As a relatively independent palace area in the Imperial Palace of the Northern Song Dynasty, Yanfu Palace was originally a recreational place for the emperor and empress. It was not large in scale. When Zhao Ji was enjoying the singing and dancing music, he felt that the palace was too small and wanted to expand it.
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As the thought came to his mind, Zhao Ji suddenly felt a sense of relief.
Because the expansion of the palace was something that I wouldn't have dared to think about a month ago, but now I can make arrangements according to my own wishes.
He is finally a real official of the Great Song Dynasty, a real person in the world, not the Eleventh Brother that the stupid old man said!
In fact, according to historical development, Yanfu Palace will be greatly expanded in more than a year and become elegant and comfortable. Song Huizong spent most of his time in this palace.
During the expansion process, Cai Jing was the chief engineer, and five internal officials, Tong Guan, Yang Jian, Jia Xiang, He Xing, and Lan Congxi, were responsible for supervising the construction. These five people all understood Zhao Ji's thoughts. In order to compete, they
He tried his best to make the part he undertook more magnificent, but after the construction was completed, there was no distinction between them, so "Yanfu Palace" got another name, "Yanfu Five".
At this time, Yang Jian, one of the "Five Yanfus", came to Zhao Ji with small steps and bowed down: "Official, I have something to report to you."
Zhao Ji's eyes were mainly focused on the graceful figure of the dancer, he glanced at the chamberlain casually, and responded: "Is there something going on at the Tianning Festival banquet? Let the etiquette department handle it as appropriate!"
After seeing Tong Guan's majestic appearance, and looking at Yang Jian, who was white-faced and beardless and had a feminine demeanor, Zhao Ji was a little uncomfortable with it. Thinking about how loyal Tong Guan was to the point where no bones were left, he could only build a tomb and let the Queen Mother completely
Falling down, I suddenly thought of good things in my heart.
"It's a pity that Tong Guan is not Lieutenant Li. His official rank does not reach the third rank, which is not enough for a posthumous title. Otherwise, it would be good to give him the posthumous title of 'Zhongmin'..."
"The official family, Guo Kai, the envoy of the Neihai Province, entered Funing Palace and had a secret conversation with the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother was furious and suspected of writing an edict..."
Looking at the graceful body of the dancing girl, thinking about Tong Guan's posthumous title in his mind, Yang Jian's slightly trembling voice came to his ears.
So Zhao Ji didn't hear it clearly the first time. It wasn't until the other party repeated it that he suddenly said: "What did you say?"
Yang Jian had no choice but to repeat it again and add some details: "Report to the officials, according to the observation of the chamberlain of Funing Palace, the pen and ink have been moved. The Queen Mother should have written the edict, but it was not written on paper...
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Zhao Ji narrowed his eyes, waved the dancer and other maids to retreat, and murmured: "If it's not on the paper, where is it?"
Yang Jian was silent.
Zhao Ji felt excited all over and his face quickly turned pale.
Under normal circumstances, the ministers who drafted the imperial edict must have a bachelor's degree from the Zhaowen Museum, the Historical Museum, and the Jixian Academy. The official opened the mouth, and the minister polished it before submitting it to the official for reading. After confirmation, the imperial edict was officially issued and presented to the Queen Mother.
However.
Since she was seriously ill and no longer managed the government, those ministers naturally stopped going to Funing Palace, and Zhao Ji did not take over the power in a hurry to avoid the censor accusing him of being unfilial, so now the government affairs are left to the imperial city.
Side processing.
Under such circumstances, if Empress Dowager Xiang wanted to draw up a move, she could only write it herself. If paper was no longer needed, what would it be written on? What content would it be written on?
The Empress Dowager was angry and unfazed as she did not do anything wrong, but Zhao Ji knew very well that the assassination of Empress Dowager Xiang was inseparable from Tong Guan, and although he did not instruct Tong Guan to do this, he was indeed involved.
Could it be that... something happened?
Seeing Zhao Ji's expression change to this point, Yang Jian confirmed his suspicion. Thinking that he was so close to the power to stabilize the throne, he suddenly became excited. His voice was low but decisive: "Please don't worry, officials, I have sent someone to keep an eye on Guo Ji."
