The first thousand and thirty-four chapters of the highest realm of flickering
Zhao Huan saw that Song Huizong was so heartless that he didn't even give him a chance to speak. He was so angry and resentful that he almost cursed. Fortunately, Li Qi's eyes stopped him. This is not your East Palace. You have to do what you did just now.
He roared like this, let’s not talk about loyalty and filial piety, but it will definitely make people laugh.
At this time, Zhao Kai came over and saluted: "Brother, I haven't seen you for a year, are you still well? Cough cough cough---!"
Zhao Huan was slightly startled, and quickly helped Zhao Kai up and said: "Third brother, you are so weak, please go back to bed and rest quickly."
Geng Nanzhong also hurriedly came over to support Zhao Kai, came to the bedside, and asked Zhao Kai to lie down first.
Zhao Kai sighed softly and said: "Brother, the third brother is coming back this time, please don't--"
Before he finished speaking, Zhao Huan said: "Third brother, don't say anything anymore. Big brother understands. Now everyone is fleeing the capital, but you are thinking about me and my father. Just this innocent love
"Xin, if I don't understand anymore, then I really shouldn't have done it. If I want to blame you, I just blame you for being stupid."
Zhao Kai shook his head and said: "If I can't make up for the mistakes I made, even if I live in this world, it will be meaningless. I would rather die on the battlefield than live with this guilt."
The more he said this, the more embarrassed Zhao Huan felt, and he pretended to blame him: "Third brother, you and I are brothers. Saying this is just a joke."
Zhao Kai smiled slightly and said: "Brother is right, I am indeed a little out of touch." After a pause, he suddenly looked at Zhao Huan and said: "Brother, I just heard what my father said --- said ---
.”
Zhao Huan said: "You said you wanted to pass the message to me. I just heard it outside the door."
"It turns out that eldest brother has heard it." Zhao Kai sighed softly and said: "To be honest with eldest brother, I always feel that my father's move is a bit hasty. Of course, I am not saying anything wrong about eldest brother, nor any other intention, it is just a temporary move.
Changing the commander is a taboo for soldiers, let alone ---."
Zhao Huan didn't wait for him to finish his words. He sighed: "If we can win by changing the commander, then that's it. However, the Jin army is as brave as a tiger, and it took less than a month to fight from Yanshan Prefecture to Handan. We simply can't."
They are not rivals. There is no difference between staying or leaving."
Zhao Kai was stunned when he heard this, and quickly held Zhao Huan's hand and said: "Brother, don't be like my father anymore. If you leave too, then my country, the Song Dynasty, will be really in danger. I am willing to do this for you."
The eldest brother is charging into the battle. If the Jin army wants to enter Kaifeng, they must step over the body of the younger brother."
Zhao Huan felt very tangled in his heart after hearing this. He had actually made up his mind that he would never become the emperor, but Zhao Kai was so tough. He couldn't say anything, so he just said perfunctorily: "Let me think about it carefully.
Let’s talk about this later, let’s talk about it later.”
"Brother---."
Zhao Huan didn't wait for him to finish his words and said, "You haven't recovered yet. You should rest more and talk less. Brother will come to see you later." He felt ashamed to stay here any longer. After saying this, he stood up.
Just walked outside.
Li Qi glanced at Zhao Kai expressionlessly, and then followed Zhao Huan out.
When he came outside, Zhao Huan sighed softly and looked very troubled.
Li Qi secretly glanced at Zhao Huan and whispered: "Your Highness, there is no need to worry. Although the third prince is back, he has no power now and poses no threat to Your Highness."
Zhao Huan clicked his tongue and said dissatisfied: "Why are you still worried about this at this time?"
Li Qi blinked in astonishment and said in surprise: "Uh..., Your Highness, aren't you sighing because of this?"
Zhao Huan said angrily: "Of course not, I just--well, I would rather the third brother be the same third brother now. In that case, I don't have to feel so guilty."
"Ah? Your Highness, what do you mean by this?" Li Qi said blankly.
Zhao Huan said: "I have already decided, let my third brother take my place."
"What?"
Li Qi exclaimed, then lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness, are you confused?"
Zhao Huan said firmly: "I am very calm now."
Li Qi frowned and said: "But Your Highness, have you forgotten that the third prince had the intention to replace you? Aren't you worried at all?"
Zhao Huan sighed and said: "Didn't you see just now that the third brother has changed his mind a long time ago? If he has this intention now, then I will feel better. If anyone wants to be the emperor, I will not do it at all." do not mind."
