Lin'an City, Hening Gate, the south gate of the imperial city.
In the early morning, the golden-armored guards were on duty, solemnly and solemnly, and pedestrians stayed away.
Suddenly, there was a huge crowd in the direction of Royal Street opposite He Ning Gate. A large group of students surged forward, causing a commotion among the guards who were on alert. They all looked solemn, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
"Looks like he's a student!"
One of the guards shouted in horror.
"What are they here for? Inform Xia Shuai immediately!"
So many imperial students came to the palace with such ferocity that the guards were dumbfounded.
Soon, the Tai students arrived in front of He Ning's gate. They knelt down together, holding memorials in their hands, and spoke in unison.
"Get rid of thieves for the country! See the Holy Master!"
The imperial students were so impassioned and shouted so loudly that the guards did not dare to drive them away, but only guarded the tightly closed palace door.
The actions of the Tai students had already alarmed the entire imperial street. Countless people came to watch, and the front of He Ning's gate immediately became a sea of crowds.
Taixue was the second base for the imperial court to select officials besides the imperial examination. There are thousands of people in Taixue. Although there are only one or two hundred people here now, no one dares to take them lightly.
There were a large number of Taixue students, and they had a huge influence on the politics of the Song Dynasty, whether during their studies at Taixue or after they became officials.
During the Southern Song Dynasty, Imperial College students often submitted letters and frequently participated in politics, which had a huge influence.
At the beginning of the Southern Song Dynasty, Chen Dong, a student of Taipei University, wrote a letter advocating the use of Li Gang, repelling Huang Qianshan and Wang Boyan, and actively taking the lead in the war to restore the Central Plains. In the end, he was killed by Zhao Gou, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty. After Chen Dong's death, both those who knew and those who did not knew shed tears. This shows that Chen Dong and his ideas were deeply popular and won the sympathy of the people of his time.
During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, Tang Si, the powerful prime minister, retired from power and continued to seek peace with Jin, which caused dissatisfaction among the imperial students. Seventy-two people including Zhang Guan, a student of the Imperial Academy, submitted a letter, saying that Tang Sixui, Wang Zhiwang, Yin Zhen and others were treacherous and harmful to the country and had attracted enemies. Please behead them. Tang Si retreated from worry and died of palpitations.
When Guangzong of the Song Dynasty came to power, in November of the second year of Shaoxi's reign, Guangzong refused to visit his old father, Xiaozong of Song Dynasty, because he was ill. The ministers wrote letters of admonishment, and the imperial students also actively participated.
During the Ningzong Dynasty of the Song Dynasty, the Jin army suffered a defeat in its southern invasion. However, Shi Miyuan, the powerful prime minister, did not take advantage of the victory to attack and regain the lost territory in the Central Plains. Instead, he adopted a passive concession policy and instructed his aide Hu Ju to negotiate with the Jin people, which directly angered the main war faction and the radical forces. Patriotic students. Imperial student He Tian wanted to kill Hu Ju to express gratitude to the world. There were actually 273 imperial students who submitted letters to the Prime Minister, which shows the depth of resentment among the people.
It can be said that Tai students' participation in court affairs has a long history and is enduring.
Today, without exception, the Tai students once again became angry.
In full view of everyone, Tai students Jiang Wanli and Yu Jie came out and stood in front of the team.
"Dear students, please sit down and listen to what I have to say!"
Jiang Wanli shouted loudly. The onlookers and all the seated imperial students fell silent together.
"Zhao Guicheng, the heir of King Yi, was a country idler in Kuaiji, without talent or virtue, but he transformed from a scoundrel to a prince and nobleman. There were even treacherous ministers who wanted to promote him to the throne and respect him as the prince. And the Duke of Ji, Zhao Hong, Wen Tao and Wu He was a strategic and talented man, but he was targeted at every turn by people with ulterior motives. Even his Lin'er, the grandson of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, was almost assassinated and died unexpectedly. Do you think there is any justice in this world? The dignified court of the Song Dynasty actually Being manipulated by these treacherous ministers Xiaoxiao. Where is the face of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty? Where is the majesty of the Song Dynasty court? "
After Jiang Wanli finished speaking, Yu Jie took over again.
This famous anti-Mongolian general in history is still just a high school student.
"Treacherous ministers are rampant and the government is ignorant. What should we, the imperial students, do?"
