Chapter 8 Chapter Eight: Two Thousand Years Old

"What did Zhao Qing say?" After hearing Yang Hao's report, Zhao Kuangyin who was hesitating hastily raised his head and asked. "Officials, Zhongshu Province, the Privy Council, the three envoys, Kaifeng government, and even the ministries of industry, punishment, soldiers, and households, as well as local government, shipping department, transshipment department, and purchase and convenience department, etc. work together to purchase grain and transport goods. The act of grain; the censors of the Taiyuan, Dianyuan, and Procuratorate, and even the observers and supervisors from all walks of life to supervise with all their strength; the highest officials of the prefectures, states, military, prisons, and counties personally presided over the construction of dams Sluice gate. If there are no flaws in every link, I think the crisis in Bianliang can be solved."

"Oh?" Zhao Kuangyin has always relied heavily on Zhao Pu. Hearing that he affirmed Yang Hao's plan, he couldn't help but feel happy. The third envoy, Chu Zhaofu, even fell to the ground like a stone. He glanced at Yang Hao gratefully, and said in his heart: " I can't think of a way, even if I am an old acquaintance with the official family, I am afraid that I will lose my head, Yang Dabangchui saved my old life, this person is really the noble man that my old Chu wanted. It's a pity, I only have a daughter, and my grandson is seven years old now, otherwise, if I recruit him as my son-in-law, I can continue to work as the third envoy."

Chu Zhaofu just hoped that he would not kill his head, even if he was demoted and exiled, he would admit it. Now that he has a solution, he immediately began to think about keeping his official position. In front of the palace, Zhao Pu's words changed again: "However, I am honored by Your Majesty Long En. As the chief executive, he controls hundreds of officials and knows the affairs of local officials best. It is really difficult for the officials to spare no effort. The officials sit in the world, have countless civil servants and military personnel, and they have no reason to patrol the Yangtze River and Huaihe River in person and supervise the officials to transport grain. Courtier, once this case is opened, there will be endless troubles..."

Zhao Kuangyin couldn't listen any longer, and frowned and said, "Then what is Zhao Qing's solution?" Zhao Pu bowed and bowed, and said in a deep voice: "I recommend someone to take on this job." "who is it?" "Emperor's eldest son, Dezhao." Zhao Kuangyin raised his eyebrows, said "Oh" softly, swept his eyes over several important officials, and remained silent. Zhao Guangyi's eyelids twitched slightly, and he quickly calmed down his mind. He stepped forward and said: "Officials, this is a big matter, which is related to the survival of the country. You must not be careless in the selection of candidates. Although the eldest son of the emperor, Dezhao, has a reputation for virtue and righteousness, he is diligent and relentless. He has a calm temperament, moves and combines the classics, but he grew up in the palace, and he doesn't know the affairs of the local people. He has never taken on such a heavy responsibility, such a crucial matter, if there is a mistake, it will be a catastrophe for the country, and the eldest son of the emperor ...It's not unavoidable that there is a lack of virtue, officials please think twice."

"This..." Zhao Kuangyin stroked his beard and murmured, "His son is prudent and diligent. If he is sent on this mission, I believe he will do it with all his strength. However, he, the founding emperor, is in his prime, and he does everything by himself. I didn’t let this son do anything on his behalf, if something really went wrong, not only would he miss a major court event, but his son’s reputation would also be greatly affected, with such a heavy burden on his shoulders, can he handle it?” Seeing Zhao Kuangyin's hesitation, Zhao Pu hurriedly went in again and said, "The official family, the minister recommended the eldest son of the emperor for three reasons. First, the official family sits at the center, the minister has to deal with the affairs of the court, and the Nan Ya has to connect the past and the future. Looking at the entire court, except for the eldest son of the emperor , there is no suitable person to choose. Second, the eldest son of the emperor, De Zhao, is the eldest son of the official. The scenery is good, work diligently. Third, the eldest son of the emperor has reached the age of weak crown, and it is the time to be young and promising. He should come out to do his part for the country and the community, and exercise the ability of the eldest son of the emperor. As for the concerns of Zhao Fuyin, hehe……"

