"My brother's filial piety is unparalleled in the world!" Zhao Heng's pupils shrank rapidly, as thin as two steel needles. However, under the slanting light of the setting sun, he did not attract anyone's attention.
His and Zhao Yuanfen's mother died early, and Empress Dowager Li was kind to them in raising them.
The Liao army reached the edge of the Yellow River and disturbed the two stepmothers. Zhao Yuanfen was so enthusiastic that he wanted to lead his troops to chop off the heads of several Liao generals to vent his anger on his stepmother. This move was quite normal among the people.
However, when things come to the royal family, too normal means abnormal.
The father of the two brothers, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Guangyi, although his campaign against the Liao Dynasty failed miserably, he personally led the army into battle and fought all the way to the banks of the Gaoliang River outside Nanjing (now the Xizhimen area of Beijing).
The uncle of the two brothers, Zhao Kuangyin, Taizu of the Song Dynasty, used a cooked copper stick to conquer the world. Together with the three brothers Chai Rong and Zheng Ziming, they defeated the Northern Han Dynasty in Gaoping, and the Khitan army fled.
But now, the Khitans are marching south with overwhelming troops, and Emperor Yelu Longxu's golden tent has already arrived outside Zhending City for several months. Zhao Heng, as the third emperor of the Song Dynasty, has yet to leave Bianliang City.
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King Yong Zhao Yuanfen was courteous to virtuous people, made friends with noble people, and was considerate of the people. He had long won the reputation of the "Four Wise Kings".
Because the Liao army had disturbed the Queen Mother, she resolutely invited her to fight, but she lost the battle. This was also a sign of "praise for her filial piety and her loving mother's care."
If he wins the battle, with the power of victory and the support of the soldiers of the three armies, he will look back at Bianliang. As an elder brother, I am afraid he will have to abdicate in favor of someone better!
"Brother Emperor praised me highly, but I am so ashamed of myself!" After seeing Zhao Heng praising him, there was nothing more to say. King Yong Zhao Yuanfen smiled again and cupped his hands, showing undisguised uprightness and freedom in his movements, "Just now
The younger brother was chatting with his mother to relieve his boredom. He heard from her old man that when the emperor's uncle was in power, his father was the commander, and he conquered the country for him. Now that the country is facing a national crisis, the emperor's brother is in the country and cannot leave Bianliang easily.
.My brother, go to Hebei to fight. In addition to giving a birthday gift to my mother, I can also let the Khitan monarchs and ministers know that I, the son of the Zhao family, have not lost the glory of my father's generation!"
'So after my uncle died of illness, his father inherited his throne, and his biological son was scared by his father and committed suicide by taking poison!' Zhao Heng quickly answered in his heart, but a happy smile appeared on his face, "My brother is so generous and heroic, so that
I feel ashamed of myself as a brother. It’s just..."
After a deliberate pause, he sighed and said, "It's just that the Eighteenth Route Forbidden Army has already followed the arrangements of Kou Zhun and others, either to attack the Liao cavalry in Hebei, or to set up defenses along the Yellow River to prevent the Liao army from sending detours southward. I am at this moment
Sending you out will not only not help you, but it will also cause you to go out and make the soldiers confused!"
"Brother Emperor has misunderstood Brother Chen!" Zhao Yuanfen was hit with a soft nail, but he was not discouraged. He continued to explain with his hands raised, "Brother Emperor has little ability, how dare he command the three armies for Brother Emperor? Brother Chen just wants to go into battle to kill the enemy and serve the Emperor.
The brothers share their worries and vent their anger for the mother. The emperor's brother sends his brother to any of the various forbidden forces in Hebei to serve as a battalion commander. I can guarantee that he will only do what is within his duty and will never do anything to the leaders.
The Lord will direct you!"
'You are the Four Wise Kings, even if I ask you to be the governor. If you say it, which of the soldiers and horses of the Forbidden Army would dare to turn a deaf ear?' Zhao Heng retorted quickly in his heart. On the surface, he still maintained a straight face.