Kai, this person is still in the palace, just waiting for orders from the officials!"
Zhao Ji opened his mouth and said in a panic: "How can the Queen Mother explain it? According to Yang Duzhi's intention, is it to take the person directly?"
Yang Jian was startled.
After his observation during this period, he knew that this man was a man of deep scheming and means. Perhaps foreign ministers did not like such an official, but internal officials especially liked it, because with such a master, they had the opportunity to show off their talents.
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Unexpectedly, faced with such an imminent and important decision, the official's subconscious reaction was to shirk? What does it mean to make decisions according to one's own wishes, as a little eunuch?
Yang Jian was not panic at first, but he was a little panicked after being treated like this. After thinking about it, he gritted his teeth and said: "The Queen Mother is seriously ill, and the officials' filial piety is known both inside and outside. Then Guo Kai must be stirring up trouble and inciting affection between mother and son! There is no need for officials to do so.
Worry, these thieves should all be removed, and we will put this matter to rest and prevent the news from leaking out!"
The meaning of his words was very clear. A fool knew how to choose between a Queen Mother who was about to die of illness and an official who was only 18 years old. What's more, the Queen Mother was now in the Imperial Palace, where they were all their spies. What really happened?
, how do foreign ministers know?
Zhao Ji's face slowly recovered. He had just ascended the throne for less than eight months, and he really had no choice but to retreat. He nodded and said: "Yang Duzhi is so loyal, I am very relieved. However, this matter was ultimately done by the governor of Guo."
After all, there is still a thief outside the palace who is instigating it, and we must find out!"
Yang Jian said in embarrassment: "I'm afraid I'm powerless to deal with matters outside the palace..."
Among the internal officials, the one who has the most influence on matters outside the palace is undoubtedly Tong Guan. Although Yang Jian and others also have some spies, compared with the manpower accumulated by Li Xiancheng and Tong Guan for two generations, they are not weak at all.
In the meantime, where can we find manpower?
Zhao Ji pursed his lips and felt that things were getting tricky. If Guo Kai really had that form of edict on him, he would never be allowed to take him out of the palace. But if this matter was done by Guo Kai alone, he didn't believe it.
Thinking of those foreign ministers, Zhang Dun, Zeng Bu, Cai Bian, Han Zhongyan... Zhao Ji's eyes flickered and he immediately locked on Zhang Dun, but thinking of that old and tough face, he couldn't help but get a headache.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Yang Jian looked at the words and whispered: "Officials, why don't I go and capture the Guo thief first, and execute him for questioning, don't be afraid or not!"
Zhao Ji immediately shook his head: "No! No! The empress is seriously ill, how can she be stimulated again?"
Yang Jian was puzzled at first, and then after thinking about it, he understood that what the official was most worried about was the Queen Mother's physical condition.
It's not that I'm afraid that she'll be seriously ill, but it's that I'm afraid that she'll survive. Now that I've written one edict, can't I write a second and third edict? Or even just summon the ministers? So what?
Yang Jian also fell silent.
Although he wanted to please the officials and get re-employment, he was not as fierce as Tong Guan who practiced martial arts all day long, so he still dared not do some things.
Moreover, Tong Guan was also blackmailed by Guo Kai and forced into a corner. Yang Jian was only participating at the moment, so how could he do such a tragic human act with no way out?
Zhao Ji actually hoped that Yang Jian would dare to come forward like Tong Guan at this time. Seeing that the other party did not take the initiative to ask, he couldn't help but be secretly disappointed. He opened his mouth and did not dare to give such an instruction. He rolled his eyes and said: "You go
Call the deputy governor and the head of the chamberlain, I have something to give you."
When Yang Jian heard this, he became anxious. The competition among internal officials was much more intense than that of foreign ministers. How could he be willing to let others share the credit? He hurriedly said: "Please rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter!"
Get this done!"
Zhao Ji was secretly proud and waved his hand: "Go!"
When Yang Jian retreated all the way and was out of sight, Zhao Ji still issued the order: "Go and summon the deputy governor and the head of the chamberlain!"
