Doctor of the Great Song Dynasty: In the beginning, Li Qingzhao and Li Qingzhao made a private decis

"I have seen Your Majesty!"

In Chongsheng Temple, a monk with a white face and a sharp voice came to Duan Zhengming and said respectfully.

A keen person would definitely be able to discover that this monk is a eunuch. It is probably extremely rare for a eunuch to become a monk anywhere. After all, he has already become a eunuch and there is no need to become a monk again.

However, in Dali, it was rare and common. All the emperors of Dali Kingdom had the tradition of becoming a monk. Whenever an emperor became a monk, his trusted eunuchs would follow him. Over time, there was a special group of eunuchs and monks in Chongsheng Temple.

"The poor monk has already become a monk. He doesn't care about worldly matters, so he still calls me by my Buddhist name: Ben Chen!" Duan Zhengming said carefully. Even in Chongsheng Temple, where he had already become a monk, he was still cautious.

Being an emperor in Dali is a high-risk profession. It is common to be forced to become a monk or even be killed. After Duan Zhengming succeeded to the throne, the power in Dali has long been controlled by the Gao family, and he is just a puppet in the hands of the Gao family. .

Even so, the Gao family and his son were still unwilling to give up. They actually encouraged the officials to force him to give the throne to Gao Shengtai. In order to save his life, Duan Zhengming could only pass the throne to Gao Shengtai. He went to Chongsheng Temple to avoid the disaster of death, so he was naturally extra careful.

The eunuch monk bowed and said: "Master Benchen, there is news from Dali. The Gao family and his son want to ask Your Majesty to return to your throne."

"Reset!"

Duan Zhengming's face suddenly changed and he said: "What kind of tricks are the Gao family and his son playing? I have become a monk and have no interest in worldly affairs. The Gao family and my son are still unwilling to let me go."

He simply did not believe that Gao Shengtai would be so kind. If he were a loyal minister, he would not seek power and usurp the throne.

The eunuch monk shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is unaware of something. Your Majesty's opportunity to restore his throne has finally come. The Song Dynasty sent troops to Dali to denounce the Gao family's rebellious ministers and thieves who plotted to usurp the throne. He ordered the Gao family to return the Duan family's throne and go to Kaifeng City to plead guilty."

"What? The Song Dynasty sent troops!" Duan Zhengming was stunned and looked at the north in disbelief.

He worshiped the Buddha in Chongsheng Temple and did not care about worldly affairs, so he was naturally insensitive to the external situation. Who would have thought that the Song Dynasty would take the initiative to stand up for him.

Although the Song Dynasty was the suzerainty of Dali, the two countries only had some economic exchanges, had never been married, and had no great friendship. He never expected that the Song Dynasty would send troops for him.

"Hahaha, the Gao family and his son are still here today?"

Duan Zhengming could no longer maintain the monk's calmness and couldn't help laughing.

Although the emperors of Dali had the tradition of becoming a monk, they passed it on to the next generation before becoming a monk. However, he was forced to become a monk by the Gao family and his son. At the same time, he also lost the Duan family in Dali and became the last emperor. Naturally, he was extremely unwilling to do so. , now that the Song Dynasty sent troops to interfere in Dali's internal affairs, Duan Zhengming suddenly felt bad.

"What about the Gao family?" the eunuch monk asked worriedly.

Duan Zhengming sneered and said: "Just reply that the poor monk has already become a monk and does not care about worldly affairs. Dali has nothing to do with the poor monk."

This time, he decided not to cooperate with the Gao family and his son, and borrowed the force of the Song Dynasty to completely eliminate the threat of the Gao family.

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"Your Majesty! Duan Zhengming refused to be reinstated on the pretext that he had already become a monk."

In the Dali Palace, a servant brought back Duan Zhengming's reply, which immediately made the Gao family and his son furious. They ruled the country of Dali with one hand, and even the rise and fall of the emperor could be thought of, but Duan Zhengming refuted his face in public.

"Duan Zhengming simply doesn't know how to praise!" Gao Shengtai said angrily.

Successive usurpations of the throne never spared the lives of the previous emperors. He, Gao Shengtai, could tolerate Duan Zhengming becoming a monk in Chongsheng Temple, which was already the end of his benevolence, but he did not expect that Duan Zhengming would be so uncooperative.

