It's hard to be the emperor who crosses the eagle

The Queen Mother did not answer, but asked instead: "Prince Torre, do you have any questions?"

Tuo Lei shook his head and said, "This king is here to form an alliance with the Song Kingdom on behalf of the Great Khan."

The Empress Dowager Quan said: "The weather in the Song Dynasty is smooth and the country's fortune is prosperous. What kind of alliance do you want to form in your barren land in Mongolia?"

Tuo Lei frowned imperceptibly, and then opened his mouth again: "Queen Song, what do you think of Jin?"

The Empress Dowager Quan was silent for a while, before she said: "The soldiers of the Kingdom of Jin are strong and the horses are strong. Does Mongolia still want to destroy the Kingdom of Jin?"

Torre said: "The Kingdom of Jin is not as good as before. If the Kingdom of Song joins forces with Mongolia, the Kingdom of Jin will definitely not be an opponent."

The Empress Dowager Quan pondered for a while, as if her heart moved, and then hesitated: "How do you know?"

When Torre heard it, he was overjoyed, so he said: "Of course I saw it with my own eyes, the elite of the Jin Kingdom is not as good as the normal army of the Song Dynasty." His words were considered a compliment, but he didn't know that he had mistakenly bumped into the real military strength of the Song Dynasty. .

As expected, Queen Dowager Quan's voice was full of joy, and she replied: "In this case, I will accept it. However, the specific matters need to be discussed separately with Prince Torre."

Torre said with a smile: "The king is always waiting."

After Queen Dowager Quan reached an agreement with Torreda, she asked the maid to send him out of the palace.

In the side room, Queen Dowager Quan asked: "Officials, do you really want to form an alliance with Mongolia?"

Su Ruo said with a deep smile: "The alliance is to be formed, but not with Mongolia, but with the Kingdom of Jin."

Of course, the alliance with the Kingdom of Jin would not be so realistic. After all, the fisherman will benefit when the snipe and the clam fight.If the fisherman puts in more effort, he may turn into a squirrel and be caught by the bird catcher.

The Empress Dowager Quan didn't understand these things, so she didn't ask Su Ruochen anything, but only instructed: "Officials, be careful, don't meet any assassins again..."

Su Ruo said with a deep smile: "Mother, I know, I will definitely not go anywhere in the future."

Queen Mother Quan was satisfied with Su Ruochen's guarantee.

A few days later, after Yang Zhao and Yue Lingqiu got married, Su Ruochen gave the two of them a one-month vacation, which can be regarded as a modern honeymoon vacation.

On the surface it was like this, but on the second day of their marriage, Yang Zhao received a secret order from Su Ruochen, and the husband and wife quietly went to the capital of the Kingdom of Jin under the guise of going on a tour.

The things that Zhang Ning investigated gradually became clear, and Su Ruochen's mood became better.

The last time Gusu Murong publicly appeared in the rivers and lakes was by the West Lake 60 years ago.

Murong Shang.

He was still a Jinshi at that time, living by the West Lake, but he got a sudden illness the year after he was named on the gold list, and died within half a month.

Su Ruo Shen said to Zhang Ning: "Go to the West Lake tomorrow to see if there are any abandoned houses. It is best if there is a garden, quiet and elegant."

Zhang Ning didn't know what Su Ruochen meant, so he agreed anyway.

A "Mr. Murong" appeared on the side of the Kingdom of Jin, who won the trust of the emperor of the Kingdom of Jin, and even the King of Jin would not dare to stand in his way.

When Su Ruochen received the news from Zhang Ning, there was no abnormal expression on her face, she nodded slightly and said, "I see."

There was a sudden commotion outside the imperial study room, and Su Ruochen said displeasedly, "Zhang Ning, go and see what's going on? Why did the imperial palace become a vegetable market!"

Zhang Ning replied: "Yes." Then he turned to check; not long after, he returned to report: "Your Majesty, the one outside is King Rong, and something may have happened to Yan Zhijing."

Something happened to Yan Zhijing?Surprised, Su Ruo ordered, "Let King Rong in quickly!"

Zhao Yurui's armor was soaked in dry crimson, apparently from a life-and-death struggle.Su Ruochen was startled, suppressed his anger, and asked, "Brother Rui, what happened to you? Tell me carefully!"

Zhao Yurui's eyes were bloodshot, anger and sadness mixed together on his face, and he said with tears in his eyes, "Brother! I don't believe it's you! But why...why do you want Dong Wei to send a secret decree to kill us? Why did you pay Yan Zhijing?" Let him bring troops to kill us!"

Following Zhao Yurui's gaze, it was Zhang Ning who had just entered.

Su Ruochen stepped down from the seat, grabbed Zhao Yurui's arm, suppressed the surprise and anger in her heart, and said in a deep voice: "Dong Wei colluded with those who intend to plot against him, and committed suicide by taking poison. I almost committed suicide a few days ago. If you were assassinated, Dong Wei might be involved in it, if it wasn't for Huang Island Master, you should be in front of my mausoleum now!"

