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

When Zhao Gou heard this, his heart moved. He had long wanted to overthrow Zhao Yingluo and regain the power of the government.

Now that Du Chong has come to ask for cooperation, this is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

So he pretended to think for a moment and then said: "This matter is of great importance and I need to think about it carefully."

When Du Chong saw that Zhao Gou did not refuse directly, he was secretly happy and said quickly: "I understand that this matter really needs careful consideration. However, I believe that the wisdom and ability of His Majesty the Etai Emperor will be able to handle this matter properly."

Zhao Gou stood on the painted boat in the Bian River, admiring the sparkling water on the surface, but he was burning with unwilling anger in his heart.

Since his abdication, he has endured the humiliation of being sidelined day and night. Whenever he thinks about the loss of political power, he feels like a lump in his throat.

"Your Majesty," Du Chong's voice interrupted Zhao Gou's contemplation. He bowed and saluted with a proud smile on his face, "I have a plan that may help Your Majesty regain power."

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhao Gou's eyes, but he deliberately asked calmly: "Oh? Du Qing has any clever ideas, you might as well tell him."

Du Chong looked around to make sure no one was prying, and then whispered: "I have discussed with Wan Qixi and He Zhu, and they are willing to help your majesty.

All he had to do was unite several courtiers and submit a joint letter demanding the repatriation of Wanyan Zongyi and Wanyan Yan, and he could take the opportunity to put pressure on the empress and take back the government. "

Zhao Gou's heart was moved, but his face showed no emotion: "Wan Qixi and He Zhu? Are they reliable?"

"Absolutely reliable," Du Chong said confidently, "the two of them are loyal to Your Majesty and greedy by nature. As long as they are promised huge profits, they will definitely serve Your Majesty."

Zhao Gou nodded slightly, but sneered secretly in his heart.

He knew the greedy nature of Wan Qixi and He Zhu, but he also knew their ambitions.

The reason why these two people were willing to help him was simply because they saw the benefits after regaining power.

However, he also needs allies who, at least for now, have the same goals.

"Okay," Zhao Gou said in a deep voice, "I will act according to Du Qing's plan. However, I want to meet these two people in person to ensure their loyalty."

"I will make arrangements now." Du Chong bowed and exited the boat, feeling secretly proud in his heart.

He knew that once Zhao Gou joined forces with Wan Qixi, He Zhu and others, there would be a bloody storm in the court.

Wan Qixi and He Zhu were surprised and happy when they learned that Zhao Gou wanted to see them in person.

They knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but they also knew the risks.

The two discussed for a long time and decided to express their loyalty to Zhao Gou first, and then test his bottom line.

When the two came to Zhao Gou, they knelt down and swore loudly: "I am willing to serve your majesty through fire and water, no matter what!"

Zhao Gou looked at the flattering smiles of the two people, but he sneered in his heart.

He knew that what these two people were talking about was just a scene, but he also needed such a scene to consolidate his position.

So, he helped the two of them up with his own hands and said warmly: "I believe in your loyalty. As long as I can regain the power, I will not treat you badly."

Wan Qixi and He Zhu looked at each other and smiled, feeling secretly proud in their hearts. They know they have taken the first step successfully.

Next, as long as they act according to the plan, the power in the court will definitely fall into their hands.

However, what they didn't know was that Zhao Gou didn't really trust them.

In his mind, these two people were just pawns. Once the utilization is completed, Zhao Gou will not care at all what their fate will be.

In the early morning of the next day, the sun shone through the clouds, illuminating the entire city of Kaifeng in a golden glow.

Du Chong got up early, and after dressing up, he sent someone to invite Wan Qixi and He Zhu to come to the house to talk.

After a while, Wan Qixi and He Zhu arrived at Du Chong's mansion one after another.

Both of them are important ministers in the court and are busy with official duties. The fact that they can take the time to come to Du Chong's residence at this moment shows their respect for Du Chong.

Du Chong warmly welcomed the two of them into the study, ordered them to serve fragrant tea and cakes, and then began to talk about business.

Du Chong explained Wanyan Yan's story in detail, and expressed the hope that Wan Qixi and He Zhu could come forward to unite the courtiers to go to Zhazi to put pressure on Zhao Yingluo.

He said: "This matter is related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries. If we can successfully persuade Zhao Yingluo to return Princess Wanyanyan, it will not only ease the tension between the two countries, but also gain more benefits for the court."

Wan Qixi and He Zhu couldn't help but feel moved after hearing Du Chong's words. They knew that if this matter succeeds, it will benefit the society and the future, but if it fails, it may cause trouble.

Therefore, the two did not agree immediately but looked at each other in silence.

Seeing the two men's hesitation, Du Chong added another flame and said, "Both of you are important ministers of the court and are highly valued by the emperor. Now is the time to share the worries and solve the problems for the court. What's more, Mr. Han Fang has promised to give them a Your generous remuneration will never let these two adults’ hard work go in vain.”

After speaking, he winked at Han Fang to indicate his stance.

Seeing this, Han Fang quickly took out a banknote from his sleeve and handed it to Wan Qixi and He Zhu, saying, "This is a little thought from me. Please accept it with a smile."

Wan Qixi and He Zhu took the banknote and took a look at the numbers on it, and couldn't help but feel happy. They knew that this banknote was enough to keep them comfortable with food and clothing for the rest of their lives.

So the two of them agreed without hesitation: "Since Mr. Du and Mr. Han value us so much, we should do our best to handle this matter."

After getting the commitments from Wan Qixi and He Zhu, Du Chong was overjoyed. He knew that his plan had been half successful.

A few days later, the day of the imperial meeting arrived, and hundreds of officials gathered in the palace hall. Zhao Yingluo still held the little emperor Zhao Min and sat on the dragon chair.

After dealing with some daily affairs, Wan Qixi stood up, holding a copy of the letter and loudly said: "Your Majesty, I have a script to report."

Zhao Yingluo frowned slightly when she saw Wan Qixi. She naturally knew that Wan Qixi had assisted Qin Hui in framing Yue Fei in history, but when dealing with Qin Hui, she couldn't find anything to do with him, so she kept him.

"What's wrong with Wan Qing?"

Wan Qixi raised Zha Zi high above his head and said: "I, together with many ministers, went to Zha Zi to request Your Majesty to return Princess Wanyan Yan to the Kingdom of Jin."

After speaking, he handed the note to the chamberlain next to him and asked him to present it to Zhao Yingluo.

Zhao Yingluo took the note handed over by the chamberlain, and after glancing at the contents, she couldn't help but feel furious, with a cold light shining in her eyes.

She glanced at the ministers standing with His Highness, and she already understood in her heart that Han Fang, the envoy of the Kingdom of Jin, was behind all of this.

"Wan Qixi!" Zhao Yingluo suddenly shouted sharply, and her voice echoed in the hall, making everyone feel their hearts tremble.

Wan Qixi was shocked when he heard this, and quickly stepped out of the queue and bowed in response: "I am here."

Zhao Yingluo smashed the Zhazi in her hand at Wanqixi and said angrily: "You are so brave! How dare you unite with the courtiers to force Zhazi into the palace! Tell me! Who ordered you?"

Wan Qixi was startled by Zhao Yingluo's sudden attack. He hurriedly picked up the zhazi on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This is for the sake of the country and the people, and there is no intention to force the emperor into the palace. Envoy from the Kingdom of Jin Han Fang..."