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Under the willow tree, Lin Zhao's mood was difficult to calm down for a long time.

There was really too much surprise tonight, he didn't expect that these people who were secretly helping would have something to do with his background. I didn't expect my life experience to be so tortuous and shocking!

I didn't expect that I was a prince, the son of Emperor Renzong.

It's really interesting, there is a legend of a tanuki changing the prince in later generations, and the protagonist should have been Emperor Renzong. didn't expect that now something similar has become the protagonist himself.

As for the truth of the matter? Xu said that Xiangyun Yupei can't be wrong, and there are extremely similar appearances, whether it is the words of the iron-masked man in front of him, or Cai Jing's words, they all confirm each other, and it is indeed possible that it is his mother in the meditation nunnery.

Everything is so compatible, it can be seen that these people are all loyal servants of Emperor Renzong, and they will definitely not recognize the wrong person for such a major matter.

Is he really a prince?

For a while, Lin Zhao's mood was complicated, and he stood in place silently.

The Iron Mask Sect Master, Jiang Leiting and the others also stood quietly, they knew that this matter was too shocking, and His Highness needed time to accept it slowly.

"Childe still doesn't believe it?" The Iron Mask Sect Master said in a deep voice: "Our words may be pale, but there is one person, Your Highness must believe it." ”

As he spoke, a figure came from a distance, and Lin Zhaocai approached and said, "Uncle? "The person who came was his uncle Gu Qi.

"He Wu see His Highness!"

"Uncle, what are you doing here?" Lin Zhao looked at Gu Qi's strange behavior and hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.

Gu Qi shook his head and said, "Your Highness, Gu Qi is my pseudonym. My real name is He Wu, and twenty years ago I was a small cook in the palace's imperial dining room. I am a fellow villager with Concubine Lin, and when I was a palace maid, I took good care of me, so I knew each other. ”

In a word, it was almost certain that what the Iron Mask Sect Master said was true. Gu Qi's purpose for coming here is also very clear, he appeared as an important witness.

Gu Qi continued: "At that time, Concubine Lin was pregnant, and the palace was very happy, so I followed the inner servant to send supplements to Niangniang, and I didn't want Mingyue Pavilion to catch fire." I rescued Concubine Lin in the fire, but I was chased by the guards, and at that time it was difficult to distinguish between friend and foe, so I took Niangniang to sneak out of the palace along the path that transported vegetables in Pingyuli.

I was too young to think about many things. Because there are always people chasing and killing, he escaped from Bianjing with Concubine Lin. Later, in Yingtianfu, Concubine Lin gave birth to a boy, and it was Your Highness. But the pursuit continued, and we had no choice but to escape by boat, not wanting Concubine Lin to fall into the water and be missing. I had no master, so I fled to Jiangning with my Highness. Fortunately, she was taken in by the old lady of the Meng family, because she had a child by her side, so in order not to arouse suspicion, she covered up her identity. I pretended to be His Highness's uncle, Jiang Ning, who fled. ”

Lin Zhao was stunned, he didn't expect his uncle to hide a lot from his life experience, and there were so many twists and turns.

"The palace is precious, it stands to reason that I shouldn't be like that, and I shouldn't let His Highness be a servant in someone else's house. But ......" Gu Qi said gloomily: "At that time, the Meng family was indeed able to give me and His Highness a safe place to live, so I had to be temporarily wronged." I also thought about announcing the first share of the palace and asked to meet the official. But there were too many dangers at that time, and there was another deserted case......"

The Leng Qing case mentioned by Gu Qi occurred in the second year of Emperor Renzong (1050), when a person named Leng Qing met Qian Mingyi, the prefect of Kaifeng, and claimed to be the son of Renzong. Leng Qing said that his mother Wang was originally a palace maid, had been favored by Renzong, was pregnant, because of a fire in the palace, fled and was separated outside the palace, and had no way to make a living, so she had to marry a common man named Leng Xu and gave birth to a son named Leng Qing. In fact, Leng Qing is the son of the dragon seed emperor and the bloodline of Renzong. Leng Qing, who is now growing up, came to recognize his father according to his mother's teachings, and there is an embroidered belly given to the Wang family by Renzong as evidence.

Kaifeng prefect Qian Mingyi is a confused mediocre person, seeing that the story Leng Qing said is clear-eyed and has evidence, he has already believed it in his heart. Leng Qing observed the words and looks, and knew that the story he made up had already had an effect, so he acted the play more and more realistically. He shouted at Qian Mingyi, who was sitting in the public court, "Mingyi can't afford it? Qian Mingyi was even more surprised when he saw his momentum, thinking that if Leng Qing was really the son of Renzong, that is, the crown prince, he would inherit the throne in the future, where would he dare to offend, so he had to stand up obediently and behave very respectfully in front of Leng Qing. After the matter spread, Han Jiang reported to the imperial court in the imperial history, and Renzong did not know the authenticity, so he asked Zhao Xuan, the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture, and Bao Zheng, the official of Kaifeng Prefecture, to jointly try the case.

