Physician of the Song Dynasty: Zhang Kai and Li Qingzhao have a private life-long contract

"I have met His Majesty!"

In Chongsheng Temple, a monk with a white face and a sharp voice came to Duan Zhengming and said respectfully.

A keen person would definitely be able to discover that this monk is a eunuch. It is probably extremely rare for a eunuch to become a monk anywhere. After all, he has already become a eunuch and there is no need to become a monk again.

However, in Dali, it was rare and common. All the emperors of Dali Kingdom had the tradition of becoming a monk. Whenever an emperor became a monk, his trusted eunuchs would follow him. Over time, there was a special group of eunuchs and monks in Chongsheng Temple.

"The poor monk has already become a monk. He doesn't care about worldly matters, so he still calls me by my Buddhist name: Ben Chen!" Duan Zhengming said carefully. Even in Chongsheng Temple, where he had already become a monk, he was still cautious.

Being an emperor in Dali is a high-risk profession. It is common to be forced to become a monk or even be killed. After Duan Zhengming succeeded to the throne, the power in Dali has long been controlled by the Gao family, and he is just a puppet in the hands of the Gao family. .

Even so, the Gao family and his son were still unwilling to give up. They actually encouraged the officials to force him to give the throne to Gao Shengtai. In order to save his life, Duan Zhengming could only pass the throne to Gao Shengtai. He went to Chongsheng Temple to avoid the disaster of death, so he was naturally extra careful.

The eunuch monk bowed and said: "Master Benchen, there is news from Dali. The Gao family and his son want to ask Your Majesty to return to your throne."

"Reset!"

Duan Zhengming's face suddenly changed and he said: "What kind of tricks are the Gao family and his son playing? I have become a monk and have no interest in worldly affairs. The Gao family and my son are still unwilling to let me go."

He simply did not believe that Gao Shengtai would be so kind. If he were a loyal minister, he would not seek power and usurp the throne.

The eunuch monk shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is unaware of something. Your Majesty's opportunity to restore his throne has finally come. The Song Dynasty sent troops to Dali to denounce the Gao family's rebellious ministers and thieves who plotted to usurp the throne. He ordered the Gao family to return the Duan family's throne and go to Kaifeng City to plead guilty."

"What? The Song Dynasty sent troops!" Duan Zhengming was stunned and looked at the north in disbelief.

He worshiped the Buddha in Chongsheng Temple and did not care about worldly affairs, so he was naturally insensitive to the external situation. Who would have thought that the Song Dynasty would take the initiative to stand up for him.

Although the Song Dynasty was the suzerainty of Dali, the two countries only had some economic exchanges, had never been married, and had no great friendship. He never expected that the Song Dynasty would send troops for him.

"Hahaha, the Gao family and his son are still here today?"

Duan Zhengming could no longer maintain the monk's calmness and couldn't help laughing.

Although the emperors of Dali had the tradition of becoming a monk, they passed it on to the next generation before becoming a monk. However, he was forced to become a monk by the Gao family and his son. At the same time, he also lost the Duan family in Dali and became the last emperor. Naturally, he was extremely unwilling to do so. , now that the Song Dynasty sent troops to interfere in Dali's internal affairs, Duan Zhengming suddenly felt bad.

"What about the Gao family?" the eunuch monk asked worriedly.

Duan Zhengming sneered and said: "Just reply that the poor monk has already become a monk and does not care about worldly affairs. Dali has nothing to do with the poor monk."

This time, he decided not to cooperate with the Gao family and his son, and borrowed the force of the Song Dynasty to completely eliminate the threat of the Gao family.

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"Your Majesty! Duan Zhengming refused to be reinstated on the pretext that he had already become a monk."

In the Dali Palace, a servant brought back Duan Zhengming's reply, which immediately made the Gao family and his son furious. They ruled the country of Dali with one hand, and even the rise and fall of the emperor could be thought of, but Duan Zhengming refuted his face in public.

"Duan Zhengming simply doesn't know how to praise!" Gao Shengtai said angrily.

Successive usurpations of the throne never spared the lives of the previous emperors. He, Gao Shengtai, could tolerate Duan Zhengming becoming a monk in Chongsheng Temple, which was already the end of his benevolence, but he did not expect that Duan Zhengming would be so uncooperative.

