King of Song

Chapter 619 History of Maohuo
Sweeping the tomb and paying homage to the mausoleum, offering sacrifices to the father.

Zhao Zhao cried bitterly. The father and son had been separated for many years and could not see each other in their lifetime.Of course, there is also a bit of affectation, so that people can see the filial piety of King Qin.

After the end, Zhao Zongsheng intended to return to Bianjing as soon as possible, but Zhao Zhao expressed that he would guard his father's tomb for half a month.At the same time, they paid homage to the mausoleums of several other ancestors and offered sacrifices.

This reason is very good, and it cannot be refused at all.

In addition to guarding the spirit, Zhao Zhao would go to Yeling every one or two days. Starting from Xuanzu Yong'an Mausoleum, Taizu, Taizong, and Zhenzong visited successively, and more than ten days passed in a flash.

Zhao Zongcheng became more and more anxious. The so-called long nights and many dreams, he couldn't feel at ease if he didn't return to Bianjing for a day.Especially after Zhao Zhao paid homage to Zhenzong Yongding Mausoleum, he stayed in Yongzhao Mausoleum for several consecutive days.

This is a somewhat abnormal phenomenon. The tombs of the previous emperors of the Song Dynasty have all been visited, but Yingzong's Yonghou Mausoleum remains.

Zhao Zongcheng quickly noticed this subtlety. The previous emperors were all Zhao Zhao's elders, and they deserved their respect.However, Yingzong Zhao Shu is regarded as Zhao Zhao's cousin according to his seniority, and he can be regarded as a brother when he is adopted by Renzong.

It was right for the younger brother to pay homage to the elder brother, but it had been four or five days since Zhao Zhao came back from Yongding Mausoleum, but Zhao Zhao did not move, obviously because he had some thoughts in his heart.

If Zhao Zhao was in the palace back then, how could it be Zhao Shu's turn to take the throne?

Obviously, Zhao Zhao has an opinion.But no matter how dissatisfied he is in his heart, he seems to be getting along on the surface.Disrespecting the elder brother, disrespecting the late emperor is also a crime, does Zhao Zhao dare to be so blatantly unfriendly?
Zhao Zongsheng will wait and see, in his opinion, this is an obvious signal.From this incident, we can see Zhao Zhao's intentions.

In the past few days, Zhao Zhao really delayed on purpose. It is not surprising that he has rebellion, but is he going to be so blatant?Could it be that he is determined not to bow his head?It is said that one who can bend and stretch can be a man, so is it possible that he wants to do the opposite?

Zhao Zongcheng shook his head, let's see how long he can delay it?I thought about leaving as soon as possible before, but now I have changed my mind.Whenever Zhao Zhao wants to stay, he will be with him, as long as he keeps an eye on him, he will be fine.It has been more than half a month, and the entire Yong'an Mausoleum is under his control, but Zhao Zongcheng is still panicked.

Bow to Zhao Shu (Zong Shi)?
Zhao Zhao shook his head again and again, his eyes were cold, he really couldn't do it.

A person who forced his mother and son to wander around the world, nearly died, and separated for more than 20 years, let himself bow to him?What are you kidding?How can such a deep hatred be let go?And the three elder brothers who died young, did they all die of natural causes?Is there no human factor at all?Zhao Zhao had doubts in his heart, after all, some people had too much motive for committing crimes.

I and Zhao Zongshi are sworn enemies, how can I bow my head and kneel down to apologize to my enemy?Even if he used to be the emperor, Zhao Zhao would never give in.I am the direct descendant of the royal family of the Song Dynasty, and he is just a side branch of the clan. How can I compare with myself?

It's just that if you insist on not visiting the Yonghou Mausoleum, you will definitely be criticized by Ren, and Zhao Xu will definitely make a big fuss about it.It is impossible to pray, and it is impossible not to worship, so there is only a third way to go.

"Li Cheng, how is the situation?"

Li Cheng replied: "His Royal Highness's arrangements have been made properly. After more than ten days, the situation of guards and surveillance has basically been clarified."

"That's good, I spent half a month with Zhao Zongcheng, and it's almost over, let's go tonight!"

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On the first day of May in the sixth year of Xining, the summer weather was already very hot.It is still a cloudy day today, the clouds are very low, but there is no rain, and there is no wind, and the heat is becoming more and more unbearable.

The three thousand retinues who accompanied the King of Qin to visit the mausoleum were also unbearably hot, and all of them were restless.Those who were supposed to stick to their posts also sneaked under the shade of the trees to enjoy the shade, including the soldiers in charge of the guards.

At first, under Zhao Zongsheng's strict requirements, everyone was highly concentrated.However, it is impossible for any individual to be highly concentrated all the time. After more than half a month of peace, the soldiers gradually relaxed their vigilance.Although the actions on the surface are still orderly, the attitude in his heart has been slack a lot.

The same is true for the attendants who are responsible for offering sacrifices and guarding the imperial tomb. Li Liansheng is the tomb keeper of Taizu Yongchang Mausoleum.Since his great-grandfather's generation, he has guarded the tomb of Emperor Taizu.

The emperor is the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year, and even after death, he still has to enjoy the treatment of his life, and he has to sacrifice on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar new year.

It stands to reason that it should be like this every month, but Emperor Taizu has passed away for a hundred years, and the imperial court's management of the imperial mausoleum is not so strict, and sometimes there are omissions and laziness.But not today, King Qin came to pay homage to the mausoleum, and is still guarding the tomb of Emperor Renzong in Yongzhao Mausoleum.

All the joss sticks, oil lamps and tributes were placed everywhere. From noon, Li Liansheng began to add lamp oil to various places, and checked the candles to ensure safety.

