Chapter 303 Master Lu even anticipated this?
Cao...Empress Dowager Cao was sitting in the backyard of the Zhao Mansion with a sad face.
For her, the fact that she had once been the mistress of the harem, second only to the emperor and above everyone else, had fallen to the level of a wealthy and idle person was a devastating upheaval.
"Those traitors will not die a good death."
"They are all so heartless that they forget the good things the government has done for them."
Such cursing would last at least two or three hours every day.
The newly appointed Prince of Xiangyang, Zhao Xi, was playing chess with Princess Fukang. In comparison, their attitudes were much more normal.
Although he lost the throne, Zhao Xi did not feel too much regret.
He was still young and had no time to enjoy the happiness of being an emperor. After all, he was just a "spectator" in the court, and the decisions were made by the ministers and Empress Dowager Cao.
Moreover, it is actually very boring for a person to stay on the dragon throne for a long time, especially for children.
As for Princess Fukang, she cared even less.
There were not many particularly "fierce" princesses in the Northern Song Dynasty. Even if they were so-called willful and capricious, they were only at the level of ordinary women, not the kind of she-devil who would ask servants to slap themselves in the face or push people to make fertilizer for flowers.
So the mentality of the two people seems to be particularly good.
The only inconvenience was that they had no way to leave Prince Zhao's Mansion.
Speaking of Prince Zhao's Mansion, it was originally the residence of Zhao Shu. After he was pushed onto the throne by Bao Zheng and Master Pang, he gave this place to Zhao Xi.
After cursing for a while, Cao found that the two siblings were happily chatting nearby. She immediately became dissatisfied and said angrily: "Huang'er, Fukang, are you two so obsessed with pleasure that you are willing to be imprisoned here?"
Zhao Xi stood up, clasped his hands and said respectfully: "Mother, things have come to this point, and human power cannot reverse it. Besides, being a rich and carefree man is not something that is too difficult."
"How can you be so hopeless? If your father still has a spirit on earth, he will definitely..." Cao covered her chest and coughed, her face full of resentment.
Seeing her mention her father, Zhao Xi sighed and stopped arguing.
Princess Fukang stood aside and said nothing, fearing that she would be brought into trouble.
As if she was thinking of Zhao Zhen, her husband, Cao also calmed down and the atmosphere seemed to become a little more relaxed.
At this moment, a servant came over and whispered, "Madam, Madam, Sir, there are two distinguished guests at the door, saying they want to visit."
Cao waved her hand unhappily and said, "No."
The servant hesitated for a while and whispered, "Madam, I think it would be better to meet you. Because if I am not mistaken, you should be Master Lu and one of his wives and concubines."
The three of them looked over suddenly, with different expressions on their faces.
Cao, in particular, had anger and panic in her eyes. After hesitating for a while, she pretended to be calm and indifferent and said, "Then meet him. Please ask him to come in."
The three of them immediately straightened their appearance, even Cao, who was quite prejudiced against Lu Sen, was no exception.
Not long after, Lu Sen brought Xianxian into the backyard. He bowed slightly to the three people and said with a smile, "I am sorry to bother you, host."
Zhao Xi and Princess Fukang immediately stood up to return the greeting, while Cao remained seated. She stared at Lu Sen and snorted coldly, "Master Lu, you have come up with some new ideas to mess with us three."
Zhao Xi and Princess Fukang's faces changed immediately, and they looked very conflicted when they saw their mother's expression.
There seems to be some anger, but more of helplessness.
Lu Xianxian smiled and thought this old woman was really interesting. It's rare to see someone seeking his own death.
Fortunately, Lu Sen didn't care about it. He smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if we sit down."
Zhao Xi nodded immediately: "Master Lu, please don't be polite."
It has to be said that Zhao's education was good, or rather, Zhao Zhen's education was good. Although he was driven down from the throne, Zhao Xi did not resent Lu Sen. Instead, he felt relieved and thought that it was a good thing that he did not have to bear so much pressure.
Lu Sen sat down, opposite him was Cao, while Zhao Xi and Princess Fukang stood aside consciously.
Xianxian just stood behind Lu Sen.
"I know the Queen Mother is very angry, and she even wants to eat Lu's flesh and blood to vent her anger."
As soon as these words were spoken, Cao's expression became a little uneasy.
Zhao Xi and Princess Fukang looked a little nervous.
Because it's true.
Lu Sen continued to wave his fan and said, "Whether you believe it or not, if Lu hadn't come out, the Zhao family's rule wouldn't have lasted long. Even... your ending would have been tragic."
If the previous words only made Cao feel a little uneasy, then these words made the three members of the Zhao family start to panic.
Lu Xianxian looked at Lu Sen with some curiosity.
Cao was so shocked that she was speechless, and Zhao Xi stepped forward, bowed and asked, "I dare to ask, is what Master Lu said the secret of heaven?"
