Chapter 52: Please abdicate!

Tokyo, Bianliang.

The once bustling port was now already overcrowded.

And as the water gates closed, the entire Kaifeng fell into martial law.

The Forbidden Army appeared in the streets and alleys, making the common people appear very fearful.

Because everyone knew that the rebel army from the south had attacked, and the Great Song was finished!

Inside the Imperial Palace, Zhao Zhen sat on his chair, exhausted, his eyes full of confusion.

Because he never expected that the greatest traitor of the Zhao family would actually be his brother-in-law!

"Your Majesty, are you alright? You must not have any accidents; Heng'er still needs you!"

Holding the two-year-old Zhao Heng, Imperial Consort Pang couldn't help but wipe away her tears.

And gazing at Imperial Consort Pang and his son, Zhao Zhen said desolately, "Am I really a failure as an emperor?"

"Your Majesty, this is all the work of that traitor Zhang Xinzhi; you are actually a... benevolent ruler."

Just when Imperial Consort Pang didn't know how to speak, Bao Zheng, who walked in, explained.

"Bao Qing! You haven't left yet?"

Gazing at Bao Zheng before him, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but be stunned.

Because before the Pingnan Army marched north, everyone knew that the thing they liked most was to make a list.

No matter what you did many years ago, as long as someone reported it, they would definitely investigate it thoroughly.

As long as there was a murder case, it would definitely be severely punished.

And among the current civil officials, who could withstand an investigation?

Most officials, upon hearing that the Pingnan Army was coming, resigned and ran away on the spot, not daring to stay at all.

Looking at Bao Zheng, Zhao Zhen was also very surprised, because he hadn't seen the other party for two days and thought Bao Zheng had also run away!

"Your Majesty, this old minister is willing to live and die with the Great Song!"

Gazing at Bao Zheng, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but burst into tears and said, "Only now does this Emperor know that you, my love, are a loyal minister who assists the country!"

"Your Majesty!"

Stepping forward to hold Zhao Zhen's hand, Bao Zheng was also full of emotion.

Outside Kaifeng Prefecture, the army stepped forward in neat paces.

Just as the Frankish cannons were lined up, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but turn his head and say, "These things won't explode, right?"

"Cousin, you have to trust our craftsmen; it will definitely be fine!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng earnestly, Situ Yaozu gave a thumbs up.

And just as he finished speaking, Pang Yu leaned forward and said, "That, Brother Zhang, my brother-in-law has abdicated; am I still a brother-in-law of the Emperor?"

"Brother-in-law? What brother-in-law? I'll appoint you as Governor, an Overseas Carefree King; isn't it good to be able to do whatever you want?"

Looking at Pang Yu with a full smile, Zhang Cheng patted his shoulder.

"Really or fake? Does Governor mean King?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng curiously, Pang Yu became excited.

"Governor in Nanya is the 'Jiedushi' of the Emperor!"

Gazing at Pang Yu, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "How about it? Am I good to you, brother?"

"Brother Zhang, please rest assured, I will definitely do a good job as this Governor!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng earnestly, Pang Yu became excited, because he only heard clearly the words "do whatever you want"!

And Pang Yu harming people overseas, what did that have to do with him? The sky is high and the Emperor is far away; as long as it's not within the territory of China, who cares?

"Cousin, why don't you appoint me as the Governor of India? I heard that the high castes there have fair skin and beautiful eyes, and they are also pretty!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu raised his eyebrows.

"You and I are brothers; let's talk about this. After recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, Cousin will personally go to India with you!"

Patting Situ Yaozu's shoulder, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become serious.

"Cousin, you are really a good person!"

Gazing at Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu never expected that he was also coveting the Brahmins.

"What about me? We are partners after all; where do I go?"

Spreading his hands, Chai Wenyi couldn't help but be shocked.

Because he never expected that the person in charge of the court wouldn't take the throne, but instead, the Great Song would be overturned!

"I'll gift the Wa Island to your Chai family!"

