[The picture shows the dagger]
Zhu Wen forcibly moved the capital on the grounds of avoiding the threat from the Kansai Group. Even Cui Yin guessed his next plan, and Zhaozong naturally knew it. When he was stationed in Shaanzhou, facing the people who were kneeling on the ground and shouting long live the mountain, Zhaozong couldn't help but said what was in his heart, saying that soon I will no longer be your long live.
However, Zhaozong believed that Datang could still be saved.
His idea is also very simple. Generally speaking, it can be divided into two aspects. On the one hand, he should try to stabilize Zhu Wen and paralyze him as a delaying strategy. He should delay as much as possible and trade time for space; on the other hand, he should wait for opportunities. Conspiracy to harm Zhu Wen.
It can be further refined, that is, try to delay as much time as possible in Shaanzhou. The later you arrive in Luoyang, the better. It is best not to enter Luoyang. As for the assassination of Zhu Wen, it can be divided into two fronts: internal and external. The internal front is palace assassination, and the external front is seeking help from other vassals.
Zhaozong sent a personal letter to Wang Jian of Xichuan, ordering him to rush north to rescue him. Wang Jian and Li Maozhen formed a coalition and threatened to recapture the emperor. After a small defeat in Xingping, they announced a suspension. Subsequently, Wang Jian issued an edict in the name of the emperor and made personnel appointments, claiming that he only needed to wait for the emperor to return to Beijing and report it. Wang Jian cleverly defrauded the privileges of "acting cheaply" and "killing first and reporting later".
Wang Jian benefited a lot from the chaos in Guanzhong. Every time, he used the name of "King Qin to Rescue" to defraud the central court of benefits, and then cut off Li Maozhen's body.
Not long after, Zhaozong wrote the "Edict on Clothes and Belts" to Wang Jian in Xichuan, Yang Xingmi in Huainan, Li Keyong in Hedong and other vassal towns. The general idea was that once I entered Luoyang, something unexpected would happen, and the "Edict" at that time would also come from Zhu Wenzhi. Hand, this is no longer my true intention, you should hurry up and save me!
While secretly seeking help from Zhu Wen's hostile forces, Zhaozong continued to appoint Zhu Wen as officials and handed over the command of the entire Central Forbidden Army to Zhu Wen.
The establishment of the Forbidden Army was already in name only, and there were only a few soldiers in the Forbidden Army, so Cui Yin couldn't wait to recruit a new army. After Cui Yin's death, this new army was also demobilized, and half of the Bian Army was included in it. The only imperial army was controlled by Zhu Wen early.
At this time, Zhaozong gave Zhu Wen the command of the left and right Shence Army and the Sixth Army and Twelve Guards, which was a bit far-fetched. In short, he tried his best to show kindness and good behavior to Zhu Wen.
Including what was mentioned before, Zhaozong invited Zhu Wen into the bedroom and betrayed Zhu Wen together with Queen He, saying that the lives of our couple were in Zhu Wen's hands. This is also one of Zhaozong's manifestations of showing weakness to Zhu Wen and accepting weakness.
In addition, when having a banquet with civil and military officials, Zhaozong did not forget to praise Zhu Wen. If he couldn't find any glorious deeds by digging three feet into the ground, he would "catch him" on the spot. One time when Emperor Zhaozong was having a banquet with ministers, he said seriously: "Yesterday, an extremely important document was lost in front of the Imperial Tower. Fortunately, Comrade Zhu Wen had a backup copy. Otherwise, how much of a national event would have been delayed! This is what senior officials like you are doing." Cadres should be criticized for their dereliction of duty! Learn from Comrade Zhu Wen!" The ministers were horrified.
After entering Luoyang, Zhaozong ascended the Guangzheng Gate, granted amnesty to the world, and declared peace in the world.
Of course, the book was produced by the Hanlin Academy under the control of Zhu Wen. It borrowed the allusions of King Zhou Ping and Emperor Guangwu of Han to move the capital to consecrate Luoyang. At the same time, it was emphasized that the capital move was mainly due to the threat of the Kansai gang, and the astrology suggested that the only option was to move the capital. Luoyang was able to turn danger into safety, and even wrote a great deal of praise for Zhu Wen, praising Zhu Wen for his contribution to the rebirth of the Tang Dynasty.
