Zhao Huan fiercely threw the memorial in his hand and cursed,
"A bunch of scoundrels. As important officials of the imperial court, they don't want to defend the city against the enemy at this time, but want to escape from the south of the city. How abominable. They're a disgrace to the imperial court and scum of the country!”
Looking at the furious Zhao Huan, Xu Hui asked anxiously,""Your Majesty, if the Retired Emperor brings these ministers out of the city, what should this lowly subject do?”
It seemed that Zhao Ji was planning to leave Tokyo and take refuge in the south.
Furthermore, before he left, he planned to bring along his old ministers and Majesty Kang, Zhao Gou. His intentions were self-evident.
He was probably thinking of returning to be the Retired Emperor after the Jin army retreated to the north. Then, he would take control of the court and let Zhao Huan be the puppet emperor.
Thinking of this, the killing intent in Zhao Huan's heart grew stronger.
After thinking carefully, Zhao Huan looked at Xu Hui coldly."Xu Hui, whether or not you are truly loyal to Zhen, that will depend on your performance tonight!”
Xu Hui was a smart person. He knew what Zhao Huan meant.
He expressed his loyalty without hesitation." Your Majesty, please give your orders. The imperial guards under the Imperial City Department are already on standby. They will take down those treacherous officials and rebels for Your Majesty at your command!"”
Looking at Xu Hui's appearance, Zhao Huan nodded.""Pass down the order to have all the palace guards guard all the palace doors. Without this one's order, no one is allowed to leave. Of course, if the Retired Emperor and Empress Dowager want to leave the palace, then let them leave.”
"This lowly official accepts the order. Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Other than the Retired Emperor and the Empress Dowager, this lowly official will definitely not let anyone go!”
"Very good. Go and prepare. Tell your people to be on full alert and not slack off!”
"Yes, I will take my leave!"
After Xu Hui left, Zhao Huan sat on the dragon throne and began to think carefully.
They were guessing which palace gate Zhao Ji and the others would leave from.
The Jin soldiers were already on the north bank of the Yellow River. If they were discovered by the Jin army, it would be disastrous.
It was also possible to leave the city through the east and west gates, but the risks still existed.
The only safest place was the south gate.
The distance from the south gate to the north gate was very far. Even if the Jin soldiers found out and wanted to send troops to chase after them, they would not have enough time.
"It seems that Zhao Ji and the others will definitely go through the Xuande Gate in the south if they want to leave the palace!”
After figuring this out, Zhao Huan said to the outside of the hall,""Men!"
A eunuch appeared in Chuigong Palace.
"Quickly send someone to have Chong Lin lead the Dragon Might Army into the palace from Xuande Gate and guard it. No one is allowed to escape. Also, send someone to order Li Gang, Zhao Ding, and the others to enter the palace from Xuande Gate and wait for orders at Xuande Gate.”
"This servant will obey!"
The young eunuch jogged out of Chuigong Hall to convey Zhao Huan's decree.
In the hall, the burning candles swayed in the wind.
Zhao Huan sat alone in the hall, appearing extremely lonely and cold.
There was no expression on his face as he quietly stared at the jade seal on the dragon table.
This was the imperial seal of the Song Dynasty, and only the emperor had the right to use it.
Zhao Huan picked up the heirloom seal and rubbed it.
Looking at the line of words on the jade seal that said,"By Heaven's will, live forever", Zhao Huan smiled lightly."Power is a good thing. You don't want to let go of it when you hold it in your hands. This one is no exception!”
Dong dong dong!
At this moment, hurried footsteps interrupted Zhao Huan's thoughts. Cao Jie's figure appeared in Zhao Huan's vision.
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened. Retired Emperor has brought Majesty Kang, Cai Jing, and several hundred guards of Blessing Extending Palace to break through the gates of Zichen Palace Hall and head towards Xuande Gate. They are about to reach the Great Celebration Palace Hall! The number of palace guards under Chief Steward Xu is too small, and they can't stop Retired Emperor and the others. Your Majesty, what should we do?”
Cao Jie was very anxious. He knew very well that if the Retired Emperor brought Majesty Kang, Cai Jing, and the others out of Tokyo, it would be akin to letting a tiger return to the mountain.
Once the Jin soldiers retreated, Zhao Huan's throne would be lost when they returned to Tokyo. Even if he could keep the throne, he would be a puppet.
Zhao Huan stood up with a whoosh and ran in the direction of Xuande Gate.
Cao Jie hurriedly followed Zhao Huan's footsteps, his expression anxious.
"Imperial Father, the Emperor has gone too far. He actually sent the palace guards to stop you from leaving the palace to patrol the south. This is really against filial piety and is difficult to convince the public!”
Zhao Ji and his group hurriedly walked towards Xuande Gate. Zhao Gou, who was beside Zhao Ji, whispered into Zhao Ji's ear in a dissatisfied tone.
Cai Jing, who was beside Zhao Ji, quickly echoed.
"His Majesty doesn't care about Retired Emperor's safety and wants to keep you trapped in a war in Tokyo. This is really against the peace of the people and against justice. If this method is spread, I'm afraid you will be criticized by the world!”
After Cai Jing finished speaking, Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng and the others beside him also hurriedly echoed.
"That's right. His Majesty has only ascended the throne for two days. How can he do such an excessive thing?”
"Sigh, Your Majesty has done such a thing. How can you command the ministers and be dignified in the world?”
"That's right, that's right!"
For a moment, Li Bangyan, Wang Boyan, and the others behind Zhao Ji also echoed and slandered Zhao Huan intentionally or unintentionally.
Zhao Ji, who was already dissatisfied with Zhao Huan's actions in the past two days, became even more uncertain after hearing what Zhao Gou and the others said.
He snorted coldly." This Emperor is getting more and more outrageous. He's acting like this. Does he still have me in his eyes? I'll settle the score with him after the Jin soldiers retreat. Humph!"”
Hearing Zhao Ji's words, Zhao Gou, Cai Jing, and the others looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes.
They knew that as long as they put in more effort, Zhao Huan, the emperor, heh heh, would probably be replaced.
"Retired Emperor, Retired Emperor, something bad has happened. Xuande Gate has been blocked by a group of soldiers. I'm afraid we can't get out!”
Just as Zhao Ji and the others sped up toward Xuande Gate, a young eunuch ran over in a panic and reported to Zhao Ji anxiously.
Zhao Gou and the others 'expressions changed as they looked at Zhao Ji.
At this moment, Zhao Ji was also filled with anger, and his expression was extremely gloomy."A group of bastards, are they not putting me, the Retired Emperor, in their eyes? Whoever dares to stop me from leaving the palace today will die!”
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