Chapter 11 Anger
Hearing this, Sanshui quickly opened the curtain and shouted to stop.
Cao An also saw many people gathered around the gate of the Kaifeng government office. When he heard that Zhao Xing was going to take a look, he was worried that he would be in danger, so he suggested that Zhao Xing wait in the car while he sent someone to inquire first. News.
Zhao Xing thought for a while and nodded in agreement.
Cao An sent someone to inquire about it. After hearing the information, Cao An frowned slightly, came to the carriage and said: "Your Highness, I have inquired clearly."
"Tell me, why are so many people gathered in front of the Kaifeng government office?" Zhao Xing asked.
“One of the envoys from the Liao Kingdom had a conflict with the people of the Song Dynasty on the street last night and accidentally beat the people to death. The governor of Kaifeng did not catch the murderer, so the people of Kaifeng were angry and killed the people. The Yamen was blocked and the murderer was demanded to be punished severely!" Cao An said.
“Asshole!”
After hearing this, Zhao Xing said angrily: “Although it is difficult for the Kaifeng governor to deal with the Liao envoys involved at this time, the murderer must be detained first. "Yes."
"Your Highness, Kaifeng Governor is also helpless. The murderer is from the Liao Envoy Corps. The Liao Envoy refuses to hand over the person, so he can't take him by force," Cao An said.
Zhao Xing also knew that this could not be entirely blamed on Kaifeng Prefecture Yin. He took a deep breath and asked: "Why did the Liao Kingdom send envoys to the Song Dynasty?" I’m here to discuss converting all this year’s gift coins into food and give them to them as soon as possible,” Cao An said.
"Humph, that's a pretty idea." Zhao Xing sneered with a hint of aggrievedness.
Cao An said that he would give coins as a gift, but in fact it is no longer a gift but a receipt.
The Chanyuan Alliance was obviously won by the Song Dynasty, but it had to pay tribute to the Liao Kingdom. It was really ridiculous.
But at that time, for the sake of face, I said it was a gift.
When Xixia was founded, the Song Dynasty sent troops and returned with a great defeat. After the peace negotiation, not only did they want to give Xixia coins, the Liao Kingdom also took the opportunity to invade the country with an army, forcing the Song Dynasty not only to increase the coins, but also asked the Song Dynasty to change the gifts. For acceptance.
Although only one word was changed, it directly exposed the fig leaf of the Song Dynasty.
The situation was tense at that time, and Song Dynasty could only hold its nose and admit it.
Zhao Xing has understood these things in recent years. Although he feels aggrieved, things have happened and he cannot change them for the time being.
The annual coins are delivered after the autumn harvest. Now the Liao Kingdom actually sent people to ask the Song Dynasty to pay tribute earlier. Not only did they beat people to death in Bianjing City, it shows how arrogant the Liao Kingdom was.
This made Zhao Xing feel as if his chest was blocked and his breathing was not smooth.
"Go to the Kaifeng government office and have a look." Zhao Xing said coldly.
"Your Highness, it's too chaotic outside..."
"Uncle, what if I have to go?" Zhao Xing looked at Cao An indifferently.
Cao An respected Zhao Xing because he was the only heir of the official family.
No matter how talented and evil he is, people don’t really believe it, and they just treat him like a child in their hearts.
However, the look in Zhao Xing's eyes now inexplicably made him feel very majestic and he did not dare to refute.
Seeing that Cao An was silent, Zhao Xing opened the curtain and got out of the car.
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Bianjing is the capital of the country, and the level of the governor of Kaifeng is higher than that of the governor of the same level. He is lower than the minister in grade, but higher than the minister. He is a third-rank official.
In fact, the position of the Prefect of Kaifeng is very special. In addition to officials with foreign surnames, the descendants of the clan who serve as the Prefect of Kaifeng also mean that they will be the future prince.
Historically, there has been endless debate over the legitimacy of Song Taizong's succession to the throne. One of the points is that he has been the governor of Kaifeng since Taizu succeeded to the throne.
