The number one scholar of the Song Dynasty

After the imperial army left, Wu Luanbo wiped his sweat, and muttered in a low voice: "I just said, Yang Shaozai is the Chiyang True Immortal, and Taifu Liang is overconfident. If he wants to fight an immortal, he must be dead at this moment. Our Japanese direct The life and death of Yang Shaozai depends on whether he can protect Yang Shaozai's family tonight."

Surrounded by a group of half-person tall straight Japanese, their faces were full of conviction.

Chapter 451 A New King

Yang Lin is not a person who can be manipulated by others, never has been, and those who stood in the way before have been removed one by one. Now the emperor's six edicts call him back to Bianliang from the battlefield.

In Bianliang City, Yang Daji was in full swing, and everyone was happy to step on this formerly popular official.Almost all of Yang Lin's little influence in Bianliang was completely dismantled, and all officials related to him were demoted from Beijing, including the respected right minister Zhang Shangying.

When Yang Lin really came back, no one expected that it would end like this.

The entire Song Dynasty almost abnormally tilted all the focus to Bianliang, and countless battles between the powerful and powerful were also concentrated in the city of Bianliang, and no one cared about the places outside Kaifeng.In the hundred years since the founding of the Song Dynasty, those who have always gained power in Bianliang will control the entire empire.

In those places outside Beijing that stretched across the north and south, no one noticed that Yang Lin's power had reached the point of being uncontrollable.Even if there were, they would still be red-eyed when they saw the four city ship divisions, the chariot and horse dealership and the water transport fleet of the Longevity Camp, and the white money.

As for how capable the soldiers and horses of Song Jiang and Han Shizhong can fight; the generals of the Western Army were split up, and the only remaining field army capable of fighting in the Song Dynasty was sent to Khitan outside the country; .

It was late at night, and Yang Lin felt very sad. The situation in Zhaodefang was still unclear. Surrounded by so many forbidden troops, Gao Qi could not rush out without nodding his own troops.

Now I can only hope that Father will get the news and come back early. Even if he comes back early, he doesn't know how many people he can protect.

Standing in this bedroom, Song Jiang was also full of emotion. He was just a small official in Yuncheng County, how could he have imagined that such a day would come.

Slowly walking into Yang Lin's side, pushing away layers of guards, Song Jiang said in a low voice, "Master, it's been so long, if that guy Gao Qi doesn't nod his head..."

Yang Lin didn't shy away from Zhao Ji who was present at the scene, and said in a deep voice: "Gao Qiu nodded, and the number of evacuations is limited. Sooner or later, a dozen people will still be beaten. Wanyan Xiyin's mere 6 or [-] people will turn the world upside down. There are no fewer than one hundred thousand elite soldiers, and they have just beaten Wanyan Xiyin to pieces, so there is nothing to be afraid of."

These words were not only for Song Jiang, but also for Zhao Ji, who was pale on the dragon couch.

After repeatedly sabotaging his grand plan, Yang Lin was completely disappointed, and he could no longer let this stupid king drag the whole Han Jiaming to be buried with him.

On the street outside the hall, Northwest Jingqi circled Gen Yue back and forth, with hundreds of thousands of eyes staring at them.Everyone in the forbidden army witnessed a bloody battle outside the Donghua Gate, and the strength of the two sides was not at the same level.

The generals of the Forbidden Army were also in a mess at the moment.Most of these so-called generals are more courageous than officials and officials.After many years of peace and prosperity, the Song court treated the Imperial Army very strangely. It did not treat the scholar-bureaucrats with courtesy, but regarded them as their confidence.

This also led to the actions of the forbidden army, all of which were for the benefit of this group.If it is said that how much the courtiers and bureaucrats acted as a group, then a little bit of the country that the nominal king ruled with them should be considered.The system of the Great Song Dynasty completely cultivated these groups of military generals of the Imperial Guard Army who lived in the heart of this country into a parasite that clings to this country.It will not hesitate to drag this country down completely!

