The third son of the Emperor Yun Wang Zhao Kai, like his father Huizong of the Song Dynasty, was smart and talented since he was a child. He was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and was good at painting flowers and birds, so he was favored by Zhao Ji.
In the eighth year of Zhenghe's reign, Zhao Kai secretly took part in the imperial examination that year and got the top prize.
Zhao Ji was very happy when he learned about it, but he was afraid of being gossiped about by everyone in the world. After all, it was unprecedented for a prince to win the first prize in the exam, so Zhao Ji chose Wang Ang, who was second in the exam, as the top pick, but in fact the top pick was still Zhao Kai.
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In this way, Zhao Kai became the highest ranked number one scholar in history.
And Wang Ang was awarded the title of Secretary Provincial Secretary.
From the above experience, we can see Zhao Kai's talent and his relationship with Wang Ang.
Zhao Kai, who is 19 years old this year, is the most powerful competitor of Prince Zhao Huan. Therefore, in the past two years, the more Zhao Kai has dominated the limelight, the more he has aroused Zhao Huan's fear.
Zhao Kaizheng's concubine Zheng also belonged to the noble family of Tokyo, and her father was Zheng Tong, Marquis of Qiyang.
However, the Zheng family declined after the death of Zheng's father, and the title was removed.
Fortunately, his elder brother Zheng Yi also got the title of Count Chengyi because of Zhao Kai, and was appointed as the commanding general in the Longxiang army, which can be regarded as the support of the Zheng family.
However, in the past two days, the Zheng family has been in a state of silence and has started to hold funerals.
No one in Tokyo noticed the Zheng family's funeral.
It is even less clear that Zheng Yi died at the hands of Wang Lin.
Given the relationship between Wang Ang and Zhao Kai, of course he would go to the funeral of the Zheng family. Seeing the miserable sound of the Zheng family, Wang Ang felt a little unfair in his heart.
Zhao Kai, the king of Yun, was the third son of an official family. He was a generous man, versatile in both civil and military affairs, and had a reputation as a virtuous man.
After all, Zheng Yi is Princess Yun's brother, the only male of the Zheng family's generation. Now that Zheng Yi has been killed, the Zheng family is facing annihilation.
No matter how strict you, Wang Lin, are in running the army, for the sake of King Yun, you should let the Zheng family go.
Besides, Zheng Yi was an earl of the imperial court. Even if he committed a crime, it would take three ministers to discuss the crime before he could be punished. You, Wang Lin, relied on your power to kill him directly. You have no authority to control the king and no laws of the court.
Concubine Zheng was so angry and so sad that she couldn't even get sick.
Zhao Kai was already depressed, so Wang Ang came to the palace to have a drink with him and spoke with certainty, which naturally aroused Zhao Kai's anger.
The key point is that Wang Lin convicted Zheng Yi for disobeying the imperial edict and disobeying military laws, and executed him on the spot. This meant that the Zheng family would never be able to stand up again, and it would be impossible for Zhao Kai to grant Zheng Yi's son a title.
Zhao Kai and Wang Ang had a meal of wine. They were in a irritable mood and became very drunk.
Thinking of Wang Lin, Zhao Kai couldn't contain the anger in his heart.
As the sun set in the west, Zhao Kai rushed out of the mansion angrily with his sword in hand... Zhao Gou, the ninth son of the emperor who came to play with him, realized that something was not going well and immediately ran to the East Palace to ask for help.
Zhao Huan heard that his third brother Zhao Kai went to the palace drunk and angry to make trouble with Wang Lin. Although Zhao Gou repeatedly begged him to come and stop him, Zhao Huan remained indifferent.
He sneered in his heart, "You asked for this. If something happens, you have to bear it yourself. I want to see how my father can protect you this time."
Among Zhao Ji's sons, Zhao Kai is the only one who is as powerful as Zhao Huan.
Not only did he grant the title of King Yun, but he also took charge of the military and political power of several military states. Although he was a remote leader, he still had local influence, which even Zhao Huan could not compare to.
