Chapter 368 Unlucky Song Renzong
On the canopy.

A handsome young man who looked easy to bully was wearing a white official uniform and accepting an audience with court officials.

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【Song Renzong's name was Zhao Zhen, and his original name was Zhao Shouyi. 】

【After being appointed as the crown prince, his name was changed to Zhao Zhen. 】

[He was the sixth son of Emperor Zhenzong of Song. As all of Zhenzong's other sons died young, he became the only son and the sole heir to the throne.]

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Yanhan and Emperor He period
As Liu Zhao watched, he suddenly felt anxious.

Something's wrong?

The cause of death of Song Taizu's sons may be related to Song Taizong, so I won't talk about it.

There is no clear picture of the sons of Emperor Taizong of Song.

Then only one of Song Zhenzong's sons survived?
Does your Zhao family also have a problem with having offspring?

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Cao Wei.

Cao Cao stroked his beard and said firmly:
"There's something wrong with the Zhao family's Feng Shui!"

"It should be because he gained the country in an unjust way."

Liu Bei on the side nodded in agreement.

"King Wei's words make sense."

"So since Cao Pi, the descendants of the Cao family have always died young."

"Bang! Big-eared thief! I've been tolerating you for a long time!"

"Bang! You bastard! I have been putting up with you for a long time!"

"Oh, oh, oh, King of Wei! King of Han! Stop fighting! Stop fighting!"

"Shut up! You Jiangdong rat!" X2
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[In August 1018, Emperor Zhenzong issued an edict to make Zhao Zhen, who was only nine years old, the crown prince.]

[In April 1033 AD, Song Renzong officially took power]

【And the first task of taking power is to replace the cabinet. 】

【Because Empress Dowager Liu ruled the country from behind the curtain for eleven years, it can be said that "there was a great deal of solemnity both inside and outside the court, the rules and regulations were in place, and there were no major flaws in the government." 】

[But he also left behind a major bad policy, which was that he frequently issued "internal grants" to his relatives and close associates during his lifetime. ]

[Although there is an intention to expand their own political power, those who pretend to be royal relatives to serve as "slanted seals" are still in the court. 】

[He then issued an edict to "suppress those who take chances": "No one inside or outside the court may make offerings to pray for grace, or send memorials to relatives. If it is announced, the officials will seal and report it; if the officials are demoted or removed, the assistant ministers will examine and decide on the punishment."]

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The period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Liu Che's evaluation of him is not good for the time being.

You only do these things after the Queen Mother is dead. It's a bit like bullying a dead person and not causing any trouble.

No courage at all.

Why aren't there any men like me?
I dared to go against the two people above me when they were still alive!

You are right, what are you afraid of!
Queen Mother? Unfilial?
I am still the emperor! And I still say you are unfaithful!

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Yanhan Dynasty and Emperor An Dynasty
The corners of Deng Sui's mouth curled up slightly.

I can't wait.

It seems that Empress Dowager Liu's behind-the-scenes rule put a lot of pressure on him.

But since he was able to restore order, he is not an incompetent king...

At least he is not more incompetent than Liu Hu.

Thinking of Liu Hu, Deng Sui's eyes darkened slightly.

How could such a thing appear in the Liu family!
Not even as good as Liu Hong!

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Yanhan·Lingdi Period
Liu Hong sneezed loudly.

However, a group of ministers below who were discussing how to accommodate the palace ban system did not notice it at all.

Rubbing his nose, Liu Hong looked at the people who were doing their best and felt deeply moved.

"I am so lucky."

You don’t have to do anything anymore!

……

[When Empress Dowager Liu was in power, the eunuchs requested supplies "all by white paper first", without any contract or record, and thus no way to audit.]

【Song Renzong appointed Cheng Lin, who was not afraid of offending others, as the Third Secretary to take charge of the state finances.】

[It is stated that when eunuchs are ordered to withdraw items for palace use from the Three Departments, they must first apply for a contract from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which will be recorded in a register, and then sent to the Three Departments for review and approval. "Without a contract, no withdrawal is allowed."]

