Fan Zongyin is an old minister, who is only forty years old. In Zhao Huan's opinion, this old minister is about to die.
It wasn't that Zhao Huan wanted to kill him, it was that he couldn't resist anymore.
Fan Zongyin at this time is much stronger than in history. Although Fan Zongyin today is not a meteoric rise, he can be regarded as walking here step by step.
And Fan Zongyin in history is indeed not very bright.
He is a firm advocate for peace, and of course not a surrender, otherwise Lu Yihao would not recommend him again and again.
This guy not only opposed Li Gang as prime minister in history, but also briefly served in Zhang Bangchang's puppet court after Jingkang. Although Zhang Bangchang was not liquidated in the early stage of this matter.
But one or two of these ministers were severely liquidated.
Fan Zongyin was also thrown to Ezhou for resettlement.
It was not until Lu Yihao became prime minister that Fan Zongyin was recalled and served successively as Zhongshu Sheren, Yushi Zhongcheng, and all the way to the position of deputy prime minister.
But soon he was gone. The long period of depression and running around made him die of illness.
Zhao Huan saved his life, but he could not save him forever. Today, Fan Zongyin is also weak. Being the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was a gift given to him by Zhao Huan, because he finally no longer needs to think about the Lord and He. .
Fan Zongyin's words today were still admonitions, but his admonitions were more tactful.
It is indeed his idea to spread the word, promote talented people, save money and use money, cherish famous tools, and suppress luck. This is indeed his idea, and it is indeed his governing idea.
But that's why what he said today is important.
He has such a method, but will Zhao Huan use it? At this time, Zhao Huan has entered the vortex of intrigue and cannot extricate himself.
For Zhao Huan who had reached this point, Fan Zongyin risked his life to persuade him in his own way, hoping that Zhao Huan could give up his "human nature" at this time.
"It's human nature, I just want to live a more comfortable life, I just want to enjoy myself, but I don't want to be extravagant or covet anything.
Didn't I do well enough? "
"Your Majesty did a good job, but..."
"That's enough. You can go out first. I want to rest." Zhao Huan interrupted Fan Zongyin and then waved his hand to make them all disappear from his eyes.
Li Guang had a bad temper and wanted to continue to remonstrate, but Fan Zongyin grabbed him and stopped him with his eyes.
Zhu Shengfei on the side also knew that he didn't need to say anything more, so he also helped Fan Zongyin press Li Guang and exit together.
After watching the three people drifting away, Zhao Huan tiredly leaned on the dragon chair, feeling a strong sense of exhaustion throughout his body.
He just got a taste of power, but he just wanted someone to put a shackles on him, and he just wanted someone to snatch the power from him.
How could he endure this kind of thing?
Just when Zhao Huan had a headache, a group of people came outside again, but this time no one informed them.
"Don't inform me anymore, just let His Majesty be quiet for a while. If you continue to toss this day, you will really not be able to survive this day!"
A graceful and elegant woman stopped Yao Pingzhong's movement, and then asked the person behind to pass the food box into her hand, signaling Yao Pingzhong to get out of the way.
She is the empress of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Huan's wife, Empress Zhu Lian.
"Your Majesty, I am my concubine."
Zhao Huan, who had his eyes closed to rest, felt someone approaching. Just as he was about to open his eyes, he felt a pair of hands gently on the top of his head. At the same time, his wife's voice came from the side, making him let out a sigh of relief.
"Why is the queen here?"
"Your Majesty has shown all his unhappiness on his face. I am not a fool. How could I not know?" Zhu Lian chuckled, but the movements of his hands did not stop, and he continued to help him. Relax.
Feeling the strength on his head, Zhao Huan's body slowly relaxed, and he seemed to feel a little more relaxed.
"You are the only person in this world who can understand me."
"My concubine dare not accept your Majesty's words. Your Majesty is a noble person, and this concubine is just a woman.
In the harem, it is the concubine's duty to help His Majesty handle the affairs in the harem and take care of His Majesty's food and daily life.
Because of your Majesty, I have achieved wealth and honor in this life.
So it is natural to do these things well. "
"If all the ministers in the world think like you, then I don't know how much easier it will be!"
"I don't know what happened in front of me, and I don't want to know."
When facing this topic, Zhu Lian was very aware of her status. She changed the topic with a chuckle, which also made Zhao Huan relax a little more.
"You really understand."
"My concubines are already in their thirties, and if you are an old and beautiful woman, you will really become a fool if you can't figure out how to help your majesty manage the housework.
As for marrying a virtuous wife, as the empress of the Song Dynasty, I naturally have to be more virtuous to be worthy of Your Majesty, right? "
Zhao Huan opened his eyes and looked at the woman in front of him who was still quite attractive even though she was "old and pearly", and couldn't help but chuckle.
