The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 582 From now on, I will write history
By daylight, the turmoil in Kaifeng City had basically subsided.

Han Lingkun, Gao Huaide, An Shouzhong, Wang Shenqi, Zhu Wu, and Bi Zhenhai followed Zhu Xiu's order and each led their imperial troops to divide the four cities.

Zhu Xiu ordered Mi Xin, Tian Chongjin, and Shi Shouxin to guard the imperial city. He also asked Yang Tingzhang, Zhang Yongde, and Cao Han to come forward to appease the courtiers. He himself took Shi Xiangwen and Pan Mei into the palace city.

After a night of melee, Zichen Gate was burned down by fire, and the nearby Zichen Hall, Chuigong Hall, and Huangyi Hall were also seriously damaged.

Zhu Xiu wore a cloak and walked in front of the Zichen Palace, which was full of ruins. Mi Xin led the sergeants to carry the corpses of burned palace residents, as well as the corpses of many imperial guards in the inner palace wearing armor.

Zhu Xiu was silent for a long time as he looked at the burned down Zichen Palace.

"Your Majesty, we have found His Majesty and Princess!"

Suddenly, Tian Chongjin shouted in the distance. Zhu Xiu suddenly opened his eyes and saw Tian Chongjin holding Chai Zongxun in his arms, Fu Jinhuan holding Zhu Yuanjian, and running towards him surrounded by a group of sergeants.

For a moment, Zhu Xiu's eyes were wet and hot, and she had the urge to laugh wildly.

Ignoring the gazes of countless pairs of eyes, Zhu Xiu rushed forward, took Chai Zongxun from Tian Chongjin's hand, and stretched out his arms to hug his wife and children tightly.

Fu Jinhuan buried his head in his chest, sobbing bitterly, and his clothes were wet with tears.

On the contrary, Zhu Yuanjian and Chai Zongxun were holding hands and standing aside obediently, looking up at them.

The two little guys had gray faces, but they were in good spirits.

Zhu Xiu wiped away the tears on Fu Jinhuan's face and said with a chuckle: "You are a mother, you are worse than two children. Stop crying, you look like a big painted face and make people laugh."

Fu Jinhuan punched his chest, turned his head and wiped away tears.

The two children laughed when they saw it.

Pan Mei came over and whispered: "We found the woman, she is still alive."

Zhu Xiu nodded slightly with a sullen face, thought for a moment and told Tian Chongjin: "Send His Majesty and Princess to Daqing Hall to rest."

Fu Jinhuan looked hesitant to speak, Zhu Xiu smiled without saying anything and followed Pan Mei towards Funing Hall.

Fu Jinhuan sighed and left the harem with his two children under the escort of Tian Zhongjin.

In the Funing Hall, Fu Jinwan's hands and feet were tied, and a ball of cloth was stuffed in his mouth. Wang Jien stood guard with a knife.

"Your Majesty!" Seeing Zhu Xiu, Wang Jien rushed forward excitedly.

"Are you okay?" Zhu Xiu asked hurriedly when she saw his face was bruised and the eunuch's robe was stained with blood.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Everything is well with me." Wang Jien said with a grin, "That's right. I just let Zhao Kuangyi go. I wanted to find an opportunity to kill him with a knife and avenge my adoptive father and Queen Mother Li. I didn't expect that bitch to be quite capable. The servant has lost his hand"

Wang Jien's face was full of regret and shame.

Zhu Xiu smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. Once he escapes, there will be no place in the world for him to escape. Sooner or later, he will have to plead guilty and be punished!"

Turning around, he found Pan Mei staring at him strangely. Zhu Xiu smiled and said, "What?"

Pan Mei glanced at Wang Jien and muttered: "After working for a long time, this little eunuch is actually yours?"

Zhu Xiu smiled secretly: "There are still many things you don't know!"

Pan Mei curled her lips angrily, and felt a sense of awe in her heart. The little eunuch who was closest to Zhao Kuangyi and the pseudo-queen was actually the one assigned by Zhu Xiu'an. Thinking about it really made her spine shiver.

When Fu Jinwan saw Zhu Xiu, she didn't want to say anything. She fell to the ground and struggled and twisted. It could be seen from her pleading eyes that she wanted to beg for mercy and live.

Wang Jien whispered: "Your Majesty, this woman is pregnant."

Zhu Xiu raised his eyebrows: "Zhao Erlang's?"

"Who else could it be if it wasn't him!" Wang Jien sneered.

Zhu Xiu was silent for a moment and stared at her coldly: "For the late emperor, letting you live is a great shame! I will never allow anyone to tarnish the reputation of the late emperor, so... I can't blame others!"

Wang Jien said fiercely: "Your Majesty, let this slave do it!"

Zhu Xiu glanced at him, nodded and warned, "Don't leave any flaws."

