Song Gexing

Chapter 176 Zhao Zhen wants to abdicate

"Your father is old. He told mother last night that he is no longer capable. Are you willing to ascend the throne as soon as possible to give him a rest?"

Queen Cao really didn't lie to him. Not only was there something going on, it was also a big deal.

Zhao Fang was stunned when he heard this. Seeing that he didn't answer, Empress Cao sighed and said, "Mother knows that you are impatient with many rules, but mother is worried that your father will not be able to hold on. He has often suffered from small problems in the past two years. If you are tired, you will be tired." It will give you a headache."

Zhao Fang was startled and suddenly remembered that it was now four years since Jiayou. According to historical time, Zhao Zhenhui would die four years later.

He was really panicked now and shouted out loud: "No, nothing can happen to dad. The imperial doctor is here, let him check my dad's body quickly."

Queen Cao was startled when she was called. After she came to her senses, she said coquettishly: "Check something carefully, you kid is so frightening."

"No, Madam, my father is not in good health, so he needs to be checked!"

He didn't dare to say that Zhao Zhen would die in four years. If he didn't say it in advance, it would be unreliable. The problem was that he couldn't be sure.

After all, he messed up history, and Zhao Zhen was not like that in history. If that was true, he would have suffered from hysteria a few years ago, and he suspected Empress Cao of rebellion every day.

After practicing Tai Chi for more than ten years, Zhao Fang has been talking about it since he was a child, Zhao Zhen also practices Daoyin, and with the implementation of the New Deal, his mood is better than in history.

Of course, the most important factor is that he has a son. Historically, Zhao Zhen was ill and the lack of a son was the biggest factor.

Because he had no biological son to inherit the throne, he was faced with being urged by ministers to establish a prince every day, but he was unwilling to do so. Therefore, it was actually ridiculous for Zhao Zhen to be in the harem in the later period.

He often worked overtime just to be able to give birth to a son of his own, but the birth of his last daughter defeated his last hope of luck, and he could only make Zhao Zongshi the crown prince in despair.

Now he not only has three sons, but the prince has been supported by the ministers since he was a child. He is not worried at all whether the throne will be stable after his son succeeds to the throne.

There is no need to harm his body, and he feels comfortable. Zhao Zhen has never been seriously ill again, so it is really hard to say whether he will die in four years.

But now that Zhao Fang thinks about it, he doesn't dare to neglect him. Who dotes on him the most is actually Zhao Zhen, but men are not good at expressing.

Otherwise, he is often out of tune, and it would be strange if another father wouldn't let your ass bloom. If you are a little kid, you dare to intervene in military and state affairs. Other emperors will never allow it, and only Zhao Zhen, the father, will allow him to be presumptuous.

"My dearest lady, my son has decided to let his father become the Supreme Emperor and take good care of his health."

Finally, Zhao Fang made up his mind. Empress Cao looked at him unexpectedly and said in surprise: "My son has thought about it! Are you really willing to be the emperor?"

"Well, he will succeed sooner or later, so why not take the throne early and let dad rest. He ascended the throne at the age of 13. These years have really worn him out."

Empress Cao was overjoyed. She really didn't expect that today would go so smoothly. Her son had not liked being an emperor since he was a child, but it made the couple worried.

Zhao Zhen, who got the news quickly, hurried over and almost burst into tears after seeing his son. He patted Zhao Fang hard on the shoulder and said hello three times.

"Summon the ministers and ministers and several officials from the Ministry of Rites to come into the palace to discuss matters."

Zhao Zhen didn't want to wait any longer. He really wanted to abdicate and let his son succeed him. As for whether he would be disappointed if he fell behind in power, he really never thought about it.

The summoned ministers couldn't figure it out, and they were all stunned when they found out what was going on, and none of them dared to speak first.It's not that they are unwilling, but it's hard for them to talk about this matter. If they agree, will it hurt the emperor's heart? If they don't agree, they are worried that the emperor really wants to abdicate.

After a long while, as the prime minister, Fan Zhongyan had no choice but to speak first and asked weakly: "Your Majesty, have you really thought about it?"

Zhao Zhen smiled happily and said, "I wanted to abdicate a few years ago. It wasn't because my eldest brother was unwilling. Now it's better. This kid has figured it out. I shouldn't hurry up and strike while the iron is hot to prevent him from regretting it."

Everyone was dumbfounded. It seemed that the prince's laziness had frightened the emperor. In fact, the ministers were also worried about this matter.

Zhao Fang had such a devilish temper that he would give up his position if he was not careful, and he would shout that I have two younger brothers anyway, and all the ministers would be blinded if he really wanted to do that.

"In that case, I would like to congratulate Your Majesty on getting what you want."

Fan Zhongyan also let go. He was about to retire, and he would be able to protect the new emperor for a year or two and then give up.

Looking at Han Qi, this is his successor, and he is even more unshakable now.

Han Qi saw him looking at her and understood what he was thinking. He bowed his hands and said, "Brother Xiwen, don't worry!"

Fu Bi, Ouyang Xiu and others hesitated to speak. Bao Zheng stared at him and said, "Don't you still believe in Zhigui's ethics? I trust Zhigui to do his best."

Everyone's expressions changed and they were a little embarrassed, knowing that their thoughts had been discovered. Zhao Fang, who was still baffled at first, now understood.

It turned out that these people were worried that Han Qi would become a powerful minister in the future, so they couldn't help but laugh and said: "You guys! If you don't say how good the Korean Prime Minister is, why do you just say that I am like a person who is being manipulated? Weng's son-in-law is a personal relationship, and government is justice. Don't mess around. Together."

Only then did Zhao Zhen understand what was going on. He looked at his son and then at Han Qi. He quickly put aside his bad thoughts and looked at several officials from the Ministry of Rites and said: "The Ministry of Rites will make arrangements for the new emperor's succession. After consultation, we will leave the rest to the Political Affairs Hall and the Privy Council."

Everyone hurriedly accepted the promise, the officials of the Ministry of Rites left first, and the remaining people began to discuss the detailed matters.

The new emperor's ascension to the throne is not just a matter of changing the throne. There are still a lot of things to deal with. The world is amnesty, and no one can be pardoned.

Who should be included in the list of Jiaen's ministers, canonizing the new emperor's concubines, and giving honorary titles to the old emperor and concubines are all major and trivial matters.

Suddenly Song Chu, the political advisor, asked: "What do you think of the young empress? According to the law, the queen is the most respected, but the young empress is your highness's biological mother after all. Should she be promoted?"

Everyone was stunned and frowned. Song Dynasty had never had such rules. Song Itch was just looking for trouble.

Zhao Fang was also taken aback, and immediately shook his head and said: "No! The eldest lady is the empress dowager, this cannot be shaken, and the little lady will not mind this. They have always been sisters, and they can't break this precedent and leave it to future generations. Hidden danger."

Zhao Zhen was a little worried at first when he heard Song You's words. After all, being a prince is different from being an emperor, but now he is more relieved, his son is still very rational.

Fan Zhongyan smiled and said: "Your Highness is wise, some things cannot be changed. Even if the new emperor wants to change the rank of the harem, he cannot change the ranking of the concubines of the previous emperor."

Everyone believed it, but these words also made Fu Bi feel moved: "Speaking of His Highness's harem, I remembered something. When the Xiao family got married, His Majesty promised her the title of little princess, and now His Highness is going to ascend the throne. , how to arrange her rank?"

(End of this chapter)