Chapter 52 Thoughts

Yingzong Zhao Shu said with a smile: "I said why is this talented man so unwilling to be an official? It turns out that he thinks that the salary of an official is too low. How can the court afford such a rich man? But what is the purpose of suggesting that the court send a large number of monks and Taoist priests to the Xixia and Liao Kingdoms? This is probably not for the Khitans, right? People like him should not think that these monks and Taoists can make the Khitans and Dangxiang people put down their butcher knives, right?"

King Zhao Xu of Ying said, "The father expected it is not bad. Wang Jinghui's suggestion is really a hidden murderous intent! He believed that no matter whether it is Buddhism or Taoism, his followers do not do anything for production, but only know how to recite scriptures and serve Buddhas. Moreover, because the believers of various Buddhist temples have the support of powerful people, the temples have a lot of incense money to support them, so there are also many fertile fields. Wang Jinghui wanted to suggest that the court send a large number of monks and Taoists to the Western Xia of Liao, so that they can widely collect believers and build temples there to waste the national strength of the enemy's country! Only then did the sons think of the three martial arts and one sect destroying the Buddha in history books. If this matter can be used properly, it will indeed force Yelu Hongji to do that great thing!"

After hearing this, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu was silent for a while and said, "There are many disciples in Buddhism. Because of the large number of fertile fields and vast disciples, they have caused considerable trouble to the country. In history, Emperor Taiwu of Wei destroyed Buddhism, Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou destroyed Buddhism, Emperor Wu of Tang destroyed Buddhism, and Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou destroyed Buddhism. Although these three martial arts and one sect destroyed Buddhism, these Buddhist disciples forced them too much at that time. This monk originally became monks and practiced hard to achieve perfection. However, during these four emperors' dynasties, these Buddhist believers became big landlords, and the people believed in Buddhism and did not go to farm. It is rare for Wang Jinghui to come up with this method to consume the national strength of the enemy country. If Yelu Hongji was not careful, he would probably have taken the Tao of this talented man, and he would probably be sold to him and counted money!"

When Zhao Xu heard the last sentence, he couldn't help laughing and said, "Wang Jinghui's plan is still killing: while sending monks and Taoists to Liao and Xixia preach, he suggested that the court insert a large number of fine works into it. Let these fine works collect the terrain map of the Liao Kingdom, and the movements in the court are the situations of tribes in the north of Liao Kingdom that were nominally under the jurisdiction of Liao Kingdom but who proclaimed himself king."

Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu said, "Well, this is also a good idea. The people of Liao said that they could reach Kaifeng City in three days. The roads here in the Song Dynasty are not unfamiliar with them at all. However, they were not easy to send a detailed task in the Song Dynasty, and they were not familiar with the situation of the Liao Kingdom. It is a good idea to let them scatter in the secrets of the Liao Kingdom! It is of course to spy on the secrets of the Liao Kingdom. Why do you still need to know the situation of those tribes in the northern part of Liao Kingdom that are not subject to discipline? Do you want to sow discord and let those tribes cause some trouble for Yelu Hongji?"

Zhao Xu said: "Wang Jinghui's plan is more than that! He told his minister last night: Our Song Dynasty blocked the Khitans' way of living, but the Khitans blocked the living of the tribes in the cold and bitter north. Moreover, the Liao Kingdom is on a downward path, and it will inevitably increase taxes on the tribes in the north to intensify the conflicts between them. If the Song Dynasty's past works were seized, it would pour oil on the fire. Even if the foundation of the Liao people could not be destroyed, the Khitans could not go south, thereby reducing the pressure on the border of our Song Dynasty. There is another benefit to doing this: if there are really tribes that can compete with the Liao Kingdom and replace the status of the Liao Kingdom, our works will be clearer about their background, so that they will not know nothing about them when things come to an end!"

Yingzong Zhao Shu slapped the table and said, "Okay! This plan seems nothing at first, but it's poison. It's really cruel! I'll show the ministers this plan to the ministers and let them implement it! But does this Wang Jinghui have a grudge against the people of Liao? He can even think of such a poisonous plan. I'm afraid that only irreconcilable hatred will be done?!"

