The golden breeze is blowing, the autumn mood is lingering, the leaves are falling slowly, the clouds are light and the wind is gentle.
In the early morning, outside the Daqing Hall and the palace gate, the Imperial Palace Forbidden Army was fully armored and majestic, with three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry, and they were heavily guarded. Flags were flying outside the gate of Daqing Hall, and the ceremony was strict.
"Your Majesty is here!"
In the Daqing Hall, hundreds of civil and military officials stood in court uniforms. Amidst the shouts of the eunuchs, Emperor Zhao Kuo of the Song Dynasty, who was dressed in a stately formal dress and solemnly took his seat on the throne.
"I bow to Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!"
Ritual music sounded, and ministers at all levels in court uniforms shouted long live and saluted together.
"Everyone is safe!"
Zhao Kuo was pale and skinny, as if a gust of wind could blow him down.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"
With the drums and music playing, the eunuch led Zhao Hong, who was dressed in a royal crown, into the hall, until he reached Zhao Kuo's dragon throne, facing Zhao Kuo on the throne.
"I have met your Majesty, Zhao Hong! Long live, long live, long live!"
Zhao Hong solemnly saluted Zhao Kuo, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, who was sitting on the throne.
Zhao Kuo was thin and haggard, like a paper man, which really frightened him.
Can Zhao Kuo's health last until he returns from the Kingdom of Jin?
"The prince's body is flat!"
Zhao Kuang cheered up and nodded slightly.
"bow!"
The praise officer standing next to Zhao Hong shouted loudly.
Zhao Hongran was solemn and bowed again and again.
The official in charge of the system knelt down to Zhao Kuo to accept the system, then stood up, faced the ministers, and shouted loudly:
"Controlled!"
"kneel!"
The salute officer shouted in response, and Zhao Hong knelt down.
He has already practiced these etiquettes. Although they are a bit more, they are not complicated.
The next and most important thing is to appoint the crown prince.
Zhao Hong suppressed the throbbing in his heart and controlled the trembling of his body.
Today, he is probably the most handsome man in the world!
"On the order of Emperor Haotian, the emperor issued an edict that the prince Zhao Hong is the head of the clan. He is kind-hearted and kind-hearted, and belongs to the will of heaven. He sincerely informs heaven and earth, the ancestral temple, and the state of Sheji. He is bestowed with a book of treasures and established as the crown prince. He will be in the East Palace and announce the world. Xianshi Smell it!”
Sure enough, Prime Minister Shi Miyuan stood in front of Zhao Hong and read out the strategy book.
Zhao Hong was unusually respectful, but the corners of his lips were slightly raised.
This Shi Miyuan's mood at the moment is probably full of mixed feelings.
Will he really let go of his past nastiness?
After Shi Miyuan finished reading, he handed the edict to Zhao Kuo's attendant and stood aside.
"Prince, take the seal!"
Li Gu, a close servant of Zhao Kuo, held the prince's seal ribbon with a solemn expression and handed it to Zhao Hong.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live, long live, long live!"
Zhao Hong bowed again and took the crown prince's seal.
At this moment, he was the upright Crown Prince of the Song Dynasty.
In the game with Queen Yang, Shi Miyuan and others, he finally saved a game that might be better than nothing.
"Long live your majesty!"
All the ministers congratulated together and shouted long live the mountain.
"The great ceremony has been completed, and the public opinion is celebrating. It is appropriate to apply the law, and it will be owned by all parties. The details of the cooperation will be listed later. All crimes, no matter how big or small, will be pardoned."
Zhao Kuo smiled all over his face and declared a general amnesty for the world.
Zhen Dexiu, Wei Liaoweng and others came forward to congratulate him, all feeling relieved.
The position of the crown prince has been determined, Zhao Hong has become the prince, and great things can be done.
Now, it depends on whether the Jin Dynasty's mission goes smoothly.
