Lin'an Prefect Cao Yang led a group of soldiers to Qingfeng Pavilion to capture Fu Tianpeng. Fu Tianpeng explained to Prefect Cao Yang that he had fallen into someone else's conspiracy. After hearing what Fu Tianpeng said, Cao Yang told him with disdain that the city gate official He Kai died here, yet he dared to eloquently argue that he was innocent. After Cao Yang finished speaking, he ordered the soldiers to surround Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing.
When her life was at stake, Zhao Xueqing said to Fu Tianpeng: "Brother Tianpeng, let's leave quickly. If we fall into the hands of these people, do we still have a chance to survive?"
Because Prime Minister Zhao Ding has already entered the palace to meet the emperor, he went to explain his previous affairs. Fu Tianpeng was grateful for the kindness of Prime Minister Zhao, and knew that if he was accused of killing the imperial generals, Zhao Ding would be implicated. So Fu Tianpeng said to Zhao Xueqing: "Sister Qing, I think it's better to put down your weapons and go to Lin'an Mansion to make it clear."
While Zhao Xueqing wielded the Chanjuan Sword to kill the besieging soldiers, she said to Fu Tianpeng anxiously: "Brother Tianpeng, haven't you seen that this is all planned deliberately. If we abandon our weapons on the spot, what do you think?" Can my grievances be washed away?"
After hearing Zhao Xueqing's words, Fu Tianpeng immediately woke up. He mobilized his true energy with both arms, and with one move, he pushed the river towards the soldiers. For a moment, the soldiers who rushed forward, like leaves swept by the autumn wind, withdrew from the open space.
Then Fu Tianpeng grabbed Zhao Xueqing's wrist with his hand, and the two of them used Qinggong to kick off walls and trees, and suddenly disappeared without a trace. Cao Yang stared at the soldiers staggering on the ground with wide eyes, and was so angry that he repeatedly called them "trash".
After Cao Yang led the soldiers to search around Qingfeng Pavilion, the soldiers found the dead shopkeeper Wang. Cao Yang ordered people to carry the bodies of shopkeeper Wang and He Kai back, convicted Fu Tianpeng, and handed them over to Dali Temple.
After receiving the charges from Cao Yang's investigation, Wan Qixi, the young minister of Dali Temple, immediately prepared a sedan chair and entered the palace. After he presented the petition to Gaozong, Gaozong became furious when he saw that Fu Tianpeng dared to kill the city gate official. He ordered Wan Qixi to issue arrest documents at sea, search for Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing, and told Wan Qixi that if they resisted arrest, they could be executed on the spot.
Zhao Ding, who was arguing with Qin Hui in the court at this time, couldn't help but be shocked when he saw this so-called "crime". He sighed in his heart: "Fu Tianpeng, why didn't you listen to me and stay at the Prime Minister's Mansion to wait for my news? Whatever you were afraid of, as soon as you went out, you fell into the villain's poisonous plan. Now you are ready to be punished. , how can I avenge you?"
Qin Hui on the side saw Zhao Ding's gloomy look. He tugged on his rat's beard and said with a sneer: "Mr. Zhao, this Fu Tianpeng is your favorite disciple. Back then, you tried your best to recommend him in front of the Holy Emperor, saying that he was a young talent. Determined to serve the country, but now. This madman flouted the laws of the court and blatantly killed the city gate official. This behavior is an act of rebellion and should be severely punished."
Zhao Ding slowly arranged his court clothes and adjusted his impatience in time. He told Qin Hui that the whole thing had something to do with him. When Qin Hui saw Zhao Ding's sword pointing at him, he immediately fought back. He sneered and told Zhao Ding, don't say anything without evidence.
Zhao Ding informed Emperor Gaozong that Qin Hui interfered in the scientific examination and framed the scholars, and Fu Tianpeng got involved in right and wrong precisely because of the injustice on the road. Please, Your Majesty, be aware of everything and do justice to Zhongliang.