Busy until the evening, it has been tidied up, so I can only go up and down the east gate.It stands to reason that it should all be done in one go.But the weather was really too stuffy, Li Liansheng was covered in sweat, his mouth was dry, and he couldn't take it anymore.So, I took the time to wash my face and drink some water.Anyway, it's only a moment, and it doesn't matter.

Li Liansheng didn't notice that just as he left, a cat got into the side hall of the upper east gate.

Cats are just ordinary small animals, but they also have gorgeous figures in history, and even created heroes, and even went down in history.In the Spring and Autumn Period, the prince Chonger (Jin Wengong) was moved by his love for cats and persevered for 19 years, and finally returned to the state of Jin and became the overlord of a generation; Zhang Zhongjing discovered the medicinal herb Angelica because of cats; Because a cat was favored by his wife, he rose to power with the help of his wife's family and achieved hegemony; Wu Zetian had nightmares for many years because of a white cat raised by Concubine Xiao Shu.

In the history of the Song Dynasty, there are also cats, such as the legend of the civet cat being exchanged for the prince.Tonight, in Yongchang Mausoleum, this nameless wild cat will inadvertently play a role again, and even affect history...

Maybe it was to chase a mouse, maybe it was attracted by the offering of food, maybe it was just the cat's impulse, maybe...

All in all, the cat threw down the oil lamp...

The flame burned along the lamp oil, and then ignited the curtain. If someone saw it and put out the rescue in time, it might be too late.It's a pity that Li Liansheng went to drink water, and the flames quickly rushed to the wooden roof...

By the time Li Liansheng came back, the fire was already raging, and the upper east gate of Yongchang Mausoleum was already in flames...

"The water is gone, the water is gone!" Li Liansheng shouted loudly, and was sweating profusely again in an instant. This time it was not hot, but frightened.Taizu's mausoleum caught fire, and he could not escape the blame.After being frightened, he sat on the ground with his buttocks, bewildered.

Immediately, the people and soldiers guarding the tomb came to participate in the firefighting after hearing the news, and flew to report to the magistrate of Yong'an County.It was strange to say that the originally sweltering weather suddenly picked up wind. The wind helped the fire, and the fire was raging. It was difficult to put out the fire for a while.

Worst of all, it set fire to a nearby pine forest.In the past two months, there has been little rain in Yong'an area, the weather is hot and dry, and the trees are dry.Coupled with the heat, pine secretes a lot of rosin, which is more flammable.Therefore, the fire at the upper east gate instantly spread from a construction fire to a forest fire!

You know, the imperial mausoleums of the Song Dynasty are connected to each other, and all the pines and cypresses are planted in the middle. If this spreads, what will be the consequences?
It was completely dark, dark and moonless, and the flames were particularly obvious in the dark night. Even as far away as Yongzhao Mausoleum, the fire of Yongchang Mausoleum could be seen clearly.

"What happened?" Zhao Zongcheng hurriedly asked while looking at the fire.

"Prince Pu, the Yongchang Mausoleum has flooded, and the side hall at the upper east gate and the surrounding woods are all burned!"

"What?" Zhao Zongsheng turned pale with shock. The Taizu's mausoleum caught fire. This is a very serious matter.In other words, the fire can be seen from such a long distance, which shows that the fire is not small.He is Zong Zhengqing, and now he happens to be in Yong'an, so this matter is inseparable.

Soon a soldier guarding the tomb came to report: "A fire broke out in the pine forest near Yongzhao Mausoleum. The wind helped the fire, and it was likely to spread to the nearby Yong'an Mausoleum. The county magistrate sent young men to ask for help from King Qin and King Pu to fight the fire together."

Zhao Zongsheng's face became more and more serious. The sky was dry and the things were dry, and the woods were on fire. This is a very serious situation.If it really spread, the entire imperial mausoleum would be on fire, and the consequences would be disastrous!

Seeing that the sky is gloomy, as long as it rains, the fire can be extinguished.But God doesn't seem to have any intention of raining, so manpower must be used to put out the fire!
The county magistrate of Yong'an came to ask for help, obviously there was not enough manpower there.The meaning of asking for help is to borrow the 3000 people here. It stands to reason that they should be rescued, but my main task is to look after Zhao Zhao.What if Zhao Zhao slipped away when it was time to put out the fire?At the same time, Zhao Zongcheng also felt that this fire was too strange...

The fire must be saved, but we can't send everyone to it, alas!Looking back at Yongzhao Mausoleum, Zhao Zongcheng's heart was also on fire...

At the same time, Li Cheng quickly walked into Zhao Zhao's temporary residence and reported, "Your Highness, Yongchang Mausoleum is on fire!"

"Is it on fire? Is it serious?" Zhao Zhao was a little surprised.

Li Chengdao: "It's very serious. The side hall at the upper east gate is on fire, and the nearby pine forest is also ignited. It has a tendency to spread. The county magistrate of Yong'an has already asked Zhao Zongsheng for help, asking for reinforcements to put out the fire together."

"Okay, let's go and see together!"

As soon as Zhao Zhao went out, he climbed up to a high attic, and saw a raging fire from a distance, and asked, "Have you found out the cause of the fire?"

"It is said that because of carelessness during the sacrifice, the lamps and candles were dumped and ignited!"

Zhao Zhao suddenly smiled: "Hmph, what a coincidence, thank you Emperor Taizu, God-given opportunity!"

"what?"

"The Taizu Mausoleum is on fire. It seems that everyone should go to put out the fire in time, right?" Zhao Zhao said with a faint smile, "The plan remains the same!"

(End of this chapter)