13. Zhao Ze's Prison II

Zhao Ze spent an unforgettable time in the heavenly prison of Dali Temple, which was quite dramatic.

On the evening of the first day, Su Su came to visit him. Wu Er brought him water, wine and food. The sister and brother talked until late at night before waving goodbye.

The next day, at noon, Guo Shu, the prime minister of Dali Temple, and others asked Zhao Ze a few questions in the lobby, but did not hit the board. Most people may not know what Guo Shu is, but it is true that he is pregnant with the dragon and phoenix chicks. The word is Zhongmou, and Zhaozhou Pingthorn. At the age of eight, he can speak and is very smart. He was a scholar who joined the army in the Litongli Military Department and the main book of Zhongmu County. In 1043, he was appointed as the prime minister of Dali Temple. In another month, that is, October of the third year of the lunar calendar, the famous thousand-step square field method in the history of the Song Dynasty was pioneered by this person, which solved the problem of unfair land tax to a certain extent.

That night, Shangguan Mei took Baoer and Yao Lian to see him. It seemed that he had not seen them for several years. In fact, Zhao Ze also missed them very much. After chatting with the three women for an hour, he finally sent them away. Just as he was about to go to bed, Feiyan and Lao Liu came again.

She has lost a lot of weight. Her big eyes, thin lips, and a weak look, as if she has suffered a lot, otherwise her eyes would be so sad.

Zhao Ze knew that he owed her too much, and maybe he couldn't pay it back for the rest of his life. In order to express his mood at this moment, he patted her on the shoulder and told her in his ear that when everything was over, he would take her out of here and go to a place far away that she never dreamed of.

She believed it, really believed it, and was as happy as a child. Then she put her red lips on his face and said, "I really miss you. I will wait for you."

The sweet words between lovers seem to never be finished, just like the endless songs and endless saliva.

When Feiyan left, it was almost the second day. Zhao Ze quickly went to bed and rested, hoping to be energetic to deal with those boring interrogations in the future.

......

October is the season when plum blossoms bloom.

Mu Yunhan, Di Ning and Lu Jun came to Su Su's home to inquire about Zhao Ze's recent situation, because their brothers were worried about him.

Last month, when Zhao Ze was taken away by the palace guards at Chenliu Pier, they were very angry. If it hadn't been for Zhao Ze's appeasement, they would have made a lot of trouble. Later, they inquired about Zhao Ze's situation and wanted to know why the court arrested people.

"It's so chilling." At that time, Di Ning was so angry that he wanted to go to the Drum Academy to beat the drums. Fortunately, he was pulled by Zhang Zai.

Zhang Zai told him, "I'm still anxious that the teacher was arrested, but we can't mess around until things are figured out. Even if you act recklessly like you, it will make a big deal. Do you really want those people who want to say that he is a party for personal gain? If you add another charge of demagoning the military heart, Lord Zhao can I can't wash it even if I jump into the Yellow River."

Di Ning couldn't distinguish Zhang Zai and did not plan to argue with him. He went directly to the barracks to find Mu Yunhan. Coincidentally, Lu Jun was also present that Di Ning said his plan again, and finally emphasized that it was his own idea.

Mu Yunhan looked at Di Ning, then turned his head and asked Lu Jun, "Third brother, what do you think of the second brother's method?"

"This?" Lu Jun thought for a moment, and finally told him firmly, "No, you will lose the big because of the small. Don't do it."

Since Lu Jun disagreed, Mu Yunhan would not agree, but Di Ning still disagreed and planned to ask someone else to see if there was any support for him.

After leaving the barracks, Di Ning wandered around the city for a long time and said who to look for. It seemed that he didn't know many people in Bianliang City, more than ten fingers.

After thinking about it, I walked to a restaurant. I was so depressed that I had to use wine to relieve my worries. I sat downstairs at the table with a view from the window, ordered a table of wine and meat, and drank it.

It wasn't long before he was drunk and dozed off on the table. Suddenly, he heard the person next to him say, "Have you heard?"

