The six-dimensional pictures of emperors of all dynasties were exposed, and the ancestors panicked

Chapter 356: Lucky Succession to the Throne Song Zhenzong

On the canopy.

Golden light descends.

"Eliminate illness and pain, and prolong your life by seven years"

Zhao Kuangyi sat there expressionlessly watching the rise and fall of the golden light.

seven years?

Why seven years?

……

[Song Taizong had nine sons. His eldest son, Zhao Dechong, was smart and alert since childhood. He looked like Song Taizong, so Song Taizong was very fond of this eldest son.]

[In March 982, the sixteen-year-old Zhao Yuanzuo married and lived in a separate house at the inner east gate. He was appointed as the acting Taifu and co-minister of the Secretariat, and was named the Prince of Wei. He also went to work at the Secretariat.]

[In October of the following year, he moved to the Eastern Palace, was given the name "Yuan Zuo", was appointed as the Inspector General of the Imperial Guards, and was further granted the title of King of Chu.]

……

The period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
"If my guess is correct..."

Liu Che thought for a while and then slowly said:

"This man must not be the emperor!"

Wei Zifu, who was coaxing little Liu Ju at the side, just glanced at him without saying anything.

The emperor's body stiffened, and he stretched his body as if he had been sitting for a long time, then moved his buttocks closer to the two of them, cleared his throat and said:

"Well, it must not be!"

No one paid attention.

Liu Che, feeling a little ashamed and angry, glanced at the mother and son over there.

With a light snort, he fell in the opposite direction, leaned against the soft pillow and began to sulk by himself.

If I wasn't in the wrong, I wouldn't be able to endure this!
……

Cao Wei.

"If my guess is correct, this man is the emperor!"

Cao Cao stroked his beard and made a decisive conclusion.

Liu Bei and Kong Ming did not respond. Sun Quan on the side smiled and said:
"King Wei, what is the reason for this?"

Cao Cao smiled until his eyes narrowed, and said loudly:
"The son who resembles his father is one, the father who loves his son is two."

"And the most important thing... he needs a legitimate prince to succeed him!"

……

Datang.

The more Li Shimin looked at this scene, the more familiar it seemed, and the more uncomfortable it seemed!
The same is Tai...Zong...

The succession was also abnormal.

He also has a smart and clever eldest son.

Similarly, the eldest son who had legitimate rights and interests was allowed to enter the throne.

Li Shimin's eyes involuntarily glanced at the drowsy little Li Zhi.

And also has nine sons!!!
Will other sons also take advantage of the opportunity later?
……

Great Song.

Zhao Kuangyin looked at the sky and felt something was wrong.

Wei Ji has been raised in the palace since he was young and was raised by me personally.

I love to learn literature and I can memorize it after reading it once.

Be sensible and know righteousness.

There is only one thing: he is too loyal and righteous.

This is a good thing, but if he runs into a shady person like his father, the father and son might become enemies.

The screams coming from behind interrupted his thoughts.

Zhao Kuangyin slammed the table and turned back to roar:
"Gag him!"

"I'm sick!"

"It's just a medicine! Why are you yelling?"

"If you shout again, I'll whip you with medicine on my whip!"

The screams stopped abruptly!

……

[In May 982 AD, Emperor Taizong of Song's third brother, the Prince of Qin Zhao Tingmei, was accused of being arrogant and treacherous, and had conspiracy. Emperor Taizong of Song dismissed him from his post as the prefect of Kaifeng and sent him to be the governor of Xijing.]

[In November, someone reported that Zhao Tingmei had a secret relationship with Prime Minister Lu Duosun, privately gave him a bow and sword, and plotted to usurp the throne. Emperor Taizong of Song demoted Zhao Tingmei to Duke of Fuling County.]

[Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Chu, was dissatisfied with his uncle being banished without evidence, and was indignant. He openly questioned Emperor Taizong of Song, and fell out of favor from then on.]

[In 984 AD, the tragic news of Zhao Tingmei's death in Fangzhou came, and Zhao Yuanzuo became insane in anger.]

[In September 985 AD, the disease was basically cured, and Emperor Taizong of Song issued a decree of amnesty for the whole country.]

【But Emperor Taizong of Song did not allow him to attend the family banquet on the Double Ninth Festival.】

[Zhao Yuanzuo was unhappy and drank alone. After drinking, his old illness relapsed and he set fire to the palace.]

【Song Taizong demoted him to a commoner and placed him under house arrest.】

……

Great Sui.

Yang Jian looked at this boy and sighed.

Standing up for his uncle is a sign of his true nature, but it's a pity that he was born into a royal family.

"Song Taizong said something very true."

"If you have anything to say, wait until you become the emperor."

Dugu Jialuo disagreed with his implication and retorted in a deep voice:
"This boy is a man of integrity and righteousness. If he asks for mercy, maybe his uncle will have a chance to survive."

"If he doesn't tell me, his uncle will surely die."

