The snow scene is a gift from heaven and earth. It was neither preserved by Yao nor destroyed by Jie.
There was also a snow viewing banquet being held in the Prince's Mansion of Qingling County. Several of Zhao Zongshi's brothers, plus his retainer Meng Yang, six or seven people gathered together and drank wine absentmindedly. Because of Zhao Zongshi's usual simplicity, the scene was
Naturally, it was very shabby, but for those present, even the delicacies from the mountains and seas were tasteless. The coldness on their faces was thick, and it was actually seven times colder than the ice and snow outside.
"I haven't seen such a stunning snow scene for many years." Seeing the dull atmosphere, Meng Yang pretended to be relaxed and said with a smile, "Why don't we write poems about the snow?"
"How can there be such leisure and leisure?" Zhao Zonghan, who was brought back from Yanzhou by Han Qi last year, rolled his eyes at him impatiently and said: "Whatever poems, lyrics and songs are, they are all moaning without illness, which is annoying!"
"This poem of mine will definitely not make Brother Sixteen bored." Meng Yang laughed and said, "If you don't believe me, just listen." He said in a long voice: "If the sky falls, it will snow but not rain. When the snow falls on the ground, it turns into rain. It turns into rain."
Rain will cause trouble, it would be better if it rained in the first place..."
Everyone thought he was going to write some acid words, but unexpectedly he started writing limericks. They couldn't help but laugh. Zhao Zonghan suddenly became energetic and strongly requested to compose a poem: "Sir, you don't eat shit when you eat, and when you eat, it turns into shit."
It’s too much trouble to become shit, why not just eat shit in the first place!”
Everyone laughed, but Meng Yang's smile was a little forced. Zhao Zongyi comforted him: "Sixteen is a rough guy, sir, don't take it to heart." Then he glared at Zhao Zonghan and said, "I still haven't apologized to you, sir."
"It's okay, it's okay, Brother Sixteen is just joking." Meng Yang laughed quickly and said, "My lord, don't take it seriously."
"That's right, Lao Meng didn't take it seriously, brother, don't take it seriously." Zhao Zonghan said with a smile on his face.
"Oh, it's too vulgar." Zhao Zongyi shook his head and said with a smile, "It's too vulgar." Even so, a look of doting appeared on his face.
"Sixteen" Zhao Zongshi frowned and said: "I heard that you have gone crazy again these days and beat people in the house every day. This is not allowed! Don't get into trouble at such a critical time!"
"I don't have the patience of Thirteenth Brother. If I feel unhappy, I will hit someone." Zhao Zonghan lowered his face and shouted: "You don't let me go out to cause trouble, even if I pinch two servants? Do you want me to live?
Can’t you choke yourself to death?!”
"You!" Zhao Zongshi frowned and Dan Yao scolded him.
"Alas," Zhao Zongyou sighed sadly: "Thirteenth brother, don't blame Sixteenth. Even people like him can see clearly that the person who wants the officials is not you, but that boy Zhao Zongji... In fact, why should we?
Don’t you want to suffocate yourself to death?”
The layer of window paper that everyone had been afraid to say was finally broken. Zhao Zongshi's face turned pale, and for a long time, it was as if all his energy and spirit had been pulled out of his body.
"If you ask me, I still blame my father for making such a mess!" Zhao Zonghui said with a sullen face: "On his deathbed, he entrusted his thirteenth brother to Han Qi like an orphan. Who knew that the old man was a silver-colored wax gun?
He looked so majestic, but he tricked us to death!"
"That's right, I heard Wu Kui say that if he had stopped him, Wen Yanbo wouldn't have been able to get up." Zhao Zongyou also said angrily: "In the end, this old man was so blind that he thought the jackal was a good person, and Wen Yanbo became the Jixian.
Prime Minister, Thirteen is the crown prince, so he is allowed to mess with Huang!"
"You can't say that." Zhao Zongyi shook his head and said: "We all can see how much wind and rain Xianggong Han has blocked for Thirteen. The reason why he missed a move this time is because the official's attitude suddenly changed.
reason."
"It's not Wen Yanbo's fault," Zhao Zonghan muttered.
"If only it were that simple." Zhao Zongyou shook his head and said, "I just told the truth and made Thirteen unhappy."
Zhao Zongshi shook his head, smiled miserably, and opened his mouth but no sound came out.
"But at the moment of life and death, if you continue to deceive yourself and others, there is really no way to survive!" Zhao Zongyou said solemnly: "Actually, I have had this feeling for a long time. The officials treat Zhao Zongji much better than they treat you, but I always feel that the public
It was hard to disobey him, and he had the support of Mr. Han.
With the temperament of an official, he would probably put aside his personal preferences and choose a popular commander for the Song Dynasty!"
"Yes, if you become a prince at the age of thirteen, the world will be stable. Zhao Zongji's words are not popular at all. They say that the emperor is very obedient to his advice. Why is he so paranoid this time? It's really hard to figure out." Zhao Zonghui sighed.
road.
"It's meaningless to discuss this now." Zhao Zongyou shook his head and said: "If the officials dare to delay the appointment of the crown prince for another year, they are clearly going against the officials."
"Nangqiu, let's try it!" Zhao Zonghan said with wide eyes: "If you make me angry, kill Zhao Zongji and see how a dead man can become a prince?!"
These words may have been made out of anger, but the eyes of all the brothers flashed. If Zhao Zongji could be killed, wouldn't it be all over and everything would be fine?
