The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 63
Since Liu Qi started, the rest has selected several generals.Among them, there are Yang Zheng, Wu Lin, and Yang Yizhong. Yang Zheng and Wu Lin have known each other since childhood, and they can be regarded as close friends.Moreover, Wu Lin is the younger brother of Wu Jie, a general of the dynasty, and he can be regarded as the descendant of the general.The recommendation letters of both of them were written by Wu Jie himself. Yang Zheng originally joined the army with Wu Jie, but because of delays at home, he decided to join Wu Lin.Zhao Gou heard that Wu Lin called Yang Zheng his elder brother, and after careful inquiry, he found out that the two of them were also old friends. Yang Zheng had always taken care of Wu Lin, which was why Wu Jie asked Yang Zheng to take care of him after he joined the army.

As for Yang Yizhong, who is tall and burly, has a serious temperament, is about the same age as Wu Lin, and looks more mature and stable compared to him.Zhao Gou decided that the three of them would also pass, leaving only dozens of 1000 people.Looking at the familiar figure in the crowd, Zhao Gou murmured, "We finally meet!"

This time, Zhao Gou's unexpected move aroused the suspicion of Zhang Bangchang and others, and even Zong Ze was taken aback.The assessment one by one is time-consuming and a waste of energy. It is decided that each examiner will assess one person face to face.Yang Zheng, Wu Lin, and Yang Yizhong were also selected by Zhao Gou himself.As for Zong Ze, none of them liked it, and they all shook their heads. Since seeing Liu Qi's ability, no one else can compare with him, and he feels a little helpless.However, Zhang Bangchang and others secretly made troubles and deliberately prevented people from passing through.

"Yue Fei!" Zhao Gou ordered the banner officer to call out the names of Yue Fei and others.

Yue Fei heard him being called, and Zhang Xian and others were also called by their names.All of them stepped forward.After all, they were all from Tangyin County, so they came forward together, and Niu Gao was among them.Looking at the excited expression on Zhao Gou's face, Zhang Bangchang and the others couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. When Yue Fei and the others entered the martial arts hall, they saw clearly that Zhao Gou was the chief examiner of the martial arts exam. Zhao Gou shook his head to stop him.

Everyone hurriedly shut their mouths, Zhang Bangchang and the others saw the joy on their faces, thinking: "Could it be that the county king and Yue Fei and the others know each other? In this way, we can make a big fuss!"

Zhang Bangchang said: "Your Majesty, how many of them do you know? If you do, you don't need to take the assessment this time. How about passing it directly so as not to waste time. The subordinate officials are very clear about the abilities of the Majesty. They are acquainted with you, and they will definitely not be bad, so how about letting them pass?"

"Master Zhang, this statement is wrong!" Zhao Gou smiled slightly and said, "I do know them and have a good relationship. But right now, we are selecting talents for the country. If they don't show their ability, they will be considered old friends of mine. There will be no sympathy left, and there must be a clear distinction between public and private."

Zhang Bangchang said meaningfully: "I hope so!"

Wang Duo asked, "Are you Yue Fei from Tangyin County?"

Yue Fei responded, "Yes."

Wang Duo said: "Seeing that you are not outstanding, you are not amazing in appearance. What are you capable of? Do you want to be the number one scholar?"

Yue Fei replied: "How dare a villain think about becoming the number one scholar. But in today's examination hall, there are thousands of candidates coming to take the exam, which one doesn't want to be the number one scholar? In fact, there is only one number one scholar. How can all the thousands of candidates get the number one scholar?" Martial arts exams are just taking the exam according to the rules, how dare you think about it? Just do your best."

Wang Duo wanted to use this to mock him, but Yue Fei responded with these few words, how could he be able to swear?Therefore, Wang Duo asked: "My officer, what kind of weapon are you using?"

Yue Fei replied, "It's a gun!"

Zhang Jun also saw that Zhao Gou and Yue Fei seemed to be very familiar with each other, and Zong Ze also saw the surprise and surprise in their eyes when they saw Zhao Gou, and felt a little strange in his heart.Zong Ze and Yue Fei had a drink together before, and they had never heard him mention this matter.Zhao Gou also knew that if he said that he was familiar with Yue Fei and others, and indirectly proved that he was outside and no longer in the palace for several years when he disappeared, then it would be impossible to explain everything Song Huizong did.

Wang Duo said: "Since you are using a gun, I happen to know someone who makes a knife, why don't you two test it together!" He turned to look at Zhao Gou again, and asked, "I think my lord will not object. This kind of arrangement is also a good way to see if Yue Fei is really talented and can be appreciated by Lord Zong."

Zhao Gou smiled and said, "No problem, just do what Master Wang said!"

Wang Duo ordered the banner officer to call another person to come. When Zhao Gou saw that person, his heart skipped a beat, and he sneered, "It seems that the Lord has finally appeared!"

