How did Zhao Kuangyin become emperor?
Of course Henry Chu knows this piece of history, he learned it when he was in elementary school! But why did Karl ask this? He should have also studied it... Although he is Austrian, he has studied Chinese history seriously. Don't forget such a simple question as how Zhao Kuangyin became emperor.
However, Henry decided to teach his son.
He said: "This Zhao Kuangyin is not a good person! He was originally the commander of the Guards of the Later Zhou Dynasty, but he was ambitious and wanted to usurp the throne and become the emperor, so he lived and died under Chai Rong, Emperor Shizu of the Later Zhou Dynasty, and took advantage of the opportunity of the new king's youth. , launched a mutiny in Chenqiaoyi, and wore yellow robes..."
Having said this, Archduke Henry's expression suddenly became complicated... He was wearing a yellow robe! This kind of thing is so inappropriate, but the people below insist on Zhao Kuangyin becoming the emperor, and Zhao Kuangyin seems to have no choice but to do so! This is what everyone wants. The minority obeys the majority, so Zhao Kuangyin has to be the emperor.
So it’s not that Zhao Kuangyin’s character is bad, it’s the people below who are bad...
Thinking of this, Archduke Henry had already reined in the reins, and Karl and dozens of knights followed suit. The knights guarded the Grand Duke, and Karl immediately stood beside his father.
Archduke Henry turned to look at his son - he was not a good person at first glance! Although he is quite handsome, he looks a bit treacherous... Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Pu, who forced Zhao Kuangyin to become emperor in Chenqiaoyi back then, were probably treacherous people like you!
"Karl..." Archduke Henry lowered his voice, "This is Europe! The trick of wearing a yellow robe and wearing a body will not work!"
Yes, Europeans believe more in the theory of blood. Without noble blood in their veins, it is more difficult to become a king... Of course, it is not absolutely impossible. Wasn’t Pepin (father of Charlemagne), who founded the Carolingian dynasty, usurping the throne and seizing the country?
Moreover, Archduke Henry felt that there was nothing wrong with his bloodline and he was very noble! Otherwise Emperor Louis would not have married Mary Anne to him!
In addition, he had no intention of usurping the throne...he was a vassal of Muhammad IV! If he marched into Istanbul, he would have usurped the throne by first killing Muhammad IV and then seizing the throne of Sultan from Muhammad IV. Archduke Henry would not do such a disloyal and unjust thing, absolutely not!
At most, he entered Istanbul, killed Muhammad IV first, and then changed Istanbul to Constantinople. With the support of the people and nobles, he became the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire!
Thinking of this, Archduke Henry swallowed his saliva and said to his son: "Karl, the emperors here in Europe don't wear yellow robes, they wear purple robes... so they wear purple robes!"
yes! The colors are different... There is no yellow robe in Europe because people don't know what the yellow robe means?
Karl nodded repeatedly and continued to speak Chinese to his father: "Please rest assured, adults, the child will not be mistaken... he will not mistake the yellow robe for the purple robe! What do you think?"
Henry just nodded slightly, noncommittal... This matter cannot be said explicitly, just understand it by heart!
Karl looked at his father who was silent and didn't understand what he meant, so he asked: "Sir, do you want to be the Zhao Kuangyin of Europe?"
Be the Zhao Kuangyin of Europe! That is to wear a purple robe and dominate the world. It seems very good!
Henry de Mancini did not want to grow big at first, and was satisfied with the Grand Duchy of Austria.
If you take one step further or even a few steps, the expenses will be too high, and the income is not guaranteed, so it is likely to be a loss-making transaction.
In addition, his military strength was not very strong before. It seems that there are few who can fight on hand. It is impossible to go further with the little strength at hand!
However, now Henry found that his Austrian army was very capable of fighting, and was probably one of the most capable armies in Europe... The idea of becoming emperor with strong soldiers and horses came out of his heart.
Although he has changed his name to Henry de Mancini...but in fact, he is still Henry Zhu - the son of Emperor Zhu Cixiang of the Ming Dynasty, a Chinese prince.
But he kind of forgot that his son Carl was no longer Chinese, let alone a Chinese emperor's grandson.
So what he wants is an accurate letter!
"Sir," Carl saw that his father was silent and asked again, "Do you want to be the Zhao Kuangyin of Europe?"
Henry glanced at his son and said to himself: What do you mean, kid? So do you still need to ask about things you understand? Your father and I are a prince... Can a prince who doesn't want to be an emperor be a good prince?
Thinking of this, Henry said to his son: "My father is the emperor, and I am a good prince!"
After saying that, he rode off and led his followers to join the pursuit of the defeated Ottoman soldiers. Only a confused Carl von Mancini was left looking at his father's hazy back and fell into deep thought. .
...
"His Royal Highness, what a great victory! We have changed the history of Europe and the process of Western civilization. We will definitely become heroes who will be admired by future generations!"
"His Royal Highness, as a hero who is admired by everyone, and as a monarch who has changed the structure of Europe... I don't think you would object to going further, right?"
Hungary, Djerborg.
Archduke Henry, who had just led the army to liberate this once important castle in the Holy Roman Empire, was summoning Count Eugen and John Churchill, his two right-hand men.
During the meeting, Count Eugen suddenly asked an unusual question!
What do you mean by not objecting to going further? Where to progress? Henry is already a Grand Duke, and if he improves further, he will be an Emperor!
Henry looked at Count Eugen and Churchill, whose eyes were red. They had not had a good sleep for some time because of the march and fighting.
"Count," Henry said thoughtfully after a while, "I am the Archduke of Austria... Of course I have to consider the welfare of the Austrian people!"
yes! Henry made progress for the people! If the Austrian people came with purple robes to persuade him to enter, he would reluctantly consider it.
But Count Eugen didn't think so. The people of Austria are living well now, much better than when there was an emperor in the past!
It seems that Archduke Henry really has never thought about becoming a king or emperor, which is a bit difficult to handle!
He glanced at Churchill again - it's your turn to ask questions.
"Your Highness the Grand Duke," John Churchill frowned, took the question, and asked, "If the Hungarians want to elect their own king... what should we do?"
Henry thought for a while and replied: "We should respect the choice of the Hungarian people! If the Hungarian people can choose a truly responsible king!"
