Chapter 24: Jade Pendant for Marriage
When Zhao Zongshi saw the matter of impeaching Di Qing, it was already difficult to convince Renzong with any evidence. Once the matter was shelved, all his efforts during this period would be in vain. Wang Pang made trouble several times, and this fourteen-year-old kid spoiled him at a young age.
When it comes to serious matters, you must not let a tiger get into trouble.
Some people agreed with Zhao Zongshi's words, some were confused, and of course some people heard the flavor. Wang Pang understood that Zhao Zongshi's words were directed at him. He repeatedly thought about why Zhao Zongshi did this, since Yingzong succeeded to the throne normally in history. Especially
He even couldn't understand why Yingzong wanted to frame Di Qing.
When everyone was hesitating, Wang Anshi stood up and said: "Your Majesty: I have a few words to say about the unknown matter. It is obvious to all that Master Di Qing was framed. The missing criminal in Kaifeng Mansion happened to be yesterday. If the Holy One did not call the king to attend yesterday,
Naturally, there was no canonization at the Chrysanthemum Banquet; there was a fire in Lord Di Qing's house and near the minister's house, let alone unknown. If the emperor hadn't been deposed by the emperor, how could he have set fire to the shop? If Lord Di's house was really the residence of the murderous demon Zhu Wen
, it should have been burned long ago, and it is a good thing to burn it, not to mention that the palace where the minister lives was arranged by the imperial court. When he arranged for Mr. Di Qing to live there, didn’t he know that it was where Zhu Wen once lived? "
Before Renzong could speak, Zhao Zongshi said: "Master Wang, are you blaming the Holy One for what you said?"
Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "I dare not blame the Holy One. How can the Holy One take the coincidence seriously? If you want to incriminate it, how can you just say it?" [
As soon as Wang Yaochen saw that things had turned around, he turned to the king, and when he saw Wang Anshi saying this, he said: "Don't you know, Mr. Wang Anshi, that the first half of the sentence 'If you want to impose a crime, what are you saying?' is exactly: 'There is no waste.
Why are you so prosperous?'"
Wang Anshi said: "As a deputy envoy to the Privy Council, Mr. Wang Yaochen does not ask about border affairs or fighting and leading troops. Is this a good omen for the imperial court to argue all day long?"
Wang Yaochen was choked there. Wang Anshi said to Renzong: "I request an order to resign from the position of pastoral minister and return to my hometown with my son. I hope the Holy Spirit will give me permission."
Anyone who knows Wang Anshi knows that Wang Anshi broke out, and his reputation as a slanderer was not in vain. Renzong also frowned slightly, and only after six edicts did he summon the ministers who served as officials in the capital. He has always done an excellent job as a pastoral envoy.
He is well organized and has excellent abilities, so naturally he doesn't want him to resign.
Renzong wanted to suppress the matter and said: "What Mr. Wang said makes sense. Many things are just coincidences."
But I heard someone from the court say, "These things can be coincidences, but how can the twins be considered coincidences?"
Wang Anshi also heard what he said: "I was born and raised by my parents. I would like to resign from my official position and take my son back to my hometown. I hope that the Holy Spirit will grant my permission!" This is the same sentence for resigning. Renzong thought: This Wang Anshi is here again. What can he say?
They must have resigned from office. Seeing Wang Pang shaking his head, Renzong asked: "Wang Pang, what do you have to say?"
Zhao Anshi stopped him and said, "Father, please don't listen to what this child has to say. Your Majesty is eloquent, so don't be fooled by him anymore."
Renzong was also doubtful at this moment. He looked at the king who was staying in the hall. He was not yet an adult. Although he was mentally precocious, he was not yet a minor after all. But everything the ministers said made sense. Renzong was in trouble.
Bao Zheng suddenly asked: "Your Majesty, I don't understand something. What is the relationship between the adopted father and the adopted son?"
When Zhao Zongshi heard this, he was startled. Could it be that Bao Zheng had discovered something? Renzong and himself had an adoptive father-son relationship, so he said, "Master Bao is confused. An adoptive father is like a biological father."
