It's hard to be the emperor who crosses the eagle

In April 1218 AD, Meng Zongzheng defeated the Jin army and returned to Lin'an to accept the seal.

Su Ruochen personally met Meng Zongzheng and his son Meng Gong, and had a pleasant chat with them.Then the Meng family and his son stayed in Lin'an City, wanting to have a deep talk with them at any time.

Shi Miyuan and Empress Dowager Yang were already accustomed to the absurd behavior of this little emperor in recent years, and they didn't think there was anything wrong with it. It was just that the little emperor met a playmate who was different from the eunuchs in the palace, and he didn't want to let go.

The little emperor is like this, Zhao and Rui are more than equal, and they will not refuse anyone who comes from three schools of thought.Sure enough, he is a brother.For this reason, Shi Miyuan specially went to collect some miscellaneous people for Zhao Yurui who had inherited the throne of King Rong.

After Meng Zongzheng returned to Lin'an, many officials in Shi Miyuan's party were forced to leave the court under various pretexts by Empress Dowager Yang, which made Shi Miyuan feel in danger.

Shi Miyuan's right-hand assistants, Liang Chengda, Mo Ze, and Li Zhixiao, thought together that this was a secret agreement between Empress Dowager Yang and Meng Zongzheng.Therefore, the three advised Shi Miyuan to "strike first and be strong".

In May 1218, Shi Miyuan's party suddenly launched an attack, which caught Empress Dowager Yang by surprise.Empress Dowager Yang was forced to end the "behind the curtain" that lasted for a year and a half.

Afterwards, Meng Zongzheng was recruited to the palace by Empress Dowager Yang on the order of the little emperor, and had a detailed talk with him.

That night, Shi Miyuan died in his mansion, suspected of being poisoned.

In the early morning of the next day, Shi Miyuan's "three culprits", Liang Chengda, Mo Ze, and Li Zhixiao, jointly wrote a letter, "asking" the little emperor to find out the real culprit and punish him severely.

At this time, Meng Zongzheng, who was stranded in Lin'an, came out and said: "Your Majesty, the minister said: Yesterday, Empress Dowager Yang announced the minister's entry into the palace under the guise of Your Majesty's will, which may have something to do with the Minister of History."

Li Zhixiao was overjoyed when he heard the words, so he came out and said: "Your Majesty, everyone knows that Empress Dowager Yang is at odds with Shi Xiang, and the relationship between this matter may be very close to Empress Dowager Yang."

Su Ruochen just showed a little surprise, a little doubt, a little shaken, and then fell silent.

Seeing the drama, Li Zhixiao said again: "The minister's heart towards His Majesty, the ministers are also very moved. But now, Empress Dowager Yang, in order to fight for power with His Majesty, is going to kill Shi Xiang next time..." After saying this, tears filled his eyes .

The play was well done.Su Ruochen sneered in her heart, but her face was shaken: "Shixiang treated me very carefully. I heard that Shixiang was in such a difficult situation, and I felt very sad. But after all, Empress Dowager Yang is my mother, so what can I do?" ..." sighed, and said nothing else.

Empress Dowager Yang's party came out to argue, and then there was another quarrel in the court.

Su Ruochen sat on the high seat and looked down at the ugly appearance of the officials under the dragon chair, just like watching a play.

It was almost noon, and the fight became more and more noisy and lively, but there was no reason to argue.Su Ruochen and Meng Zongzheng exchanged glances inadvertently, and the latter understood immediately.

Meng Zongzheng interjected, "According to my opinion, it is better to leave this matter to Lord Yi. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Su Ruochen's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands and said, "King Yi is my uncle, and he is the best person to deal with this fact. I will leave it to King Yi to investigate the matter of history."

Seeing that the little emperor had made up his mind, and because Shi Miyuan was dead and Empress Dowager Yang was in the harem, the two cronies could only say: "Your Majesty is wise."

King Yi's speed was very fast. Before Queen Mother Yang's party was prepared, he concluded that Shi Miyuan's death was the mastermind of Queen Mother Yang. This was the confession of a concubine of Shi Miyuan who poisoned him. With the full "cooperation" of Yuan's party, Queen Mother Yang and her party were quickly imprisoned, and Queen Mother Yang was also imprisoned in the cold palace for poisoning important court officials without authorization because of "harem interference in politics", and hanged herself to death the next day.

Just when the "Three Evils" were singing and planning to take advantage of the situation and become the second Shi Miyuan, Meng Zongzheng secretly led his army and slaughtered nearly half of Shi Miyuan's party with lightning speed. Flow into a river.

"Shi Miyuan's party headed by Liang Chengda, Mo Ze, and Li Zhixiao vainly attempted to usurp the throne, but it has been defeated by Meng Zongzheng."