……

Tang Dynasty and Emperor Gaozu's period
"This kid is a bit stubborn..."

Li Yuan frowned and couldn't understand.

Zhao Guangyi got rid of Zhao Tingmei so that you, Zhao Yuanzuo, could inherit the throne!
Can't you tell which is heavier and which is lighter, kid?

Can you drive yourself crazy?!
"The Zhao family... is full of talented people."

……

【Zhao Yuanzuo was deposed, and his second son Zhao Yuanxi took the throne.】

[In November 986 AD, Zhao Yuanxi was appointed as the prefect of Kaifeng, and was promoted to the title of King of Xu and given the title of Minister of the Central Secretariat.]

【It stands to reason that his throne should be a foregone conclusion. 】

[But in November of the third year of Chunhua (992 AD), he suddenly died! ]

[The reason given in the History of Song Dynasty was that his concubine wanted to poison the princess, but gave her the wrong medicine.]

【However, Zhao Yuanxi's queen died seven years ago. 】

[This incident became another bizarre death case in the Song Dynasty.]

……

Tang Dynasty and Gaozong period
Li Zhi turned his hand over the book and looked at the sky thoughtfully.

But it’s not that he has a dark mentality, it’s just that this matter seems to be done by multiple forces.

The most likely person to take action is the next in line of succession.

And the helper...maybe it was Zhao Kuangyi.

And the reason lies with Zhao Yuanzuo.

Zhao Yuanzuo was the eldest son and was the emperor's favorite, so his position should have been unshakable, but as soon as he sat in that position he became the target of public criticism.

And the act of questioning his king and father completely shook his position.

Then he went crazy...whether it was real or fake.

These are all reasons that can be used to attack.

Here, the second son, Zhao Yuanxi, is the most likely candidate.

Especially the incident of setting fire to the palace... Was it something he did unconsciously or was he guided by someone?
If it is guided, who will benefit the most?
Would Emperor Taizong of Song Dynasty hate this man for causing his beloved son to be deposed? Would he be afraid of this son as he grew older and weaker?

Will the next person in line secretly harm the second prince?

As he was thinking about it, a flash of inspiration suddenly occurred to Li Zhi.

If we only let people know that someone has been appointed as the crown prince, but don't say who the crown prince is, can we avoid the risk of the crown prince being watched by others?

……

On the canopy.

Zhao Kuangyi, who was wearing a white robe, put down the memorial in his hand, looked at the minister in front of him and said with a little complaint: "Pingzhong, why did you come just now!"

The minister bowed his head and said respectfully:
"I cannot come to the capital unless I am summoned."

When Zhao Kuangyi heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He stroked his beard and said slowly:
"My arrow wound has not healed, and I have been getting weaker these days."

"I know very well what kind of person you are, Kou Zhun. I summoned you back this time just to ask you a question."

"Who among my sons can I entrust the artifact to?"

Kou Zhun replied calmly:
"Your Majesty must choose a wise ruler for the world, and you cannot discuss this with concubines or eunuchs in the harem."

"You can't discuss this with a close minister like me. This matter must be decided by your Majesty."

Zhao Kuangyi lowered his head and remained silent for a long time. He waved his hand to dismiss the palace servants around him and asked softly:

"Is Yuan Kan okay?"

Kou Zhun's body paused slightly, but his tone remained unchanged:

"No one knows a son better than his father. I am stupid and don't know how to help you."

Zhao Kuangyi stood up, put his hands on the table and leaned forward.

"You are upright and wise, not flattering."

"So I ask you, if you refuse like this... is it because none of you are available?"

Upon hearing this, Kou Zhun knew he could not refuse again and bowed deeply.

"I have seen all the sons and grandsons of the emperor, and they are all beautiful."

"Only King Xiang has won the hearts of the people."

……

[In September 994 AD, Emperor Taizong of Song appointed his third son, Zhao Yuankan, as the prefect of Kaifeng and promoted him to Prince of Shou.]

[On August 995, AD, Zhao Yuankan was made the crown prince, renamed "Heng", and concurrently the judge of Kaifeng Prefecture.]

[The first crown prince of the Song Dynasty was born! ]

……

Tang Xuanzong Period
Yang Yuhuan held her forehead lightly, her brows slightly furrowed.

"It goes around in circles in one sentence! I still don't understand what it means in the end."

Li Longji stroked his beard twice and smiled at the pretty but brainless woman.

"Simply put, Emperor Taizong of Song asked which son to choose as the emperor."

"The minister means that as long as they are not supported by the cliques in the palace or the court, it will be fine."

"Song Taizong thought about it and realized that since the second brother was dead, there was no party for him to form. The eldest brother was crazy but not dead, so there were still people who secretly supported him."

"Then that leaves the third one?"

"The minister affirmed his answer."

Yang Yuhuan opened her cherry lips slightly and was stunned for a long time.

Finally he muttered:

"You have so many twists and turns in your mind."

