flstandardbreds Chapter 368 Zhang Bangchang
Chapter 368 Zhang Bangchang
"Not long after, Zhang Bangchang prepared to return power to Zhao, although this action was stopped by Wang Shiyong and others, who said that they were in a difficult situation and would regret it in the future."
"Perhaps Zhang Bangchang's fate was already sealed at this moment."
"Subsequently, Zhang Bangchang decided to follow Lü Haowen's advice and welcome Empress Meng, who had been deposed by Emperor Zhezong, to the position of Empress Dowager."
"And let her move into Yanfu Palace, so she could experience the life of a Northern Song Dynasty empress dowager—ruling from behind a screen."
"At the same time, he sent a letter to Zhao Gou, expressing his stance."
"The gist of it is that he didn't really want to be emperor; it was the Jurchens who forced him into it!"
"Zhao Gou also learned the whole story by asking the messenger. At this time, Zhao Gou did not kill him, but instead replied to the letter."
Zhang Bangchang: The future of the Song Dynasty still depends on Prince Kang!
Zhao Gou, quietly changing his clothes: ?? ?? ??? Easy peasy, easy peasy!!
"Afterwards, Zhang Bangchang continued to contribute to Zhao Gou's imperial career by returning the Imperial Seal of the State."
"He even personally wrote a memorial requesting that Empress Meng continue to rule from behind the curtain until Zhao Gou was restored to the throne!"
"However, after Emperors Huizong and Qinzong went north, Zhao Gou's throne was actually very secure. After all, everyone else except him had been arrested. In other words, these people had no choice at all!"
"Therefore, Zhang Bangchang's actions were met with unanimous praise from both the government and the public."
"Seizing the opportunity, he sent the Emperor's New Clothes, carriage attire, and even his own clothes to Prince Kang without delay."
"After a period of guilt and weeping, the two men, who had once shared life and death in the Jin camp, reached an agreement."
In the live stream, Zhu Yuanzhang was the first to comment (and strike a nerve): If Zhao Gou hadn't run away first, your Zhao family would have been wiped out in one fell swoop @Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty.
Emperor Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty: ...
Judy, the General Who Conquers the North: It turns out that if we had run away earlier, we would have had a chance to survive. It's a pity these people insisted on heading north…
Du Ruhui of the Tang Dynasty: Zhao Gou is a foregone conclusion!
Cheng Yaojin of the Tang Dynasty: There's no other way, he's the only one left. Who else should we choose if not him?!
Sang Hongyang of the Han Dynasty: It is the time, fate, and destiny.
First Emperor: ...What a pity. If a more capable leader had been in charge, perhaps the Song Dynasty could have returned to its homeland!
Big Han Liu Zhuzhu: I'm more looking forward to the birth of Old Zhu than to the next generation of the Zhao family!
Zhu Bajie of the Ming Dynasty: ?????????? )?…
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The comments from Wan Chaozhong kept coming in, keeping Lin Ke busy.
She continued, "The first day of the fifth month of the first year of Jingkang was a big day for Zhao Gou."
"On this day, amidst the anticipation of civil and military officials, Zhao Gou ascended the throne in Yingtian Prefecture, establishing the Southern Song Dynasty, changing the era name to Jianyan, and becoming Emperor Gaozong of Song."
"In a sense, Zhao Gou inherited the legacy of the Northern Song Dynasty. Although the Northern Song Dynasty was already in ruins, he still took over it."
"After the establishment of the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhao Gou did not rush to deal with Zhang Bangchang. Instead, he granted him the title of Prince of Tong'an, citing Zhang's understanding of the situation and his contributions to the country."
"At the same time, in order to show his sincerity, as the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean, so Zhao Gou chose to appoint Li Gang, who advocated war, as prime minister."
Li Gang: This age is the perfect time to take risks!
"As mentioned before, Li Gang was demoted by Zhao Huan. Emperor Qinzong only thinks of you when he needs you, so during the siege of Kaifeng, Zhao Huan thought of Li Gang again and sent him to the capital to defend the emperor!"
"But before he even arrived in the capital, Zhao Huan had already boarded a tour bus with a northern tour group."
"On the other hand, Li Gang, who hated the Jurchens and was a proponent of war, disliked Zhang Bangchang very much, so when Zhao Gou conferred the title of king upon him, he immediately voiced his opposition!"
He said, "Such a despicable person, during a time of national crisis, actually became a lackey of the Jin people and established a puppet Chu regime. He is a disgrace to the Song Dynasty and is utterly unworthy to be a subject of the Northern Song!"
“He should be made an example of to deter others and serve as a model for traitors.”
"However, Li Gang is not the only voice in the court and among the people. It's coming again with that annoying topic—peace negotiations."
When Lin Ke said this, people from other timelines were very puzzled. The faces of the Song Dynasty scholar-officials were really thicker than city walls!
What was the result of the last peace talks? Wasn't that enough to make us realize our own weakness and the true nature of the Jurchens?
Or is it that they can't think of any other solution besides negotiating peace?
It seems that Zhao Gou inherited these surrender-loving ministers; no wonder this guy is no good either!
After hearing it so many times, how can you not do it?
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During the reign of Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty
Zhao Kuangyin's brows were furrowed with worry, and his heart felt as if it were weighed down by a thousand pounds; these were all problems that needed to be solved.
He couldn't even remember how many times he had sighed and groaned!
He begged God to give him a capable ruler for the Song Dynasty, because the emperors of the later Song Dynasty were all terrible!
A trembling eunuch beside him: Your Majesty, why are you always so unhappy?
Emperors Huizong and Qinzong: Is it my fault?? ???…
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