Chapter 594: Zhang Ying invites the old minister

When the court officials and the royal family were in a stalemate for the throne, Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing went to the deep palace in person and invited the Queen Mother Song who had been unwilling to the world for many years. With the support of the Queen Mother Song, they decided to be the crown prince of Zhang Yuan, the only son of Emperor Zhao, Zhang Xian. At the same time, they also confirmed that once the news of Emperor Zhang Xian's death came out, Zhang Yuan would inherit the throne. Zhuang Ping, Li Rubing and the Zongzheng Zhang Ying assisted the government, and this dispute over the throne came to an end temporarily.

In Jinyang City, the Dai Wang Mansion, Zhang Lin was practicing calligraphy in the study, and his second son Zhang Yuan was serving him. At this time, the Dai Wang Prince Zhang Han walked in and said to Zhang Lin with a frustration: "Father, I failed. Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing invited the Empress Dowager Song and forcibly decided to be the crown prince of Zhang Yuan. The second brother had no chance."

When Zhang Lin heard this, the pen in his hand paused for a moment, then continued to write the word "完完", then sighed and said, "Oh, this is also an unexpected thing. Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing could not watch the throne fall into our hands, but what my father did not expect was that in the end, the Queen Mother Song came out to make the final decision. It was just a pain in the future, so you must be careful when you act." After that, Zhang Lin looked at his second son with regret.

Zhang Lin had already prepared for the failure to fight for the position of crown prince. Back then, Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing snatched the throne from themselves and gave it to Zhang Xian. How could they return the throne again? But what Zhang Lin did not expect was that it was Empress Dowager Song who came out in the end.

"It's okay, Father, even if there is no such thing as today, Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing will not let our family go easily, but that's fine. Now that I've disrupted the situation, Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing will not dare to attack us casually in the future, otherwise the royal family will not let them go." Although Zhang Yuan was a little unwilling, he could only accept the reality. However, in this case, Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing would not dare to touch them casually, otherwise they would be regarded as revenge by the royal family. Although Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing control the military and political power, in Zhao State, the strength of the royal family is quite strong. If the royal family attacks at the same time, Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing will not be able to stop it, otherwise they would not ask Empress Dowager Song to come out to suppress the royal family.

"It's that woman again. I really don't know where our family is not favored by her. If it weren't for her back then, how could Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing control the court so easily? This throne originally belonged to us, and now we are just taking back what once belonged to us, and she will come out to disrupt the situation." Zhang Han was very dissatisfied with Empress Dowager Song. In Zhang Han's opinion, if it weren't for Empress Dowager Song, how could Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing control the court so easily? Not to mention anything else, just the counterattack of the royal family would not be able to deal with it. After all, the royal family has always supported Zhang Lin.

"Han'er, be careful!" Seeing that Zhang Han was complaining again, Zhang Lin quickly scolded: "What about Empress Dowager Song? You can't judge. No matter what, she is also your grandmother. And there are many sluts inside and outside the royal palace. If your words are heard by those who are interested, wouldn't it cause trouble for our family?"

"Yes, the child knew he was wrong!" Zhang Lin's words woke up Zhang Han. After the Lang Meng Incident, although Zhang Xian let Zhang Lin's family go, he had never relaxed his surveillance of them. There were hundreds of people in this royal palace, and there were no one who knew how many palace spies were.

"You don't have to do this either. It's ours. You will always return it. The future is long. Why should you hurry up for a while?" Zhang Lin comforted Zhang Han. Although he was monitored and suppressed, Zhang Lin never gave up and was waiting for an opportunity. It's just that the time has not come yet.

At the same time, Zhang Ying, who failed in the side hall of Chengqian Palace, but also gained the status of an auxiliary minister, came to the left mansion in Jinyang City.

This is the residence of the Zuo family, a noble Zhao State. Speaking of the Zuo family, it was amazing. When Zhao Xin was dominating the world, there were two military advisors in the army, Lin Qingfeng and Zuo Sheng. The Zuo family was Zuo Sheng's family. After the Lang Meng Incident, Zuo Sheng could not bear to see his former colleagues being killed one by one. He once opposed Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing, but failed. Instead, he was suppressed by Zhuang Ping. Fortunately, Zuo Sheng had a high prestige in the court, and the Zuo family was also a famous family in Jinyang City. Zhuang Ping and the other two could not succeed. However, after this incident, Zuo Sheng became discouraged and gradually faded out of the court.

However, although Zuo Sheng faded out of the court, as one of Zhao Xin's two military advisors, Zuo Sheng still had a very high prestige in the court. In the court, all the old people in the army had deep personal relationships with Zuo Sheng. As long as Zuo Sheng raised his arms and shouted, he would compete with Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing.

After taking over the position of regent, Zhang Ying felt that if he was alone, he would seem a little lonely in the face of Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing. Although the clan power was very large, compared with Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing, who monopolize the military and political power, he was still not enough to see it. He could only barely protect himself. If he wanted to suppress Zhuang Ping and others, he had to seek help, and Zuo Sheng was the biggest help Zhang Ying wanted.

