Brother Song Taizu

Chapter 9 Make a bet
Although Zhao Kuangyin did not directly become emperor, the situation in Kaifeng has undergone profound changes. Han Tong, who was in charge of the Guards Department in Beijing, stepped down and was replaced by Murong Yanzhao, the deputy inspector of the former former department. At this point, 13 The military power of the Forbidden Army has passed into the hands of Zhao Kuangyin.

It is true that Murong Yanzhao and Zhao Kuangyin are not sworn brothers, but Murong Yanzhao's grandfather and Zhao Kuangyin's grandfather are sworn brothers, and his father and Zhao Kuangyin's father are also sworn brothers, and the Murong family is located next door to the Zhao family. Neighbors, the two of them grew up wearing crotchless pants together.

The reason why these two didn't become sworn friends was probably because becoming sworn friends hurt their feelings.

In addition, Zhao Pu was appointed as the privy envoy, Zhao Guangyi was appointed as the prefect of Kaifeng, and Yuhou was the governor in front of the palace. Almost everyone inside and outside the city now has the surname Zhao.

Moreover, Zhao Kuangmei did him a disservice by deliberately calling Chai Rong's biological father, Chai Shouli, from Luoyang, and then asked the Empress Dowager Xiao Fu to bring the young emperor to meet Chai Shouli in a grand manner, and also asked the young emperor to respectfully greet him. He called me grandpa in front of all the civil and military officials.

It can be described as murderous and heart-breaking, and he directly stepped over half of Zen's feet.

In fact, the name Chai Rong was imposed by the Song Dynasty. He was originally named Guo Rong. After all, he was the adopted son of Guo Wei and inherited the empire left to him by Guo Wei. When Chai Rong was alive, Chai Shouli would not be allowed to enter. Jing, I don’t see this biological father, and I only call him uncle, but now the little emperor calls Chai Shouli grandpa. Isn’t this equivalent to changing his surname back?

You who are the emperor are not surnamed Guo, so naturally you are not qualified to sit in the Guo family. It is equivalent to Zhao Kuangyin's butt not sitting on the dragon chair, but the little emperor's butt has already stepped down from it. The dragon chair left.

As a result, because he recognized Sun's meritorious service, even Chai Shouli was given the post of Shu Ling.

However, it would be no exaggeration to say that he, Zhao Kuangmei, was the second greatest contributor to the Chenqiao Mutiny due to his huge contribution. As a result, his eldest brother actually refused to give him an official position as big as sesame seeds and mung beans.

"Mom~, eldest brother bullies me~, it's unreasonable~, even the second brother became the governor of Kaifeng~, he won't do anything for me~ Mother, eldest brother is partial~ Mother , you go and take care of him~"

Empress Dowager Du couldn't help but coax her: "Your elder brother is not biased. Didn't he specially arrange for Wang Pu and Wei Renpu to be your teachers to teach you the classics and meanings, so that you and Zhao'er can study together? This is a high expectation for you. After all, you are only 13 years old this year. Why be anxious about becoming an official? This is called sharpening your sword and chopping firewood without hesitation."

"I...then why did he think I was too young to be an official, but he was so active in marrying me a wife? Why didn't he say at this time, I'm only 13 years old? I don't care, I don't care, I want to be an official, I want to be a wife Official, if he doesn’t let me be an official, I won’t marry this wife. I’ve made such great achievements, why shouldn’t I be an official?”

After that, Zhao Kuangmei was rolling around like a live donkey, just one word, "Zhao", "Zhao", risking his life.

After all, if he can't get an official position at this time, he will most likely have to wait until later. When the time comes, he will take a hammer to fight with his second brother?
He definitely wouldn't dare to do this with Zhao Kuangyin. Zhao Kuangyin was a soldier and might really beat him if he got angry. But with his own mother, it wasn't a big problem.

As the saying goes, the youngest son, the oldest grandson, is the lifeblood of the old lady. This principle has been the same everywhere since ancient times.

Besides, he has a trump card.

"Mom, you don't know what is said outside. There are all kinds of rumors. The rumors in the market actually... actually... actually say that I am not your biological son. Mom, am I your biological son?"

"what?"

The old lady became anxious when she heard this: "Who is so brave and dares to talk such nonsense?"

