Chapter 660: Justice is in the hearts of the people

On October 12 of the eighth year of Jianwu, Emperor Zhao Ji took advantage of the opportunity of Emperor Zhao Chen to Geling to do magic for Daojun, and with the support of the ministers headed by Huang Qianshan, he restored and seized the throne!

The abolition of the Son of Heaven is by no means a trivial matter, and what is important is "justification". In history, even if a powerful minister usurped the throne, he had to find some high-sounding reasons. For example, if you are benevolent and righteous in the sea, you are more immoral than the original emperor. And Zhao Huan, what is the reason for taking the throne of his son? It was based on Luo Ruji's "three losses" that he concocted a tirade. accused Zhao Chen of being unkind and unfilial, not caring for the people, violating the ancestral system, and resenting the Jin people. Therefore, Zhao Chen is no longer suitable to be the emperor.

On the evening of October 12, Wang Zongwei took control of the troops in front of the palace in Hangzhou, as well as the internal guards stationed in the forbidden area, and closed the city gate and strictly prohibited entry and exit. Then, Zhao Huan, under the "support" of the ministers, put on the imperial robe again in Deshou Palace, and set the steps for the coup.

Early the next morning, he left Deoksugung Palace and went to the Imperial Palace, where he was congratulated by the "hundred officials" and officially announced the restoration. and made public the edict accusing Zhao Chen, and the commander Luo Ruji led the troops to Geling to welcome the prince back to the palace. When Zhao Chen and his group of ministers returned to Hangzhou, Zhao Huan finally breathed a sigh of relief, believing that the "coup" had been successful.

On the morning of the 13th, Zhao Huan issued an edict in succession, first dismissing Prime Minister Zhu Shengfei's dispatch of "Shangshu Zuo Servant Shè, Tongzhongshu Men Pingzhang Shi", and changed to the idle post of Gongguan. Immediately afterwards, Xu Liang was dismissed from his post as governor of the government and sentenced to Jiangning Mansion. With these two personnel changes, it is not difficult to see that Zhao Huan is settling accounts after the autumn. Because Zhu Shengfei was the minister who took the lead in ousting him from power, and Xu Liang was Xu Shao's son.

After Wang Zongwei returned, he reported the news of Xu Liang's escape. The edict was immediately changed, and Xu Liang was relegated to Lingnan! This alone was not enough, Zhao Huan immediately issued a personal edict in the name of the emperor, and sent the gold medal fast horse to Zhenjiang Mansion, he wanted to control the Xuanfu Division of the two Zhejiang provinces before Xu Liang met Zhao Dian.

After doing this, Zhao Huan planned to let his son meet with the ministers, firstly to prove that he was safe and sound, and secondly, to let Zhao Chen make a statement in front of the ministers and admit the matter. Zhao Chen was placed under house arrest in Yong'an Palace, and when Nei Shiì came to ask him out, he did not say a word, ignored him, and refused to admit the matter.

Seeing this, Zhao Huan thought that after all, it was his son, and he didn't plan to use force. But what happened next surprised him.

In the worship hall, Zhao Huan was discussing with the heroes who supported his restoration. Huang Qianshan, Wang Zongmao, Wang Ciweng, Luo Ruji and others are all there.

"Holy Lord, what should Zhao Ding do?" Huang Qianshan obviously asked for a reason. The prime minister and a deputy minister were dismissed, leaving only him and Zhao Ding. If Zhao Ding also gave it up, then what he didn't say, it would be time for him to govern.

Zhao Huan's restoration was successful, but he didn't seem to be happy, his brows were tightly wrinkled, and he was silent for a while. Seeing this, Huang Qianshan said: "Zhao Ding is an active supporter and main planner of the crown prince's toughness against Jin, if he is still allowed to govern, I am afraid it will not be in line with the will of the superiors." He knew that Zhao Huan would definitely change his course and negotiate peace with the north, but Zhao Ding was a representative of the active anti-war faction.

"Don't move him for now." After a long time, Zhao Huan replied. Huang Qianshan couldn't help but be a little disappointed by these words, but he didn't want to say anything.

At this time, an inner shì next to him said: "Shengshang, when the old slave went to invite the prince, the prince once said that Daojun's body was still in Geling. ”

If it weren't for him to remind him, Zhao Huan almost forgot about it, and said: "That's it, no matter what, Daojun's funeral must be held immediately." "It's not how filial he is to Emperor Daojun, but at this time he has to make a full posture to show how filial he is.

"Holy! Holy! A courtier hurried into the Hanging Arch Hall with a gloomy face.

At this sensitive time, his demeanor and demeanor made everyone secretly frightened, is something wrong? That person was a Zhongshu Sheren, who was originally in charge of drafting the edict, but now that the imperial court has undergone great changes, the ministers are now under guard, and he is in charge of the affairs of Zhongshu Province.

"What?" Zhao Huan asked.

