Chapter 644 Like a vegetable market

There was a fire in Funing Hall.

A shout immediately caused a burst of noise.

Zhao Zhen was surprised: "Has the news about your return to Beijing leaked?"

Did the official say that this inexplicable fire was directed at him? Fu Jiuqu narrowed his eyes slightly and shook his head, "I just arrived in Bianjing last night. Ordinarily... it shouldn't be."

Zhao Zhen's face immediately darkened.

"So...it's for me...they just...can't wait any longer?"

Fu Jiuqu's expression changed slightly, he walked to the window and lifted up a corner of the curtain to look out.

There was a faint flash of fire in front of Funing Gate. The fire had just started, blowing with the north wind, and the thick smoke shot straight into the sky, but the place where the fire started was still some distance away from the main hall.

The palace guards swarmed in and surrounded the palace from all sides. There were people everywhere and lights everywhere, and the fire was so bright that it seemed to illuminate the dark night.

Countless people rushed to tell each other that "there was a fire in Funing Hall", and the crowd made a lot of noise, as if the entire harem was alarmed. Groups of forbidden troops rushed over, carrying buckets of water and rushing towards the fire.

"You and I can't argue, why not ask a saint to come and judge?"

Fu Jiuqu said: "Separate people, transfer them, find something for them to do, and exhaust them to death. Let them have no energy to fight for this or think about that, and in turn they have to listen to my orders..."

Li Fu was really scared. Thinking that there was a Guangling County Prince in the palace, the back of his neck felt chilly and he felt like his head would fall off at any moment.

Zhao Zhen was silent for a moment, covering his chest, and said anxiously: "With this fire, Funing Palace will be weatherproof... How do you want to leave?"

"You mean...?"

Fu Jiuqu said: "There was heavy snow at night. According to Wei Chen's speculation, the fire will be extinguished before it reaches the main hall. I think it will be fine. The official's illness has not recovered, and moving the palace is not good for the body. It is better not to move out of Funing Hall."

For the best..."

Zhao Zhen was startled, and then said as if he had some realization: "Sure enough, someone knows that you are back? Ah Jiu, you are not a careless person."

Fu Jiuqu said: "First, the officials should take good care of their health as soon as possible. Once their health is good, all rumors will be dispelled. Second, officials of two systems and above are ordered to go to the inner east gate to greet them and let them know the current situation of the officials at any time.

If the court officials feel at ease, they will not be influenced by the ministers in charge of the two governments in everything. Thirdly, the ministers in charge of the two governments will take turns to go home to rest and each perform their duties. The court affairs will be reported to the officials by those who are on duty. "

Zhao Zhen nodded.

"The official family has a good rest." Fu Jiuqu bowed and gave him a deep look. "The ministers will not let them disturb the purity of the official family. It's just..."

The scene was chaotic, but it didn't look like they were here to catch him.

Fu Jiuqu thought for a while and nodded, "I complained. Now I don't complain anymore."

Fu Jiuqu was afraid that he would get angry, so he accidentally let go of his anger, quickly put down the curtain, and comforted him: "In my opinion, this fire is not coming from the official family, but from Wei Chen..."

"You don't have to worry about this official family." Fu Jiuqu looked at the guard uniform on his body, "When the fire breaks out, there are many people and it's not difficult to sneak out..."

Seeing that Zhao Zhen was still confused, he couldn't help but sigh.

Even if Fu Jiuqu didn't say anything, he wouldn't move easily.

And he is old after all.

"When talented people gather together, they are bound to be attacked. On the battlefield, it is much easier for a good general to lead a group of mediocre soldiers than for a mediocre soldier to lead a group of good generals. Officials are well versed in the ways of emperors and have their own tricks to control them. But small ministers are different.

I don't care about that, I only know that there are many capable people under my command, and they will fight. When the time comes, they will fight back and forth every day, and no one is willing to work for me with all their heart, and they may even plot for their own benefit.

My interests..."

On one side is a raging fire, on the other side are the ministers with red faces.

"The saint has already issued a decree to pray for the officials in Kunning Hall. Who dares to disturb us?"

Now it's better. Starting from the three prime ministers, each expressed his own opinion and couldn't argue with each other.

Zhao Zhen's face was filled with uncontrollable anger, and he looked very excited. He was coughing and panting, "I'm not dead yet...are they...can't wait any longer?"

"It is precisely because my uncle is the emperor that it should be like this. The official is the uncle of a minor minister, but he is the emperor of the people of the world. Only by giving a righteous code can he be admired by minor ministers."

Zhao Zhen immediately asked: "Do you have any good ideas?"

Zhao Zhen's face turned pale and uneven, "What do you mean by this?"

"Ajiu..." Zhao Zhen's voice was deep. He stared at Fu Jiuqu for a long time before sighing, "The palace must be heavily guarded tonight. Funing Palace will not remove its personnel all night long. How do you want to leave?"

