Early the next morning, the mighty eastern patrol team arrived outside the city of Yuan County, Yue County. The county magistrate Li Hui led the local nobles and common people to greet the emperor's guard of honor outside the city.
The eastern patrol team appeared on the horizon. Hundreds of thousands of troops covered the ground and covered the sky, blocking out the sun and moon. The lieutenant army slowly came forward to guard the emperor's carriage.
When everyone outside the city saw the emperor's guard of honor arriving, they immediately bowed and saluted and said: "Long live the Jin Dynasty, long live my emperor, long live..."
People outside the city were also greeted by Zhao Chu and his son. At this time, the emperor himself did not get out of the car, but Yang Jin, the general manager of the inner court, stepped forward and announced the edict loudly: "Your Majesty has an edict, no courtesy."
After saying this, Yang Jin looked at the Zhao family and his son who were in the crowd to greet the emperor's honor guard and said: "Xuan, Zhao family of Yuan County, Zhao Taigong entered the carriage to pay homage."
Zhao Chu Shi Shiran boarded the emperor's chariot under the gaze of everyone. At this time, the emperor's honor guard did not stop. Thousands of imperial guards were guarding the emperor's honor guard and went directly through the crowd into the city to the Zhao mansion.
When Li Hui, the magistrate of Yuan County, saw this situation, he was secretly excited. It seemed that his judgment was correct. The emperor was here for the Zhao family.
The emperor's honor guard arrived at the Zhao Mansion. Mu Sheng and Zhao's father and son entered the lobby. Zhao Chan went to call the servants of the Zhao Mansion to serve wine and food.
Zhao Chu knew that the emperor actually made a special trip to see him, and was moved in his heart. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty has traveled thousands of miles to come to Yuan County to meet this old man. I am inexplicably impressed."
Mu Sheng smiled and said: "What are you talking about, uncle? I remember that when I was young, I was seriously ill and almost died. It was your uncle who sent the imperial doctor to stay by my side. I will remember this kindness in my heart."
Zhao Chu waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty, after all, you are the heir of my biological sister and the blood of the late emperor. I am only doing my duty, and I really do not deserve your majesty's kindness."
The two had a drink with each other and chatted for a while. Mu Sheng got straight to the point and said, "Uncle, you should have heard that Huo Xiangguo has been promoted to Grand Master. He was also the one who demoted you back to your hometown in the past. Today I come to Yuan County not only to visit your old man, but I also want to ask you to come back to the court to help me with the government and the country. I wonder what your uncle’s wishes are?"
Hearing this, Zhao Chu felt moved in his heart and said humbly: "Your Majesty's kindness, I appreciate it. Since I returned home, I have been fishing and meeting friends every day. I feel relaxed and away from the affairs of the court. It will be good for me to live here for the rest of my life." I hope His Majesty will have mercy on you."
Of course, Mu Sheng would not take Zhao Cu's evasive words seriously. He understood that Zhao Cu was testing whether he was sincerely asking him to return to the court to assist the government.
Mu Sheng stepped forward to persuade him: "Why did my uncle say this? My uncle has just passed his middle age. He has been an official in the court for decades. He was also the auxiliary minister appointed by the late emperor during his lifetime. Now he is in his prime. Why? Can you live your whole life in this small Yuan County? To be honest, I can't bear to leave my uncle. I hate that Prime Minister Huo was in power back then. I could only watch you being demoted and returned to your hometown, but I didn't even say a word to defend my uncle. Dare I say, now that I have just come into power and decided to reorganize the government after traveling east to the capital, I need a pillar of the country like you, my uncle, to help me support the country and sort out the government affairs. My uncle must not refuse, right?"
Hearing this, Zhao Chu was greatly moved, but he continued to refuse: "Your Majesty's wishes are understood by me. I really have no intention of returning to the capital to serve as an official. Now that your Majesty can come here to visit me in person, I am already satisfied."
Zhao Chu's refusal made Zhao Chan, who was sitting next to him and accompanying him, extremely anxious. He knew that as long as his father returned to Beijing to become an official, he would be able to return to Beijing sooner or later. If his father really had no intention of being an official, then He might really spend his whole life living in a small place like Yuan County, eating and waiting to die.