"Father, don't worry, I will lead the troops to Chongsheng Temple right now. If Duan Zhengming doesn't cooperate, then don't blame the kid for being ruthless." Gao Taiming said with a fierce look on his face.

To fight against the outside world, one must first settle the inside. Now that the Gao family has taken control of Dali, it is a good opportunity to get rid of Duan Zhengming, completely eliminate hidden dangers, and then fight against the Song Dynasty.

"Absolutely not!" Gao Shengtai quickly dissuaded him.

"Father, you must not be soft-hearted at this moment." Gao Taiming said in confusion.

Now that the Song Dynasty troops are approaching the city, if Duan Zhengming is allowed to continue to cooperate with the outside world, the Gao family will definitely be defeated.

Gao Shengtai said helplessly: "Why do you think Duan Zhengming chose Chongsheng Temple to become a monk? But in Chongsheng Temple, besides Duan Zhengming, there are other emperors of Dali who have become monks here, and there are even three alive. If you send troops to kill Taking advantage of Duan Zhengming will definitely cause drastic changes in Dali. In addition, the Song Dynasty is watching covetously from outside. I am afraid that you and my son will die without a burial place."

Gao Shengtai was not a soft-hearted person, but Duan Zhengming really couldn't be killed, otherwise how could he be spared his life when he usurped the throne.

Now China is at a critical juncture. The Song Dynasty named him to return the throne to the Duan family of Dali. He directly killed Duan Zhengming. Wouldn't it be the plan of the Song Dynasty?

If you want to break the situation, you must get the cooperation of the Duan family in Dali. Relying solely on the power of the Gao family, coupled with domestic instability, will undoubtedly lead to defeat.

"For the current plan, I'm afraid we can only support Duan Zhengchun to rise to power." Gao Taiming said helplessly.

Nowadays, the Song Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses, and has successively destroyed Qingtang and Tubo. It also has unparalleled power to shake the sky. If the Gao family and his son confront the Song Dynasty, they will probably be in trouble. Only by joining forces with the Duan family and gathering the power of the whole country of Dali can we It is possible to repel the Song Dynasty. Since Duan Zhengming does not cooperate, he can only retreat and find Duan Zhengchun to cooperate.

"Pass Duan Zhengchun! No, please come to Zhennan King Duan Zhengchun." Gao Shengtai nodded helplessly.

He originally planned to wait until his death, fearing that the Gao family would not be able to control the situation and let his son return the throne to the Duan family. But now that the Song Dynasty has intervened, he may have no choice but to abdicate. He may be the most aggrieved usurper in history. of emperors.

"Caomin Duan Zhengchun has met His Majesty Dazhong."

Duan Zhengchun responded to the call and was extremely uneasy. Now that the Gao family has attempted to usurp the throne, his identity as the former royal family is extremely sensitive, so naturally he can no longer call himself the prince.

Not to mention that his status was even more special. His brother Duan Zhengming had no heirs, and he was the most legitimate heir to the Dali royal family. Naturally, he was unsure about Gao Shengtai's summons.

"Prince Duan is so polite. After Emperor Baoding abdicated, Prince Duan was supposed to succeed him, but he unexpectedly abdicated to me. After I got the throne, I couldn't sleep at night. I thought I was not worthy of the throne, so I decided to abdicate on my own initiative and support Prince Duan. Ascend the throne." Gao Shengtai said respectfully.

"what!"

Duan Zhengchun couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't expect that Gao Shengtai summoned him and supported him to the throne.

If he had received this news four years ago, he would have been overjoyed. But now that Gao Shengtai has usurped the throne and proclaimed himself the Emperor of China, what does it mean to think of supporting himself to succeed?

"Could it be?"

Duan Zhengchun's heart moved, thinking of the news in Dali that the Song Dynasty was sending troops.

"Zhengchun is so virtuous and capable, how can he take on such a big responsibility? In my opinion, His Highness the Crown Prince is the most suitable successor." Duan Zhengchun quickly declined and at the same time pushed the throne to Gao Taiming.

Now that the Song Dynasty soldiers are pressing down on the country to stand up for the Duan family, Gao Shengtai's support is obviously forced by the situation and not sincere.

If he cooperated with Gao Shengtai and Song Jun retreated in anger, wouldn't that section of the family become a piece of fish on the chopping block again?