Seeing Renzong nodding, Bao Zheng said to Zhao Zongshi, "It's not me who is confused, it's Mr. Zhao who is confused."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and Bao Zheng said: "I once held a family banquet on August 15th and adopted an adopted son, Wang Pang. Mr. Zhao also attended the banquet at that time. Have you forgotten?"
Zhao Zongshi said: "Nature has never forgotten."
Bao Zheng said: "Even if Wang Pang was born at the wrong time, he is already my son in my name. Doesn't this count? If it counts, it will destroy the unknown theory. There is still a saying in common people's family that this recognition of the son is a matter of joy.
It’s also a blessing.”
Zhao Zongshi secretly thought that Bao Zheng could stir up trouble. Bao Zheng and Zhao Zongshi looked at each other. Zhao Zongshi immediately understood that if what he said did not count, then the identity of the adopted son of the emperor would naturally not be recognized. Without this hat,
Wang Yaochen will soon confess himself. He said: "Adopted father and son are the same as biological father and son. This is true, but I remember that Master Bao said that he recognized his adopted son. There seems to be a difference in literal meaning."
Bao Zheng smiled and said: "Of course it is not Mr. Zhao who is going. Mr. Ouyang Xiu is also present. I said that I recognized the first son, Wang Pang, but not the second son. This son is regarded as his own."
Renzong turned to look at Ouyang Xiu, and Ouyang Xiu nodded. He looked at Wang Pang again, his lips were tightly closed, his eyes were moist, and he stood there holding back his energy as if he had something to say. So he asked again: "Wang Pang, you
What can I say?”
Wang Pang was moved when he saw Wang Anshi being so stubborn for the first time. When he saw Bao Zheng say this again, he was even more excited. Wang Pang said with a choked voice: "Although I am young, I also know how to deal with the world. Lord Di is my hero. For
When the country goes to war, you should worship it. But it cannot be compared with worshiping the Holy One."[
He continued, "The emperor governs the country with benevolence. Not only does he not kill ministers, but he is also tolerant to the common people. When encountering difficult cases, he tries to deal with them lightly. I once heard a story that is widely circulated among the people: Su Che took the Jinshi examination and wrote in the test paper
Said: "I heard someone say on the road that there are thousands of beauties in the palace, singing, dancing and drinking all day long, living in a state of intoxication. The emperor neither cares about the suffering of the people nor discusses with the ministers the plans for governing the country." Examiners
Thinking that Su Zhe was out of touch and maliciously slandering him, the emperor said: 'The purpose of establishing the imperial examination is to welcome people who speak out. Su Zhe, a small official, who dares to speak out like this, should be given special honors.'"
Everyone nodded, and Wang Pang continued, "There is another thing. There is a scholar in Sichuan who presented a poem to the Chengdu governor, advocating that 'burning the Broken Sword Gate will make Chengdu a different place.' The Chengdu governor thought this was blatantly inciting rebellion.
, tied him up and sent him to the capital. But the emperor said: "This is an old scholar who is eager to be an official. He wrote a poem to vent his anger. How can he be punished? It is better to give him an official." He was appointed to join the army as a commander. The emperor said so,
How can a minister have a disobedient heart? Lord Di Qing must have been framed by someone, and the Holy One will definitely find out the truth. Since ancient times, the only emperor who can be a benevolent and virtuous emperor is me, the current Holy One of the Great Song Dynasty."
Everyone was unmoved by Wang Pang's sincerity, and Renzong was even more amazed. Seeing everyone calm down, Renzong said, "Everyone knows something: twins: one breast and two sons, as mentioned in "Warring States Policy"
: The similarity between husband and twins is only known to their mother; the similarity in interests and disadvantages is only known to the wise. In this principality, the similarities in interests and disadvantages are just like the similarities between twins. If you follow the path, you will be respected by the Lord.
If you don't have the right way, your master will be humble and your body will be in danger. It can be seen that birth date is not a problem, the question is whether you can find the right way and use it."
All the ministers said in unison: "Your Majesty declares."
