Chapter 256 Zhao Yingluo calls herself a loner
At this moment, the commander in front of the palace, Wen Boyuan, raised his head and spoke loudly, shocking the entire court: "Your Highness, the princess, has repelled the golden thieves several times, which has stabilized the borders of our Song Dynasty and inspired the people. This is an unparalleled achievement." ! Moreover, the method of high-quality seeds presented by the princess has saved the people of Li from dire straits. This kind of kindness is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people! And the princess' reform of the imperial examination has given the talented people from poor families a chance to fly high, which will benefit the future. , The merits of Her Majesty the Princess are worthy of comparison with the Empress Wu of the Tang Dynasty, so why should she not be the emperor?"
As soon as Wen Boyuan said this, everyone in the civil and military court was in an uproar, but they had to admit that every word Wen Boyuan said was a solid fact.
Without the princess to turn the tide, the Song Dynasty would have been a place of subjugation under the iron heel of the Jin people, and the people would have suffered from hunger. What Her Royal Highness the Princess has done has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
However, after all, there were still some veterans in the court who abided by ancient precepts. In their view, the position of emperor must belong to a man, and it was simply deviant and unprecedented for a woman to become emperor.
One of the stubborn imperial censors argued with a red face: "In the past, has there ever been an example of a woman proclaiming the emperor? This is an act that subverts the Yin and Yang universe and must not be done! The old minister suggested that Her Royal Highness the Princess can proclaim herself emperor and take charge of power. , is called nine thousand years old, and he can wear a crown to show his dignity when he goes to court. However, the prince Zhao Min must return to the throne. After he takes charge, all government affairs should be returned to him. "
As soon as the imperial censor said this, the doubtful courtiers suddenly felt a little more confident, and they all agreed: "What the imperial censor said is absolutely true! Such a compromise method not only takes into account the noble status of the princess. It is a strategy that has the best of both worlds."
Zhao Yingluo sat on the dragon chair and listened calmly to the discussions of the courtiers, already knowing what was going on.
She glanced sideways slightly and exchanged subtle glances with Prime Minister Lu Yihao and other close ministers.
Lu Yihao knew the princess's thoughts well and immediately went out to the class and said: "Your Highness, I think that although what the Royal Censor and others said is reasonable, the current situation cannot be dealt with by following the rules. Your Highness the Princess's wisdom and decisiveness are The blessings of the Song Dynasty are the blessings of the people. The veteran believes that whether he is proclaimed emperor or a dynasty, the most important thing is to continue to lead the Song Dynasty to prosperity and ensure the stability of the country. Therefore, the veteran believes that their proposal is feasible. "
Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly, with a sense of calmness and wisdom in her smile.
She stood up slowly, looked around at the courtiers in the court, and finally laid her eyes on the imperial censor.
Her voice was clear and firm: "I should accept what you said with a smile. However, what I want is not the position of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, but the permanence of the Song Dynasty and the peace and happiness of the people. I can I will do my best to assist Prince Zhao Min to grow into a wise king. I only hope that you and your family can work together to ensure the prosperity of the Song Dynasty."
Seeing Zhao Yingluo finally agreeing, those stubborn courtiers finally relaxed their worries.
They were secretly glad that the Zhao family's empire in the Song Dynasty was finally preserved and did not fall into a desperate situation due to a power struggle.
Above the court, the tense atmosphere gradually dissipated, replaced by an indescribable sense of relaxation and tranquility.
However, Zhao Yingluo did not relax because of the compromises of the courtiers. If she wanted to truly consolidate her position, she must completely eliminate those traitors and traitors with evil intentions.
Therefore, she ordered Wen Boyuan to bring Qin Hui, Wan Qiman and other guilty officials to the court so that the officials could witness their crimes with their own eyes.
After Wen Boyuan received the order, he immediately led a group of forbidden troops and took Qin Hui and others out of prison.
These criminals were escorted to the court hall. Facing the hall full of civil and military officials, they all looked ashen, knowing that they would not escape death today. Wang Shouen read out the charges of Qin Hui and others in public, revealing one by one how they colluded with the Jin people and how they ordered assassins to murder Her Royal Highness the Princess.
The ministers were filled with indignation after hearing this, and they petitioned Qin Hui and others to be sentenced to death, and the nine tribes were exterminated to serve as a warning to others.
Qin Hui and others were so frightened that they knelt on the ground and knelt down repeatedly to beg for mercy, begging Her Highness the Princess to spare their lives.
In order to survive, Qin Hui even resorted to aggressive tactics. He looked up at Zhao Yingluo and said calmly: "Your Highness, I know that my sins are serious and death is not a pity. However, I do not believe that Your Highness can lead the army." The Song Dynasty is going to be strong and prosperous. If Her Royal Highness is really capable, why not let me wait for a while so that I can witness Her great achievements with my own eyes?"
Zhao Yingluo sneered, how could she not see Qin Hui's provocation? However, she did not get angry because of this. Instead, she said calmly: "Qin Hui, do you think your method of provoking generals will be useful to me? If I wanted to kill you, it would be easy. But since you want to see me lead the Song Dynasty to prosperity so much. , I will spare your life! But you will be exempted from the death penalty, but you will not be able to escape the punishment! Come on, let Qin Hui, Wan Qiman and other criminals be exiled to Xingzhou and handed over to General Yue Fei to discipline them and serve as coolies!"
Following Zhao Yingluo's order, the Imperial Guards immediately stepped forward to escort Qin Hui and others down.
Although Qin Hui and others were lucky enough to save a life, the fear and despair in their hearts were worse than death when they thought about the life of hard labor they were about to face.
After dealing with Qin Hui and other criminals, Zhao Yingluo turned her attention to her imperial brother Zhao Gou.
Her eyes revealed a hint of mixed emotions, including disappointment, anger, and a hint of unspeakable sadness. Zhao Gou, the former emperor, has repeatedly colluded with foreign enemies and murdered his relatives, which is really heartbreaking.
Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath and said slowly: "Kang Zhao Gou did not want to serve the country during his reign. Instead, he colluded with the Jin people to murder the royal sister, which violated human ethics and endangered the country of the Song Dynasty. Such crimes are really serious. Outrageous!”
Although her voice was not loud, it was full of majesty and power, as if every word hit the hearts of the ministers.
There was silence in the court hall, only Zhao Yingluo's voice echoed.
Zhao Yingluo continued: "Ran Nian was the emperor in Zhao Gou and played an important role in preserving the Song Dynasty after the Jingkang Incident. This palace has decided to balance the merits and demerits and no longer pursue the crime of treason. However, Zhao It is no longer suitable for Gou to stay in Kaifeng. From now on, he will be renamed the King of Yue and go to Yongzhou to join the feudal clan! He is not allowed to return to Kaifeng unless summoned."
Upon hearing the treatment of Zhao Gou, the ministers were filled with emotion.
They knew that this was the way for Her Royal Highness the Princess to completely end Zhao Gou's dream of becoming emperor for the third time.
Although Zhao Gou saved the Song Dynasty, his actions were unforgivable.
Now being demoted as King of Yue and going to Yongzhou is the most lenient treatment for him.
Zhao Gou's face turned extremely pale instantly, and he knew that his dream of being an emperor had been completely shattered.