……

Song Zhenzong period
Zhao Heng looked up at the sky and said with emotion:

"If it weren't for Lord Kou, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to enjoy this great throne in peace."

Liu E, who was standing aside, was pondering why Kou Zhun was trying to avoid the issue in every possible way and emphasized that the matter of establishing a crown prince must be decided by the emperor alone, and no one other than the emperor could be involved.

Are the concubines, eunuchs, and close ministers mentioned by Kou Zhun a general term?
Or are you referring to people like Empress Li of Mingde, Wang Jie'en, Li Changling and Hu Dan?

After all, they all unanimously supported Zhao Yuanzuo.

Then he glanced at the smiling emperor.

He is so lucky.

The beloved eldest brother went crazy, the capable second brother died, and the roadblock father had ministers to help stop him...

……

A grand parade was taking place in Kaifeng Prefecture.

A short-bearded man sat on the carriage, staring straight ahead without moving.

The common people who were stationed on the roadside by the soldiers looked at the prince's true appearance and shouted:

"Young Emperor! A true young Emperor!"

……

[This was the first time in nearly a hundred years since the end of the Tang Dynasty that a crown prince ceremony had been held. This grand event, which had not been seen for a hundred years, attracted great attention from the people. The people who saw Zhao Heng's true appearance cheered for him: "He is the true master of the country."]

[Song Taizong heard this and said to Kou Zhun angrily: "The hearts of the people all over the world belong to the prince, where do you want to put me?"]

【Councilor Kou Zhun advised with reason: "It is a blessing for all generations to have a master of the country." Only then did Taizong's anger turn into joy.】

……

On the canopy.

Wansui Hall.

Zhao Heng knelt in front of the coffin.

Behind him, a minister was reading out the will in front of a group of officials.

"…Assist the crown prince Heng and make decisions on military and national affairs…"

After the imperial edict was read, civil and military officials collectively left the Wansui Hall, led by a tall minister in purple robes.

Everyone came to the Funing Courtyard, and soon the man with a short beard also moved to the Funing Courtyard.

At this time, all the civil and military officials were already in the court, ready to cheer for the new emperor and complete the ceremony.

At this moment, the purple-robed minister who had brought them to the palace stood instead of kneeling.

The ministers lowered their heads, raised their heads, and glanced sideways quietly.

Then, amidst the incredulous gazes of the crowd.

Step by step, he climbed the stairs and came to the imperial throne with drawn curtains.

Then...

"Wow!"

The curtain was suddenly opened!

"Lü Duan?!"

Everyone was shocked, and all the civil and military officials stared at the tall, fat figure.

Lu Duan lifted the curtain with his hand and looked the man sitting on the dragon throne up and down carefully.

After confirming that there is no doubt, lower the curtain.

He turned around, walked down the stairs step by step, and stood where he should be.

The voice was like a loud bell, and he bowed down:
"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"

All the civil and military officials breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed down to him:

"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"

……

[When Emperor Taizong of Song passed away, Empress Li Mingde and the eunuch Wang Jie'en joined forces with the Vice Minister Li Changling, the Commander-in-Chief of the Palace Guard Li Jixun, and the Imperial Academy Scholar Hu Dan to attempt to support the deposed Prince of Lu Zhao Yuanzuo.]

【Then Wang Jie'en was sent to Zhongshu to summon Prime Minister Lu Duan. Lu Duan sensed that something was not right and was afraid of a turbulence. So he secretly wrote the words "Dajian" on the tablet and sent his personal attendants to urge Zhao Heng to enter the palace.】

【He also designed to lock Wang Jie'en into the Imperial Edict Pavilion and entered the palace to refute Empress Li's opinion of "establishing the eldest heir", ensuring that Zhao Heng would succeed to the throne smoothly.】

[But there were too many past events from the Five Dynasties, and Lü Duan was afraid that someone in the harem would plot a substitution.]

[When "Zhenzong ascended the throne and introduced the ministers behind the curtain", he "stood flat in the hall without bowing" and asked for the curtain to be drawn. ]

[He went up to the palace to examine the new emperor, and only after confirming that the new emperor was Zhao Heng did he descend the steps and lead all the officials in worshipping and shouting "Long live the new emperor".]

[On March 997, AD, in the Funing Palace, the third emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Heng, officially ascended the throne and became Emperor Zhenzong of Song.]

……

Song Taizong period
Zhao Kuangyi looked at the sky coldly.

Another house slave who wants to learn the old ways of the late Tang Dynasty!

This person cannot stay!
Lu Duan was a good person. Although his final behavior was somewhat presumptuous, his performance in the process of the succession of the throne can be said to have made great contributions.

It is true that we should not be confused about important matters.

As for the queen... Lee Ji-hoon...

Zhao Kuangyi's eyes were dark and gloomy.

Li Jixun died in the second year of Taipingxingguo. How could he be involved in this matter?

I'm afraid it's Li Jilong who's behind this...

(End of this chapter)