Today's Bachelor Chen is as noble as the lotus on the snow-capped mountains, and as elegant as the white crane whose feathers are dust-free.
But the officials of Kaifeng Prefecture could never forget that desperate Saburo who was as cunning as a fox, as ruthless as a wolf, and as brave as a tiger! They clearly remembered that because Chen Ke was assassinated by Gui Fanlou, he suggested to Bao Longtu to eliminate Wu.
Worry Cave.
At that time, they secretly laughed at this man's overestimation of his capabilities and were waiting to see his joke. Who knew that Chen Ke actually used the flood that had never happened in a century to pour into Wuyou Cave, forced him from the ground to the ground, and then mobilized the imperial army to destroy him!
They all remember very clearly that in that carnage-like rain battle, Chen Ke pointed his sword at the enemy, and the heroic appearance of the ghosts and gods defeated Yi!
They couldn't forget that in the last lair of Wuyou Cave, all the more than a hundred fierce bandits had their heads removed... In fact, it was not Chen Ke's fault. He was busy healing Yue'e's wounds at that time. But
Whoever made him the protagonist was blamed for everything.
Although the officials were afraid of offending the governor, they would only get punished if they offended the governor. Moreover, it is said that the prince of Qingling County was so compassionate that even ants would not dare to step on him. Comparing the two, which one is more serious?
, the cunning and cunning officials can naturally figure it out...
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In any case, the situation was finally eliminated in time. After the sun rose, the streets were filled with Bianjing people carrying bamboo baskets, gathering friends, and happily going to Wansheng Gate as if they were participating in a spring outing at Jinmingchi.
Seeing this scene, Chen Ke and Zhao Zongjing breathed a sigh of relief and went out of the city to report to Prime Minister Wen.
"Well done." Wen Yanbo already knew the whole story and smiled at Zhao Zongjing: "I'll go tell the old prince and I won't let you get scolded."
"Yes, thank you very much, sir." Zhao Zongjing said with great joy.
"Haha..." Wen Yanbo smiled and looked at the crowds of people pouring out of Wansheng Gate. He said strangely: "The last time I saw a suburban welcome ceremony was when Di Xianggong returned in triumph ten years ago. At that time, the emperor personally welcomed him.
Mr. Di’s prestige is far superior to His Highness’s. It seems that there are only so many people, right?”
Although he was always worried that the people would not support him, Wen Yanbo was still very surprised when he found that there were many more people watching the ceremony than expected. Could it be that his judgment was wrong? In fact, Zhao Zongji's reputation among the people was not lower than that of Zhao Zongshi?
"Maybe Maodong is so depressed that he finally met a suburban welcome gift that he hadn't seen for many years. Plus it's rare that it's sunny and windless today, so naturally he's willing to go out of the city to watch the fun." Chen Ke replied with a smile. Naturally, he wouldn't say anything.
.This is because he used "Cuju News" to advertise this suburban celebration... Of course, as a Cuju tabloid, the news published must be related to Cuju, so as not to fall into the trap.
But for the promotion of Zhao Zongji, this is not a problem, because without the initiative and support of His Highness, there would be no revival of "Tang Style Cuju"; there would be no Cuju League that fascinated Bianjing City; and there would be no "Cuju"
Newspaper"... When drinking water, remember the source, it is natural that "Cuju Newspaper" waved the flag and cheered for Zhao Zongji.
Wen Yanbo saw that Chen Ke was trying to cover up his problems and gave him a smile. He did not dwell on the issue again.
On the tower of Wansheng Gate, everyone was dressed in purple official robes. Brother Zhao Zongshi, who was wearing a black mink cloak, also looked at the people pouring out of the city gate with a gloomy expression.
Zhao Zonghan had been put back, with a face as if he wanted to kill someone, and he stood aside without saying a word.
Without saying anything, the brothers all understood that the wind direction in Bianjing City had really changed, and the party showing off their power had been replaced by someone else... In the past, if Zhao Zongjing had been given ten courages, he would have dared to attack the guards of the Runan County Prince's Palace. Dare you detain Lao Shiliu?
What makes them feel even more desolate is that not only people like Zhao Zonge and Zhao Conggu have begun to distance themselves from them. Even the official officials of Kaifeng Mansion have noticed this change and would rather offend Zhao Zongshi than dare to offend Zhao Zongji.
Zhao Zongshi is the governor of Kaifeng!
"Oh, people's hearts are really worthless." Zhao Zongyou couldn't help but cursed: "Did Zhao Zongji give them money? They all go up to the pole to see him!"
"It shouldn't be." Meng Yang shook his head and said strangely: "Normally there shouldn't be so many people, unless they use some means to let the people of Bianjing know about this ceremony."
"Check carefully." Zhao Zongshi also felt scared and said: "How did they help Zhao Zongji confuse people's hearts!"
"Yes." Meng Yang nodded in agreement.
"The time is almost up, let's go down and meet up." Zhao Zongyi said softly: "The more time it is like this, the less likely it is that people will find fault."
"Yeah." The brothers walked down the city gate tower with sullen faces.
At the same time, a luxurious golden-domed carriage, surrounded by several guards, drove towards Wansheng Gate.
Opposite in the carriage sat a dark-faced, burly young man in purple robe, and a handsome, meat-and-wine monk. It turned out to be Zhao Conggu and the Foyin monk, and these two people actually got mixed up.