Zhao Pu glanced at Zhao Guangyi, stroked his beard and said, "Actually, with the respect of the prince, this trip to the Jianghuai River to supervise the transportation of grain and grass is doing the imperial power, representing the emperor, and taking the noble status of the eldest son of the emperor. You can coerce hundreds of officials. For specific matters, each has its own office. The statement of Yang Yuanshi has clearly stated that it is not necessary for the eldest son of the emperor to do it himself. If there is someone accompanying the driver, Chu Zhaofu, the envoy of the Third Division, and Yang Hao, the envoy of the Nanyayuan, will accompany the eldest son of the emperor, so there is no such concern."

Zhao Kuangyin raised his eyebrows and said, "It's still Zhao Qing who is thoughtful, so it's a good deal." Zhao Guangyi's eyes flashed, and he quickly cupped his hands and bowed his head, saying: "Mr. Zhao's arrangement is so proper, I will stop my doubts. If we act according to this, I... also agree that the eldest son of the emperor will patrol the Yangtze River and Huaihe River on behalf of the sky, and supervise the transportation of grain from all over the place." "Hehehe..., does the emperor also agree with what Zhao Qing said?" Zhao Kuangyin was very happy, stroked his beard and smiled.As soon as the rest of the officials saw the dust settled, they quickly rushed forward, expressing their opinions in one voice. The so-called opinions were actually very unified, but they all expressed their approval with one word.

Zhao Pu said again slowly: "Officials, the eldest son of the emperor is the son of the official family, not an official title of the imperial court, and patrolling hunting on behalf of the heavens, it is not a good name. The eldest son of the emperor has been crowned, but there is still no As for the official status, the minister is the minister, so I dare not ignore it. What's more, the eldest son of the emperor has a heavy responsibility this time, so..." Zhao Pu bowed again, slowly bent down, and said in a deep voice: "Chen, Zhao Pu, respectfully invite the officials to confer the title of the eldest son of the emperor, Dezhao... Wang Jue!"

As soon as this remark came out, it was no less than a bolt from the blue to Zhao Guangyi.King?The Song Dynasty has just been established for ten years, and there are only emperors and queens, and they have never been crowned kings.How could he, Zhao Guangyi, make so many courtiers obey him?He is the emperor's brother, of course, but at the same time, since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the dynasties have changed too frequently. For the sake of eternal life, many emperors would rather have brothers and brothers, and would rather pass on the throne to their adopted sons than pass on the throne to their youngest sons. For one reason, he, Zhao Guangyi, may not have the possibility of becoming emperor.

However, Zhao Kuangyin's country was firmly established. Ten years later, the Zhao family became more and more stable and had the tendency to dominate the Central Plains. It's not a problem to live for thirty or fifty years, how old will the prince be then?Does he still need his dying emperor brother to inherit the great treasure? Today, if the official family proclaims the eldest son of the emperor as the king, it would be like sending a signal to the whole world: the prince has been appointed!The tree fell and the monkeys scattered. In a few years, Dezhao's prestige and authority could rival him, and many officials who were originally attached to him would abandon him.