"Father, don't worry, I will lead the troops to Chongsheng Temple right now. If Duan Zhengming doesn't cooperate, then don't blame the kid for being ruthless." Gao Taiming said with a fierce look on his face.

To fight against the outside world, one must first settle the inside. Now that the Gao family has taken control of Dali, it is a good opportunity to get rid of Duan Zhengming, completely eliminate hidden dangers, and then fight against the Song Dynasty.

"Absolutely not!" Gao Shengtai quickly dissuaded him.

"Father, you must not be soft-hearted at this moment." Gao Taiming said in confusion.

Now that the Song Dynasty troops are approaching the city, if Duan Zhengming is allowed to continue to cooperate with the outside world, the Gao family will definitely be defeated.

Gao Shengtai said helplessly: "Why do you think Duan Zhengming chose Chongsheng Temple to become a monk? But in Chongsheng Temple, besides Duan Zhengming, there are other emperors of Dali who have become monks here, and there are even three alive. If you send troops to kill Taking advantage of Duan Zhengming will definitely cause drastic changes in Dali. In addition, the Song Dynasty is watching covetously from outside. I am afraid that you and my son will die without a burial place."

Gao Shengtai was not a soft-hearted person, but Duan Zhengming really couldn't be killed, otherwise how could he be spared his life when he usurped the throne.

Now China is at a critical juncture. The Song Dynasty named him to return the throne to the Duan family of Dali. He directly killed Duan Zhengming. Wouldn't it be the plan of the Song Dynasty?

If you want to break the situation, you must get the cooperation of the Duan family in Dali. Relying solely on the power of the Gao family, coupled with domestic instability, will undoubtedly lead to defeat.

"For the current plan, I'm afraid we can only support Duan Zhengchun to rise to power." Gao Taiming said helplessly.

Nowadays, the Song Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses, and has successively destroyed Qingtang and Tubo. It also has unparalleled power to shake the sky. If the Gao family and his son confront the Song Dynasty, they will probably be in trouble. Only by joining forces with the Duan family and gathering the power of the whole country of Dali can we It is possible to repel the Song Dynasty. Since Duan Zhengming does not cooperate, he can only retreat and find Duan Zhengchun to cooperate.

"Pass Duan Zhengchun! No, please come to Zhennan King Duan Zhengchun." Gao Shengtai nodded helplessly.

He originally planned to wait until his death, fearing that the Gao family would not be able to control the situation and let his son return the throne to the Duan family. But now that the Song Dynasty has intervened, he may have no choice but to abdicate. He may be the most aggrieved usurper in history. of emperors.

"Caomin Duan Zhengchun has met His Majesty Dazhong."

Duan Zhengchun responded to the call and was extremely uneasy. Now that the Gao family has attempted to usurp the throne, his identity as the former royal family is extremely sensitive, so naturally he can no longer call himself the prince.

Not to mention that his status was even more special. His brother Duan Zhengming had no heirs, and he was the most legitimate heir to the Dali royal family. Naturally, he was unsure about Gao Shengtai's summons.

"Prince Duan is so polite. After Emperor Baoding abdicated, Prince Duan was supposed to succeed him, but he unexpectedly abdicated to me. After I got the throne, I couldn't sleep at night. I thought I was not worthy of the throne, so I decided to abdicate on my own initiative and support Prince Duan. Ascend the throne." Gao Shengtai said respectfully.

"what!"

Duan Zhengchun couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't expect that Gao Shengtai summoned him and supported him to the throne.

If he had received this news four years ago, he would have been overjoyed. But now that Gao Shengtai has usurped the throne and proclaimed himself the Emperor of China, what does it mean to think of supporting himself to succeed?
  "Could it be?"

Duan Zhengchun's heart moved, thinking of the news in Dali that the Song Dynasty was sending troops. "Zhengchun is so virtuous and capable, how can he take on such a big responsibility? In my opinion, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the most suitable successor." Duan Zhengchun quickly declined and at the same time pushed the throne to Gao Taiming.