Looking at Chai Wenyi domineeringly, Zhang Cheng didn't mind at all.

After all, besides the gold and silver mines on Wa Island, he didn't bother to want anything else.

Once the people of the old Chai family arrive at Wa Island, it's estimated that it won't be peaceful there for a few hundred years.

Originally the Emperor of the Later Zhou, but didn't take the throne; now that they have finally become Kings, the Chai family won't try their best to toss and turn to have some fun?

And just as Zhang Cheng was handing out titles, the generals below were also excited.

Because as long as it wasn't China, even if they wanted to be Kings of a region, they could get a promise!

And throughout the dynasties, where was there such a generous Emperor?

"Zhang Xinzhi, get over here!"

Just as Zhang Cheng was talking and laughing, a roar rang out.

"Who, who is calling my cousin's name!"

Drawing his saber, Situ Yaozu looked left and right, because this was too disrespectful; didn't he know his cousin was about to become Emperor?

"Over there!"

Patting Situ Yaozu's shoulder, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but cover his face.

"Ah, isn't that Bao Zheng?"

Looking at Bao Zheng with fear, Situ Yaozu hurriedly put away his saber.

Because other civil officials are hard to say, but Bao Zheng is a ruthless person who would truly splash his blood on you before he died!

"Prime Minister Bao, what is your instruction!"

Riding his horse forward, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but shout loudly.

"You have raised an army to rebel today; have you thought about a hundred years later, when the history books are like knives..."

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Bao Zheng couldn't help but roar.

"The Chenqiao Mutiny, Zhao Kuangyin wearing the yellow robe; is the Great Song legitimate?"

Speaking of this, Zhang Cheng pointed to the soldiers behind him and said, "My two hundred thousand army didn't come for Kaifeng; it was for recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!"

"Recover Yanyun!"

"Recover Yanyun!"

Accompanied by the roar from behind, Bao Zheng couldn't help but fall silent.

"Since Zhao Guangyi, this Song Dynasty has been sick. Civil officials are powerful, military generals are exhausted; even winning a battle is a kind of hope. Is this still my China?"

Roaring, Zhang Cheng looked up and said, "I, Zhang Cheng, respectfully request His Majesty to abdicate!"

"Please abdicate, please abdicate!"

Just as the roar came from the dense crowd, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but walk onto the city wall, his face full of desolation.

Because he had been abandoned, abandoned by these subjects of the Zhao Song...

Liao Dynasty.

Just when Yelü Zongzhen was having a headache about the Jin people, he suddenly heard that the Great Song had "fallen"!

Above the Great Hall.

An envoy with slightly dark skin walked forward, his face full of arrogance, and said, "From today on, our Great Ming Dynasty will refuse all contracts signed by the Song Dynasty. No marriage alliances, no compensation, no tribute, no ceding of land!"

"A mere envoy, daring to be so arrogant in our Liao Dynasty!"

Looking at the Great Ming envoy with anger, a Liao general beside him roared.

"Arrogant? I have even more arrogant things behind. Fifteen days later, our Great Ming will send three hundred thousand troops to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. This land lost for over a hundred years will eventually be taken back by us!"

After saying this, the envoy opened his arms and said, "Come, you can do it!"

Facing the envoy before him, Yelü Zongzhen couldn't help but furrow his brows and say, "Are you not afraid of death?"

"If I die, my parents and my children will receive preferential treatment from the Great Ming, but you are different; you will accompany me down there!"

Laughing loudly, the envoy appeared very happy.

Because he was originally a slave; being able to grab this opportunity to go on a mission was something he had paid money to get!

"Good, then I will wait for the arrival of your new Great Ming Dynasty in Yanyun!"

Patting the dragon chair, Yelü Zongzhen roared.

Kaifeng Prefecture, after moving out of the Imperial Palace.

The "dead" Zhao Zhen was holding Zhao Heng's small hand, walking on the street with a full smile.

Because he suddenly discovered that the Imperial Palace was more like a prison.

But it's good now; someone else is living in it for him!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 53 =====