Qian Song

Chapter 302 Zhao Ji's Tears

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Not long ago, Li Cun ordered that Yanjing be changed to Beijing, Kaifeng was still Tokyo, Chang'an, which had not yet been recovered, was changed to Xijing, and Yingtianfu was changed to Nanjing.

At this time, in the city of Nanjing, three small sedan chairs were being carried out from the imperial palace, escorted by female guards from the [-] Tiger and Leopard Battalion, and went straight to the Siguo City in the city.

The so-called Four Kingdoms City is actually not a city, but a large prison, which was built in the middle of the three battalions.

These three battalions are the most elite field troops of the third battalion in Nanjing City. They were organized by Li Cun himself, and they were the Five Army Battalion, the Three Thousand Battalion and the Shenji Battalion.

The Fifth Army Battalion is a mixed force of cavalry and infantry. It was divided into the Central Army, the Left Army, the Left Ye Army, the Right Ye Army, and the Right Sentinel Army. This army was an elite force mobilized from various places and served as the main force of the attack;
The Three Thousand Battalion is mainly composed of the most elite cavalry in the Yanyun area. Later, with the development of the army, the actual number has exceeded 3000.The Three Thousand Battalion is different from the Fifth Army Battalion. Its subordinates are all cavalry. Although the number of this cavalry unit is small, it is the most powerful cavalry force of the dry army in Nanjing City. They mainly play the role of assault in the war;

The Shenji Battalion is a special unit in charge of firearms in the dry army in Nanjing City. The weapons used by the soldiers are the most advanced firearms in the world.

These three battalions were the main defensive force of the former capital city of Nanjing.

The Siguo City, which was surrounded by these three battalions of troops, was a prison specially used to detain the royal families and clans of Annan, Champa, Liao, and Song.

This Siguo city is rammed and 13 meters high, covered with barbed wire, and has four corner watchtowers. On the watchtowers, there are guards and soldiers, each with a magic arm bow and a bed crossbow. The soldiers and horses are heavily guarded and difficult to fly.

Before, although Li Cun temporarily moved his capital to Bianliang City, Tokyo, but because Bianliang City was extremely unsafe at that time, he never moved his concubines and his children to Bianliang City.

Now, with Zhao Gou and other remnants of the Zhao Song Dynasty withdrawing to Shaanxi, the defeated soldiers, bandits, and rebels in the Central Plains were either recruited, wiped out, or went to Shaanxi to join the Zhao Song Dynasty.

As of not long ago, the two rebel armies of Wang Zaixing and Li Gui, originally active in the Huai River Basin, had about 7 people. After they were recruited, there were no large-scale routs, bandits, or rebels in the area controlled by the Dagan Dynasty.

Therefore, Li Cun ordered all his concubines and children who moved from Queen Fang Baihua to come to Bianliang City, Tokyo to live temporarily.

After hearing the news, Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu discussed it and thought they should go to see Zhao Ji and their other relatives and say goodbye to them. After all, after this goodbye, they didn't know each other. Can we meet again.

Later, with Fang Baihua's consent, Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu had to come to Siguo City to say goodbye to Zhao Ji and their other relatives.

After a series of tedious procedures, Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu finally met Zhao Ji and others.

Zhao Ji and the others attached great importance to this meeting and carefully selected the people who met Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu.

Like Zhao Fujin's son-in-law Cai Yu and Zhao Fujin's original two sons Cai Yu and Cai Kuai, Zhao Ji and the others wisely did not let them appear.

Obviously, Zhao Ji and the others were worried that the appearance of Cai Wei and his son would arouse Li Cun's resentment, and then anger them, even Zhao Fujin, who missed them very much.

In addition, Zhao Huan was not among those who met Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu.

This is not only because Zhao Ji and others considered that Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu would probably hate Zhao Huan who dedicated them to Li Cun, but also because the royal family and clan of the Zhao Song Dynasty felt that they had fallen into the land they are today. All the daughters were taken by Li Cun, and they all blamed Zhao Huan for being self-willed, selfish, and disregarding family ties. Therefore, most of the royal families and clans of the Zhao Song Dynasty hated Zhao Huan very much, and even isolated Zhao Huan on purpose.

On the contrary, all the royal families and clans of the Zhao Song Dynasty respected Zhao Ji, who had already abdicated, but Zhao Ji followed suit.

The people who came to see Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu this time were mainly their brothers of the same father and mother, such as King Yi Zhao Fen, King Qi Zhao Mo, King Xin Zhao Zhen, King Xin Zhao Zhi, and others, as well as King Pu Zhao Zhongli and King Yan. Zhao Yu, Yue Wang Zhao Si and other princes with relatively high seniority in the Zhao and Song Dynasties.

Seeing that Cai Yu and Cai Kuai were not among the people who met, the disappointment in Zhao Fujin's eyes flashed away.

But Zhao Fujin also understood that for Cai Yu and Cai Kuai, the benefits would far outweigh the disadvantages for her not seeing Cai Yu and Cai Kuai.