Li Qi lamented and said: "Your Highness, you can't say that. If this is all the Third Prince's trick, then it is very likely that all this is his conspiracy. Then, he must still have a grudge against Your Highness. If he really becomes the emperor and defeats the Jin army, he will definitely take revenge on His Highness, and---and I will definitely not escape death."
You are obviously worried about your third brother retaliating against you. Zhao Huan glanced at Li Qi slightly, with a hint of blame in his eyes, and said: "You are called judging the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain."
Li Qidao: "If that's the case, I'd like to live a life for a while, just in case."
Geng Nanzhong also said: "Your Highness, I also think that the economy makes this statement reasonable. We must not have the intention to harm others, but we must have the intention to guard against others!"
After all, Zhao Huan had a soft ear, so he hesitated a little after hearing this. After pondering for a moment, he was really worried and said: "But if you go according to your plan, the third brother will not be able to become the emperor."
Li Qi shook his head and said, "Even so, I'm still worried."
Zhao Huan frowned and said, "Then what do you think we should do? All in all, I don't want to be the emperor now."
"In that case--" Li Qi pondered for a moment and whispered: "Your Highness, if my plan succeeds, then the Emperor will definitely take the Grand Master and the others south. In other words, His Highness's influence in the court will not be affected. Any changes will occur because of this, and His Highness has always served the Emperor. Even if the third prince is lucky enough to repel the Jin army, the Emperor's feelings for His Highness will not be shaken in any way. Therefore, His Highness only needs to consolidate one more force, then It’s safe.”
Zhao Huan hurriedly asked: "Which force?"
Li Qi's eyes flashed brightly and he said: "It's military power."
"military power?"
Zhao Huan raised his eyebrows.
Li Qi nodded and said: "Your Highness, think about it, the emperor has already planned to go to Jiangnan, no matter who takes on this important task. The emperor must leave the military power in Kaifeng, otherwise, if even the troops cannot be mobilized, then this battle will be impossible How else to fight? If it were anyone else, I wouldn't worry about it. It's just the third prince, so I'm not very relieved."
Although Zhao Huan already thought that Kaifeng could not be defended no matter what, he also felt that what Li Qi said was reasonable. He was just afraid of this, so he nodded slightly and said: "Then according to what you said, what should we do? Woolen cloth?"
Li Qi thought for a while and said: "Your Highness can recommend a confidant to help the third prince defend the city, and the minister can persuade the emperor to hand over the military power to this person. This way, it will be safe. If the third prince has no evil intentions. That would be great, but if he has evil intentions, he has neither military power nor power, so there is nothing to worry about."
Zhao Huan hummed and said: "This method is feasible. But who should be allowed to go?"
Li Qi pondered a little more and said: "Originally, Prince Guangyang was a good candidate, but I think the emperor will definitely take him with him, so---." When he said this, his eyes suddenly glanced to the side.
Zhao Huan followed his gaze and couldn't help but be stunned.
What are they looking at me for? Could it be ---? When Geng Nanzhong saw the two of them looking at me, his face turned green. He had been urging Zhao Huan to run away just now. It was obvious that he wanted to run away too, because if Zhao Huan did Emperor. Then he must stay in the capital, but the current situation seems to be different from what he thought. Zhao Huan is leaving, and he has to stay. This is really cheating!
Li Qi continued: "Geng Zhanshi has been with the prince for the longest time and is the person whom the prince trusts the most. This important task belongs to him. We can recommend Geng Zhanshi to be the prefect of Kaifeng, organize the army and the people to defend Kaifeng, and let the third prince If you hold the battle from behind, everything will be impeccable. No matter whether you can hold it or not, your highness, your position will remain unshakable."
Geng Nanzhong was so worried that he almost cried. Let alone people in his life, I am afraid he has never even killed a chicken. He may even be bleeding. Organizing soldiers and civilians to defend Kaifeng Mansion is simply the biggest joke in the world! He said hurriedly : "Economic Envoy, are you kidding me?"
Li Qi's eyebrows sank and he said: "It's about Geng Zhan. Although I, Mr. Li, am usually a fool, I can't joke about this matter." As he said that, he slapped Geng Nanzhong on the shoulder, almost knocking him out. This villain who was greedy for life and fearful of death was slapped down, and he said earnestly: "As the saying goes, you can raise an army for a thousand days and use it for a while. Now it's your time to take the field. I think Geng Zhanshi will definitely live up to His Highness's love for you." It’s a gift of cultivation.”