"What did you hear?" The man asked.

"That Zhao Ze, the one from Luzhou, the one who built the airship"

"Ah, what's wrong?" The man asked again.

"Cough, I've been arrested"

"Of course I have heard a little bit about such a big thing," the man replied.

"Do you know why?"

"I'm not sure. It seems that he heard that he collected money during his time in Yangzhou and was denounced." The man said his gossip.

"I don't look like it?"

"How can you see it"

"If it is because of the collection of people's wealth, there is no need to take it away in public. You can completely go to prison behind your back."

"Yes, it makes sense. There must be a lot of articles in it."

"Of course, otherwise, how could the officials send someone to arrest him? He has made great contributions to suppressing bandits."

"The suppression of bandits?"

"It's the rebellious Wang Lun in Yizhou"

"Is it him?"

"What, do you know him?"

"Hahaha" The man laughed, "I even know my brother Wang Lun. Why can't I know him!"

Speaking of this, the two looked at each other and smiled and drank wine.

Xiangfu, seven government departments.

Su Su and Wu Liang talked in the back hall.

"How's the check going?" Su Su asked.

"People inside said that some people suspected that the prince secretly spoke to Liao people, otherwise your majesty would not have done this," Wu Liang replied in a measured manner.

"Obvious is a frame-up!" Su Su said angrily.

"That's natural, but the more explicit the slander, the more credible it is," Wu Liang thought.

"Is there any way? Your Majesty won't really be cruel," Su Su said, guessing in her heart.

"I don't think so." Wu Liang stood up and walked to the window and pushed open a crack to look at it.

"What if" Su Su asked again.

"If your majesty really does everything, the court will be in chaos." Wu Liang looked at Su Su inexplicably, and then said, "Your Excellency, don't worry, I have told Mr. Shao Dazhi about this matter, and he will find a way."

"Well, it's better not to have that kind of situation," Su Su bit her lip and said, "Otherwise..."

She didn't say what was behind her, but got up and left the back hall. Wu Liang looked at her back and had an indescribable feeling in her heart. She didn't know whether it was awe or admiration, or something else. Maybe it was more unknown.

Since Lv Cheng fell ill, Zhongshu Province has changed the world, and Qian Hui has become a lonely family. Although he is in Zhongshu, he always feels empty. It seems that even those working officials don't pay attention to him. Why is this? Why? Who can tell him and who can understand him?

Maybe no one.

Maybe it's time to change a big tree. Qian Hui stood in the courtyard and looked up at the blue sky and thought so.

Suddenly, a cool breeze brushed the earth. He saw a yellow bird flying on the branch, jumping and jumping, which was very funny.

Maybe, it will be very happy to be a bird, Qian said to himself.

......

Time flies, and the sun and the moon shuttle. The light and shadow of black and white are constantly intertwined over the city, chasing and playing, transforming into beautiful pictures one after another, and sending away the day that the night ushered in again. A month passed quietly like this.

A string of silver bell-like laughter suddenly came from Zhao's house. It was the girls playing with flowers in the garden.

"Whoever loses will jump into that pond!" Baoer stood on the fake mountain with her waist crossed and said.

"What if you lose?" Yao Lian stood in the middle of a group of maids and asked her. Today, she deliberately wore a green dress, so thin that she could almost see the belly pocket inside.

"If I lose, I will jump in." Shangguan Baoer replied loudly, "Okay, Yao Lian, you start first. The last one who wins is qualified to compete with me."

"Okay, it's a deal!"

Zhao's house, in the study.

Fu Bi has been here for a long time. At this moment, he is standing in the hall and looking at a calligraphy and painting. It was drawn by Zhao Ze himself. Although he can't figure out why the title is: thousands of miles of ice and snow, he can also understand some of the deep meaning.

A moment later, the melodious sound of the piano came from the bamboo pavilion outside the window. Slowly quiet, like a gurgling stream, flowed through his heart. He stood there silently savoring the heart of the song, and unexpectedly glanced at the picture of thousands of miles of ice and snow. Suddenly, he sighed, "I understand, Zhao Shilang is really dedicated to the country. Ah!"