Now that the Song Dynasty soldiers are pressing down on the country to stand up for the Duan family, Gao Shengtai's support is obviously forced by the situation and not sincere.

If he cooperated with Gao Shengtai and Song Jun retreated in anger, wouldn't that section of the family become a piece of fish on the chopping block again?

Gao Shengtai sneered: "Prince Duan is not waiting for the soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty to come over, and is preparing to succeed with the support of the Song Dynasty!"

"Don't dare! Don't dare!"

Duan Zhengchun quickly declined, but everyone could see that this was exactly what Duan Zhengchun had planned.

Gao Taiming on the side said coldly: "Prince Duan really thinks that the Song Dynasty is sincerely helping the Duan family, and he is just taking the opportunity to plot Dali. Take a look at the recent actions of the Song Dynasty, first defeating Xixia, and then destroying Qingtang. , and now it has destroyed Tubo, it has come full circle and its ultimate goal is still Dali. In other words, no matter who the emperor of Dali is, the Song Dynasty will destroy Dali."

At the moment, Gao Taiming listed the recent actions of the Song Dynasty one by one, and even what the Song Dynasty did in Tubo.

Duan Zhengchun frowned. He naturally saw the crisis from the series of actions of the Song Dynasty. After all, the Song Dynasty was constantly destroying the country, so there was no reason to leave Dali behind.

"Duan is no longer the lord of Dali. Since His Majesty has changed the country's name to Dazhong, he should shoulder the important responsibility of protecting Dali." Duan Zhengchun said bravely.

Since Dali is going to perish, why should he be the king of subjugation? On the contrary, if the Song Dynasty occupied Dali, it would use the Duan family to rule Dali. At that time, the Duan family of Dali would be a blessing in disguise. Instead, the Duan family of Dali had already lost the throne. There is nothing left to lose.

Gao Taiming persuaded: "Dali was founded by the ancestors of the Duan family. Now that the Duan family is still there, how can we sit back and watch Dali perish? This world is also the Duan family's world. The Gao family and the Duan family worked together to create Dali, now that Dali is in crisis again, it is time for the Gao family and the Duan family to cooperate sincerely again, and they will definitely be able to repel the Song Dynasty. After this battle, the Gao family can swear to Cangshan and Erhai that the Gao family will be the prime minister forever and will wholeheartedly assist If there is any violation of the Duan family's throne, we will definitely attack him in groups."

"Swear an oath to Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake."

Duan Zhengchun couldn't help but have a look on his face. Cangshan Erhai is the holy mountain and sea of ​​Dali, and it is the holy land in the hearts of all Dali people. Once the Gao family breaks their oath, they will definitely have no credibility at all.

Not to mention, the Gao family's promise to serve as prime minister for generations to come. In the history of Dali, the Gao family has always been a strong supporter of the Duan family. Only if the Gao family can get help can the Duan family's throne be secure.

"If Dali is destroyed, there will be many descendants of the Duan family, and it may not be Prince Duan's turn. If Prince Duan and the Gao family work together to repel the Song Dynasty, Prince Duan will not only get the throne of Dali, but also be the leader of Dali's revival. "Gao Shengtai said bewilderedly.

"And Prince Duan must not forget that the ending of the empress of the Southern Tang Dynasty, "The Picture of the Aftertaste" is world-famous." Gao Taiming said quietly.

The Song Dynasty had a special liking for the last queen. It can be said that the ending of Li Yu, the empress of the Southern Tang Dynasty, made everyone shudder. The "After Tasting Picture" was even more popular.

Duan Zhengchun's expression suddenly changed. He was usually a romantic man, always merciful, and had many wives and concubines at home. Now that the Gao family forced him to ascend the throne, he might not be able to escape. If the Song Dynasty occupied Dali, then he might be the last emperor of Dali. Then he Wouldn't it be possible to end up like Li Yu, the empress of the Southern Tang Dynasty?

Duan Zhengchun began to calculate the gains and losses. If he cooperated with the Gao family, he could easily get the throne. If he failed, he would say that he was forced by the Gao family and kill himself.

And if he refuses to cooperate with the Gao family, not to mention whether his life can be saved now, if the Song Dynasty captures Dali in the future, I am afraid that the Duan family will also have nothing.

