The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 74 Chai Rong's Death
Righteousness is like the last straw that breaks the camel's back. People like Zhao Kuangyin can only use righteousness to suppress him, otherwise there is really no other way.

Only in this way will he not feel guilty about replacing the Zhou Dynasty. It's not that Zhao Xu wants to be a crown prince. Only with great power can he have a chance to change the country.

Otherwise, he will be constrained everywhere, even if according to the normal development in history, Zhao Kuangyin will still be emperor, but later generations will also be bullied by Liao and Jin.

So Zhao Xu continued to start his world righteousness:

"This era should not be so chaotic, and the people should not be subject to such disasters. Our people should be as peaceful and prosperous as the previous dynasty's Zhenguan rule."

Zhao Xu was so tall with his hands behind his back at this moment, even Zhao Kuangyin was infected at this moment.

"Okay, okay, my son is right. This is the so-called peaceful and prosperous age. Only in this way can we live up to this world. Let us, father and son, assist the emperor, calm the world, and restore the people to a bright future. I, Zhao Kuangyin, swear here, In this life, I have made it my duty to calm down the troubled times, and I will never..."

"Haha, this Zhao Kuangyin finally came to his senses. He has always been the man of destiny, but his son Zhao Xu is the real one who swept away the troubled times. However, this emperor is still Zhao Kuangyin's. I will see this Zhao Kuangyin again when I have time."

In a Taoist temple in Huashan, the person who had appeared beside Miao Xun said to himself, if Zhao Kuangyin was here, he would definitely recognize him.

At that time, Zhao Kuangyin had played against him in Huashan three games, but he lost all three games. At that time, Zhao Kuangyin also said that he was willing to use Huashan as a bet.

I'm afraid Zhao Kuangyin would never have imagined that a joke he said back then would soon come true.

The next day in the Hall of Mental Cultivation where Chai Rong rested, Chai Rong received
"Zhao Xu, haha ​​cough cough I know you're fine, it's good to be back as expected, you should take a good rest for a while, and you should take full charge of the imperial military academy first, since the title of the founding marquis has been conferred on you, I will also I won’t take it back, so go down first!”

Before Chai Rong could say a few words, he coughed non-stop. It seemed that she couldn't last a few days, so Zhao Xu Xie En withdrew.

Zhao Xu didn't have anything in his mind either. These two positions were empty positions and had no real power. The Marquis of the Founding Kingdom was only a third-rank title.

The Forbidden Army Military Academy was created by myself. There is no such official position in the imperial court system, but I am very satisfied.

As I guessed, Chai Rong really didn't want him to be the Marquis of Duyu, otherwise the Dianqian Si would almost become the Zhao family's, but it didn't matter that he had a better position.

Zhao Xu didn't know that Chai Rong had been looking at him from behind with complicated eyes, and Chai Rong was not at peace.

In fact, he likes Zhao Xu very much. Not to mention young, he has a brain and ability, and he will definitely be the pillar of the country in the future.

But his father, Zhao Kuangyin, had just been appointed by him as the inspector in front of the palace, and he was already an extremely human minister.

The most important thing was that the capital inspection still held the military power. If Zhao Xu was still appointed as Marquis of Duyu at this time, there was no guarantee that the Zhao family would not rebel in the future.

Zhao Kuangyin is trustworthy and honest, so he was appointed to replace Zhang Yongde. His credit and ability are also worthy of this position.

People with high positions and high meritorious deeds were either killed by the emperor or rebelled, for the sake of the eternal state of the Great Zhou in a hundred years, or Zhao Xu will be in charge of the military again.

Even if their father and son are loyal, but they don't know that people's words are scary, how should they choose when the time comes, and they should not let such a thing happen.

Then he found Fan Zhi and Wang Pu, and in front of them, issued a secret decree:
"All my descendants must remember that Zhao Kuangyin's father and son are not allowed to command the army at the same time, and future generations are not allowed to have a father and son command the army at the same time. The successor king must abide by it, and those who violate it will not be blessed."

After the decree, the two prime ministers were puzzled, but they still obeyed the decree honestly. They didn't know that just after Chai Rong made the decree, a young eunuch told Zhao Xu the news.

After Fan Zhi and others withdrew, Chai Rong recruited Zhao Kuangyin to come to have an audience. At this time, Zhao Kuangyin was dressed in military uniform and looked very energetic.

Zhao Kuangyin knelt down to salute as usual, but this time Cai Rong didn't ask him to flatten up, but kept staring at Zhao Kuangyin who was on the ground.

Zhao Kuangyin also wondered what happened to His Majesty today, could it be that His Majesty didn't hear what I said.

So Zhao Kuangyin came again: "My minister Zhao Kuangyin sees Your Majesty, long live long live long live long live."

But Chai Rong, who was lying on the dragon bed, just leaned sideways and looked at Zhao Kuangyin, who was kneeling on the ground, his high-spirited brother-in-law.

Zhao Kuangyin didn't know what happened to Chai Rong today, but although he had doubts, he didn't dare to ask.

"Zhao Kuangyin, are you guilty?" Chai Rong, who was uncharacteristically, suddenly said such a sentence.Zhao Kuangyin was also shocked, didn't he break the law?

