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

However, at this moment, the Supreme Emperor Zhao Gou jumped out at an inappropriate time.

Above the court, the atmosphere was so tense that it seemed like water could be squeezed out of it.

Zhao Yingluo was sitting on the dragon chair, and the little emperor Zhao Min in her arms was sleeping quietly, seemingly ignorant of this debate about the future of the country.

"I think this move is inappropriate!" The voice of the Supreme Emperor Zhao Gou echoed in the court. "It is certainly a good thing to give opportunities to students from poor families, but we cannot ignore the rights of children from aristocratic families."

Zhao Yingluo frowned slightly. She looked at Zhao Gou and said firmly: "Brother, the children of aristocratic families have their advantages, but students from poor families also have their talents and potential. We cannot deprive them of the opportunity to serve the country because of their birth. Chance."

"But, in this case, how can the rights and interests of the children of aristocratic families be protected?" A courtier stood up to support Zhao Gou, "Your Highness, you cannot just look after the students from poor families and ignore the interests of the children of aristocratic families."

"The rights and interests of children from aristocratic families will naturally be protected accordingly." Zhao Yingluo explained, "But I think it is more important to give students from poor families a fair chance to compete. Only in this way can we select more outstanding students. talents and contribute to the development of the country.”

"Your Highness, you are shaking the foundation of the country!" Another courtier said emotionally, "How can the honor and status passed down from generation to generation of the children of aristocratic families be wasted because of your reform?"

Zhao Yingluo sneered, her eyes swept across the court, and finally landed on Zhao Gou: "Brother, have you seen it? This is what you call glory and status? They are just used by children of aristocratic families to protect their own interests. It's just an excuse. My reforms are precisely to break this stereotype and make the country more prosperous."

Zhao Gou's face became ugly. He did not expect that Zhao Yingluo would refute him so firmly. He took a deep breath and tried to calm down his emotions: "You are still young, and you may not see many things thoroughly enough. The honor and status of the children of aristocratic families cannot be broken so easily. If you do this, you will only cause trouble. Greater confusion and dissatisfaction."

"Confusion and dissatisfaction?" There was a hint of disdain in Zhao Yingluo's tone, "Brother Emperor, do you think the court is very peaceful now? The contradictions and conflicts between the children of aristocratic families and students from poor families have already existed for a long time. My Reform is just to provide a better solution to this contradiction and conflict."

Zhao Gou was speechless by Zhao Yingluo's words. He found that he could no longer control the situation in the court as easily as before.

He glanced at the courtiers who supported him, but found that their eyes began to flicker.

At this moment, a young courtier stood up: "Your Royal Highness, I believe that your reforms are beneficial to the country and the people. Although the children of aristocratic families have superior status and resources, it does not mean that they must be The best talents. Giving disadvantaged students a fair chance to compete and allowing them to showcase their talents and abilities is true fairness and justice."

Zhao Yingluo looked at the young courtier with a hint of appreciation in her eyes.

She knows that the road to reform will not be smooth sailing, but as long as there are people who support her and understand her, she will have the courage and strength to continue on.

Under Zhao Yingluo's push, those courtiers who had been strongly opposed to the reform finally had to accept this reality.

Although they were numerous in number, their opposition seemed so weak and powerless in front of the imperial power.

Zhao Yingluo sat on the dragon throne with firm eyes. She knew she had won the argument, but she knew even more clearly that this was just a small starting point on the road to reform.

After the court dispersed, Zhao Gou left the palace with a gloomy face and headed to Zuixian Restaurant.

Zuixian Restaurant is a famous restaurant in Kaifeng City, and the boss behind it is the powerful minister Qin Hui.

Before the Jingkang Incident, Zuixian Tower was once a prosperous place, earning Qin Hui countless wealth and fame.

However, due to the sudden Jingkang Incident, Zuixian Tower was looted by Jin soldiers and suffered heavy losses. After the Jin people retreated to the north, although Zuixian Tower reopened, it has long lost its former glory.

The Zui Furong Restaurant opened by Zhao Yingluo is booming and has become the new favorite in Kaifeng City. As a result, the business of Zui Xian Restaurant has been greatly affected.

Zhao Gou walked into Zuixian Tower and saw that the building was deserted and there were few guests, which was in sharp contrast to the lively scene of Zui Furong.

When Qin Hui saw Zhao Gou arriving, he quickly came forward to salute. He knew well that Zhao Gou was in a bad mood at the moment, so he asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, is everything going well in the court today?"

Zhao Gou snorted coldly and told Qin Hui exactly what happened in the court.

Qin Hui frowned after hearing this. He knew that Zhao Yingluo's reforms were a huge threat to their interests.

But he also knew that in front of the imperial power, they could not directly resist Zhao Yingluo's decision for the time being.

"Your Majesty, this matter needs long-term consideration." Qin Hui said after thinking for a moment, "We cannot directly oppose Her Highness the Princess's reforms, but we can look for opportunities to gradually weaken her prestige and power."

Zhao Gou nodded, with a sinister light flashing in his eyes: "You are right, we cannot sit still and wait for death. Zhao Yingluo thought she had won, but in fact she had no idea that the real contest had just begun!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, already having a common plan in mind.

They know that this battle for power and interests has just begun.

At the same time, in the palace, Zhao Yingluo was taking the little emperor Zhao Min for a walk in the imperial garden.

The sun shines on the two of them, reflecting a warm and harmonious picture.

Zhao Yingluo's face was filled with a faint smile. She knew that although her road to reform was full of difficulties and challenges, as long as she persisted, she would be able to bring real change and hope to the country.

"Aunt, why are you doing this?" The young emperor Zhao Min suddenly raised his head and asked, "Those ministers are very angry. Will they be detrimental to the queen?"

Zhao Yingluo looked down at Zhao Min, who was already five years old, and gently touched his head: "Man'er, you are still young and don't understand many things. But you have to remember that everything my aunt does is for Da Song and you. Although those ministers are angry now, as long as we stick to the right path, they will eventually understand and support us."

The little emperor Zhao Min nodded as if he understood: "Aunt, I understand. I will support you!"

"You are already five years old, it's time to find an imperial master for you!"

The young emperor Zhao Min asked with some confusion, "What is the emperor's master?"

Zhao Yingluo smiled brightly, "The Imperial Master is the teacher who teaches you knowledge. He will teach you how to read and write, and teach you how to behave."