The capital of the Great Song Dynasty, Bianjing.

Zhao Guangyi was anxious to ascend the throne as emperor the day after Zhao Kuangyin's death, and he was very proud to sit on the high dragon chair.

Above the court, looking at the civil and military officials below who bowed their heads and prostrate.

Under the world, it is not the king's land; On the shore of the land, it is not the king's minister.

What a spirit.

At first, I had to kill my second brother as a last resort, and there was guilt, pain and trembling.

When he ascended the throne in a hurry, everyone looked at him with trepidation and suspicion.

Gradually, under the guidance of Zhao Pu, he mastered the situation and did not use the method of wanton killing, because his throne was already questioned by many parties.

If Liu Jiyuan of the Northern Han Dynasty followed the example of the bloody elimination of dissidents, it would inevitably cause chaos and push the wavering people to the side of the King of Wei.

This is where Zhao Pu is clever.

Zhao Guangyi trusted him so much that the first thing he did after ascending the throne was to reappoint him as prime minister.

For those who support King Wei's side, it is also bright and dark, and all turmoil is resolved in the gentlest way.

Naturally, there will be many assassinations and expulsions in private, at least on the surface, the entire capital is relatively peaceful.

And all the courtiers are also watching, and what the whole country is waiting for is the attitude and choice of King Wei.

……

Zhao Ting deliberately returned to Beijing in a low-key manner, he and Yun Moxi took a carriage, only brought a few dozen personal guards, and returned to the capital calmly.

The carriage was driving on the streets of the capital, and he lifted the curtain to look out the window, and the streets were as calm as ever.

Although the new emperor ascended the throne, everything was simple during the national funeral, and the whole country was still defending the national funeral.

The shops that should have been opened were opened, and the pedestrians on the road were not flustered.

Except for some white mourning couplets and white lanterns hanging everywhere, there is no great joy, let alone great sorrow.

In the past, even though the second brother had all kinds of merits, everyone praised the Emperor Mingjun, but when people died, everything dissipated, who remembers? Who is still grieving?

Looking at everything outside, Zhao Ting was a little sad and a little comforted.

"Judging from the news received, the third brother and Zhao Pu handled it very well this time. Watching them behave like this makes me even less regretful about the choice I made. ”

Yun Moxi knew his thoughts, "I sometimes think that if you had married Zhao Zhiyin, maybe these things would not have happened." ”

"If you can't be with the people you love, what if you get the world?" He sighed.

A gentle kiss on her forehead, "With you, I'm satisfied!" It's like I've lived in vain all these years, and I've never had such a sweet warmth. Just because you're by your side, there's nothing you can do for that feeling. Without you, I don't know how to make the right choice, how to get through the painful loss of a loved one. ”

Smiling and leaning on his shoulder, she is not like this, as long as she can be with him safely, all the pain in the past is just an unforgettable memory.

All experiences are just the mark of life, in order to find better answers to make better choices.

Before I knew it, the carriage stopped.

"Your Highness, the palace has arrived." Outside, He Chong reported.

"I'll go to the palace first, you go back to the house and wait." Zhao Ting said.

Yun Moxi told uneasily, "Be careful!" Don't clash with him too much. ”

"Don't worry!"

Patting her hand for comfort, he got up and got out of the carriage.

When he saw the palace, his heart was infinitely sad. A few months ago, there was the most respectable person living in it, and every time he returned from victory, he always laughed and greeted him at the palace gate in person.

At that time, it was home, because it was inhabited by people who were like brothers and fathers.

But now it looks cold and desolate.

The red walls and green tiles, and the palaces are all like a monster, devouring people's hearts with hideousness.

For the first time, he felt disgusted here, and if he could, he would never want to step into it again, but it wasn't over yet, and he had to go in for the sake of loving himself and the people he loved.

After entering the palace, he did not go to see Zhao Guangyi first, but went directly to the Taimiao.

Zhao Kuangyin has already been buried, and the tablet has entered the Taimiao.

Along the way, the guards of the Praetorian Army looked at him vigilantly and nervously, but they didn't know how to deal with it, so they were only on guard from afar.

Walked into the Taimiao to retire all the guards and palace people, and locked themselves in the Taimiao.

The guards stationed outside faintly heard the sound of crying from inside.

……

Zhao Guangyi was discussing with several ministers in the imperial study.

Leng Xiao walked in, approached and whispered to the front that King Wei had entered the palace and went directly to the Taimiao.

With a tight heart, he looked at everyone, "All stand down!" Discuss again tomorrow, Zhao Aiqing stays! ”

Several ministers bowed down and withdrew.

"He's back." Zhao Guangyi said in a bit of a panic.

"How many people did you bring?" Zhao Pu asked, and he guessed a few points just now by looking at his expression.

"I only brought a few dozen of them. The army obeyed the holy decree and stayed at Yanmen Pass. ”

Zhao Pu was also a little surprised, and he was ready for King Wei to rebel, but he didn't expect Zhao Ting to make such a move.

Shen said: "Could it be that King Wei has no heart to rebel at all?"

"He dared to leave the army to enter the palace alone, if there was not any conspiracy, he would have no objection." I also hope so, I am indeed a little jealous of this younger brother in my heart.

"King Wei has always been good at scheming, it is not so simple, Your Majesty should not be careless." Zhao Pu reminded.

Zhao Guangyi's heart was in turmoil, and this feeling of fear and worry made him feel like he was on pins and needles.

Although he has only been on the throne for a short time, he has experienced unprecedented supreme authority on this throne.

The feeling of being on top, all the money beauties, all the good things are at your fingertips.

Even Xu Su, who was once afraid of the emperor's brother and didn't dare to cheat with him anymore, can now blatantly announce that he comes to bed every night, who dares to say a word?

All this is the right to reach, has made him addicted to it.

Once there are any more people and things that threaten the throne, there will be no more hesitation and softness.

Hearing Zhao Pu's words, he thought it was true, hardened his heart and gritted his teeth, "Since it's a disaster, why don't you take him into the palace alone, and don't do it twice." ”

"No!" Zhao Pu raised his hand to stop it.

"At present, we do not know about the deployment of King Wei. Now the whole country is waiting and watching, and if the king of Wei is not handled properly, it will cause turmoil. What's more, King Wei's martial arts, if he can't hit with one blow, he will startle the snake and give him an excuse to rebel. ”

"How about that?"

According to Weichen, when King Wei entered Beijing alone, he had no intention of directly using force. Why not take the opportunity to encircle, and those who support King Wei can also be subdued without much effort. ”

"Is it really possible?" Zhao Guangyi was a little hesitant, and he always felt like a fish in his throat if he didn't kill Zhao Ting.

"The first emperor died suddenly, and the authenticity of the edict was questioned, and there were already many rumors in private, and some forces were also ready to move. If the king of Wei is encircled at this time, as long as he gets his support, it will be confirmed that the edict is true. Who will dare to oppose it then? ”

nodded, "What Zhao Aiqing said makes sense." ”

"When Your Majesty sits firmly on the throne and slowly cuts off the wings of King Wei, if he has no more disobedience at that time, even if he wants to get rid of it, it will be like pinching an ant."

Listening to the thigh, the mood suddenly improved, "Just do what Aiqing said!" ”

Zhao Pu took out a list from his sleeve and handed it over, with the names of courtiers and generals who had supported or been promoted by the King of Wei in the past.

The two discussed for a while how to deploy, let these officials rise and fall secretly, and gradually weaken the power of King Wei's faction.

After everything was discussed, Zhao Pu retreated.