Therefore, Zhao Fujin understood why Zhao Ji and the others arranged this way.

After the two sides met, Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu, who thought they must not cry at first, started to cry when they saw that Zhao Ji's hair was all gray.

Zhao Ji hurriedly comforted Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu: "Why are you three sisters crying, my father is here to stay safe, eat well, sleep soundly, and be happy, there is no need to be like this."

Zhao Fujin looked at Zhao Ji's white hair: "Father, your hair..."

Zhao Ji said with a smile: "My father is in his forties, and he has a little hair, which is really human nature."

Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu didn't believe what Zhao Ji said.

You know, Zhao Ji, who has been practicing Taoist health-preserving kung fu diligently, has always been similar to young people in their 30s and [-]s.

Therefore, Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu understood that if Zhao Song Dynasty had not perished, Zhao Ji was first imprisoned by Zhao Huan, and now he was imprisoned by Li Cun, so he would never have grown up like this.

Zhao Ji didn't want to continue this topic that made everyone unhappy, so he changed the subject and said, "How did your three sisters get out of the palace and come here?"

Zhao Fujin said: "I am going to live in Bianliang City with the empress in a few days. At the request of my three sisters, the empress graciously allowed my three sisters to visit my father and uncles."

As soon as Zhao Ji heard it, he understood that it must be Li Cun who completely conquered the Central Plains, so Fang Baihua and Li Cun's concubines and Li Cun's heirs were moved to live in Bianliang City, Tokyo.

In this regard, it must be false to say that Zhao Ji can face it calmly. After all, this represents the end of their Zhao family's nearly 200-year dynasty hegemony, and he, Zhao Ji, still has a lot of responsibility.

But then again, Zhao Ji had already thought that this day would come sooner or later when they, the royal family and clan of the Zhao Song Dynasty, were all arrested by Li Cun.

The scene was silent for a long time before Zhao Ji broke the silence and said, "Do you want my father to write a congratulatory form to His Majesty?"

"This……"

Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu really didn't know how to answer Zhao Ji's question.

Seeing this, Zhao Ji laughed at himself: "I'm too impatient for such a national event, how can the three women in the deep palace know how to do it."

Thinking of this, Zhao Ji avoided the topic and asked, "How are your three sisters doing?"

Zhao Fujin replied: "Very well, I gave birth to a son, and Huanhuan gave birth to a daughter. The beads are still young, and His Majesty did not let her sleep. Both Huanhuan and I will be rewarded with nine concubines, and the beads will be rewarded with beauties. The three of us are people who have lost their country, and they take good care of the three of us."

Zhao Ji was very pleased, and took the initiative to ask: "What about your majesty, how does your majesty treat your three sisters?"

Zhao Fujin replied: "Your Majesty is kind and generous, and treated the three of us very well."

Zhao Duofu, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help complaining at this moment: "It's just that he is too busy, and there are so many concubines. The three of us haven't seen him for more than a year."

Zhao Fujin glared at Zhao Duofu, and then explained: "Not only the three of us have not seen Your Majesty for more than a year, but the Empress has not seen Your Majesty for almost two years. This is not aimed at the three of us."

Zhao Ji also heard a little bit. Li Cun has been busy attacking the Song Dynasty for the past two years, so he never returned to Nanjing.

Zhao Ji said in a calm tone as much as possible: "Your Majesty is the hero, can An Neng only care about women?"

When Zhao Duofu heard this, he couldn't help but muttered, and stopped talking.

Seeing Zhao Duofu like this, Zhao Ji patiently said to Zhao Duofu: "Huanhuan, you have to remember that you are no longer the emperor's concubine, and you can no longer act willfully and annoy Your Majesty..."

Zhao Ji talked earnestly to Zhao Duofu for a long time, and what he said were all good words. After all, he was an emperor and had countless women, so he knew very well how Li Cun viewed women.

After instructing Zhao Duofu for a meal, Zhao Ji talked about what he cared most: "If your three sisters see Your Majesty again, they must speak kindly to His Majesty for my father. My father is also proficient in Taoism. I am willing to discuss with Your Majesty and confirm each other. A common way."

Zhao Ji knew very well that only if he could join Li Cun's side, could he change his current status as a prisoner, and it would not be difficult to enjoy the glory and wealth again. .

In order to achieve this goal, Zhao Ji, who already knew that all his concubines were occupied by Li Cun, took the initiative to say: "The old man is now devoted to seeking the Tao, and he has no love for men and women. The three of you must bring this statement to him." His Majesty……"

Next, Zhao Ji and others chatted a lot with Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu, and asked about outside affairs. Some people couldn't help asking about their daughters, or even their wives and concubines.

Li Cun did not issue a gag order, so Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu have all said what they know.

Not everyone is as "open-minded" as Zhao Ji. Some royal families and clans of the Zhao and Song Dynasties heard that their concubines and daughters had been taken by Li Cun, and they were even pregnant with Li Cun's child. I can't help but hate.

