Officials must have become sick due to overwork, and the disease took advantage of them. There were signs of this before, but now it has become a consensus.
In fact, his condition is not serious, but he is already in his late twenties. He is middle-aged, and he is not as free as he was when he was young. Moreover, he spent half of the previous seven or eight years in the military camp, so he is somewhat weak inside.
, coupled with the fact that it is already winter, and the weather has turned cold in winter, so some illnesses feel like they are going away, which is also a consensus.
Everyone remained calm, but the person who should be calmest was a little panicked.
Yang Yizhong told himself time and time again that there was no problem. As the person in charge of intelligence, all his intelligence channels told him that no one had any problem.
The Queen Mother continued to watch the show after not sending the parrot, and even came to visit once. The key was that the Queen Mother did not have any power to use, and she should not be so smart; Pan Guozhang had no problem with the medicine, and the prescription came out
Everyone went to see it and everyone said it was okay. Even on the second day, Yang Yizhong went out of his way and took away the control of the medicine almost rudely and rudely... He personally asked Ban Zhi, who came from out of town, to go to the medicinal materials warehouse in the south of the city.
Grab the medicine, and then personally take the medicine from the same jar to test the medicine before using it at the official's house.
The result was that even though he would feel sleepy after drinking the medicine, it was just a normal sleepiness with no other adverse reactions. In other words, the only adverse reaction was Pan Guozhang's anger towards him.
There is no problem, there is no problem with anyone.
At the end of the daily secret chamber meeting that started after the official became ill, the governors would send a husband to the palace to greet him. Concubine Pan and Concubine Wu, who was not pregnant, would take turns taking care of her. Even Zhao Guan's family would occasionally come to the palace to pay their respects when they were sober.
Communicate normally with people... But there is a kind of fear from the bottom of Yang Yi's heart, and then it is released continuously!
Just like this, on the fourth day when the officialdom began to get tired, the imperial commander, who ranked first among the one hundred and eight commanders in the Great Song Dynasty, couldn't sit still at all.
He must use a series of means to gain psychological security - because that kind of fear cannot be communicated to him.
However, as an imperial commander who promoted the Imperial City Division, he had to carry out relevant operations on the edge of imperial power. Any behavior may have serious consequences... Therefore, he first needed to find a collaborator who was among the prime ministers.
.
There are some things that others do that are out of bounds or even illegal, but if the Prime Minister does it, it is said that it does not live up to the overall situation.
"What Zhengfu means is...someone will take advantage of the official's bed to do something unfavorable?"
In late October, the cold air started to rise. That night, in the back hall of my house, the Xifu was sitting in the throne room. Prime Minister Zhang Jun and Zhang Deyuan raised their heads in astonishment. The previous vigilance and doubts caused by the sudden visit of Yang Yizhong, who had a special status, were instantly thrown away.
back.
"It's more than that." Yang Yizhong responded solemnly. "It's the disease in the official family. Although I can't find any definite evidence, I always feel that there is something strange..."
Zhang Jun was stunned.
Yang Yizhong did not wait for the other party to question him, and continued: "Xiangong Zhang, the official family is frugal and does not want to increase the number of palace people, but this also makes the palace people all old palace people. Later, the palace was cleaned up, and the two noble concubines returned.
They all have children, and some people have been added to the family, either old people from the past or servants from the two father-in-law's homes. Forgive me for speaking frankly, these people are inextricably linked, and they are all connected during the Fengheng Henan period.
, and quite a few of them harbor resentment towards the officials because of the poverty in the harem."
Zhang Jun, who had calmed down, did not say anything directly, but picked up the tea soup, took a sip, and then frowned and said: "Zhengfu, what you said is just your own speculation..."
"Xianggong Zhang, so what if it's just speculation?" Yang Yizhong responded solemnly. "Is it possible that the official position has nothing to do with speculation? There are three queen mothers, two supreme emperors, two noble concubines and two princes. There are some things that cannot be prepared without preparation.
Trouble! Besides, what if? If something goes wrong, my husband will not be named Zhuge Wuhou, or he will become a sinner through the ages like me!"
This is to admit that he is making groundless speculations, and also to reveal the target he is targeting... and at the same time secretly point out the reasons.
On the other side, when Zhang Jun heard this, he just looked at him solemnly: "Yes, it is related to the safety of the official family... So what are Yang Tongzhi going to do?"