The Zhongshu Sheren couldn't take a breath, and said quickly: "The three provinces, the Privy Council, the six ministries, the Taiwan Counsel, the three ya, the temple supervisors, the imperial camp division, a total of sixty-nine officials, the above table is self-deposed!" ”

In a word, the hall exploded! Zhao Huan shouted: "What! ”

"This is the book that the minister has received so far.,Presumably today,There will be ministers who will continue to be on the book!" Zhongshu is bitter.

It is said that "civil and military officials are hundreds", but in fact, the central officials of the imperial court in the past dynasties are not a hundred people, sometimes more, sometimes less, at present, there are more than 110 central officials in Hangzhou. Sixty-nine people resigned, what is this concept? This represents the complete paralysis of the central apparatus!

In fact, this is still a trivial matter in the eyes of Zhao Huan and others, being an official is the easiest thing in the world, if you don't deserve it, you will naturally rush to be it. But the question is, why do these people go to the table at the same time? The reason is very understandable, that is, dissatisfaction with the restoration of the Emperor Taishang, and his opposition by resignation!

Not only did Zhao Huan expect it, but even Huang Qianshan and others may not be able to figure it out. What are they doing here? Allegiance to the "Prince"? Does the prince still have such prestige in the court? Hey, some time ago, when the prince bypassed the imperial court and directly ordered the army to go on a northern expedition, you also made such a play, it stands to reason that you should also be dissatisfied with the prince, and now that the emperor has been restored, why are you singing this drama again?

If you count the ministers who are under house arrest, then in the imperial court, not only are the chief officials of various departments gone, but even the people below are gone! There are only more than 30 officials left who support Zhao Huan, can they support a court?

The central government is still like this, once the news is announced to the world, and the local officials also come to do this, how will the matter end? Zhao Huan's face was blue, he really didn't expect that after a few years of abdication, the hearts of the ministers would go to his son!

Wang Zongwei relied on the fact that he was Zhao Huan's uncle and had the merit of supporting him, and said in a big way: "Since they begged to go, the Holy Lord might as well allow them, see how these people deal with it!" ”

After saying that, there was no response for a long time, Wang Zongwei looked around and closed his mouth boringly. Everyone present knew that if these officials really resigned at the same time, the center would definitely come to a standstill! What's even more terrifying is that the central officials are in opposition, how can you prove your legitimacy and legitimacy?

"What is the best way to deal with it?" Zhao Huan asked in a stiff tone.

Huang Qianshan said in one word: "If the prince does not come forward, this matter will be difficult to solve." "As long as Zhao Chen comes out to face the ministers and admits and accepts this matter, then what else do these people have to say?

"What about that?" Zhao Huan asked again, and His Highness was silent. Seeing this, Zhao Huan stood up strongly, and went inward with the help of Nei Shi.

October 16, Zhenjiang Mansion.

Zhenjiang is less than 600 miles away from Hangzhou, but the upheaval in Hangzhou has not yet reached this former line. Zhenjiang is extremely prosperous because of its special geographical location and the fact that it used to be a dynasty. At this time, the market was bustling with people, and the people were still doing what they had to do as usual.

A carriage drove quickly into the south, but when it reached the street, it had to slow down because of the crowd. The people sitting in the car kept urging, and the driver was so anxious that he had to shout continuously. The car traveled around the city for a long time, and the driver asked for directions many times before finally arriving at a place.

The door plaque is written clearly, and the two Zhejiang Xuanfu Division. When he arrived here, the coachman couldn't help muttering in his heart, this person is very strange, you are an outsider, what are you doing in the yamen? Do you have to redress your grievances? Even so, you should go to the arraignment officer.

When the curtain was lifted, a Taoist priest jumped out of the car. The Taoist robe on his body was dirty, his hair was scattered, and his face was also stained, and he couldn't see his true face.

"Dao Chief, the villain has delivered you safely, so you have to go back to pay the errand." The driver waited for him to get out of the car.

This person was Xu Liang, who had escaped from the Jewel Mountain and traveled north to Yuhang. He estimated that the Emperor Taishang would send troops to chase him, so he did not dare to take the official road, so he chose a small road to walk, and it took two days to go to Wukang County, which was ruled by Huzhou in the north of Hangzhou. It is ashamed to say that the governor of the dignified political council, when he walked to Wukang, he was already exhausted, hungry and thirsty. He didn't dare to go to the pavilion, and he refused to learn to leave his family to turn his fate. Eating is still a problem, let alone rushing!

At this time, he began to ponder that if he walked to Zhenjiang Mansion and didn't have any money on him, it was estimated that he would starve if he walked halfway down the road. After thinking about it, he went to find someone, Wu Kangzhi County. The local magistrate was the son of an old subordinate when his father was alive, and he once had a relationship.

When Xu Liang appeared in front of Wu Kangzhi County in the shape of "You Fang Daoren", the other party was surprised and inexplicable, and told him that the official document was coming, and now all states and counties are drawing pictures and are arresting you! Eun-sang, what the hell have you done?