Zhao Yurui was shocked and said, "Brother..."

Su Ruochen gritted her teeth and said, "Brother Rui, tell elder brother what happened at that time, don't miss a little bit."

Zhao Yurui closed her eyes, took a deep breath, looked at Zhang Ning vigilantly, and slowly told what happened a few days ago.

Nine days ago, Zhao Yurui returned from Fusang, intending to report the investigation results to Su Ruochen.

When the fleet was approaching Mingzhou, Yan Zhijing's navy came up to meet him. The leader was actually Zhang Ning, but Yan Zhijing was nowhere to be found.

Zhao and Rui were not vigilant at the time, so they believed Zhang Ning's words, thinking that Yan Zhijing returned to Lin'an first, and Su Ruochen sent Zhang Ning to wait for them here.After the other party approached, Zhao Yurui boarded Zhang Ning's boat and waited for the secret order.Seeing Dong Wei on the deck, Zhao Yurui didn't doubt what Zhang Ning said was different.

Dong Wei opened the secret decree and recited: "Rong Wang Zhao and Rui colluded with Yan Zhijing, Qu Lingfeng and other military generals to conspire with the Japanese country, intending to rebel and usurp the throne. After investigation, it is true. Thinking of the love between Rong Wang and my brother, I will give you the imperial wine today. One cup, King Rong will be buried in honor after his death." After reading, Dong Wei waved the secret order in front of Zhao Yurui, and said proudly: "His Royal Highness, accept the order."

Shocked and angry, Zhao Yurui snatched the imperial edict to examine it carefully, glared at Dong Wei, and said bitterly, "This is not my elder brother's handwriting! You are spreading false imperial edicts!"

Dong Wei sneered and said: "His Royal Highness, the imperial edict has never been written by the official, and the secret order is all done by Dong Wei, but His Royal Highness will not recognize this seal, right?"

Zhao Yurui's complexion changed, and he drew out his sword and stabbed at Dong Wei, angrily said: "Dong Wei! It must be your fault! This king will kill you first today!"

Dong Wei dodges, and snorted coldly: "Lord Rong, I advise you to hurry up and get the order, at least you can leave a whole body, otherwise, the majestic Prince Song has been torn into pieces... ...Ouch! Since Lord Rong doesn't want the whole body, Zhang Ning! Kill him!"

Zhang Ning stepped forward with his sword drawn, cupped his hands and said, "Zhang Ning has seen His Royal Highness King Rong."

Zhao Yurui's eyes widened angrily, and he shouted, "Zhang Ning! You're actually with him!"

Zhang Ning smiled and said: "His Royal Highness, this is indeed His Majesty's intention. Yan Zhijing has been secretly detained, you should not resist."

Zhao Yurui's heart turned cold, and then filled with endless desolation and anger, he laughed and said, "I want to see how you guys kill me!"

Zhang Ning's smile faded, and he raised his eyebrows and said, "His Royal Highness, Zhang Ning has no choice but to offend." After speaking, he swung his sword and stabbed.

Zhang Ning wanted to take Zhao Yurui's life with his sword, and because his martial arts were much better than Zhao Yurui's, Zhao Yurui was in danger.

Dong Wei, who was watching from the side, said dissatisfiedly: "Zhang Ning, don't play, the battle is quick, your Majesty has no time to wait."

Zhang Ning chuckled and said, "I just want to give His Royal Highness King Rong time to think. Since you don't want to, I'll finish it soon."

Zhao Yurui saw that Zhang Ning was ruthless and merciless, and his situation became more and more dangerous, and he was even more embarrassed for a while.After fighting with Zhang Ning for less than ten moves, Zhang Ning sold an opening. Zhao Yurui was overjoyed, and swung his sword straight at him, but he didn't know that he had fallen into Zhang Ning's trap. When he found out, it was too late to turn back. saved.

Just when Zhao Yurui felt that he was going to die, a cold arrow shot straight at Zhang Ning's heart. Zhang Ning had to turn around and dodge, but it gave Zhao Yurui a chance to breathe, and he retreated back immediately.

Zhang Ning dodged the cold arrow and looked intently, but it was Yan Zhijing standing not far behind with his bow raised.

Zhang Ning glanced at Dong Wei, as if he was asking the latter what was going on; Dong Wei also had a look of surprise on his face, obviously he didn't know how Yan Zhijing came out.The two of them caught a glimpse of Yan Zhijing's personal soldiers catching up again, and they understood.

Yan Zhijing hurriedly shouted at Zhao Yurui: "His Royal Highness, hurry up!"