The Tang Dynasty had the honor of "Lingyan Pavilion for painted portraits". After Zhaozong moved the capital to Luoyang, he also built Lingyan Pavilion in Luoyang and built a separate pavilion on one side of Lingyan Pavilion, so that Zhu Wen could "paint portraits" in Luoyang. Like Lingyan Pavilion, he enjoys the treatment of a separate single room in recognition of his extraordinary achievements. This is an unprecedented and unprecedented honor.
Emperor Tang really spared no effort in pretending to be his grandson.
As for stalling for time, Zhaozong racked his brains even more.
At first, Zhaozong and others were stationed in Shaanzhou because the palace in Luoyang had not yet been completed. A few days later (April 16), good news came from Luoyang: With Comrade Zhu Wen’s great attention and Comrade Zhang Quanyi’s tireless work and overtime work, the Luoyang Palace was completed ahead of schedule and is waiting for the emperor to move in!
This is death's call.
Zhaozong sent a maid back and forth to convey a message, saying that Queen He had just given birth and could not withstand the bumpy journey, and requested that it be not too late to wait until the Queen's maternity leave was over before going on the road again.
Queen He's maternity leave is similar to today's labor protection law, six months. Zhaozong asked to wait until October before setting off.
With long nights and many dreams, Zhu Wen was not willing to wait for more than a day, let alone more than half a year! Zhaozong's delaying strategy could not be concealed from Zhu Wen. Zhu Wen sent his confidant Kou Yanqing to Shaanzhou to supervise and secretly told him: "Go to Shaanzhou quickly. The emperor will be on his way that day. I don't care what method you use!"
My wife is giving birth to a baby and is in confinement. You don’t have to be in confinement, and you don’t have to work hard to serve her. Come on, let’s go!
Zhaozong also cited celestial phenomena as an excuse to resist. According to a report from Si Tianjian, there were changes in the stars in the sky, and there was going to be a major disaster, and going east was the most unlucky.
The weather bureau said it was unlucky, right? Okay, kill it!
Zhaozong instigated Si Tianjian to use the astrology as an excuse, and Zhu Wen instigated the imperial doctor Xu Zhaoyuan to report that Si Tianjian, the chief medical officer, the chief internal officer, the wife of the state of Jin, etc. had conspired to assassinate Zhu Wen, and all the above people were arrested and executed.
Mrs. Jin was one of Zhaozong’s concubines. How did she get involved? This was the victim of Zhaozong's inside plan to save himself.
Before the palace in Luoyang was completed, Zhaozong was in Shaanzhou, and Zhu Wen came to see him. Zhaozong held a banquet in honor of the civil and military officials. After the banquet, Zhaozong signaled Zhu Wen and Han Jian to stay alone and continue drinking, which was a gesture of intimacy. It is said that after the capital is moved, Jiangshan Sheji will have to rely on the merits of these two people.
In order to further show his closeness, Zhaozong asked Queen He to come out of the bedroom, holding a jade cup in hand, and toast Zhu Wen personally.
The Queen personally toasted. Zhu Wen was flattered and stood up quickly, "If you can't do it, you can't help me!" After saying that, he took the wine glass from Queen He's hand and was about to drink it all when Han Jian beside him stepped on it hard. Zhu Wen’s toes.
Zhu Wen was in pain and instinctively lowered his head to look at Han Jian. He saw Han Jian winking at him and suddenly realized that he did not dare to drink another drop of wine. Then he excused himself and left the palace because he was drunk.
After leaving the palace, Zhu Wen asked Han Jian what happened just now.
Han Jian said that when he was out for convenience, he had seen Mrs. Jin secretly whispering to the attendants. He also vaguely heard the sound of many people walking fast and the sound of iron tools clashing. He felt extremely suspicious. He also saw the hand of Queen He. The wine was taken from the bedroom instead of the wine we had been drinking...so I felt something was fishy.
A thick sheet of cold sweat broke out on Zhu Wen's forehead, and he held Han Jian's hand gratefully. From then on, he trusted Han Jian very much and loved him very much.
Therefore, taking advantage of Si Tianjian's alarmist remarks, Zhu Wen eliminated potential threats one by one, including Jin's wife and people who had access to Zhaozong, such as imperial doctors.
Along with Zhaozong, who was forced to move eastward, in addition to Queen He and the concubines, there were only a dozen princes and personal eunuchs, and more than 200 "accompaniments".
These "accompaniments" are all young men. They are mainly responsible for accompanying Zhaozong in leisure and entertainment activities such as playing ball. They also became Zhaozong's last chance for a comeback, but Zhaozong was sloppy.