Wang Jien said with a smile: "My lord, don't worry, my slave is very agile!"

Zhu Xiu turned around and walked out of Funing Hall. Pan Mei glanced at Fu Jinwan and followed closely behind.

After a while, there was a slight sound of struggling in the hall, and soon there was no movement.

"Your Majesty, it's done." Wang Jien stepped out of the palace door and said with a smile.

Zhu Xiu signaled Pan Mei to check it out, making sure it looked like Fu Jinwan died in an accident.

"Let's go to Daqing Hall to meet the courtiers and officials." Zhu Xiu let out a long breath and walked away.

Pan Mei and Wang Jien followed step by step.

In the Daqing Hall, hundreds of civil and military officials gathered together, and the noise was as chaotic as a street market.

That night Kaifeng experienced drastic changes, and all the officials were frightened.

Fortunately, at dawn, the turmoil basically subsided. Some Imperial Guards rode horses in the streets and alleys, notifying officials of fifth rank and above in Beijing to attend the court meeting at Daqing Hall after dawn.

Among the civil servants, Fan Zhi, Wang Pu, Tao Gu, Wei Renpu, Xue Juzheng and others stood in the first row. They all looked solemnly and looked at the empty imperial throne above the steps in silence.

Among the generals, Zhang Yongde, Yang Tingzhang, Han Tong, Han Lingkun, Wang Shenqi, Gao Huaide, An Shouzhong, Shi Shouxin, Tian Chongjin, Mi Xin, Zhu Wu, Bi Zhenhai, and Cao Han were all wearing helmets and armor. They were in high spirits, with eyes wide open. Full of expectations.

The other courtiers were talking endlessly.

Fan Zhi turned around, looked around, and whispered, "Where are Zhang Mei and Zan Jurun?"

Tao Gu said hey, "Mr. Fan doesn't know, but there was a fire in Zhang Mei's house last night, and a family of more than [-] people were burned to death. This is called self-inflicted sin, and you will not survive!"

As for Zan Jurun, I heard that he has been controlled by spies under the command of Prince Zhao, and he is waiting to be imprisoned for questioning. "

Fan Zhi and Wang Pu looked at each other and gasped.

I originally thought that Prince Zhao was disheartened and was planning to quit the court, but he didn't expect that he would only give in because of the thunderous blow last night.

Wei Renpu suddenly sighed, stroking his beard and said, "Everything in the world is unpredictable!~"

Fan Zhi glanced at Yang Tingzhang, who was standing solemnly not far away, and whispered: "Prince Zhao can even subdue Yang Tingzhang. It seems that he is what the people want!"

Wang Pu smiled at Tao Gu and said, "I heard that Tao Xianggong planned to marry Zhang Mei before? How come this happens again?"

Tao Gu faced north and cupped his hands, hehehe said: "It's just following the wishes of King Zhao and playing tricks with the traitors! I, Tao Gu, am very sincere to King Zhao~"

Wang Pu and Fan Zhi looked at each other, both smiling but saying nothing.

The two of them somewhat looked down upon Tao Gu, an unscrupulous fence-sitter.

"Your Majesty is here! Prince Zhao is here!"

Wang Jien shouted, and the hall fell silent. Everyone stood up unconsciously and paid attention to the figure who entered the hall.

Zhu Xiu took Chai Zongxun's hand and entered the palace calmly.

When he reached the steps of his majesty, Zhu Xiu bowed to Fan Zhi, Wang Pu and others, and said with a smile: "I have to obey the authority in urgent matters. I have no choice but to do this. I have frightened you sirs. I'm sorry!"

Fan Zhi hurriedly stepped aside, not daring to accept the courtesy, and said solemnly: "King Zhao's words are serious! When the country is in danger, King Zhao uses thunderous means to kill the traitors and restore peace to the world. He is actually rebuilding the country No. 1!"

Wang Pu also said respectfully: "The imperial court has Prince Zhao as the master, which is really a blessing for the country!"

Wei Renpu looked at the young and ignorant Chai Zongxun, then at Zhu Xiu, sighed, cupped his hands and whispered: "I only hope that Prince Zhao can properly arrange the young emperor!"

Tao Gu squeezed through the crowd, his old face was full of flattery, and he bowed his waist and said: "The people of the world are eagerly looking forward to Prince Zhao!"

Zhu Xiu looked at everyone one by one, smiled slightly, and said nothing, but turned around and led Chai Zongxun up the steps step by step.

"Master." Chai Zongxun glanced at the high imperial throne and twisted his little body reluctantly.

Zhu Xiu knelt down and smiled and said: "Xun'er, be obedient and sit on it. It will be fine in a while." Chai Zongxun whispered: "My disciple wants to go out of the palace tomorrow and go to Qianliuzhuang to meet Yuanjian, Yuanzhan and Yuanzhan." Cheng also has Sister Yuanyuan, who rides a big horse, swings, and flies a kite."