Fire breaks out in the palace have always been a serious problem, and the crowd is noisy.

Si Tianjian officials also came in a hurry and said that starting from May of the first year of Zhihe, a guardian star would appear and appear in the east in the morning, guarding the sky, and suddenly disappeared today. This was an ominous sign.

The fire in Funing Hall should be a warning from heaven that it will damage the dragon body of the official family. The official family should be moved out of the palace as soon as possible and relocated to another place.

"It is a grave sin to miss an official's illness."

He smiled lightly and started planning for Zhao Zhen: "Look at the ministers outside the palace, all of them are rich in economics and have amazing talents. For the officials, they are all useful people and the pillars of the country.

But having one of these talents is a blessing, but having too many of them is trouble.”

Seeing him frowning, Fu Jiuqu said softly: "If there are many capable people, it will inevitably lead to status disputes and internal power grabs, which will ultimately harm the interests of the official family and the Song Dynasty."

Fu Jiuqu didn't seem to be bothered by being under siege at this moment.

It is said that the more talents, the better. This is the first time Zhao Zhen heard this opinion.

Zhao Zhen's eyes were half shocked and half doubtful, and he sighed secretly after thinking for a moment.

"It's to force me... They... just want to force me..."

Fu Jiuqu didn't answer but asked: "How is uncle doing?"

The ruling ministers of the two governments in the Daqing Palace also arrived after hearing the news. They thought it could be dealt with quickly, but unexpectedly, they started to argue among themselves.

"Then what should you do?" Zhao Zhen asked.

The official family is seriously ill, the country has no heir, and worries and panic inside and outside the court are urging the official family to establish a successor as soon as possible. Wei Mao said that the memorial has been written, how could he not find a way to submit it?

He paused and looked at Zhao Zhen.

"Being good at decision-making means being expert. A person with strong decision-making ability must have the final say. If such people gather together to do the same thing, no one can convince anyone..."

Even if the adults outside had their heads cut off, at most they would be demoted. At worst, they would leave the capital and then be transferred back for a few years to continue their promotions. But he was different. Eunuchs have a low life. If something happened, it would be fatal.

Zhao Zhen looked at Fu Jiuqu with confused eyes, standing tall and not panicking in the face of danger. For some reason, he felt a little envious in his heart.

"Bastard!" Zhao Zhen coughed and was about to speak when Fu Jiuqu stopped him.

Is it just to light a fire and conform to the celestial phenomena?

Before Fu Jiuqu had time to speak, there was a knock on the door from Li Fu.

He is young, promising and upright.

Fu Jiuqu sneered, turned around, and saw Zhao Zhen's pale complexion.

What if the purpose of this fire was to cooperate with what Si Tianjian said, meaning that God would punish the country for having no heir, and the people would be uneasy? Then by moving out, he would mean that he had listened to these remarks, and he would have to be held hostage by them.

Now. He has to guard against it.

"The official family, the official family, the adults are all arguing and are about to fight, what should we do..."

Fu Jiuqu said: "The official family is suffering from a serious illness. Since they are not being murdered, it is better to make good use of it..."

Zhao Zhen seemed to have realized something. He raised his body and forgot that he was still ill. His whole body felt much better.

"Now that my nephew has left, he will no longer visit you."

After Fu Jiuqu said these words, Zhao Zhen's eyes turned red.

Immediately afterwards, someone rushed into the inner hall, shouting to protect the official family.

"In your opinion, how should I deal with this fire?"

"The fire is already burning, why bother with this?"

A group of guards from the Funing Palace stood guard outside, saying that the fire was not big and could be extinguished quickly, but they should not interfere with the officials' rest.

"The official family..."

"Good plan. I can't live without Ah Jiu..."

The two sides were arguing and noisy, just like a vegetable market.

The corners of Zhao Zhen's eyes were slightly moist, "Ajiu...do you have any grudges against me?"

"What's next?"

Zhao Zhen stared at him blankly and smiled bitterly.

Fu Jiuqu said: "There is no airtight wall in the world."

Moreover, the fire came out of nowhere. It was set at Funing Gate, and it didn’t seem like there was any harm to the official family...

"The officials are inside."

If he had a son as wise and courageous as Ah Jiu, he would be at ease even if he died.

"I didn't expect that Ah Jiu is the person who knows me best..."

"I am the emperor, but it's a pity that I can't make the decision for you right now..."

With Fu Jiuqu in the Imperial City, there is no place in the palace where he is not his eyes and ears, so why should he be as worried as he is now? When he gets sick, he doubts this or that, and even sleeps with his dagger hidden under the pillow.

Can you feel at ease?

Zhao Zhen: "Why..."

Fu Jiuqu's eyes softened, "Uncle, I have a son."

Being born as a father gave me a different perspective. It was so difficult to run a small family, let alone a big country? No matter how bad his uncle was, he had tried his best to be a good emperor in his life.

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