Chapter 231 Siheng, you have made extraordinary achievements for Song Dynasty again!
Chapter 231 Siheng, you have made extraordinary achievements for the Song Dynasty again!
A sudden palace incident did not affect the peace and contentment of the outer city of Tokyo.
Many people in Tokyo didn't even know what happened yesterday, but the loud shouts of killing coming from the direction of the imperial city at night reminded them of the rebellion of Cai Jing's Six Thieves.
The bloodshed and disputes in temples and palaces seemed to be familiar to people under the emperor's feet.
The six thieves rebelled and the Khitan besieged the city...
Especially in the past two years, too many things have happened in Tokyo.
Every morning, various city gates open in all directions - Nanxun Gate, Chenzhou Gate, Dailou Gate, New Song Gate, New Main Gate, Fengqiu Gate, Wansheng Gate... Although the security is higher than usual, the Forbidden Army is ready.
, but still opens its arms to welcome visitors from all directions.
However, it is loose on the outside and tight on the inside. If the people involved in the case want to escape, the imperial guards who have obtained the big list will definitely not be able to do it.
This was Wang Lin's suggestion.
Try to minimize the negative impact of this rebellion. At least, do not affect the normal operation of the capital.
Just when the core power class of the Song Dynasty in the Yanfu Palace were arguing with red faces over whether to kill or not to kill, or how many people to kill, and how to kill, the powerful people in Tokyo were uneasy, fearing that disaster would fall from the sky, and they would close their doors.
While he was not leaving the house, Wang Lin, the biggest contributor to the pacification of the palace, put on his casual clothes, and Zhao Fujin, who also put on his casual skirt, were wandering around the busiest Panlou Street in Tokyo.
There are rows of shops on both sides of the street, and there are so many people walking on the street, sweating like rain.
The two of them wandered together. The shops were filled with a variety of products, such as crowns, headscarves, clothes, skirts and jackets, flowers, pearls, headscarves, saddles and swords, books and antiques, pickled fruits... In short, as long as you can think of it,
All are for sale.
The prosperity of the commodity economy in the Song Dynasty far exceeded that of the previous dynasties.
Wang Lin thought, a big city like Tokyo with a population of more than one million and prosperous commerce is definitely rare in today's world.
Zhao Fujin was wearing the skirt and coat of an ordinary girl, and she also had a newly bought hosta on her head, which cost more than two hundred dollars. To her, this was better than the gold and silver jewelry in the palace.
She held a pack of warm Li He'er roasted chestnuts in her hand, and held Wang Lin's arm with the other. With an unprecedented smile on her pretty face, the two of them followed the crowd towards the Daxiangguo Temple.
If she had a choice, she would rather live in seclusion in the city with Wang Lin and live an ordinary life.
She was really tired of the fine clothes and fine food in the palace, which were also accompanied by the bloodshed.
The palace was in chaos, and the actual defense of the inner palace was temporarily in the hands of the Tiger Guards led by Yan Qing, so Wang Lin easily took Zhao Fujin out of the palace.
In fact, at this moment, Zhao Huan and Zhao Ji's father and son couldn't care about anything else at all.
He estimated that even if Zhao Fujin never returned, they would not find out in a short time.
In the secluded alley behind the Daxiangguo Temple, in front of the "Fuhu Divine General's Mansion" with a plaque inscribed by Emperor Zhao Ji himself, originally there were only a few people and the door of the mansion was closed. However, from the afternoon onwards, many dignitaries from the capital began to come to visit.
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It can be called a bustling city.
Representatives of the Han family - Han Yan's grandfather, the Prince Consort Han Jiayan and his wife, Princess Qi.
Zhao Ji's biological daughter, Emperor Chongde, and her newlywed husband Cao Ti.
Princess Su’s concubine Ren.
Crown Princess Zhu Lian and her father Zhu Bocai, the military governor of Wukang.
In addition, there were the frightened-looking King Yan, the Crown Prince of Wu, the eldest son of Lu Yihao, Lu Deng, the director of the Supervision Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and so on.
Wang Lin and Zhao Fujin went shopping incognito. When they came back, they wanted to have a quiet meal. However, they saw a lot of cars and horses in front of the house. The housekeeper Wang Fu also said that many noble people had come to the house and had been waiting in the hall for a long time.
Zhao Fujin pursed his red lips and said with a sneer: "King Yun has rebelled, and the palace is discussing how to deal with the rest. These are all relevant people. Lin Lang, I advise you not to see them all, so as not to be involved. They are worried.
The reason for being uneasy is just to ask you to intercede to avoid harming my family."
"I think that the officials do not want to bring trouble to the clan and only punish the first culprit. Of course, the prince may have a fierce attitude. These people are frightened and uneasy. Representatives from each family come to me to cast stones and ask for help, but I will not interfere with the decisions of the officials and the prince.
." Wang Lin smiled calmly: "It's okay to meet them once and make them give up. As for the involvement, I'm not afraid."
Zhao Fujin chuckled: "Of course, you are now the great savior in the hearts of the father and the prince. If you open your mouth, they will definitely show some kindness."