Yang Yizhong quickly stood up and saluted solemnly: "The lower official heard that before the Shenlong coup that day, Prime Minister Zhang Jianzhi tested Li Duozuo. Li Duozuo replied that he was grateful for the kindness of the Emperor (Tang Gaozu) and was willing to obey the prime minister's command...
…Xiaguan also has the same meaning today. As a military attaché, I am grateful for the kindness of my family, but I will never act without authorization. I am willing to follow my husband’s arrangements.”
Zhang Jun was extremely satisfied and nodded in reply: "If so, Zhengfu will go back and give you an answer tomorrow."
Yang Yizhong didn't say much, and walked directly out of the back hall, taking advantage of the winter night to leave in a hurry... Of course, if you want to do something big, even if you don't mention the emperor, the queen mother, the concubines and the princes, you just want to pay attention to the harem.
It is an extremely serious matter for the palace people to clean up. Even Zhang Jun, the husband, must obtain necessary support in advance.
If nothing else, we must reach a consensus with the so-called core members of the Wooden Party.
However, just as Yang Yizhong walked out of the backyard area, three people hurriedly came out of the side room on the side of the back hall, namely Lin Jingmo, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Liu Ziyu, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Lu Zhi, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
It turned out that except for Qu Duan, who had a sensitive identity and had no contact with him frequently, the other three so-called core members of the Wooden Party were in Zhang Deyuan's house.
Of course, they are not forming a gang... cough... but discussing business.
In other words, the important strategic envoy of the North Beijing Road was vacant, and the official was seriously ill. At this time, Prime Minister Zhao Ding proposed that the former Jingkang Prime Minister Wu Min be transferred to this vacancy, and Lu Zhi was appointed as the envoy.
Guangnan West Road Envoy.
From a political perspective, this is undoubtedly a good way to kill two birds with one stone - put your old friend on the traditional prosperous road next to the capital, and then drive the 'think tank' on the opposite side to Guangxi.
However, this is a conspiracy that cannot be refuted anywhere.
First of all, I will not mention Wu Min’s qualifications. I will only say that according to court practice, after becoming a Lingnan official, this person should be given a good position unconditionally, not to mention that he also assisted Yue Fei in quelling Qianzhou’s rebellion; and the same
It is the custom in Lingnan that one is bound to be promoted, so it is difficult to say that Lu Zhi went to Guangxi to a wrong place... After some training, he will be a minister when he comes back!
What's even more terrible is that this is the power and responsibility of the Prime Minister, and it is a matter that the province should take care of. In the past, you could directly argue in front of the officials, but now the officials are lying there in a daze, and it is not easy to argue.
, and then it was customary for officials to hum. As soon as the documents were issued, Lu Zhi had no choice but to take office.
However, when encountering Yang Yizhong's sudden incident, Lu Zhi's affairs had to be delayed.
"What did the three of you say?" After briefly describing it, Zhang Jun asked seriously.
"Yang Zhengfu is confused..."
Liu Ziyu confronted him on the spot. "What he meant was actually very obvious. He was worried that one of the two saints would use an old person in the palace to connect a queen mother and a noble concubine, and then do something inappropriate and promote a young prince.
Superior..."
"Yes." Everyone present was his own, and Zhang Jun did not pretend. "Theoretically speaking, the queen mothers, noble concubines and the two emperors all have this motive... If this happens, the emperor will be free and his life will be easier.
A hundred times better, there is no need to write any "Memoirs", the imperial concubine has become a queen mother, and even several queen mothers have experienced great enjoyment, and they are also happy to see it."
"It is inevitable to have a motive, but relying solely on motives is nonsense. The Jurchens also have motives. Why don't they come to the palace to assassinate His Majesty?" Liu Ziyu became more and more disapproving. "The key to the matter is how many steps must be passed to accomplish this.
How many manpower are needed? How can we hide the truth? Do you think Yang Yizhong’s Imperial City Department is just a living person? Not to mention the Military Statistics Department... It happens to be involved in Taoist temples and temples everywhere. I don’t believe that the officials didn’t take the opportunity to monitor the two supreme emperors.
It means. In the end, with the prestige of the official family, the prime ministers and cardinals are all in control, and all the commanders and generals in the world follow him, only those in the palace don't even have weapons, so they dare to do such a big thing.
?”
Zhang Jun nodded repeatedly without being angry at all: "To be honest with Yan Xiu, I think so too. But..."