The tone was so tragic, as if he was talking to a dying person.
Geng Nanzhong wanted to die. He greeted all the eighteen generations of Li Qi's ancestors in his heart. He shook his head and said, "How can this happen? I--I have never led an army."
Li Qidao: "Hey, Geng Zhan, don't be humble in matters. Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, all those who have led the army have been literati. They have never fought in wars. Besides, you are only responsible for controlling military power. Of course, war matters are Leave it to the generals to charge into battle."
You said it so easily, then how could you---. Geng Nanzhong suddenly blinked his eyes a few times, changed the subject, and said: "It is my duty to be able to share the worries of His Highness, but my ability is limited, I am afraid that there will be I have a better candidate for your highness’ important matter.”
Zhao Huan asked: "Who?"
Geng Nanzhong turned his attention to Li Qi again.
Li Qi immediately said: "Geng Zhan, please don't talk nonsense. This matter is not a joke."
You are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust. Geng Nanzhong said: "Economic envoy is humble, you just said that I can do it, and the economic envoy is a hundred times better than me. Economic envoy, you are already serving as the commander of the guards and guards." Deputy Marshal Ma, if you leave, who will lead the Imperial Army? Moreover, the economy has enabled you to lead troops without any defeat---"
"I've only fought once, okay."
"That's better than Xiaguan! Xiaguan has never even been to the school grounds." Geng Nanzhong said with resentment: "Also, the affairs of the third prince had a lot to do with the economic envoy. There are economic envoys here.
This will definitely be able to ensure that in case of any eventuality. As the economic leader just said is very good, you can raise an army for a thousand days and use it for a while."
Li Qi hurriedly said: "If that's the case, then pretend I didn't say anything." Then he muttered: "I'm really asking for trouble."
Zhao Huan smiled slightly and said: "Li Qi, actually after listening to what you said, I already have a candidate in mind, and that person is you. Now around me, only you and Geng Zhan are the most trustworthy.
In terms of ability, Geng Zhan is far inferior to you in matters of talent, and he might really ruin something big. I won’t rest assured if he is left here, but you are both civil and military, brave, resourceful, and intelligent.
Moreover, if I recommend you, the other ministers will have no objections."
He thought to himself that if Zhao Kai really had different intentions, then Geng Nanzhong was no match for Zhao Kai. It would be better not to keep him here.
When Geng Nanzhong heard that he knew he was safe, he breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Li Qi, a bit gloating about his misfortune.
Li Qi said with a mournful face: "Your Highness, I am not afraid of death. It's just that I have Gaotang who is missing and I have a newborn son below me. I ---."
Zhao Huan interrupted him before he could finish his words and said: "Li Qi, you are the only person who can reassure me. Let's do this. Your wife and children can go to Jiangnan with me. And, if you arrive
If you really can't hold it back, don't force it. Keep the green hills and don't worry about running out of firewood. What I'm more worried about now is my third brother. I'm afraid he will really live and die with Bianliang City. I hope you will do it then.
can stop him."
Li Qi sighed bitterly: "Your Highness, to be honest, I tried to persuade my wives to go to Jiangnan a few days ago, but they refused. They even said that they would be where I am."
It turns out that you have been arranging a way out for a long time. Zhao Huan muttered to himself, but said: "Li Qi, just treat it as my king begging you. You must help me this time. This kindness, my king
I will definitely remember it in my heart.”
"Otherwise, let me think about it again." Li Qi said extremely reluctantly.
Zhao Huandao: "You should be clear about the current situation. There is no time for you to think about it."
Li Qi struggled for a long time, closed his eyes, wiped the corners of his eyes, and said: "Since His Highness said so, I have no choice but to obey. I just hope that Your Highness can promise me one thing."
Seeing that Li Qi agreed, Zhao Huan was very excited and said quickly: "Just say it."
Li Qi sighed: "No matter what the outcome is, I will definitely try my best to save my wife and children and send them to Jiangnan. If something unexpected happens to me, I will ask Your Highness to help take care of my wife and children. Don't let them be bullied."
His tone was sincere, and it was obvious that his words definitely came from the bottom of his heart.
Zhao Huan felt deeply guilty and felt a little sorry for Li Qi, but Li Qi was indeed the only candidate. He nodded and said, "I promise you, no matter what, I will not let them be harmed in the slightest."