Renzong had no son, so Yingzong adopted Empress Cao as his son, and Yingzong was always weak during his reign.
Zhao Xu, the son of Emperor Yingzong, was very docile when he was the Crown Prince. He was gentle, respectful, and modest. The image of a modest gentleman was already known throughout the court.
He did not expect to kill the two nephews of the Empress Dowager's family as soon as he came to power and completely control the most important yamen in the palace.
The four officials present were all elders of the three dynasties, so they knew how powerful they were. They thought that the Cao family must have been placed under house arrest.
Even Great Ancestor Zhao Kuangyin had never seen such a shocking move.
This was…
Sima Guang was glad that he didn't lie about the matter of hanging the curtain. In his heart, he also didn't accept women ruling.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Han Qi was already in a mess. His words just now were obviously against the new emperor. It seemed that his position as prime minister was very delicate. However, who knew that this little lamb who used to look docile would reveal his domineering " fangs " as soon as he took the throne...
"Your Majesty, I know my sins. I am willing to retire and return to my hometown, or I can be a governor.”Han Qi bowed.
He was an old fox among old foxes and knew when to retreat. Since he had already offended her, he might as well retreat to advance.
Perhaps the new emperor would still try to persuade him to stay. After all, many of the officials in the court were his students.
"The Prime Minister's words are wrong. The late Emperor has passed away, and the monarch and his subjects are united. Are you resigning now to disrupt the court?”
Zhao Xu said disdainfully.
Han Qi, this old fox, had been doing well in the Renzong and Yingzong dynasties. During the Qing New Deal, the reformists Fan Zhongyan and Ouyang Xiu were often manipulated by him.
" I've offended you by bringing up the matter of the curtain. I…" Han Qi suddenly felt uncomfortable and stammered.
The new emperor seemed to be very patient and did not care about his advance or retreat. He was also not impatient. He was really unfathomable. Compared to Emperor Renzong and Emperor Yingzong, he really had the aura of an emperor.
Fu Bi, who had agreed to Han Qi's suggestion, was already sweating profusely. He saw the deep gaze under the new Emperor's calm face. It was dignified, solemn, unfathomable, secretive, and a little indifferent.
"The matter of the hanging curtain was in the previous dynasty. I don't care about it, but there is no need to mention it again in the future. The most important thing now is to bury the previous emperor and stabilize the people. Now that we are in a difficult situation, the monarch and his subjects should be united. The position of prime minister is indeed not suitable for you. How about this, Han Qi, you do some literature and history work and go to the Imperial Academy to be an editor.”
Zhao Xu's gentle words caused a huge uproar in the hearts of the four ministers.
Han Qi's position as prime minister was taken away in an instant. It was Han Qi who brought it up himself. The new emperor seemed to have approved of his opinion, leaving you speechless.
Sima Guang thought to himself that even Taizu and Taizong did not have such shrewd political skills.
"Your Majesty, the position of Prime Minister is something Lord Han is very proud of.”Wen Yanbo bowed.
"If Your Majesty thinks that Han Qi is old, I recommend Lord Sima.”
Fu Bi stepped out and said softly.
"This one has his own ideas about the position of Prime Minister. There is no need for you to discuss this. Now, this one is here to tell you that the Empress Dowager is unwell and cannot see anyone. This one urges you not to disturb her and take care of yourself.”
After saying that, the four ministers hurriedly knelt down and retreated.
Outside the Hall of Heroes, the four ministers gathered together to discuss. The new Emperor's performance tonight had stunned them greatly, and it had completely overturned their previous views on the Crown Prince.
"Lord Sima, you're still the most stable. You didn't say anything and still managed to keep your position.”
Fu Bi said to Sima Guang sourly.
"Sima, you really are a roly-roly-rolyly-roly-roly”Han Qi's heart ached even more. She had dominated the officialdom for decades, and tonight, she had suffered a setback, and a huge setback at that. From the Emperor's tone and eyes, he was very disgusted with her.
His official career was probably over, and now the Empress Dowager was "sick".
The entire court could stop it, but there were very few who could restrict the imperial power. The new emperor's methods were swift and vicious, and the Qin Emperor and Han Wu were no better than this, Han Qi thought sadly.
"Fellow colleagues, I know that you are uncomfortable. The reason why I did not speak is that I noticed that His Majesty is different from before. According to my observation, the current Emperor is talented and bold. I'm afraid that you and I cannot predict it.”
Sima Guang cupped his hands and got into the sedan chair to bid farewell.
Han Qi, Fu Bi, and Wen Yanbo were left behind, looking stunned.
In the palace, Xu Feng and Zheng Jimin were reorganizing the soldiers of the Palace Front Division, as well as the Duyu marquises, officials, and eunuchs.
Everyone related to the Cao family was arrested and escorted out of the palace overnight. All the high-ranking officers were executed, and the eunuchs were sent to the border.
Overnight, the various powers that had been in turmoil in the palace in the past were unified and became people who directly obeyed the new emperor.
The next day, in the Great Celebration Hall.
All the officials were waiting for the new emperor's first appearance in court.
Zhao Xu, who was wearing a crown and a red dragon robe, came to the throne room under the escort of Xu Feng and Zheng Jimin.
"Greetings, Emperor! Long live!"
Baiguan prostrated on the ground, performing three bows and nine kowtows.
When Zhao Xu sat down on the throne, the eunuch beside him shouted,"
"If there's anything, report it. If there's nothing, withdraw!"
Sima Guang, who was holding an ivory board in his hand, slowly walked out of the line and said,""I have something to report."
"Allow!" Zhao Xu said slowly.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager Liang of the Western Xia Country has sent a letter of credence. She wishes to become a brotherly country with this dynasty, following the example of the Liao Kingdom.”
"No, how can our great country become brothers with barbarians? You're delusional to tattoo the word 'shameless' on the face of the envoy who sent the letter of credence and kick him out of the city.”
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