Yu Jie looked solemn, pumped his fist and shouted loudly:
"We request that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty quickly establish Duke Ji as the crown prince to eliminate the hope of treacherous ministers!"
"The prince will be established quickly! The prince will be established quickly!"
The students followed Yu Jie and shouted angrily together.
The guards on guard looked at each other, and then they realized that these imperial students came here to petition to make Zhao Hong, the Duke of Ji, the crown prince.
It's no wonder that as the only prince of the Song Dynasty Emperor, Zhao Hong, the Duke of Ji, is now famous. However, there are many rumors that he is lewd and extravagant, and his son was almost poisoned.
The imperial students were filled with righteous indignation. Apparently they wanted to fight against Zhao Hong and demanded that the emperor establish a prince as soon as possible.
"The prince will be established quickly! The prince will be established quickly!"
The imperial students shouted together, and the people nearby also followed suit. The crowd was shouting at the top of their lungs, the shouts spread far away, and more and more people were watching.
The tsunami-like noise from the mountains outside the palace had already alarmed Zhao Kuo, who was sitting on a futon practicing Taoism. For the Emperor of the Song Dynasty who was obsessed with cultivating and becoming an immortal, anything could happen, but it could not disturb his cultivation of mind and nature.
"Why is it so noisy outside?"
Zhao Kuo frowned and said to Advisor Li on the side.
"The guards who heard the report said that hundreds of Tai students gathered outside He Ning Gate to petition the officials."
Li Gu replied cautiously.
"What is the petition for? What is it about?"
Apart from cultivating Taoism, Zhao Kuo remembered too few things in his mind.
"Reporting to the official family, the imperial students and the common people petitioned, asking the official family to establish a prince as soon as possible, otherwise they will not leave."
"What does it have to do with them if the imperial court establishes an heir?"
Zhao Kuo's face darkened, he thought for a moment, and then asked.
"Where is Lord Ji Guo now?"
"Back at the official house, it seems that Duke Ji is still forging firearms in Kuaiji and has not returned yet."
"It's such a deep scheming to sit on the sidelines and watch."
Zhao Kuo snorted coldly and continued to ask.
"Li Gu, according to you, how should we deal with it?"
Zhao Hong sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, which surprised him and made him a little unhappy.
I originally thought that Zhao Hong was a sincere gentleman, but now it seems that he has underestimated the world.
"In an official family, eunuchs are not allowed to get involved in politics. Slaves dare not."
Li Gu quickly said it.
"But it doesn't matter."
The noise outside kept coming, and Zhao Kuo was a little upset.
"Your Majesty, I think that the reason why the imperial students did this is related to the recent poisoning and murder of the emperor's grandson. Rumors are spreading that Zhao Guicheng, the heir of King Yi, was born with a vision and behaved like an emperor. Those imperial students who petitioned I wrote this letter out of righteous indignation."
Li Gu whispered and looked around carefully.
"Li Gu, it seems that you and Zhao Hong are getting along well, and you know how to speak up for him."
Zhao Kuo sneered softly.
"This servant is loyal to the officials and has never had any second thoughts. Please be aware of this!"
Li Gu knelt down with a pop and kowtowed frequently.
"Get up, I just want to ask why are you panicking."
Li Gu stood up tremblingly, and Zhao Kuo looked at the Tai Chi diagram in front of him, seeming to be talking to himself.
"This Zhao Hong can make the imperial students and Jinren speak to him. Does he still have such a method?"
Zhao Kuo was also suspicious. It is possible that the imperial student was bewitched by Zhao Hong. But the envoy from the Kingdom of Jin spoke for Zhao Hong. Is it because of Zhao Hong's anti-Mongolian advocacy in "Tatar Policy"?
After thinking about it, there is only one reason.
Li Gu was sweating profusely and didn't dare to say anything.
The emperor seemed gentle and calm, but in fact he was thoughtful and knew everything.
"Li Gu, go and deliver the edict and collect the petitions from the imperial students. Tell them that I will consider the issue of establishing a prince in detail."
Finally, Zhao Kuo said it softly.
"The officials, I'm afraid they won't leave if I say this. What if things get too big..."
Li Gu hesitated, his eyes flickering.
"Then tell them, one month, no, two months. I will establish a prince in two months. Drive them away quickly and let me have some peace and quiet. It's so noisy!"
Zhao Kuo said bitterly, feeling dizzy and upset.
If these people don't leave, how can he meditate? How to practice Taoism?
