The Frustrated Layman Jiaxuan (I)

Han Tuozhou accompanied Wanyan Tiexiong to the "Zhenyun Tower" to relax for a while, but was called away by the housekeeper of Zhao Ruyu, the head of the Privy Council, to discuss "national affairs". Han Tuozhou was an ambitious man who regarded his career as his life. In fact, he hated the Jin people in his bones. He served Wanyan Tiexiong so well because he had no idea of ​​promotion for a while, so he pretended to be friendly with the Jin people in order to gain more political capital. When he heard that the head of the Privy Council was looking for him, he gave Wanyan Tiexiong a few words and hurried to Zhao Ruyu's residence.

After arriving at Zhao Ruyu's house, Zhao Ruyu did not ask the servants to serve tea, but waved his hand and asked the servants who were serving beside to leave.

The servants respectfully left the door and covered it.

Zhao Ruyu was a man who was well versed in the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. He usually attached great importance to etiquette. He treated people no matter how big or small they were. He always gave them face. This unusual behavior was seen by Han Tuozhou at night. Han Tuozhou's eyes rolled around, and one question after another came up in his mind. He solved and denied one question after another, but he still couldn't figure it out. On weekdays, he was the best at observing people's expressions, but today, what was the atmosphere today? So far, he had no clue, and Zhao Ruyu didn't speak, so he couldn't get to the bottom of it. He could only judge that something big was going to happen next. So he didn't ask Zhao Ruyu, who had his back to him, and didn't sit down. He held his hands together in front of him, bent his body slightly, and was as respectful as usual, waiting for Zhao Ruyu to speak.

He was a patient man. For a group of Jin people whom he wanted to crush to dust, he could withstand the insults and serve them as if they were his own father, not to mention waiting for a while. Zhao Ruyu never paid much attention to him. Since he came to him, it must be something important. No matter what it was, it would definitely help him get closer to the center of power.

Everyone has hobbies. Sleepiness, gluttony, lust... He likes power and likes to pursue power. If he had not been taught to be loyal to the emperor and love the country and to serve the court since childhood, his pursuit of power would be endless.

And people who pursue power must be patient.

And he knew that he could bear not to ask, but Zhao Ruyu could not bear not to tell him.

In the hall, it was quiet, and you could hear the sound of Zhao Ruyu's sleeves and chest fabric rubbing against each other when he stroked his beard.

As expected, after half a cup of tea, Zhao Ruyu turned around and said, "I didn't expect you to be so calm."

Han Tuozhou said respectfully, "My Lord, I have no right to speak."

Zhao Ruyu said, "The storm is coming. Han Tuozhou, do you know why I summoned you overnight?"

Seeing that Zhao Ruyu was dressed much more plainly than usual tonight, Han Tuozhou thought of Emperor Xiaozong's poor health in recent years, and an idea flashed through his mind. However, this idea was really disrespectful and should not be judged rashly. Seeing that Zhao Ruyu was staring at him with his eyes, as if he wanted to spy on his inner thoughts, he quickly lowered his head and said, "I don't know."

Zhao Ruyu said, "In fact, you have guessed it, but you just don't dare to say it. That's right, the emperor has passed away."