But it is obvious that this incident is just the beginning. As a staunch supporter of Han Qi, what Chen Shengzhi wants is to seize power from Li Hao.
After all, after Li Hao's rectification, the financial power under Yantiesi became extremely important, which Han Qi was very fond of.
Originally, they wanted to take advantage of Li Hao's absence to replace the original old man step by step.
Unexpectedly, the people in the Salt and Iron Division could really withstand the investigation. After a round of cleaning, there were still too many people left.
While Chen Shengzhi was still preparing for his second attack, Li Hao suddenly caused trouble.
Chen Shengzhi himself was also implicated. He was matched with several young widows by Li Hao, and many romantic affairs were spread.
Although nothing happened in the end, there was no time to take care of the affairs of the Salt and Iron Company.
After finally waiting for this matter to subside, I was just about to start over, but Li Hao came back again.
Things couldn't be done now, and because Li Hao showed up too quickly, Chen Shengzhi didn't even finish it.
Chen Shengzhi is still a little lucky now. Fortunately, Li Hao didn't start a big fight. Otherwise, if the two sides were really facing off and Ouyang Xiu came forward, the situation would probably be passive.
But even so, in the next period of time, Chen Shengzhi's main task became to protect the people he had settled in and ensure that they would not be squeezed out by Li Hao.
But in fact, although Li Hao did not like to see the people arranged by Chen Shengzhi, he did not deliberately target them.
After all, for Li Hao, what he needs more at this time is the military power in his hands. Anyway, even if the Salt and Iron Division makes more money, it will not fall into Li Hao's pocket.
Moreover, this money cannot be transformed into hard power in a short period of time. The purpose of Han Qi's fight is to prepare for a rainy day and plan for the future.
But Li Hao fought day and night to survive steadily until the end amid this foreseeable chaos.
But Chen Shengzhi didn't know about this. He thought Li Hao was planning something secretly, so he was worried for a long time.
It wasn't until later that I saw that Li Hao was really unresponsive that I slowly relaxed my vigilance.
And just after this incident, Li Hao suddenly received a message from the palace saying that Zhao Zhen wanted to see Li Hao.
However, this time the person who came forward was no longer the previous internal official Zhu, but a strange internal official.
Li Hao was originally suspicious of this. After all, in the original plot, Empress Cao had a plan to deceive people into entering the palace as a blackmail.
So I asked tentatively: "I don't know what to call my father-in-law. In the past, it was Zhu Neiguan who came here. Why did he change his name today?"
The visitor explained: "The younger one's surname is Wu, but his given name is not worth mentioning.
Because the official's body was ill during this period, Zhu Neiguan had been waiting on the official's side, and he couldn't get away, so he replaced me.
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However, before coming here, Zhu Neiguan also told him that he was born into a noble family, so he asked Xiao Dehaosheng to serve him well. "
After speaking, he also took out an object that Li Hao had given to Zhu Neiguan and showed it to Li Hao.
After confirming the authenticity, Li Hao felt more at ease. Although he still had some doubts, he hurriedly said humbly: "It turns out that it was Wu Neiguan in person. In fact, what Zhu Neiguan said is wrong. Everyone is a minister of the official family. , how come noble people are not noble people.….
Please stay a moment while I change my clothes, and then I will follow you into the palace. "
Naturally, Wu Naiguan had no problem with this, so they entered the palace together after Li Hao had tidied up.
Of course, along the way, Li Hao did not forget to chat with Wu Naiguan and secretly probe into matters in the palace.
In the end, Li Hao didn't see anything wrong with this man, so he finally felt relieved.
After entering the palace, Li Hao was taken directly to Funing Hall. Only then did Li Hao realize that he was not the only one summoned today.
Because Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu were also waiting outside the palace gate at this time, Li Hao
Naturally, he stood behind them.
But it was obvious that the person Zhao Zhen wanted to meet this time was Li Hao more than the two great princes.
So after Wu Neiguan reported, Zhu Neiguan walked straight out, passed Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu, and took Li Hao into the palace directly.
