The two kings in front of the royal temple clashed, so that the civil and military officials gathered here also directly made a judgment on the superiority of the two kings. Although Zhao Xiaoxi is older, Zhao Ji is younger. But the methods of the two of them, Zhao Ji undoubtedly fell behind.

Although among these ministers, there are those who hope that Zhao Xiaoxi will succeed to the throne, and there are also those who hope that Zhao Ji will succeed to the throne. But they all know one reason, that is, the sage who chooses the ability to succeed to the throne is the best choice for the Great Song Dynasty and the world.

Just when the psychological balance of the ministers began to tilt in favor of Cho Hyo-seok. The dragon commander uttered a questioning word. made the hundreds of officials present also feel that this Duanwang was so unscrupulous at a young age.

If he is really allowed to ascend to the throne, such an unscrupulous emperor will undoubtedly not be a blessing for the subjects under his rule. Even the ministers who support King Duan think that this prince is not famous for his gentleness?

Power drives people crazy, and the throne is even more insane. For the sake of the dragon chair on the seat, all negative emotions are put to the maximum. Zhao Ji, who was so young, dared to do something to wipe out the six ministers for the sake of a smooth succession.

Of course, some people don't believe that this thing could be done by Zhao Ji. But the Dragon Protector looked at Zhao Ji, who was sweating on his forehead, and said: "Your Royal Highness Duanwang, sometimes people take a wrong step, and the price they pay will be to fall into the abyss. Bring people in! ”

With the order of the dragon protector commander, several samurai who were also masked with black cloth appeared in the temple with a few people. Looking at the middle-aged literati led by him, Zhao Ji, who should have been weak-hearted, sat on the ground.

Without waiting for the dragon protector to lead the interrogation, he said in a panic: "It's none of the king's business, it's all his idea." This matter has nothing to do with this king, who is wronged. This king really didn't think about it, it's really none of my business to kill them! ”

Such a soulless move. There is no need to interrogate at all, everyone already has the answer in their hearts. The two Shangshu, who originally supported his succession, looked much more depressed. I don't understand, why King Duan even wants to kill them!

Just think about it, these supervising ministers are all dead, and the ministers are leaderless, and Duanwang, who has the support of many courtiers, succeeds to the throne. It seems to have become a matter of course. And others will not suspect Duanwang, after all, they support Duanwang.

Just as the Dragon Protector Commander was about to interrogate, Zhao Xiaoxi waved his hand and said, "Dragon Commander, forget it!" These people were sent to the prison and dealt with when the new emperor succeeded to the throne. The Jianghu people who participated in the assassination punished the three clans to follow suit. ”

Facing Zhao Xiaoxi's words, the dragon protector commander said in a timely manner: "Lord Wang, please forgive your subordinates for offending." Now the dragon guards are still under the orders of the emperor. The sins committed by these people. His subordinates were afraid to carry out the decrees made by the emperor when he was a prince.

If they want to pardon the lives of their six clans, they need to be ordered by the new emperor. Forget it, these people will be sent to the prison for the time being, and they will be punished after the new emperor succeeds to the throne. The families of the prisoners, all of them are taken into custody, and those who dare to escape from the city will be killed! ”

A group of black-clothed people bowed and said, "Obey!" ”

The statement of the dragon protector commander made the civil and military officials present. It also really shows their transcendent status. It seems that what he said earlier was only to obey the emperor's orders. It's not just a casual talk. It does take some guts to dare to ignore Cho Hyo-seok's words.

For this dragon commander not giving face, Zhao Xiaoxi was naturally a little angry. If you think about it, this person is very clever. Refuse to obey his royal orders, but clear the suspicion that the dragon guards are complicit with him. No wonder he can be the leader of the Dragon Guardians!

With these people who committed the crime of punishing the nine clans, all of them were escorted away. Zhao Xiaoxi said: "Queen Mother." Please also preside over the reading of the emperor's edict. Now that all the officials are here, the new emperor will be determined as soon as possible, and the hearts of the subjects can be calmed as soon as possible. ”

The Queen Mother is also very clear that she is a member of the harem. Perhaps only this time can she get some transcendent status. It's just that she can't compare to the Empress Dowager Gao, and she can't do such a thing as listening to politics at all.

If Zhao Xu left an heir, then she could still help the young emperor ascend the throne. But at present, Zhao Xu only has a few daughters, and there is no dragon son. This means that the position of emperor can only be born in the Zhao royal family in the end.

As the clansmen burned incense to tell the ancestors of the Zhao family, the edict that was enshrined was taken down by the queen mother. It was handed over to the elders of the clan, and the civil and military officials and the princes and nobles present all knelt down to listen to the edict.

With the sound of Fengtian's carriage sounding, everyone heard Zhao Xu's edict and really selected Zhao Xiaoxi, the second son of King Xu, as the new emperor. Wang Shiyue and others, a heart can be regarded as a complete let go.

On the contrary, the ministers who supported Duanwang Zhao Ji and other princes were sad in their hearts and understood that the general trend had gone. From now on, the Great Song Dynasty will enter the era of Zhao Hyo-seok. Once a son of heaven and a courtier, they are afraid that they will not have a bright future.

As a minister of the imperial court, choosing a side at such a time is a matter related to the life and death of the family and the future. Choose the right one, and the future family will enjoy all the grace. If you choose the wrong one, you will wait to be eliminated.

After reading the edict, the clan relatives said very modestly: "King Qiongzhou, thank you for the decree!" ”

Zhao Xiaoxi raised his hand to take the edict and said, "Minister, thank you!" ”

Accompanying Zhao Xiaoxi to get up, the rest of the civil and military officials quickly said: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

This thunderous voice of long live, accompanied by hundreds of officials and forbidden troops, reached the ears of the people who were looking forward to the new emperor's candidate. also diluted a trace of sadness, which made many people curious that the successor to the throne would be the prince.