When Xu Liang heard this, he knew that he couldn't hide it, so he put the matter together and asked for help. Where is Wu Kangzhi County willing to believe? Xu Liu was helpless, took off his robe, and took out the yellow robe he was wearing, as well as the edict of King Qin written by the Son of Heaven. Wu Kangzhi County was shocked, bowed to his robe, hurriedly gave it to Pantang, and sent a carriage to send him to Zhenjiang. Xu Liang was very impressed, a small magistrate, taking such a big risk to help him, it was commendable!

Although the Xuanfu Division of Liangzhejiang was in front of him, and Zhao Dian Bacheng was also in the yamen, Xu Liang did not dare to rush in. Depending on the time, it will soon be lunch, and the officials should all disperse, and those who are close can go home for dinner, and those who are far away can also find a restaurant.

In order to make himself look more like a monk, he sat in an unobtrusive place on the side of the street. Who knows, as soon as he sat down, a beggar next to him stabbed him with a beating**āng, and shouted: "You Taoist priest doesn't know anything, how can you come to rob my territory?" ”

Xu Liu didn't know whether to cry or laugh, got up and moved for a while, and continued to sit cross-legged. He didn't care about the crowd coming and going on the street, his eyes stared at the yamen without moving.

It is estimated that after waiting for half an hour, officials began to come out of the yamen. They are all green robes and green robes, and I haven't seen a single red robe, let alone Zhao Dian. After a while, no officials came out, Xu Liu couldn't bear it anymore, was Zhao Dian not in the yamen?

Just when he was suspicious, he saw an official bridge stopped in front of the yamen, and the person who got down from the sedan chair, dressed in a purple robe, took a closer look, who was not Zhao Dian?

Xu Liu didn't think about it, and immediately got up and stepped forward!

"Stay with the princess!" As soon as this sentence came out, he was blocked by Zhao Dian's entourage.

"Beg elsewhere!" The attendant shouted in disgust.

Zhao Dian glanced back, how could he take a Taoist priest seriously? Therefore, Zhao Xuanfu quickly turned around and continued to move forward. But as soon as he reached the top of the steps, he stopped, turned back again, and looked at Xu Liang. And the latter, too, looked directly at him.

After a while, Zhao Dian turned around and returned, and said, "I'm hungry, let's go back to the house first." After finishing speaking, he got into the sedan chair again.

Xu Liu understood, and after he got up from the sedan chair, he followed not far away. I don't know how many streets, and finally stopped in front of a big house, Zhao Dian got off the sedan chair, and looked around, after seeing Xu Liang, the god was as usual, and ordered: "You guys go." ”

The sedan chair driver and his entourage went by themselves, and Zhao Dian ignored Xu Liu and walked straight home. Xu Liu stood on the side of the street, and a member of the Zhao Mansion then came down and said, "Dao Chief, please come with me." ”

After entering Zhao's mansion, there was no time for sightseeing, so under the guidance of the man, he walked through the front hall, went directly to the back, and finally entered a place, where books were displayed in the room, thinking that it was Zhao Dian's study. After the doorman led him here, Xu Liu guessed what Zhao Dian would do to him later. The Emperor Taishang must have passed the order to Zhao Dian before him.

After a while, hearing the footsteps outside, Xu Liang looked back and saw Zhao Dian hurriedly coming in. This former Qin Fengshuai didn't know if he had stayed in the comfortable place of Jiangnan for too long, his figure was fat, and he had a belly with his boss, holding his official robe round. It's just that the dark skin and sharp eyes still have the majesty of the commander of the Western Army.

"Zhao Xuanfu." Xu Liang arched his hand.

Zhao Dian didn't return the salute, but sat down behind the bookcase, looked at the other party with a scrutinizing gaze, and later, said coldly: "A few days ago, I received a clear order from the imperial court, if you meet Xu Liang, the former governor of the government, you will be arrested immediately and escorted to the court." Xu participates in politics, what do you have to say? ”

"If you want to arrest me, you can do it at the door of the Xuanfu Division." Xu Liang said calmly.

Zhao nodded and said: "That's right, this matter is so incomprehensible, you participate in politics in a dignified manner, the son of the king of Qinghe County, how did you end up being wanted by the imperial court?" ”

Xu Liuwei smiled before speaking, and sighed: "Zhao Xuanfu knows who gave you the order?" ”

"Holy Lord, of course!" Zhao Dian replied without doubt.

"Which saint?" Xu Liu's words made Zhao Dian a little unable to find the north. There are no two days in the sky, there are no two kings in the country, there is only one emperor, which saint can it be?

"What does it mean for Xu to participate in politics?" Zhao Dian asked with a long face.

Xu Liu didn't talk nonsense, and ripped off the Taoist robe on his body! Zhao's face changed, and he got up and said, "Xu Rebellion!" I can't tolerate you! ”