After listening to Zhao Fujin's words, Wang Lin felt strange in his heart.
He suddenly remembered a great giant.
"However, the Qi Emperor's aunt and his wife are the grandparents of your wife Han Yan. If you want to avoid seeing them, it would be against etiquette, so you might as well meet them."
Wang Lin pinched Zhao Fujin's cheek and chuckled: "Of course I want to meet him. Just don't be jealous."
Zhao Fujin's face glowed, and he said resentfully: "Why am I jealous? Hey, I don't know if your wife will be able to tolerate me in the future..."
Zhao Fujin sighed again: "There is also the Crown Princess, she is quite pitiful, she only came to you for her sister Zhu Fengying, and their Zhu family. Lin Lang, I am afraid that the Crown Prince brother will attack the Zhu family this time... If
If possible, please advise the prince brother, there are so many people involved in the case, for the sake of the prince, please leave a way for the Zhu family."
Wang Lin was silent for a moment.
Zhu Lian's sister is newly married to Zhao Kai. Although they haven't been together for a long time, she is Princess Yun after all.
Wang Lin estimated that Zhao Huan at this moment must have the intention to anger the Zhu family, but the Zhu family may not actually be involved in Zhao Kai's conspiracy.
"I'll accompany you to meet them. It won't hurt if you meet them once."
Zhao Fujin suddenly said softly. Her beautiful eyes were fixed, looking closely at Wang Lin. There seemed to be expectation and nervousness in her eyes.
Wang Lin smiled bitterly in his heart.
How could he not know the girl's little thoughts? She was forcing him to semi-disclose their affairs in disguise. She was so sensitive at the moment. If Wang Lin refused, she would definitely feel sorry for herself again.
Seeing Wang Lin's calm expression, Zhao Fujin sighed in his heart and couldn't help but lower his head: "If you are in trouble, I won't go for the time being, but sooner or later... we have to meet someone!"
Wang Lin chuckled, and without hesitation, he immediately grabbed Zhao Fujin's cold little hand, "Let's go see them!"
Joy and sweetness leapt onto Zhao Fujin's brows.
In fact, at this moment, she did not doubt that Wang Lin was not committed to her and that his future arrangements for the two of them were inappropriate. It was just that the mind of a girl in love was complicated and changeable, so she was just testing it out.
But at the critical moment, she is not an ordinary girl after all. As a princess of the Song Dynasty, her demeanor will suppress the girl's petty nature.
So before entering the hall, she broke away from Wang Lin's hand, smiled slightly, straightened her posture, and entered side by side with Wang Lin.
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The hall was full of people either from the royal family or relatives of the emperor. Lu Yihao's eldest son, Lu Deng, could only accompany the last seat.
At least before they were convicted and confirmed to have participated in King Yun's rebellion, they were still the first-class dignitaries of the Song Dynasty.
Han Jiayan and Qi Guo were chatting and laughing with everyone in the hall.
Wang Lin listened briefly at the entrance of the hall and realized that these people did not come unexpectedly or meet by chance. Instead, they first went to the Han family to ask for the nod of the Qi princess and her husband, and then Qi brought them to Wang Lin.
After the rebellion subsided last night, Wang Lin led his troops to the East Palace to check. At that time, he met the Crown Princess Zhu Lian. At that time, he saw that Zhu Lian was about to speak but hesitated as if she had something to say. He did not expect that she would actually come today.
In fact, the current situation is that the order in the palace has not been completely restored, and Zhao Huan can't care about anything else, otherwise it will be difficult for Zhu Lian to leave the palace.
Wang Lin and Zhao Fujin walked into the hall side by side with smiles on their faces.
Everyone looked at him with shock.
The young man in front of him is brave and calm. Although his power is hidden, he still takes the lead.
Just last night, this man led his army to suppress the rebellion and saved the Song Dynasty and General Qing.
And I heard that in that main hall, with the three-foot Emperor's Sword, he killed the new champion Qin Hui and shocked the officials!
However, King Yun's rebel army collapsed without a fight under the sweep of three thousand Fuhu cavalry under his command. How majestic this is!
Han Jiayan suddenly felt proud in his heart, this was his grandson-in-law! This shows how wise the Han family made the decision to marry Wang Lin at that time.
Crown Princess Zhu Lian's pretty face was complicated, and there was something strange in her eyes. She unexpectedly recalled the scene when Wang Lin sneaked into her bedroom in the East Palace that night and held her in his arms!
This was the first time for Emperor Chongde and her consort Cao Ti to see Wang Lin. They were shocked to see Wang Lin so young.
Chongde immediately saw the fifth sister Zhao Fujin and remembered some scandals between Zhao Fujin and Wang Lin. Seeing the two of them appearing together, he felt happy in his heart.
King Yun was defeated and committed suicide. Of course, the first ones to bear the brunt of the impact were her brothers and sisters. She knew Wang Lin's current importance. If the fifth sister really had an affair with Wang Lin, then Wang Lin should listen to what she said, right?