……

{During the reign of Emperor Zhao Heng, although the court was free to consume national wealth, it still needed a "contract certificate" to withdraw money from the treasury.}
{During the reign of Empress Dowager Liu, eunuchs could spend money at will as long as they had a white card. Fan Zhongyan pointed out that "in recent years, pardons have been frequent and rewards have been heavy", and "the country has no long-term preparations"}
{Cheng Lin also said: "The wealth created by heaven and earth is limited, but its use is unlimited, which is why the country's funds are becoming increasingly scarce."}
{This shows the financial situation during the reign of Empress Dowager Liu. By the time Emperor Renzong took power, the country had no more money.}
{In fact, the impoverished political situation formed in the last years of Emperor Zhenzong’s reign, after ten years of Empress Dowager Liu’s dictatorship, not only did the financial situation not improve, but it became even more impoverished due to the extensive construction of pagodas and temples and the arbitrary waste of state funds.}
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The period of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty
Liu Qi snorted heavily.

"The couple are birds of a feather!"

Queen Wang, who was standing by, held little Liu Che in her arms and whispered softly:

"Didn't they say there is no evil in Lu Wu?"

Little Liu Che rolled his eyes helplessly and whispered:
"Mother, think about it, who can compare with Lu Wu as a queen mother?"

Queen Wang was stunned by this question.

Little Liu Che continued to mutter:

"It can only be said that although Liu E dismissed the ministers, she did not kill them."

"Although he coveted the royal power, he did not kill the royal family members and did not ascend the throne."

"She is just compared to the ruthless Wu Zetian."

Queen Wang was silent for a while, then whispered:
"It seems that he is not as good as Empress Dowager Xiao."

"Empress Dowager Xiao is more suitable for this title."

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Song Taizong period
"Rebellious son! I told you not to let her enter the palace!"

Zhao Kuangyi pointed at the sky and shouted to Zhao Heng:

"Look what she did!"

Zhao Heng lowered his neck when he heard this:
"Father! No matter how wrong it is, it's all my fault!" "If it weren't for me building the palace, Er'er wouldn't have taken over this mess!"

Zhao Kuangyi was stunned when he heard this.

I've never heard of any romantic people among the Song family's ancestors?

Who does this bastard take after?
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[At the beginning of Song Renzong's reign, there was a "locust plague"]

[Issued an edict: "In Kaifeng Prefecture, Jingdong, Hebei, Hedong, Shaanxi, Jiangnan, Liangzhe, and Jinghu North Road, the poor who have left their children and the elderly behind and are unable to support themselves should be adopted by the local officials and not be left homeless."]

[Another decree was issued to re-establish the post of the Criminal Justice Supervisors in various provinces: "Since the Criminal Justice Supervisors in various provinces have been abolished, the Transportation Department cannot personally investigate each case, which may lead to injustice. It is advisable to select virtuous, honest and capable people who will not cause trouble to appoint them, so that the people can benefit from it."]

[Later generations commented: "After he took power, he suppressed internal corruption, rectified the government, and the country was gradually becoming well governed."]

【But at the same time, the issue of deposing the queen caused a dispute between Taiwan and the province. 】

[The censors opposed the rude dethronement of the empress, but Prime Minister Lu Yijian supported the establishment of the empress because of his grudge against Empress Guo. The Song Dynasty began to fall into the signs of factional strife.]

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The period of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty
Liu Bingyi sighed as he looked at this set of standard methods used by a king after ascending the throne.

So far, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty has had means of controlling the court, and the legal system is more complete than that of the previous dynasties.

Although the military constraints are great, it is understandable that the legacy of the Five Dynasties is deep.

Ultimately, it all comes down to people.

But this Song Renzong...

Liu Bingyi is not optimistic.

In other words, he was not optimistic about the emperors since Zhao Kuangyin.

Do not know why.

