The two of them looked at each other after hearing this, but neither of them recognized Zhao Tong. They saw that he was young, luxuriously dressed, and of extraordinary aura, and he was sitting in a carriage in the inner courtyard. They couldn't help but feel guilty.

The one who had spoken the most fiercely just now had a big smile on his face: "The two lower officials are talking about the King of Qi."

Zhao Tong narrowed his eyes: "King Qi... Do you recognize King Qi? Did you see all the things you said with your own eyes?"

Another said: "But I don't recognize it, and I have never seen it with my own eyes, but the censor's impeachment cannot be false, right?"

Zhao Tong said: "Who said that impeachment will not be false? There has never been such a reason!"

The young official who spoke fiercely said: "I heard that although Qin Hui, the imperial censor in the palace, is young, he is loyal and upright. How can he make false claims?"

Zhao Tao snorted coldly: "How can the imperial censor take everything seriously when he hears about it? The King of Qi recovered Huaixi and made great contributions to the country. You don't distinguish between right and wrong, and spread rumors behind your back to maliciously slander. Isn't it a crime?"

He said fiercely: "Gong is merit, fault is fault. Just because you are a prince, your merits and faults cannot be offset. By the way, you...who are you?"

He felt something was wrong at this time. He heard that the other party's tone was not kind and he wanted to accuse him. After thinking about it, since the other party was riding in the carriage in the inner court, he must have known and befriended King Qi, right?

"That's right, who are you?" Another person also asked, with a dissatisfied tone: "There have been a lot of discussions behind the scenes, and we have also heard what others have said. The King of Qi is domineering and oppresses the people. Even if he is high and powerful, how can he block the world?

The mouth of Yangyang!"

Zhao Tong narrowed his eyes and regretted trying to reason with the other party. He suddenly raised his leg and kicked forward.

Who would have expected that he would actually take action? This is the Xuande Gate of the Imperial City, the most heavily guarded place in the palace. There are forbidden troops guarding both inside and outside. Let alone taking action, even if you do anything unusual here, you will be arrested.

What's more, when the scholar-bureaucrats of this dynasty govern the world, they will not beat people in public even if they have different political opinions or have personal vendettas. If it is spread out, it will be insulting to politeness, and it will make all the officials conflict and the officials dissatisfied.

Zhao Tong didn't care about that. His kick actually didn't use much force, but the opponent was a scholar and an official. How could he withstand it? He immediately screamed "Ah" and fell down after being kicked.

The ground kept rolling and wailing.

"Why did you hit someone?" The person standing by with the fierce words was dumbfounded. He had never seen anything like this before. He was stunned for a moment and hurriedly shouted: "Hitting someone, hitting someone!"

A few steps inside Xuandemen, there was a forbidden soldier. They had seen this scene for a long time, but they all stood upright and no one spoke a word.

"Here comes someone!" He spoke fiercely and pointed at the Imperial Guards, his whole body trembling: "Can't you see someone committing murder..."

Before he could finish his words, Zhao Tong slapped him and sent him flying. After he fell to the ground, he said "cough" twice and spit out a few teeth.

Zhao Tong looked at the two people on the ground coldly: "If you dare to talk about the prince behind your back again, we won't punish you like this. We will directly send you two to the prison for questioning."

The two of them didn't dare to talk back at this moment. Their courage was shattered in just one moment, and they cowered on the ground without daring to raise their heads.

At this time, many officials had gathered around. Their jaws were almost dropped when they saw this scene. Someone actually dared to commit murder at Xuandemen in the imperial city. This was something that had never happened since the founding of the dynasty.

Someone who knew the two people on the ground stepped forward angrily, but did not dare to speak to Zhao Tong. He shouted to the imperial army: "How can you guard the palace city and not hold anyone accountable if something like this happens?"

The Imperial Guards only glanced at him and turned away with expressionless expressions. Others did not recognize Zhao Tao. How could they not recognize him? Although he was the former Secretary of the Palace, he had always only guarded the imperial city. If he did not recognize King Qi, these people would not recognize him.