Now in the court, there are only a few old ministers in the era of King Wei of Zhao and Zhao Xin, and Zuo Sheng, Tu Gao, Chen Ping, etc., but these old ministers have a huge prestige in the army in the court. If they can get the help of these people, coupled with the power of the royal family, they may not be able to suppress Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing.

"Mr., as the saying goes, you will not go to the Three Treasures Hall without any trouble. Today I invite you to hope that you can help me." In the main hall of the Zuofu, Zhang Ying did not beat around the bush and went straight in to express his purpose.

After hearing this, Zuo Sheng smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Zongzheng was joking. I am just an old man in his twilight years. I have already faded out of the court. What ability can I do to help Master Zongzheng? I'm afraid it will disappoint Master Zongzheng."

"My elder is not honest. Back then, the elder followed General Zhao to dominate the world and was invincible. How could that be the twilight years? Did the elder forget what Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing did back then? Doesn't the elder want to rehabilitate Zhaoxue for their former colleagues?" Zhang Ying said.

Upon hearing this, Zuo Sheng's eyes were dim, obviously thinking of his colleagues back then. When Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing waved the butcher knife at them, he was powerless. For this reason, Zuo Sheng felt very guilty and faded out of the court in anger.

"Oh, okay, I don't know what the use of Lord Zong Zheng is for me? But it's okay. As long as I can do it, I will definitely refuse." Zuo Sheng sighed and said.

Zhang Ying said: "I believe the old man has heard of what happened in the court now. The day when Your Majesty Long Yu returns to heaven is not far away, but Prince Yuan is only five years old, which is not enough to entrust the country. Our clan members, in line with the idea of ​​the country Yichangjun, insisted that Zhang Yuan, the second son of the King of Dai, be adopted by His Majesty and inherit the throne, but were opposed by Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing. For their own selfishness, they invited the Empress Dowager Song and forcibly set the position of Prince Yuan as the crown prince. Now everything is in a foregone conclusion." Speaking of this, Zhang Ying's eyes were a little dim.

"But the Empress Dowager Song also decided that once Prince Yuan succeeded to the throne, I, Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing would assist me. However, facing Zhuang Ping, I was really alone. Even if I had the support of the royal family, it was not enough to compete with Zhuang Ping. In order not to let Zhuang Ping, Li Rubing controls the government, so I would lick my face and invite the old man out. I hope that the old man can help me. After Prince Yuan takes power, I will write a letter in person to rehabilitate the old man's former colleagues." Zhang Ying continued.

"Then what do you want me to do?" Zuo Sheng also understood Zhang Ying's difficulties. Although Zhang Ying had some support from the royal family, it was not enough to fight with Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing, who controlled the military and political power.

Seeing this, Zhang Ying was immediately overjoyed and said, "The old man was one of the two military advisors under General Zhao back then. He has a high prestige. The veterans such as Chen Ping, Tu Gao and others in the army all have deep personal relationships with the old man. If the old man can come forward, he will definitely be able to gather the old ministers. We will have the capital to compete for a day with Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing."

Zuo Sheng thought for a while, and then said, "With Lao I'm in love with Chen Ping, Tu Gao and others, it's not a big problem to want them to help, but it's not so easy to fight with Zhuang Ping and Zhuang Ping, unless Brother Qingfeng can stand on our side. If Brother Qingfeng helps and the power of the Lin family, he can deal with Zhuang Ping and Li Rubing."

Lin Qingfeng, one of Zhao Xin's two military advisors, was still above Zuo Sheng in terms of ability and prestige. However, after Zhao Xin passed away from all official systems and retired to the mountains and forests.

"But since General Zhao passed away, Mr. Lin resigned from all official positions without caring about the world. It is not so easy to ask him out of the mountain." Zhang Ying also knew Lin Qingfeng's ability and prestige, but the problem is that it is not so easy to ask Lin Qingfeng out of the mountain.

Zuo Sheng said: "It's a little difficult, but if I go and invite you in person, I believe Brother Qingfeng will come out to help you because of my situation. Moreover, Brother Qingfeng doesn't want to see Da Zhao fall to such a level."

Seeing Zuo Sheng taking over the invitation to Lin Qingfeng, Zhang Ying was overjoyed and said, "Okay, please ask the boss for this matter."

"But this matter is not urgent. Your Majesty Long Yu returns to heaven is not far away. You should try your best to win over the court officials during this period, and in addition, you must ensure that everyone in the royal family is on the same mind as you. Otherwise, if something goes wrong with us, even if Brother Qingfeng comes out of the mountain, it will be useless." Zuo Sheng reminded Zhang Ying.

"Don't worry, sir, this matter is fine." Zhang Ying nodded and said.

On the 20th day of the first lunar month, the ill Emperor Zhang Xian of Zhao finally came to the end of his life, and he left without even leaving a word of death.

On the ninth day of the third month of the Tiantong period, after the 49th day of the silence of the spirit, Zhang Xian's coffin was transported to the northern mountain of the imperial tomb of Zhao State for burial, while the new emperor's ceremony of ascending to the extreme was scheduled to be ten days later.

Just two days after Zhang Xian was buried, on March 11, 2016, the third year of Tiantong, an old man walked into Jinyang City.
Chapter completed!