Ceremonial guards cheered, hundreds of officials paid their respects, and the rewards and the seals of the East Palace were carried into the East Palace outside the Dongbian Gate. Zhao Hong still had to go to the Central Palace to express his gratitude to Queen Yang, pay homage to the ancestral temple, pay homage to his ancestors, and complete the rest of the rituals before he could officially become the crown prince.
The Imperial Palace of the Southern Song Dynasty faces south and faces north. The main hall in the palace is Daqing Hall, also known as Chongzheng Hall, where grand ceremonies and court meetings are held.
There are Duo Hall on the east and west sides of Daqing Hall, where the emperor rested before holding ceremonies. Later, it was changed to Yanhe Hall, where the emperor could sit and attend to matters, which was called the Bian Hall. The rules are simple, just like ordinary people live. The Chui Gong Hall was where the emperor handled daily government affairs and summoned ministers. Zichen Hall was used as a place for the emperor to celebrate his birthday. Jiying Hall is the place where Jinshi examinations are conducted.
There are more than ten palaces in the inner dynasty. Qinzheng Hall and Funing Hall are the emperor's sleeping quarters. Cining Hall is the palace where the Empress Dowager lives, and Renming Hall is where the Empress lives.
As for the Prince's East Palace, it was not built outside the palace as in history, but inside the palace, connected with the emperor's and queen's palaces.
This also saves the time of going to court and having an audience.
"I, Zhao Hong, come to see your empress!"
Zhao Hong did not dare to be careless in front of this ruthless character who dared to forge an edict and kill the current prime minister.
However, he could not call himself "child" in front of Yang Guizhi for a while.
"Prince, please get up."
Yang Guizhi's feminine voice sounded, and she raised her eyes, her face expressionless.
"The prince will work diligently from now on and share the worries of His Majesty and the court."
"Thank you for your teachings. I must try my best to live up to your teachings! I retire!"
Zhao Hong had a gentle face and a humble attitude, and he couldn't wait to leave.
To be honest, he didn't want to stay here for a second.
"Prince, are you behind all the fabricated things in tabloids outside?"
There was no one around, so Yang Guizhi called to Zhao Hong. She picked up the tea cup and whispered softly.
"What did the Queen say? I don't understand what the Queen means?"
Zhao Hong couldn't help being startled and stopped.
Create something out of nothing? Which thing came out of nothing? Those are all things that actually happened in history!
"Dong Ji Guo, your goal has been achieved. You have become the prince, and you are still pretending to be a ghost."
Yang Guizhi looked at Zhao Hong, smiled slightly, and had sarcastic eyes.
"The tabloid said that you have been a prince for more than four years, but you have not been established as a prince. This is because there is someone behind it to stir up trouble. This troublemaker can't be me, right?"
When Yang Guizhi mentioned the things in the tabloids, a cold light suddenly appeared in his eyes.
"I really don't understand what the empress is saying. I have been the prince for more than four years. This is a fact and there is no doubt about it. As for whether there is someone obstructing me behind the scenes, the empress is too worried."
Even if he knew that his brother-in-law was behind the scenes, Zhao Hong would never admit it.
"What does it mean if you do it but don't dare to admit it? Isn't it a bit mean?"
Yang Guizhi said coldly, his eyes full of disdain, and a trace of anger that could not be concealed.
"To be honest, I don't like you. If it weren't for the sake of the official family, you, the crown prince, huh!"
Zhao Hong looked at Yang Guizhi's cold old face, and the anger in his heart was suddenly aroused.
That kind of arrogance and contempt reminded him of the humiliating experiences in his previous life, and he immediately couldn't bear it.
Yang Guizhi is just the master of a harem, why should he dictate the affairs of the world and linger around?
"Your Majesty, the establishment of a heir apparent is a national matter. As the Empress of the Song Dynasty, why do you want to obstruct it? The official family is suppressed by you at every turn for state affairs. He can tolerate it. As the master of the harem, it's fine if you don't support it. Why do you want to obstruct it? ? What qualifications do you have to obstruct it? Your Majesty always puts personal grievances above state affairs, repeatedly targets ministers, and interferes with government affairs, and she still takes it for granted. Shouldn't My Majesty reflect on herself?"