When Zhao Kai found Wang Lin, he had just sent his wife Han Yan back to the Han family and was on his way back.
Passing by the famous Xinghua Tower in Tokyo, he prepared to take his personal protection Yan Qing, Shi Jin and Li Kui inside to have a big meal.
At this time, Zhao Kai came with great momentum.
It goes without saying that it is a sword in the street.
Wang Lin frowned, dodged away, and shouted: "Your Highness, Prince Yun, you are drunk!"
The palace guard behind Zhao Kai looked embarrassed.
The prince got drunk this time and got drunk. He remembered that Concubine Zheng was seriously ill because of Wang Lin and suffered from cold. Seeing that her life was in danger, the frustration and resentment in his heart erupted like a volcano.
As guards, they couldn't stop him at all, and they didn't dare to stop him. Whoever stopped him would die.
Zhao Kai sneered: "Wang Lin, relying on your father's favor, you acted wantonly and killed my princess's brother in battle! Do you still have the law of the Song Dynasty in your eyes? Have you ever seen me, the third son of the emperor, Prince Yun?"
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Wang Lin smiled faintly: "King Yun, you are overthinking. That sincere uncle Zheng Yi disobeyed the order and defied military law. It was so urgent to rush to the aid of the capital at that time, but he delayed the march and even incited the soldiers to rebel. I had to kill him at that time in order to
Proper military discipline!"
Zhao Kai was furious: "Even if he committed the crime first, he is an important official of the imperial court and should be handed over to the three departments of the imperial court for discussion and punishment. Where did you, Wang Lin, get the power to dare to behead an important official of the imperial court at a simple request?"
"My princess is seriously ill because of this and is in critical condition. The Zheng family has suffered a disaster because of this. You deserve to die!"
Zhao Kai slashed at him again with his long sword.
Shi Jin and Li Kui were furious. They didn't care what happened to the third son of the emperor, King Yun. When they saw that their envoy was being chased, they immediately drew their weapons and went forward to fight back.
Fortunately for Shi Jin, Li Kui was so fierce. Wang Lin was worried that Li Kui would chop off Zhao Kai's head with an axe, so he quickly stopped him.
"Stand down and leave it alone! Stand down! Otherwise, military law will be enforced!"
Shi Jin and Li Kui angrily stepped aside.
On the street, a conflict broke out between the prince and the upstart Wang Lin. Many passers-by and merchants gathered around to watch the excitement. Murong Cheng and his daughter were among the crowd.
Murong Wan'er chuckled and said: "Father, this Wang Lin's methods are also cruel. Last time, Concubine Murong's brother Murong Yanda was killed at will. This time, Concubine Yun's brother was killed on the spot. He was offended.
There are so many noble people in the palace, I'm afraid they will cause endless trouble in the future."
Murong Cheng nodded: "Let's see how he handles it."
"King Yun, I know you have a reputation as a virtuous man. Today you are drunk and in a bad mood. You are venting your anger on me. I don't want to meet you in the same way. Please step aside to avoid trouble."
"Wang Lin, what kind of a piece of shit are you? After being favored by heaven, you are so arrogant that you even dare to kill the emperor's relatives. Who do you think you are? Do you think that I, the king, don't dare to kill you?" Zhao Kai
As he was drunk, his words became more and more unpleasant.
Wang Lin's face darkened.
The reason why he endured this temporary anger was not because he was afraid of King Yun, but because he was unwilling to openly conflict with the royal family at this time.
But Zhao Kai came here in anger today, and it was obvious that he could not be kind, which also aroused his anger.
"Let me say it for the last time, Prince Yun, I killed Zheng Yi in order to uphold the military laws and regulations. Don't abandon the public for private reasons and lose your dignity as a prince in full view of the public!"
Zhao Kai struck down with a sword.
If you are shameless, then don’t do it.
Wang Lin sneered and didn't even dodge. He just raised his leg and kicked Zhao Kai away.
At the same time, he seized the sword from Zhao Kai's hand.
The expressions of the imprisoned guards of Yiqian Palace suddenly changed, and they quickly surrounded Zhao Kai, protected him, and helped him up.