But now the official family only has one heir, Zhao Xing, who is young and has not yet been named Kaifeng Prefect.
The current governor of Kaifeng is named Chen Tingwen, and he is over fifty years old.
Chen Tingwen came from a poor family and became the top scholar in the Kaien science examination after succeeding to the throne of today's official family.
Highly valued by the officials, this is how a poor family can become a third-rank Kaifeng governor.
In the government office, Chen Tingwen walked around irritably. Seeing the master hurriedly walking in, he stopped and said hurriedly: "How is it? Have the people been evacuated?"
"Sir, someone just handed in a message at the side door, saying that it was for your Excellency. Check it out.”
The master did not answer Chen Tingwen's question, but took out a famous post from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Tingwen.
Chen Tingwen took the name card suspiciously and opened it to read.
Seeing the name card of Wei Guogong Cao An, he was stunned for a moment, and then said hurriedly: "Let's go, come with me to greet you!"
In Chen Tingwen's view, Cao An was the chief minister in front of the palace. Commander, coming here at this time should be on behalf of the official family.
He was troubled by this matter. Seeing that the official's decree came down, he was naturally anxious.
However, when he hurried to the side door, he realized that he had thought wrong.
There was a group of people standing outside the side door. At the front was a young man who looked seven or eight years old and was dressed in luxurious clothes.
But Cao An stayed behind the young man and showed great respect.
"Your Majesty, Chen Tingwen, pays homage to His Highness!" Chen Tingwen quickly saluted the young man.
"Oh? You know me?" Zhao Xing said in surprise.
The Kaifeng government office was blocked by the people. Cao An did not dare to stop Zhao Xing from coming to the government office, but offered to let him go through the side door.
Zhao Xing did not refuse.
But the gatekeeper knew Mr. Cao Guo, so he was stopped.
He occasionally went to Longtuge and met some ministers, but he had no impression of Chen Tingwen.
“I have never seen His Highness’ true appearance, but at this age, only Your Highness can be left behind by the Duke of Wei.” Chen Tingwen said.
"You are smart, but why are you so confused when it comes to things?" Zhao Xing said lightly.
"Your Highness should go in first." Cao An reminded.
Zhao Xing nodded and walked in.
Chen Tingwen quickly stepped forward to guide Zhao Xing and led him all the way to his office.
Zhao Xing was not polite and went directly to the main seat and sat down. Because he was angry, he only asked Cao An to sit down and did not let Chen Tingwen sit down.
"Chen Fuyin, tell me what happened when the Liao envoys beat the people to death," Zhao Xing said.
"Yes."
Chen Tingwen saluted and said: "The envoy of the Liao Kingdom arrived in Bianjing yesterday. A sergeant accompanying him was arrested when he went out of Honglu Temple to visit Bianjing last night. A common man was attacked, and the sergeant was angry and beat the common man. The common man was not dead at that time, but was seriously injured, because the person who did it was a patrol soldier from the Liao Envoy Corps, the Wucheng Army and Horse Division. I didn't dare to take anyone.
After the common man died, his family came to report to the officials. I went to Honglu Temple and negotiated with the Liao envoy, but the Liao envoy said that their people were just fighting. They were injured but not killed. They were framed and refused to surrender.
It was related to the envoys of the Liao Kingdom. The Honglu Temple also stopped him. However, the palace gate was already closed. It’s locked. I reported it early this morning, but there’s still no reply.”
"Bastard!"
Zhao Xing said angrily: "He beat my people of the Song Dynasty to death, and he still said that we framed him."
The more Zhao Xing thought about it, the angrier he became, and he took out a piece from his arms Token, said: "Two cousins, take this token to mobilize troops and take people to Honglu Temple to catch the murderer."
This token belongs to him. What his father gave him not only represented his father's identity, but also allowed him to mobilize part of the imperial army of the Palace Front Division.
“Yes!”
Cao Qin and Cao Mian looked at their father after hearing this. Seeing him nodding, they responded and stepped forward to take the token and hurried away.
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