The image of a kind and generous eldest brother, "My brother is joking, you are both civil and military. If I let you be a battalion commander, wouldn't you be looked down upon by everyone in the world? Don't mention this again, military and national affairs are not yours.
My brother can settle the matter with just a few words in the palace."
"My brother, I can take only the guards from Prince Yong's Palace with me, in the name of patrolling the front line for my brother. Five hundred guards can just form a knight's battalion." Zhao Yuanfen refused to give up and continued to beg for approval.
"As I said, even I can't settle major military and national affairs with just one word!" Zhao Heng didn't want to linger on endlessly, so he suddenly put on a serious face and emphasized loudly.
Immediately, he quickly slowed down his tone and added softly, "Your ambition and filial piety are both commendable. If you insist on going to Hebei, you can mention it at the next morning court. If Kou Zhun, Wang Qinruo and others don't stop me, I will let you
What's wrong with leading an army by yourself? But Kou Laoxi's temper makes me shy away sometimes when I see him. If you were to serve as the commander of an army without the court's approval, he would dare to send someone to control you even if you had already reached Chanzhou.
Get your seal back!"
"This..." King Yong Zhao Yuanfen's expression changed again and again. In the end, he could only nod helplessly, "What the emperor said is that I was really too impatient just now. After I go back, I will prepare to make excuses. I will go to court tomorrow morning.
, in front of Kou Zhun and others, ask the emperor for a tassel!"
Zhao Heng smiled and waved his hand gently, "I have important matters to discuss with Kou Zhun and other important ministers tomorrow. I have already issued the order in the morning. You can prepare for one more day and mention it at the morning meeting the day after tomorrow! Otherwise, Kou Zhun, Wang Qinruo and others will join forces to block it.
At that time, I was so angry that my teeth itched, but I had no words to convince them."
After saying that, he quickly added, "I still have something to do, so I'll leave first. It just rained and the ground is slippery, so walk slower. Although this is the inner palace, when will I not allow you to come in?"
Yes? You don’t have to rush in and out every time. It doesn’t matter if you hit me. If you accidentally hit a tree or wall, my mother will definitely feel distressed if she finds out."
"Brother, please retire. I will be careful." Zhao Yuanfen's face turned red and he bowed in agreement. "Brother, please retire. The road is slippery on rainy days, so please be careful where you step."
Although he was Zhao Heng's younger brother, he still had to abide by the courtesy of a courtier. Therefore, until Zhao Heng's back disappeared, he slowly turned around and started walking again.
The sun was about to set, and the sunset glow was like fire. The red skylight, together with the shadows cast by the tree trunks, fell on his face, making his face flicker between bright and dark, red and white, and his figure erratic like a ghost.
He had played in this palace since he was a child, and he was very familiar with every plant and tree inside.
However, just because Zhao Heng was the third child, he ranked fourth. After his eldest brother suffered from brain disease and his second brother died of illness, Zhao Heng became the master of the palace.
And if he wants to come in again, he must be summoned by his mother in advance, and he is not allowed to bring anyone with him except his wife and underage children.
This is not fair. Apart from age, how else can Zhao Heng be as good as him in terms of knowledge, wisdom, ambition and martial arts?
The Emperor of the Liao Kingdom went on an expedition in person, but Zhao Heng cowered in Bianliang City and did not dare to fight in person. He even discussed with Wang Qinruo a few days ago about moving the capital to Jiangnan to prepare for unexpected events. This brought shame to Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong.
As a son and grandson of the Zhao family, he, Zhao Yuanfen, cannot sit idly by and watch as his uncle and father's spirit in heaven suffers such a shame and humiliation.
Drinking horses by the sorghum river, watching the Liao capital and going to Beijing, this is the immortal ambition of the men of the Zhao family.
He dare not forget and is willing to pay any price for it!