Mu Sheng took Zhao Chu's hand and said in a sincere tone: "Uncle, even if you don't do it for my sake, you still have to go back with me for the sake of the late emperor. You are an important minister appointed by the late emperor. Do you think my uncle is serious?" Are you going to live up to the late emperor's entrustment to you and abandon me?"
These remarks made Zhao Cu unable to escape. Thinking of the heavy responsibility of the late emperor, Zhao Cu was silent for a long time and choked up: "Your Majesty, I am so ashamed of my kindness to the late emperor! I am ashamed. Even if I go underground, I still have no face to face the late emperor. "
What Zhao Chu said was true. It can be said that Zhao Chu Tao had been secretly planning for more than 20 years in order to dethrone his own nephew to the throne. At the same time, he had long failed to live up to the late emperor's entrustment to him, let alone the so-called so-called He was loyal, and he knew full well that the edict was not for Young Master Sheng, not to mention that he later collaborated with Huo Tong to trick the real heir, Young Master Xiu.
After Zhao Chu's remarks, Mu Sheng really thought that he didn't want to return to Beijing. Just when the emperor gave up his words of consolation, Zhao Cu lost no time in sighing: "I am ashamed, my Majesty. Your Majesty, what you said is that the late emperor entrusted me, and I must never forget it. I really shouldn't ignore the country and the country with my own selfishness, veteran." Just promise His Majesty to return to Beijing."
When Mu Sheng heard this, his face relaxed and he said with a smile: "My uncle is a righteous man, as he should be. Will your uncle follow me back to Beijing this time?"
Zhao Chu cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this is my honor."
Seeing that the business was settled, Mu Sheng turned around and saw his little cousin Zhao Chan who was accompanying them in the lobby and said with a smile: "My cousin has grown up now and is a talented person, so come and be a minister by my side." how?"
Zhao Chan was overjoyed when he heard this. At this moment, he seemed to have vaguely seen that a bright future was waving to him.
Zhao Chan immediately got up and went to the emperor to pay homage and said: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will repay your kindness with all my heart from now on."
Mu Sheng laughed and said: "I love you, just work hard by my side from now on."
"promise!"
Seeing this, Zhao Chu couldn't help but refute the emperor's face, and would later persuade his majesty not to raise this brat too high.
Mu Sheng thought for a while, now that the business was settled, he had to say something: "Uncle, there are some things I want to talk to you in private."
Zhao Cu understood the idea, turned around and said: "Chan'er, please step aside first and tell the whole government that no one else can come near the inner hall."
Zhao Chan cupped his hands and said, "Yes, father."
After seeing Zhao Chan retreating, Mu Sheng paused for a while and suddenly asked: "Uncle, it's hard for me to get this throne. My uncle is working behind the scenes."
Zhao Chu was silent for a long time, and then he asked, "Your Majesty, did Mr. Wu tell you the truth?"
Mu Sheng nodded and said: "Well, I guess Wu Xie, the owner of Qiushui Villa, is also my uncle who was specially arranged by you to be by my side, right?"
Zhao Chu knew that his nephew had become the emperor, and that the Tsing Yi envoy was working behind his back. If he had any suspicions, he would be able to find out everything.
Zhao Chu sighed: "Yes, your majesty, Mr. Wu is from a prominent family in Yue. In the 14th year of the reign of Emperor Taizong, I served as the magistrate of Shucheng in Nanchuan County. Mr. Wu has been my long history. We are fellow villagers and best friends, and we still are today." In this way, he is a genius, but it is a pity that he was born at the wrong time. If he had been born in the era of other countries, he would have accomplished some amazing feats. He has also contributed a lot behind the scenes to help your majesty ascend to the throne of God. It can be said that It was the two of us who conspired to get where we are today.”
Mu Sheng was a little curious and asked: "Uncle, was it possible that you were planning the attack on Tai Chi Palace when the former prince sent troops to attack him?"
Zhao Chu heard this and said calmly: "Your Majesty, no matter who in this world blocks your way to heaven, he will die."
