The Jin army besieged the city, and the Song emperor’s daughter died

Chapter 145: The succession of the crown prince is in accordance with etiquette and law
Funing Hall was originally the sleeping hall of Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty, and it is here that the eternal mystery "the sound of candle shadow and axe" happened.

Most of the subsequent emperors of the Song Dynasty also lived here.

It was not until Zhao Fujin ascended the throne that he moved his dormitory to Akihito Palace.

The reason why he chose to announce the appointment of the crown prince here instead of Akihito Palace, Chui Gong Hall, Xuanhe Hall and other halls that can accommodate more people is that Li Gang and others believe that Zhao Fujin must have made up his mind and decided to imitate Taizu Taizong. , Brother-in-law and brother-in-law, it’s like the Golden Chamber Alliance.

By the time Emperor Daojun brought his royal family members with him, the palace had been packed so tightly that many court officials could only gather around outside the palace.

Not long after, Zhao Fujin entered the Funing Palace under the escort of the Imperial City Secretary.

First, he paid filial piety to Emperor Daojun, and then sat on the dragon chair.

After greetings from the ministers and royal family members, Zhao Fujin went directly to the topic and said: "I ascended the throne here a few months ago. It is God's will that I have to arrange the crown prince affairs here again today."

Hearing that Zhao Fujin was determined to establish a heir apparent, Emperor Daojun murmured in his heart: "What on earth is this girl trying to do?"

Zhao Fujin continued: "The matter of establishing a crown prince is a major matter for the country, but I did not expect that the cause of the matter of establishing a crown prince was actually because of Zongze's appointment..."

Having said this, Zhao Fujin looked at Zongze in the hall with a smile: "Zongze, you have caused a lot of trouble for me."

Zongze bowed and smiled bitterly: "I am guilty."

Zhao Fujin waved his hand: "That's all, this matter will come sooner or later, and you can't avoid it. In this case, it is better to settle the matter today in order to secure the foundation of the country."

"Official sage" all the officials shouted.

Zhao Fujin sighed: "Li Gang, Li Ruoshui, and Li Bangyan advised me on three strategies. The first is to imitate Taizu Taizong, and the elder brother will be the younger brother. The second is to imitate Renzong and adopt children, and the third is to recruit wives..."

Zhao Fujin paused, and as expected, people in the hall immediately began to chatter.

Zhao Fujin did not stop him. After waiting for a while, he looked at Emperor Daojun who was sitting beside him and asked, "Although this is a court matter, it is also a family matter. What do you think, Dad?"

Emperor Daojun would of course not be able to express his position before he understood what Zhao Fujin meant. This daughter... was very good at digging holes. She was old and couldn't break her.

But since Zhao Fujin asked, he couldn't pretend to be deaf and dumb, so he had to laugh and said: "It's okay."

Zhao Fujin nodded: "Then I will tell you what I mean."

Hearing that the official wanted to express his position, the hall instantly became quiet, and everyone looked at Zhao Fujin who was sitting on the dragon throne.

Zhao Fujin sighed calmly: "Let's forget about bringing in a new wife. Firstly, I can't accept a marriage without love, and secondly, I'm busy with national affairs, so it's okay to be pregnant for ten months, but there is a folk saying: One pregnancy will make you stupid for three years, and our Song Dynasty We cannot let a fool stay on the throne for three years."

Everyone in the hall looked at each other and murmured in their hearts: "Is there such a proverb among the people?"

Despite the murmurings, most people still agreed not to ask for a wife.

"So, I am a little undecided whether to imitate Taizu Taizong or Renzong." Zhao Fujin stood up, looked at Emperor Daojun aside, and suddenly asked: "Father, brothers are also brothers, right?"

Emperor Daojun was stunned. Isn't this obvious? Why bother asking.

Before Emperor Daojun could speak, Zhao Fujin clapped his hands and said, "That's it. Not to mention imitating Taizu Taizong for so long, imitating dad is always right."

Li Gang bowed and came out: "The official is a wise man, if this is the case, our country Zuo of the Song Dynasty will be safe."

