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Chapter 747 Qin Hui: Your Majesty, there must be something fishy about this! [2 Updates]

"Really?"

Emperor Gaozong of Song was both surprised and delighted: All that's missing is Zhong Shidao!

The funeral held for Emperor Qinzong of Song was not just a funeral, but also a large-scale factional battle.

Previously, the three largest powers within the territory of the Song Dynasty were the Northern Song, the Southern Song, and the Qi Kingdom.

For Emperor Gaozong of Song to officially become the sole emperor of the Song Dynasty, it would be best to gain the recognition of the Northern Song and the Qi Kingdom.

If they didn't approve, it wouldn't seem legitimate, especially in the Northern Song Dynasty, where the only option was to fight each other!

Cai Fulai's attendance at the funeral was tantamount to supporting his imperial throne, while the Northern Song Dynasty only sent the Imperial Censor Zhao Ding.

Zhao Ding held a high-ranking official position, but he was nothing special. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the real power still lay with Wang Fu or Zhong Shidao.

Of course, it wouldn't be a problem if Wang Fu and Zhong Shidao didn't come; he could still handle the funeral arrangements.

However, recovering the territory of the Northern Song Dynasty was a difficult task.

Now, Master Zhong has arrived as well.

Emperor Gaozong of Song was still young, and he couldn't help but show his delight, so he quickly got up to go out and greet him.

Cai Fu gently patted Zhao Fujin's shoulder, glanced at Hu Sanniang and Qiu Qiongying, and walked out.

Hu Sanniang and Qiu Qiongying both pouted and obediently stayed in the mourning hall to protect Zhao Fujin.

After Cai Fu led his brothers out, they saw Emperor Gaozong of Song welcoming Zhong Shidao.

The best outcome that Emperor Gaozong of Song imagined was that Zhong Shidao would bow down and address him as "Your Majesty" upon seeing him.

Zhong Shidao is now the supreme commander of the Western Army, which means that the land of the Northern Song Dynasty is within easy reach.

However, to his surprise, Zhong Shidao simply clasped his hands in a fist salute when he saw him:

"Zhong Shidao greets Your Highness. May I ask where the Prince of Qi is?"

Emperor Gaozong was stunned: No, you came to Jiangzhou not for me?
"Old Master Zhong!"

A majestic and powerful voice came from ten paces behind Emperor Gaozong of Song:

"I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

"Shh-"

Zhong Shidao looked up and saw a king with a golden helmet and armor, a broad back and a burly waist, standing on the steps of the mourning hall!
He simply stood there, like a solitary peak standing tall and majestic, inspiring awe and reverence!

In fact, behind Cai Fu were a large group of burly men, including Lu Junyi, Guan Sheng, and Wu Song.

However, when Zhong Shidao looked at Cai Fu, he only saw Cai Fu, who was like a blazing sun, shining brightly!

This must be the King of Qi!
Zhong Shidao cried out in his heart.

Although this was the first time he had met Cai Fu, who else in the world could be so majestic and domineering besides Cai Fu?
Never seen, never heard!

Zhong Shidao was taken aback for a moment, but Lu Zhishen beat him to it.

Lu Zhishen returned the waist token to Cai Fu:

"Brother, I have fulfilled my mission!"

broken!

Emperor Gaozong's heart skipped a beat:

Could it be that Zhong Shidao came to Jiangzhou because of his brother-in-law?

So here's the question: Will the Northern Song Dynasty side with its brother-in-law?

Emperor Gaozong of Song was both shocked and furious:
If the Northern Song Dynasty had followed the Prince of Qi, the Prince of Qi would have possessed eight-tenths of the Song Dynasty!

I, the emperor, only account for two-tenths of the Song Dynasty. No, who is the real emperor?
They've lost even half the country, only two-tenths of it remains. What a humiliating life it must be for an emperor!

However, Emperor Gaozong of Song dared not speak out against his anger, and looked at Qin Hui, Qiu Yue, Liu Yanqing, and Liu Guangshi beside him:

These guys probably can't beat my brother-in-law...

That’s all!

Emperor Gaozong of Song had no choice but to compose himself and quickly go over to see what Cai Fu was up to.