When Zhao Xu heard that his father wanted to hand over Wang Jinghui's strategy to the ministers to watch and discuss, he quickly stopped him and said, "Father, the emperor clearly understands: the son has promised Wang Jinghui to ensure that the content of these two strategies will not be leaked. If the father sees this plan, he can select the important items, and the central minister, such as the son, or the prime minister, Han Qi, and the Privy Councilor Fu Bi, rewrite the memorial into a memorial according to Wang Jinghui's strategy and give it to the ministers for discussion. Never give the king.

Jinghui leaked it out, otherwise these ministers might write to their father and let Wang Jinghui enter the court as an official, or write to ask him to punish him not in line with the way of a saint. Although the son has already persuaded Wang Jinghui to enter the court as an official, this talented man refused to become an official in every way and said that he would not be an official. If the court officials strongly recommend him but refuse to agree, then there will be trouble!" Then he told the reason why Wang Jinghui explained to him yesterday that he had used this poisonous plan to target Liao and Xixia to Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu.

After hearing this, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu said, "Why is this talented man unwilling to contribute to the country? Is it not worth his assistance? But what he said makes sense. How could he have a complete end? If Zhenzong really listened to the advice of Wang Ruoqin, the political magistrate, fled south, the end of the suffering will not be the royal family and the common people?"

Zhao Xu said: "When he was inviting Wang Jinghui yesterday, he had already agreed to his son-in-law to consider entering the court and join the government. I believe there will be news soon!"

Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu smiled and said, "Xu'er, aren't you afraid that this talented man would give you another refusal? Forget it, if possible, please ask him to be your aide! The aide is not an official in the court, so he will agree!"

Zhao Xu said with a strange expression: "My son promises that Wang Jinghui will seriously consider the advice of Mr. Chen to invite him to the court as an official!"

After hearing this, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu said with a smile: "Is this talented man acting improperly and let you catch the handle, or have something to ask for you? If he can really go to the court, become an official and give his talents to the Song Dynasty, that's good, but as long as he asks for you, he's better let him go!"

Zhao Xu bowed and said, "Please forgive me for your crimes! My son took the emperor sister and Wang Jinghui many times to see him. He was so in love with the emperor sister, and the princess of Shu seemed to be quite interested in him. This matter was caused by my son sister's incompetence, so I asked my father to punish me!"

After Zhao Xu finished speaking, the temperature in Funing Hall, which was still talking and laughing, seemed to drop immediately. After hearing this, Yingzong Zhao Shu flashed a look of astonishment on his face, which followed by a sense of relief. However, he kept walking around Funing Hall. Zhao Xu saw that Yingzong was a little annoyed, so he was even more frightened and dared not speak out. He screamed in his heart and did not dare to stand up straight. Zhao Xu also saw that the princess of Shu Kingdom and Wang Jinghui had both good feelings for each other. He had a deep affection with the princess of Shu Kingdom and had a heart to achieve this. Wang Jinghui was a talented man with a poem that was famous in Biandu. Although he also had an official position, he was still very humble after all, which made it difficult for him to deal with it. Unless he received the support of his father Yingzong Zhao Shu for this matter, there was no possibility between the two. Zhao Xu mentioned this matter to Zhao Shu quickly, but when he saw his father's expression, he couldn't help but feel sank.

After a while, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu stopped, he glanced at King Ying Zhao Xu who was worried beside him, and asked lightly: "King Ying, do you know what kind of person are the princesses of this dynasty who are given marriages to?"

When Zhao Xu heard his father directly called him his title, he did not dare to stand up straight and replied: "The princesses of this dynasty were given marriages by emperors of all dynasties to officials with excellent achievements or their children in the dynasty!"

Zhao Shu looked at Zhao Xu who was still bowing and said in harmony, "Xu Er, there are only you and me, father and son here, you should stand up straight!" After Zhao Xu stood up straight, Yingzong Zhao Shu continued, "The princess who was granted marriage by the emperor are all extraordinary people. Although Wang Jinghui is very talented, he is very different from such standards, both in terms of official positions and family background. Therefore, he wanted me to marry the princess of Shu Kingdom to him, but he was not qualified! Moreover, the family background of this dynasty is as good as his family. Although his talent is far inferior to him, such a marriage will not be criticized by the Censorate and the Censors, and he will not do it!"