He reached out and took Zhu Lian's hand in his.
"You have worked hard these years. You have to take care of the children and the troubles in the harem all by yourself, but I haven't been able to accompany you properly."
"If Your Majesty said this, wouldn't it mean that I have become a jealous person? There are not many women in His Majesty's palace, and Your Majesty almost always spends time here.
My concubine is satisfied.
Again, I will just do my concubine's things well, and your majesty will do your majesty's important things.
In the final analysis, I am just the daughter of the military commander of the Wukang Army. Now that her father is gone, there are only a few brothers and sisters left to support each other and move forward.
Chen Concubine has always told her brothers and sisters that the most important thing in life is to know where one's duty lies. "
He gently patted the back of Zhu Lian's hand, drank the soup she brought for him, and then asked her to go back.
After that, Zhao Huan left the deep palace and headed towards the corner of the imperial city.
Zhao Huan did not bring more guards, but asked Yao Pingzhong to guard him. He did not even bring his own guard of honor, just a light horse.
While walking on the road, Zhao Huan turned around and looked at the palace behind him, and then looked at Yao Pingzhong who was guarding him and couldn't help but laugh.
"There is no need to be so serious. Although I have been very angry recently, this is the imperial city after all. No one here would dare to do things like assassinate the king and kill the driver."
"The duty of the general is to protect His Majesty, and other generals will never interfere."
"I won't blame you. That's my queen, so she won't harm me."
"....Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"The Queen has been having a hard time lately." Zhao Huan suddenly said this, making Yao Pingzhong nervous again, his mouth opening and closing not knowing what to say.
"Don't be nervous, this is not a big deal.
The queen was born in the Zhu family, and she was originally the daughter of the military governor of Wukang. In fact, I have been quite neglected by the queen during my years away from home.
It just so happens that she also has a younger sister who is my younger sibling... Ha. "
Zhao Huan chuckled, there were some words that only he could say.
The second reason why he dared to use Zhao Kai was because Zhao Kai always had his people around him.
His sister-in-law Zhu Fengying is Zhao Kai's real princess.
In other words, they were not only brothers but also brothers-in-law. What Zhu Lian said today was hinting to Zhao Huan that his brother had indeed done nothing.
Zhu Lian was in charge of these matters, and he went to contact his family to reminisce about the past, and to inquire about the affairs of the army and King Yun Zhao Kai.
Of course, in Zhao Huan's eyes, with his third brother's intelligence, he must have known about this matter.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have had such a woman by his side for so many years.
And it is because of this kind of thing that in Zhao Kai's autistic mansion now, when Zhao Huan gets angry, many people will feel that the queen who is not very favored will also be affected.
This day... was also hard on him.
Under the escort of Yao Pingzhong, Zhao Huan finally arrived at his destination, outside the Imperial City Prison.
Tong Guan had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Zhao Huan arriving, he did not hide his knowledge of Zhao Huan's whereabouts.
"You are sincere."
"Your Majesty is joking. One of the responsibilities of the Imperial City Department is to protect His Majesty. If you don't even know where Your Majesty is, there is no need for the Imperial City Department to exist."
"Hmm...so protecting me is also part of your Imperial City Department's job?"
"nature!"
"Then admonishing me is also the duty that a minister should do?"
"..."
Looking at Tong Guan who fell silent, Zhao Huan didn't say anything more and walked in directly with Yao Pingzhong.
The prison of the Imperial City Division was heavily guarded and did not have the stench as imagined, but it did have a strong smell of blood.
"It seems like a lot of things happened here."
“The Imperial City Division rarely gets ministers in its hands, and those who usually catch them are enemy spies.
These people are all tough-talking. If we don't use some means, I'm afraid it will be difficult to succeed! "
"Well, you just have to make your own decision. You are the commander of the Imperial City Department. I won't say anything more."
Moving forward again, we saw the deepest cell in the Imperial City Division.
It is clean and tidy. Although it is a prison and the things are very simple, the people inside do not feel dirty at all.
Those who can be imprisoned here are naturally the first-class figures in the world, such as... the first famous minister of the Song Dynasty, Li Gang.
"Li Gang pays homage to your majesty!" After seeing Zhao Huan appear, Li Gang was not surprised at all. He saluted Zhao Huan directly in the cage.
As usual, no change at all.
"Li Gang, you are really... really a tough guy."
"Li Gang is so lucky to have His Majesty say this!"
"Open the door!"
Li Gang did not come out, but Zhao Huan walked in directly, sat down on the only chair, and looked at the many classics on the table.
Zhao Huan leaned on the stool and said something.
"Tell me, I want to hear what you want to do now."