Looking at the civil and military officials in front of him, Zhao Xiaoxi thought about today's scene. I thought it would be very proud, but now I found that there was a sense of loneliness in the heights.

Ignoring the shouts of hundreds of officials, Zhao Xiaoxi first helped the queen mother and the princess and her party, and finally came to Zhao Xu's ice coffin. Said with a slight gloom: "Little Liu, my cousin only understood today, your helpless move earlier.

Right now, they're all standing next to you, and your cousin is announcing his decision to them in front of you. From now on, the Queen Mother still enjoys the title of Queen Mother, and the princesses and princesses still live in the harem, and their treatment remains unchanged in the past.

Your child, the cousin will treat it as if it were gone. In the future, when they get married, my cousin will let them lead the horses and come to your mausoleum to inform you. So, you can rest in peace and go to heaven to fulfill your filial piety for your cousin and uncle of the Queen Mother! ”

The harem concubines, who have always been worried about the future and are only afraid of being lonely, are naturally grateful when they hear Zhao Xiaoxi's words. It was another kneeling and thanking voice, which made Zhao Xiaoxi feel sad.

For these concubines who are still in their prime, they enjoy the grace of the emperor. But once the grace is gone, they will be alone in this deep palace compound. It is good to have children with you, but it is not much better to live without children than to die.

With Mu Wanqing, he also feels that this inhumane rule seems to have to be abolished. Although the selection of show girls is to inherit the bloodline for the emperor. But in Zhao Hyo-seok's opinion, this kind of thing is too cruel for a girl.

In the future, in his harem, the concubines given by him must be approved by him. Now that they are still living in the palace and are not favored by the emperor, Zhao Xiaoxi will also be pardoned out of the palace and let them choose another good match to marry.

Even if the palace maids in the palace, in addition to the elderly, those palace maids who are still young will be sent away at that time. Even the eunuch system, which is also somewhat inhumane, is intended to be gradually abolished by Cho Hyo-seok.

Of course, this is just something that Zhao Xiaoxi thought of when he saw these Zhao Xu's concubines. Let Zhao Da personally escort the queen mother, and these imperial concubines back to the palace, he reappeared in front of the civil and military officials.

Taking a deep breath, he said calmly: "Zhongqing is flat!" ”

His previous actions were seen by these civil and military officials. There are indeed relatively few new emperors who can treat the concubines of the former emperor like this. This also means that the brotherhood between Zhao Xu and Zhao Xiaoxi is far beyond their expectations.

Looking at the civil and military officials who got up, Zhao Xiaoxi said again: "I have just ascended the throne, and there are many things, so I will arrange some things for the time being." Tired Zhuqing to fulfill his duties, restore the prosperous foundation of the Great Song Dynasty, and comfort the soul of the emperor and the sky.

The Ministry of Rites selected the auspicious day of the imperial road and arranged for the emperor to be buried in the imperial mausoleum. The title should be sealed, and the six departments will be handed over to the royal approval after discussion. This matter is in charge of the Ministry of Rites Shangshu and the Jiantian Siqing, and it will be arranged as soon as possible. Do you understand? ”

The secretary of the Ministry of Rites and the supervisor of the Heavenly Temple soon walked out of the team to receive the order. After Zhao Xiaoxi waved his hand, he retreated back into the team. The hundreds of officials began to wait again, and Zhao Xiaoxi issued the second will.

Especially Zhao Ji, who was sitting on the ground at the moment, was even more panicked, feeling that his limit had come. I am afraid that when Zhao Xiaoxi ascends the throne, it will be the day of his death. Looking at Zhao Xiaoxi's gaze, he trembled with fright.

Just when the ministers of civil and military affairs also wanted to know how Zhao Xiaoxi would deal with Zhao Ji. Zhao Xiaoxi came to Zhao Li, who was suffering from eye disease, and said with a slight sigh: "Xiao Jiu, I haven't seen you for a long time, and you have also become King Shen."

Now that Xiaoliu is gone, we, brothers, must respect and love each other in the future, so as not to be in vain Xiaoliu entrusted me to take care of you. Old Eleven, I made this big mistake, and at this moment, in the name of my brother, I want to hear your opinion. ”

I don't want the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs to think that he will kill these Zhao Xu's brothers as soon as he takes office. So, he wanted to ask this blind but clear-hearted cousin. After all, what he did after Zhao Xu's accident was indeed commendable.

Facing Zhao Xiaoxi's inquiry, Zhao Yan said with a little embarrassment: "Your Majesty, my brother doesn't dare to say anything about this matter. ”

Regarding Zhao Li's caution, Zhao Xiaoxi smiled bitterly: "I said before, now we are our own family to deal with our own affairs. As the elder brother of the eleventh, you have the right to discipline. Although he has made great mistakes, not punishing him is not enough to correct the law.

If he can be punished, he is young after all, and there is still hope for salvation. Although Xiao Liu is in the army, he has received information about him in Beijing and forming friends to camp the party, which is very sad. But I know that he still has you brothers in his heart! ”

As soon as Zhao Xiaoxi's words came out, Zhao Ji and several other princes all looked guilty. After all, after Zhao Xu left Beijing, they were more expecting Zhao Xu to have an accident, hoping for the opportunity to ascend to the throne.

But I didn't know that Zhao Xu saw all this in his eyes. If Zhao Xu doesn't die this time, I'm afraid that their life will not be easy after returning to Beijing. And right now, they still have a chance to live! (To be continued......)