Isn’t my post in vain for ten years?

Seeing that the imperial army did not respond, the man was about to speak again. Unexpectedly, someone behind him gently pulled his robe. Just as he was about to turn around and scold him, the man behind him whispered a few words in his ear. When he heard this, he immediately looked furious.

He changed, then hurriedly took a few steps back, not daring to speak again.

Zhao Tong glanced at these people, turned around and got into the car, and the carriage drove away.

At this time, the man turned around and said, "Brother, is this really the King of Qi?"

The person behind said: "Isn't it King Qi? I've seen you before and I will never lie. You dare to come forward, maybe you don't want to be beaten?"

The man whispered: "I don't know King Qi, no wonder these forbidden soldiers all pretended not to see..."

As he spoke, he glanced at the two young officials on the ground, shook his head and walked over, sighing: "Brother Wang Xian, brother Han Xian, you two are so ignorant that you dare to slander in front of King Qi. I think you two officials are going to sit down."

It’s over!”

After saying that, the man walked into Xuandemen with his hands behind his back and shaking his head.

Wang Xiandi on the ground pointed at his back tremblingly, and said in a low voice: "These, these things... weren't you what you said to me last night? How come they became my slander!"

Zhao Tan's carriage entered Xuande Gate, and after a while it arrived at Daqing Gate. After getting off the carriage, he looked forward.

Not far ahead is the Daqing Palace. There are more imperial troops on both sides of the road, all of them are Zhu Zhi's inner court guards.

Zhao Tong walked forward with the support of the young eunuch. At this time, many officials were also going to Daqing Palace. He was not wearing official uniform and had a splint hanging from one arm, which was very eye-catching.

However, no one came to say hello, even if they knew each other, they all lowered their heads and pretended not to notice.

Zhao Tong sneered in his heart and ignored them and walked directly into the Daqing Palace.

The Daqing Hall is a long and deep layout. There are several rows of lacquer tables on both sides. Under the guidance of the eunuchs, people have begun to take their seats according to their respective ranks and duties.

As soon as Zhao Tong entered the palace, someone immediately came to greet him, and it was Zheng Fu.

"Your Majesty, please come to the front." Zheng Fu glanced at the splint on Zhao Tong's arm and said respectfully.

Zhao Tong nodded and walked to the top left position, where there were three wide and long tables of different shapes.

Obviously the first one is for Prince Zhao Huan, and the other one should be for Zhao Kai.

After he sat down at the table in the middle, the voices in the hall immediately stopped for a moment. Whether they knew him or not, they all knew that King Qi had arrived.

Feeling Ruo Youruo Wu's gaze coming towards him, Zhao Tao snorted coldly and immediately retracted those gazes.

It was still dark at this time, but candles had been lit in the hall. As the officials took their seats little by little, the musicians and dancers of the Jiaofang Division also began to prepare.

At this moment, King Yun Zhao Kai walked into the hall surrounded by many people. He wore a white jade bright moon crown on his head and a bright red robe with gold trim. He held a jade belt in front of his waist with one hand and held it behind his back with the other.

A gentle smile like a gentleman.

The hall was deep and long, and he walked very slowly. Almost all the officials on both sides knew him, and they all stood up to greet him. Zhao Kai smiled and nodded.

After a while, Zhao Kai came to the front, saw Zhao Tao, moved his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect the second brother to be here early."

Zhao Tong looked at him and said with the same smile: "It's not early, I just walked in."

Zhao Kai's eyes fell on the splint, and his smile couldn't help but grow stronger. After sitting down, he said: "How did the second brother get this arm? How can he come to the banquet with an injury?"

Zhao Tong sighed and said: "I was hit by a weapon while practicing martial arts. I had already reported the injury to the officials, but the officials said that this celebration banquet was originally prepared for the victory over Huaixi. If I had not been there, the celebration banquet would have been overshadowed!"

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Zhao Kai's face changed slightly when he heard this, but then he laughed again: "Second brother has made great achievements in regaining Huaixi this time, suppressing rebellions and suppressing bandits. No one in the world knows about it. My brother admires him."