"That's wrong."
At this moment, Lu Zhi, who had been unable to bear it for a long time, suddenly interrupted and shook his head repeatedly. "My lord, Grand Sima, think about it, did Yang Zhengfu really say that this happened? If it did, he would have eradicated it long ago.
... He came here today just to remind us, as ministers, that we should nip in the bud and deal with these hidden dangers for the officials as early as possible... The two saints were wrapped up, but the three queen mothers and two noble concubines
, and the two princes are new troubles."
As soon as these words came out, both Zhang Jun and Liu Ziyu fell silent... but they didn't know whether it was because the topic was too sensitive or what happened.
"What do you think, Mr. Xian?" Lu Zhi took the initiative to ask.
"I..." Zhang Deyuan was speechless for a moment.
"I have a rough guess that my husband is already attracted to me, right?" Lu Zhi said sternly. "Firstly, the official's kindness to my husband is as great as a mountain, and my husband will not be afraid of any consequences in order to repay the official's kindness; secondly, the official's kindness is as great as a mountain.
So, what Yang Yizhong said actually makes some sense. Two princes, two concubines, three queen mothers, and two emperors. There has been such a strange situation throughout the ages? Even the prime minister who is also the most trusted official in the official family, no?
Take good precautions for the official family. If something goes wrong, how can we be responsible for it? Thirdly, after all, the official family has not had any illness in six or seven years, so if he is in bed, he should always be just in case!"
Zhang Jun nodded heavily and immediately admitted: "I am actually willing to sacrifice myself. If things really change, I will naturally be willing to do it, but I always feel that the current situation is not that serious. And..."
"And I don't know if Yang Yizhong was influenced by the officials to give hints?" Lu Zhi couldn't ask further. "After all, this person has always been a bird of prey, so today is too abnormal?"
"no."
Zhang Deyuan waved his hand immediately. "The officials would not secretly drive their ministers to bear the bad reputation, but they would just watch with cold eyes... This must be Yang Yizhong's own thoughts."
Lu Zhi was slightly startled.
"If that's the case, then it's really embarrassing." Liu Ziyu shook his head again. "This matter is actually not something that you, Deyuan, want to do without sacrificing your own life. It's just that if you accept it directly, you will inevitably be suspected of being an unjust soldier."
If people don't mention it, it will probably shake up the situation in the court. Even if the official recovers from his illness, if he knows that we do such a thing, he will feel that we are acting wantonly. But if we don't do it, there will be an explanation in the future, and today we are shrinking,
It will inevitably make people look down upon, and maybe the officials will also be disappointed."
Zhang Jun sighed immediately, but didn't know what he was thinking.
At this time, Lu Zhi thought for a moment and put forward a new suggestion: "If that's the case, why not accept it, but don't initiate it directly, just observe the official's condition carefully... If the official's condition is cured, we won't mention it anymore."
If the official family cannot recover for a long time, or is seriously ill, or if there are some rumors or flaws, they will do something thunderous... Shaolin Temple, Dongxiao Palace, Nanyang, Yangzhou, and the harem
, be prepared in advance!”
This method is quite appropriate. Hearing this, Zhang Jun and Liu Ziyu almost nodded together.
However, just when Zhang Deyuan was about to draw a conclusion, he caught a glimpse of someone beside him and realized that Lin Shangshu, who had always had an idea, remained silent from beginning to end, so he immediately turned to face him.
When Liu Ziyu and Lu Zhi saw this, they both woke up and went to see Lin Jingmo.
Lin Jingmo came back to his senses at this time, but laughed again: "I just remembered a little thing... Everyone, you said that Yang Zhengfu is in charge of the Imperial City Division, and we are meeting here today. Does he know or not? Could it be that
You know that all of us are here, so you pay a special visit?"
Several people were stunned.
"This is just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. Let's get down to business." Before anyone could respond, Lin Jingmo immediately shook his head. "If you ask me, the minister's method is a surefire way, but there are still two questions... 1.
Then, Yang Zhengfu, who has always had a stable temperament, is so out of character today, is there some inside story that we don't know about?"
Several people frowned, but no one said a word... Among them, although Zhang Jun's lips moved slightly, he did not speak.
After a while, Lu Zhi couldn't wait to say: "I won't mention this matter, because even if there is an inside story, we won't know about it for a while."