The 60 imperial guards in the Beijing camp with no combat power were actually the biggest cause of the disadvantages of the Song Dynasty's redundant troops, dragging down the empire.Many of these Forbidden Army generals escaped from the Daming Mansion, and their hearts were completely in a mess.They were eagerly discussing with each other, but no one had an idea.From time to time, some people looked around in a panic, as if they were preparing to flee for their lives immediately!

Finally, in the long-awaited, Dianshuai Gaoqi's frame arrived.

All the generals of the imperial army stretched their necks and turned their feet to look in the middle of the road. They saw Gao Qi wearing a captain's robe and surrounded by armored people.

The generals all held their breaths, for fear that Gao Qiu would suddenly order to fight. The group of thieves and army birds in front of them were like iron bumps, and they were even more terrifying than the Jurchen tartars they encountered before. .Even if you die by yourself and serve the government, don't pull everyone's backs.

Gao Qiu came to the front of the hall, followed Yang Jian, and said to the generals of the forbidden army: "I will go to the palace first to meet the officials, and you will restrain the soldiers and stop conflicts. We are all soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty, so don't fight in the same room. .”

Everyone was relieved and praised Gao Qiu's great wisdom and courage. Yang Jian watched coldly from the sidelines, thinking in his heart that with these things, it's no wonder that he lost so badly in Daming Mansion.

Gao Qiu followed Yang Jian into the bedroom, Zhao Ji felt a little relieved when he saw him coming, and cried, "Gao Aiqing, I didn't expect to meet Aiqing alive."

Gao Qiu squeezed a few tears. He has feelings for Zhao Ji, but it is not enough for him to risk his life.

"Don't worry about the officials. Now that the traitor Liang Shicheng is dead, he will gradually get better with the Shaozai around."

Zhao Ji couldn't say a word, but trembled violently, as if in a dream!

This Taiwei, who was promoted by himself, was promoted from a house slave who was born as a book boy to a courtier of the Grand Marshal of the Song Dynasty, and he also betrayed himself.

Zhao Ji at this time, it can be said that people treat me like fish and meat, and dare not say a word.

Yang Lin laughed lightly, stood up, and said: "Come here, lay out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone for the official family. The official family now needs an imperial edict to stabilize the inside and outside of Bianliang. The minister reads it and you write it."

Zhao Ji was weak all over, like a marionette, with dull eyes and vacant hands and feet.Gao Lian's betrayal dealt him a fatal blow, and all hopes were shattered.

Outside Gen Yue, Hua Rong, who had the loudest voice, was sent out to read the imperial edict facing the generals of the Imperial Army:

"Holy edict: My virtue is so low that I caused disasters in the army and employing unscrupulous people, so that Liang Shicheng and others controlled the government, causing chaos and chaos; Jurchen went south, killing lives, and the people suffered. All parties are guilty, and I am guilty. The king of Yue, Zhao Si , good conduct, deeply respected by the people, and the heart of the world. Now that Zen is located in the King of Yue, I will avoid living in Genyue, devote myself to cultivating Taoism, and ignore world affairs. The court's work of eradicating traitors and strengthening the righteous will be paid to Yang Lin, the young minister of the Duke of Yan. this."

As soon as this remark came out, there was a burst of exclamation from the crowd, the **** even changed the emperor.Zhao Ji has gradually lost popularity since he came to the throne, but his authority has also become heavier and heavier.Even if the Prime Minister abolishes and establishes, he can do whatever he wants. There is no emperor in the Song Dynasty who is more centralized than him.

Now suddenly a king of Yue is raised up, he has no foundation at all, and he is not a puppet.Everyone knew Yang Lin's heart, but he couldn't muster up the courage to resist.

Moreover, Zhao Ji's kindness has been given to several of his close ministers. From the time he ascended the throne to the present, he has not given the slightest kindness to the people and the imperial army.Apart from himself, close officials like Liang Shicheng, Gao Qiu, and Wang Fu have been honored, but these people are dead and rebellious, who is willing to work hard for Zhao Ji.What everyone thinks is nothing more than their own interests.