After hearing this, Zhao Xu's body trembled. He was not unaware of what his father Zhao Shu said, but firstly he was fascinated by Wang Jinghui's talent. Secondly, his sister, Princess Shu, did have a heart for Wang Jinghui. He couldn't bear to marry his sister to a prince consort who had never even met before, so he said in a voice: "Father is clear, but do you bear to marry Qianyu to a prince consort she had never met before? Although Wang Jinghui is equivalent to a commoner today, he is very talented and it is not unknown that one day he will make a name for himself. So the son minister dares to ask his father to think twice!"

Yingzong Zhao Shu actually showed a smile on his face at this time and said, "People say: It is the most ruthless imperial family. I feel relieved to see that your brothers and sisters are so friendly and brotherly and sisters are so friendly! Didn't you just say that Wang Jinghui will make a name for himself in the future? Then, before I decide to marry Qianyu to others, let that talented man make a name for himself as soon as possible!"

After hearing this, Zhao Xu's face was full of shock, and then he felt relieved and said, "Father, please rest assured. My son and I believe Qian Yu will find his wishful son-in-law!"

Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu seemed to have not heard it and said, "Xu, I am a little tired. If there is nothing to do, just step back!" After that, he waved his hand to Zhao Xu and slowly walked towards the palace behind him. Zhao Xu also bowed and said goodbye.

Of course, Wang Jinghui didn't know the conversation between Yingzong and his son who happened in Funing Hall. He was happily watching Li Tingguimo sent by the princess of Shu Kingdom. Although he couldn't mention this thing at all, this was a gift given to him by the princess of Shu Kingdom, which made the idiot so happy that he couldn't find the North. He left the person who gave the things for a moment, walked to the desk and wrote two "new poems", and then gave the man a few cents of money, asking him to return the two new poems in the envelope to the princess of Shu Kingdom.

Although Wang Jinghui's calligraphy was not enough for others to see in this era, he won awards a thousand years later. He has heard of Li Tingguimo, who had been recorded in the history of calligraphy and painting. However, after he came to the Song Dynasty, he saw the calligraphy of many people, especially Su Idol's calligraphy. His confidence in this area was greatly affected, so he simply used the quill pen to the end. After seeing Li Tingguimo sent to him by the Princess of Shu, he was considering whether to practice calligraphy hard to win the favor of the Princess of Shu.

Zhao Xu, who left Funing Palace, immediately went to the princess of Shu Kingdom. When he saw Zhao Xu walking into the study, Zhao Qianyu seemed very panicked about the arrival of King Ying Zhao Xu. He quickly packed up the manuscripts on the desk and asked, "Brother Wang, why are you here for a while? Are you discussing political affairs with your father in Funing Palace?"

When Zhao Xu, King Ying and Zhao Xu were cleaning up the book case, he saw that the manuscript of the poems and lying on it was written by Wang Jinghui. When he saw a piece of Li Tingguimo who had been cut off a corner next to him, he understood everything. Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Does the emperor girl have any new works recently? Can you take it out for the emperor brother to see?"

When the princess of Shu Kingdom saw Zhao Xu's teasing expression, she blushed and said, "The emperor is making fun of me, how can I have any new works? It's just copying poems from famous artists!"

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Who can beat the poems of famous masters in this dynasty than the talented Wang Jinghui? The emperor girl is not copying the poems that Wang Jinghui gave you, right?"

Zhao Qianyu's thoughts were pointed out by Zhao Xu, so he did not continue to cover up. He picked up Wang Jinghui's manuscript and said, "Although Wang Gaizhi's poems are wonderful, his calligraphy is not only compared to Master Cai, the calligraphy of Su Zizhan, who has the same name as him, is much better than that of him. I will copy his manuscript again."

