After Fu Tianpeng taught Wang Boxiang a lesson, he covered his sore and swollen face and ran all the way to the Golden Palace. At this moment, Emperor Gaozong Zhao Gou had just finished his morning dynasty. The ministers, some in groups of three and some in groups of five, chatted among themselves about state affairs.
Qin Hui, the political advisor, and Wang Ciweng, the censor, were in a secluded corner of the palace, muttering something behind their backs.
After Prime Minister Zhao Ding came over, the two immediately stopped talking. Zhao Ding disdained the evil tricks of Qin and Wang. He held his head high and walked into the Golden Palace with square steps.
At the entrance of the palace, Zhao Ding saw a fancy-dressed young man, tugging at the deacon's father-in-law's clothes and asking anxiously. The deacon father-in-law was helplessly entangled by him and kept saying: "My dear father will come out soon." However, the deacon father-in-law repeated his words many times, and the young man had obviously lost his patience. He let go of the deacon's father-in-law's sleeves and took long strides to break into the palace.
The deacon's father-in-law was so frightened that he immediately stepped forward to meet him, blocking his way.
Zhao Ding saw that although this young man was dressed in bright clothes, his words and deeds were very absurd. His face was full of anger, he walked up to the two of them and scolded them sharply: "What kind of behavior is it for you to tug and make noise in front of the Jinluan Palace? Eunuch Liu, what’s going on?”
Seeing someone asking a question, Eunuch Liu and Young Master Hua Xian turned around in unison. After Zhao Ding saw the handsome young master's face, he recognized that he was Wang Boxiang, the eldest son of the imperial censor Wang Ciweng. At this time, Wang Boxian covered his face with one hand and his buttocks with the other, and kept "humming" in his mouth.
After Zhao Ding took a closer look at Wang Boxiu's embarrassed appearance, he thought to himself: "This dandy boy must have suffered a loss somewhere. He went to the palace to cry to his father. Huh, you usually rely on your father's power. He is doing evil things outside, and this time he encountered a tough problem, so he deserves to be taught a lesson."
Although Wang Boxiang does not have any great abilities, like his father Wang Cweng, he is very good at reading people's hearts and observing their emotions. He saw Zhao Ding sinking without saying a word, and there seemed to be a hint of sarcasm in the corner of his mouth, so he changed his position and moved away from Zhao Ding. To avoid his questioning and ridicule. Zhao Ding understood Wang Boxiang's intentions very well, and left without saying a word.
Not long after, Qin Hui and Wang Ciweng also left the Jinluan Hall one after the other. When Qin Hui saw Wang Boxiang standing outside the palace with a bruised nose and swollen face, he pulled his rat whiskers and asked slowly: "Boxiang, what's wrong with your face?"
Qin Hui had just finished speaking, before Wang Boxiang could reply. Wang Ciweng was like a rat circling around, walking in front of and behind Wang Boxiang. He glared strangely and said to Wang Boxiang: "Speak quickly, the prime minister is waiting for your reply."
Wang Boxiang then recounted to Qin Hui and Wang Cienwen the situation of being injured by Fu Tianpeng at the city gate with added embarrassment. In order to attract Qin Hui's attention, Wang Boxiu lied that Fu Tianpeng refused to pay the admission fee and also insulted General Qin. Because he heard that Fu Tianpeng was rude to General Qin, he planned to teach this ignorant man a lesson, but unexpectedly he was beaten for it.
After Qin Hui listened to Wang Boxiang's account of the entire incident, he rolled his eyes strangely and coughed several times. After calming down his anger a little, Qin Hui asked Wang Ciweng to find Cao Yong, the Yin of Lin'an Prefecture, and asked him to lead the police to capture and beat the stubborn people.
After hearing this, Wang Ciweng repeatedly promised, he replied to Qin Hui, and immediately started to do it. Qin Hui nodded, and he told Wang Boxiang that the truth will definitely uphold justice for you. After hearing Qin Hui's words, the Wang family and his son communicated with each other in tears and were so grateful that they could not express themselves in words. Qin Hui clasped his hands behind his back and walked away.