When the sound of the piano suddenly stopped, Zhao Ze stepped into the house and saw that Fu Bi was still immersed in reverie, so he coughed a few times.

Hearing the movement behind him, Fu Bi quickly turned around and bowed to Zhao Ze with a smile: "Brother Boyan, I haven't seen you for a long time!"

Zhao Ze gave a slight salute: "To each other, Brother Yan Guo, please sit down!"

After Fu Bi sat down, the maid looked at a pot of tea. Zhao Zexin opened a volume of ancient books and read a few lines, but heard Fu Bi say, "Brother Boyan, are you still angry with the officials?"

"How dare you? Zhao is just a nobody. No matter what the official does, it's right, even if it's wrong," Zhao Ze said deliberately.

"Hahaha" Fu Bi smiled and said, "The officials also listened to the rumors for a while. Brother Boyan, you don't have to take it seriously, not to mention that person who was demoted and released!"

"Forget it, don't mention it. It's all over. Now I just want to live peacefully, a pot of tea and a book every day. I have nothing else to ask for!"

"Brother Boyan, don't think so. Now it's time for the court to use people. People like you can't find people with lanterns. Even Lord Xia praises you for using troops like gods. Do you know?"

Zhao Ze smiled, then put down the book in his hand and looked up at Fu Bi: "Brother Yan Guo, if I am only about my age, I should really call you a brother. Even if I am a talent, what can I do? Lord Xia's words are looking for gold on his face. In fact, Brother Yan Guo, you don't like Xia Yu. It has long been clear in the court. You know it even if I don't say it."

Fu Bi nodded, then put down the tea bowl in his hand and replied, "Xia Yu's popularity is not very good. He likes to show off too much and is too extravagant. If he met him on the street the year before last, he would still be a good car, BMW and a servant, but he knew that he would be restrained. Otherwise, how could your majesty Another point about letting him go back to Beijing is that what Brother Boyan said is clear. In fact, Mr. Fu thinks that those are superficial, and the ministers in the court are just fighting for their beliefs."

"What is the belief of Brother Yanguo?" Zhao Ze asked.

"My faith!" Fu Bi picked up the tea bowl and took a sip. After moistening his throat, he told him, "I don't have a high belief. I just want the Song Dynasty to be rich and strong and not be bullied by foreign enemies."

"It's a good belief. Officials will be very happy if they hear about it," Zhao Ze replied happily.

"Well, it's time for me to ask Brother Boyan. What is your belief? Please don't say that there is no belief. That's a lie." Fu Bi stared at him.

"Well, let me tell you, a year ago, my belief was to eat and live a free life. Later, I found that if I could do something for the people around me, change their lives, and make them happy, it was also a good belief, at least without too much pressure!"

Fu Bi recalled Zhao Ze's words, got up and walked a few steps in the room with his hands behind his back to him, and then said, "Then what is the reason why you draw this picture of thousands of miles of ice and snow floating? Is it an excuse? I don't believe it. You'd better think about it. Lord Fan has returned to Beijing. He wants to see you. Maybe only you can help him!"

"I, isn't he afraid that I will destroy our Song Dynasty?" Zhao Ze asked calmly.

Fu Bi shook his head: "Lord Fan is an upright and smart man. At least Fu is not as good as him. Today, Fu came to see Brother Boyan just to tell you that the court is in a difficult situation, and no one can ignore it. You decide whether to help Song or watch him fall down. That is not good for anyone. Maybe in the future. Really, as you once said, everyone can have no worries about food and clothing. Well, Fu has to go back to the government to deal with some business. Brother Boyan, think about it!"

On October 5th, Fu Bi visited Zhao Ze and returned to the government at 2:00 p.m. that day. He thought a lot along the way. Whether Zhao Ze helped or not, the Qingli New Deal must start even if everyone opposes it and implements it without hesitation. At least he believes in Fan Zhongyan and his ability. I know that only he can cheer up the Song Dynasty!