King of Song

Chapter 698 Chapter [-] Enthronement Ceremony
At dawn, Gao Taotao was already up and busy. In fact, she only went to bed two hours ago.

Even lying on the couch, how can I sleep soundly?
She knew that this was overdrawing her body and her life, but she still had to persevere.

The situation in Bianjing City is very bad. 37 close relatives died suddenly, which directly reduced the efficiency and situation of work.

Most of the officials have been passive and slowed down, disappeared without a trace, obviously they are all on the sidelines.No, at this time it should be said to be waiting, waiting to hug King Qin's thigh.

People in the city were already in panic, and Gao Taotao knew very clearly through the few eyes and ears left that she didn't know how long Bianjing could last, and she didn't dare to think about it.

One day is one day, anyway, there is no better way, maybe there will be a turning point after waiting.

For example, Khitan suddenly went south to the Yellow River, or Zhao Zhao died suddenly, or he took the initiative or was forced to bow his head and surrender...

Gao Taotao clings to her last hope, she is very busy.The son died, and the funeral needs to be arranged. Now it is very difficult to get out of the city. Emperor Shenzong of the Great Song Dynasty can only enter the coffin first, and worship Zigong.As for the custom of burial in July of the Song Dynasty, it may be too late. At this time, it is impossible to send people to Yong'an to repair the mausoleum.

There is no need to worry about the affairs of the dead, but the affairs of the living must be taken care of. A country cannot live without a king.The son is dead, and the will is for the sixth prince, Zhao Xu, to succeed him, so he should support his grandson to succeed him.

The most busy thing for Gao Taotao in the past two days is to prepare for the enthronement ceremony. As long as he sits on the dragon chair, his grandson will be a veritable emperor of the Song Dynasty, and his status as a monarch and minister will be determined.

Even...even if one day Zhao Zhao led an army into the city, he would still be a traitor.In any case, his grandson will leave a record in the history books.Zhao Zhao used his grandfather's generation to seize the throne of his grandson. His evil deeds will shine in the annals of history. Even if he can control the records of the historian, he cannot cover up all the clues, let alone stop the mouths of the world.

Maybe... maybe this is also a kind of victory!

The etiquette in the palace is already being prepared, and the servants and maids are still doing their best, but the officials of the Ministry of Rituals...

Gao Taotao had to face the fact that the two yamen related to etiquette, the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple, had been completely paralyzed.

Zhang Zongyi, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and Chongyi Gongchai Yong have long since disappeared. Like them, there are too many people who are closely related to Zhao Zhao.

Anyway, Gao Taotao doesn't care about them anymore.

The only worry is that today's enthronement ceremony, too few people will come, and the scene will be too deserted and too embarrassing.

"Go, let Di Yong go from house to house to convey the decree, but all officials above the fifth rank in Beijing must attend the enthronement hall." Gao Taotao was very helpless, and even had to use force to maintain the minimum decency.

"Yes!" The servant took the order and left, but came back in a hurry, shouting while running.Maybe it was because of being too anxious, I stuttered for a while, but couldn't explain clearly.

A bad premonition surged in Gao Taotao's heart, and he asked in a deep voice, "What's going on? Talk slowly!"

"Queen... Qin... King Qin... The army has already entered the city!"

The servant's words seemed to have a shocking effect, causing an uproar immediately, and Gao Taotao was a little dazed for a moment, with an indescribable surprise in his heart.At this moment, she even forgot her fear, she couldn't tell what kind of mood she was in.

For a moment, the whole person seemed to be stupid. After a moment of astonishment, Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "Go to Guo Kui and Di Yong..."

"Queen Mother, there is no need to look for it, it's useless..." The servant cried, "I heard that General Di and General Guo surrendered to the King of Qin, and they were the ones who let the Western Army into the city."

really?
It's not surprising that Guo Kui is unreliable, Gao Taotao was wary of him, but Di Yong...is he so ungrateful?
Gao Taotao couldn't believe it, but if Di Yong didn't move, would Guo Kui dare to do so easily?Could it be...

With the last trace of luck, Gao Taotao immediately sent his confidant guards to investigate, and the result was exactly the same.

Di Yong is really upside down!

Why?Gao Taotao muttered to herself, she finally realized what it means to betray relatives.

There was no abuse, no resentment, it was useless to say anything, Gao Taotao was extremely decadent, and seemed to have aged decades in an instant.

Her biggest regret now is that her grandson has not yet ascended the throne, no... she must make the last effort.

"Go to the Qingshou Palace, and invite the Empress Dowager and the First Princess!" Gao Taotao coldly issued a decree, the word "please" was pronounced very strongly, and the guards understood how to implement it.

Gao Taotao sat in front of the hall and waited silently. At this moment, she couldn't care less. Anyway, King Qin had already entered the city.There was no more politeness and scruples to speak of, and even the last trace of affection for my aunt disappeared.Things have come to this point, she plans to be a woman who does not recognize her relatives.

However, the result disappointed her once again.The servant came back and reported that the Empress Dowager and Princess Dachang were no longer in the Qingshou Palace, and even Concubine Miao was missing.

Half an hour ago, Xiao Hai, the former servant of the Chui Gong Palace, went to falsely deliver the decree to the Queen, took away the three nobles, and then disappeared.

