Chapter 858: Dragon and Tiger Fight
It was already evening, and the news that the emperor was seriously ill made the entire Bianjing capital feel uneasy. First, the three provinces and six ministries were in chaos, then the various courtyards and temples, then the Jingzhao Prefecture, and finally affected the public, the Imperial College, and the Imperial College.
The battle between Jin and Liao has not yet been announced. The auxiliary government commands the troops outside. The news has not yet arrived. His Majesty is far away in Quanzhou and cannot afford to get sick. Although the prince is in charge of the country, there are many constraints in the court. Almost everyone is frightened and all kinds of rumors are circulating.
In order to calm the rumors, after the prince entered the palace, under the comfort of the queen mother, the first edict issued by the palace was to let the Ma Junsi go to the streets to implement a curfew. Anyone who enters and leaves at night will be killed without mercy.
After receiving the imperial edict, the Ma Junsi, from the commander commander to the officials of various departments, were also discussing it. In the end, it was determined to implement the prince's edict. That night, the Ma Junsi came out in full swing and began to go out to the streets to suppress it. Bianjing suppressed it for a moment, but the Ma Junsi's side caused a fishy smell.
The whole of Bianjing was immersed in panic. After a night, the panic became more and more. The streets and alleys could be seen everywhere, and the thirteen city gates were all strengthened. This was originally a normal phenomenon when the imperial power was alternating, but the more nervous it was, the more uneasy it was.
At noon, Bianjing finally calmed down, and a news spread quickly, immediately making the whole Bianjing boil again.
"A great victory... The auxiliary king defeated the Jurchens, Wanyan Aguda was surrendered, 200,000 Jurchen cavalry were destroyed, Jin Kingdom, and the entire territory of Liao Kingdom was recovered... The Khitan king Yelu Dashi requested to be attached..."
The Knight of the Good News riding horse passed by the Shenwu Gate, and the roared loudly. Along the way, the frowning people began to think that they had heard it wrong. When the knight's voice came again, a cheer immediately came from the side of the road.
The Song Dynasty was established for a hundred years and was on the defensive stance, ceding territory for peace and taking annual monies. Although there were still attempts to deal with the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun in the early days, even when Taizu was in power, he never had the courage to use force to recover Yanyun, and only hoped to redeem the Liao people with silver foil. After that, the people of Xixia emerged in Longxi. Although the Song army repeatedly fought against it, they often ended up in peace talks. The Jurchens in the end made the entire Song Dynasty feel frightened and frightened.
Now the Western Xia is completely under the control of the auxiliary king. Now he has captured the Jurchen thief chief and swallowed the Jurchen Iron Cavalry. The once arrogant Liao people have bowed down and asked to be attached. In this way, the troubles in the northern part of the Song Dynasty have been completely eliminated. This good news is like a dream, which makes everyone feel incredible and extremely excited.
The good news finally diluted the haze of the emperor's serious illness. For a moment, the whole city was boiling, running around and telling each other, and the streets were filled with the sound of thousands of years.
The news of the good news reached the three provinces. Yang Zhen, who had been frowning, was overjoyed when he saw the news of the good news. No one expected that the Jurchens and Khitans would solve the problem so easily. The 200,000 navy troops had already achieved the goal in just three or four months. This great victory was like a timely rain, and it just played a role in stabilizing people's hearts.
Immediately, news came out of Jingtai Palace and immediately agreed on the court...
Of course, it is necessary for the court to discuss such a big matter, so officials from various departments of the court gathered at the Martial Arts Hall, and everyone whispered to each other for two consecutive days. First, His Majesty was seriously ill, and then there was a great victory, with joy and sorrow. In a faint sense, two sudden news also influenced each other. For example, those ministers who used to try to take advantage of the prince were about to ascend the throne, and they already had the idea of relying on them. However, when the news of the victory came, they could not help but wander. The auxiliary king made great achievements in military achievements and commanded the troops outside, and he was already invincible. Sooner or later, the prince would inherit the throne and rule the world. The momentum of these two people was actually at its peak, and no one could control one side. Now it is better to wait and see.
There are many people with this mind. The first news is good for the prince, and the second news is good for the auxiliary king. The Song Dynasty is very popular and hard to distinguish. Except for the iron-kicks on both sides, most people still choose to remain silent.
When the prince appeared, all the ministers bowed down and said Qiansui. Zhao Huan had a gloomy face and looked very unhappy in his eyes. A few days ago, he had received the news that Zhao Ji was seriously ill. Because of this, he stayed in his door, but he was ecstatic. He had been the prince for so many years and was finally proud now.
But this momentum has not passed, and it is another good news for Chen Ao. The 200,000 navy troops have pacified the Jin and Liao dynasties. The great troubles of the Song Dynasty for hundreds of years have been completely eliminated, and the territory has been expanded, which has doubled the territory of the Song Dynasty. Such achievements are unprecedented and have never come. For him, the prince, it is a bolt from the blue, but he cannot be angry, and he still has to look deeply relieved and go to the *** to reward him.