"Wang Lin, you are so impudent! How dare you hurt me! I am the third son of the emperor, Prince Yun, Zhao Kai! If anyone comes, kill Wang Lin on the spot without mercy!" Zhao Kai was sore from the kick that he couldn't help but
He started shouting hysterically.
Wang Lin looked up and sneered.
He held Zhao Kai's sword and walked step by step.
His reputation shocked Tokyo. These palace guards knew his martial arts and methods very well, so they didn't dare to become his enemy, so they retreated step by step.
Wang Lin walked a few steps with his sword, then suddenly threw it back, looked coldly at the guards of Prince Yun's palace and said: "Prince Yun is drunk and immoral, take him back to the palace quickly, otherwise the officials will investigate and you will all die!"
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The guards of Prince Yun's Mansion picked up Zhao Kai, put him on the carriage, and left in embarrassment.
Wang Lin looked around at the people watching, turned around and left.
Murong Wan'er had a strange expression on her face: "Father, he actually dared to attack the prince in the street. He is probably the only one in the Song Dynasty court who has such courage."
Murong Cheng sighed: "This shows his methods and strength. It is said that when he defeated the Liao people, he rushed into the battle single-handedly and killed hundreds of Khitan wolf cavalry with one person. This is so brave. Let's go, Wan'er, this
It's such a small matter, I guess the officials in the palace won't dig too deeply into it."
Murong Wan'er chuckled: "Wang Lin will never argue with Prince Yun, but he is afraid that someone will not let Prince Yun go and make this matter a big deal."
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With the prince Zhao Huan taking the lead in the palace, it would be difficult for the official Zhao Ji not to know that Zhao Kai assassinated Wang Lin with a sword in the street after drinking.
Zhao Huan only said a few words, and Zhao Gou, the ninth son of the emperor, became the poor mouthpiece.
Zhao Ji was furious.
"You evil son, how can you be so ridiculous that you dare to assassinate me, a hero of the Song Dynasty, in the street? Wang Lin just solved the crisis in Tokyo and defeated the Liao soldiers. Now that you have done this, how can the people of Tokyo laugh at me, the royal family of the Song Dynasty?"
Zhao Kai, who had just woken up from drunkenness, was summoned to the royal study room to be scolded. Zhao Kai was sober now and felt a little regretful. Although he hated Wang Lin in his heart, if it wasn't for the drunkenness, he would not have done such an assassination in the street.
Here comes the folly of an important minister.
How can this make the Zhao and Song royal family lose face?
Zhao Kai knelt down and begged for mercy.
"My son, I know I was wrong."
"What's the point of being a mere member of the Zheng family? But if you completely turn against Wang Lin because of this, you... are really stupid!" Zhao Ji was so angry that his whole body trembled, and he let some things slip while he was talking, so he quickly stopped him.
Zhao Ji was still angry, so he immediately banned Zhao Kai and shut himself up to think about his mistakes.
At the same time, an oral order was issued to kill Wang Ang, who had been drinking and flirting with Zhao Kai.
After this incident, the Zheng family was even more panicked all day long, and Concubine Zheng, who was sick in bed, became even more ill and was about to die.
News came out from the palace that Zhao Kai swore a poisonous oath in the palace in front of Concubine Zheng, to avenge the Zheng family and Concubine Zheng, and to fight Wang Lin until the end of his life.
When the news came, Wang Lin was indifferent.
Not to mention whether Zhao Kai's story is true or false, even if it is true, why should he be afraid of King Yun.
It was only a few years before the Jin soldiers invaded in an all-out way, and the Zhao and Song royal family could not survive for long. He had never had any hope for the Song Dynasty, which was on the verge of collapse.
No one can save Da Zichao. He asks himself that he does not have the power to save his life.
All he could do was to plan calmly and see if he could extend the life of General Qing of the Northern Song Dynasty for a year or two, and buy time for himself to raise an army to fight against the Jin Dynasty and compete in the world.
In this way, we will protect our country and our Han family’s clothes!