son-in-law

Chapter 1067

Chapter 1067

"...The news widely circulated in the outside world now, there is a saying that... the ownership of the next emperor of the Jin Kingdom was originally a matter between Zong Gan and Zong Han, but Wu Qimai's son Zong Pan was ambitious and insisted on taking the position. Of course Wu Qimai disagreed at first..."

In the flickering lights, Cheng Min, who was mending socks with old cloth, chatted with Tang Minjie about Wu begging to buy.

"...No matter compared with Zong Han or Zong Gan, Zong Pan's heart and ability are far behind, not to mention that he has not made much credit in the past. It is rumored that before Wu Qimai had a stroke, the father and son There were quarrels because of this, and there were rumors that Zong Pan was determined to become emperor, which made Wu Qimai suffer from a stroke."

"...Later, Wu Qimai had a stroke and fell ill, and the two armies from the east and the west marched southward. Zong Pan took advantage of this opportunity to intensify his recruiting of party members. In private, rumors were spread that the two armies were sent south for the sake of giving He bought time to pave the way for the future seizure of the throne, and some speculators took the opportunity to repay him. During the two years or so, he has indeed attracted a lot of support in the capital area."

"...Wu Qimai has been ill for two years. At first, although he didn't want his son to be involved in the battle for the throne, but gradually, he may have become dizzy, or his heart may have softened, so he just let it go. Perhaps he still wanted to give him his own selfishness. An opportunity. Then when the West Route Army was defeated, it was rumored that a secret letter was sent to the palace. This secret letter was written by Zong Han, and after Wu Qimai woke up, he made some arrangements and changed the will ..."

"...According to the private agreement between the East and the West, this time the East Route Army won and the West Route Army lost, the new king should fall on Zongqian's head. When the East Route Army came back, the West Route Army was still on the way. Ruozong If Qian succeeds to the throne in advance, Zongfu Zongbi can make arrangements immediately. After Zonghan and others come back, they can only go to prison directly, with knives and axes on their bodies. If it is really passed on to Zong Pan or someone else, then this person will not be able to suppress Zong Gan, Zong Fu, Zong Bi and other brothers. Maybe Zong Gan raises the flag of rebellion, and Zong Fu Zong Bi will clear out dissidents before Zong Han returns. , Dajin will be split from now on, and blood will flow like a river... It's a pity."

"...But Wu Qimai's will just avoided these things from happening. He didn't establish a new king and let the three parties negotiate. Zong Pan, who is powerful in Shangjing, felt that he had a chance. In order to fight against the most powerful Zong Gan, He just wants people like Zong Han and Xi Yin to live. It is also for this reason that although Zong Han and Xi Yin came a step late, before they arrived in Beijing, it was Zong Pan who used his father's will to fight against Zong Qian. Zong Hanxiyin bought time, and when Zong Hanxiyin arrived in Shangjing, all parties lobbied and said that the black flag was too difficult to control, and the situation became more and more unclear."

The woman named Cheng Min said these words, put the thread in her hand to her lips and bit it off.Although she is a woman, she is usually in the fence, but when facing Tang Minjie, she is really neat and easy.I don't know what kind of expression she used to face Lu Mingfang in the past.

After sewing new socks, she handed them to him directly, and then went to a corner of the room to look for rice.She doesn't come to this room often, and basically there is no vegetable or meat. After searching for a while, she found some flour, filled it in a wooden basin, and prepared to add water to bake it into pancakes.

"However, these things are all hearsay. There are many nobles in Shangjing. When they get together or look for a girl's house, they usually talk about who they know, who they know, and how the things came about. Sometimes even casually. The private matter mentioned, I thought it was impossible to spread it casually, but later found out that it was quite accurate, but there were also some who said the truth, but later found out that it was nonsense. Wu Qimai died anyway, and how many people did he plan? That's really clear."

Tang Minjie was wearing socks: "Such rumors sound more like Xi Yin's style."

"It is true that most of the rumors were released on purpose." Cheng Min, who was meeting with him, paused slightly, "Speaking of Zong Hanxi and Yin, although they lived in the cloud for a long time, the nobles who went to Beijing in the past also I was always worried that the two sides would fight, but after this accident, I realized that these two names are now... useful in Shangjing. Especially after Zong Han let out the idea of ​​not getting involved in the throne, some veterans in Shangjing who had accumulated military merits Gui, they are all on their side."

Cheng Min said: "They don't want to see Zong Pan, and they don't really want to see Zong Gan, Zong Fu, Zong Bi and others in private. They all feel that these brothers don't have the talents of Aguda and Wu Qimai's generation. The hope is also very far away, not to mention, the old generals who conquered the world were withered back then, and Zong Han hoped that Yin and Yin were all the pillars of the Jin Dynasty. Once Zong Gan came to power, they might have to be attacked. In the past, Zong Han wanted to seize the throne. The method, now that this level of thinking has gone, Jin Guo still has to rely on them, so Zong Gan's voice has been weakened a bit."