But then I thought about it, if this happens, everyone will doubt Zhao Zongshi! The reason why Li Shimin dared to carry out the Xuanwumen coup was because he was sure to take down Li Yuan. Is Zhao Zongshi sure that he can suppress Zhao Zhen now? It has been more than 40 years.
The emperor has long been a natural existence. Unless we can make him "die like a lamp going out", we can't even think about it!
As for regicide, Zhao Zongshi almost lost his mind just thinking about it.
"Sixteen, shut up!" He came back to his senses and said angrily: "No one can protect you if such words spread!"
"Brother, don't worry." Zhao Zonghan raised his head and said with red eyes: "Now I know that he was the one who caused the trouble when I was sent to Yanzhou! It is only natural that I seek revenge from him. A good man does his job as a good man, and I can't harm you."
!”
When he started shouting, the atmosphere in the room became a bit tragic.
"Brother Sixteen has a commendable ambition and a pitiable heart!" Meng Yang, who had been silent all this time, said with a look of sadness on his face: "But we haven't reached that stage yet."
"Why didn't you get to that point?" Zhao Zonghan gritted his teeth and said, "Do you have to wait for Zhao Zongji to enter the East Palace before you give up?"
"Sixteen, calm down." Zhao Zongyi stopped and said, "Listen to what Mr. Meng has to say."
Zhao Zonghan still listened to his elder brother. He shut his mouth when he heard this and stared at Meng Yang fiercely.
"When I first heard that Zhao Zongji was going to make him a prince, I felt like the sky was about to collapse. But then I thought about it, so what if he made him a prince? Who said that the prince would definitely be the prince? Besides, the officials made it so
In the year of great calamity, there will be no crown prince in the next year, so there is still time, and the hearts of the people are still on our side, with this we have hope!" Meng Yang said and glanced at Zhao Zongshi.
Zhao Zongshi knew that he was referring to the "transfer foil" and couldn't help but his eyes lit up. He made up his mind and said: "Yes. The one who laughs at the end is the winner. Since ancient times, there have been many examples of princes who were deposed. Let's be honest.
Don’t be discouraged by a momentary rudeness!”
"Your Majesty's words are extremely good!" Meng Yangcun applauded: "We did suffer a sap this time. But think about it carefully, what did we suffer?"
Everyone looked at each other in shock. Yes, in fact, Zhao Zongshi didn't hurt a hair at all. Instead, he got a Kaifeng governor who was regarded as the crown prince. It's just that Zhao Zongji made the prince a prince, and everyone was jealous!
"Mr. Meng's words are so inspiring!" Zhao Zongyi said with a smile after hearing this: "Yes, we didn't suffer at all. It's just that the fat in our mouths was eaten by others, so we felt that we suffered. But every time the government and opposition parties change, everyone knows that Thirteen
My brother is what people want. Even if the emperor is more partial to Zhao Zongji, he still doesn't dare to say, "Thousands of people will come to me! Let the thirteenth brother be the governor of Kaifeng. This is the best proof!"
"Half of the brothers-in-law of the two houses are our people. No matter how useless Han Qi is, he can still beat Wen Yanbo. As for Zeng Gongliang, he is more like the clay Buddha in the temple. In fact, in the center, we are still stronger!" Zhao Zonghui also trembled!
He cheered up, raised his brows and said: "As for the courtiers, 99% of them are facing us. But they are still not strong enough. Just standing on the side and lending support is not considered an ally. We have to make them work harder!"
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"I think so too." Zhao Zongyou nodded and said: "Before, we only relied on my father's little help. How much effort can we expect from others? Now we have to come up with something useful!"
"What do you mean?" everyone asked.
"It is said that there must be brave men under heavy rewards!" Zhao Zongyou said in a deep voice: "If you take out all the official positions, titles, and national funds, whoever is willing to work hard will be given high-ranking officials and huge rewards! Of course, everything must be done
It was only fulfilled after Thirteen ascended to the throne, it depends on their ability!"
Everyone applauded in unison, but Zhao Zongshi felt unhappy. He secretly thought that the world would not be yours in the future anyway, so of course he would not feel bad if he imposed arbitrary rewards. How do you want me to take over this family in the future? But then I thought about it, the premise of everything is that I must be able to sit down.
Get that position! Using yourself to save others, he simply couldn't imagine what kind of situation he would be in if Zhao Zongji took the position...
Seeing that he didn't object, the brothers divided the work. You go and contact who, and I deal with which ones. After talking about some details, we left.
After everyone left, Zhao Zongshi leaned back in his chair tiredly and asked in a low voice: "Is Lao Jiu's idea reliable?"
"Cooperating with that thing may have some effect." Without the outsiders, Meng Yang spoke more boldly, and said softly: "But to be honest, don't expect the ministers to force the emperor to submit. Once the two sides are deadlocked, how will you do it, Your Majesty?"
What? Isn’t that just putting yourself on the stove to bake?”
"You have to go through all the trouble, not for anything else, just to make them invest as deeply as possible. Only in this way can they be determined to protect you to the end!" Meng Yang said, changing the subject: "Actually, Mr. Sixteenth
Although he is a rough man, he got to the point today." His voice became deeper and more beguiling: "Your Majesty, although no one wants to be like Li Shimin unless it is absolutely necessary, we must be fully prepared!"
"Ah!" Zhao Zongshi's expression changed and he said, "It's more than that!"
"As for that!" Meng Yang turned blue and hissed: "Your Majesty, the situation is actually far worse than we imagined..."
Due to some personal reasons, I can only update once a day recently, and update regularly at 8 o'clock every morning. I ask for your understanding. In May, you will see a brand new me, an upgraded version of me, and a steadily updated me... Again, I ask for your understanding.