Unlike the group of courtiers outside, this group of eunuchs can only rely on him as an official, and they can use it with more confidence. This matter cannot be delayed and must be resolved as quickly as possible, so whether Yang Jian can handle it or not, several other people in the palace
All eunuchs in power should make good use of them.
After the arrangements were completed, Zhao Ji sat back down, but was no longer in the mood for a feast.
Thinking that he had finally been in power, but had unexpected twists and turns, this elegant and noble official looked at Funing Palace and finally couldn't contain the hatred in his heart. When no one was paying attention, he angrily sighed: "Old man"
, why aren’t you dead yet!”
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Under the protection of four or five confidants, Guo Kai subconsciously put his hands on his belt and walked quickly.
He didn't want to make such an obvious move, but with his violently beating heart and uncontrollable tension, he couldn't help but stroke his belt, over and over again.
Because there is a secret edict written personally by the Queen Mother and hidden in the belt.
It is to imitate the story of the Emperor Xian of the Later Han Dynasty.
Originally there was no need to go to such trouble, but Empress Dowager Xiang knew very well the current layout of the court.
If all the important ministers were recruited together, then when faced with this news that came like a bolt from the blue, the ministers' first reaction would definitely be to be the first to quarrel.
After all, supporting an official to rise to power is crucial to the power that the new and old parties will occupy in the court.
Based on this, the truth is not important, only overcoming the other party is important. If Zhang Dun supports deposing the emperor, then the officials of the old party will definitely oppose it unanimously and raise various questions.
Therefore, even though Empress Dowager Xiang did not like Xin Dang and Zhang Dun, she knew that only Xin Dang and Zhang Dun could carry out such a major event.
into the hands of Zhang Dun.
When the prime minister was ready, he led the ministers of the new party and entered the palace with this imperial edict. They launched an attack with thunderous force and abolished the establishment. When the overall situation was decided, the old party was helpless.
Guo Kai greatly admired the Queen Mother's strategizing and felt that the matter was already flawless and only needed to be executed smoothly.
But when the matter came to pass, with this secret edict in his body, he was still so nervous that his legs trembled.
The confidants and servants around him didn't know what happened, but they were infected by it and were ready to prepare.
So, when Yang Jian and his men appeared in front, they immediately exclaimed: "Save the envoy! No, Yang Douzhi and his men blocked the road in front!"
"how come!"
Guo Kai suddenly changed his color, but at this time he did not take any chances. He immediately realized that the other party was coming for him, or to be precise, for the belt around his waist. He turned around and ran away without saying a word: "
You block it!"
"Stop! Stop!!"
Angry shouts came from behind him immediately. Guo Kai turned around subconsciously and saw his cronies being beaten to the ground by the opponent, and then a stick fell down...
This is a deadly move!
His legs suddenly moved faster, and he was able to escape the people behind him, but soon he desperately heard the voices of the servants shouting from the front and side.
Obviously, the opponent is surrounding him from several directions and he must be caught.
Guo Kai's eyes were full of hesitation, filled with sorrow and anger: "Saint! Saint! Is this old slave going to betray your trust again?"
He glanced around and suddenly saw a lake not far away that was expanded by digging out a spring. A dike was built in the lake to connect the pavilion. Suddenly an idea came to him. He went to the edge first, took off his clothes and followed a stone.
He stuffed it into the gap and ran towards the lake.
When all this was done, the pursuers had already appeared in the sight behind him, and Guo Kai suddenly shouted: "Saint! I am loyal to you!!"
After all, jump into the lake!
This scene fell in the eyes of Yang Jian in the distance. He was shocked and angry, and shouted filial piety: "Quick! Go and bring him up!"
The waiters who knew how to swim jumped in one by one, creating waves of water.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the lake, and no one paid attention to a big golden-black cat not far away behind. It jumped lightly from the top of the wall. After landing silently, the cat's claws pawed at the cracks in the stone for a few times.
He took out the belt hidden inside, pressed it again, and after confirming that there was something inside, he picked it up, jumped lightly, and disappeared without a trace.