Zhao Hong could no longer hold back and spoke out.
It is natural for him to become a prince. Why is it blocked by these people over and over again because of personal grudges? As a majestic empress of the Song Dynasty, she interfered in the government affairs like this and left state affairs behind. Do people like Yang Guizhi still have national laws in their hearts?
No wonder the government of the Southern Song Dynasty was declining day by day. Party strife, internal fighting, dictatorship of powerful ministers, chaos in the harem, usurpation of princes, empty talk of scholar-bureaucrats, and all kinds of monsters and monsters could interfere with national affairs. There was no natural reason for the country to survive.
How sad it is for the people to live in such an era!
"What did you say?"
Yang Guizhi was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't believe his ears, and then his eyes opened angrily, and the air in the hall became chilled.
Interfering with government affairs and putting personal grievances above state affairs.
How could this daring guy say such a thing?
"Your Majesty, you heard me right. I was just telling the truth. State affairs are state affairs, and private grudges are private grudges. Private grudges can never override state affairs..."
"Get out! Get out!"
Before Zhao Hong finished speaking, Yang Guizhi pointed to the outside of the hall and started shouting angrily.
"Honesty is offensive to the ears, and anger is harmful to the body. Take care, my queen. I resign!"
Zhao Hong bowed and left, and walked out with a calm expression while everyone outside looked at him in surprise.
"You bastard! Drag him out and beat him!"
Yang Guizhi's angry voice came from behind, as well as the sound of broken cups. It was unclear whether he was angry at Zhao Hong or at the palace people.
Zhao Hong looked back at Yang Guizhi's palace and snorted coldly.
Trying to show weakness and talk about peace is just nonsense. How easy is it to get people to give up their prejudices and get rid of the dirty things?
People are selfish, and placing your hopes on others is simply courting death!
Back at the mansion, all the servants came up to congratulate him. Everyone was happy that Zhao Hong became the prince.
Zhao Hong is still living in the Duke's Mansion of Ji State for the time being. He will not move into the East Palace in Da Nei until he returns from his mission to the Kingdom of Jin.
"Your Highness, the golden man suddenly invited you to come. Is there any treacherous plot?"
Zhou Ping said with a calm face.
"Yes! Your Highness, could it be that Shi Miyuan and the Jinren set up a trap together to make you crawl in? Shi Miyuan has always been servile to the Jinren. There is nothing he can't do!"
Li Tang also had a dark face and dark clouds over his head.
The Jin Dynasty was a land of tigers and wolves, and the Song and Jin Dynasties were feuding. When Zhao Hong, the crown prince of the Song Dynasty, went to the enemy country, who knew what would happen?
"You are making too much fuss!"
Zhao Hong laughed and said thoughtfully to reassure everyone.
"Shi Miyuan is not that stupid, and he doesn't even bother to do this! After the Tatar army returns from the Western Expedition, it will soon go south to attack Xia and Jin. When the gold master invites me to go, he must unite with the Song Dynasty to fight against the Mongolia. Besides, I am a prince who has no power. With no power, they don’t need to take risks.”
Shi Miyuan Huanghuang, a scholar-bureaucrat, had his eyes set high above his head. If he dared to collude with the Kingdom of Jin, he would be really bold.
The Jin Emperor invited him to go, but if he really harmed himself, there would be no room for relaxation between Song and Jin. Wanyan Shouxu came to the throne not long ago and worked hard to govern, so he probably wouldn't do such a stupid thing.
Zhou Ping nodded. The historian is from a famous family, is he a scholar-bureaucrat, so he always has some scruples. I'm afraid I won't do anything about colluding with foreign countries.
"Li Tang, please choose a few considerate guards to accompany me when the time comes. Zhou Ping, this big business at home depends entirely on you! The safety of the emperor and grandson is especially important!"
Zhao Hong made a profound statement, and Li Tang and Zhou Ping nodded in agreement.