"Well, let's talk about Yang Yizhong." Lin Jingmo continued to respond. "Secondly, if we follow the compromise method Lu Shilang just said... As a result, Yang Yizhong went back today and spread the rumors himself, or
If you create trouble yourself, are we going to get involved or not?!"
There was silence in the back hall for a moment.
"Where does he... get the courage?" After a while, Lu Zhi just spoke out, but he hesitated a little. "A martial artist..."
Lin Jingmo glanced at Lu Zhi and said nothing.
"If this is the case, I don't know whether to say he is brave or brave..." Liu Ziyu suddenly sneered at his friend Zhang Deyuan.
Zhang Jun also sighed slightly, but immediately woke up slightly under the hint of Liu Ziyu's eyes opposite him, and then looked at Lin Jingmo again: "If so, please Lin Shangshu teach me, what should I do?"
"I don't mean to show off." Lin Jingmo came back to his senses, shook his head and smiled. "I just remembered something... Mr. Zhang, actually this matter is simple and simple... I dare to ask if the official is really so sick that he can't speak.
to the point?”
"How could it be?" Zhang Jun shook his head. "The official just suffered from fatigue due to medication and often stayed in bed. He was still able to eat normally, take medication, and recover."
"Then why didn't you go into the palace early the next morning to ask the officials?" Lin Jingmo blurted out.
Several people in the hall instinctively thought it was ridiculous - how could such a sensitive matter be known to the officials?
But just a moment later, it suddenly dawned on me - how could such a sensitive matter be kept from the official family? The official family was not really that sick!
Moreover, as Zhang Deyuan is a prime minister, not only is it not a bad thing to do such a thing, but it is an honest and upright path.
As a result, everyone in the hall was relieved for a moment - the way to deal with the matter was that simple, but everyone was under the dark lights, and they were not as fast as Lin Shangshu in thinking and reacting!
Only Zhang Jun himself still seemed a little out of touch, and seemed to have some unspeakable secrets. But he soon realized that things were different now than in the past. He was the Prime Minister today, so why couldn't he ask directly? Besides, according to Lin Jingmo's posture,
If he doesn't ask himself, then he will definitely go to other officials to ask!
If this is the case, the only way to go is to ask frankly tomorrow.
However, since something like this happened and it was getting late, everyone didn't want to stay longer, so they all left.
And early the next morning, Zhang Jun, as the prime minister, did not even go to the Privy Council, but entered the harem directly from Yiyoumen, and then went to Gyeongbokgung Palace in a grand manner... However, he broke into Zhao Guan's palace directly without even asking for an audience.
In the special situation of an official's illness, the power of the governor is unquestionable, and meeting the official to observe his illness is a 'legal act' that even the official Zhao himself may not be able to stop.
Lan Gui, the chief guard, was not here, so Feng Yi, the second guard, could only inform Mr. Zhang while introducing him to the palace.
When the monarch and his ministers met, Zhao Guanjia, who was having a meal, was obviously not in good spirits, but he was definitely sober. He allowed his prime minister to drive away his concubines and servants, and then went forward to report what happened last night.
He also asked the officials, should they clean up the old people in the harem? Should they restrict the three queen mothers? Should they appropriately tighten the custody of the two supreme emperors? Finally, and the most critical thing, should they establish a queen and a prince, just in case anything goes wrong.
What he said was very candid, and it involved Yang Yizhong's excessive behavior and the most sensitive father and son.
But unexpectedly, Zhao Guanjia sat on the couch and listened quietly to these words. He was neither angry nor disappointed or excited. Instead, he just remained silent.
This made Zhang Jun realize that he might have guessed right.
Yesterday, Yang Yizhong came to see him, not only to do something just in case, but also because he was one of the people present at Mingdao Palace seven years ago... and he was the first person to see the official after he lost his memory.
One of the two foreign ministers.
The other is Lu Gongxiang who has retired.
In addition, Kang Lu was dead, Huang Qianshan was relegated, Wang Xianggong died for his country, and Wang Yuan had retired. In a sense, Yang Yizhong could only find himself.
Moreover, it is natural for him to express doubts about Concubine Pan... Although Yang Yizhong did not say it, there is no doubt that the target of the attack is Concubine Pan... After all, Pan Guozhang was the one who used the medicine, and Concubine Pan was also the only surviving member of the family.
One of the parties involved.
