The war between Song and Jin was over. Zhao Huan looked at the mess on the ground in Kaifeng City, his face was gloomy and his mood was tangled. He didn't know whether he should be happy or sad.
The person standing next to him was not his confidant Yu Wenxuzhong, nor his important minister Li Gang, nor the general currently stationed in Kaifeng.
It was his sister Rongde Diji who was almost hacked to death by a golden man when she was protecting him yesterday.
When the Jin soldier who rushed in front of them was killed by Ma Zhong with an arrow, Zhao Huan still felt weak in his hands and feet.
This was the first time he had seen death so intuitively, and it almost became his own death. That feeling made his whole body tremble wildly, and made his hands and feet unable to generate any strength.
"Brother Imperial..." Emperor Rongde looked at Zhao Huan's back. She could feel her brother's fear and deep frustration. "Brother Imperial has done a lot." Well, no one in this world dares to say that they have done better than Brother Huang."
"Yes, I also know that I tried my best. I really tried my best." Zhao Huan relaxed his still somewhat stiff body and looked at the dilapidated city that seemed to be answering his sister and himself.
"If it weren't for me, this world would be irredeemably corrupt, but I can obviously do better.
But I...have never done it. "
"Your Majesty's ability to do this has exceeded everyone's expectations." At this time, a voice intervened. It was Yu Wenxuzhong, an important minister who had finished handling the remains of the treasury.
At this time, Yu Wenxu was also in an extremely embarrassed state. The old guy was also seriously injured in that battle. The most important thing was that his son Yuwen Shiyuan also died in the rebellion.
Losing a son in old age is really a heavy blow to Yu Wenxuzhong, because in this way, his Yuwenxuzhong bloodline is broken!
Today, Yu Wenxuzhong can still take care of Zhao Huanan's running around, and can even appear here and say these words to Zhao Huan.
Zhao Huan felt deeply guilty.
"I am ashamed of the Qing family. If I hadn't relaxed my defense..."
"Your Majesty is not like this. This is not Your Majesty's fault. Even if Your Majesty kills all his brothers, there will still be others who will surrender to the Jin people at this time.
It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Nowadays, in such a situation, there are probably many people who are tempted by the promise of huge benefits and favors.
However, the destruction of Kaifeng City was his last life-and-death struggle. After that, Nianhan no longer had the capital or ability to continue even if he still wanted to.
Your Majesty is the winner of this battle.
Your Majesty, why should you belittle yourself? "
"But I can obviously do better..."
"Emperor Taizong also said when he returned from Gaoliang River that if he had known this earlier, he would have changed his battle plan at that time. This was just a post-facto statement.
His Majesty has done everything he can to the best of his ability from the very beginning.
Although Kaifeng has been conquered now, Nianhan has also kidnapped many craftsmen, clans and officials. If nothing else happens, I am afraid that a small court will be created to compete with us.
But this is not an important matter. No matter how hard they try, in the end it is nothing more than illusion.
In addition, the Xixia people did not unite with us at this time, but instead helped the Jin people, and together with the Qiang and Hu from the old Yongliang land, they forcibly attacked our Guanzhong land in the Song Dynasty.
This approach was really beyond our expectations.
Now that Luoyang is preparing to move the capital, the Qianghu and Xixia have begun to attack our Shaanxi Fufu and other places. If they break through the Shaanxi Road, they will definitely threaten Luoyang in Guanzhong and Bashu in Xichuan.
Moreover, in addition to Xixia and Qianghu, there are also the scattered Tubo tribes. Since the destruction of Tubo, these guys are like a pile of loose sand. Although they do not pose a threat, they are also not good people.
In addition, it goes without saying that the Kingdom of Jin is a thorn in our side.
Now that the Jin people's attack has receded, what we have to face next is not just the Jin country.
Liu Yu in the land of Shandong, the erosion of Hebei Road, the Yellow River that bursts frequently, and the beaten Hedong.
Zhong Xiang in Jiangnan, Yang Yao in Dongting Lake, Dali in the land of Bashu, and Nong Zhigao outside Guangxi have been completely wiped out, but the Jiaozhi Li Dynasty outside Guangxi are not fuel-efficient lamps. .
Now that I am exhausted, there is no guarantee that they will not try to take a bite out of me. Your Majesty must be prepared for this.
In addition to internal problems, there are also Xixia, Qiang, Hu and Tubo, who are hated by both the leader and the rat, as well as the remnants of the Liao Kingdom who have fled to Ketun City. These people will be His Majesty's new opponents.
I hope your Majesty will not relax at all. We have many enemies waiting for us. "
Yu Wenxuzhong's words made Zhao Huan couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. This thing was much more reliable than that persuasion.
Tell Zhao Huan directly that he is not even out of the Novice Village, and the bosses in the back are more difficult to deal with.
"Settled in Kaifeng, moved to Luoyang, and recalled all the armies, I will officially ascend the throne!"
Zhao Huan was now familiar with his identity and understood his mission. Before facing these enemies, he had to finalize his position first.
From this moment on, he was no longer the abdicated emperor. He was the emperor who ascended the throne orthodoxly and was surrounded by everyone.
Although he didn't kill too many people during this period, he got more rights and time.
This is Machiavellianism!
Twenty miles outside Kaifeng City, Zhao Huan personally led the remaining civil and military officials, surrounded by Li Gang and Yu Wenxuzhong, waiting for the returning general.