The emperor's grandson was almost poisoned. Such a thing could not happen again.
"Father of truth, you are here too!"
Seeing Zhen Dexiu appear, Zhao Hong quickly stood up and gave up his seat.
"Your Highness, although you have been promoted to the crown prince, the power of the Prime Minister of our court is solemn and superior to that of the princes and ministers. Your Highness, you must not get carried away or get carried away with yourself!"
Zhen Dexiu gave serious instructions and was worried.
"Your Highness, after much thought, I feel that Your Highness's mission to the Kingdom of Jin is too much. It is better to let the veteran go to the official family and let others go on his behalf."
"Zhen Gong, no need! I was the one invited by the sponsor. It would be bad if others went."
Zhao Hong smiled slightly and asked Zhen Dexiu to sit down.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhen, I have my own sense of discretion and will act according to the opportunity. By the way, do you have any explanation from the officials?"
Zhen Dexiu is now the Minister of Rites, and Zhao Kuo must give some instructions on the etiquette and agenda of going to the Kingdom of Jin.
"The officials are just explaining that they are not allowed to start a fight with the Jin people. Others will act according to the opportunity. It doesn't matter whether you go to pay homage to the emperor's mausoleum or not. Your Highness is now the crown prince of a country. You must be careful and come back safely!"
Zhen Dexiu warned Zhao Hong carefully, his eyes full of worry.
"Proceed with caution? Just go up the canal and cross Surabaya to Henan. It's only a few days' journey away. You don't need to worry too much."
Zhao Hong shook his head slightly.
The Jin Dynasty was already in decline, and the Jin people had too much time to take care of themselves. They thought they would not embarrass him, an insignificant prince of the Song Dynasty, and there was no need at all.
"Your Highness, you must come back safely. The traitor is in power, and we must continue to fight!"
Zhen Dexiu's words were full of anxiety.
"Don't worry! I'm very motivated now!"
Zhao Hong nodded. The concerns of so many people aroused his ambition.
"Mr. Zhen, you have tea with Zhou Ping first, and I'll go see my son. We'll talk in detail later!"
When she returned to the backyard, she wanted to see her son, but Zhou Xiuniang frowned, obviously worried about him.
"My lord, if we go to the Kingdom of Jin, we will have unknown fortunes and misfortunes, so we should be more careful!"
Zhou Xiuniang's face was full of sadness and worry.
Someone had harmed my son earlier, and now my husband was going on a mission to an enemy country. If something unexpected happens, the whole family will be destroyed.
"Don't worry! I will come back safely."
Zhao Honghou hurriedly hugged his wife, and the two became affectionate.
There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. Let’s talk about those annoying things later.
"Mr. Sir, don't do this. Someone will come in soon..."
Zhou Xiuniang gave in half, panting while enjoying Zhao Hong's rudeness.
"What are you afraid of? Who dares to make a mistake when a husband and wife are enjoying their family life? Besides, who dares to enter my study without my permission?"
Yang Guizhi was filled with evil spirits and needed to vent his anger.
"Your Highness, Duke Wei and Duke Xu have come to congratulate you!"
Before Zhao Hong finished speaking, Zhou Ping rushed in excitedly and saw his sister sitting on Zhao Hong's lap. The two were making love. His old face turned red and his head quickly turned to the side.
"Brother, why didn't you knock on the door when you came in?"
Zhou Xiuniang quickly separated from Zhao Hong, stood up with a red face, straightened her clothes, and complained about her brother.
"Madam, we have a long way to go!"
Zhao Hong laughed, not shy or impatient.
"Brother, hurry! Welcome everyone in quickly! No need, I will welcome them myself!"
These people are the basis for him to take root in the court, so of course he must entertain them well.
"In broad daylight, in the study, who knows if you are not ashamed or not!"
Zhou Ping looked at his sister's back as she hurried away, muttered something, and hurried to follow her.
It's a good thing that my sister is favored. It seems that it won't be long before another heir will be added to the family.
Now I just hope that Zhao Hong will go smoothly and return safely.