At this moment, the overall situation was settled, and Su Ruochen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

All these bureaus were decided by him, King Yi and Meng Zongzheng.Taking advantage of the growing rift between Shi Miyuan and Empress Dowager Yang, they created the illusion that both parties believed that the other party could not wait to get rid of themselves.Then let Meng Zongzheng express his willingness to help Queen Mother Yang, making him think that the time has come, so he started to do it.After Shi Miyuan fought back, he secretly poisoned the woman who entered Shi Miyuan's mansion as his concubine in the early years.In the end, the fact that Shi Miyuan was poisoned was used to get rid of Queen Mother Yang - Queen Mother Yang was strangled to death instead of hanging herself.Finally, when Shi Miyuan's remnant party was celebrating, it was eradicated in one fell swoop under the pretext of intending to rebel.

Su Ruochen's heart has been hanging in the air, fearing that his success will fall short.Until now, everything has been settled.

Su Ruochen changed the clothes soaked in cold sweat, and then ordered Meng Zongzheng to bring all the remaining officials to the hall.

The panic after the coup and the emptiness of various positions are the best time to clear the government and the opposition.During this period, no one would be so foolish as to question any of the emperor's decisions—even if there were, they would be killed. This was a coup d'état.

Looking coldly at a group of trembling officials in the hall, Su Ruochen couldn't help but feel the pleasure of controlling life and death.

You no longer need to be controlled by others everywhere, and you no longer need to be cautious all the time, lest you make a wrong step and lose everything.Now, he is the real emperor, right?

There was a smile on his lips, but it disappeared quickly.

Standing on the high platform, Su Ruo said in a deep and cold voice, "You -- you are really my good ministers!"

All the officials knelt down on the ground.

Su Ruochen sneered and said: "Shi Miyuan is in power but not a minister, and he abolished the Empress Dowager Yang's harem to interfere in politics. Both of them are trying to control me. But you——as ministers of the Song Dynasty, eat the king's salary, but don't want to share the king's worries! Either fall to Shi Miyuan and work as a minion for tigers, fish and meat, or follow the Yang family, thinking about how to fight for power and profit all day long! Our country, the Great Song Dynasty, has been riddled with holes by you moths!"

Seeing the attitude of all the officials, King Rong Zhao and Rui couldn't bear it, so they came out and said: "Brother Emperor, I feel that being a minister also has some unavoidable difficulties."

"Difficulties?" Su Ruochen snorted coldly, "The so-called 'difficulties' is to put aside loyalty and patriotism, and only care about one's own wealth and wealth? Fortunately, they still call themselves masters of Confucianism!"

Zhao Yurui persuaded: "Brother Huang, it may be because of Shi Miyuan's overwhelming power, and some people who are listed as adults are just asking for perfection..."

Su Ruochen's attitude softened a bit, but he still sternly said, "Grievance? Every 'grievance' is greasy and full of fat?"

Zhao Yurui continued: "At that time, Shi Miyuan could be said to be covering the sky with one hand. As an adult, Xu endured it and waited for a fatal blow to Shi Miyuan; at that time, the Yang family could barely deal with Shi Miyuan, so some adults took refuge in the Yang family. "

Su Ruo's face turned pale, and her anger dropped a little: "How can Brother Rui know who you are talking about?"

Zhao Yurui smiled and said, "Leave this matter to my younger brother."

Su Ruo's depression has almost subsided, he wondered: "What good way does Brother Rui have?"

Zhao Yurui smiled mysteriously: "My brother has his own ideas, but he has to keep them secret first."

Su Ruochen raised her eyebrows and said, "Brother Rui actually whetted my appetite?"

Zhao Yurui cupped their hands together: "I hope Brother Huang will be successful."

Su Ruochen waved her hand: "Forget it, I'll make you perfect."

After Zhao Yurui thanked you, he said: "Brother Huang, before the results of my ministers come to fruition, I would like to ask Brother Huang to punish the culprit directly, in order to show Brother Huang's kindness. Furthermore, it is also possible for the Lord Lie to share the worries of the King. If during this period If you do well, even if you are found out to be a voluntary accomplice to a tiger in the future, it can be regarded as a crime and a meritorious service, and you will be punished lightly, right?"

Su Ruo pondered and said: "This matter is up to Brother Rui, I hope these 'adults' will accept your favor!"

Zhao Yurui said: "Thank you, Brother Huang."

Su Ruochen coldly glanced at the courtiers all over the ground, and said sharply: "If King Rong didn't intercede, I would have cut you off!"

Officials who were not killed in the coup d'état kowtowed their heads as if they had been pardoned.

King Yi saw the two brothers, one singing a good face and the other singing a bad face, and they made all the terrified officials docile, and couldn't help being startled.

This little emperor is not simple, and King Rong's growth rate is too amazing.