The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 546 Ron mighty
Immediately, Zhao Gou was also silent, and he didn't know what to do.

If you don’t want to watch the Song Dynasty weaken, you can only choose to take the road of seizing the throne; if you watch Zhao Huan ascend the throne as emperor, Zhao Gou is not sure whether it is the right decision, and he can’t believe that Zhao Huan will support him. It will definitely cause stumbling blocks.

At that time, Zhao Huan was the emperor, but he was just a courtier. If there was a dispute, or if he proclaimed himself emperor, he would be infamous in later generations.Besides, in the Song Dynasty, Cheng and Zhu had a heavy concept of Confucianism, that is, traditional concepts.If he really seized the throne, others would say that Zhao Gou killed his brother to seize the throne. Even if the Song Dynasty becomes stronger and stronger in the future, it may be difficult to cover up such scandals.

If it was in the Tang Dynasty, the folk customs were open at that time, and the people's thinking was not rigid.Now Song people's thinking is too rigid, so that there are some things that they don't even dare to think about.Even if those in power don't say anything, the public opinion of the people will make the parties unbearable.

Zhao Yougong's words are true again, it's hard to refute.As the saying goes, one word awakens the dreamer, if that time really comes, Zhao Gou will have to do so even if he is infamous.After all, personal honor and disgrace are irrelevant, what is important is the country of the Song Dynasty, and the people live and work in peace and contentment.

Zhao Gou in history was Song Gaozong, the emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty.Right now, he really hadn't thought about becoming an emperor. He had to know that becoming an emperor had some things beyond his control. Song Huizong was an example, and he was not as carefree as he is now.

In the end, Zhao Conceived a compromise. Even if Zhao Huan became emperor, he didn't have to worry about being excluded.As long as the power is in hand, even if Zhao Huan is the emperor, it will not help.Because no one in Zhao Gou dared to move at that time, Zhao Gou decided to do so.

Zhao Yougong sighed hesitantly, "I'm afraid that when the time comes, you can't do whatever you want. If you have to, you can only choose a path that you don't want to take. Even if you don't want to, for the sake of everyone Song Jiangshan Sheji also has to bite the bullet and go on."

"Second brother, are you hiding something?" Zhao Gou saw Zhao Yougong's sudden question, which made him a little curious, if Zhao Yougong seldom mentioned state affairs on weekdays.Even in private conversations, he rarely talked about the throne, but this time he mentioned it, which surprised him a little.

Zhao Yougong smiled embarrassingly, and said: "Prepare for a rainy day, there is nothing to hide!"

Zhao Gou glanced suspiciously, and seeing that Zhao Yougong didn't explain, Zhao Gou was unwilling to force him to speak out.However, he guessed in his heart that Zhao Yougong was indeed hiding something from him.

The next day, Zhao Gou and his party set off on their way without stopping, heading straight for Bianjing.

"Report to the emperor, Your Highness is waiting for a group of people to come!"

"Come here, pass on my decree, let all the officials come to the city gate to welcome; all the people in Bianjing City kneel down to welcome!" Song Huizong immediately asked the guards to prepare the dragon chariot to leave the palace and welcome Zhao Gou into the city in person.Moreover, the princes who stayed in the capital were accompanying him, even the prince was no exception, all of them left the palace and the palace.

Song Huizong sat proudly in the dragon chariot, driven by six steeds in front. The body was inlaid with gold, silver, jade, precious stones and pearls; the body was also carved with dragon and phoenix patterns, showing the noble and luxurious style of the royal family.The crown prince was drawn by four horses, as were the first-rank officials.

However, except for the emperor and the prince, all other ministers went by sedan chair.Because, there is no court today, and everyone is quietly waiting for the emperor's imperial decree.In order to welcome Zhao Gou into the city and give him the supreme courtesy, Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty dismissed the imperial court and asked the officials to wait for the imperial edict in the mansion. Therefore, all the officials wore court clothes in the mansion these days to prepare for emergencies.

When Zhao Gou arrived outside the city of Bianjing, he saw a line of troops waiting for him from a distance.Everyone was suffering, so they walked forward bravely, and the closer they got, they realized that this time was different.Because they saw the dragon chariot on which the emperor was riding, the bright golden yellow color was hard to ignore.

Everyone cheered up immediately, and it is a great honor for the emperor to welcome him personally.

Before, Zhao Gou and the others rode on horses and wore armor. They walked like the wind and never slowed down.Now that the emperor greets them personally, their movements are much slower. Every time they walk forward, they are calm and steady.

Zhao Gou and others were about to arrive, and Song Huizong ordered the musicians waiting at the city gate to play music, followed by the sound of firecrackers.Song Huizong also walked out of the dragon chariot himself, stood in front of all the officials, wearing a dragon robe and a dragon crown, and looked at Zhao Gou with a smile on his face.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Gou also got off the horse, and everyone got off the horse one after another with him, and walked forward step by step.

"My sons see the emperor!"

"I have seen the emperor!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

As Zhao Gou spoke, Zhao Yougong followed closely behind, and the others spoke in unison, and then they all called 'Long Live' together.Song Huizong was overjoyed, and before everyone knelt down, he had already stepped forward, helped Zhao Gou and Zhao Yougong up, and said with a smile: "Everyone is flat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Everyone thanked respectfully, and then stood there straight and motionless, waiting for Song Huizong's will.

"I lost a lot of weight, and I feel a lot more energetic!"

Song Huizong saw that Zhao Gou had lost weight at first glance, and even Zhao Yougong had lost a lot of weight.It's just that the spirits of the two of them have improved a lot, especially Zhao Yougong's temperament is more like his father's, he felt a little emotional but a little excited, and couldn't help nodding secretly.

"All the generals served the country, and when they were in danger, they were ordered to go to the front line and fought against Liao for a whole year. During this year, I was always gratified. Because all the generals let Khitan, and even the Jurchens, see my Great Song Dynasty. Strong and prosperous." Song Huizong praised impassionedly, "Although I have never been on the battlefield, I know the tragedy on the battlefield, and I know the loyalty of the generals. Today, I am very happy for the return of the generals in triumph, so I give you wine, Talk about expressing my feelings!"

"Come on, have a drink!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Everyone thanked again.

Under Song Huizong's will, an eunuch took out a jar of high-quality imperial wine, which was usually only given out when it was special and important.However, now that the Song Dynasty has achieved an unprecedented victory, this is a real happy event, so Song Huizong directly ordered people to take it out.

Everyone was waiting to receive the wine bowls, but it was not the eunuchs, maids, or guards who brought them the wine bowls, but Song Huizong personally handed the wine bowls to everyone, and then poured wine for them. Shocked, especially Zhong Lao, Zong Shuai and other veterans, they were even more tearful and couldn't help themselves.

"I respect you!"

Song Huizong personally poured the wine and made a toast. Everyone quickly drank it and thanked him immediately.Song Huizong ordered someone to pour wine again, and drank three glasses before giving up.Although Song Huizong did not personally serve the wine the next two times, his concern and respect for everyone was enough to make everyone favored and magnanimous.

(End of this chapter)