The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 1076 Discussion on Succession to the Throne

"Your Majesty, is this a little anxious? Your Majesty just feels unwell occasionally, so there's no need to be so!"

Tao Gu stood up and stopped him. In order to show his heart, he knelt down on the ground and said again:

"Your Majesty is an emperor through the ages, besides, His Majesty is in his prime, how can he say such a thing?"

When he said this, other people also followed suit loudly, and he praised Zhao Kuangyin as a holy king throughout the ages, and there was no way for other kings to compare with him.

How disgusting it is, how disgusting it is, Zhao Kuangyin would never have listened to these flattering words in the past, but is it Zhao Kuangyin who is sitting on the dragon chair now?
"Okay, I've made up my mind. For the sake of my grandson Qianqiu, you don't need to persuade me any more. You can just tell me what I think."

The emperor seemed very impatient, waved his hands and said:

"Go and invite King Zhao, let's continue talking about the topic just now, what do you think of my proposal?"

Someone nearby had already invited Zhao Tingmei, and they were quite excited. In their opinion, Zhao Tingmei might be the next emperor. Can you be more enthusiastic?

"Your Majesty is really an unprecedented emperor. Because of his own physical discomfort, he must give up the emperor for the sake of the country and the country. It is really the most emperor in history."

Tao Gu immediately changed his tone, on the surface he was praising Zhao Kuangyin's integrity, but in fact he agreed with what Zhao Kuangyin said about giving up the throne to his younger brother.

"Huang Tianci, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, admires my emperor's Zhen very much. The general manager in the past dynasties is rarely as good as His Majesty. This is what the ministers admire the most. Your Majesty is really an emperor through the ages!"

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They are all compliments to Zhao Kuangyin. These people have already occupied more than half of the people in the court. The meaning is obvious, and they agree with Zhao Kuangyin to do so.

"Don't say these things are useless, just talk about the surrender of the throne to King Zhao, do you have any opinions?"

Zhao Kuangyin seemed impatient, and directly interrupted the flattery of the officials, frowning together.

"Unexpectedly, this guy pretending to be the emperor is so similar. Yes, it seems that our big event today has been successful!"

When Tao Gu saw the expression of the person on the dragon chair, the expression was quite calm, which made him feel that this person was really similar to the real emperor, and his performance was really too good.

It seems that people's opportunities are really a huge wealth, even a country savage has a certain temperament after a period of training.

The person above is like this, so Tao Gu is also feeling emotional, if he can have such a chance, then will he also be able to become the emperor!He was taken aback by his own thoughts.

"Each of you has to express your opinion. No one is allowed to miss the beginning. Speak freely, and I forgive you for your innocence."

Zhao Kuangyin gave such a painful order, everyone has to express their opinions, no matter what they say, there is no sin, this is the point.

"I don't think it's appropriate. Let's not say that His Majesty is still alive. Let's say something outrageous. Even if His Majesty is gone and the Crown Prince is gone, His Majesty still has descendants who can be the heirs to the throne."

Gao Huaide jumped out first, not to mention that his son-in-law is Zhao Kuangyin's brother-in-law, and another identity, that is, he is also Zhao Kuangyin's in-laws, the relationship is close, Zhao Kuangyin should be able to listen to what he said.

"Yes, His Majesty actually allowed his brother to inherit the throne by doing this. Once this precedent is set, will he send this signal in the future, as long as his brother is the emperor, then he can also inherit the throne. This may bring Come to endless trouble."

After Zhao Pu said these words, he directly backed away. He just said that brothers will end up with brothers and that it is likely to bring huge troubles to the dynasty in the future, and I will not say that I do not agree with your proposal.

"Your Majesty, what the two lords said is reasonable. The old minister feels that it is better for Your Majesty not to make such a plan for the time being. After all, His Majesty created the Song Dynasty with one hand, and now that the crown prince is about to die, everything cannot be rushed."

Dou Yi, Minister of the Household Department, also stood up. He was notoriously upright and stingy, so letting him serve as Minister of the Household Department was considered a good steward of the court.

Lu Qingyu, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and concurrently the governor of Kaifeng, also stood up. His opinion was similar to that of others, but could he think about it again.

Four of the six ministers have already opposed it. Although the status of the six ministers of the imperial court is not very detached, their influence is also very huge. After such a disturbance, other people also think that what the four of them said is good.

After the four of them said this, some people began to agree. Seeing that the emperor was about to agree with them, Lu Duoxun came out.

"The emperor's humble minister has something to say, please forgive me for his crime!"

"If you have something to say, just say it. I just said that this is Chaoyi, and the speaker is innocent. Tell me."

"Your Majesty obeyed the order. Just now, His Majesty said that he wanted to surrender to King Zhao, but many adults stopped him. I said that he should not stop him, but should support him vigorously."

This sentence caused a turmoil. Did this guy get kicked in the head by a donkey? If he said something like this, it was obvious that he was licking the soles of Zhao Tingmei's feet!

"I will definitely say that I am crazy, but I believe that your majesty knows what I mean by saying this. I don't know if your majesty still remembers what the queen mother said to your majesty when your majesty was seriously ill."

Zhao Kuangyin was seriously ill. The queen mother came to see him and asked Zhao Kuangyin who would inherit the country in case something happened. Zhao Xu was dead, and Zhao Kuangyin's son was still young.

If Zhao Kuangyin passed away, everything would be over, that's why the Queen Mother asked this question.

At that time, Zhao Kuangyin said that if he really died, and his children and grandchildren were still young, if he ascended the throne, he would probably become the second Chai Zongxun, and then the country of the Song Dynasty would also fall into the hands of outsiders.

So after much deliberation, Zhao Kuangyin felt that it would be good to pass on the throne to his third younger brother Zhao Wang Zhao Tingmei.

At that time, Lu Duosun was present alone, and Lu Duosun recorded it, so he said it at this time.

Huang Tianci and others, who had already prepared, also stood up again, directly saying that the emperor is wise.

Zhao Kuangyin looked at these people and didn't say anything. After they finished speaking, he asked if anyone had any other opinions.

No one spoke anymore, and it was basically understood. It was divided into two factions, one opposed and the other supported.

Generally speaking, most of them are opposed, led by Zhao Pu, who are staunch supporters of imperial power.

The other faction is Tao Gu and Lu Duoxun. They all support Zhao Kuangyin's approach according to Lu Duoxun's statement, because they know that Zhao Kuangyin is a filial son, and those who say it can basically achieve it, so let's support it.

And Zhao Kuangyin himself didn't say a word, and the others didn't know what the emperor was thinking.

Some careful people noticed that there was a gleam in Zhao Kuangyin's eyes, but it disappeared soon. How could this look like a seriously ill emperor!

(End of this chapter)