"Third brother, you've worked hard... Hmm?" Cai Fu took the waist token and hugged Lu Zhishen, when he suddenly felt something poking his waist.

After letting go, Cai Fu glanced at Lu Zhishen's waist and saw that there was a sachet tied there!
The sachet was embroidered with a pair of lifelike Psyducks...

This craftsmanship is clearly not something you can buy!

There's something going on with my third brother!

Cai Fu gave Lu Zhishen a meaningful look: I didn't expect someone with thick eyebrows and big eyes like you to be able to pick up girls!
"Zhong Shidao pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Zhong Shidao also clasped his hands in a fist salute to Cai Fu, his cloudy old eyes gleaming with sharp light:

Old Zhong has come to keep his appointment!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Cai Fu grasped Zhong Shidao's hands with appreciation:
"I have long admired the old gentleman Zhong, but I regret that I have never had the chance to meet him!"

"When I saw it today, it certainly lived up to its reputation!"

Master Zhong smiled wryly: "I dare not accept such praise, I am too old..."

"An old steed in its stall may still aspire to gallop a thousand miles!"

Cai Fu knew that Zhong Shidao was a formidable fighter until his death.
"Seventy years old is the perfect age to realize one's ambitions!"
"At this age, you no longer need to look back or hesitate. Just do whatever you want with all your might!"

"Only in this way, a hundred years from now, will I have no regrets about having come into this world!"

Historically, Zhong Shidao lived to the age of seventy-six, but died of anger caused by the questionable actions of Emperor Qinzong of Song and the pro-peace faction.

Now that Emperor Qinzong of Song is dead, there are no more pro-peace factions left.

With his own support, plus An Daoquan's Tiger Penis Health Pills, it's no surprise that Zhong Shidao will live past eighty.
Zhong Shidao is only 71 years old now, and conservatively speaking, he can still lead troops into battle for another ten years!

Didn't Big Brother Lung also make the classic action movie "Old Wolf's Revenge" at this age?

They're going to make a sequel!

Zhong Shidao was deeply moved by Cai Fu's words, because everyone had told him this before:

He is old.

It may not be said, but it will be shown in every action.

For example, when Emperor Qinzong of Song was alive, he would specially give Zhong Shidao a seat when everyone else stood during court sessions.

Although Zhong Shidao knew that Emperor Qinzong was showing him respect, it also meant that in Emperor Qinzong's eyes, he was already old.

I'm so old that I can't even stand for a short while...

If Emperor Qinzong of Song was like this, others would be even more extreme, afraid that he would hurt his back if they casually sparred with him...

Over the years, Master Zhong felt he had aged, but his precious sword was still shining brightly!
Only Cai Fu made him feel that he was not old yet!
His hands can still grip a knife!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhong Shidao glanced at Cai Fu gratefully: "This humble general will go and pay respects to His Majesty first!"

"Let us listen again to the King's teachings!"

Cai Fu knew that going too far would be counterproductive, so he let go of Zhong Shidao's hand, and Zhong Shidao quickly walked into the mourning hall.

Emperor Gaozong of Song was almost in tears: I had just greeted you, and he was holding your hand!

Do not--

Although Cai Fu and Zhong Shidao didn't say anything sensitive, Emperor Gaozong of Song sensed a hidden meaning in their words:

What do you mean by "no need to look before or after"?
What do you mean by listening to the King's teachings!
Something's fishy! And it's a big deal!
It's a pity Cai Jing isn't here, otherwise Emperor Gaozong could have asked him. Now he can only look to Qin Hui:

Minister Qin, what do you think?
Qin Hui blinked his small eyes: Your Majesty, there must be something fishy about this!
nonsense!

Emperor Gaozong of Song shook his head helplessly, deciding to go back and see what was going on first.

Upon arriving at the mourning hall, one could see Zhong Shidao kneeling before Emperor Qinzong's body, repeatedly bowing his head, tears streaming down his face.
"Your Majesty, although the Liao soldiers are dead, there must be a mastermind behind this!"

"This old minister is determined to find the mastermind behind this and tear him to pieces, only then can His Majesty's spirit in heaven be appeased!"

Song Gaozong: Σ(｀д′*ノ)ノ

(End of this chapter)