The one who responded fastest was the Princess of Qi.
She was Han Yan's grandmother, and she immediately remembered Maode's attempt to recruit Wang Lin as his consort, and she became wary.
Crown Princess Zhu Lian's penetrating gaze passed over Wang Lin and landed on Zhao Fujin. She forced a smile and said, "Sister Maode!"
Emperor Chongde and her consort Cao Ti looked at each other and stood up first.
With these two couples taking the lead, except Princess Qi and Han Jiayan, as well as the Crown Princess Zhu Lian, everyone else stood up, including the Crown Princess's father Zhu Bocai, to greet them.
Wang Lin smiled slightly, and first bowed his hands to the two people from Qi State and saluted: "I have met my grandfather and grandmother."
They all bowed their hands in greeting: "I've met the Crown Princess, I've met all of you!"
However, Zhao Fujin smiled lightly and saluted the Princess of Qi: "Maode has met Huang Guzu. Master Wang sent me out of the palace to Sister Yupan's house on the order of my father. I heard that you are here, so I came to take a look...
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Zhao Fujin gave an excuse casually without careful consideration, and it is basically untenable.
Anyway, she didn't care about this. She had already made her decision. Even if she didn't want to be the princess this time, she wouldn't leave Wang Lin for another half step... It didn't matter whether these people believed it or not.
Everyone exchanged some pleasantries before taking their seats.
Wang Lin sat there, silent.
He knew that these Tokyo dignitaries had broken bones and connected tendons. At least these people who came here were inextricably related to the Han family.
Otherwise, they would not dare to risk being questioned by the palace at this very special juncture and rush to Wang Lin's side.
And since it was Han Jiayan and Qi Guo who were the matchmakers, Wang Lin had to give these people some face for the sake of his wife Han Yan.
With the political acumen of the princess of Qi, she shouldn't bring trouble to herself, right? Wang Lin thought.
The princess of Qi glanced suspiciously at Wang Lin and Zhao Fujin. She wanted to ask what happened, but she felt that people were talking too much and it was not the time to ask about this matter. Besides, she came today because of Yun.
The aftermath of Wang Mou's rebellion.
"Si Heng, you went to Beijing to put down the rebellion under the emperor's order, and you really made a great contribution to the Song Dynasty. I heard that at this time, the officials, the prince, and the cabinet ministers were discussing the aftermath in Yanfu Palace. You, the biggest
Why did the hero come out of the palace instead?"
Qi Guo smiled and said, "How about my Yan'er in Qingzhou?"
Wang Lin cupped his hands and said, "To my grandmother, everything is fine with Yan'er in Qingzhou. She is pregnant and is resting in her mansion."
Although Han Yan's pregnancy was mentioned in her letters home, Qi Guo and Han Jiayan couldn't help but beam with joy when they heard Wang Lin say it in person.
As Wang Lin's wife, Han Yan was able to give birth to an heir in time, which played a vital role in consolidating her status in the Wang family.
"Very good, very good! Si Heng, I would like to congratulate you and your wife on the birth of your son." Qi Guo glanced at Zhao Fujin deliberately.
My granddaughter already has a child, what else can you do? Humph, wait until I enter the palace in a few days and then talk to the emperor about this matter.
Zhao Fujin's mouth twitched softly, but he said in his heart: Humph, I will give birth too.
Ahem.
The princess of Qi knew that the matter was urgent and now was not the time for family conversation, so she said in a serious voice: "Siheng, King Yun's rebellion is really unexpected. I did not expect that this gentle and talented person belongs to the royal family.
The number one child is so heartbroken and crazy... Fortunately, the official family and the prince are fine, which is a blessing among misfortunes!"
"Si Heng, I know that King Yun's rebellion is of great importance, but if a large number of innocent people are implicated, it will not be a good thing for the Song Dynasty... I wonder what the officials and the prince have to say about this matter?"
Wang Lin shook his head: "I don't know yet. After all, I am a foreign minister. Although I am ordered to hold the Emperor's Sword to quell the rebellion, it is up to you to decide how to decide after the rebellion. I will not participate."
Wang Lin said a simple word and completely blocked the words of flattery that those present were about to open their mouths.
Crown Princess Zhu Lian opened her mouth and swallowed it again.
What she should beg for most is the prince. In fact, she asked for it this morning, but Zhao Huan had a dark face and said nothing. This made her feel that the Zhu family might be implicated, so she hurriedly and secretly left the palace with her father Zhu Bocai.
Wang family.
Emperor Chongde hesitated, stood up and bowed to Zhao Fujin: "Fifth sister, sister, I..."
Zhao Fujin knew that the Chongde couple were entrusted by the brothers Wang Guifei and Prince Yun. Of course, she herself was worried about being implicated, and was now in a panic.
Seeing Zhao Fujin's stiff expression, Chongde couldn't help but shed tears. His knees softened and he knelt in front of Zhao Fujin and cried out pitifully: "Please Fifth Sister, please save us!"
As soon as she knelt down, the consort Cao Ti naturally also knelt down.