When the generals of the imperial army were still hesitating, after Hua Rong finished reading, a burly general leaped out behind him and said loudly: "The whole army obeys the order and goes to the palace to welcome the new king to the throne, but if there is any resistance, you will be killed."

Chapter 452 Sending the Emperor to Heaven

With such a great momentum in Bianliang, the Yue Palace had already heard it clearly, but the clan of the Song Dynasty really had no real power, and Zhao Si just ordered the gates of the palace to be closed tightly, pretending that he hadn't heard anything.

Suddenly there was a hasty knock on the door, and the door of the palace opened tremblingly, only to see a group of smiling big-headed soldiers facing them.

"According to the emperor's will, come to welcome the new emperor to the throne!"

The door froze in place, the group of warriors had already broken in, inside the palace, Zhao Si and the princess were holding hands, their faces were already stained with tears.

"Gu is just a prince, why the change in the Forbidden City will affect Gu."

Concubine Lu is the daughter of a small official from Bianliang. After marrying Zhao Si, she is considered a harmonious husband and wife. She usually has no opinions. She is holding Zhao Si's arm and sobbing all the time.In the history of later generations, the wives, daughters and concubines of King Zhao Si of Yue were also captured by the Jin people, and died in the hands of the Tartars one after another.

Zhao Si is the posthumous son of Emperor Shenzong, and also Zhao Ji's younger brother. In any case, the throne cannot be passed on to him, so he has no ambition since he was a child. His greatest hobby is playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.Of course, he didn't dare to show any interest in political affairs. Zhao Ji looked very kind, and when his interests were touched, he was colder than anyone else.Now Zhao Ji's eldest son is only five years old, who is the famous Song Qinzong in later generations.

If you want to block the mouths of everyone, you can only choose from among the princes. Zhao Si was selected because he is a little transparent.

Suddenly, a group of soldiers broke into the door, but they didn't look fierce and slashed with their knives. Instead, they bowed together and said, "Welcome to my emperor's enthronement."

The waiters in the room and Zhao Si's family were all stunned in place, and all the generals cheered and surrounded Zhao Si and got into the carriage.

Yang Lin's posture tonight was too strong, completely shattering Zhao Ji's fantasies, and the former monarchs and ministers in the bedroom looked at each other.

Yang Lin looked at the once handsome and immortal Daoist Emperor, without a trace of guilt.

What Zhao Ji did, even if it was his own painstaking efforts, it is absolutely impossible to save the Song Dynasty under his control.

All Zhao Ji's decisions are based on himself, never considering his own empire, his own people, and his own subjects.His succession accelerated the death process of Song Dynasty, which was already full of ills.

At the beginning of the founding of the Song Dynasty, profound institutional defects were planted.And this not only inherited the various chaotic systems of the Five Dynasties, but also intensified the division and distortion of the centralized power needed for the normal operation of the government, and from the very beginning, it was burdened with the Song Dynasty ruling system with redundant troops and heavy burdens. It is already unsustainable in the middle term.

Therefore, the Song Dynasty initiated a reform. The biggest impact of this reform was to strengthen the financial system and the mobilization ability of the imperial court.The mobilization ability of the Song Dynasty, looking at all the dynasties in the future, has not caught up with the Song Dynasty.

When Cai Jing came to power, in fact, his New Deal also inherited the new party's financial management methods, but Cai Jing's purpose was more clear, either to strengthen the country, or to allow Zhao Ji to have enough money to spend extravagantly and make great projects.

Although Yang Lin has guaranteed his expenses to the maximum extent, Zhao Ji is like a bottomless pit. The emperor's profligate ability and means of spending money have reached a state of loneliness and defeat.

The hard-earned capital accumulated by his father and brother has been exhausted, and the country's finances are already on the verge of bankruptcy. Cai Jing and Yang Lin are working hard, but they can only support him like tinkerers.

However, the search at the local level has intensified. Apart from the fact that the city of Bianliang can still be maintained because of the injection of resources from all over the world, how can the Song Dynasty not be in a situation where both public and private are exhausted, and the cost of support is in a dilemma?