She met each other: "In the past, it was always said that going south was over, and that the East and West prefectures were about to meet Zhenzhang. Half a year ago, I always felt that the Western prefecture was weak, and Zonggan and the others would not let him have a better life... Who knows that such a tense situation, It was still delayed by Zong Hanxi Yin, although Wu begged to buy it, but it can be seen that these two are terrible... I only hope that there will be a result tonight, and let God accept these two."

The situation in Shangjing can generally be said to be a three-party game. In fact, there may be more than a dozen participants. As long as the entire balance is slightly disturbed, the person who has the upper hand may directly cook the raw rice.Cheng Min has been in Beijing for so many years, and most of what he has come into contact with is the information of the East Mansion. I am afraid that it is only in the past two months that he has really seen Zong Han's influence and strategic planning ability.

At this time, it was not long before night outside, and only occasionally there were small and broken sounds.In the warm room, although the two were talking calmly, their minds were actually tied to the vast chess game outside. They didn't have the ability to reach out at this time, and they could only hope that the situation in the Kingdom of Jin would deteriorate rapidly. — After all, this is also the most likely situation.

"Every nation has its own heroes." Tang Minjie said, "But the enemy's heroes, my enemies...is there anyone I can help?"

"No, you sit down." Cheng Min smiled, "Maybe the soldiers are in danger of fighting tonight, there will be chaos, and we will have to run away by then."

High clouds shrouded the sky of this northern city, and the gray night was accompanied by the whimpering of the north wind, making the lights of thousands of houses in the city look small.On the outskirts of the city, there are scenes of troops advancing, setting up camp, and confronting each other. Messenger riders pass through the streets of the city, passing messages of one kind or another to different power holders.Countless people, like Tang Minjie and Cheng Min, were paying attention to the progress of the matter.

In the huge mansion outside the east gate of the palace, an elite Jurchen soldier who participated in the Southern Expedition was already wearing armor and holding a knife, and some people were checking the iron cannons in the mansion.In the important area of ​​the capital, and around the palace ban, these things—especially cannons—are forbidden by law, but for the generals who returned triumphantly after the Southern Expedition, some laws have long been out of sight.

Dressed in a brocade robe and fashionable, Wan Yanchang came in from the outside, and entered the courtyard looking as if he was gearing up for a fight. His face was gloomy. Someone tried to stop him, but he failed in the end.Then Wanyan Zongbi, who had already put on his armor, rushed out from the other side of the courtyard.

"Uncle, uncle, you came to greet my little nephew, what's the matter? What's the matter?"

Wanyan Zongbi opened his hands, his face full of enthusiasm.Wan Yanchang has always been one of the assistants of the Eastern Mansion. Although he is not as dazzling in military exploits as Zong Han, Lou Shi, Zong Wang, etc. because of his meticulous use of troops and conservative nature, but among the first generation of generals At present, he is already one of the few generals in the East Mansion who can wrestle with Zong Hanxi Yin. Therefore, when he comes in this time, no one else dares to obstruct him.

"Fourth. I just wanted to ask you, what's the matter?"

"Make preparations first." Zong Bi smiled: "Prepare for a rainy day, be prepared, uncle."

"This is called planning for a rainy day? Do you want to fight in the city! Or do you want to attack the imperial city?"

"My nephew doesn't want to, but uncle, you know that Zong Pan has already sent Yulin Huben to the streets!"

"The imperial guards were originally there to guard the palace and protect the capital."

Zong Bi waved his hand violently, with a look of ferocity on his face: "But he is not one of our guards!"

Wan Yanchang looked at this fierce Wushu, and after a while, he said: "It's not a child's play to discuss matters within the clan. Since Jingzu until now, force has not had the final say in tribal affairs. Fourth, if Today you fill the capital with cannons, tomorrow no matter who becomes the emperor, everyone will be the first to kill you, even your brothers, no one can protect you!"

His words were already extremely severe, and Zong Bi spread his hands over there: "Uncle, you are too serious, and my nephew didn't say that he would beat anyone. Look at the people in the mansion, who can be beaten? The army is still outside the city." Well. I think it might be possible to fight outside the city."

Wan Yanchang frowned: "Where are the eldest and third child?"

"Sai is here too, and the third brother went out of the city to meet him in person. The elder brother just happened to pick up some uncles outside, and he didn't know when he would be able to return, so the younger nephew was left here to make some preparations." Zong Bi lowered his voice, "Uncle , maybe you will really see blood tonight, you can't let my nephew be unprepared, can you?"

