Empress Dowager Gao, who served three generations of emperors, was finally unable to resist the erosion of the years, and swallowed her last breath in Zhao Xiaoxi's arms. And it wasn't until the moment of her death that she handed over the command of the secret guard formed in the Taizong period to Zhao Xu.

In addition, the old people from the royal temple, several elders of the three dynasties of this dynasty, and several royal relatives were invited to issue the posthumous instruction that Zhao Xiaoxi should not be punished after her death. If Cho Hyo-seok intends to leave, he must let go of his last words to leave Beijing.

For this imperial grandmother to protect herself when she was dying, Zhao Xiaoxi was naturally moved to tears. But this kind of affection for grandchildren fell into the eyes of the ministers and relatives of the emperor present, and Zhao Xu, the monarch, seemed to have little face.

It is said that people die like lights going out, but Zhao Xu swallowed the last breath of Empress Dowager Gao, and just knelt by the eaves of the bed and was silent. Compared with Zhao Xiaoxi, he was also speechless, but tears were pouring out, and the superiority of the two was immediately clear.

Thinking of the evaluation of the empress dowager in history, Zhao Xiaoxi knows very well that this grandmother is the master of the harem, but she acts very frugally, and the management of the harem is also fair and just, especially restraining the royal relatives and not bullying others.

In addition, she learned from the decline of feudal ethics and morality during the Five Dynasties period, and the powerful ministers and military generals were rampant. Even the lessons of the usurpation of the throne, while strengthening the centralization of power, paid special attention to propagating the Confucian concept of feudal etiquette and morality.

It can be said that the Great Song Dynasty can have today's situation, and the empress dowager has done a lot of things. So much so that after her death, many people also wept bitterly, and both inside and outside the imperial city wore linen and filial piety for her to commemorate her merits as the empress dowager.

Because of the funeral of the Empress Dowager Gao, the Great Song Dynasty Hall was also immersed in a sad atmosphere. When the news reached the border gates, all military operations had to be stopped, and the cavalry also wore white scarves and black uniforms.

Seeing this situation, Daliao, who was also nervously mobilizing troops, also felt relieved. This time. The constant harassment of the cavalry and the border army did pose a great threat to them.

The civil strife was not settled, and the border was full of war clouds, and Yelu Hongji also felt exhausted. This rebellion dealt him a big blow. But he knew very well that Da Liao was the most important thing at this time. Or to quell civil strife.

It's just that the civil strife is not so easy to quell down, the encroachment of the Jurchen tribes, coupled with the counterattack of the remnants of the rebel tribes. The entire Great Liao seems to have fallen into a situation of siege on all sides, and even Yeluqi's death was only a long sigh from Yeluhongji.

Although Zhao Xu resented the imperial grandmother's restraint on him, he finally gave Empress Dowager Gao an extremely honorable burial ceremony. Named Empress Xuanren Shenglie, she found an auspicious day to bury her in the Emperor's Mausoleum.

Except for Wang Shizi, who was in Beijing, all of them attended. The rest of the princes who were released out of Beijing. rushed back to the capital, only to attend the burial ceremony. And Zhao Xiaoxi was also praised by many old ministers at this funeral.

From the funeral of the Empress Dowager Gao to the burial, Zhao Xiaoxi never gave up, and always knelt in the mourning hall to guard the spirit. According to the news from the Empress Dowager's personal eunuch, the county prince died from the Empress Dowager Gao, and he did not say a word before he entered the water.

Such sincere filial piety, any elderly minister. I can't help but say 'filial son and grandson'. But in addition, many people are also starting to worry. What will the emperor in power do to him next?

At the moment when the tomb was closed, Cho Hyo-seok, who had persisted for seven days and seven nights. Finally, in front of the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, as well as the princes and nobles who rushed over, he fell unconsciously.

This poured out the civil and military ministers at the funeral scene. I was also taken aback. At this time, the one in King Xu's Mansion is said to be sad and his time is running out. If this emperor also passed away, what would others think of Zhao Xu?

The Empress Dowager had just died, and the only imperial uncle of the Great Song Dynasty had also passed away. Even if the matter is not Zhao Xu. But what do others think? Others will only say that this young man is too indifferent and ruthless, and even the emperor's uncle is persecuted to death.

Waiting for the accompanying imperial doctor, after treating Zhao Xiaoxi, he said: "Official, the prince of the county should be fine." It's just that during this time, he didn't sleep and dripped, which caused him to be extremely weak at the moment. Carry it back and rest for a while to recover. ”

With these words, the ministers of civil and military affairs who were gathered on the side couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even Zhao Xu, who had complicated feelings about Zhao Xiaoxi, felt a little lighter in his heart, and ordered the people of Xu Wangfu to carry him back to the palace to recuperate.

ended this state funeral, and Zhao Xu finally became the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty. But many ministers of civil and military affairs felt that the emperor, who should be happy to be in power, seemed to have become more and more indifferent.

Many times, this emperor would come to the palace where the Empress Dowager Gao lived after the next dynasty. This phenomenon also made Zhao Xiaoxi, who was recuperating at home, understand that Zhao Xu would finally wake up.

It seems that all the power of the Great Song Dynasty is in one, but who knows that it is necessary to govern a big world. Wouldn't it be easy?

In the past, when Empress Dowager Gao was alive, Zhao Xu, the emperor, was relaxed, and it could even be said that he was leisurely. But now, without the help of the Empress Dowager Gao, Zhao Xu finally realized what it means to be in a situation where the height is unbearable and helpless.