Thinking of this, Duan Zhengchun gritted his teeth and said, "I can ascend the throne and call on all the tribes in Dali to work together to fight against the Song Dynasty. However, the Gao family must abide by their promise and swear to be the prime minister forever and be loyal to the Duan family in public."

The Gao family father and son looked at each other and nodded solemnly.

A few years after Gao Shengtai ascended the throne, he realized that being an emperor is like walking on thin ice. The Gao family has been the prime minister for generations. Not only does it hold great power, but it can also keep its glory and wealth. Even if Duan Zhengchun ascends the throne as emperor, the Gao family still dominates the world in Dali.

"Gao Mou has little virtue and talent, and thinks he is not worthy of the throne. Today he has taken the initiative to abdicate and proclaim Zhennan King Duan Zhengchun as emperor in order to revitalize Dali."

At that moment, Gao Shengtai immediately summoned all the tribes in Dali, swore an oath to the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, and announced that Duan Zhengchun would be the fifteenth emperor of Dali. The Dali throne returned to the Duan family of Dali.

"The Dali royal family has returned to the Duan family lineage."

The officials in Dali couldn't help but look strange. The Duan family had been in the Dali royal family for a hundred years and had already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Gao Shengtai was seeking power and usurping the throne. Naturally, they were dissatisfied. But who would have thought that the Gao family would abdicate on their own initiative under the pressure of the Song Dynasty.

"I have seen His Majesty!"

The Gao family and his son were the first to kowtow to Duan Zhengchun.

"I have seen His Majesty!"

The ministers had already received instructions from the Gao family and all cooperated.

Duan Zhengchun, dressed in a dragon robe, said with high spirits: "Prime Minister Gao is loyal to the country. My brother became a monk. Prime Minister Gao temporarily takes charge of state affairs. The country of Dali is peaceful and the people are safe. This is really commendable for his loyalty."

Gao Shengtai pretended to be moved and said: "I have worked hard, but I was misunderstood by the officials of the Song Dynasty. I would like to ask your majesty to explain on my behalf, eliminate the misunderstanding, and let the Song Dynasty withdraw its troops."

"As it should be!"

Duan Zhengchun cooperated: "When you come, prepare a generous gift and hand it over to the officials of the Song Dynasty. Just say that I am very grateful to the officials of the Song Dynasty for their kindness. Dali will definitely keep it in mind. In the future, Dali and Song Dynasty will be as close as one family, helping each other."

Although Duan Zhengchun was lustful and timid, he was not stupid. Now, although the Gao family abdicated and made him the emperor, the power in the court was still in the hands of the Gao family and his son. The Song Dynasty was retained as a back-up, which was enough to frighten the Gao family and his son. If he slowly takes back power from the Gao family, he will be the leader of Dali's ZTE.

At the same time, Dali was intensifying its troops and preparing to resist the Song Dynasty. At the same time, it sent envoys to prepare generous gifts and went straight to the Song Dynasty's military camp to request the Song Dynasty to withdraw its troops.

"Okay, as expected by Fan Taicheng, the Gao family really introduced a Duan son as a puppet in order to get through." Zeng Bu, who came to the Sichuan-Sichuan front line in person, snorted coldly.

"Dali is worthy of being a foreigner. The throne is actually being manipulated by a powerful minister. It is simply ridiculous." Zeng Bu said with a look of disgust.

In the Song Dynasty, the emperor acted as the guide for his ministers, and the boundaries between the emperor and his ministers could not be crossed. However, Gao Shengtai first forced Duan Zhengming to become a monk, and then made himself emperor. Now he abdicated and turned around to make Duan Zhengchun the emperor. This will definitely be recorded in the history books of the Song Dynasty. Laughing.

"What should we do with the Dali envoy?" a general asked.

"Send Dali's envoys and tribute gifts to Kaifeng City, and at the same time continue to persecute Dali. The Gao family father and son are the sons of rebellious officials and traitors. Everyone has to kill them. Their heads must be handed over before the Song Dynasty can retreat."

Although Zeng Bu continued to implement the great detour strategy, he also followed the etiquette of the country and still sent Dali's envoys to Kaifeng City. (End of chapter)