Zhao Yurui changed his mind, used lightness kung fu, turned around and rushed back to his boat, and immediately ordered: "The ones on the opposite side are rebellious officials and thieves, wipe them all out!" Then he whispered to the guards: "Rescue General Yan. "

"Yes."

Dong Wei and Zhang Ning on the opposite boat didn't seem to be in a hurry, they just watched Zhao Yurui's movements and didn't stop them, let alone attack him now.

Dong Wei sneered, "Zhang Ning, do you still want to let him go?"

Zhang Ning didn't take it seriously and said: "Let's put Yan Zhijing in the past first, remember, don't let them see the flaws."

Dong Wei snorted and said, "Who do you think you are? If you mess up this matter, the young master will keep you?"

Zhang Ning said: "I don't need you to worry about my affairs. You have to remember that the young master asked you to listen to me. If you don't listen, what happens is your problem."

A sternness flashed in Dong Wei's eyes, and he smiled again: "How could I disobey my son's wishes? I'm just reminding you."

Zhang Ning smiled and said: "It's best like this." After a pause, he ordered: "Don't forget to separate Yan Zhijing and Zhao Yurui later, you block Zhao Yurui for a while, and wait for the young master Order."

Dong Wei said: "What are you going to do?"

Zhang Ning smiled secretly and said, "Naturally, he led our General Yan to report to General Qu!"

Dong Wei's whole body froze, and his complexion instantly turned pale.He asked: "My lord...do you want them to remember you and me?"

Zhang Ning smiled and said, "What do you think?"

A sad smile appeared on the corner of Dong Wei's mouth, he shook his head and said: "You are planting, and I... the young master is going to give up on me..." He closed his eyes again and sighed: "Forget it, Dong Wei's life belongs to the young master. , what is there to be afraid of?"

Yan Zhijing, who was surrounded, and Zhao Yurui, who were thinking about how to deal with it, naturally didn't know the conversation between Dong Wei and Zhang Ning. Zhao Yurui was busy saving the breeding scriptures on the premise of protecting themselves.

The soldiers who secretly let Yan Zhijing away gave Yan Zhijing an idea: "General, we might as well scuttle this ship..."

Yan Zhijing nodded and said: "Half of the people will be assigned to dig the boat, and the rest will follow me to kill Dong Wei to buy time for the boat cutter. I believe King Rong will understand."

The soldiers led the order and said: "Yes!"

Zhang Ning was putting water, Dong Wei was packing garlic, Yan Zhijing felt that his actions were unusually smooth, and he soon arrived around the small wooden boat, and only waited for the soldiers to chisel the boat, and escaped to Zhao Yurui in the small wooden boat on board.

Zhang Ning took a look at the situation and gave Dong Wei a wink. The latter understood and commanded the fleet to kill Zhao Yurui.Zhang Ning sent people to kill those who built the boat, and then killed Yan Zhijing...

Seeing that Yan Zhijing fell into the sea with Zhang Ning's sword, Zhao Yurui gritted his teeth and made the decision to turn the ship around.

After several times of hiding and fighting at sea, he finally arrived outside Lin'an City along the river today. Zhao Yurui didn't believe that Su Ruochen would be so heartless, so he rushed into the palace.The guards in the palace saw that Zhao Yurui was covered in blood, and they were afraid of offending the emperor, so they stopped him from going out; Zhao Yurui's eyes were blood red, and they quarreled like crazy, which alarmed Su Ruochen.

Su Ruo listened quietly, her face was calm, without any change, and her tone changed from suppressing her anger at the beginning to a genuinely calm: "I see."

Zhao Yurui stared at Su Ruochen's eyes, and hurriedly said: "Brother, this is really not you, right?"

Su Ruochen comforted gently: "It's not me, really."

Just as Zhao Yurui wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, he remembered something again, glared at Zhang Ning, protected Su Ruochen behind him, and said angrily, "Brother, Zhang Ning can't stay!"

Seeing my younger brother protecting himself so much, it would be a lie to say that he dare not move.Su Ruochen hugged Zhao Yurui from behind, and said softly: "Xiao Rui, Zhang Ning just separated from Huang Yaoshi in Taihu Lake nine days ago, so it is impossible for him to appear in the sea, so what you saw was someone disguised as him, I want to frame it and put the blame on me."

Zhao Yurui froze for a moment, then relaxed again, doubting: "Zhang Ning was framed, so Dong Wei might also be framed?"

Su Ruo sighed deeply, and said: "Brother Rui, Dong Wei did leave Lin'an once. Although..." He paused at this point, and said again: "Brother Rui, you go back to rest first, I will take care of this matter." Will handle it."

After appeasing Zhao Yurui, Su Ruochen's expression was so gloomy that water could drip out.Hitting the pillar with one palm, Su Ruo said bitterly: "Zhang Ning! You go and find out for me who dared to chase and kill my Song Dynasty prince and the imperial court official! I want to kill his nine clans!"