Zhu Xiu smiled and said: "Master promises you that after today, Xun'er can live in Qianliu Manor for as long as you want!"

Chai Zongxun's eyes welled up with surprise and longing. He nodded his head vigorously, climbed up to the throne alone with some difficulty, and sat upright.

Zhu Xiu stood at the head of the imperial court, facing the ministers with an indifferent expression.

"Listed as a minister." Zhu Xiu's slightly deep voice slowly sounded in the hall, and all the ministers were in awe.

"The five evil leaders Zhang Mei, Wu Yanzuo, Zan Jurun, Zhao Kuangyin, and Zhao Kuangyi formed a party for personal gain. When the late emperor was dying, he tampered with the imperial edict, held the queen mother and young master hostage, persecuted the courtiers, and attempted to seize the divine weapon and imperial power, endangering the country and the country!"

Zhu Xiu looked around the hall, staring at him with pairs of eyes. In those eyes, there was either awe, admiration, doubt, or shame.
But no matter what, no one in the imperial court can stop him today.

Zhu Xiu solemnly said loudly: "Just last night, I, on the orders of the late emperor, wiped out the traitors! Zhang Mei and Wu Yanzuo have been executed, Zan Jurun has taken them into custody, and Zhao Kuangyi has escaped from the capital and is now fleeing to the east of the river!"

Last night, a total of 28 traitors were annihilated and 17 traitorous generals were eliminated."

Zhu Xiu reported a series of numbers, and behind each number, there may be several bloody lives involved.

Zhu Xiu glanced at the ministers and said in a deep voice: "Unfortunately, there was a fire in Funing Palace last night, and the Queen Mother was not spared!"

There was silence in the hall, and the courtiers did not react much to the death of Queen Mother Fu.

Zhu Xiu added: "Now, the traitors entrenched in the court have been eliminated. I hope that you will continue to be loyal to your majesty and serve the court conscientiously in the future!"

As soon as these words came out, many officials looked happy and grateful.

The implication of King Zhao's words is that he will not pursue other accomplices' charges and will not expand the scope of the attack.

Tao Gu suddenly stood up and said with righteousness and righteousness: "The king of Zhao County has made great achievements, and all the people in the world have returned to their hearts, and he should be the emperor!

The young emperor came to the throne at a young age, but the world is in chaos and surrounded by powerful enemies from all directions. It is in need of an outstanding person like Prince Zhao to lead the people of the world and create a great country! "

Tao Gu finished his roar in one breath and almost lost his breath. This was perhaps the hardest time he had spoken in his life.

In the military commander's column, Mi Xin yelled rudely: "It is against the law of heaven for Prince Zhao to disobey the emperor!
I, Mi Xin, am a rough man and cannot tell the truth. I only know that the young emperor is just a little baby. When he grows up, how will he remember us?
Anyway, Prince Zhao is not the emperor, and I am the first to refuse! "

Zhu Xiu coughed slightly, frowned and pretended to be displeased: "Mi Xin, you must not speak rudely in court!"

"Hehe~ Your Majesty, forgive me!" Mi Xin stuck out his butt and admitted his mistake, then lightly slapped himself twice on the face, causing a lot of chuckles and scorn.

Mi Xin's words were rough and unreasonable, and all the ministers were thinking in their hearts, instead of being loyal to a six or seven-year-old child, wouldn't it be better to accept the throne of Prince Zhao and become a founding hero?

Pan Mei secretly muttered that what he should have said was stolen by Mi Xin.

Pan Mei immediately followed: "General Pan Mei, I would like to accept Prince Zhao as the emperor!"

"The last general, Zhu Wu, is willing to enshrine King Zhao Jun as the emperor!"

"The last general, Bi Zhenhai, is willing to accept Prince Zhao as the emperor!"

"The last general stone keeps his word"

"The Last General Han Lingkun"

"The Last General Wang Shenqi"

"The last general Gao Huaide."

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Compared with everyone in the civil service class who acted coyly, the generals were more straightforward and cheerful, and they stood up and expressed their opinions loudly.

Zhang Yongde looked deeply at Zhu Xiu with complicated eyes, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and said word by word: "Please King Zhao, for the sake of the world's livelihood, ascend the throne!"

Yang Tingzhang also knelt down and said: "Prince Zhao's accession to the throne is an act of fate and must not be rejected!"

There was a crash, and a large number of officials in the hall fell to their knees.

"Alas, gentlemen, what are you doing? How can I be worthy of such an important task?"

Zhu Xiu looked panic-stricken and waved her hands to refuse. She bowed to Chai Zongxun who was on the throne and said, "I am willing to assist you, my young master, to protect my kingdom in the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

Chai Zongxun watched it with gusto, covering his mouth and giggling.