He always felt that there was something missing from them.

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Tang Dynasty and Emperor Gaozu's period
“Isn’t this sick?”

Li Yuan couldn't understand it, although he didn't understand why the queen had to be deposed.

I don't know what the queen did to anger the heaven and the people...

It is impossible to think so, otherwise those censors would not have been able to protest so strongly.

The key is what benefits can you get from doing this at this moment?

Li Yuan, who established the Tang Dynasty while surrounded by wolves, had his own unique understanding of the situation.

Although I don't know why the Liao Kingdom inexplicably kept its promise, you still have a mess in the northwest!
The new emperor will take charge of the government and clean up the court, and there will be twists and turns in the court. Anyone with a little bit of eyes can see this clearly.

As an emperor, you should stabilize internal affairs and deploy defenses on the border!
Avoid people taking the opportunity to hit you!

Li Shimin, who was standing by, understood what Aye meant. He touched his wrist guard and sighed:

"In an environment surrounded by powerful enemies, the emperor of the Song Dynasty was not mentally strong."

"There is no domineering and ambition to rule the world, and there is no sentiment of fighting with swords and spears."

"They only know how to play the game of imperial power and rule people by people."

"As an emperor, this is qualified, but also incomplete."

“But it is unfortunate for the country.”

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On the canopy.

A warrior in leather armor riding on a warhorse raised the long sword in his hand with all his strength!

On the tip of the knife, a warrior wearing armor was carried into the air by inertia, then thrown up and fell.

The blood-stained figure slammed heavily onto a large yellow flag.

The vermilion word "Song" merged with the blood.

next second.

A sound of horse hooves passing by!
Mud and flesh covered the flag.

The soldier looked at the Song army in front of him and wiped his face.

The golden blood-stained earrings radiate golden red under the sunlight.

A ferocious smile appeared on his face, and the bloody long sword pointed forward.

"Wan Sheng!"

As the leather-armored warriors shouted, a group of cavalrymen rushed towards the Song army not far away.

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[In 1006 AD, Emperor Zhenzong of Song Dynasty appointed Li Deming (who was given the surname Zhao by the Song Dynasty) as the King of Xiping and the Jiedushi of Dingnan Army. Since then, the two sides have lived in peace until the end of Li Deming's reign.]

[“Behind the Great Wall, for more than thirty years, there was farming but no fighting. The crops were thick as clouds, the armor was covered with dust, and people lived and died, each living to the end of his life.” The two sides were relatively peaceful.]

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Big man.

Liu Bang was truly convinced.

"You all are honest."

"If you take the money, you really won't hit anyone."

"Emperor Taizu of Song Dynasty knows that you are beside my bed...Oh, you are not..."

Liu Bang only reacted halfway through the conversation.

He is not from Zhao Da's lineage.

"Like father, like father... Never mind."

His eyes glanced at Liu Ying, who looked like a stone statue.

He swallowed the two words back.

"Well, if you can be a vassal for thirty years, I'm afraid you're planning to start a new business."

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【When Empress Dowager Liu was in power, she completely ignored military preparations and border defense.】

[Shi Yannian once suggested at the end of his dictatorship: "The world has not known war for more than 30 years. Please select generals and train troops to prepare for the two fronts." However, she did not take it seriously. ]

[The soldiers in the northwest had been at peace for a long time, and the prefectures and counties had no longer conducted military exercises, so many of them had been killed.] Most of them had fled.

[Even the imperial guards, which were called the regular army, had become weak because "the country had been at peace for a long time and had not been well trained. Now, there are only a hundred skilled soldiers under the command of each of the four or five hundred soldiers, and the rest are weak and cannot be used."]

[Just as the ruling group of the Song Dynasty was caught up in factional strife, the northwest border began to be in danger. ]

[Li Deming's son Li Yuanhao formally established the Western Xia Dynasty, publicly tore up the peace agreement, and launched an attack on the Song Dynasty. ]

(End of this chapter)

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