I saw that this person was imposing, handsome, well-dressed, with a lofty air. The person who came was Xiaoliang Wang Chaigui who visited the acting king Zhao Heng that day. He was a descendant of Chai Shizong's direct line. Xiao Liang Wang.His father was Chai Kuiwu, king of Liang, but he was unwell and unable to go to Beijing to celebrate Song Huizong's birthday, so he came forward on his behalf.

On that day, Zhao Gou saw that the name was Xiaoliang Wang Chai Gui, and he was a little puzzled in his heart. He thought to himself: "The majestic vassal king of a country is already extremely rich. Why bother to seize a champion of martial arts, but lose the position of vassal king? These poor people are fighting for fame? When something goes wrong, there must be a conspiracy, so be careful."

That night, Zhao Gou entered the palace overnight and reported the matter to Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty. Zhao Ji only said four words: "Dispose of it yourself!" There are relationships.It's just that I don't know who is behind the scenes, so I can only take one step at a time and respond on the spot.

Wang Duo, Zhang Jun, and Zhang Bangchang are like dogs, and they all want to mess up the martial arts exam openly and secretly. These Zhao Gou know it well, and when Wang Duo mentions King Xiaoliang.Zhao Gou understood in his heart that the three of them must have accepted bribes.He thought it was Gao Qiu's intention, so it seemed that King Xiaoliang wanted to win the champion of martial arts and re-enter the court.

Although King Xiaoliang has his own fiefdom, he is at the border of the Song Dynasty, and he is ambitious and wants to restore the Hou Zhou.How could King Xiaoliang's thoughts and his father, King Liang, not know that this time he refused to come to Beijing for an excuse, just to prevent King Xiaoliang from raising troops in the fiefdom.Even though the people in the Song Dynasty were not living well, the behavior of Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty really made King Liang unable to see through. Sometimes he looked like an emperor of poetry, and sometimes he looked like a wise monarch, so he decided to take a gamble.

Soon after King Xiaoliang entered Beijing, King Liang quietly arrived in Bianjing, and then entered the palace to meet Zhao Gou.Moreover, he leaned over and kowtowed to plead guilty, Zhao Gou smiled, and then King Liang confessed his son's thoughts.Zhao Gou listened with a smile from the beginning to the end, and finally told Liang Wang the real situation after he finished speaking.If King Liang hadn't entered the palace to plead guilty, maybe King Liang's lineage would have been slaughtered because of King Xiaoliang's incident.

It turned out that Zhao Gou had already understood everything. King Xiaoliang stayed in Bianjing for a month and refused to return to his fiefdom for a long time, which aroused Zhao Gou's suspicion. After inquiring, he found that King Xiaoliang was in contact with officials in the court , In the end, he went to the residence of Dai Wang Zhao Heng. Zhao Gou was so angry that he stood still. After King Liang entered the palace, he reported everything.

When Liang Wang first met Song Huizong, he felt that he was very ambitious, but after seeing him a few times, he was eating, drinking and having fun. He loved calligraphy and painting, and ignored the government, which made him a little excited. , I dare not have the slightest idea.It was only after pleading guilty that Song Huizong was really different from before. Before Song Huizong would abide by the precepts of his ancestors and dare not do anything to Liang Wangfu.If Xiaoliang Wang Chaigui really had other ideas, the entire Liangwang Mansion would be destroyed.

When Zhao Gou saw Xiaoliang Wang Chaigui coming, he had to stand up and greet him respectfully, "Qiantui, why did you come here to take the champion martial arts exam? Do you want to give up your title?"

Xiaoliang Wang Chaigui was pretentious, and said arrogantly: "How does this king plan to let you intervene!"

Yue Fei and the others all looked coldly at Chai Gui, wishing to kill him.Now they confirm that the examiner in front of them is their junior brother, regardless of whether you are a prince or not, as long as you insult your brother, you will be killed.Zhang Bangchang, Zhang Jun and the others also felt that King Xiaoliang was too contemptuous. After all, Zhao Gou was still the ninth prince of the current emperor, an envoy of the Privy Council, and a minister of the court. It was really rude not to give Zhao Gou face.

Zhao Gou didn't care. Facing Xiao Liang Wang's taunting words, he was still calm and looked at him with a smile, but he had another plan in his heart, thinking to himself: "Now I will make you proud for a while. Letting you be decapitated, just relying on your IQ and wanting to have other thoughts, I really don't know how King Liang has a son like you, it is really embarrassing for him."

King Xiaoliang was defiant, as if he was in charge of this place, showing off his power, and even moved a chair and sat down with extraordinary style.Zhao Gou also smiled and said nothing, Zhang Jun, Zhang Bangchang and others all frowned, this move was really a little too much, as if the examination room was like his family's fiefdom, he could do whatever he wanted, but he didn't dare If there is any rebuttal, they all look at Zhao Gou.

(End of this chapter)