Later, after Bao Zheng's trial, it was determined that this Leng Qing was just a liar, and someone was just opportunistic. After the matter was revealed, Leng Qing was killed. However, when the execution was carried out, it was foggy in Bianjing, and there were rumors among the people that Leng Qing was indeed the son of Renzong and died unjustly.

The iron-faced sect master said: "Actually, that coldness was arranged by Zhao Zongshi, the palace maid was pregnant, and she was displaced by the people because of the fire, and the encounter was exactly the same as Concubine Lin's mother, how could it be such a coincidence?" The year when Gongzi was born happened to be the second year of Huangyou, and Zhao Zongshi wanted to create an illusion and precedent, so that the government and the opposition and the people would believe that there would be no prince who would be in exile among the people, and concocted a precedent to put an end to His Royal Highness's smooth return to the palace. ”

Gu Qi nodded and said, "Yes, after hearing about this, I have a lot of worries in my heart. Moreover, Jiangning is thousands of miles away from Bianjing. It is difficult to say whether His Royal Highness can meet the official family safely, the wire is the only blood and blood of the first emperor, and I dare not take the risk. Later, I thought of a way, so I specially begged Mrs. Meng to let Her Royal Highness study with the young son of the Meng family, thinking that if His Royal Highness could be admitted to the Jinshi, then the Golden Palace Chuan could directly face the saint. When the time comes, if you hold the jade pendant token, you can sue the royal court, and there will be hope for restoring your identity.

It's a pity that in the eighth year of Jiayou, Emperor Renzong died, and it is meaningless for His Royal Highness to restore his identity, but it will be dangerous. Therefore, I will no longer let His Highness study, and hope that His Highness will be an ordinary person and live a peaceful life. ”

"No wonder my uncle's attitude has changed greatly in the matter of reading exams, it turns out that this is the case......" Lin Zhao didn't expect that his uncle had urged him to study hard and take the Jinshi exam since he was a child, and he had such a long-term plan.

Gu Qidao: "I thought that His Royal Highness would live in Jiangning for the rest of his life, and he would stay away from the court from then on." But I didn't want to, there was no way to avoid it, and by mistake, His Royal Highness actually had a relationship with Wang Anshi, and later walked into the court step by step. ”

"No wonder you have been unhappy since I became an official, uncle, but worried, because of this!" In an instant, Lin Zhao understood many things, and his previous doubts suddenly became clear.

"That's right!" Gu Qi nodded and said, "Yes, I'm really scared. At that time, I was afraid that His Royal Highness would reveal his identity in Bianjing, which would lead to death. Later, His Royal Highness was framed by Li Fugui in the northwest, but fortunately, Ruoying happened to stay in Yingtianfu, and your mother saw the jade pendant and learned your identity.

At that time, I only learned that your mother was alive, and that they had been looking for His Highness on the orders of the first emperor. It's also a shame that they are there, otherwise the temple ** will be imprisoned, and I really don't know how to rescue it. ”

"The rest of the things are all arranged by us!"

"You already knew, why didn't you tell me earlier?" For a long time, Lin Zhao asked softly. It was only now that he knew that he had so many secrets on him, and perhaps what others said was not enough to believe. But Gu Qi, that is the uncle who raised him, his words will naturally not be wrong.

Son of Renzong, this identity can't be wrong. Lin Zhao was surprised and shocked, but he had to accept it. At the same time, he thought of many questions, after all, this identity is too amazing, and there are too many related questions......

The iron-masked sect master said: "It was about when His Highness was wronged in Gyeongju that he learned about it, and he didn't tell His Highness that it was just using." At that time, I was afraid that His Highness would be difficult to accept, and I was also afraid that Your Highness was young and vigorous, and the news leaked! ”

"Leaked news?" Lin Zhao sneered, and seemed a little embarrassed to say.

"Yes!" The iron-faced sect master said: "The existence of His Royal Highness is a great threat to the legitimate surname of Zhao Zongshi's father and son's throne, so since the day Concubine Lin and His Royal Highness disappeared, they have not given up cutting the grass and eradicating the roots. Even if it is said today, Zhao Zongshi is dead, but if Zhao Ji and Gao Taotao knew that His Highness was alive, they would not be merciful, and we would also be for the sake of His Highness's safety. ”

"Zhao Ji ......" Lin Zhao sneered again, at first he wanted to achieve a good story with him as a loyal minister, but he didn't expect that they were uncles and nephews, and they were natural enemies.

"Then why are you telling me again today?"

