-appointment as Tokyo Defense Envoy and General Manager, even if he did not control it, I'm afraid the Holy Spirit is also dissatisfied." Li Gang heard this and looked at Xu Han, waiting for Xu Hanxiang to say this. Xu Han also looked at Li Gang and said: "The Jin people left the country. Lord Xuanfu was called the Chief Soldier, but he was actually Xuanfu. He went to Hebei to rectify military affairs. He knew very little about everything in the DPRK. When the Lord was sent to Hebei, All affairs in the court were controlled by Geng Nazhong, Zhang Bangchang, Tang Ke, Wu Min and others, and the Holy Sage only accepted the words of Geng Nazhong and others. At a court meeting, the Holy Sage commented on Geng Nazhong's memorial: "Wei Pizuo Power can only be used to bring blessings, and ministers have exclusive power and cannot be immersed in it for a long time. This is because they have some scruples about Master Xuanfu! Today, Wu Min and Xu Churen were demoted from foreign posts, in fact, it was to demote Master Xuanfu! Master Xuanfu, just imagine, Wu Min is so favored, why was he demoted to foreign posts just because of a quarrel in the palace?" Li Gang said, his eyes widening in surprise. Xu Han continued: "The reason why Lord Xuanfu was demoted to foreign affairs was not because of external affairs, but because of internal affairs. The Holy One demoted Xu Churen and Wu Min just to take the opportunity to demote Sir Xuanfu. The reason why the Holy One demoted Lord Xuanfu was because of Lord Xuanfu He was the first to propose to welcome the Emperor." Li Gang said puzzledly: "The Emperor is far away from the capital, and his body is not in good condition. Shouldn't he welcome him back to the capital? This is beneficial but not harmful to the country, the country, and the filial piety of the saints." Xu Han said: " However, there are rumors that the Emperor intends to restore the throne; if so, what will the Lord do?" Li Gang was sweating profusely when he heard this. Xu Han stood up, and Li Gang also stood up. Xu Han looked at Li Gang and said, "Can I borrow Mr. Xuanfu's paper and ink for use?" Li Gang then went to the study with Xu Han. On the desk, Xu Han spread out the paper and wrote: "Du You". After finishing writing, Xu Han put down his pen, looked at Li Gang and bowed: "Farewell. Please take care, Mr. Xuanfu." Xu Han said goodbye and left.
Du You is the place where Bai Qi, the general of the Qin Dynasty, was executed by King Zhaoxiang of Qin. Bai Qi, a native of Xiyi, was the most famous outstanding military strategist and general during the Warring States Period. During the reign of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, Bai Qi defeated the allied forces of Wei and Han, captured Yingcheng, the capital of Chu, repeatedly defeated the three Jin Dynasties, and severely damaged the main force of Zhao. Bai Qi served as the commander-in-chief of the Qin army for more than thirty years, and attacked more than seventy cities. In battle, he expected the enemy to be like a god, and won by surprise, which shocked the six countries. In the process of Qin's annexation of the six countries, his contribution cannot be ignored; however, because of Because he offended King Qin Zhaoxiang, he was ordered to die in Du You by King Qin Zhaoxiang.
Looking at the word "Du You" written by Xu Han, Li Gang trembled all over and sweated. Compared with Bai Qi during the Warring States Period, what was he? ! Isn't it just that he took on the responsibility of protecting Bianjing. The Jin people came from a long distance and could not hold on for a long time due to lack of food and grass supplies. The retreat was certain. Even if they were replaced by other generals, as long as the soldiers were willing to use their lives, they could win the battle to defend Bianjing. What qualifications did I have to take credit for and be proud of myself? Everything in the world is not the king's land, and the shores of the land are not the king's ministers. Accompanying you like a tiger, what you have given me, what is there that I can’t figure out? If you offend the Holy Emperor, that's no joke, your head will fall off.
Thinking like this, Li Gang suddenly woke up and hurriedly called the housekeeper of the mansion and asked him to stay behind and wait for an opportunity to sell the mansion. He took his family and went to Yangzhou overnight.
Geng Nanzhong, Zhang Bangchang, Tang Ke and others all thought of Qinzong's dismissal of Wu Min from the post of Grand Prime Minister without any sign. At that time, they were also shocked and wondered what the Holy One meant. After Qin Zong dismissed Li Gang from the post of governor and Zhang Shuye from the post of magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture, several treacherous ministers suddenly understood that Qin Zong was targeting Wu Min, but in fact it was In order to capture Li Gang and Zhang Shuye. As for Qin Zong's appointment of Qin Hui to Ningzhou to flatter Emperor Zhao Ji, several treacherous ministers were not worried at all. They knew that Qin Hui was just a weakling. As long as the interests were big enough, betrayal would happen sooner or later, so there was nothing to be afraid of.
After the disbandment of the dynasty, several traitors and traitors gathered together again to celebrate Li Gang's demotion from Yangzhou.
