Zhao Song: My father was Emperor Taizu of Song

Chapter 6 You've really put me in a terrible situation!

In front of the central command tent, Zhao Dezhao held a token and replaced the personal guards who were originally responsible for guarding the tent.

As the Chief of the Imperial Guard, Li Chuyun's duty was to be in charge of the ceremonial guard and personal troops, which is one of the reasons why he chose to approach Li Chuyun.

Because he was familiar with the history of the Chenqiao Mutiny, he knew that in this most magnificent drama of the 10th century, the command tent where he was located was the stage that would bring the whole drama to its climax!

The more dazzling the place, the more opportunities there are to make a name for oneself.

If you want to gain the merit of supporting the emperor, this is the place you cannot avoid!

"Judging by the time, they should have finished their talks by now..."

Just as Zhao Dezhao was eagerly anticipating what was to come, a faint ray of light pierced through the endless darkness in the distance he was gazing into!

That ray of light was like the first ray of sunshine in the morning; it wasn't dazzling at first glance.

But gradually, the light was expanding at an extremely fast speed as the distance closed.

A wisp, a section... a whole piece!

In just a short moment, a boundless, surging sea of ​​fire, like a great river flowing eastward, rushed towards him with incredible speed!

It made the area three feet in front of him as bright as day!

Zhao Dezhao was momentarily mesmerized by the sight.

Suddenly, a famous saying came to Zhao Dezhao's mind:

"The emperor should be chosen by the strongest and most powerful army; is it not a matter of birthright?"

……

Many imperial guards generals stopped in front of the command tent, and the clamor gradually subsided, leaving only a pair of burning eyes fixed on the tent.

"We urge Lord Zhao to first inform the Grand Commandant of our intentions!"

Many generals turned their attention to Zhao Kuangyi.

Zhao Kuangyi smiled; he knew his moment had arrived!

The matter of enthroning someone is of utmost importance. One cannot rashly barge into the commander's tent to force the emperor to abdicate. The Grand Commandant's younger brother must first enter to inform the generals of their intentions. If the commander insists on not allowing it, then we can discuss other matters.

In other words, this is a groundbreaking achievement!

"I may proceed as the generals wish and enter the palace to report to the Grand Commandant, but you all must agree to a certain matter before I can proceed!"

To everyone's surprise, Zhao Kuangyi did not enter the tent immediately.

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, and Zhao Pu also glanced at Zhao Kuangyi in surprise.

Because this wasn't part of the pre-arranged script...

"I am willing to listen to what Lord Zhao has to say!" Wang Yansheng replied first, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

After receiving the reply, Zhao Kuangyi nodded in satisfaction. With a smile on his lips, he strode forward, his expression solemn and dignified, and said in a loud voice:

"The rise of a new king, though said to be ordained by Heaven, is truly determined by the hearts of the people. If you each strictly discipline your soldiers and prevent them from plundering, the people of the capital will be at peace, and the surrounding areas will naturally be pacified. You too can then share in our wealth and honor!"

"If you agree to this, I will immediately go into the tent and report. Otherwise, even if I die by your swords today, I cannot comply!"

He spoke these words with such righteous indignation and perfection, and his voice was clear and resonant, carrying far into the quiet night, so that many soldiers could hear them clearly.

Upon hearing this, Li Chuyun and the other generals were taken aback again, while Zhao Pu gave Zhao Kuangyi a meaningful look, as if he were deep in thought.

But the ordinary soldiers didn't think that much; instead, they all praised it:

"Truly worthy of being the Grand Commandant's brother, he possesses the Grand Commandant's great benevolence and righteousness!"

"Thinking back to more than a decade ago, when that Khitan man breached Kaifeng, if Zhao Zhihou had been there, perhaps that great fire would never have broken out..."

"It seems we no longer need to worry about the safety of our wives and children in the city..."

Upon hearing this, even Zhao Kuangyi, with his composure, couldn't help but let a slight smile creep onto his lips.

Since it's a highly anticipated show, how could he miss this excellent opportunity to establish a kind and benevolent persona?

"My dear uncle, you're putting so much pressure on me..."

Seeing this, Zhao Dezhao secretly pursed his lips and couldn't help but mutter under his breath.

No wonder his uncle was trusted by his father in history; his ability to win people's hearts was something that ordinary people could not possess.

He was willing to bet that once the dynasty changed, Zhao Kuangyi's words would surely spread throughout the streets and alleys of Kaifeng.

At that time, one can imagine how grateful the people of Kaifeng would be to Zhao Kuangyi.