"This slave obeys your orders."
Li Gu quickly retreated gently.
No one can disturb the tranquility of this Song Dynasty official's family.
However, he didn't understand that since officials wanted to cultivate their moral character, why not become the Supreme Emperor, so that no one would bother them.
Still reluctant to let go of the little bit of power in my hands!
"It seems that we have to use some strategy!"
Li Gu went out and Zhao Kuo smiled bitterly.
With the queen, how could she just muddle through easily?
Zhao Kuo glanced at the wine bottle, his heart moved, and he turned the wheelchair to the table.
"Jiang Wanli and Yu Jie, you are both high school students and have performed well, so you may be sent to other places. You are here to threaten public opinion and confuse all living beings. Don't you want to have your own official career?"
Xue Ji, the political advisor, came out with a dark face and scolded Jiang Wanli and Yu Jie.
"Jiang Wanli, whether Duke Ji is a prince or not, the court has its own regulations. All the kings in our dynasty have established princes before the great success. If you do this, you are not cursing the official family, so you should retreat quickly!"
Another political advisor, Hu Ju, also tried to persuade him.
"Xue Xianggong and Hu Xianggong, this statement is wrong. In the 32nd year of Shaoxing, Emperor Gaozong established Emperor Xiaozong as the crown prince. Prince Jingxian of this dynasty was appointed as the crown prince in the third year of his reign. Why did the custom of establishing a crown prince before the great practice came about? Success? Besides, we are just petitioning here, how can we try to confuse people's minds? As the only prince in the official family, His Royal Highness Ji Guo Gong has been dormant for four years, why can't he be established as the prince? Is he guilty of any great evil? The imperial court wants Destroy him?"
Jiang Wanli opened his mouth sharply and asked Hu Xue, who was dumbfounded and speechless.
"Ms. Hu, don't be alarmist. I have established a prince early in the morning, and there is no lack of precedent. I would like to ask, you who are involved in political affairs, turned a blind eye to the poisoning of the emperor's grandson, and allowed the public to slander the prince Zhao Hong. Such inaction, I'm afraid I'm ashamed of my trust in the officials! With the current situation, Duke Ji Guo, not to mention being established as the crown prince, I'm afraid his position as the prince will also be abolished."
Yu Jie smiled coldly and bowed her hands.
"this……"
Xue Ji and Hu Ju looked at each other, speechless for a moment.
The prince was poisoned, and the incident caused a stir in the city. If it is allowed to ferment, I am afraid it will cause a student unrest and the situation will get worse.
"Mr. Xue, Mr. Hu, we just want to know, as the only prince of our Song Dynasty Emperor, His Highness Ji Guo Gong, why can't he be made the prince? That Zhao Guicheng, the heir of King Yi, has dragon scales on his body, and the house is filled with fragrance when he is born. , shouldn’t these things be investigated carefully, who are the people behind it to build momentum for him? What do they want to do, do they want to usurp the crown prince? "
After Jiang Wanli finished speaking, he punched and roared again at the surging students and people.
"Establish a prince early, establish a prince early!"
"Establish a prince early, establish a prince early!"
The common people and the imperial students echoed together, and the sound shook the sky.
Li Gu, the emperor's personal attendant, ran out and whispered a few words in Xue Ji's ear. Xue Ji nodded and shouted loudly towards the students.
"The emperor has a decree to collect all the petitions from the imperial students, and the emperor will personally read them!"
Xue Ji instructed the officials to collect all the petitions from the imperial students and have the officials send them to the palace.
"Jiang Wanli, Yu Jie, fellow imperial students, please go back quickly and stop messing around!"
Xue Ji waved his hand and was about to leave.
"Mr.
Jiang Wanli was unyielding and sat down with Yu Jie, and the crowd fell silent.
"How stubborn and stupid!"
Xue Ji looked at Li Gu and then said loudly:
"The officials have already said that within two months, the court will establish Duke Ji as the crown prince. Now, you should be satisfied, right?"
"Long live your majesty, your holy majesty!"
Jiang Wanli and Yu Jie looked at each other, knelt down together, and shouted long live Fudishan.
The emperor's golden words said that if he breaks his promise at that time, he will write a letter to Laifu Que.
"Long live your majesty, your holy majesty!"
All the imperial students and the people shouted together, and then they were satisfied and left one after another.
Looking at the people leaving, Li Gu had a dark face.
Can the emperor's words really be fulfilled?