After Wang Ciweng saw Cao Yong, he informed him of Qin Hui's intention. When Cao Yong saw the Prime Minister's summons, he immediately arranged to sit in a sedan chair and went straight to the Qin Mansion like a dog. After arriving at the Qin Mansion, Cao Yong informed the housekeeper of his intention, and the housekeeper went into the living room to report to Qin Hui. When I was young, I only heard Qin Hui say: "Master Cao, come in and talk."
After Cao Yong entered, the housekeeper closed the door, leaving only Qin Hui and Cao Yong inside. At this time, Qin Hui held a Yue kiln celadon bowl in his hand and tasted the West Lake Longjing given to him by the local government.
Cao Yong stood respectfully, with a flattering look on his face from time to time.
After Qin Hui took a sip of tea, he said to Cao Yong in a nasal voice: "Master Cao, how is the public security situation in Lin'an recently?" Cao Yong smiled and replied: "I will report back to the prime minister. Lin'an houses are not closed at night and no items are picked up on the road. Public security situation very good."
Qin Hui didn't even raise his head and snorted coldly: "Really?" Cao Yong once again confirmed the facts with words. Unexpectedly, as soon as Cao Yong finished answering, Qin Hui knocked the bowl on the table to the ground. The tureen immediately flew with flowers and jade pieces.
After Qin Hui threw the tea bowl, Cao Yong was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and kept begging Qin Hui to calm down. Qin Hui pointed at Cao Yong and cursed: "You are simply an idiot. To tell you the truth. There are fierce traitors in Lin'an City. This morning, someone beat up Wang Yushi's eldest son. After beating him, he also threatened our Qin family. Xi."
After Cao Yong heard Qin Hui's story, he felt that this matter was no small matter. He immediately returned home and sent someone to investigate. After Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing saw the deacon general in front of the palace gate, they told him their purpose of coming. Unexpectedly, when the deacon general saw the memorial, he threw it on the ground. Fu Tianpeng suppressed the anger in his heart and picked up the memorial. He said to the deacon general: "The situation in Bashu has suddenly changed, and the military situation is extremely urgent. Can you bear the penalty for delaying the official business?"
Facing Fu Tianpeng's righteous and stern questioning, the deacon general laughed and said: "You are so clever at hiding things, you can only deceive others. You are carrying a long sword with a green blade on your back, and you are eager to see the Holy One. Could it be that you are plotting something evil?" "
As soon as the deacon general said these words, Fu Tianpeng's handsome and ruddy face turned pale with anger. He really couldn't find any reason to argue with such a messy person. At this time, Zhao Xueqing thought of a compromise. She took off the Chanjuan sword she was carrying and asked the deacon to let her in to face the saint. However, her idea was also opposed by the general.
The Imperial Gate is heavily guarded, and it may be detrimental to itself if it continues to entangle with this person. Zhao Xueqing winked at Fu Tianpeng, and the two left in a hurry. After seeing them leave, a snicker appeared on the face of the deacon general. He looked towards the pillar on one side and saw someone walking out of the pillar.
This person is none other than the censor Wang Ciweng. He knew that if these martial arts people dared to cause trouble at the feet of the Emperor in broad daylight, they must have a serious purpose. Therefore, according to Qin Hui's wishes, he notified the deacons and generals to seal the palace gates to prevent stray people from getting in.
After blocking the face of Fu Tianpeng, Wang Cweng went to find Qin Hui with joy. His move was noticed by Zhao Ding. He was secretly angry in his heart. The military situation at the front was tense, but Qin Hui and Wang Cweng used private revenge to obstruct the messenger. It is unreasonable to ignore the safety of the country and the country in this way. "
Military affairs were urgent, and Zhao Ding needed to know the situation as soon as possible in order to report it to Gaozong. In order not to attract attention, Zhao Ding deliberately changed into casual clothes and came alone to the inn where Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing were staying. Zhao Ding came to the door of Fu Tianpeng's guest room and knocked gently. Fu Tianpeng asked: "Who?" Zhao Ding replied: "We are both fallen people in the world, so why should we know each other before we meet? You are from the Jianghu, and I am also a wanderer."