Public support and prestige can sometimes be a powerful tool!

On the other hand, seeing that his goal had been achieved, Zhao Kuangyi decided to continue following the script.

But just as he strode forward and was about to lift the tent flap, a long spear suddenly appeared in front of him.

"The Grand Commandant is sound asleep. Why have you come here?!"

When he said these words, Zhao Dezhao had to admit that he was a little nervous, and his palms were covered in cold sweat.

In his previous life, he was just an ordinary office worker, and this was the first time he had experienced such a grand occasion, so he was inevitably a little flustered.

Under the watchful eyes of thousands, even his voice trembled slightly.

However, the intense tension in Zhao Dezhao's heart quickly dissipated when he thought about his tragic fate in history and the fact that a real dragon was sleeping behind him.

Although he is only nine years old, he can still be called a boy!

Since we are men, how can we be cowardly in the face of important matters!

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kuangyi and his generals were stunned once again. Looking at Zhao Dezhao's short and thin body and his trembling hands, everyone couldn't help but frown.

Who is this person? Why is he standing guard in front of the commander's tent as a personal guard?

It should be noted that the recruitment process for the Imperial Guards of the Great Zhou Dynasty was the most rigorous of all the Five Dynasties! Among them, the personal guards were selected from the best and brightest, with a height of at least five feet seven inches!

But this person in front of me is probably not even five feet tall, right?

Just then, Zhao Kuangyi thought about it more and more and felt that the voice sounded familiar. He looked at Zhao Dezhao suspiciously and said uncertainly:

"Zhao'er?"

"Uncle!" Zhao Dezhao immediately took off his helmet, exposing his face to tens of thousands of imperial guards.

Zhao Kuangyi was visibly stunned: "Zhao'er? What are you doing here?!"

"Uncle..." Zhao Dezhao tilted his head, feigning difficulty, then secretly glanced at Zhao Pu before gritting his teeth and saying:

"Uncle, I'm afraid I cannot answer your question!"

Zhao Dezhao's little tricks could not be hidden from Zhao Kuangyi.

For a moment, many questions and speculations arose in Zhao Kuangyi's mind.

Why did Zhao Dezhao, who should have been staying in the mansion, suddenly appear here and participate in this grand drama?

Who helped him infiltrate the military camp?

And who made him say those words earlier?

Given how close he was to Zhao Dezhao, how could Zhao Dezhao refuse to answer his questions?

All of this... must be orchestrated by someone behind Zhao Dezhao!

Thinking back to Zhao Dezhao's occasional little tricks, Zhao Kuangyi narrowed his eyes and gave Zhao Pu a deep look.

Zhao Pu looked completely bewildered.

Due to the angle, he did not see Zhao Dezhao's subtle movements.

"Zhao'er, quickly move aside! Your uncle has something to discuss with your father!"

Regardless, business was of utmost importance. Zhao Kuangyi suppressed his many thoughts and immediately prepared to bypass Zhao Dezhao, rush into the commander's tent, and seize the credit for Zhao Dezhao's first advance.

But just then, a voice behind him suddenly made him stop.

"This man is the eldest son of the Grand Commandant, and also our eldest son, the Emperor!"

At some point, Zhao Dezhao's identity became known to everyone through word of mouth, and then someone shouted in the army:

"Gentlemen, having no one to lead, we wish to appoint the Grand Commandant as Emperor and request the eldest son of the Emperor to come and report!"

Then, seemingly fearing that Zhao Dezhao would refuse, Li Chuyun took the lead in drawing his long sword from his waist and directly confronted Zhao Dezhao, with a strong sense of coercion.

"Please, Your Highness, come inside to report!"

The generals were momentarily stunned. According to the script, this was not the time for them to act this way. However, seeing that Li Chuyun had already drawn his sword and forced the emperor to abdicate, they also felt that there was a change in the situation and they all echoed his sentiments.

Clang—!

Dozens of sharp blades were revealed, their surfaces gleaming with a cold light, pointing directly at Zhao Dezhao.

"Please, Your Highness, come inside to report!"

Today, you, Zhao Dezhao, are destined to be the eldest son of the emperor! I, Li Chuyun, have declared it!

Upon seeing this, Zhao Kuangyi froze on the spot, then slowly and stiffly turned his head, looking at the innocent and naive Zhao Dezhao in disbelief.

This is my first achievement!

Little did they know, Zhao Dezhao was also in a "helpless" situation at this moment.

What kind of world is this?

Why would anyone force someone to be the eldest son of the emperor?

These tens of thousands of imperial guards have truly caused me great suffering today…