Gao Taotao was completely speechless. It turned out that there were eyes and ears planted by his side, and he hadn't noticed it until now.

Look, people are doing everything step by step, and they are exhaustive!
In an instant, she lost her last, two, what should be three aces.

Originally, he thought that as long as he had these three cards, he could deal with Zhao Zhao to some extent, and at least the minimum safety could be maintained.

But now, there is nothing left, and it is completely at the mercy of others.

Without Cao Shi and Zhao Fukang, how can he threaten Zhao Zhao?Without Di Yong, who will make the last resistance for her?The grandson has not yet ascended the throne, what can he exchange with Zhao Zhao?

Empress Dowager Gao, who had a lofty status and a strong self-confidence, finally felt a little uneasy, and began to feel fear in her heart.

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Zhao Zhao entered the city, and entered Bianjing City without bloodshed without an inspiring battle.

The situation made many officials and generals have ideas, especially the chief general Guo Kui, whose confidence had already been loosened, and he planned to surrender to the King of Qin.

In his capacity, King Qin will not treat him badly after surrendering.It's just that the only thing to worry about is Di Yong. With him around, many of his actions will be restricted.

Guo Kui didn't dare to act rashly, and he didn't start to act until someone brought the news that Di Yong had agreed to surrender.

Di Yong finally made a decision after being persuaded by his father Di Qing.

So far, I can only choose and give up.

He chose righteousness, chose the love between father and son, and gave up the narrow kindness and foolish loyalty. Fortunately, he did not lose the love between husband and wife because of this.

Zhao Zhao accepted the surrender of Guo Kui and Di Yong, but for the sake of safety, he did not enter the city immediately.

The more critical the situation is, the more careful we must be. We must beware of such things as false surrender. Zhao Zhao doesn't want the river to cross tens of millions and capsize in the gutter.

Ever since, Zhao Zhao sent his trusted general Shi Jianfei to lead the army into the city, first of all to take over Bianjing City.

Shi Jianfei is not very old, about the same as Zhao Zhao, he is from Qinfeng Road, and moved to Chang'an with his father when he was young.When he was young, he received a good enlightenment education. It was Shi Jianfei's greatest wish to pass the Jinshi examination and to be called the number one scholar outside Donghua Gate.

It's a pity that God's will tricks people. After he was admitted as a scholar at the age of 17, his family suffered a sudden change.His father failed in business, and his family fortune suddenly fell.

Shi Jianfei's way of studying for the imperial examination was blocked. In desperation, he chose the same way as most of the Guanlong men and joined the Western Army.

Soldiers who have read books are not ordinary after all, they have farther knowledge, and once they have the opportunity, it is easier to stand out.Over the past few years, Shi Jianfei had already reached the rank of Lieutenant Zhaowu, but later he performed exceptionally well in several battles against Xixia by the Western Army and made great military exploits.

If it's just meritorious service, Zhao Zhao will only reward it, and won't take it so seriously.

The key is that Shi Jianfei has many insights in the military, and he can make rational judgments and find the most appropriate tactics according to the characteristics and situation of the enemy.

For example, on the issue of dealing with Liao and Xixia, Shi Jianfei clearly pointed out that the strategies and tactics for fighting the two countries are slightly different.The Western Army is good at mountain warfare, but not good at plain warfare.If the Western Army is transferred here, the effect will not be particularly good against the invading Khitans.

Zhao Zhaoda admired it. In the original history, the reason why the Western Army was finished.When the Jin soldiers invaded the south, Song Huizong hurriedly summoned Zhong Shidao to mobilize the Western Army to stop it.As a result, not only did it fail to stop the Jin soldiers from going south, but it also completely damaged the soldiers of the Western Army, which is really a pity.

It is really rare for a young general to have such insights.So keep it by your side and focus on cultivating it.Most of the generals around him couldn't get away because they were conquering Hexi or guarding the northwest. Shi Jianfei stood out and became the general of the Chinese army who attacked Bianjing this time.

Judging from the current situation, Shi Jianfei performed very well. He only invited Qin Wang Zhao Zhao to enter the city after he was sure that Bianjing was completely in control and safe and sound.

Their goal was directly at the imperial palace, which was the center of the world, and major events could only be determined there.

Once the Western Army enters the city, it is impossible for the small palace walls to stop them.

Seeing the familiar city and the familiar palace again, Zhao Zhao was a little strange, and at the same time vaguely excited.

Years of dreams finally come true, the excitement is self-evident.It's just that before the big event is confirmed, he must maintain the minimum reserve.

After entering the palace, I found that the decorations everywhere were extraordinarily grand, the atmosphere was very festive, and it seemed that the scene was not small.

Enthronement Ceremony!

Soon Zhao Zhao learned the purpose of Gao Taotao's arrangement. She wanted to support the young Zhao Xu to become emperor.

It's just that the day was not chosen well, and it was terminated by myself!
But it might be a good thing too. Zhao Zhao looked at Gao Taotao who was slumped on the ground, and said coldly: "The enthronement ceremony is so well prepared, it really saves a lot of trouble, thank you. It is better to hit the sun than to choose a date. If so, call immediately Hundreds of officials enter the palace, and this king will directly hold the enthronement ceremony today."

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