After listening to Zhao Ding's account, Emperor Gaozong looked sharply at Qin Hui. When Qin Hui saw Long Yan was furious, he immediately threw himself to the ground and lay down in front of the jade steps. He explained to Gaozong in a tearful tone that Lu You was preaching strategies at the Louwailou Inn, criticizing the imperial court and inciting dissatisfaction among the scholars. For the sake of the stability of the country, I had to take extraordinary measures to temporarily detain Lu You. After the situation is reviewed, whether he is guilty or not will be decided by the Holy One.
Qin Hui attacked scholars and sabotaged scientific examinations, with the purpose of leaving the Song Dynasty without talented people. At this moment, he communicated with tears and spoke sincerely, which made Gaozong feel more and more that he was a loyal and pillar of the country.
Emperor Gaozong saw that what Qin Hui said was reasonable and well-founded, and praised him repeatedly. He said to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty: "Since Emperor Taizu, our dynasty has valued literature and suppressed military affairs, and cherished talented people. Qin Aiqing's ability to grasp the balance between legal regulations and talent selection is indeed commendable. You all must learn from him."
After Gaozong finished speaking, Wang Cienweng, Wan Qixi and others followed suit and praised Qin Hui again. Faced with this smoky scene, Zhao Ding could not hide his anger. He said to Emperor Gaozong: "Your Majesty, since Lord Qin said that it is up to the Holy Emperor to decide whether Lu You is guilty or not. Then why don't your Majesty announce it in front of all the ministers of the court? Lu You went to the temple. The Holy Master examined the scholar in public in the temple, observing his words and observing his actions. This can not only reflect the Holy Master's concern for the scholars, but also clarify the case. Kill two birds with one stone."
Qin Hui saw Zhao Ding speaking frankly to the emperor and Xuan Lu You entered the palace. He immediately entangled a group of slanderous ministers to dissuade him. Zhao Ding scolded Qin Hui for being capricious on the spot. How could he regret what he said just now?
Qin Hui stared at Zhao Ding with wide eyes. When he saw him looking directly at him with angry eyes, he swallowed and turned his head to the side.
When Emperor Gaozong saw that the two groups were arguing, the reason was still Lu You. Therefore, he gave an oral order to Qin Hui to send someone to bring Lu You to the palace immediately. Not long after, Lu You came to the Jinluan Hall to meet the saint.
Gaozong asked Lu You to raise his head, and he looked at Lu You carefully. Seeing that he was well-born and dignified, with an aura of righteousness between his brows, I felt very happy. Gaozong asked Lu You what books he had read. Lu You replied to Gaozong that he had carefully studied the classics of Confucianism, military strategists, and Legalism. Gaozong nodded and smiled.
After a while, Gaozong told Lu You that if he allowed his strategy to target the Kingdom of Jin, he would decide whether to fight or make peace. Lu You replied categorically to Gaozong without hesitation that the fight must go on.
Gaozong thought for a moment and asked Lu Youyou to explain the reasons for the war.
Lu You told Gaozong that since the Jingkang disaster, wars broke out in the north, the two saints were taken captive, and the mountains and rivers were shattered. The loyal people looked forward to it day and night, hoping that Wang Shi could conquer the Central Plains and regain the lost territory. Only war can wash away the shame and unite the hearts of the people.
When Qin Hui saw that Lu You was objecting to his strategy of moving from south to south and from north to north, Qin Hui gritted his teeth and hated Lu You in his heart. He secretly vowed that as long as he was in power for one day, Lu You would never be seen in the temples of the Song Dynasty.
Seeing that Lu You's words were quite insightful, Emperor Gaozong immediately said, wouldn't it be great if the south and north of the Yangtze River were divided and ruled, and each country defended its territory, avoiding wars and disputes, and the people could live and work in peace and contentment?
Lu You asked Gaozong seriously. This was probably the emperor's wishful thinking. From the time when Chen Bangguang, the emissary along the Yangtze River, rebelled against the Song Dynasty and joined the Jin Dynasty, the Jin Kingdom has been eyeing our country. Wanyan Zongwang built a warship to cross the Yellow River and chased him from Kaifeng to Jiankang. The emperor was still a thousand years old at the time, so he probably still had this experience fresh in his memory. Even if peace talks are held, it will not be opened by me, but by the Kingdom of Jin.