Zhao Conggu couldn't hide the feeling of disappointment on his face. Foyin opposite seemed to have just had a good meal. He wiped his oily hands on his body and burped with satisfaction on his face: "There are some things that you can't force, so just forget it." You stand out from the crowd, but if you only have one, you will have no hope at all.”
"I know," Zhao Conggu said bitterly, "I am a descendant of Taizu."
"Correct answer." Foyin nodded and said, "Taizong killed Taizu's sons. How can his grandson not feel guilty? How dare you inherit the throne?"
"I know, I know, but I just can't accept it..." Zhao Conggu pressed his hands on both sides of his forehead and said in a hoarse voice.
"Amitabha, this is what a man should do." Foyin clasped his hands together and said, "But more importantly, we should act in accordance with the times and trends."
"Following the trend?" Zhao Conggu said with a mocking smile: "You want me to kneel down and lick Zhao Zongji's smelly feet?"
"No, no." Foyin shook his head and said with a smile: "Now it is not an irreversible tilt towards Zhao Zongji, but a situation where two tigers are fighting against each other. The prince is very smart, so he naturally knows how to deal with himself."
"Sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight..." Zhao Conggu said in a deep voice.
"That's right." Foyin nodded and said, "No one dares to say what the future will be like. Your Majesty can just wait and see what happens."
"Just wait and see what happens..." Zhao Conggu said bitterly: "I'm afraid that neither side can rely on it."
Foyin's eyes flashed when he heard this, and he said nonchalantly: "So what if you get closer? They are both expensive and pure, is there any difference between a prince and a county king?"
"That's true..." Zhao Conggu said dejectedly.
While talking, there was a knock on the car window outside, and the guard whispered: "Your Majesty, Prince Qingling and the others are coming down."
"I'm getting off the car." Zhao Conggu nodded to Foyin and said, "Master, please don't show your face."
Foyin nodded and smiled. After Zhao Conggu got out of the car, the smile on his face disappeared, and he didn't know what he was planning.
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"Brothers." After getting out of the car, Zhao Chonggu saw Zhao Zongshi and others looking at him with smiles, and hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted.
"Brother, please let us wait." Everyone clasped their fists and returned the greeting.
"Sorry, sorry, I got up late." The guard took the horse, and Zhao Conggu turned over neatly and sat down, smiling: "After you finish your work, you came to my house for a drink, so I can forgive everyone."
"Haha, you said that." Zhao Zongyi said with a smile: "The last time I drank your wine, my eldest nephew turned 100 years old the year before last."
"Okay, hurry up and get on your way." Zhao Zongshi said with a smile: "Otherwise, everyone will not be able to enjoy the banquet, but they will be in trouble!"
"Qiu, you've made me angry and ruined this great ceremony." Zhao Zongshi's fifteenth brother Zhao Zongqiu muttered: "Let's all eat egg soup together!"
"Fifteenth brother, shut up!" Zhao Zongshi glared at him sternly and said, "Today is Zongji's big day, please be honest!"
"Okay, okay, we have to go back and train," Zhao Conggu looked coldly at Zhao Zongshi's pretentiousness, feeling disgusted in his heart. Fortunately, his face was dark and his expression was invisible: "Let's go quickly."
"Go together and go together."
When everyone arrived at the meeting place in the suburbs five miles outside the city, they heard three cannon shots, the sound of bells and drums was faintly heard from Bianjing City, and the painted horns sounded in unison on each colorful building, and military music played victory.
The triumphal song!
But the most shocking thing is the procession slowly approaching from a distance. Tens of thousands of people, but walking in the same step, making the newly paved road made of loess tremble and tremble, which also makes everyone's heartstrings
Followed by a tremor.
Wen Yanbo, Chen Ke, Zhao Zongshi, and Zhao Conggu were among the hundreds of civil and military officials and relatives who came out to welcome him. They all held their minds, and some even stood on tiptoe, looking at the end of the avenue.
Under the guidance of thousands of flags, an army with bright armor and neat military appearance was slowly approaching...
Walking at the forefront was an officer riding a red horse and holding a big flag to guide the team. Wearing golden armor and a stern face, he was clearly the model student of the Martial Arts Academy, Zhang Zhen!
Followed by a large army of honor guards, eighty dragon flags, fifty-four nine-dragon curved covers, followed by golden locks, golden locks, lying melons, standing melons, lock axes, broadswords, red stirrups, yellow stirrups, all in all.
One hundred and twenty poles, these 254 honor guards are still outstanding students of the martial arts academy. Chen Ke chose them to carry the flag for Zhao Zongji, and the meaning is already very clear...
After the ceremonial guard, there was a chariot made for Zhao Zongji by Wen Yanbo's order. This chariot was very wide, with sixteen wheels, and was pulled by five horses of the same color. As the saying goes, 'the emperor drives six, and the princes drive
Five', this is the regulation second only to the emperor.
The car is more than two feet high, with red tassels and a bright yellow banner. On it are eleven large black characters:
"The king of Qi ordered the southwest to appease the envoy Zhao"!
At this time, the sun was rising high, and the sunlight illuminated the flags dazzlingly. Behind the chariot, we saw Zhao Zongji's guard of honor, a thousand black cavalry with black armor, red tassels on their heads, and swords in their hands.
Slowly crowding around Da Bao and His Highness the King of Qi under Da Bao, they marched towards the Baiguan line with a sense of oppression.
Followed by 30,000 infantry troops with bright armor, burly stature, and uniform steps. That shocking step was taken by them!