Walking into the Golden Palace, the prince glanced at the imperial chair, took a deep breath, then turned around and sat on the brocade pier beside the imperial chair, staring at the ministers of His Highness, and waiting silently for the ministers to speak.
The first one was naturally Yang Zhen. Yang Zhen said happily: "Congratulations to Your Highness, congratulations to Your Highness, the three armies of the Auxiliary Emperor Navy attacked, the Jin Kingdom was destroyed, and the Liao Kingdom was resigned. From then on, our country in Song Dynasty was able to be peaceful, and there will be no more tigers and wolves, and the world can be peaceful."
Everyone came out to congratulate, but those who were interested knew that this congratulation was really a great irony in the eyes of His Highness. Quarine looked at the Prince with a pair of tiger eyes and said loudly: "The soldiers in front of us have made unparalleled achievements for our Song Dynasty. How can you not be rewarded without any reward? The old minister begs His Highness to reward him to calm the hearts of the soldiers."
Zhao Huan held his face and finally squeezed out a little smile, saying, "What I said is that the Ministry of Rites will immediately plan a reward and send it to our palace for approval."
Everyone praised him again, and Zhao Huan was already annoyed, but he couldn't leave, but he just patiently listened to those beautiful words.
Li Bangyan, the Eastern Palace clan, saw the prince sitting on pins and needles. At this time, he stood up from the crowd and said loudly: "Your Highness, I heard that Your Majesty is seriously ill. As a minister, how can we ignore it? I secretly think that Your Majesty should personally lead all officials to the Taimiao to pray for your Majesty to prolong your life."
Li Bangyan, a sect in the East Palace, was originally not qualified to join the court, but now he is the governor of the East Palace, so he naturally has this qualification. However, in the eyes of everyone, he is already a little shrimp. However, with Li Bangyan's methods, he always has the ability to make a big move. Just this sentence has reduced everyone's enthusiasm and no one dares to mention the great victory.
The emperor is sick, what are you so excited? Why are you happy? You have to cry if you tell me to cry, and you can only laugh if you make me laugh.
Sure enough, the civil and military officials in the court immediately restrained their smiles, no longer had the interest to praise the regent, and they tried hard to make a mourning statement. If they looked happy at this time, and if they were wearing a hat of Zhuanyue, they would be considered unlucky.
Zhao Heng was less embarrassed, and looked at Li Bangyan with satisfaction and gratitude, and said with a worried look: "Li Sheren said it well. Although the father was lying on the sickbed, he would be safe and sound. However, as a son of man, I could not be with him before the sickbed. I was really worried. After hearing the tragedy, I was worried. I recalled the kindness of raising a child and licking a calf, like being struck by lightning, I was restless and unwilling to eat. However, I was plagued by state affairs and could not go to Quanzhou to fulfill my filial piety. In this case, I should pay homage to the ancestors of heaven and earth, pray for blessings and longevity for my father. What do you think?"
How dare everyone object? They said one after another: "Your Highness's pure filial heart will move the heaven and the earth, and I will discuss it."
Zhao Heng stood up with satisfaction and said, "The Ministry of Rites will still do the matter for choosing an auspicious day. Do you have anything else to say?"
Yang Zhen was silent for a moment and said, "Did you send an envoy to Quanzhou to visit the disease on behalf of the Eastern Palace?"
Zhao Heng glanced at Yang Zhen indifferently and said, "Mr. Yang has a good idea, but I don't know who is more suitable to go?"
Yang Zhen glanced at Quarine and said lightly: "The Third Prince and His Highness are brothers, so it would be better for the Third Prince to visit him on behalf of his brother."
After hearing this, Shi Ying couldn't help but be excited. If the third prince asked her to visit her for her brother, she could leave the capital in a noble way. As long as she could go to Quanzhou, her life would be saved. Although Yang Zhen was impulsive in her usual habits, she was also an old fox. She took this opportunity to save the third prince's life.
A playful smile appeared on Zhao Heng's face. The third prince has a reputation among the people and scholars. In addition, he is one of the candidates for the throne. If he is let go to Quanzhou and stay in front of his father, if his father is stunned before he dies and the next order to pass the throne of the third prince goes out, then the third prince hits off with Shen Ao, who is holding troops, can he still survive? This old fox surnamed Yang really thinks he is a fool, and really thinks that this palace will be fooled by him?
However, there was no reason to refuse such a thing in front of everyone. Zhao Huan was speechless for a moment and had to look at Li Bangyan, hoping that Li Bangyan would rescue him.
Li Bangyan pondered for a moment, then stood up and said, "I thought it was absolutely impossible. Now that Your Majesty is sick, Bian Jing is uneasy, and only the third prince and the crown prince are left in the capital. At this time, it is the moment when brothers are united and the current situation is stable together. How can the third prince go to Quanzhou? According to Wei, Wei County Duke Shi Ying is an old minister of the three dynasties and is also in the Secretariat of the Central Secretariat. He is kind to Your Majesty and can visit His Highness on his behalf."
Chapter completed!