But the most sensible choice at this time is to admit it honestly, otherwise you don't know what kind of punishment you will suffer?
"Your Majesty, if you are guilty of my crime, please express it clearly." Zhao Kuangyin immediately kowtowed to plead guilty, but he said it very skillfully.

Since the emperor said that I was guilty, I will honestly admit that I am guilty. If you say that you are not guilty, you are not against the emperor. Will there be any good fruit?

So I admit that I am guilty, but I don't know what crime I am guilty of. I would like to ask Your Majesty to make it clear. This means that I am not guilty.

"You don't know the crime yet. I heard that you don't support the prince I'm planning to establish? Is that right?" Although Chai Rong has a sick face, he still has the power of the emperor for many years.

And Chai Rong suddenly came down from Longtao, holding a sword, and put the sharp sword on Zhao Kuangyin's neck.

Zhao Kuangyin wondered in his heart: "I don't know if the emperor will appoint a crown prince. When will I stop supporting it? Well, I understand. It seems that His Majesty wants to appoint a crown prince."

Since I don't even know about the emperor's appointment of a crown prince, His Majesty also said that this means that His Majesty wants me to know that he wants to establish a crown prince.

Your Majesty is only in his 30s, why is he so eager to appoint a crown prince? I have never thought of this before. Is it true that His Majesty is really like what Xu Er said this time?
By the way, the day before yesterday, His Majesty just appointed Empress Xuanyi's younger sister Fu Shi as successor, the eldest son Zong Xun was appointed General of the Left Guard, and was named King of Liang, and the second son Zong Rang was named Duke of Yan.It seems that he should be preparing to establish a prince.

Your Majesty is uncharacteristically here today. Could it be that he wants me to protect the crown prince? That might be it.

"Your Majesty, my heart can be as bright as the sun and the moon. It is my honor to meet Your Majesty in my lifetime. Everything I have is given by Your Majesty. I will be loyal to Your Majesty all my life. I will follow through on all of His Majesty's decisions."

Zhao Kuangyin knelt on the ground, expressing his feelings.

Chai Rong agreed with it very much in his heart. He knew this brother he knew when he didn't make a fortune.

"Since that's the case, what if someone is dissatisfied with the prince of the country?" Chai Rong withdrew the sword in his hand.

It seems that Ziji guessed it right, His Majesty really wanted me to escort the prince, now is the time to express his heart.

"I hereby swear that whoever dares to criticize the official prince, my minister Zhao Kuangyin will protect the prince even if his body is broken, in order to repay His Majesty."

As he spoke, Zhao Kuangyin moved a few steps forward on his knees, and came to Chai Rong's couch with a determined look on his face.

The official family means the emperor, and it is the respectful title given to the emperor by the ministers. It is called "the three emperors govern the world, and the five emperors live in the world." Because the emperor must be impartial and selfless, it is called the official family.

Furthermore, in the Western Han Dynasty, the emperor was also called the county magistrate, who governed the world, and it became popular for officials to call the emperor during the Five Dynasties.

"Okay I believe you, Kuangyin, get up, you are my brother, and my prince is your nephew, you have to help him well, I will depend on your performance, you go down first."

Chai Rong looked very tired, pale and frighteningly pale. He had a lot of things to tell Zhao Kuangyin, but his body couldn't hold on anymore.

Zhao Kuangyin was very sensible and didn't ask about Chai Rong's physical condition, nor who would be the prince, these were not his questions.

When Zhao Kuangyin left, he could still hear Chai Rong coughing.Zhao Kuangyin greeted the oncoming Fan Zhi and fulfilled his accusation.

In the command post of the Dianqian Division, a group of senior commanding officers were chatting inside, and their voices could be heard long ago.

"You guys are not on duty, what are you doing here?" Zhao Kuangyin frowned as soon as he came in.

"Brother is here, please be quiet." The one who spoke was Zhao Kuangyin's deputy, the deputy in front of the hall, Zhao Kuangyin's brother Murong Yanzhao.

He is currently the second-in-command of the Dianqian Division. Under his reminder, everyone stopped discussing one after another. Everyone saw Zhao Kuangyin's face was not good, and the atmosphere was quite tense for a while.

Seeing this, someone immediately stood up and saw that his servant was also a senior military officer, and he was also Zhao Kuangyin's sworn brother.

Shi Shouxin also has a stronger relationship with Zhao Kuangyin, and it is best for him to stand up at this time.

"Brother, I see that your face is not right. Apart from something, why did His Majesty summon you? It has been a long time since His Majesty went to court?"

Everyone was looking at Zhao Kuangyin eagerly, like a puppy longing for a bone. The poor thing is actually longing for some news.

"Keep your word, it's okay, it may be that you haven't had enough rest in the past two days, you go to duty, remember to be careful these few days, no one is allowed to bring weapons close to the Forbidden Palace, go!"

Everyone has never seen Zhao Kuangyin so serious before, and he has never seen such a serious order before, so everyone guessed that it must be something else.

So everyone quickly ordered their subordinates to conduct strict patrols and check every person with weapons.

Within a few days, Chai Rong's condition became more serious, and finally on June 29th, the sixth year of Xiande, Chai Rong, the number one Ming emperor of the Five Dynasties, passed away.

(End of this chapter)