Li Gang, a famous official with rich experience, thought that he had seen through the truth of the matter and that Chen An was the mastermind.
However, Chen An's pleading words stunned Li Gang.
Thinking about Chen An's words, Li Gang couldn't help but feel that what he said made sense…
Although Chen An was an old official of three dynasties, his ability to govern the country was average. This person definitely did not have such a level of governance.
But…if it wasn't Chen An, who else could it be?
Could it be that…these four memorials were actually approved by this young emperor alone?
Otherwise, there was no other possibility…
When Li Gang and the others thought of this, they were shocked and couldn't calm down for a long time.
They couldn't help but use a brand new gaze to re-examine the youth they looked down upon.
"Your Majesty, did you really read these four memorials alone?”
"Dear ministers, of course! I am the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty. I am not joking. How can I lie to you?”
"Oh! I see, I see!"
After another round of questioning, Li Gang and the others were convinced that the little Emperor had indeed read the memorial.
Li Gang and the others were both surprised and impressed when they thought of how this young man had such ability.
In ancient times, there was a 12-year-old Prime Minister Gan Luo, and now there was an 8-year-old Emperor Zhao Wei…
They really didn't expect that this little Emperor was actually a rare genius…
When the previous emperor passed away, no one thought highly of this little emperor. They thought that this eight-year-old child was a burden to Great Song. But now, this naughty boy had displayed his ability to govern the country, which made Li Gang, Zhang Jun, and the others look at him in a new light.
They finally began to feel that the naughty child in front of them was far more powerful than they had thought.
Who said that a young emperor couldn't govern a country?
If this child was properly guided, his future would definitely be boundless.
Li Gang, Zhang Jun, and the others sighed. This little emperor might become a wise ruler in the future.
Empress Dowager Pan was watching from the side. Seeing that Zhao Fou was actually reading the memorial, she felt that it was unbelievable.
Empress Dowager Pan thought to herself that in her impression, her son did not have such ability. Why was his action today approved by the four famous officials of the Great Song? Could it be that she had underestimated her son in the past?
"Lord Qin Hui, I'll have to trouble you to take your memorial and show it to bengong!”
"Yes, Empress Dowager!"
Qin Hui respectfully presented the memorial. The eunuch took it and handed it to Empress Dowager Pan. Empress Dowager Pan also frowned and studied it.
She was a woman who didn't understand politics, so she couldn't tell if Zhao Fu's reply was good or bad. However, she had seen the former emperor, Zhao Gou, review memorials. Empress Dowager Pan felt that Zhao Fu's tone and words were very similar to the former emperor's, so his reply must not be too bad.
Heh, this royal son of his really hid his abilities well!
Empress Dowager Pan couldn't help but reevaluate Zhao Fou.
It was really shocking.
In the past, she only knew that he was young and playful, but she did not expect him to have such ability.
No wonder even the four pillars of Great Song looked at him in a different light.
Empress Dowager Pan thought that her son was not a childish child, so she was much more at ease. In the future, with the two of them working together, life in the palace would be even safer. The two of them would no longer have to be afraid of being bullied.
……
"My dear ministers, I am still young. After taking the throne, I should have let the Empress Dowager assist me and listen to the government!”
"However, the Empress Dowager is not talented enough to assist the king and is not passionate about political affairs. Moreover, our Great Song is in a time of internal and external troubles. We need the descendants of the royal family to take power in order to unite the officials and the people! Because I can only take on the responsibility and take over the power!”
Zhao Fou's small body shrunk into the chair as she instructed Zhang Jun and the others in a childish voice.
This time, Zhang Jun and the other three had come to see Empress Dowager Pan. Zhao Fu had already guessed that they were definitely going to discuss the matter of sitting behind the curtain.
Thus, before the four of them could speak, Zhao Fou denied them. Zhao Fu thought to himself that he was the emperor of the Song Dynasty and should have the authority to control the Song Dynasty. He did not want to be held back by others, even if Empress Dowager Pan would not affect him too much.
If he wanted to successfully take over the Great Song, the support of these four ministers was crucial.
Today, Zhao Fou had specially brought the memorials of the four of them here to give them an opportunity to establish their might.
Zhao Fou wanted to let the four of them know that he wasn't a useless puppet and could take over the country.
Only then would he be able to obtain the support of the four of them and allow Zhao Meng's wish to take over the power alone to come true.
As expected, after Zhao Fou proposed his idea, Zhang Jun and the others started to ponder.
If it was just now, the four of them would have firmly rejected Zhao Fu's suggestion, thinking that they still didn't trust this young emperor…They would rather let the simple-minded Empress Dowager Pan take over the throne than let this eight-year-old brat cause trouble in the royal court…
But now that they had witnessed the little Emperor's ability to govern the country, their trust in Zhao Fou increased. Zhang Jun and the other three seemed to think that this little Emperor wasn't a useless person that couldn't be supported. As long as the four of them assisted him well, he might not disappoint.
"Son, you're wrong! Although you are smart, you are still young!"
"Let bengong make decisions with you regarding matters in the court! Bengong was really afraid that you wouldn't be able to handle it!”
Empress Dowager Pan didn't agree with Zhao Fu's suggestion. Firstly, she was worried that he wouldn't be able to handle it. Secondly, Empress Dowager Pan felt a little uncomfortable when she saw Zhao Fu ignoring her. As Zhao Fu's mother, she couldn't accept being ignored by her son.
Zhao Fou frowned and looked at Empress Dowager Pan with a reproachful gaze.
"Empress Dowager, governing the country is after all a man's business. Don't blindly interfere!”
"In the future, you can enjoy your retirement in the Hall of Benevolence. If I need help, I will come to you!”
"But, my son…"
"Alright, there's no need to say anything else. It's settled!”
The little Emperor Zhao Fou made the decision for Empress Dowager Pan in a childish voice. Empress Dowager Pan was speechless for a moment.
She was an adult, yet she let this eight-year-old child make a decision for her…
This was the first confrontation between the Empress Dowager and the little Emperor, and she was defeated just like that…
Zhang Jun, Li Gang, and the others watched from the side and felt that it was very unbelievable. They thought that although the little Emperor was young, Empress Dowager Pan was clearly no match for him…Ever since the founding of the Song Dynasty, this was the first time they had seen the little Emperor suppress the Empress Dowager in power…
Although Empress Dowager Pan's abilities were mediocre, it was not easy for the little Emperor to suppress her imposing manner.
This naughty child was really powerful at such a young age.
When Zhang Jun, Li Gang, and the others saw this, they had already made a decision.
It seemed that letting the little Emperor directly take over the power would be better than letting the Empress Dowager sit behind the curtain.
"Your Majesty is wise! At the time of the Jin people's invasion, the people of Great Song are all looking forward to Taizong's successor taking over the throne. If Your Majesty can personally take charge of the government, it will be in line with the hearts of the people of Great Song. This move is really the best!”
"The Empress Dowager has worked hard for half her life with the previous emperor. Now is the time to rest well and enjoy the rest of her life! His Majesty removing the Empress Dowager from her position as the empress dowager was a manifestation of filial piety to the Empress Dowager. This move could be a model for filial sons in the world!”
Zhang Jun, Li Gang, and the other two had already decided to support Zhao He in taking over the throne, so they all started to express their support for Zhao He…
Zhao Fou was very pleased to see the four famous officials submit. He knew that the first step of his plan had succeeded…
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