XVII. Supporting the new monarch 7

Song Xiang

And at this time, Zhao Chen was stunned, since he was born sensible, he never thought that he would be the emperor, but now when this impossible thing suddenly befell him, Zhao Chen suddenly didn't know whether he was happy or worried, he only felt that his mind was blank, there was no thought, and the whole person seemed to have become an empty shell.

Zhao Yueru was also startled when she saw him like this, and said, "Tenth brother, what's wrong with you." ”

Zhao Qianru sighed softly, she had watched Zhao Chen grow up since she was a child, and knew that although Zhao Chen was smart, she was still a child under the age of seventeen after all, such an unexpected thing suddenly befell him, such an impact was not something that a child of his age could bear. walked up to him, patted him lightly on the shoulder, and said, "Xiao Chen, what do you think now, tell my sister." Are you willing or unwilling. ”

Zhao Chen came back to his senses, lowered his head, and said, "Sister, I don't know what to do now, I really don't know, why does my brother-in-law support me?" ”

At this time, the old princess, who had been silent just now, suddenly spoke, and said, "Xiao Chen, you agreed, and you must also agree." ”

As soon as the old princess spoke, the eyes of the other four people immediately focused on her, but the old princess had a calm face and said slowly: "Xiao Chen, you are also the descendant of Emperor Taizu, and you have the responsibility to protect the Great Song Dynasty's rivers and mountains, you can't watch our Great Song Dynasty rivers and mountains be buried in vain, you should take this responsibility." And the four ministers have agreed, and your sister and brother-in-law support you, what else do you have to do. ”

Zhao Chen was stunned and said, "Mother......"

The old princess continued: "Xiao Chen, the people in this house now, Qianru is your own sister, and Zihao is your brother-in-law. Her gaze fell on Zhao Yueru again, "Liuniang, I don't know what happened between you, Qianru and Zihao, but now it seems that all the problems have been solved, and for so many years, Qianru has treated you as a sister, so I don't treat you as an outsider, so I will say it bluntly, there is no fault in the husband, and I am guilty, the matter has come to this point, Xiao Chen, I can't help you not to be the emperor." It's not just you, but even our family can't get out if they want to. ”

Yang Yan was slightly stunned, he didn't expect the old princess to say such a thing, but if you think about it carefully, this is not bad, no matter what, Zhao Chen is a person who is qualified to inherit the throne, if others want to fight for the throne, then the first thing to deal with is Zhao Chen. Even if he succeeds to the throne, he will always be on guard against Zhao Chen. Therefore, even if Zhao Chen's family doesn't want to get involved in this inheritance turmoil, they can't get rid of it. It turned out that Yang Yan felt that his old mother-in-law was not an ordinary old lady, but now it seems that it is really not simple.

Zhao Qianru nodded and said, "Xiao Chen, what my mother said is, don't hesitate anymore, hurry up and decide." ”

Although Zhao Chen is young, he is not unreasonable, he heard what the old princess said just now, and he also understood the truth, and finally nodded, and said: "Okay, I agree, but sister, brother-in-law, and Liuniang, you have to try your best to help me." ”

Yang Yan nodded and said, "Xiao Chen, don't worry, I will definitely try my best to help you." ”

At this time, the old princess suddenly said: "Xiao Chen, you have to remember that it was your brother-in-law who first supported you to succeed to the throne, so after you succeeded to the throne, the only people who can really be absolutely trusted are your sister, brother-in-law and Liuniang, even if you become the emperor in the future, you must not forget, let alone listen to the provocation and instigation of others." Don't forget the result of your third brother's misbelief in the villain's words. ”

When Zhao Yueru heard this, she couldn't help but lower her head, feeling guilty in her heart. Zhao Qianru saw it, held her hand under the table, and gently squeezed it to show comfort.

And Zhao Chen's heart trembled, and he said respectfully: "The child has written it down." ”

The old princess returned to her usual kind expression and said: "Xiao Chen, in fact, you are kind, not a mean and unkind person, but once you become an emperor, it is inevitable that there will be villains around you to flatter, and even to flatter, if you are not careful, you will be deceived by them and make a big mistake, it will be too late to regret it." There are countless examples of dynasties and dynasties dying because they were deceived by villains. ”

At this time, Zhao Qianru said on the side: "Mother, Xiao Chen, it has been decided by the scriptures, you should quickly pack up and set off for Tianlin Mansion tomorrow." ”

Yang Yan came out, Chen Junqing, Liang Kejia, Han Yanzhi, and Shi Hao were waiting for him, and when they saw Yang Yan, Chen Junqing immediately asked: "How is it, Zihao, did King Xin agree?" ”

Yang Yan said: "Yijing agreed, we will set off tomorrow, and ask several ministers to go back and prepare." ”

Chen Junqing said: "Zihao, even if Wang Yijing agrees, I think it is better to send someone to Tianlin Mansion to inform King Yangjun, Liu Shumi and Hong Shumi, so that they can also be prepared." ”

Yang Yan thought for a while and said, "This is okay, but it is enough to only inform the three of them, and it is not appropriate to let others know for the time being." ”

Chen Junqing nodded and said, "That's nature." However, it will have to be notified to the Emperor Taishang again. ”