The point of view was unified, and Renzong continued, "Now Xixia and Liao are adjacent to our country. Not to mention Liao and Tufan, let's talk about Xixia. They have always wanted to attack the Song Dynasty. Everyone, think about how to deal with Li Yuanhao.
At that time, how many generals did we lose by just using alienation tactics?" Renzong sighed. "Whether Di Qing was framed will continue to be handed over to the Kaifeng Mansion for investigation."
Everyone who walked out of the main hall felt very heavy. One person benefited from this dispute in the court. But is this really the end?
In the next few days, Wang Pang felt depressed. Liang Yuexia seemed to have disappeared from the world, and no news could be found. The only surprise was that he always knew something he didn't know before, but it was just by chance.
The inspiration, he thought, was related to his black crystal stone. But he couldn't find the key, not to mention that the things he happened to know all happened.
Di Qing fell ill. He was very ill. He was probably angry and frustrated and missed his daughter. Wang Pang went into Di's house to visit. The servants were busy repairing the burned courtyard. When they saw it was Wang Pang, they didn't need to tell him why.
He comes and goes freely.
Wang Pang walked to Di Qing's room. There were people talking inside. Wang Pang didn't want to eavesdrop, but he heard the voice of Mr. Bao. Please pay attention. He vaguely heard Bao Zheng talking about Xixia, Zhao Zongshi, and said: "It seems that Mr. Di and Mr. Bao are talking."
I think the same thing. It is rare for Mr. Di to consider the overall situation. When he declares the matter of adopting father and son, it can be regarded as a tacit agreement."
Then I heard Di Qing's weak voice say: "I'll leave the matter of my little girl to Mr. Bao."
Bao Zheng replied: "It's a matter of duty. After all, I had a misunderstanding back then. But if you find Yuexia, Lord Di must not recognize him. Now that the ministers are impeaching good and bad things, if you know that Lord Di has someone who can read minds."
My daughter will be even more troublesome."
Wang Bang knocked on the door and heard someone letting him in. When he opened the door, he saw Bao Zheng sitting on the stool next to the bed and Di Qing lying on the bed, with a thin face and sunken eye sockets. They hadn't seen each other for only a few days, and this tough-minded man turned out to be a mature man.
Wang Pang felt distressed when he saw this morbid condition, so he sat down by the bed and asked: "Master Di is so ill. I wonder if he has invited a famous doctor? It would be better if Shen Kuo had "Good Prescriptions" and he was here."
Di Qing sighed, and Bao Zheng said: "Heart disease still needs heart medicine. Pang'er, you must find Liang Yuexia as soon as possible."
Wang Pang agreed and saw Di Qing taking off the jade pendant from his body, handing it to Wang Pang and saying, "Look carefully to see if you can wear jade like this under the moon."
Wang Pian took it and saw that the jade was clean and white, shaped like a fan, with a convex edge on one side and a groove on the other side, just like the one under the moon. He looked carefully and saw that one side of the jade was smooth, and on the reverse side there was a "Martial Arts"
"Character.
Wang Pang asked: "The jade is exactly the same, but I don't know the word. Should Yuexia be "wen"?"
Di Qing shook his head and said: "That piece of jade under the moon, the character behind it is the character "忣"". Wang Pang thought for a while, and there was no way that "武" and "鄣" were not inseparable from each other.
Di Qing said in a weak voice: "This jade is a family heirloom, but our ancestors have taught us to find someone with the same jade to get married." Wang Pang understood why Liang Yuexia also had such a piece, it should have been passed down from his mother.
Hers. He handed the jade to Di Qing, but Di Qing waved his hand and said, "Today, in front of your adoptive father, Mr. Bao, I will give the jade to you. You must keep it well." Wang Pang understood better after hearing this.
, wanted to resign but had no reason. Seeing Di Qing's illness again, he looked at Bao Zheng. Bao Zheng nodded and said: "Take it, I will talk to your father."
Wang Bian took the jade and thanked Di Qing. When he saw that Di Qing didn't say anything further and looked tired, he was about to leave with Bao Zheng. Just as he was about to leave, his servants came to report that Master Ouyang Xiu and the imperial doctor came to visit Di Qing.
Chapter completed!