That incident, that is, the incident where Guan Jia fell down and forgot a lot of things, Zhang Deyuan had always thought it was an excuse that Guan Jia gave himself when he was determined to resist and gave up his escape... The outside world has almost reached a similar agreement.
consensus.
But now it seems that it is probably true.
Yang Yizhong's reaction was excessive, but it was excusable.
The other party wants to remind himself that if the official family suffers from a brain disease and loses their memory again, who will protect the official family? Protect the results of seven years of hard work?
It is precisely because of this consideration that Yang Yizhong did not dare to test the official family in person. Instead, he wanted to find himself. And he could not directly mention this matter to even Liu Ziyu and Lin Jingmo, so he could only follow the trend.
.
However, for now, it seems that the official family is still in good hands.
"Deyuan did a good job." After a while, Zhao Guanjia really cheered up and responded solemnly. "I am interested, but Yang Zhengfu is not really worried about this. He is probably because I haven't been sick for a long time, and once I became like this, I felt so sad in my heart."
I'm just panicking... You should be like this too, just go back and I will tell you about establishing a queen and a prince when the time comes."
The official didn't mean to be frank, but using "you and me" instead of "my minister" seems to be an expression of trust... In short, there was finally an explanation for the matter. The relieved Zhang Deyuan naturally resigned according to the order and even took the opportunity to mention it.
Everything about Lu Zhi was forgotten.
Not to mention what Zhang Jun was thinking, just that since the Zhao Guan family here got the news, they simply gave up the morning medicine and asked Feng Yi to summon Yang Yizhong who was already in the palace... The latter
Upon arrival, he bowed his head on the spot and allowed the officials to exclude others.
But unexpectedly, the monarch and his ministers stayed in silence for a long time in front of the couch, and both of them looked a little sad.
"Zhengfu." In the end, it was Zhao Jiu who broke the silence. "You think too much, and why are you so afraid that you want to test me through Zhang Jun?"
Yang Yizhong bowed his head and said nothing.
Zhao Jiu had no choice but to click a little: "Don't worry, I'm fine... Let me tell you something that we have always tacitly understood. That day on the Huaihe River, you put some coins into the orange lamp in front of me.
, and then sank to the bottom of the river, did you mean to let me see it with my own eyes? Those coins, which are well-made and have unique patterns, but are different from the copper plates, were picked up by you from the bottom of the Kowloon well after I was injured, right?"
"I picked it up."
When Yang Yizhong heard this, he choked up for a moment, and then his tears flowed down uncontrollably. "Your Majesty, I really don't dare to think about what will happen if this happens? What should I do in the Northern Expedition? The hatred of the country and the family was spoken that day.
Does it still count? How should I deal with myself? Seven years of hard work, is it going to be ruined in one day?! It should be noted that these are the situations that the officials and their ministers worked hard and risked their lives step by step to achieve this situation! How?
Want to give it to someone else?!"
"No." After saying this, Zhao Jiu suddenly felt calm. "Not to mention the failure of the Northern Expedition, I feel uneasy. Even if that day comes, it is not something you and I can decide. Besides, even so, I can't
It took seven years of hard work to create an irreversible situation, and now that the man from Shaolin Temple has returned, he has to carry out the Northern Expedition to the end... Don't think too much!"
"……yes!"
"Since the fatigue medicine has caused so many troubles, I won't use this medicine. I'll switch to something else and take it slowly to save you from having random thoughts. It's also just in case."
"yes!"
"Besides, isn't there something wrong?"
"yes!"
"Tell me the truth. If Zhang Jun doesn't come today, are you going to spread rumors or create some case in the palace to force him to act?"
"yes……"
"But you are right!" Zhao Jiu thought for a while and suddenly sneered again. "This is you and me, Zhang Deyuan, Han Liangchen, Yue Pengju... I don't know how many hundreds of thousands, millions of people have worked hard.
Why should I give up the situation that I have created with my own hands through so much hard work to others?!"
Yang Yizhong, whose mood had gradually stabilized, suddenly cheered up.
"Let's do it!" Zhao Jiu said casually on the couch. "Let's get some rumors out first. Let's relax about Shaolin Temple, Dongxiao Palace and so on. I want to see if there is anyone really daring, and I will also find something for you to do.
, Don’t be so worried all day long, I am so open-minded myself... Don’t forget to say hello to Zhang Jun, you made him think there was something wrong with my brain. "
"I will never give up even if I die!" Yang Yizhong kowtowed in response.