If someone else made such a "criticism" about the Zhao family's kingdom, they would just laugh it off and not take it seriously. They might even behead the evil Taoist who spread such lies to confuse the people on the spot.
But who is Lu Sen? He is currently recognized as the only true immortal. The golden fairy ship hanging high above the city of Hangzhou is enough to prove his identity.
"Heavenly secrets? I guess so. Because the future will change." Lu Sen thought for a while and said, " Before I left the mountain, my master showed me a scene that was expressed in what you call the fairy shadow play."
"May I ask you about the future of the Zhao family?" Zhao Xi asked anxiously.
Cao and Princess Fukang also looked at Lu Sen eagerly.
The fairy shadow play was very magical in their eyes... Everyone in "Animal World" watched it with great interest. Lu Sen was already so powerful, so it was reasonable for his master to be able to see through the secrets.
Everyone wants to know what their future or the future of their descendants will be like.
They were very nervous and excited. Although what Lu Sen said before didn't seem good, they still wanted to know.
Under the expectant gazes of the three, Lu Sen said, "If I hadn't come, starting from this year, in about fifty-two years, the city of Bianjing would have been breached by the Northern Di, and the then Emperor and the Emperor would have been captured and taken to the north to be humiliated. After the enemy entered the capital, they would have burned, killed, raped, and looted, leaving nine out of ten houses in the city empty."
Hearing this, Zhao Xi's face turned red with anger: "How dare they, how dare they do this?"
Madam Cao and Princess Fukang also did not look very happy.
Do you think that's all?
Lu Sen said calmly, "As for the royal family, most of the men were killed, and almost all the princesses were captured and used for sexual pleasure by tens of thousands of Northern Di soldiers day and night. Some princesses even died of ruptured anus. Only one princess was lucky enough to escape this disaster..."
vomit!
When Princess Fukang heard this, she couldn't help it, so she walked to the side, leaned against a tree and vomited.
Zhao Xi's face was ashen, his eyes were red, and he was so excited that he couldn't speak.
Cao looked dazed. After a while, she stared at Lu Sen and asked viciously, "Master Lu, are you lying to us, an orphan and a widow, to absolve yourself of the crime?"
"What crime have I committed?" Lu Sen did not get angry. He waved his fan and smiled, "Is it necessary?"
Zhao Xi had calmed down a bit by now. He bowed respectfully and said, "I think Master Lu has found a way to crack it! Here, I would like to thank Master Lu for his great kindness on behalf of the descendants of the Zhao family."
"No need." Lu Sen stood up and said with a smile: "This land of China does not only belong to the Zhao family, but also to other people."
"Master Lu is right." Zhao Xi bowed again.
"If you are in a bad mood, the host can go out for a walk. Hangzhou is a bustling and lively place."
Then Lu Sen took Xianxian away, very decisively.
The atmosphere in the backyard was very depressing.
Zhao Xi was better off. He was young, and although he understood the tragedy that Lu Sen described and was very angry, he could not experience it personally.
But Cao and Princess Fukang were different. Both of them were women, and they knew very well what a terrible hell the scene Lu Sen described was for women.
"Master Lu is probably exaggerating." After a long silence, Cao smiled with difficulty, his expression was dry and unconvincing.
Neither Zhao Xi nor Princess Fukang said anything; they had their own judgment.
After coming out of Prince Zhao's mansion, Lu Sen returned to the cave and immediately began to explain what had happened.
"Next, I will take a few people to 'Daqin'. Now more than half a year has passed, and I guess they should have found the information I want." Lu Sen looked at his relatives who were standing or sitting around him: "Xianxian, Jingjing, Kunkun, Yaoyao, Xuenu, Shi Lei will follow me on the sun boat to Daqin, and the rest of you will guard the cave. If there are newcomers who pass the immortal fate test, let them stay at the foot of the mountain temporarily, and everything will be discussed after I come back."
Almost everyone nodded, except Yang Jinhua.
She whispered, "Sir, although my mother and I are not very powerful, we can still help you. Why don't you take us with you?"
This time when Lu Sen went to "Da Qin", he knew that they were going to "go to war". She didn't want to be alone at home and worry about it. If something really happened, she wanted to die with Lu Sen.
Lu Sen waved his hand and said comfortingly: "I will take Xianxian and Jingjing with me, and add Kunkun, Yaoyao, and Shi Lei. I can't say that we are invincible, but at least we can protect ourselves. Don't worry."
"But..." Yang Jinhua still looked a little worried.
"On the contrary, I'm worried that something bad might happen to my family." Lu Sen sighed softly, "Now the whole world knows that my system sect has peaches born, and everyone wants to live forever. It's not surprising that some of them have ulterior motives."
