Lin'an City, in the inner city, was deathly and terrifying. Except for the guarding imperial guards, it was completely dark.
"Feng Yuhou, you are on duty today, thank you for your hard work!"
In front of the main hall of Funing Hall, Li Gu saw Feng Shu, the chief minister in front of the hall, Yuhou, and the imperial army on duty in front of the palace gate. He breathed hot air in his mouth and saluted with a smile.
"Eunuch Li, there is nothing hard about serving the officials!"
Feng Shu chuckled, shrunk his neck, and saluted with his fists clasped.
In fact, he just came here for a walk, and then went back to sleep or do other things.
It goes around every day, year after year, and never sees anything happen.
"Feng Yuhou, have you had any "Guan Pu" lately?"
Li Gu lowered his voice and smiled broadly.
"Don't mention it! What a bad luck!"
Feng Shu shook his head and said sadly.
He looked around, stepped forward and said softly:
"Eunuch Li, if you have a lot of money, could you lend me a brother?"
Not only is it terrible, it’s almost like carrying it home.
The two people often met in the palace, and they were already very familiar with each other, and they spoke without any evasion.
"Feng Yuhou, please take a step to speak!"
Li Gu sneered secretly. It seemed that the prince's estimate was correct. Feng Shu was indeed heavily in debt, and even he had borrowed it.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked this old slave to send a message to Feng Yuhou, asking him to go to the Crown Prince's palace once he has time."
Li Gu whispered in Feng Shu's ear and added another sentence.
"There are many people with mixed ears, so Feng Yuhou should be careful."
After Li Gu left, Feng Shu looked at his back, secretly lost in thought.
The prince asked him to go, what was the reason?
The prince is rich, maybe he can...
Feng Shu's eyes suddenly lit up.
After hiding in a hidden place and observing for a long time, Feng Shucai sneaked into the prince's palace with lightning speed.
"Feng Shu has met His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Feng Shu came in and saw that Zhao Hong was the only one in the palace, drinking tea alone, and quickly stepped forward to salute.
"Feng Yuhou, I have admired you for a long time, I have admired you for a long time! Please sit down."
With a smile on his face, Zhao Hong pointed to the chair next to him.
"Come on, let's have a cup of hot tea on a long cold night!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Feng Shu sat down on the chair, picked up the teacup, and asked with a smile.
"I wonder why Your Highness summoned your subordinates to come here late at night?"
Thinking about it, I'm afraid Zhao Hong wants to borrow some forbidden troops to do some private work.
How to ask for money...
"Feng Yuhou, I invited you here because I want to make friends with Feng Yuhou."
Zhao Hong smiled and spoke.
Looking at Feng Shu's careless and carefree look, it is obvious that the position of the prince of this dynasty is humble.
The emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats ruled the world together. The imperial power was greatly weakened, and the emperor was locked up in the palace. The scholar-bureaucrat family was the only one who controlled the government and the public. There was no talk of being arbitrary and ruling the world.
Without strong imperial power, without a strong national leader, how can a group of scholars with congenital deficiencies who read four books and five classics arouse the passion of the people.
"Your Highness, I don't dare!"
Saying "I don't dare", Feng Shu smiled with a big smile on his face, but he was not polite.
Make a friend, you can always borrow money, right?
"Feng Yuhou, you are smart and capable. You have been in the position of Secretary Yuhou in front of the palace for some years, right?"
Private investigation revealed that this guy was also smart and capable in the past, and was highly regarded by the palace commander Xia Zhen. In addition, this guy is very ambitious. He fights openly and secretly with his Shangguan and the deputy commander of the Dianqian Division Xu Yi, always trying to climb up the ranks.
If it weren't for gambling, the gap would be really difficult to open.
It's good to be ambitious, and to be ambitious is to have desires. This is a weakness.
"Your Highness, it has been five years since I returned."
Feng Shu's eyes were filled with pride.
It is indeed something to be proud of to serve as Yuhou, the chief minister in front of the palace, at the age of thirty-five or six.
"It's been five years. Life is short. How many more five years are there? Feng Yuhou is so talented and capable. Don't you want to take another step forward?"
Zhao Hong asked softly while telling lies.
"Your Highness, what does this mean?"
Feng Shu was startled and asked subconsciously, forgetting about borrowing money.
"Feng Yuhou, Xu Yi, deputy commander of the front department, how is this person?"
Zhao Hong asked Feng Shu with a smile on his face.
"Your Highness, how do you say this..."
Feng Shu smiled awkwardly.
"To be honest. The officials also asked me last time how I was doing with the generals in the front department, including you, Feng Yuhou. As for Xu Yi, I am not very familiar with this person."
Zhao Hong asked with a smile, still calm.
"Your Highness, as far as I know, Xu Yi is a good person, but he is a bit greedy for money, and he is too greedy. The brothers are complaining a lot."
Hearing that the emperor was also asking, Feng Shu's eyes lit up, but he still did not speak directly.
If you can go further, you will get much more filial piety. Those gambling debts may be paid off soon.
"Xu Yi, the deputy commander of the front department, is arrogant and domineering. Especially because he is unfair and greedy, the soldiers are very complaining. I think so too."