When Emperor Gaozong asked Lu You, they all wanted to make peace. What difference does it make if who proposed it? Lu You pointed out the power of it. He told Gaozong that the Jin people had always used the Jingkang crisis to poke holes in our country's sore spots. He believed that under their golden arm and iron horse, our country was unable to compete with them. Therefore, if we take the initiative to sue for peace, the Jin people will definitely think that we are weak and incompetent. In the end, even if we can get short-term peace,
It may not last long.
Lu You's words were sensible and reasonable, and Emperor Gaozong agreed repeatedly after hearing this. He then asked Lu You what should be done if the Jin people proposed to make peace. When Lu You spoke to Gao Zong, the premise of peace still revolved around the word "war". Recover the old mountains and rivers, then take advantage of the victory and march directly to Huanglong, so that the Jin Kingdom can sign an alliance under the city. This kind of peace can make them feel in awe of the Song Dynasty, and they will not dare to cross the border from now on.
Gaozong asked Lu You a question about the current situation. Lu You was well-reasoned and answered fluently, which made Gaozong very happy. He drafted a decree to absolve Lu You of the charge of making irresponsible remarks on government affairs, and encouraged him to take the scientific examination again next year in order to serve the court.
After Lu You thanked Long En, he was led out of the palace by the deacons and eunuchs. Qin Hui was so angry that his teeth itched when he saw Lu You was acquitted. He placed the blame on Zhao Ding again. Therefore, Wang Ciweng, Wan Qixi and others came together to impeach Zhao Ding.
Emperor Gaozong immediately issued an imperial edict, saying that Zhao Ding had improperly recommended Zhao Ding and had no knowledge of people. He was unshirkable responsible for the death of the city gate officer He Kai. Zhao Ding is now dismissed from his position as prime minister and assigned to Lingnan.
Zhao Ding let out a long sigh, kowtowed to the ground and thanked Longen. Qin Hui and others sneered secretly, feeling very proud of this result. The news of Zhao Ding's dismissal quickly caused a sensation in the capital. After Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing disguised themselves, they quickly escaped from Lin'an while the city gate was not closed.
On the way, Fu Tianpeng sighed repeatedly. He knew that it was his recklessness that had harmed Prime Minister Zhao. Zhao Xueqing comforted him and said: "Brother Tianpeng, how can I blame you for this? It was all the traitor Qin Hui who set up the poisonous plan. He deliberately wanted to kill Mr. Zhao. Even if he didn't go out without you, he would have thought of something else." Way to deal with Prime Minister Zhao."
Fu Tianpeng told Zhao Xueqing how he could avenge his injustice now that he was wanted. Zhao Xueqing thought for a while, and now the only way to have a chance to see the light of day again is to go to Lianglangguan to see Han Shizhong and tell him the whole story.
There was really nowhere to go now, so the two of them went straight to Lianglang Pass to see Marshal Han Shizhong. Fu Tianpeng rushed to Lianglang Pass with his grievances and took out his military talisman. The soldier knew it was Fu Tianpeng and said to him sympathetically: "General Fu, you are so loyal and courageous that you helped the imperial court regain Pingjiang Mansion, but you fell into this trap." The fate of being wanted is really infuriating.”
Fu Tianpeng was very grateful for the soldier's words. He cupped his fists and saluted him, and followed Zhao Xueqing into the camp. After seeing Han Shizhong and Liang Hongyu, Zhao Xueqing took off her disguise and cried bitterly. Liang Hongyu held her in her arms and asked with concern: "Qing'er, my mother has heard about your affairs. I will make the decision for you."
Han Shizhong asked the soldiers to prepare food and wine to calm Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing. After they drank and ate, they freshened up and went to have a rest. Han Shizhong summoned his wife Liang Hongyu, and the couple discussed countermeasures. Liang Hongyu believed that for the current plan, the only way was to ask the generals who had interacted with Tianpeng and Qing'er to help, write down their past achievements, and everyone would jointly vouch for them.
Han Shizhong knew that the Holy Emperor was very afraid of military generals having private interactions. Such a joint guarantee seems to contain a threat. However, there is no other way at the moment but to adopt this strategy. But I will explain it to the Holy One later.