Zhao Fujin ignored his words, turned around and looked at the ministers and continued: "But among my brothers, who should I appoint as the reserve? I want to find someone to discuss it. You people don't dare to overstep, for fear of making the wrong bet. Bao, life will be difficult in the future. I understand, and I won’t embarrass you, so dad..."

Zhao Fujin looked at Emperor Daojun again: "If you know your son better than your father, why don't you tell me about it?"

At this point, Emperor Daojun could no longer pretend to be deaf and mute. He murmured in his heart for a long time and finally said, "I heard that King Kang has been very popular in the court and the market recently?" As soon as he said this, all the eyes in the palace were turned on. He looked at Kang Wang Zhao Gou.

Zhao Gou was completely confused, and he was extremely excited: "Is this... is he going to establish himself as his reserve?"

However, despite being excited, Zhao Gou still felt that it was too early for him to establish the throne at this time, as his fourth sister was an all-powerful, talented, civilized and martial arts expert. Besides, shouldn't he be humble?

"My younger brother is still young, how can he be so virtuous and capable..."

Emperor Daojun twirled his short beard under his chin and said with a smile: "It is indeed necessary to practice more. If Fu Jin is determined to establish him, it would be best to let him practice in the position of governor of Kaifeng Prefecture for several years and then appoint him. "

Hearing what Emperor Daojun said, Zhao Gou suddenly felt that he had misunderstood his father before?
In the past, Wei Shi always nagged in front of Zhao Gou that he was not favored by the Dao Lord and Emperor, so his miserable son was not liked by his father. If he said this often, Zhao Gou subconsciously felt that he He is the most useless of all the princes.

When I was in my second year of high school, I still felt that my destiny was up to me. As long as I worked hard, I would always be liked by the Emperor Daojun.

After passing the second year of middle school, he settled down. After getting married and opening a mansion, he just wanted to be an idle prince.

If Wanyan Zongwang hadn't besieged the city, if Li Bangyan and others hadn't sent him to Jinying as hostage, if he hadn't felt that life was boring that day and had a few words with Wanyan Zongwang, not only would he not have died, but he would have been regarded as a hero by the people of Kaifeng. I'm afraid I won't have any ambitions in this life.

But I didn't expect that now, I would be nominated by Emperor Daojun as the concubine...

The ups and downs of this life are really exciting.

But before he could finish sighing in his heart, he heard Zhao Fujin laugh and say: "Since ancient times, I don't think it's right to establish the elder rather than the young."

The stars in Zhao Gou's eyes were gone.

"That's inappropriate!" Li Gang finally couldn't help it anymore, thinking that if the deposed prince was forced to become the crown prince again, how would it be unworthy of him?

Zhao Fujin understood what Li Gang meant, and before he could explain, he interrupted and said, "I know what you mean..."

After saying that, he turned around and looked at King Bi, who looked aggrieved and calmly lowered his head and played with his nails.

Zhao Fujin raised his hand: "It is in line with etiquette to establish the heir apparent."

Among the sons of Emperor Daojun, the first brother was Wang Ji, and the second brother died early, surviving only one day in the Song Dynasty.

So who is in line?

Of course it’s the third brother, King Yun Zhao Kai!

"The King of Yun, Zhao Kai, was a man of great learning. He was the number one scholar in the anonymous imperial examination. There is no one before or after him. Such a great talent will definitely become a wise king that we have not seen in a hundred years in the Song Dynasty. Besides, the Supreme Emperor loves King Yun the most. I feel that the position of crown prince is not his." It is none other than my will. I have made my decision to appoint Zhao Kai, King of Yun, as his crown prince, and also as the governor of Kaifeng."

Zhao Fujin finished speaking in one breath, without giving others a chance to interrupt.

In Funing Palace, the officials who did not understand Zhao Fujin's overall plan nodded one after another, thinking that what the officials said was so damn reasonable.

People who understand the current situation, such as Emperor Daojun, Li Gang, Sima Pu, Li Bangyan and others, have different expressions.

Daojun and Emperor's face was ashen.

Li Gang and Sima Pu looked at each other and frowned.

Li Bangyan almost laughed out loud and sighed in his heart: "The officials are too cruel!"

(End of this chapter)