This made Li Hao a little embarrassed, but Ouyang Xiu reacted quickly and directly arranged a reason for Li Hao: "The officials summoned me, and they probably want to learn more about the situation in Shu. You must answer truthfully, and hurry in."
Li Hao took advantage of the situation and agreed: "I understand."
Then Li Hao followed into the hall and smelled a strong smell of medicine, and the further inside, the stronger the smell became.
Li Hao felt quite uncomfortable when he smelled this smell, because this medicinal smell also represented Zhao Zhen's vitality at this time.
When the smell of medicine dissipates in Funing Palace, it probably does not mean Zhao Zhen's physical recovery, but Zhao Zhen's departure.
When Li Hao's heart began to feel heavy, Li Hao finally met Zhao Zhen himself.
I saw that Zhao Zhen at this time was completely different from when Li Hao left Beijing. Although Zhao Zhen was lying on the bed covered with a thick quilt, his specific figure could not be seen.
But just looking at the increasingly thin and extremely pale face, coupled with the increasingly depressed mental state, let a person like Li Hao who is not good at medicine know that this is no longer a long-term appearance.
But even so, when Zhao Zhen saw Li Hao, he still smiled and said, "You finally came back to Beijing. I thought I would never see the Qing family before Beng passed away."
Because of being bedridden for a long time, Zhao Zhen's speech at this time no longer had the same sonority as before, but seemed extremely weak.
It was just a few words, but there was still a pause in the middle before finishing.
Li Hao immediately replied: "The officials should not say that. I think the officials' benevolence will definitely turn disaster into good.
There are still many major matters in the court that require official decision-making, so you have to take care of yourself. "
Regarding Li Hao's comfort, Zhao Zhen replied: "You don't need to comfort me. I know my body myself. I'm afraid I won't be able to pass this test."
After hearing this, Li Hao felt really sad, and his eyes couldn't help but get wet, but he didn't know how to answer.
As a result, there was some inexplicable silence in the palace. At this time, Zhao Zhen comforted Li Hao and said, "This man is born with birth, aging, illness and death. Speaking of which, I was born into the royal family since I was a child.
Since he ascended the throne at the age of eight, he has enjoyed all the wealth and honor in the world. Apart from not having any family or children to accompany him, he has not had many regrets. ….
People will eventually be separated, and the Qing family does not need to be so sad. "
Hearing this, Li Hao couldn't hold himself any longer, and tears flowed directly from his eyes.
He said with a cry in his voice: "I only regret that God has no eyes to make the official family behave like this. I wish I could not suffer this disaster for the official family."
Zhao Zhen said: "Don't talk nonsense. The cycle of heaven and earth has its own truth. How can you criticize it at will?
Moreover, you are still young, and the country of Song Dynasty still needs you to protect it. How can you talk about life and death lightly? "
After hearing this, Li Hao answered: "Don't worry, officials, I will definitely do my best to serve the Song Dynasty."
Zhao Zhen nodded at this time, and then asked all the palace maids and eunuchs to go out, leaving only two old and unfamiliar eunuchs to stay, saying that they wanted to talk to Li Hao alone.
This sudden situation made Li Hao a little confused and didn't understand what was happening.
After everyone left, Zhao Zhen ordered an old eunuch to take out a folded silk cloth from his sleeve, and there seemed to be something wrapped in it.
Just as Li Hao looked at this thing and felt it looked more and more familiar, Zhao Zhen asked the old eunuch to hand it to Li Hao.
After taking it and taking a look, Li Hao immediately realized that this silk cloth was not the same as the material of Zhao Zhen's robe during the last palace incident.
And if you look at the weight again, it seems that the things inside are similar to the military symbols.
Li Hao was really confused now. First of all, he wanted to know if the things inside were really what he thought.
Same.
Secondly, if it was really what he thought, then Li Hao couldn't figure out what Zhao Zhen wanted to do.
Just as Li Hao was staring at the thing in his hand in a daze, Zhao Zhen finally opened his mouth to explain. .
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