"Don't be messy tonight, teach them to put away their things!" Wan Yanchang waved his hand while looking around, looked around a few more times before turning around, "I'll go ahead and wait for them."

"Uncle, let me take care of this side, and then go over and pour you wine!"

Zong Bi waved his hands and said so, after Wan Yanchang's figure disappeared at the gate of the courtyard over there, the deputy came over: "Then, Marshal, the people here..."

"Get ready, stay in another yard. Don't be seen again!" Zong Bi shook his hands, and after a while, he spat on the ground, "Old things, outdated..."

After cursing, Zong Bi left the courtyard and went to the other side of the front hall to continue talking with Wan Yanchang. At this time, people had already come to visit him one after another.According to Wu Qimai's will, once Wanyan Sai, who came here at this time, also waits for others to enter the city, all the Wanyan clan members who can speak on the Jin Kingdom's table will have arrived at this time. As long as they enter the palace, start After discussing the matter, the identity of the next emperor of Jin Kingdom may be determined at any time.

It is also because of this reason that some people who have secretly turned to Zonggan began to gather at the Zonggan Palace. On the one hand, Zonggan was afraid of their betrayal, and on the other hand, of course, they also had the intention of protecting them.And even if the most embarrassing situation arises, the number of people who support Zonggan's superior position is too small, and if a group of people are detained here, this crucial event can be delayed for a few days before making plans.

The same situation should have happened to Zong Pan, Zong Han and others.

After waiting in the front hall for a while, Zong Gan also brought several elders from the clan over. After meeting Wan Yanchang, Wan Yan Chang talked with Zong Gan about the soldiers and horses in the rear in private.Zong Gan then pulled Zong Bi aside and whispered for a while as a reprimand, but in fact there was not much improvement.

At this time, it was already halfway through the hour of Xu, and the city was completely under martial law. Outside the city, Zongfu led the army to meet Wanyan Saiye on the way. Condition.At this time, someone came running in again, knelt down and said: "Report, Wanyan... Lord Gu Shen appeared at the intersection of the street, said that he wanted to pay a visit to some princes, and handed over invitations."

"Xi Yin?" Zong Gan frowned, "Shouldn't he, a dog-headed military adviser, stay by Zong Han's side, or is he busy cheating that brat Zong Pan? What are you doing here?"

"Don't go to the Three Treasure Hall for nothing." Zong Bi said, "I don't think he can be allowed in. It doesn't matter if you don't listen to what he says."

"Hey, fourth child, you are really petty like this." An old man beside him said.

Zong Gan nodded and said: "Although there are disputes, in the final analysis, we are still our own people. Since the God of Valley is here, Xiao Wang will go to meet him in person. Please wait for a moment. Come, set down the tables and chairs!"

At this time, in the huge hall, everyone sat on the top or on both sides. Under Zong Gan's signal, some servants came over with tables and chairs, visited the very center of the hall, and looked as if they were being tried.

After a while, Wanyan Xiyin, who was thin and white with beard and hair, followed Zong Gan, looked at the posture in the hall, and smiled.He didn't sit down immediately, he greeted one by one along the hall, even reminiscing about the old days, and someone sighed in the middle: "Gu Shen, you are getting old."

"You're getting old." Xi Yin smiled, and when he faced Zong Bi, he bowed his hands grandly, then went to the square table in the center of the hall, picked up the flagon and poured a glass of wine to drink, saying: "Good wine! It's so cold outside!"

Seeing that he was a bit anti-client, Zong Qian walked up to the head and sat down, and said with a smile: "Gu Shen, please sit down, I don't know if you are here today, do you have something important to do?"

Xi Yin looked around, let out a long sigh, and stood by the table for a while, then pulled away the stool and sat down in front of everyone.In this way, everyone seemed to be a head taller than him, and he didn't have to argue about it, he just looked at them quietly.

After a moment of silence in the hall, Zong Bi said, "Xi Yin, if you have anything to say, please speak quickly!"

"It's all blood descendants here. There are uncles, brothers, and nephews... It's hard to get together this time. I'm old and I have mixed feelings. I want to talk about the old days. What does it matter? Even tonight After seeing the resolution of the major event, we are still a family, we have the same enemy, there is no need to make swords drawn... Come, let me toast to everyone."

He offered to propose a toast, and everyone raised their glasses, and the first old man laughed while raising his glass, thinking of something.Xi Yin smiled and said: "In the year of fifteen, when I went to Hushui for a banquet, I was silent and unsociable. Uncle Seven told me that if I wanted to look bolder, I should offer a toast. Uncle Seven still remembers this."