Mu Sheng was shocked when he heard this. Although Zhao Chu didn't say anything, it was basically as close as a direct admission.
Mu Sheng thought of Prince Ni and couldn't help but sigh: "Uncle, to be honest, I have no intention of fighting for the position, but what is this for? Do you have to risk the lives of your whole family to help me win that position? Is it worth it? "
Zhao Chu sighed and said: "Of course it's worth it. I, Zhao, have carefully planned for more than twenty years just for two words, revenge."
Mu Sheng asked doubtfully: "Revenge? Does my uncle hate his country? Or does he hate his family?"
Zhao Chu said: "Both. Your mother, Mrs. Zhao, was originally the crown prince of Yue Kingdom. After the capital of Yue Kingdom was captured by the Jin army, my sister was captured and dedicated to the late emperor. I think that girl Yun'er must have told your majesty about these things. Are you there?"
Mu Sheng nodded slightly and said, "Well, I already know these past events."
At this moment, Zhao Chu seemed to be caught up in some kind of memory, and his expression seemed a little excited, and he said in a deep voice: "In the seventh year of the reign of Emperor Taizong, the Jin army's 300,000 elite soldiers attacked us in three groups and crossed the border. At that time, the leader of the country, King Jing, blindly closed himself up and defended himself. He had no intention of helping our country resist the enemy, so the king of Yue had no choice but to personally lead his troops and conduct the expedition himself. However, due to the huge disparity in strength between the enemy and ours, the entire army ended up being annihilated, and my king also died on the spot."
"After the capital city was captured, Prince Sheng led the defenders to occupy the enemy and died in the battle. I had just inherited my father's title and followed Prince Sheng until his death. I think the person who really wanted to follow and be loyal to me is no longer there. ”
"Later, my sister Zhao Ji was unexpectedly favored by the late emperor. Therefore, I was favored by the late emperor and was able to join the Jin court as an official. I thought that this might be the case for me in my life, until my sister successfully gave birth to Prince Sheng's posthumous son. Princess Qinghe, what a pity! What a pity! She is a girl, otherwise, after the death of the late emperor, maybe we can use her name to revive our country of Yue."
Mu Sheng said: "Reviving the Yue Kingdom? Uncle, you still can't forget what happened back then!"
Zhao Chu didn't shy away from it at all and said: "Your Majesty, I joined the Renaissance in the eleventh year of the reign of Emperor Tatong. It can be said that our Zhao family was behind the revival in Yue. However, after Your Majesty was born, I I realized that this may be an opportunity for our Yue people to seize the highest power. Your Majesty, you have half of the blood of our Yue people, and you are also the blood of my Zhao family. If you can inherit the throne that Jin people have fought for for hundreds of years, , at least we can avenge the destruction of our country of Yue with one stone, which is a national hatred."
Mu Sheng then asked: "What about family hatred?"
Zhao Chu said: "The family hatred is because of your mother. Your mother, Mrs. Zhao, did not die of illness back then, but someone was jealous that your mother was very favored in front of the late emperor, so she secretly poisoned you. Otherwise, as a martial arts practitioner of your mother, How could he die of illness so easily?"
Mu Sheng was shocked when he heard this: "Who is my uncle? Did my father know about it back then?" There was a hint of murderous intent in the emperor's tone unconsciously.
Zhao Chu said: "Of course the late emperor knew who it was. Even the late emperor couldn't touch him at that time, and he is still alive and well now. To be honest with you, your majesty, the reason why I have been able to support me until now for more than 20 years is because of my sister. Once this family's revenge is avenged, I will be willing to do so."
Mu Sheng was silent for a long time after hearing this, and then asked: "Uncle, I want to know if the revival meeting in Yue is still there?"
Of course Zhao Chu understands what the emperor means. It is said that the butt determines the head. You, Zhao Chu, are now the emperor's uncle, a proper relative of the emperor, and an auxiliary minister in the court. You can't still lead the Renaissance to secretly oppose you. Nephew?
Zhao Chu said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. The moment you were born, there will no longer be a revival meeting supported by our Zhao family in this country."
Mu Sheng nodded slightly and said, "That's good..."