Zhao Tong shook his head and said: "Without him, it's just good luck." After saying that, he remained silent, showing an indifferent and lonely look.

When Zhao Kai saw this, his eyes twitched, and his heart suddenly got angry for no reason. What does good luck mean?

Is this to deceive him into not understanding battlefield military matters?

Wang Xiang and Deng Xunwu lost their troops and generals, and were severely defeated. It can be seen that Wang Qing's bandit army is by no means an ordinary bandit, and must be fierce and good at fighting.

Such a bandit army, not to mention fighting bloody battles, must at least fight repeatedly and with difficulty every step of the way in order to win, right?

How come you, Zhao Er, are just lucky when you come here? If you were so lucky, the Song Dynasty would not have to raise so many soldiers, nor would it need to rely on the Western Army. It would just depend on luck.

Zhao Kai took a deep breath. Does this mean he looks down on him and disdains talking to him about the war?

Or is he doing this deliberately to increase his worth and highlight his military status?

He laughed dryly: "Second brother, how can this only rely on luck? It is the second brother who knows the soldiers and uses them well that can achieve such great achievements, but... the second brother is already a very popular minister. Even if he achieves such great achievements, I am afraid he will not be promoted." Rewarded."

When Zhao Tong heard this, he looked at him and said: "As a minister, I serve the court and contribute to the country. How can I focus on rewards in everything?"

Zhao Kai laughed: "Second brother is noble, I admire you!"

Zhao Tong smiled, stretched out his hand and tapped the table: "However, the official said..."

Zhao Kai's expression changed when he heard this: "What did the officials say?"

Zhao Tong said slowly: "The officials said... they want to move me to the throne."

Move to the king? Zhao Kai was stunned when he heard this, what kind of king to move to? Where to move? You are already the king of Qi, where else can you move to?

Zhao Tong suddenly lowered his body slightly and waved to Zhao Kai mysteriously.

Zhao Kai was drawing a soul in his heart. Seeing Zhao Tong's movements, he hurriedly approached and heard Zhao Tong whisper: "The official said that he would grant me the title of King of Qin!"

Ah? Zhao Kai was stunned immediately, what king? He didn't hear clearly, so he hurriedly said: "Second brother, what are you moving for?"

Zhao Tong repeated: "King Qin!"

King Qin?! Zhao Kai's expression immediately changed when he heard this, and a "rumbling" sound exploded in his head.

What kind of king is King Qin? He is the second among the four kings. Taizong of this dynasty once granted him the title of King of Jin, so the King of Jin will not do so again. Then King of Qin is the greatest in this dynasty.

Although the status and salary of all single-character princes in the Song Dynasty are actually the same, there is no difference, but the size of the king's title is different, and the feeling is different in the hearts of the officials and the people in the market.

Even if the official family and the law don't mention the title of King Qin, there is no doubt that he is the leader of all kings and can overpower them all!

Zhao Kai's face turned pale instantly, and he immediately thought of many things about King Qin.

It seems that there were quite a few emperors in the King of Qin, the most famous being Emperor Zhenguan Li Shimin. How could he remember that Li Shimin was also the second emperor?

The more Zhao Kai thought about it, the more wrong he became. He suddenly discovered that many of the second-ranking princes seemed to have become emperors in the end, and the title at that time was either King of Jin or King of Qin.

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, King Yang Er of Jin, Emperor Wen of the Tang Dynasty King Li Er of Qin, and Emperor Taizong of this dynasty...

Zhao Kai's lips were trembling a little, and he was no longer as graceful as before. He froze there and didn't even take it back for a long time.

At this time, Zhao Tong said leisurely: "Well, actually I don't want to be the king of Qin at all, but the officials have no choice but to decide. Even if I refuse in every possible way, the officials still insist on moving to the king."

When Zhao Kai heard this, his blood immediately surged up, and his head suddenly became confused. He reluctantly pulled his body back, and after a while he said: "Second brother should be grateful for the generous treatment given by the officials."
To be continued...