Yang Yan also nodded, because an important procedure for Zhao Chen's succession to the throne was to be edicted by Zhao Gou himself, so that he could be legitimate. Therefore, it is also necessary to tell Zhao Gou first, "But the stakes are very high, I think it must be lived by one of the four prime ministers, and I don't know who will go." ”

Chen Junqing looked at the other three and said, "Then there is Lao Ziwen's hard work, set off overnight tonight, and return to Tianlin Mansion first." ”

Han Yanzhi hurriedly said: "Yan Zhi is duty-bound. ”

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Just when Yang Yan and others were trying to plan for Zhao Chen to inherit the throne, at this time, in Jianning Mansion, Fujian Road, another person who was also qualified to inherit the throne, Deng Wang Zhao Kai was also planning his own plan.

Since he became a self-reliant politician in Jianning Mansion, Zhao Kai stepped up the development of his own power on the one hand, and did not forget to listen to the dynamics of Tianlin Mansion, and sent many fine works to Tianlin Mansion to inquire about the news, Yang Yan was arrested, Zhao Qianru was trapped in the palace, Zhao Dian and his party fled from Tianlin Mansion and other things were reported to Jianning Mansion by fine work. Although Yang Yan tried his best to block the news in Ganzhou, after all, the movement was too big to be completely blocked.

Although Zhao Kai is not completely aware of the whole story of the Ganzhou master, one thing is certain, that is, the emperor died with the scriptures.

After Zhao Kai and Zong Tianxuan learned the news, they couldn't help but be overjoyed, they didn't expect the opportunity to appear so easily. In Zhao Kai's view, Zhao Dian has neither children nor brothers, so the only person who is most qualified to inherit the throne is himself. Whether it is in terms of qualifications, reputation, and age, he is **, and now he has five state cities, more than 30,000 military horses, and Zong Tianxuan's assistance, which can be regarded as strong! Therefore, no matter how you look at it, you are the best choice for the next emperor. At this time, Zhao Kai even forgot that there was such a person as Zhao Chen.

But even if he remembers, Zhao Kai will not take it to heart, in his eyes, Zhao Chen is just a childish child, let himself be such a talented and outstanding learner, have a good reputation, and the right age is not chosen, who will choose such a little hairy child?

Zhao Kai said: "Mr. Zong, now the emperor is in Ganzhou, but there is no heir, the Great Song Dynasty can't be without an owner for a day, this king is a clan, at this time naturally can't sit idly by, I don't know what Mr. thinks this king should do?" ”

Zong Tianxuan smiled slightly, knowing that Zhao Kai wanted to be the emperor immediately. Although Zong Tianxuan also thinks that Zhao Kai is the only candidate to succeed to the throne, but at this time, he boldly proclaimed himself emperor, but I am afraid that it is still inappropriate, and it is better for other people, preferably the ministers under Zhao Dan, to put it forward, and said: "Although the prince can rest assured, now in addition to the prince, who else can inherit the throne in the Great Song Dynasty." If it is estimated that it is good, the ministers of the court and the central government in the Tianlin Mansion are probably discussing how to welcome the prince at this moment. Ten days at most, I think Tianlin Mansion will send someone here. ”

Zhao Kai's eyebrows fluttered when he heard this, as if he was about to be the emperor, and Zong Tianxuan said again: "But because of this, the prince should not be in a hurry." Otherwise, it will make the world think that the prince is a person who covets the throne, or wait patiently. ”

Zhao Kai was stunned for a moment, then he felt that he was indeed in a hurry, and he couldn't help but be a little embarrassed, coughed dryly, and then said: "Mr. is right, how can this king covet the throne, but he can't bear to see the Great Song Dynasty be buried." But I'm afraid it's too passive to wait like this in Jianning Mansion, as the so-called long nights and dreams, don't you say? ”

Zong Tianxuan nodded and said: "What the prince said is that now that the army of the Jin Kingdom is pressing the border, and it is in danger, only when the prince ascends to the throne as soon as possible can he stabilize the situation in the Great Song Dynasty as soon as possible, and gather the strength of the whole country to fight against the Jin army." ”

Zhao Kaixi said: "Yes, yes, I don't know what Mr. Zong can do to make a big deal early?" ”

Zong Tianxuan said: "I thought that the only way to do this was to leave immediately and rush to the Tianlin Mansion to persuade those ministers to make a strong statement, and let them immediately send people to meet the prince." ”

Zhao Kai nodded and said, "In this way, there is really Mr. Lao." ”

Zong Tianxuan smiled slightly, and said: "The prince said that, and received the grace of the prince in the next place, how can he not try his best to help, and he will not be late to condense, and he will leave immediately after the next moment." ”

Zhao Kai said again: "Mr. thinks that at the same time that Mr. goes to Tianlin Mansion, should we also send announcements to various places, and do we do it at the same time?" ”

Zong Tianxuan thought for a while and said: "This discussion is feasible, as soon as the prince's announcement arrives, it will definitely be like a cloud, and when it comes down to Tianlin Mansion, there will be more reason to convince those ministers." ”

At that moment, Zong Tianxuan immediately set off and went to Tianlin Mansion with confidence.

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