Chapter 154: Zhao Yingluo's Plans
After a meal in Yangzhou, Zhao Yingluo had a deeper foresight of the upcoming changes in her heart.
She did not take action immediately, but asked Wen Boyuan to take the lead and find out the exact location of Han Shizhong's wife's detention.
This arrangement is not only to ensure that the action is foolproof, but also to give yourself more time to think about each next step.
Yangzhou City, a once prosperous city, is now much depressed because of the haze of war.
The streets are sparsely populated and most of the shops are closed.
Zhao Yingluo walked alone in the city, her eyes inadvertently swept every corner, and the thoughts in her heart were surging like a tide.
Walking to a teahouse, she stopped.
Although the teahouse is simple, there are a lot of tea customers gathered at the moment.
Zhao Yingluo turned sideways slightly and walked in. She chose a window seat and sat down, okay, and listened to the tea guests' discussions.
"Have you heard? The official family is in big trouble this time. A tea guest said mysteriously.
"Oh? What's going on? Another man approached curiously.
"It's not because the official family colluded with the Jin Kingdom and the Great Xia Kingdom to attack their sister Zhao Yingluo." The first tea guest lowered his voice, "Do you say that this official family is dizzy, how could he do such a thing?" β
"Not really! Princess Zhao Yingluo is the heroine of our Great Song Dynasty, wouldn't the official family destroy the Great Wall by doing this? Another said indignantly.
Zhao Yingluo listened to the discussions of the tea guests, and couldn't help but feel a warm current in her heart. She didn't expect that her reputation among the people would be so high. Although these tea customers are just ordinary people, their eyes are bright and they can see the changes in the situation.
"You say, will the official family really plant it this time?" Another tea guest joined the discussion.
"I'm hanging! Princess Zhao Yingluo and General Han Shizhong are not vegetarians. This time, they asked the official family in the name of 'Qingjun's side', and I think the official family is more than lucky. The first man shook his head and said.
"Not necessarily. After all, the official family is the king of a country, and he holds the military power in his hands. No matter how powerful Zhao Yingluo and Han Shizhong are, they are just courtiers. Another person offered a different view.
"Humph! Military power? If the official family really has the ability, how can they let the Jin Kingdom and the Great Xia Kingdom bully them? I see, if the official family does not admit their mistakes and relents this time, I am afraid that they will not even be able to keep the throne. The first said disdainfully.
The discussion among the tea guests became more and more intense, but Zhao Yingluo always remained calm. She knew that although these discussions were just after-dinner chatter, they represented the aspirations of the people. She strengthened her belief - to replace Zhao Gou, the incompetent emperor, and set up a new monarch to lead the Great Song Dynasty to glory.
At this moment, Wen Boyuan returned. He brought back the exact news about the detention of Han Shizhong's wife. Zhao Yingluo immediately stood up after hearing this, her eyes flashing with determination. She knew what to do next.
"Wen Boyuan." Zhao Yingluo called in a low voice, "You immediately go and contact General Han Shizhong and tell him that I already know his wife's whereabouts." Reassure him that I'll find a way to get her out. β
"Yes!" Wen Boyuan replied and turned to leave.
Zhao Yingluo walked out of the teahouse and returned to the street. She had already made a decision in her heart - not only to rescue Han Shizhong's wife, but also to replace the supreme ruler of the Great Song Dynasty.
She believes that only in this way can Da Song be revived.
As night fell, the city of Yangzhou fell into silence.
But behind the silence there is an undercurrent. Zhao Yingluo returned to her residence and began to plot.
She knew that it would not be easy to overthrow Zhao Gou's rule, and she needed to be fully prepared.
In Lin'an City, Zhao Gou, who had been tired for a day, fell asleep in fear.
In the palace, Zhao Gou was dreaming. He dreamed that he had defeated Zhao Yingluo and Han Shizhong and regained power. However, just when he was triumphant, the situation reversed in the dream.
"Official! Oh no! Zhao Yingluo staged a coup d'Γ©tat! A chamberlain rushed in in a panic and shouted.
"What?!" Zhao Gou jumped up from the bed all of a sudden, his face turned pale, "This... How is this possible?! β
However, the facts are already in front of us.
Zhao Yingluo's army has already stormed the palace, and they are searching for Zhao Gou's whereabouts.
Zhao Gou knew that he had no way to escape, and he sat on the ground in despair.
At this moment, Zhao Yingluo walked in.
She looked at Zhao Gou, who was sitting on the ground trembling, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes.
"Brother Huang, you didn't expect to have today, did you?" Zhao Yingluo said slowly, "You used to be the king of a country, and you held great power. However, because of your greed and cowardice, you pushed Da Song into the abyss. Everything today is your own fault! β
Zhao Gou raised his head weakly and looked at Zhao Yingluo.
He knew that he had lost completely. He not only lost the throne and power, but also lost the hearts and dignity of the people.
"I... I was wrong..."Zhao Gou said in a low voice, "I am willing to abdicate and make way for Xian... I just ask you to spare my life..."
However, Zhao Yingluo's delicate face looked a little terrifying because of her hideousness, "Spare you?" If you are spared, you will inevitably be in trouble, but it is not beautiful. It's better to solve you once and for all. β
After saying this, Zhao Yingluo pulled out the firearm and aimed it at Zhao Gou, who was paralyzed on the ground.
Zhao Gou was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, he wanted to shout but couldn't.
Just as he was about to start, he felt someone call him softly.
When he opened his eyes, he realized that it was a dream, and his mouth was dry and he was drenched in sweat.
"Someone! Come! β
Wei Chaoxian, who was waiting outside the hall, hurriedly came in, "Official." β
"How many days is it?"
"Back to the official's house, it's already late time, it's time for the court."
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Above the main hall, because of yesterday's nightmare, Zhao Gou's mood was particularly bad.
"Is there any news from Zhao Yingluo?"
Qin Hui came out of the column and said, "There is no movement, but there is news from Yangzhou, saying that Han Shizhong has retreated thirty miles to the village. β
After hearing the news, Zhao Gou's mood improved slightly, Han Shizhong may have been forced to serve Zhao Yingluo, if he was allowed to be a high-ranking official, he should still serve the imperial court.
Even if he is not loyal to the imperial court, as long as the imperial court controls his wife and children, he will not be able to make any waves.
"The edict is passed on to Han Shizhong, as long as he returns to serve the imperial court......"
However, before he finished his words, the Imperial City Si Lan Gui stepped into the main hall with a somewhat serious expression.
"Chen Qiguan's family, Han Shizhong's wife Liang Hongyu was robbed! After many investigations, the minister found that Her Royal Highness the princess infiltrated Yangzhou, killed the guards, and took Liang Hongyu out of Yangzhou City. β
When Zhao Gou heard the report, a mouthful of old blood almost didn't spurt out, "How can it be so easy for her to rob people?" β