With this toast and one sentence, he snatched the initiative in the hall.Zong Bi really wanted to curse, but Wan Yanchang on the other side smiled: "Since Gu Shen knows that there will be a big event tonight, don't blame everyone for being nervous. You can always talk about the old days. If you don't pour out your thoughts, I'm afraid everyone I'm going to be nervous all night. After this glass of wine, let's talk about the business, and we'll drink after the business is over. "

Xi Yin nodded, but he didn't bother: "Come here tonight, I'm afraid that we won't be able to reach an agreement in the city and outside the city. As far as I know, the youngest and Shu are speeding up, and I'm afraid they have already started beating gongs outside. The drums started, and Zong Pan called Huben to go up the city wall, fearing that many of you would not be able to drive to the city to fight..."

"Don't spout blood—" Xi Yin said this, Zong Bi had already interrupted him, "Are you trying to frame him? He ran up the city wall because we wanted to rebel, Xi Yin, you really are a scholar... "

"I don't mean that, fourth brother, listen to me." Xi Yin raised his hand, "I don't mean to frame anyone, but if this situation continues, it is really possible that relatives will hurt enemies and enemies will be happy." , fourth brother, if there is a sudden thunder outside today, will the soldiers on your hand rush out? Once you rush out, can things be put away? Just for this matter, I want to be a middleman, pass on Let’s talk, I hope everyone can talk calmly.”

"You and Zong Han wear the same pair of trousers, so you're in the middle?" Zong Bi sneered, "There's nothing else to talk about! It was agreed at the beginning, and the matter will be resolved after the Southern Expedition is over. Today's result is clear, I beat you Defeat, this throne should belong to my eldest brother, we will take it upright! You still talk about it, I talk about your ancestors..."

There were people talking around.

"The fourth brother is right."

"Little Four pay attention to what you say..."

Xi Yin frowned, and waved his hands: "Don't say that. When Taizu passed away, he said that he would pass the throne to Nianhan, and he was upright. In the end, you don't want to, and said that it will be his turn next time. Now, Do you agree? In the matter of the Southern Expedition, it is very good that the east side won, but in the end, everyone must recognize the choice of the throne. If the boss is not at ease, Zong Pan is not at ease, and the commander-in-chief is not at ease, so you can rest assured? The reason why the late emperor's last edict is like this is because the southwest has become a serious problem, and I don't want my Jurchen to fall into civil strife again. Otherwise, one day in the future, the black flag will go north, and my country of Jin will have to follow the same mistakes of the Liao country. got it."

Zong Bi scolded: "I understand you first... I understand your mother! What kind of late emperor's last wish is all a private rumor made by you and Zong Pan's gang!"

"If it's just me saying it, it's probably spreading rumors, but before the commander-in-chief and I arrived in Beijing, Zong Pan also said the same. He is the first emperor's son, so it's not like spreading rumors, right?"

Wan Yanchang, who was at the top, said: "You can let the boss swear an oath, and the clan heads of each branch will testify that after he succeeds to the throne, he will never settle the previous affairs, how about it?"

"After reading history for thousands of years, the oath of the emperor's family is difficult to keep. It's like Nianhan's throne. He said it was him back then, but he didn't give it back then and said he would give it to him later. Isn't it not his turn in the end?"

Wan Yanchang smiled: "If the boss can't believe it, you can trust Zong Pan? If he succeeds to the throne, today's situation will be very difficult to control, who can guarantee that he won't make up for it one by one. Gu Shen can teach me. "

Xi Yin nodded: "Come here today, I really thought of a way."

Xi Yin is known as the Valley God, and has always been No. 1 in strategy and strategy among the Jurchen clan. Although Zongqian, Zongfu Zongbi and others have the upper hand with the power of the Southern Expedition, the situation in Shangjing is entangled to this point, except for Zonghan's own prestige In addition to the continuation of the continuation, Gu Shen ran around the city to lobby, winning many people's hearts.When he came to visit today, everyone knew that there must be some kind of plot. When the words came to this point, Wan Yanchang, Zong Gan, Zong Bi and others cheered up and waited for his next sentence.

I saw Xi Yin's eyes were serious and deep, looking around at everyone: "Zong Qian succeeds to the throne, Zong Pan is afraid of being liquidated, and the clan heads standing on his side also have the same worries. If Zong Pan succeeds, I believe everyone The mood is the same. After all, the commander in chief was defeated in the Southwest War, so don't think about it anymore... Now that the situation in Shangjing is delicate, it has become a stalemate. Since half of the people who are in the top position are unwilling, why not... ..."

"...Let's find another younger one to be my pawn."

After he finished speaking, Zonggan's palm in the hall slapped on the table with a bang, his face was livid and murderous.

(End of this chapter)