As the end of his life is getting closer and closer, Zhao Hongqing now demands a quick word no matter what policy he implements.

He only hopes to use the remaining four years to build a country like an iron barrel for his children.

Even if your child is not a wise ruler after he ascends the throne in the future, he can still be a conservative king.

Some systems he went over and over again, thought over and over again, and only dared to promulgate after they were in line with current events.

It can be said that it is particularly relevant to the current era.

In the few years since he returned from the expedition, the government has been governed by the Qingming Dynasty, politics has been stable, the economy has recovered, culture has flourished, martial arts has prevailed, the people live and work in peace and contentment, recuperate and recuperate, improve the imperial examination system, benefit poor families, weaken the control of the wealthy families over the country, and at the same time stabilize the country.

The situation on the border is a prosperous time, and every effort is made to ease the conflict between the two ethnic groups.

In just a few years, he has accomplished something that none of the emperors of the Wei Dynasty, except Zhao Changqing, could accomplish. It is really amazing.

The main reason is that Zhao Hongqing himself can be regarded as a generation of heroes.

Royal Garden.

Zhao Hongqing was enjoying lunch with Queen Zhuge Linglong.

During the meal, Zhuge Linglong named several people, all of whom were descendants of the Zhuge family. In terms of seniority, they were all Zhuge Linglong's nephews and grandnephews.

Her meaning was very clear, that is, she hoped that His Majesty, the Emperor, could serve as a moderate official for them.

Although no one from the Zhuge family has entered the court as an official, they are very prestigious in the world and have a very good relationship with Jixia Academy.

It is considered a wealthy family.

Therefore, Zhao Hongqing declined the queen's offer on the grounds that the Zhuge family was completely self-sufficient.

Zhuge Linglong suddenly fell silent.

She always didn't like to talk to the emperor about this kind of thing, for fear of affecting his policies.

However, nowadays, the official system is reformed.

Although Xiao Xuanwu's rights were reduced, the rights of the Zhao clan were greatly increased.

This is a bad phenomenon.

Now Yuan'er is still traveling around the world. What if four years later, Yuan'er is weak and unable to gain a foothold in the court?

What should you do if you are oppressed by clan members?

Should we just endure it indifferently?

With the presence of Prince Changlin and the Prince Regent, two princes who held high positions and were deeply loved by the people, Yuan'er's future life would definitely be difficult.

At this time, we must cultivate some of our own forces to help Yuan'er gain a foothold in the court after ascending the throne.

Otherwise, things would be bad.

"I know what you mean. Don't worry. After I leave, I will let you listen to politics behind the curtain. Are you satisfied with this?" Zhao Hongqing said tepidly.

Hearing the sound, Zhuge Linglong quickly knelt down on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I have no selfish desires. I hope your Majesty will understand clearly."

Zhao Hongqing felt that today's lunch was hard to swallow, so he snorted and stood up to leave. Suddenly something occurred to him, he waved his sleeves and said to the queen who was kneeling behind him:

"The Emperor is still alive, and some clowns will never take advantage of Yuan'er's accession to the throne to cause trouble. Even if they want to act as monsters, they will have to wait until the Emperor passes away. But who can be sure that Yuan'er will live longer than the Emperor?

Long?

Also, since you, the Zhuge family, are far away from the court, you should not interfere with the affairs of the temple. I will never allow my relatives to have greater power. You... just do it well!"

In an instant, Zhuge Linglong burst into tears.

She suddenly thought of her father.

After dedicating one's life to death, doesn't it prove the Zhuge family's loyalty to the emperor?

August 6, seventeenth year.

Zhao Hongqing drags his sick body and goes to Kunlun Mountain to become a Buddhist monk.

However, the current fate of humanity is entirely controlled by Zhao Changqing.

Unless he dies, the fate of humanity will change hands.

None of the other emperors could inherit the fate of Taoism.

Because in this vast world, only Zhao Changqing is recognized as the co-leader of the human race.

After returning, Zhao Hongqing fell ill.

I can only stay in bed.

Sometimes he is clear and bright, sometimes he faints.

Anyone who knows that the Supreme Emperor brought great medicine to extend the emperor's life knows that the ten-year period is almost here.

Your Majesty, after all, he still failed to change his destiny.

Fortunately, during his lifetime, in the eyes of the people of the world, he accomplished meritorious deeds worthy of being granted Zen status.

Don't rashly declare Zen, as it will be mentioned by future generations.

Historical records record that after Emperor Taizong became a Zen official, he fell ill on the way and after returning to Luoyang, he was no longer able to manage politics.

Life and death hang on a thin line.

The weather is gradually turning colder.

The emperor was already showing signs of vomiting blood.

Queen Zhuge Linglong is by her side day and night.

Late one night.

Zhao Hongqing picked up the imperial edict under his pillow and handed it to Zhuge Linglong.

After the latter saw it, his face turned pale.

This imperial edict said that she should be buried with him!

"I originally thought about letting you be buried after my death. However, after thinking about it seriously, I really can't bear to let you go with me like this. You will not be willing to accept it, and I will feel that I owe you. So.

, Now I come to ask you, are you willing to follow me?" Zhao Hongqing braced himself and looked at Zhuge Linglong who was kneeling on the ground.

She took a deep breath and forced a smile, "If you want me to die, I have to die. I am your Majesty's person in life, and your Majesty's ghost in death. This will never change."

Although there was a sense of resentment during the conversation, she was telling the truth.

If doing so would make the emperor happy, then she would be willing to be buried with him.

It's just that I didn't say it clearly.

"That's all."

Zhao Hongqing lay flat on the bed and murmured: "Yuan'er can't live without a mother."

Dad is gone, and if mother is gone too, and the world is at a loss, who can Yuan'er rely on?

Who can be closer than mom and dad?

New Year's Eve.

Zhao Changqing came to see his children.

This will be the last time he sees his son.

The two talked all night long.

Zhuge Linglong also stayed in front of the palace gate all night.

They talked about some past events.

Zhao Changqing still vaguely remembered that Zhao Hongqing, who was still the prince at the time, was relatively young and always loved to follow him and He Ning. He also thought that when he was touring the world, he admired his admiration in front of the statue of Cao Shen at the border.

Dun teaches.

There is also the scene of holding Zhao Hongqing’s little hand and walking by the Huaihe River.

Now that little guy has grown up.

But, it’s time to leave.

"Father... I'm sorry for you..."

"Father, if there is a next life, I will still want to be your child."

After they finished speaking, the father and son burst into tears.

Zhao Changqing left.

For the last time before his death, Zhao Hongqing knelt down to him and cried bitterly, "Dad! My child is unfilial! When you grow old, the white-haired man will be given away to the black-haired man!"

Zhao Changqing almost couldn't hold back the tears in the inner courtyard of the palace.

The ninth day of March in the eighteenth year.

Zhao Hongqing's speech was no longer clear.

All civil and military officials knelt outside the palace.
To be continued...