The reason why I guessed it was Zhao Can was not without purpose!
First of all, this assassination was obviously connected with the action against him. Otherwise, if there were not those people to stop him and Wei Qin not to come forward, Long Nian would have traveled smoothly. There were Forbidden Army around and the people were extremely far away. Even if these people were arranged , and couldn't rush in front of the dragon chariot at all.
Secondly, Wei Qin's appearance itself is full of doubts. The news from Anye Pavilion has shown that Wei Qin has no connection with Ye Yong's family, whether it is overt or covert.
In addition, the timing of Zhao Gou's appearance is also extremely clever.
At that time, some people knelt down to Zhao Gou, and they were in front of Zhao Shen. This was obviously premeditated! Under such circumstances, it was unreasonable for Zhao Gou, even if he was the Supreme Emperor, to come forward.
As the saying goes, there is only one day in the sky! Now that Zhao Shen is in power, if there are no other factors affecting it, how could Zhao Gou come forward to suppress Zhao Shen and reduce the majesty of the royal family?
Just like the conversation with Shi Hao that night, it was not easy for others to invite Zhao Gou, but it was not difficult for Zhao Quan who was like Zhao Gou back then!
Connecting these aspects, if the assassination is placed on Zhao Xu, everything will make sense.
As a prince, Zhao Xu is far away from Lin'an, but it will not be difficult if his subordinates arrange their arrangements in the White Lotus Society in advance! It would not be surprising even if the final mastermind behind the White Lotus Society is Zhao Xu himself, Shen Tang.
Although Zhao Shen was insulated from that position after Zhao Shen ascended the throne, the fight for the throne had always been cruel and dark. Shen Tang would never believe that Zhao Xu had no idea in his heart.
At least, in one branch of the White Lotus Club, someone borrowed a chicken to lay an egg and cultivated a force of their own.
This assassination was considered a temporary plan. Once successful, Zhao Xu would be the best candidate for the throne, although the possibility of success is not high.
However, even if he failed, Zhao Quan would not have any losses. After all, Zhao Quan would definitely wipe out all those behind the assassination. The clues about the assassination master had been cut off after the White Lotus Society was traced.
At least, it will never be implicated in Zhao Can.
"However, it is a doubtful point whether Ye Yong and others were deceived or participated in this assassination!"
Shen Tang said to himself.
After saying that, Shen Tang shook his head, "It should be certain that they were secretly connected with that person, but it is impossible to say that they had the guts to plan and participate in this assassination.
After all, even if Ye Yong and Tang Si retreat a few times, they don’t want to be regarded as spearmen."
"Then, the only thing to do now is to verify whether this black hand is actually the same person!"
"Someone is coming..."
"I've met the Marquis!"
A waiter walked in quietly.
"Your name is Wang Xi?"
"Don't dare to dirty the Marquis's ears with a cheap name, just call me Xiaoxizi!"
"Well, Xiao Xizi, how many years have you been in the palace?"
"I entered the palace at the age of seven, and it has been nine years! Fortunately, the steward took a fancy to him, gave him this name, and adopted him as his adopted son..." The little Xizi hurriedly replied.
"Song Kai?"
"grown ups!"
"Come here with six hundred taels of silver notes!"
Not long after, Song Kai came back with a stack of banknotes!
Shen Tang said to the little Xizi, "Several servants should have been accompanying the emperor in the palace, but now they have been wronged to serve in my palace. This is my thoughts. Two hundred taels of them will be with you, and the other two hundred taels will be with you." The four hundred taels were divided with several others."
"The villain dare not let the Marquis spend money!"
Xiao Xizi waved her hands hurriedly, but her eyes showed joy and a bit of desire!
Although the power of the eunuchs in the Song Dynasty was not as good as that of other dynasties, their treatment was not bad. However, the ones who truly lived a comfortable life were those with the same level of royal power.
Even if they get a little salary, they can't keep these unworthy little servants.
One or two hundred taels of silver was already a huge amount of money for them.
The eunuchs of the Song Dynasty are indeed very different from other dynasties. For example, the eunuchs of the Song Dynasty can be officials in a serious manner.
For example, Tong Guan was once in charge of the Privy Council, and was even named Duke of Chu and King of Guangyang County! The great eunuch Yang Jian also served as the military governor of Changhua, Taifu, etc.
Moreover, these eunuchs could not only marry wives, but also take concubines, which is why it was not surprising that Shen Tang had given Wang Quan a house before.
Of course, the current royal power is not as powerful as that of Tong Guan, Yang Jian and others back then. However, it is almost universally known that they also have several wives and concubines outside.
It’s no wonder that Master Zhu Xi later cursed, “The ancients set up eunuchs because they could enter the palace only after they were dehumanized.
Nowadays, they all have wives and concubines, and they live in the highest rank..."
However, in any case, due to the restrictions on their rights, the eunuchs in the Song Dynasty were far different from those in the later Ming Dynasty.
Seeing Xiao Xizi's refusal, Shen Tang waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. I am familiar with the nobles among you. Even if I know about these things, I won't care about them. Moreover, I still have something to entrust to the chamberlain." .”
The so-called noble people refer to the royal power.
When Xiao Xizi heard this, he could only take the bank note happily but carefully, "Thank you Lord Marquis for the reward. As for the entrustment, I don't dare to respond. Before coming here, my godfather told me to obey the Lord Marquis in everything." Order, if the Marquis has something to do, just give me the order."
"It's nothing else. I am deeply favored by the officials. Even though I have left the palace, I still make the officials worried.
Therefore, early tomorrow morning, I would like to ask the chamberlain to enter the palace and send a message to the nobles, so as to reassure the officials!"
"The Marquis is loyal to the Lord, and the officials will naturally remember the Marquis. Early tomorrow morning, I will come to pay my respects to the Marquis, and then go to the palace to deliver a message to my godfather!"
"That's it, you'll have a lot of work!"
Xiao Xizi quickly saluted and then retreated.
There was no words all night, but early the next morning, Xiao Xizi came to take care of him. Shen Tang handed him a letter he had written and asked him to enter the palace and bring it to the king.
Although the streets are now under martial law, Xiao Xizi is a palace servant and was ordered to take care of the Shen Mansion. Naturally, no one stopped him along the way. After entering the palace, he found Wang Quan and said respectfully, "Godfather, Zhongwu Hou Rang'er sent a letter to his godfather, saying that he was in good health and there was no need to let the officials worry about him!"
"oh?
This is a happy event!"
Wang Quan smiled.
The little Xizi hesitated for a moment, then took out two hundred taels of silver notes, "This is a reward from Marquis Zhongwu, a total of six hundred taels, and the rest will be divided among others. This portion is a filial piety to my godfather!"
Wang Quan slapped Xiao Xizi on the head with satisfaction, "It's your cleverness, but since it was rewarded by Marquis Zhongwu, you just accept it. Godfather still doesn't have such a small amount of money?"
However, in front of the Marquis, you must work diligently, this is also your fate."
"Thank you godfather!"
Xiao Xizi happily agreed.
"You wait here first while we go to send a message to the official family. We will see if there is a reply to the Marquis later!"