"That's what people in the market say, and they say it with both nose and eyes. They say that my father had an affair with his second brother's wet nurse, and then he gave birth to me. They said that you drowned his wet nurse to cover up the family scandal, and then you killed me. Raise me up, mother, this is not true, right? Oh oh oh, I knew that I was just a commoner, so my eldest brother refused to give me an official position."

This statement is of course the statement in the historical data. To be precise, it is the statement of Zhao Er in history. After killing Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang in history, this guy took the initiative to expose such a family scandal in front of the ministers.

Then the ministers were extremely speechless and quickly said, "Guan, please stop talking. Don't you just want to say that your brother is treason? Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, what do you say?"Such a trivial matter would not cause the parents to take out the trouble.

However, it may not be unreasonable. After all, it can be seen from the age difference between Zhao Kuangmei and Zhao Kuangyin that he is indeed a child of old age. When he was born, his parents were already over 40, which should be considered in modern times. She is an advanced maternal age, so this rumor is indeed spreading.

Queen Mother Du was really angry when she heard this, her face turned red, and she couldn't help but cursed angrily: "Which bastard made such a random arrangement? When I gave birth to you, it cost me half my life! I...I... ...No, I'm going to find your brother and ask him to investigate! Whoever dares to spread rumors like this and cause trouble, I will personally tear out his tongue!" "Yes, yes, it's too much, so you ask the eldest brother to make me an official Just do it, you see, if I was granted an official position at such a young age, wouldn’t this rumor be self-defeating?”

"Well, you make sense. Why can't my son become an official? Didn't it say that in ancient times, Gan Luo became prime minister at the age of 12? My son can force Han Tong to surrender at the age of [-]. Is it any better than that surnamed Gan? Worse?"

"Yes, yes, mother, you are absolutely right."

Then, Empress Dowager Du led Zhao Kuangmei to the Dianqian Division to find Zhao Kuangyin.

As a result, Zhao Kuangyin was also one of the top two.

He is a filial son, so naturally he would not disobey his mother, but Zhao Kuangmei...

He immediately glared at him fiercely.

"Why are you glaring at me? You clearly agreed yesterday that you would make me an official."

"You fart, I can't possibly say it. The most I can say is that I will make you the crown prince."

"Mom, he took advantage of me."

Empress Dowager Du quickly smoothed things over and said: "Okay, okay, your brother wants to be an official. Have you forgotten what you promised me yesterday? Brothers should help each other. Besides, if he has made such a great contribution, even if he is Outsiders should also be given high-ranking positions, right?"

"Oh mother, of course I understand that my third brother is smart and courageous. He is the best piece of jade, but no matter how good the jade is, he still has to polish it. How can there be any reason to be an official at the age of 13 in this world? What? Gan Luo Twelve is the prime minister, he is doing diplomacy, Lu Buwei is showing off, how can this be the same?"

Zhao Kuangmei interjected: "Why is it different? You asked me to marry a wife, and you also said that I am young. Besides, I can do what you adults can do, and even do it better than you. I, I think I am at least a capable person."

When Zhao Kuangyin heard this, he laughed loudly and said: "You kid, don't think that because you are a little smart, you can really talk about the world's affairs, and you still have the talent of the Prime Minister? You don't even understand which way the door of the imperial court opens, you Do you know what is the imperial court’s current pet peeve?”

"What else? What you are worried about now is whether the military governors from various places will come forward to persuade us to join."

"Haha, do you know who I am most afraid of?"

Zhao Kuangmei curled her lips and said: "Baoyi Army Jiedushi Yuan Yan, Zhaoyi Army Jiedushi Li Jun, and of course the most feared guard Ma Bujun are all commanding Li Chongjin, right?"

Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but be surprised: "Good boy, you actually know. It seems that you really care about this world's affairs."

"Haha, brother, Zhao Pu doesn't have any ideas this time? I have a plan that will make you fight without hesitation. With the advice of these three people, I dare not say that they will be loyal to you from now on, but at least I can make them I won’t turn against you.”

"What? This...how is this possible?"

"Brother, let's make a bet. If I can do it, how about you give me an official position, and the position should not be too small? If I can't do it, then I will listen to you and study honestly. , wait until you grow up, okay?"

(End of this chapter)