The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 228
"If you want to die, let's see if I promise or not!"

Zhao Gou had a stern face and took it calmly. He didn't know when he appeared beside Zhao Yougong, and grabbed him with his right hand, not even leaving Zhao Yougong the chance to commit suicide.Zhao Yougong was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Zhao Gou who appeared beside him, very surprised.

To be honest, he didn't know how Zhao Gou appeared, his eyes were wide open, and his face was full of disbelief.Zhao Yougong prided himself on his martial arts skills, but he was nothing compared to Zhao Gou, especially when he quietly appeared beside him this time, which shocked him even more.

Zhao Yougong recalled the scene of fighting with Zhao Gou before, and seeing his current skill, he suddenly understood in his heart that Zhao Gou was thinking about Zhao Si's face, and he didn't really kill him, otherwise he would have been defeated long ago , can't last that long at all.

If Zhao Gou knew Zhao Yougong's current thoughts and smiled irrefutably, he would indeed be merciful, but not as Zhao Yougong thought.Zhao Yougong's martial arts are considered good among the crowd, the reason why he took action to stop him from committing suicide and apologizing in time was just that his eyes were always on Zhao Yougong, and he was one step ahead of others.

When Zhao Yougong knelt down on his knees and confessed his mistakes, Zhao Gou knew in his heart that he really knew that he was wrong, and thought about why not give him another chance.In addition, Zhao Gou also thought of Zhao Si's kindness to him and the "golden medal for avoiding death" in his hand. After thinking about it, he saw that his behavior was abnormal, which is why he did this.

The long sword in Zhao Yougong's hand was slapped off abruptly by Zhao Gou without any extra movements, the speed was too fast for people to see clearly.Then, Zhao Gou helped Zhao Yougong up again, brought him directly in front of his father, and then retreated.

Zhao Ji and Zhao Si didn't expect that Zhao Yougong would commit suicide to apologize, and seeing that Zhao Gou stopped his behavior in time, Zhao Si glanced at Zhao Gou gratefully, Zhao Ji also looked over approvingly, Zhao Gou smiled slightly.No matter how you say it, Zhao Yougong is also the heir of Zhao Si, a single descendant.If there is any mistake, I am afraid that Zhao Si's lineage will really lose its incense.

The brotherhood between Zhao Si and Zhao Ji is rare in the royal family. Besides, Zhao Si's contribution to the Song Dynasty is indeed unmatched. He handled some things secretly and saved his mother. Thinking of these things, Zhao Gou knew in his heart that Zhao Yougong could not die.

"Yougong, you..." Song Huizong Zhao Ji looked at the scarred Zhao Yougong with heartache, and couldn't say anything. Zhao Yougong's actions had exceeded his own psychological bottom line, and he was the nephew who had watched him grow up since he was a child. My son, I have mixed feelings.

Zhao Si was heartbroken and directly went forward to slap him, blood came out from the corner of Zhao Yougong's mouth again, seeing Zhao Yougong's suicide shocked Zhao Si, he hated iron for steel; Bleeding from the slap, I couldn't bear it.

Zhao Yougong let his father slap him in the mouth, he really deserved to be beaten, but he didn't succeed in apologizing himself, so he could only face it with his chest up.Right now, he doesn't know what to say, he has done so many wrong things, any one of them is a death penalty, even if he has the 'golden medal for avoiding death', he still feels uneasy.

Suddenly, the atmosphere seemed a little depressed, and no one knew how to say it.At this moment, Zhao Gou said: "Father, please listen to my son!"

Everyone couldn't help looking at Zhao Gou, Zhao Ji also looked at him curiously, and said in a serious voice, "But it's okay to say!"

"Although my cousin has done something that is detrimental to the state, no matter what it is, he can be sentenced to death!" Zhao Gou pointed out Zhao Yougong's crimes straight to the point, paused, saw everyone's puzzled expressions, and continued: "It's just, This matter is big or small!"

"Why? Tell me quickly!" Zhao Ji said eagerly.