Zhao Hong continued to speak for Feng Shu, and his words were shocking.
"Xia Zhen, the commander of the front department, has been in the position of commander for more than ten years. It has been too long, and it is time to replace him."
"Foreign Secretary...Commander...Xia Shuai!"
Feng Shu was surprised and quickly reacted.
He looked at Zhao Hong in disbelief and asked in a trembling voice.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you...mean..."
The commander in front of the palace is from the second rank and has a high position of authority. He, the minister in front of the palace, is only a fifth rank. Whether it is power or money, there is a huge difference.
When Zhao Hong said this, he didn't want him to replace him, right?
Seeing Feng Shu's reaction, Zhao Hong felt reassured.
Feng Shu was not immune to the glory and wealth, especially the opportunity that could change his life.
"Gu admires Feng Yuhou very much. The official family is seriously ill. If Gu comes to the throne in the future, the position of commander in front of the palace must be Feng Yuhou."
Zhao Hong stared at Feng Shu and spoke softly.
"Your Highness, are these words true?"
Feng Shu stood up unconsciously, and the muscles on his face began to tremble.
Palace Commander and Du Yuhou are not on the same level, and they may never reach that height in their lifetime.
He was a military attache, and Xia Zhen was a scholar-official. When a military attache becomes a palace commander, this is truly a pie-in-the-sky event!
"I am the crown prince of the Song Dynasty. I am a man of seven feet. How can I talk nonsense and make the world laugh at me?"
Zhao Hong sneered, then took out a small wooden box from under the table and handed it over.
"Your Highness, what does this mean?"
Surprise and greed flashed across Feng Shu's eyes.
Needless to say, this is a meeting gift.
"Feng Yuhou, this is just a greeting gift, only three thousand guan. After I ascend the throne, I will give you another 20,000 guan."
Sure enough, Zhao Hong said it softly.
"Twenty thousand...guan!"
Feng Shu's heart was shocked and his little heart was beating wildly.
Twenty thousand yuan was enough to solve all the troubles and difficulties before him.
"Feng Yuhou, don't miss the opportunity, it will never come again. The worst thing in life is the opportunity, what do you think?"
Zhao Hong became Feng Shu's life mentor.
"Your Highness, you will not be rewarded for your merits. If you want to do something as an official, just say so!"
Feng Shu was so excited that he finally sobered up a little.
If he wants to get the glory and wealth he dreams of, he must have a certificate of investment.
"Feng Yuhou, you are a smart man, and I won't hide it."
Zhao Hong's expression turned solemn.
"All I want is for you to be dispatched with your subordinate Gui Gu from now on."
Zhao Hong stared at the uneasy Feng Shu with burning eyes.
"As long as you, Feng Yuhou, help Gu ascend to the throne, you will be the one who supports him. The promise I made to Gu remains unchanged, and I still have a lot of gratitude. I will never fail to do so!"
Feng Shu's eyes were shocked and he looked at Zhao Hong blankly.
What does Zhao Hong mean by this?
"Feng Yuhou, during the Kaixi year, Xia Zhen killed Han Yuzhou, an important minister of the imperial court. Do you know about this?"
Zhao Hong looked calm and looked at the anxious Feng Shu.
If Feng Shu dared to go back on his word, he wouldn't mind killing him.
"Back to Your Highness, I know this matter. Your Majesty was just a member of Ban Zhi's imperial army at the time, but he never personally participated in this matter!"
Feng Shu nodded and bowed.
In the early days of Zhao Kuo's reign, the Kaixi Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty failed. Xia Zhen, who was then the commander of the Chinese military and in charge of the affairs of the front company of the palace, under the instructions of Queen Yang Guizhi, Minister of Rites Shi Miyuan, etc., sent the powerful minister and Pingzhang military and state minister Han Xuanzhou, who initiated the war, to Assassination on the way to court.
Afterwards, in compliance with the request of the Jin Dynasty, the Southern Song Dynasty court cut off the head of Taishi Han Yuzhou and sent envoys to the Jin Dynasty to sign the "Jiading Peace Agreement" which was humiliating and humiliating the country. There was a poem at the time that mocked the Southern Song Dynasty court:
"Since ancient times, Herong has great power.
If you haven't heard of the letter, you can be safe.
The living beings' livers and brains are empty,
My grandfather shared a common hatred. "
As the imperial guard in the palace at that time, Feng Shu certainly knew everything about the assassination of Han Kunzhou.
Didn't Zhao Hong want him to rob and kill Shi Miyuan, the prime minister of the dynasty?
"Feng Yuhou, Xia Zhen assassinated an important official in the imperial court, in exchange for a lifetime of wealth and honor, and the title of wife. The opportunity is right in front of you. I wonder if you have the courage?"
Zhao Hong picked up the teacup and made a gesture of invitation.
Feng Shu picked up the teacup, his fingers trembling slightly, showing the tension inside.
"Your Highness, Your Highness is the only one who obeys His Majesty's lead. However, in Xiaguan District, there is a palace commander named Yuhou, and there are Commander Xia and Deputy Commander Xu Yi. Even if I want to serve His Highness, I am afraid I can't do anything."