Zhao Guangyi was furious, and his eyes suddenly went dark: "This old fox, you kill people with soft knives! You didn't say these words until I expressed my consent. If I had known this, I would have opposed it no matter what. Now...now How can you go back on your word, it is only natural for a prince to be crowned king, so what words can be used to prevaricate?" "Emperor's eldest son, Dezhao, has grown up. Your Majesty, please give him the title of king!" Zhao Pu paused every word, lifted the skirt of his robe, and kneeled down solemnly. The privy envoy Li Chongju and him are relatives of sons and daughters, and they have always been in the same spirit, advancing together and retreating together, when they saw this situation, they immediately knelt down on the gold bricks, kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty, I beg you to bestow the eldest son of the emperor, King Dezhao! " When all the top officials of the court, both civil and military, knelt down, how could other people dare to be negligent, they all knelt down for a while, Zhao Kuangyin felt a little moved when he saw this situation, he stroked his beard and swept Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Guangyi's heart was shocked, and then Surprised that he was the only one still standing there, he hurriedly pushed the golden mountain and inverted the jade pillar, fell to his knees with a "boom", and said in a loud voice: "Please officials, bestow the crown on the eldest son of the emperor." "Hmm..." Zhao Kuangyin pondered for a moment, and said happily: "The eldest son of the emperor, Dezhao, has perfect virtue and classics. Now he has reached the age of the crown, and I named him... the King of Wei." "Dezhao is finally crowned king." Zhao Guangyi lost his mind and unconsciously raised his head, just in time to meet the imperial brother Zhao Kuangyin casting a meaningful glance at him.Zhao Guangyi was startled, and hurriedly leaned down, and heard Zhao Kuangyin slowly say: "Your brother Guangyi is of noble character and diligent in doing things. Bianliang is seeing prosperity and prosperity every day, and the emperor's brother Guangyi has contributed a lot. Today, I will reward you for your merits." , conferred the title of... King Jin." Zhao Guangyi was shocked, and raised his head in surprise, but saw that his elder brother didn't look at him again, but only ordered to the servant, "Zhang Dejun, draw up an order." "The servants obey the order." Zhao Pu didn't expect the emperor to make Zhao Guangyi king.Before today, there was not a single prince in Song Dynasty, but suddenly there were two, and Zhao Pu was a little confused for a while, thinking in his mind: "Is the official trying to appease him, or is it to see through my mind?" Worrying about gains and losses, thinking over and over again, everyone bowed their hands to congratulate Zhao Guangyi one after another, saying that he is a thousand years old, but he has not risen from the ground. When the prince comes of age, he will live outside the palace according to the royal rule.Even if the crown prince is appointed, he can only live in a separate palace complex in the Forbidden Palace, which cannot be confused with the inner palace, but their residence is not far from the imperial palace, and it is next to the imperial palace.Going out from the Tianbo Gate, not far from the Jinshui Bridge is the residence of the eldest son of the emperor. Zhao Dezhao received the imperial edict and went out of the palace. Zhao Dezhao was studying in the mansion. After receiving the imperial edict, he entered the palace to thank the emperor.When he hurried to Wende Hall, Zhang Dejun took the imperial edict on the jade scroll with the imperial seal on it, and went to Zhongshu and under the door to affix the official seals of the two yamen. He had just returned, and immediately announced the imperial edict. Uncle Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Dezhao and his nephew knelt down. Thank you for your gratitude, and the two became first-class princes: King Jin and King Wei. "Emperor, today you are crowned king, and tomorrow you will leave Beijing on my behalf, and go to the harem to meet your empress. I also have something to tell you. Ladies and gentlemen, let's go." "Your orders!" All the officials saluted one after another, and then stepped back. After Zhao Dezhao saluted the officials, he stood up and blocked Yang Hao's way, and bowed to him in a gentle manner. Zhao Dezhao said gently, "Emissary Yang, please wait a moment. This method of allocating grain from the Jianghuai River and Huaihe River to help people in need is the idea of ​​the envoy Yang. This king has suddenly taken on a big responsibility, and I have some things I want to ask the envoy." "Yang Hao has met Prince Wei. Congratulations to Qiansui. I don't dare to ask for advice. Yang Hao is waiting for Qiansui at His Highness." Zhao Dezhao nodded with a smile, and hurriedly followed his father and queen who had retreated back to Da Nei.Yang Hao heaved a sigh of relief, and just straightened up, Zhao Guangyi, who deliberately slowed down and fell behind, walked in front of him with a sullen face. Yang Hao quickly bent down again, cupped his hands and said, "Yang Hao has met Prince Jin, congratulations to Qiansui Thousands of years..."