Zhao Gou replied in an orderly manner: "Father, Uncle Wang has the 'gold medal for avoiding death' from you, and has made great contributions to the Song Dynasty, the court, and the emperor over the years; my cousin is also the only son of Uncle Wang. , is a descendant of the Zhao family, and was deceived by others and almost made a big mistake."

"It's just that we have prepared for this matter, and there is not much loss. If it weren't for Uncle Wang's contribution, I am afraid that it would be difficult to solve this matter. It is reasonable to give my cousin a chance. In addition, my cousin is also moved by Xiao Xiao. God, everything is just because I feel unfair, and I was deliberately led to walk on this path."

"If this matter is big, it is a plot to usurp the throne, and if it is small, it is being deceived by others. Regarding everything that happened in the palace today, those people will not say much. It is better to push everything on the remnants of Mingjiao and give Cousin a chance to reform himself!"

From the beginning to the end, Zhao Gou did not call Zhao Yougong the king of Chu, but called him his cousin. The purpose was to arouse Zhao Ji's sympathy, and it also implicitly showed that Zhao Yougong was of Zhao Si's blood. The original, not from the heart, but the heart is unfair.

Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, is the current emperor. Zhao Gou's words are cryptic, but it doesn't mean he doesn't understand. Some things are clearer than Zhao Si and others.What Zhao Gou said revealed that this incident could push all the faults to the remnants of Mingjiao, and let them bear the consequences.

In addition, Zhao Gou also vaguely pointed out that Zhao Yougong is a descendant of the Zhao family, and even more of Zhao Si's blood.If he is really executed, not only will he lose Zhao Si, but the court will lose a loyal person, and he will also lose a staff officer by his side. Moreover, Zhao Yougong does have talents, and if he uses them properly, it will definitely benefit the Song Dynasty. I'm afraid that there will be no rebellious heart in this battle, and it will kill three birds with one stone.

"This is a best-of-both-worlds strategy!" Song Huizong Zhao Ji didn't want to really kill him, after all, there was no loss, and these were expected by Zhao Gou, so there was such a suggestion. After thinking about it, he looked at it coldly. Looking at Zhao Yougong, he said: "I will give you a chance for this matter, and you will be spared the crime of death. As for what happened, your father will tell you in detail after this matter!"

Zhao Yougong was stunned, he didn't expect the emperor to spare his life; Zhao seemed to see his son was stupid, so he kicked him in anger, and then he came back to his senses, hurriedly kowtowed to thank him, and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." The grace of killing, the guilty minister obeys the order!"

Zhao Si also bowed and thanked: "Thank you, Majesty Long En!"

"Okay, you don't have to do this with me!" Song Huizong looked at Zhao Si with a smile, and said earnestly: "Thirteenth brother, there are some things I hope you can understand my difficulties. It is a last resort, and there is nothing you can do! If I had no choice, I wouldn't want to!"

"Brother Huang, my younger brother understands!"

Zhao Sixin understood, he knew that what Zhao Ji said was about Zhao Yougong's execution before, no matter what he said, even he felt in his heart that Zhao Yougong would definitely die. You must know that this matter is indeed beyond his bottom line, if it is not his own If the son had difficulties, and if he was the only son, he would not save him if he killed him himself, and what Zhao Ji did was just a matter of course. It is impossible for any emperor to let the person who seeks to usurp the throne.Now, Zhao Ji personally decreed not to execute Zhao Yougong, which is already a great favor.

Thinking of this, Zhao Ruo glanced at Zhao Gou gratefully. He also knew that his son could not die. Zhao Gou's words played some role, especially the strategy of getting both sides convinced Zhao Ji to spare Zhao Yougong. Fate, his heart is only grateful, but also gratified.

Zhao Gou just smiled, and he didn't make any effort. He knew that his father didn't want to see Zhao Yougong die, otherwise how could he stop him when he committed suicide? What he did was in exchange for a person's loyalty, which can be regarded as an unexpected joy.

(End of this chapter)