Hebei Road Marshal Zongze, Yanjing Prefecture Governor Guo Yaoshi, Shandong Deputy Governor Han Shizhong, Hebei Marshal Mansion Commander, Yanjing Prefecture Deputy Governor Yue Fei.
In addition, he is also followed by Liu Zhongwu, the governor of the Luchuan Army, Zhe Yanzhi, the newly appointed direct bachelor of Longtuge, Yang Weizhong, the pacifier of the Hebei East Road who also knows about Jizhou affairs, Li Mida, the military commander of the Hebei Road, and Zhang Hao, the magistrate of Taiyuan. , and many generals led by Li Ganglai.
It was these people who protected Kaifeng near Kaifeng and the center of the Song Dynasty, so that Nianhan's last earth-shattering attempt failed.
As the sun approached noon, many generals finally appeared in the sight of Zhao Huan and others. Looking at the mighty troops and horses, Zhao Huan couldn't help but rush to the front, frightening the many generals to dismount their horses and kneel down first.
"I have met Your Majesty and wish the Song Dynasty to last for thousands of years!"
Although many people have never seen Zhao Huan, the way he is dressed and the people surrounding him show that they are not fools.
They all shouted loudly, indicating that it was really necessary for them to meet up in advance and get to know each other.
"Dear ladies, please get up quickly!"
At this moment, Zhao Huan felt the real reality. With so many famous generals in front of him, he finally felt the stability he had not seen for a long time.
"Li Qing, does the bet between you and me still count?"
After Zhao Huan appeased everyone, he also looked at Li Gang. He had not forgotten the bet between him and Li Gang.
At this time, Li Gang couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.
"Your Majesty's divine calculation, Yue Fei and Han should set fire, Guo Yaoshi defeated Yongji's army, Zongze saved half of the Hebei Road, and Han Shizhong pacified the Shandong bandits. They were indeed the loyal ministers of the Song Dynasty.
Given time... it may not be even the slightest bit different from the old ones.
Your Majesty wins! "
At this moment, Li Gang finally stopped being so extreme and tough. Only after he really gave them hope could he restore his confidence and his confidence in the Song Dynasty.
He wouldn't be in such a hurry.
"In this case, I have to act according to my own ideas."
"My lord, I obey the order!"
In 1126 AD, in December of the first year of Jingkang, Zhao Huan hosted a banquet in Kaifeng for many of his generals, gave them numerous rewards, and promised Han Shizhong and Yue Fei that they could build an army of their own.
It was promised that Yaoshi Guo would retain the title of Ever-Victorious Army and have his own unique rights.
The thankless task of supervising the army was abolished, and elite scouts from the army were transferred to serve as secret agents of the Imperial City Division under Tong Guan, and the Imperial City Division was rebuilt.
Zongze was old, so he rewarded his son with kindness and retained his official position in the Hebei Marshal's Office, but let him stay in the Central Plains. After moving the capital, he was responsible for the Central Plains' war against Hebei Road.
Yue Fei built his own troops and entered Guanzhong to accompany Zhao Huan and listen to his orders.
Han Shizhong was transferred to Hedong Road as the recruiting envoy of Hedong Road, and his subordinate Hu Yantong was appointed as the general of the palace guard, replacing Yao Pingzhong.
Yao Pingzhong was appointed as the inspection envoy of Guanzhong, inspecting both inside and outside Guanzhong, and responsible for the defense of Guanzhong.
Liu Qi is the governor of Shaanxi Road. After moving the capital, he will leave for Shaanxi to stabilize the border defenses and be careful of Xixia, Qianghu and Tubo tribes.
Li Gang was promoted to Prime Minister and Assistant, Yu Wenxuzhong was promoted to Second Prime Minister, Zhao Ding was promoted to Young Prime Minister, Lu Yihao, Cai Jing and Hu Yin who returned together with others re-formulated the official system and regional division of the Song Dynasty.
Today's Song Dynasty has completely changed its appearance, and the official positions that were so messy at the beginning are no longer necessary.
As the saying goes, there is no establishment without destruction. Taking advantage of this opportunity to rise from the ashes, Zhao Huan wanted to eliminate the three chronic diseases and many internal troubles in the Song Dynasty in one fell swoop.
The first is to resolve the redundant officials among the three redundancies.
Re-establishing the official system, or restoring the system of the Han and Tang Dynasties if it doesn't work, can be regarded as Zhao Huan's enterprising spirit!
During the banquet, Zhao Huan formally proposed to move the capital to Luoyang, and asked Lu Yihao and Qin Hui to rush to Luoyang in advance to prepare for his official enthronement.
In May of the second year of Jingkang, after half a year of hard work, Zhao Huan finally stepped into this ancient capital of several dynasties and looked at the city that was renovated but still a little depressed.
Zhao Huan couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"This Luoyang is like the Song Dynasty. I will bring them all back to life. Everyone, please help me!"
On the seventh day of July in the second year of Jingkang, a nine-story altar was built outside Luoyang. Zhao Huan walked step by step to the altar, worshiped heaven and earth, and proclaimed himself emperor again.
At the same time, Jin Guo also dealt with its own problems.
For a time, on Hebei Road and Shandong Province, a court competing with Zhao Huan's Song Dynasty appeared at the same time.