Apart from being directed at Li Cun, a large part of this hatred was directed at Zhao Huan, and the latter was stronger than the former.

Later, when the royal family and clan of the Zhao and Song Dynasties heard that Zhao Gou had ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor in Shaanxi, some people couldn't help but have a glimmer of hope in their eyes, thinking that Zhao Gou might be able to rescue them, or even help them avenge their revenge.

However, some clear-headed people, such as Zhao Ji, don't have much hope for this.

Back then, when Zhao and Song Dynasty still owned the whole world, they were not Li Cun's opponents, but now only the small land of Sichuan and Shaanxi is left, how can it be possible to turn defeat into victory?

But Zhao Ji didn't want to kill everyone's hope, so he said to Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu: "If your three sisters have a chance to get in touch with Gouer, just say... if it's true, come and save your parents."

Zhao Ji's words mean that you can act cheaply as the emperor, and then come to save your parents.The first half of the sentence is a political confession, and the second half is about survival instinct. I hope Zhao Gou will take him home as soon as possible for the sake of his parents.

After hesitating for a while, Zhao Ji said again: "There is a strategy for the Central Plains of the Qing Dynasty, and it will be carried out. Don't think of me."

If Zhao Ji's first sentence is a cry of pleading in times of distress, the second sentence is actually a bit bloody and overall, meaning: If you have the courage and strategy to restore the Central Plains, then do it with all your strength and don't worry about it. I.

Before Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu were about to leave, Zhao Ji confessed again: "The ancestor of Yi has an oath, hidden in the Taimiao, and vowed not to kill the ministers and those who talk about it, and the violators are unknown."

The ancestor of art is Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. He once left a political will not to kill ministers and those who made admonitions.

Zhao Ji reaffirmed the oath, which contained deep remorse, and at the same time reminded Zhao Gou that he must not violate it at any time.

The so-called dying words are also good. Although Zhao Ji has not reached the moment of dying, but in such a cruel environment, these three sentences to Zhao Gou can be regarded as words from the heart.

The first sentence is human nature and the desire to survive; the second sentence is to proceed from the overall situation and consider the country; the third sentence is to reiterate the ancestral oath and consider the Zhao clan.

Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu wrote down all Zhao Ji's words, and then handed over a lot of food and clothing they brought to Zhao Ji and others.

After seeing these long-lost good things, the royal family and clan of the Zhao Song Dynasty who had lost their luxurious life couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion. Some sensitive and fragile people just burst into tears. How much they hope that everything today is just a A nightmare, they are still the royal family and clan of the Zhao Song Dynasty who are high above and born to enjoy the glory and wealth.

Zhao Ji was also very emotional. He knew that there would be such a result. At the beginning, he would not be extravagant and extravagant, nor would he be extravagant, and he would never pass the throne to Zhao Huan, that idiot and unfilial son in a hurry...

At this moment, Zhao Chuanzhu brought over a package that she was struggling to carry, and handed it to Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji took the package and asked, "This is..."

Zhao Chuanzhu whispered: "Ms. Li entrusted her daughter to hand this over to her father."

"Miss Li?"

Zhao Ji, who has many concubines, really can't think of who this "Ms. Li" is for a while?
Zhao Ji opened the package, and there was a letter on top.

And there are three beautiful small characters on this envelope: Received by Zhao Yi.

In an instant, a distinctive figure appeared in front of Zhao Ji's eyes!

——Master Li!

That year, Zhao Ji's alias was Zhao Yi, and he claimed to be a scholar in the palace examination. He haunted the Forbidden Palace in his spare time, and often met with his teachers...

Zhao Ji's tears flowed out unconsciously.

It can be seen that what Zhao Ji asked Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu, and Zhao Chuanzhu to convey to him earlier, "He is devoted to seeking the Tao and has no love for men and women", is not true.

Zhao Ji opened the envelope and wanted to take out the letter inside.

It turned out to be empty inside.

"Who stole this letter, or..."

Zhao Ji quickly withdrew his thoughts and asked Zhao Chuanzhu: "How is Miss Li doing?"

Zhao Chuanzhu said: "It's very good. She gave birth to a son who is very smart. Your Majesty also likes to listen to her four-person singing. When he was in Qingcheng, he often listened to her four-person ensemble."

Hearing what Zhao Chuanzhu said, Zhao Ji understood that Li Shishi didn't write to him at all, because Li Shishi didn't know what to say to him, and he didn't dare to say anything to him, and when he gave him something, he just read When he is in trouble, help him if you can.

Zhao Ji looked through the things Li Shishi gave him. They were all practical food and clothing items, and there was also a bag of golden beans that were not too many but not too few.

Seeing this, Zhao Ji sighed leisurely and let Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu leave without saying anything.

After Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu bid farewell to Zhao Ji and the others, they prepared to board the sedan chair and leave.

But at this moment, a man with all his hair loose ran towards Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu as if he had gone crazy!

Zhao Fujin, Zhao Duofu and Zhao Chuanzhu took a closer look, and found that it was Zhao Huan who came!
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