The low door beams are guarded by guards, which makes them more solemn. Zhao Kuangyin was on duty, standing solemnly, pressing his hand on the handle of the knife, looking at Wang Jingchong standing under the stone steps with interest.
He is tall and old, his head is slightly lowered, his hands are on his sleeves, huddled in the cold wind in a reserved posture, his steps are very steady, and he does not move at all.
There is a lantern on each side of the corridor, but the slightly swaying candlelight can only illuminate half of his face. Under the hazy light, there is a faint gloominess, but when he looks closely, he is extremely calm.
Zhao Kuangyin was slightly surprised and searched for information about this person in his mind, but he quickly gave up. It has been nearly a year since he became the Imperial Banzhi. Zhao Kuangyin has met a lot of internal and external ministers who came and went to pay homage, and has memorized a lot, but he really knows very little about Wang Jingchong. I only know his name, and he seems to be a member of Prime Minister Yang Bin.
Wang Jingchong stood in the cold night, his official robes were very simple and old, and he did not have any expensive accessories. He seemed to be implementing the frugal style advocated by the emperor.
Wang Jingchong naturally noticed Zhao Kuangyin's scrutinizing gaze, but it was as if no one was there. Wang Jingchong also heard about this young general who was newly promoted by the emperor. Looking at the appearance, he was very heroic. Thinking about his situation, for a moment, Wang Jingchong felt jealous in his heart.
It has been almost two years. What has changed is that Wang Jingchong is getting older. What hasn't changed is that he is still just a minister of the Ministry of War, in name only. In the current Qianyou Dynasty, he doesn't even have a slightly important dispatch resume.
At the beginning, Wang Jingchong was an activist among the people who welcomed Liu Zhiyuan into Tokyo. After Liu Han occupied the Central Plains, as a meritorious official, Wang Jingchong also received Liu Zhiyuan's attention and preferential treatment. He also served him wholeheartedly and worked hard to cater to Liu Han's monarch and ministers.
This man had great ambitions, valued achievements, and was good at maneuvering. In terms of subsequent choices, he made a decision that he still regrets today. He took refuge with Yang Bin and participated in the budding but unresolved battle for the reserve position. .
In addition to the feeling of regret, it is inevitable to lament the weather. After all, how powerful Yang Fu was at that time, and how great Liu Chengxun's position advantage was.
However, who could have imagined that the subsequent situation of the newly born big man would undergo such sudden changes. Liu Chengxun died early, Liu Zhiyuan died of illness, and Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne. In just a few months, the Northern Han Dynasty would undergo such earth-shaking changes that Wang Jingchong could not tolerate reaction, and the overall situation changed.
At that time, Wang Jingchong sensed the changes in the current situation, promptly changed his position, decisively betrayed the seller, and bit back, confessing that Yang Fan had rebellious intentions. Unfortunately, the result was not what he thought. The emperor was obviously very interested in his devoted obedience and gave instructions. However, he stopped doing anything afterwards. Not only did he not deal with Yang Bin, but he promoted him to a higher position and kept his important position.
This made Wang Jingchong very surprised, and even panicked, fearing that he would be killed. Fortunately, in the days that followed, the emperor seemed to forget about him.
However, after two years, Wang Jingchong hid in the court, and with a deep heart, he slowly saw some signs and guessed some of the emperor's thoughts.
Curse yourself for being stupid! At that time, the new master's throne was all but stable. He was so anxious that he rashly betrayed the master. It was a stupid move for a villain.
However, it is not too late to make amends. Wang Jingchong always kept the last chance for a comeback in his heart. Being conscientious and step-by-step was not his style and it did not suit him.
What he was looking forward to was the glimpse of the emperor's will. Liu Chengyou is not an ordinary young master, let alone a mediocre master. Even if he takes the overall situation into consideration, how can he tolerate the arrogance and pampering of his old ministers for a long time.
Sure enough, the changes in the situation of the Han Dynasty in the past two years confirmed Wang Jingchong's conjecture, and Liu Chengyou's policies and measures also attracted Wang Jingchong's attention.
Liu Chengyou's profound instructions from back then lingered in his mind from time to time. Wang Jingchong's translation of Liu Chengyou's words meant monitoring Yang Bin and collecting evidence for future use. Wang Jingchong also did the same.
Now, after asking for an errand from Yang Bin and being able to accompany him, Wang Jingchong felt that the time had come and could no longer restrain his desire to "make achievements", so he came this night.
Under his calm expression, thoughts kept flashing around, until the sound of regular steps interrupted Wang Jingchong's thoughts.
Seeing Zhang Dejun walking out, he hurriedly greeted him. Zhang Dejun glanced at Wang Jingchong, raised his chin slightly, and said calmly: "Official order, Wang Jingchong will see you in the side hall!"
Hearing this, Wang Jingchong's calm face finally showed a trace of emotion, but it passed away briefly.
Half a step behind, following Zhang Dejun to the side hall, Wang Jingchong took out a jade pendant from his arms with very skillful movements, concealed it and sent it to Zhang Dejun, but was blocked by Zhang Dejun with even more skillful movements.
"Shilang Wang, since the Northern Tour, the officials have been exhausted physically and mentally. If there is nothing important to do and disturb the officials' rest, I, the person who delivers the message, cannot afford to suffer..."
After finishing his sentence quietly, Zhang Dejun quickened his pace.
Wang Jingchong was startled when he heard this, and secretly thought that the eunuch was still holding it up. He didn't dare to show any strangeness on his face, and hurriedly quickened his pace to catch up, humbly complimenting him.
Zhang Dejun is a very particular person. He had already received the courtesy when he informed Wang Jingchong the previous time...
After waiting for only a short moment, Liu Chengyou simply put on winter clothes, walked in quickly, and fell behind the case. Wang Jingchong, who was waiting obediently, immediately stood up and paid his respects. He glanced at the tea and did not touch it.
"Wang Jingchong!" Liu Chengyou spoke without any wavering in his tone.
"I'm here!"
"I still remember that the last time you came to visit me at night, you said a lot of heartbreaking words to me!" Liu Chengyou asked casually as he looked at Wang Jingchong with an unwavering look in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Wang Jingchong quickly landed on his knees, clasped his fists and responded: "Your Majesty remembers this, I admire you!"
"Tell me, why bother you with this late night visit?" Liu Chengyou got straight to the point.
Wang Jingchong's expression paused for a moment, then he took a deep breath, lowered his head, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I have been observing Yang Xiang's behavior for two years according to your Majesty's orders, and now I have learned something, so I can report it to Your Majesty! "
With that said, Wang Jingchong took out a book from his sleeve and presented it.
Taking it from Zhang Dejun, Liu Chengyou weighed it and estimated that there were more than ten pages folded. He lowered his eyes and spread it out to browse through it. Everything written on it, no matter how big or small, is Yang Bin's "criminal evidence". Cultivating party members, monopolizing power and governing the country, bullying the emperor and disregarding superiors, practicing favoritism and perverting the law, and indulging in old habits, generally speaking this kind of thing.
The corner of his mouth twitched, as if to sarcastically, Liu Chengyou smiled indifferently, as if he didn't care: "Is this what you gained?"
Seeing Liu Chengyou's reaction, Wang Jingchong did not panic. He bowed his hands and bowed again, saying, "I am here to tell you something extremely important! I found out that Yang Ping was plotting something strange and wanted to take advantage of your majesty's stay in Longgang. Invite the King of Julu County for reinforcements, surround him with Zhao soldiers, and commit the ten evil things!"
After he finished speaking, the hall fell silent and seemed to get even colder.