Fu Tianpeng opened the door casually and carefully looked at the visitor in front of him. Zhao Ding is dressed in simple and simple coarse cloth clothes. He has a clear face, a bright gaze, and a long and elegant beard under his chin. Fu Tianpeng's first impression when he saw Zhao Ding was that he had a dignified appearance and a sense of righteousness about him.
Fu Tianpeng let Zhao Ding into the room, and Zhao Xueqing poured him a cup of fragrant tea. After Zhao Ding took the tea, he thanked him repeatedly. After taking a sip of tea, Fu Tianpeng asked hurriedly: "I wonder why the elder came to my place?"
Zhao Ding put down his tea cup and laughed and said: "If you live high in the temple, you worry about the people. If you live far away from the rivers and lakes, you worry about the king. My purpose is the same as that of the young hero." Fu Tianpeng was talented and intelligent, and he immediately understood Zhao Ding's trip. the goal of. However, facing the stranger who suddenly appeared in front of him, Fu Tianpeng immediately became wary. He held the blue wave sword in his hand and stared at Zhao Ding with lightning eyes.
Zhao Ding continued to sip the fragrant tea slowly while gesturing to Fu Tianpeng not to be nervous. His eyes were always full of gentleness, and Fu Tianpeng could not see any hypocrisy or malice in them. After Fu Tianpeng calmed down, Zhao Ding told Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing what happened outside the Jinluan Palace.
After hearing what Zhao Ding said, Fu Tianpeng's face showed surprise. He immediately stood up and saluted with clasped fists, and then said in a questioning tone: "This elder, I see that you have extraordinary bearing. You must be in a high position in the court."
After Zhao Ding listened to Fu Tianpeng's words, he stroked his long beard and said with a smile: "Young hero is indeed very smart. I am Zhao Ding, the prime minister of the dynasty." As soon as he said this, Fu Tianpeng was in awe. He had long heard that Prime Minister Zhao Ding was upright and lenient in his administration, and was deeply loved by the people of Lin'an. Now that he was lucky enough to see his true face in Lushan, Fu Tianpeng was overjoyed.
He happily said to Zhao Ding: "Mr. Zhao, you came just in time. Without your help, I am afraid that Wu Xi's decision to seize Shu and proclaim himself emperor would have been delayed for an unknown period of time. The treacherous ministers wielded power, and the generals at the front fought bloody battles. The Holy One must have thought that the world was peaceful and prosperous, and he could sit back and relax."
Zhao Ding told Fu Tianpeng that as long as we work together, we will surely strengthen the confidence of the Lord. It will be just around the corner to go straight to Huanglong and welcome back the Second Emperor. Fu Tianpeng replied firmly: "What Mr. Zhao just said is the ambition of Marshal Yue Fei."
Zhao Ding nodded, then patted Fu Tianpeng on the shoulder and said: "Shuai Yue's aspirations are not yours and mine's aspirations, but also the aspirations of all the people of the Song Dynasty?" After hearing Zhao Ding's words, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing said in unison. : "What Mr. Zhao said is absolutely true. As long as we work together as one, we will be able to disperse the Jin soldiers and return them to the old capital."
Zhao Ding clapped his hands in praise, and then said: "Two knights, please tell me the message from the front now." Fu Tianpeng took out the memorial presented by General Li from his arms and handed it to Zhao Ding. After Zhao Ding saw it, he expressed his intention to recommend Commander Yue to the imperial court to lead his troops to retreat from the enemy and recover Bashu.
When Zhao Ding was about to explain his plan to Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing, there was a noise in the inn. Fu Tianpeng listened carefully and found out that it was Lin'an Prefecture Yin who led the arresters to capture them. Fu Tianpeng signaled Zhao Xueqing to leave, while Zhao Ding sat in his original position, calmly signaling that they did not need to panic.
