Northern Song Dynasty: Counterattack and became emperor after the Jingkang Revolution

After a meal in Yangzhou, Zhao Yingluo had a deeper foresight of the upcoming changes.

She did not take action immediately, but asked Wen Boyuan to take the first step to find out the exact location where Han Shizhong's wife was imprisoned.

This arrangement is not only to ensure that the action is foolproof, but also to give myself more time to think about every next step.

Yangzhou City, this once prosperous city, now looks much depressed due to the haze of war.

There were only a few pedestrians on the streets, and most of the shops were closed.

Zhao Yingluo walked alone in the city, her eyes inadvertently scanning every corner, and the thoughts in her heart surged like a tide.

When she reached a teahouse, she stopped.

Although the teahouse is simple, there are many tea drinkers gathered at the moment.

Zhao Yingluo turned slightly and walked in. She chose a seat by the window and sat down, ok, and listened to the discussions of the tea guests.

"Have you heard? The officials are in big trouble this time." A tea guest said mysteriously.

"Oh? What's going on?" Another person came over curiously.

"It's not because the official colluded with the Kingdom of Jin and Daxia to attack his sister Zhao Yingluo." The first tea guest lowered his voice, "Do you think this official has lost his mind? How could he do such a thing? What's going on?"

"That's right! Princess Zhao Yingluo is a heroine of our Song Dynasty. If the officials do this, wouldn't they destroy the Great Wall?" Another person said angrily.

Zhao Yingluo couldn't help but feel a warm current in her heart as she listened to the discussions of the tea guests. She didn't expect that her reputation among the people would be so high. Although these tea guests are just ordinary people, their eyes are sharp and they can clearly see the changes in the current situation.

"Do you think the official family will really fall into trouble this time?" Another tea guest joined the discussion.

"I see! Princess Zhao Yingluo and General Han Shizhong are not vegetarians. This time they are questioning the official family in the name of 'Qingjun side'. I think the official family is in danger." The first person shook his head and said.

"That's not necessarily true. After all, the official family is the king of a country and holds military power. No matter how powerful Zhao Yingluo and Han Shizhong are, they are just ministers." Another person put forward a different view.

"Hmph! Military power? If the officials are really capable, how can they let the Jin Kingdom and Daxia Kingdom bully them? I see, if the officials don't admit their mistakes and surrender this time, I'm afraid they won't even be able to keep the throne." The first person was disdainful. said.

The discussions among the tea guests became more and more intense, but Zhao Yingluo always remained calm. She knew that although these discussions were just casual chats after dinner, they represented the aspirations of the people. She further strengthened her belief that she would replace the incompetent emperor Zhao Gou and establish a new emperor to lead the Song Dynasty to glory.

Just then, Wen Boyuan came back. He brought back the exact news about Han Shizhong's wife being imprisoned. Zhao Yingluo stood up immediately after hearing this, her eyes shining with determination. She knew what to do next.

"Wen Boyuan." Zhao Yingluo called in a low voice, "You should contact General Han Shizhong immediately and tell him that I already know the whereabouts of his wife. Reassure him that I will find a way to rescue her."

"Yes!" Wen Boyuan responded and turned around to leave.

Zhao Yingluo walked out of the teahouse and returned to the street. She had already made a decision in her mind - not only to rescue Han Shizhong's wife, but also to replace the supreme ruler of the Song Dynasty.

She believed that only in this way could the Song Dynasty be revitalized.

As night fell, Yangzhou City fell into silence.

However, behind this silence there is an undercurrent. Zhao Yingluo started plotting after returning to her residence.

She knew that it was not easy to overthrow Zhao Gou's rule and she needed to be fully prepared.

In Lin'an City, Zhao Gou, who had been tired for a day, fell asleep in fear.

In the palace, Zhao Gou was having a sweet dream. He dreamed that he defeated Zhao Yingluo and Han Shizhong and regained power. However, just when he was feeling triumphant, the situation in his dream was reversed.

"Official! It's bad! Zhao Yingluo has launched a coup!" A servant rushed in and shouted in panic.

"What?!" Zhao Gou suddenly jumped up from the bed, his face turned pale, "This...how is this possible?!" However, the facts were already in front of him.

Zhao Yingluo's army has already invaded the palace, and they are searching for Zhao Gou's whereabouts.

Zhao Gou knew that he had no way to escape, and he sat on the ground in despair.

At this moment, Zhao Yingluo walked in.

She looked at Zhao Gou, who was sitting on the ground shivering, with a flash of complicated emotions in her eyes.

"Brother Emperor, you didn't expect today to happen." Zhao Yingluo said slowly, "You were once the king of a country and held great power. However, because of your greed and cowardice, you pushed the Song Dynasty into the abyss. Everything today is your fault!"

Zhao Gou weakly raised his head and looked at Zhao Yingluo.

He knew that he had completely lost. He not only lost his throne and power, but also lost people's hearts and dignity.

"I...I was wrong..." Zhao Gou whispered, "I am willing to abdicate in favor of others...I just ask you to spare my life..."

However, Zhao Yingluo's delicate and beautiful face looked a little scary because of her ferociousness, "Spare you? Sparing you will inevitably lead to disaster, but it is not beautiful. It is better to deal with you once and for all."

After saying this, Zhao Yingluo drew out the blunderbuss and pointed it at Zhao Gou who was lying on the ground.

Zhao Gou was so frightened that he broke into cold sweat. He wanted to shout but couldn't.

Just at the last moment, he felt someone calling him softly.

When he opened his eyes, he realized that it was a dream. At this time, his mouth was dry and his body was soaked with sweat.

"Someone! Someone!"

Wei Chaoxian, who was waiting outside the hall, hurried in and said, "Guan family."

"How many days has it been?"

"It's already Yin time when we return to the official's house. It's time for the court meeting."

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In the main hall, Zhao Gou was in a particularly bad mood because of yesterday's nightmare.

"Is there any news from Zhao Yingluo?"

Qin Hui came out and said, "There was no movement, but there was news from Yangzhou that Han Shizhong retreated thirty miles to the stronghold."

After hearing the news, Zhao Gou's mood improved slightly. Han Shizhong may have had no choice but to surrender to Zhao Yingluo. If he was granted a high official and a generous salary, he would probably still serve the court.

Even if he is not loyal to the court, as long as the court controls his wife and children, he will not be able to cause any trouble.

"The edict is passed to Han Shizhong, as long as he returns to serve the court..."

However, before he finished speaking, Si Langui from the Imperial City stepped into the hall with a serious expression.

"I reported to the official family that Han Shizhong's wife Liang Hongyu was kidnapped! After many investigations, I found that Her Royal Highness the Princess sneaked into Yangzhou, killed the guards, and took Liang Hongyu out of Yangzhou City."

When Zhao Gou heard the report, he almost spat out a mouthful of blood, "How could it be so easy for her to kidnap someone?"