Chapter 88: There is a spy among us
"The question ......"
Shen An did not pretend to be profound, but explained simply: "The Western Xia and the Liao people also used to beat people's brains into dog brains, and now the Western Xia is a powerful minister, but after all, it is not orthodox, and he must be worried in his heart, if he has the opportunity to prove his martial bravery, the alliance between the Great Song Dynasty and them is the biggest temptation......"
The current ruler of Western Xia is called Wuzang Favor, who once defeated the Liao people back then. It's just that it swelled later, and for the sake of his own unauthorized power, he was more justified and emboldened, so he took the initiative to attack the Liao, and then he was hit with a full head.
Such a person naturally wants to use his martial arts to justify his name, so the Songxia Alliance has a theoretical possibility. But Shen An's biggest hole card is not this, but his understanding of Yelu Hongji.
This is a pacifist rarely seen in the history of the Liao State, unless there is a big interest or a big conflict, he will not start a war.
So the Liao envoy's intimidation was just a joke in Shen An's eyes.
Shen An's attitude was very indifferent, and he even beckoned Huahua to come over, rubbing its head lovingly.
The matter stopped, and Shen An felt that the Liao envoy could not blackmail him, and he would probably go back in disgrace.
But then there was a rumor outside, saying that the Liao envoy was frightened by an idea of Shen An.
"Those Liao people threatened us, and Shen Zhizhao came up with an idea, which frightened the Liao people......"
"Really?"
"Of course it's true, my family has relatives who work as guards in the imperial city, and it's clear ......"
“……”
The news gradually spread, and in the palace, Zhao Zhen, who has always been good-tempered, said with a cold face: "Who said it?" Who? ”
There was a waiter kneeling below, he raised his head, even if he had seen it countless times, but when he saw this thin face like a skeleton, Chen Zhongheng still shuddered.
The clothes of the chamberlain seemed to be particularly wide and empty, but Chen Zhongheng knew that there were almost no catties of flesh on this person's body.
"Your Majesty." The chamberlain is called Zhang Ba Nian, and he is the one who is in charge of the Imperial City Division.
Zhang Bannian said coldly: "Please torture a suspect." ”
Zhao Zhen said angrily: "The people present that day were all Zaifu important ministers. ”
If those people really spread it, most of them were unintentional, could he still punish them?
Zhang Bannian smiled slightly, and the gloomy aura made a few attendants on the side tremble.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, the ministers don't dare to speculate on Zaifu, but the people involved ......"
Zhao Zhen closed his eyes, and then waved his hand gently.
So Tang Ren was taken down in broad daylight, and the shocked Privy Council looked confused.
This is a great hero! Why did the Imperial City Division take people without saying a word.
The privy envoy Song Zhen was furious and personally went to the Imperial City to dignitaries.
But the Imperial City Division gave him a closed door.
Then he also heard the rumors outside, and he was dumbfounded.
"Who got it out?"
He returned to the Privy Council and interrogated all the officials who had followed Tang Ren to the embassy that day, but to no avail.
"It's hard to be in trouble now!"
From the Privy Council to the Cabinet of Ministers, the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.
Fu Bi said with a pale face: "There is a spy among us!" ”
The news spread quickly and soon reached the ears of Shen An, who was sitting at home and waiting for death.
"What?"
Shen An's calmness was instantly broken, and he said with a look of disbelief: "Old Chen, Chen Duzhi, you actually told me...... I was betrayed by my own people? ”
Chen Zhongheng said with a sad face: "This matter is still under torture, Your Majesty said it, and I will definitely give you an explanation." Also, they just said that you had an idea, and they didn't know about your suggestion that the Great Song Dynasty and Western Xia form an alliance. ”
the peat!
Shen An really wanted to scold twenty-four hours to express his admiration for this group of pig teammates.
This is a grand national event!
It was leaked out like this, and it became the talk of the old aunts and daughters-in-law on the streets.
What are you guys messing about?
Chen Zhongheng really felt embarrassed, and at this moment, Zhuang honestly stumbled over, and said with a hasty face: "Lang Jun...... Someone's coming, someone's coming. ”
"What are you panicking about?"
Shen An didn't ask who was coming, he got up and walked to the outside of the main hall, and then squinted at Zhang Banian who came over.
Zhang Banian walks very distinctively, he is relatively thin, the clothes on his body can't hold up, and the robe is relatively long, so he can't see his feet, so it feels like he is floating over.
"Brother......
Guoguo's voice came from outside, and Shen An frowned slightly, worried that Guoguo would be frightened.
Guoguo seemed to be playing well in the Junwang Mansion, her face was red, and she rushed to Shen An's side as soon as she slipped away.
"Yikes!"
Sure enough, after turning around and glancing at Zhang Bannian, Guoguo hid behind Shen An, and then timidly poked his head out and said, "Brother, I'm afraid." ”
Shen An patted the top of her head, and then said, "Follow Aunt Chen to wash her face first." ”
After Guoguo left, Shen An welcomed Zhang Banian in.
As soon as Zhang Bannian sat down, he asked straight to the point: "Who else knows the idea you gave Tang Ren except the two of you?" ”
Shen An shook his head lightly.
Zhang Bannian continued to ask: "Do you think it could be leaked by Tang Ren?" ”
Shen An still shook his head.
Boom!
Zhang Bannian slapped the table violently, and was about to get angry, Shen An glanced at the place where he patted, and thought to himself, there was no palm print? Immediately disappointed in the so-called Great Inner Treasure Book, and then raised his head and asked, "I am a victim, this is my family, what kind of tantrum are you experiencing?" ”
Zhang Bannian was a little surprised, and Chen Zhongheng on the side turned his face sideways, thinking about how to say good things for Shen An later.
How dare you offend Zhang Banian, a murderer?
It is rumored that Zhang has been killing people for eight years without blinking, and there will always be people howling in the torture room of the Imperial City Division, which is like hell.
Zhang Bannian looked at Shen An quietly.
Shen An picked up the teacup, and then remembered that there was no hint of serving tea to the guests at this time, so he took a sip.
"Ho-ho-ho!"
Zhang Bannian suddenly laughed, his voice sharp.
"Okay, it's really a young man that His Majesty values."
Shen An said lightly: "Since it is said that it is important, then find out the spies." In addition, if the Liao people retaliate, who will stop it? Your Majesty doesn't care, I'm going to recruit outlaws. ”
This boy actually started to fight back?
Zhang Bannian glanced at Chen Zhongheng and said: "This matter has already been raised by the Imperial City Division, I am here to see the young man praised by His Majesty, and now it seems to be good, good!" ”
He got up, didn't say hello, and just floated away.
Chen Zhongheng was relaxed for a moment, and he said fearfully: "Zhang's reputation for eight years can make a cadre in the palace silent, and the methods are extremely ruthless, you have to stay away from him from now on." ”
!
The so-called Imperial City Division is similar to the East Factory of the Ming Dynasty in the future, but the rights are not as big as those of the East Factory, and they are far behind.
So what are you pretending to be with me for eight years!
Shen Anxin disagreed, and said, "I think he is very kind." ”
Chen Zhongheng looked at him ghostly and said, "That's a ruthless person!" ”