What Prince Pu said was not groundless.
After Shi Qian and his two companions jumped into the Bian River, they went upstream and hid in the river near Zhang Shixun's back door until late at night when they came out from the back door.
It was done quite secretly, how come it was discovered?
Zhang Shixun would certainly not admit it. A look of astonishment appeared on his face. "Your Highness, do you believe such groundless rumors?"
"I believe it, of course I do."
Prince Pu said with a forced smile: "Because the two people who witnessed this incident are my trusted confidants. On the day of the incident, they hid on a cargo ship anchored near your home and saw Shi Qian and the other two emerge from the water and then sneak into your backyard."
"They must be dazzled." Zhang Shixun slammed his hand on the table. "This is sheer nonsense... Your Highness, we have no past animosity or present grudges. Why are you framing me?"
Prince Pu waved his hand and said, "Don't be upset, Shixun. I have no ill intentions."
“But I feel full of malice.”
Zhang Shixun's eyes were sharp, and murderous intent flashed across his face.
If Prince Pu really discovered his secret, he would have to keep it secret.
Prince Pu noticed his gaze and shuddered. He quickly said, "I really have no ill intentions. To be honest, I am a descendant of Taizu. I came to you today to ask you to help us take back the throne that should have belonged to Taizu."
After he said this, Zhang Shixun seemed to understand something.
Many people believe that Taizong's throne was not obtained in a legitimate way. This is a long story.
After Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin fell seriously ill, he called his second brother Zhao Guangyi to the palace for a secret talk. Because there were only two of them talking in the candlelight, people outside could only see two shadows reflected in the window. The two seemed to be arguing, and Zhao Guangyi had been avoiding them. The quarrel ended with the axe falling to the ground and Zhao Kuangyin saying "Okay."
Later, Zhao Kuangyin died.
Zhao Guangyi ascended the throne.
Not long after he came to power, his third brother Tingmei and Taizu's two sons Dezhao and Defang disappeared from the world for various reasons.
Many people at that time believed that Taizong forced his younger brother and nephew to death and fabricated various "miracles" in order to pass the throne to his son.
Zhang Shixun was too lazy to get involved in these royal affairs.
However, King Pu actually sent people to monitor him. This was not a big deal, but it was not a small deal either.
Although Shi Qian was extremely careful, Prince Pu still found evidence of him.
But Zhang Shixun was not worried at all.
He guessed that King Pu would not dare to make this matter public. The key point was that it would be useless to make it public because he could not provide direct evidence.
"Your Highness, sending someone to monitor me is not very decent. However, the story about Shi Qian and the other two entering my house through the back door is pure nonsense. I am sure that your people have a problem with their eyesight, or they are dazzled and have mistaken them."
Prince Pu nodded and said, "Shixun is right. It was midnight, and it would have been easy to make mistakes in the dim light."
"Since Your Highness knows this, why did you just ask me to borrow Shi Qian? What was your intention?"
Prince Pu remained calm and composed, "I'm just making empty threats. Since they don't frighten you, I won't beat around the bush. Let me be frank. We, the Taizu lineage, need your help."
Zhang Shixun flatly refused: "Your royal family's affairs are a mess. I don't want to get involved, and I can't help you with anything."
This is a joke. The Jin soldiers are about to cross the Yellow River again, and this old guy actually chooses to settle old scores with the emperor at this time.
There's water in your brain.
Seeing his refusal, Prince Pu still did not give up, "Shixun, Shi Qian was able to sneak into the palace without anyone noticing, and he could also shave people's heads without anyone noticing. With such abilities, killing someone is as easy as pie."
Zhang Shixun said, "Based on what Shi Qian has done, he does have this ability."
Prince Pu grabbed his hand and pleaded, "Please, let Shi Qian help me kill Zhao Huan. I will reward you handsomely after the success."
Zhang Shixun gently pushed his hand away and sneered, "I just said that Shi Qian and I have no relationship at all. If we have to say we have one, then we are enemies. Now you want to borrow him from me, which is really ridiculous... Prince Pu, are you still asleep?"
This was said in a very impolite manner. After hearing it, Prince Pu's face turned red and then pale.
"Shixun, don't you want to give me any face at all?"
Zhang Shixun patiently advised, "Prince Pu, wake up! Putting aside Shi Qian, the Jin soldiers are about to attack your doorstep again. It is unwise to bring up old scores from a hundred years ago."
"The meritorious officials are in trouble. The Jin Kingdom is launching a massive attack on the Song Dynasty, and the court is in chaos. If Zhao Huan were to die suddenly at this time, my Taizu's branch would have a chance to triumph in the chaos and retake the throne."
When Zhang Shixun heard that he had come up with this idea, he almost laughed out loud.
How crazy must one's brain be to come up with such a ridiculous idea?
"Your Highness Prince Pu, I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible."
"Why?"
"Even if the current emperor dies, it won't be your turn to take the throne even if the eight generations pass. He still has sons and brothers."
"That's not a problem. Let Shi Qian kill them all."
Okay, nothing more to say.
It's time to end this conversation.
Zhang Shixun concluded that Prince Pu was a mentally ill person.
Some mentally ill patients are no different from normal people when they are not having an attack, but once they are stimulated, they may have an attack.
But how can we get rid of the old madman?
Zhang Shixun began to worry.
Prince Pu's eyes lit up as he talked incessantly about his great plan.
Fortunately, Prince Pu's family came.
It was his son who came.
"Master Zhang, my father has been ill recently. This... that..."
His son hesitated and pointed secretly at his head.
Zhang Shixun suddenly felt relieved and said with a smile, "His Royal Highness Prince Pu has a strong memory and is well-informed. We had a very pleasant conversation. Haha! He is old and in poor health. It is better to let him go home early."
Prince Pu shook his head repeatedly, "I won't go home. If you don't lend me Shi Qian today, I will never let you go."
"We'll discuss this later. I'm going to the restroom. Your Highness, please enjoy your drink first."
Zhang Shixun stood up and secretly winked at his son.
The two avoided Prince Pu's sight.
Zhang Shixun scolded him, "Your Highness Prince Pu is seriously ill. He came to me and said something nonsense. If these words were to reach the ears of the Imperial City Bureau, your family would be in great trouble."
"Father is usually fine, but his brain disease relapsed today. He sneaked out when we weren't paying attention, and we had a hard time finding him... Master Zhang, can you give me some advice on how to coax him back?"
Zhang Shixun rolled his eyes and said, "How about this, I'll find a way to get him drunk, what do you think?"
"That's great."
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