Zhao Xu said: "Just just now, my father and I talked about him. He is very talented, and his father is still thinking about giving him a marriage!"

After hearing this, the princess of Shu turned pale and asked absent-mindedly: "Which famous family can get so favored?"

Seeing that the princess of Shu was not good-looking, Zhao Xu put away his hippie smile and said seriously: "I just suggested that my father give the princess of Shu to Wang Jinghui, but his father thought that his official position was humble and his family background was not obvious, so he refused!"

When the princess of Shu heard Zhao Xu say this, she blushed and said softly: "Brother, don't make fun of her little sister!"

Zhao Xu asked back: "Is the emperor unsatisfied with him? I think Wang Jinghui is quite affectionate to you! Do I want me to convince him to stop this idea?"

The princess of Shu said silently: "While Wang Jinghui is famous, he does not want to be an official, and what his father said is right. His official position is humble and his family background is not obvious. Even if his father's marriage is criticized by the Censorate, what should he do?"

Zhao Xu said: "If you don't want to be an official, you will never be an official. Is he a seventh-rank editor now? A humble official position does not mean that you cannot be a general or a prime minister. Wang Jinghui is talented and cannot be buried for a lifetime! I think you are interested in him, and Wang Jinghui has feelings for you. If you break it up, you will not be hurt by both of you. That's why I mentioned this in front of my father. However, in another year, the Queen Mother and the Father will definitely marry you to the nephew of a minister in the court. If the Emperor's sister is interested in this, I should convince Wang Jinghui to fight for it. If it is the Emperor's brother, I will take a look at it, then I will think that this matter has not been mentioned! Whether to advance or retreat depends on the Emperor's sister's words, I should fight for you!"

King Ying Zhao Xu said everything like a bamboo tube pouring beans, which made Princess Zhao Qianyu of Shu both shy and anxious. She couldn't help but be moved by such a prince who thought about her. She didn't know that King Ying Zhao Xu had his own plans. During this period, he had seen Wang Jinghui's plan. Although he felt a little uncomfortable at the beginning, he couldn't help but feel relieved of Wang Jinghui after thinking about it. Of course, he could not let go of such a person who was comparable to Zhang Liang and Chen Ping. When he found that Wang Jinghui seemed to have an intention to the princess of Shu, he wanted to match them, hoping to use this to make Wang Jinghui serve the country.

Of course, King Ying, Zhao Xu, who is very siblings, will not use his sister as a tool. If the princess of Shu Kingdom is not interested in Wang Jinghui, he will definitely not match the matter. Fortunately, these two people have a good impression of each other. In his mind, it is the most perfect thing. The rest is Wang Jinghui's problem. Although the reason why this guy refused to be an official in the past always made him very angry, now it seems that there is anything that can compare to the charm of his lover? Zhao Xu smiled slightly when he thought of this.

The princess of Shu said, "Thank you for thinking about me, but I don't know what Wang Jinghui thinks. He doesn't like to intervene in the officialdom and fall into those disputes. He just wants to be an ordinary person peacefully. Although the emperor is born in the imperial family, he is also envious of his life like this. In the end, he can't force him to change his original intention!"

Only then can Zhao Xu be sure that his sister, Princess Shu, likes Wang Jinghui. Although she is not surprised by the result, she is still as relaxed as a stone falling to the ground. Just when he was still trying to say something to the Princess of Shu, a maid in the palace hurried in with an envelope and said, "Your Highness Princess, the things have been sent, and there is also a reply from Wang Dacaizi..." However, when the maid saw Prince Ying of Zhao Xu next to Princess of Shu, she immediately closed her mouth and stood there with her head down with her head down.

King Ying Zhao Xu smiled when he saw this, while Princess Zhao Qianyu of Shu was blushing. She didn't expect that the emperor's brother would hit her right, which naturally made her embarrassed, especially the things they said just now were related to Wang Jinghui. Zhao Qianyu walked to the palace maid and took the letter from her and said, "Be more steadily in the future!" Seeing that the princess of Shu did not punish her, the palace maid couldn't help but grimaced at her and hurriedly surrendered.
Chapter completed!