Hearing this, Yang Jinhua nodded: "I understand. Sir, please don't worry about the family affairs. I will definitely manage the family in order."
The next day, Lu Sen started the Sun Boat and set off with the designated personnel, heading straight for "Da Qin".
Now that the hibiscus tree provides a stable supply of spiritual energy, Lu Sen has accumulated a lot of spiritual energy blocks, so it won't hurt to be extravagant once in a while.
More importantly, the Sun Boat itself is a very powerful "magic weapon" and "wonder". In addition to the attributes of a wonder, it also has powerful attack power.
For example, the Solar Ship's "Corona Irradiation" can be considered a powerful group killing skill.
The departure of the solar boat stunned the people of Hangzhou for a moment. Then some clever merchants quickly went to neighboring cities and bought a large number of candles and lamp oil.
No matter how many days the Sun Boat is away, this is a rare opportunity to make money.
When the Sun Boat was heading towards "Da Qin", a quarrel had already broken out in the court.
Zhao Zongshi sat on the dragon throne and smiled happily.
Below, Wang Anshi is having a heated debate with Su Shi.
"Let's not talk about the problem of too many soldiers in the Song Dynasty. Most of the people in the court are incompetent." Wang Anshi stared at Su Shi and said loudly, "Just to support them, more than 80% of the tax revenue of the Song Dynasty is consumed. The money goes to the soldiers and officials, and the people benefit very little. If we don't improve the government, the Song Dynasty will be in trouble."
"I agree with the strict rectification of bad policies, but I disagree with Minister Wang's approach." Su Shi clasped his fists and said, "We have finally conquered Xixia, but the Khitan is still in the north. At this critical juncture, we want to cut military funds, lay off soldiers, and send them back to the countryside. How do you think those veterans who have fought bravely on the battlefield will feel? By then, the morale of the army will be shaken, and what will we do if the Khitans attack us?"
Wang Anshi snorted: "Secretary Su has never been on the battlefield and does not understand military affairs. I dare to assert that the Khitan will never dare to attack our Song Dynasty."
Su Shi had just been transferred back to the court from Hangzhou for less than a month and was already in a very high position as an official in the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry of Justice during the Northern Song Dynasty was one of the departments with real power.
He was young and full of vigor at the moment, and upon hearing this, he laughed at the words on the spot, saying, "Minister Wang has indeed fought in a war, and he has won a great victory by sending hundreds of thousands of soldiers to their deaths. Su admires him very much."
As the saying goes, don't hit someone in the face... Wang Anshi's words were already blunt and stubborn enough, but Su Shi was no worse than the former. The moment he opened his mouth, he intended to touch people's hearts.
When Wang Anshi heard this, he was so angry that his head started to hurt, but he couldn't refute it.
There is no way around it. This is the only black spot in his career as an official, and it is also a real mistake.
Seeing that Wang Anshi continued to "challenge" proudly, "Besides, your Qingmiao Law is really not a means for local officials to harvest farmers' money?"
Wang Anshi snorted, "Harvesting farmers? I am not that mean! It seems that Su Siwu is ignorant of the suffering of the people. Farmers all over the world have been suffering from high-interest exploitation for a long time. Borrowing one and returning three is a common thing. My Qingmiao Law is really for the benefit of the people."
Su Shi snorted, "I was born in a poor family and have worked in the fields to plant rice seedlings. When I was an official in Hangzhou, I was very hands-on. I know exactly what the farmers are thinking. But I also know even more clearly how much harm the implementation of the Green Seedling Law will cause to the farmers."
"What harm is there?" Wang Anshi asked angrily.
"Local officials have obtained the order, so they can exploit the farmers openly." Su Shi imitated Lu Sen, raised his eyebrows, and his expression was full of sarcasm: "To improve the government, we need to adapt to the local conditions. Minister Wang is too general, but he doesn't know that the difference between northern tangerines and southern tangerines is ridiculous!"
"Does Secretary Su have any good ideas?" Wang Anshi asked back, becoming so angry that he started laughing.
Su Shi was silent for a while, then said, "No!"
"It seems that Secretary Su is just so-so. He only knows how to nitpick but doesn't know how to do practical things. Interesting!" Wang Anshi glanced at Su Shi and turned the disadvantage around in one fell swoop.
Su Shi moved his lips, but didn't know how to refute. He felt a sense of suffocation in his heart and was extremely uncomfortable.
The other officials were watching the show, especially veteran officials like Grand Tutor Pang and Prince of Runan, whose faces were filled with joy.
At this time, Zhao Zongshi, also known as Zhao Shu, who was sitting on the dragon throne, said: "What you two said makes sense. In fact, my brother-in-law has already told me about the bad policies of this dynasty. He also said that the ministers will definitely quarrel over this matter in the future."
All the ministers looked over and were surprised.
Master Lu even "anticipated" this?