Feng Shu suppressed the shock in his heart and said cautiously.
Although he was responsible for the inner court's security, he was two levels behind in his position. Xu Yi, the deputy commander of the Dianqian Department in charge of the outer dynasty, was his immediate superior.
Even if he had the courage to assassinate Shi Miyuan, he might not be able to mobilize the imperial army.
"Don't worry Feng Yuhou. Xia Zhen and Xu Yi will be dealt with on their own. You just need to stay dormant and act according to the opportunity. Unless it is absolutely necessary, you don't need to do anything."
Sure enough, Zhao Hong calmly spoke out softly.
"Your Majesty, you must...get rid of Xia Zhen and Xu Yi?"
Feng Shu asked tremblingly, his teeth chattering.
"You don't need to ask these questions, you will know them when the time comes."
Zhao Hong smiled calmly, as if everything was in order.
"That's good, that's good!"
Feng Shu had an apologetic smile on his face, but soon became anxious again and asked.
"Your Highness, the Queen's side..."
Everyone knows that Yang Guizhi controls the Forbidden Palace. Without her nod, even if he wants to help Zhao Hong, he may not be able to do it alone.
"The queen is very fond of the emperor's grandson. When Gu became the prince, the queen also contributed a lot. Also, the queen's niece Yang Yiyang, and Gu are already... Besides, this matter does not involve the queen. .”
Zhao Hong said lightly.
"Your Highness, that's it! This is much easier to handle!"
Feng Shu wiped a handful of cold sweat and then smiled.
Zhao Hong was the crown prince of the current dynasty and the crown prince of the Song Dynasty. His official career was not long in coming, and he would not rebel. He should just protect himself.
The risk is not high, but the profit is attractive enough.
Zhao Hong and the Queen's niece Yang Yi were in love, and there were rumors in the palace. He had seen and heard Zhao Hong and Yang Yilang falling in love with his concubine more than once, and they had an affair.
I heard what Zhao Hong said today, and it seems that it is indeed true. Maybe it has already happened months ago.
"To be honest with you, Your Highness, the imperial army has been mobilized recently. Xia Yuanmin and Xu Yi have been secretly transferred to the inner court. I think it is related to the official's illness."
Eaters have short mouths, and takers have short hands. Feng Shu unconsciously revealed the truth.
"The official's condition has worsened, Gu naturally knows it. Feng Yuhou is interested. Is Feng Yuhou still on duty at Funing Hall and Kunning Hall?"
I have to go to greet him every day. Zhao Hong naturally knows about Zhao Kuo's condition.
"Your Highness is aware of this. Xia Yuanmin and Xu Yi are guarding the outside, and the subordinate officials are guarding the interior. Commander Xia has told the subordinate officials not to leave the palace and deviate from their duties."
Feng Shu told everything.
If you don't tell Zhao Hong even this, I'm afraid the certificate of submission won't hold enough weight.
As expected, Zhao Hong bowed his hand.
"Feng Yuhou, thank you very much!"
"Feng Shu is willing to serve His Highness the Crown Prince, but the Crown Prince will obey him immediately!"
Feng Shu stood up, clasped his fists and saluted respectfully.
Although he was a bad gambler, he was not confused. He had already guessed a clue and understood that Shi Miyuan and Xia Zhen were going to be detrimental to Zhao Hong.
But he had not yet thought that Shi Miyuan and Xia Zhen were going to depose the prince and establish a new king.
Of course, Xia Zhen would not tell him these private things.
"Feng Yuhou, Xia Zhen has many eyes and ears, so we must be careful and don't miss important events."
Zhao Hong warned solemnly, his eyes becoming cold and stern.
"Feng Yuhou, remember, Gu has his words first. Feng Yuhou's kindness will be repaid generously! If Feng Yuhou dares to betray his trust, Gu will never let him go easily!"
Giving both kindness and power has been the case since ancient times.
This Feng Shu has ferocious eyes and is definitely a ruthless person.
In a word, an extremely refined egoist.
"What His Highness said is absolutely true, Feng Shu will take it to heart!"
Feng Shu was sweating profusely. He bowed respectfully and clasped his fists again, not forgetting to pick up the wooden box.
"Your Highness, if nothing happens, Feng Shu will resign!"
With Zhao Hong's strength, even if he is a powerless prince, it is not a piece of cake to manage him, a fifth-grade military attaché.
What's more, behind Zhao Hong, the prince of the East Palace, there is a large group of Qingliu. They may not be able to deal with Shi Miyuan, but they can still handle a small military attache like themselves with ease.
"Feng Yuhou, please."
Zhao Hong picked up the tea cup and his expression became gentle.
Having said all that, Feng Shu is a sensible person and will not be unable to understand the meaning of his words.
However, with Feng Shu as the internal response, the probability of success is higher.
[Sorry, because I am on a business trip this week and have to socialize in the evening, I may not be able to write so many chapters every day. Sorry! Book friends please forgive me.
There will be a palace change soon, so it’s not easy to write a new book. I hope all my book friends will support me! Thank you! 】