The iron-masked sect master said: "First, it has aroused the suspicion of the prince today, and we must tell you bluntly. Second, it is also for the sake of the overall situation. ”

"The big picture? Your overall situation is not simple! "Seeing the Iron Mask Sect Master, as well as the size and quality of these manpower under him, Lin Zhao could probably guess that their existence and purpose were by no means simple.

"It's not our overall situation, it's His Highness's overall situation, it's Emperor Renzong's overall situation!" The Iron Mask Sect Master's voice was categorical.

"What's the big picture?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.

The iron-masked sect master said loudly: "Of course, it is the inheritance of the throne of the Great Song Dynasty, and it belongs to Your Highness!" ”

Throne!

Suddenly, Lin Zhao's heart suddenly stirred. When he came to the Great Song Dynasty, he may have all kinds of ideas, although he also longed for power. But the throne has never been thought of, but it really happened to him at this moment. It's so close to myself that I have to think about it......

After a long time, Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice, "Do you mean to rob Zhao Ji of the throne?" ”

"That throne should have belonged to His Highness!" The iron-faced sect master said: "Why did Emperor Renzong delay the establishment of a crown prince? It was not until he was critically ill that he agreed to let Zhao Zongshi take the throne. It was completely out of necessity, not willingly, because the first emperor had always wanted to find His Royal Highness and let his own son inherit the throne.

In the end, in order to inherit the Great Song Dynasty and avoid turmoil in the country, he passed the throne to Zhao Zongshi. But look at it, what has Zhao Zongshi done in the past few years of his reign? Is he a good emperor? How could he ever be filial to Emperor Renzong? ”

The iron-masked sect master said in a deep voice: "Emperor Renzong's bones are not cold, and Zhao Zongshi rushed to launch the 'Pu Discussion', wanting his biological father Zhao Yunrang to be honored as the emperor and enter the Taimiao. So where did he put Emperor Renzong? For this reason, he even persecuted the queen mother together with Han Qi, not thinking of his father and the emperor, and not respecting his mother, where is there a little filial piety at all! ”

Lin Zhao understood that Song Yingzong and Zhao Zongshi were indeed surnamed Liang Bo. During his four-year reign, almost nothing was accomplished, and the most colorful stroke in the history books may be the "Pu Discussion". In ancient times, where rituals and sacrifices were emphasized, that was problematic. It can be seen that the man in the iron mask is a loyal minister of Emperor Renzong, so he is naturally not used to seeing such a situation.

"Zhao Zongshi only reigned for four years and then died, which can be regarded as self-inflicted. His son Zhao Ji is so ambitious and wants to be a great and promising king, but he reuses Wang Anshi to make some changes and make the Great Song Dynasty miserable. In the long run, I am afraid that there will be a disaster of national destruction. Although the Iron Mask Sect Master's words were a bit serious, he was somewhat prejudiced against Wang Anshi's changes. However, it is an indisputable fact that the decline of the Northern Song Dynasty did begin with the Shenzong Dynasty.

The iron-faced sect master said: "What is even more annoying is that if there is a father, there must be a son, Zhao Ji has the same surname as his old son Zhao Zongshi. Gongzi has credited him many times, but last time, he actually connived and acquiesced in Wang Yan, Li Fugui and others to harm His Royal Highness, and even did not hesitate to instruct the soldiers of the forbidden army to frame Gongzi as perjury. Doesn't the son hate these? ”

This is a very good reason, Zhao Zongshi's father and son have been very unauthentic for two generations, and they have been sorry for Emperor Renzong and Lin Zhao. As the son of Emperor Renzong, Lin Zhao should naturally hate. Since the last incident, Lin Zhao has actually hated Zhao Ji very much, but he is the emperor and he is a courtier, and the matter of revenge can only be thought about.

But I didn't expect it to be like this! It stands to reason that he should be his imperial uncle, that is so ruthless and unjust, should he take revenge? Not just revenge, but also the throne......

After all, in ancient times, the throne still had a great attraction!

"They robbed His Highness of the throne, and now it should be returned. Not only that, but His Royal Highness is indeed more suitable than them to rule the Great Song Dynasty......" The iron-faced sect master said: "Your Highness's ability and mind in all aspects are enough to reign over the world, and let them continue to control the government, sooner or later it will be the appearance of decay and ruin." ”

He was just a traverser, with some foresight and a little cleverness, but Lin Zhao didn't expect to be so proud. But one thing is true, that is, there are many ambitions and aspirations in my heart, and if I am the emperor and control the world, it will be easy to achieve. Moreover, this throne originally belonged to him, so even if he had any ideas, it was reasonable and not excessive.

At this moment, Lin Zhao's heart moved.

Just plotting for the throne, where is it so easy? Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice, "What do you have?" Or how strong am I? ”

"We have the Bright Moon Sect, and His Highness's strength is ......" (To be continued.) )