Zhu Xiu had no choice but to wink at him.

Fan Zhi and Wang Pu looked at each other and knew it was time.

"Zhao Junwang's words are wrong!" Fan Zhizhong shouted angrily, "In the troubled times, how can the young master ascend the throne to sweep the world? The misfortune of Zhang Mei, Wu Yanzuo and the Zhao family brothers is a lesson from the past!
For the sake of the people of the world, Prince Zhao should step forward to lead the world and rebuild the country! "

"That's right!" Wang Pu also shouted loudly, "If Prince Zhao does not ascend the throne, the country will be left without an owner, and the country will surely fall apart!
Please King Zhao, please take care of all the people in the world, obey God's will, and ascend the throne! "

Wei Renpu also slowly prostrated himself and said solemnly: "Please, Prince Zhao, please stop refusing!"

"Alas~ I am listed as a minister. I can never agree to this matter. Please don't embarrass me again."

Zhu Xiu looked up to the sky and sighed, and refused with shame on his face.

A uniform voice sounded in the hall: "I respectfully invite Prince Zhao to ascend the throne and become the emperor!"

Zhu Xiu almost staggered down the steps and fled through the side door of the main hall.

Chai Zongxun was stunned for a moment, then climbed down from the throne using his hands and feet, and followed Zhu Xiu with his short legs: "Master! Wait for me, disciple~"

The ministers were left standing in the main hall blankly, looking at each other.

Three days later, after a drama of three invitations and three resignations, Zhu Xiu wore the emperor's crown and entered the Daqing Hall. He accepted Zen and became the emperor. .

Fu Jinhuan was registered as the queen, and the emperor's eldest son Zhu Yuanjian was made the prince.

In the official history, Lingyan was the noble concubine, Zhou Xian was the concubine Shu, and Feng Qingchan was the concubine Xian.

Ten days after he ascended the throne, Zhu Xiu personally went to Bozhou and summoned Xiang Xun, the military envoy to the German army, and Li Chongjin, the military envoy to Huainan.

Xiang Xun traveled fifty miles out of the city to meet the emperor, while Li Chongjin arrived in Bozhou several days later.

After a night of secret talks, Zhu Xiu issued an edict, conferring Li Chongjin the title of King of Chu and Taiwei. He would be rewarded when he returned to the court, and Pan Mei would take over as the military envoy to Huainan.

At the same time, Zhu Xiu ordered Zhang Yongde to take command and set out to Yunzhou.

Civil strife broke out in Yunzhou's Tianping Army. Zhao Kuangyin fled to Dingzhou and fled to Hedong via Feihuxing.

Fu Yanqing, the military envoy of the Tianxiong Army who was stationed in Weizhou, did not follow Zhu Xiu's orders and sent troops to intercept, allowing Zhao Kuangyin to lead his troops to evacuate calmly.

Zhu Xiu immediately led [-] imperial troops to Weizhou on the pretext of inspecting the Hebei border defense.

After several days of stalemate, Weizhou Kaicheng picked them up.

Zhu Xiu changed the title of Fu Yanqing to the title of King of Zhao, moved to Kaifeng, and ordered Wang Shenqi to take over as the military envoy of Tianxiong Army.

Shi Yanchao, the envoy of Qianning Festival, came to Weizhou to meet him.

In February of the first year of Jianji, Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi arrived in Luzhou, and Li Jun, the governor of Luzhou, rebelled.

The soldiers and horses of Luzhou knew that Zhou Guangxun joined forces with Wang Yanchao, the king of Heyang County, to quell the civil strife in just ten days, killed Li Jun, and sent his family into the army.

Zhao Kuangyin was injured and his whereabouts are unknown while fleeing north. Later generations heard that he was seriously injured and fell off a cliff. He was rescued by Chen Tuan, the immortal master of Huashan Mountain. After that, he entered Taoism and practiced Taoism in Zhongnan Mountain.
Zhao Kuangyi fled north to Taiyuan, and Liu Jun, the puppet emperor of the Northern Han Dynasty, accepted him into the city and appointed him as prime minister.

In the ninth year of Jianji (968 AD), Liu Jun died of illness and his nephew Liu Jien came to the throne.

One month later, Zhao Kuangyi, the prime minister of the Northern Han Dynasty, deposed the emperor and established himself as the Song Dynasty. The country was named the Song Dynasty and was known as the Northern Song Dynasty in history.
In the tenth year of Jianji's reign, Emperor Yelujing of the Liao Dynasty went out hunting. He was assassinated by his servants while sleeping in the mountains at night. The imperial power of the Liao Kingdom fell into internal strife.

Emperor Zhu Xiu of the Ming Dynasty decisively issued an order to personally conduct the Northern Expedition. In March of that year, he led an army of [-] men, marched by land and water, and marched towards Youzhou in a mighty manner.
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