As there is a saying in later generations, some things are not cherished until they are lost. Presumably Zhao Xu's mood is like this at this moment, he finally understands how good it is to have an imperial grandmother to help him.

Now that you are the lord of a country, everything he does and every will he makes involves the life and death of thousands of people. The battle between the old and new ministers made Zhao Xu feel an incomparably headache.

At this time, Zhao Xiaoxi finally entered the palace again and met Zhao Xu, who was a little tired. put forward the plan to leave the imperial city, he didn't want to treat people in this capital anymore, and he didn't have a sense of humanity and belonging.

Looking at Zhao Xiaoxi's calm face, Zhao Xu spoke: "Are you really unwilling to stay?" ”

Listening to Zhao Xu's words, Zhao Xiaoxi said very calmly: "Back at the official house, Weichen feels too tired and plans to rest for a while." And at this time, Weichen must also leave at that time. If you don't leave, I'm afraid it will make it more difficult for the official family! ”

Oh, yes! Recently, those newly promoted ministers of civil and military affairs are agitating Zhao Xu to replace the commander of the cavalry. This cavalry army formed by Zhao Xiaoxi has now become the fragrance in the mouths of the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military ministers.

In order to control this cavalry army, which is currently the strongest in the Great Song Dynasty, Zhao Xu did not refuse this rotation. But for Zhao Xiaoxi, how can he accept it at will? If you don't leave, is it an eyesore to stay in the capital?

When Zhao Xu heard this, he finally relented and said, "You can go, but Uncle Huang and Prince Xu must stay." ”

Regarding this question, Zhao Xiaoxi continued to say very calmly: "The official family, Weichen's father, even if he wants to, he can't leave now. But my brother, as well as my mother, and Weichen will all be taken away. Even if the official family does not agree, Weichen will take them away sooner or later. ”

Zhao Xu, who heard this, was furious, slapped the table and said, "Zhao Xiaoxi, don't force me!" ”

In this regard, Zhao Xiaoxi still said with that expression: "Wechen doesn't dare, Wechen is just stating a fact." If the official family insists on putting them under house arrest in the imperial city, we will only have to meet in arms when we meet again in the future. ”

Listening to Zhao Xiaoxi's words, Zhao Xu, who mastered the secret guard, had a better understanding of Zhao Xiaoxi's strength. He knew very well that in this situation, if Zhao Xiaoxi rebelled, even if he could not threaten his throne, it would make the Great Song Dynasty unstable.

According to the analysis of the Dark Guard Commander, letting Zhao Hyo-seok leave is the best choice. At least from the current situation, Zhao Xiaoxi will use more of the strength at hand to deal with the countries of Fanbang and contribute to the Great Song Dynasty.

If these forces are transferred to the Great Song Dynasty, the situation will become very serious. The most important thing is that even if it is the secret guard of the imperial family formed during the Dazong period, it is not possible to completely find out the strength in Zhao Xiaoxi's hands now.

In addition to knowing that Zhao Xiaoxi has many people in the rivers and lakes to work for him and set up a spy organization similar to a secret guard. Several powerful horse bandits outside the country are also directly under the command of Zhao Xiaoxi's henchmen.

Faced with such a situation, Zhao Xu finally couldn't help but say, "Okay, since you want to leave, then follow me far away." Get lost! ”

For Zhao Xu, who was angry again, Zhao Xiaoxi seemed to be still like that, and arched his hand: "Xie Guanjia, Weichen retires!" ”

At the moment when he stepped out of the imperial study, Zhao Xiaoxi stopped and said, "Little Liu, I will not go against you in your lifetime." You may rest assured, no matter what you think of me, but I still treat you as a brother. Take care! ”

Leaving this sentence, Zhao Xiaoxi simply left the imperial study and returned to King Xu's mansion. He didn't say goodbye to any of the ministers of the imperial city, and told the people of the Xu Palace's mansion to pack up their things and prepare to leave the capital for the next destination.

As for the middle-aged man who pretended to be King Xu Zhao Hao, I don't know if he was not in good health, or if this kind of impersonation was too frightened. According to the news learned from the imperial doctor, this middle-aged man is only afraid that he will not live long.

Faced with this situation, Cho Hyo-seok could only leave it in the imperial city. And from the news known from history, this King Xu seems to have passed away due to illness shortly after the death of Empress Dowager Gao.

It seems that this pretending middle-aged man finally saved his father from the disaster. That let him enjoy it, and the thick burial of the royal family is also a blessing from the previous life. As for Zhao Hao's return in the future, I don't know what month that year!

Just as Zhao Xiaoxi was about to leave the city, a team of imperial city forbidden troops rushed over. That Zhao Xu's personal eunuch suddenly screamed: "Lord Jun, wait a minute! The official family has a will! ”

Hearing that there was a holy decree, Zhao Xiaoxi was stunned for a moment, quickly turned over and dismounted and said, "Weichen takes the decree!" ”

At the gate of this city, the little eunuch read out Zhao Xu's will. Hearing that he, the king of the county, had become a prince with real power, Zhao Xiaoxi was also a little surprised. But for this prince's fiefdom, Zhao Xiaoxi couldn't help but show a wry smile.

After a little hesitation, Zhao Xiaoxi still accepted the order to thank him. Because he felt that with this title, it seemed to be a good thing for him. And with an exclusive territory, wouldn't it be better to develop power? (To be continued......)