"Emperor Shenzong had fourteen sons, and only six of them are alive today. The imperial heirs of our holy dynasty were not prosperous, and the previous emperor Renzong had no heirs. Emperor Yingzong was the son of Emperor Renzong, and Yingzong gave birth to Shenzong. The current emperor is the six sons of Emperor Shenzong. Duan

The king is the eleventh son of Emperor Shenzong..." He Zhizhong said slowly to Li Sanjian.

Of the fourteen sons of Emperor Shenzong, only six are currently alive, namely Emperor Zhao Xu, King Mu Zhao Ji, King Duan Zhao Ji, King Yan Zhao Ma, King Xian Zhao Si and King Yue Zhao Si. Among them, King Mu Zhao Ji is the only emperor except

Besides Zhao Xu, he is the oldest, the ninth son of Emperor Shenzong, and King Xian Zhao was born to the concubine Zhu, and is the half-brother of Song Emperor Zhao Xu.

So far, although Li Sanjian doesn't understand why He Zhizhong wants to talk to him about this matter, he is still quite interested.

The emperor's heirs are not prosperous? What He Zhizhong means probably means that there will be more children but fewer will survive, right? Li Sanjian thought to himself.

Shenzong gave birth to fourteen sons, which is considered to be a lot, but only six survived. In this world, the medical level is backward and the infant survival rate is low. The common people are like this, and the royal family cannot avoid it. Therefore, both the emperor and the common people are in order to continue their heirs.

, they almost adopt the method of gaining advantage through numbers. If you give birth to one hundred and eighty, there will always be one who survives, right?

The same is true in Li Sanjian's family. Fu Erniang gave birth to three sons, and only Li Sanjian survived...

"The father of our ancestor in the Holy Dynasty eventually succeeded his son, but there are also cases where the elder brother eventually succeeded his younger brother. This is the case with Emperor Taizong of this dynasty." He Zhizhong continued.

"Emperor Taizong?" Li Sanjian muttered after hearing this.

During this period of time, Li Sanjian had also read a lot of history books in Prince Duan's Mansion, and even read some unofficial histories, so he had a better understanding of history, especially the history of the Song Dynasty.

The unofficial history says that Zhao Kuangyin died at the hands of Zhao Guangyi, and the "sound of ax and candle shadow" in the unofficial history refers to this matter.

However, what is recorded in the official history is the "Alliance of the Golden Chamber", that is, brothers and sisters. The so-called "Alliance of the Golden Chamber" refers to Zhao Kuangyin. When Zhao Guangyi's biological mother, Empress Dowager Du, was dying, she summoned Zhao Pu into the palace to record her last words and explain the future.

Regarding the issue of succession to the throne, Taizu Zhao Kuangyin was persuaded to pass it to his younger brother Zhao Guangyi after his death. This suicide note was hidden in the Golden Chamber, so it was called "The Alliance of the Golden Chamber".

Whether it is the "Alliance of the Golden Chamber" or the "Sound of Axes and Shadows of Candles", so far, it has been impossible to study, and no one can say clearly.

According to the Song Dynasty's national policy of strict defense, it is unlikely that Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi would kill his brother and usurp the throne. After reading this history, Li Sanjian also secretly guessed that Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin should have wanted to pass the throne to his brother Zhao Guangyi at the beginning.

After all, Zhao Kuangyin's victory over the Chai family was inseparable from Zhao Guangyi. The longer he sat on the throne, he must have felt regret in his heart. He probably still wanted to pass the throne to his own heirs, but was unwilling to pass it on to others.

His younger brother Zhao Guangyi, but when Zhao Kuangyin was gradually taking away Zhao Guangyi's power and making intensive arrangements to pass the throne to his own heirs, he suddenly fell ill and died of a sudden illness. At this time, Zhao Kuangyin's heirs were still very weak and unable to compete with Zhao Guangyi.

, the throne therefore fell into the hands of Zhao Guangyi.

In any case, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Guangyi, started the precedent of brother-in-law.

He Zhizhong suddenly mentioned

Li Sanjian probably understood what was going on. It was well known that Zhao Xu had no children. Li Sanjian had been in Kaifeng Mansion in Tokyo for nearly a year. If he didn't know it yet, he was really ignorant.

Zhao Xu was childless and frail. If the situation could not be changed, the immediate problem he would face was the succession to the throne. At this time, according to the precedent of the Song brothers' succession, it is very likely that the heir to the throne would be one of Shenzong's remaining sons.

Select in.

Li Sanjian's escape plan yesterday prevented Zhao Ji from being in an embarrassing situation. It can even be said that it allowed Zhao Ji to continue to have the opportunity to compete for the throne. In this way, Li Sanjian really made a great contribution. Li Sanjian couldn't help but feel a little excited when he thought of this.

But why did He Zhizhong say that Li Sanjian's move hindered Zhao Ji? Li Sanjian was puzzled, but he did not ask this question, but asked other questions: "Now that youth is at its peak, childlessness will not happen.

Change? Besides..."

It was difficult for Li Sanjian to say some words, so he seemed a little hesitant.

Seeing this, He Zhizhong smiled slightly and pointed to the fragrant tea on the table: "No rush, sit down and have a sip of tea. What do you want to say? No rush, speak slowly, God knows what will happen today, the earth knows, you know, I

You know, no third party will know."

This is not bad, Li Sanjian secretly thought, Li Sanjian has already suffered a loss if he violated taboos, but today Li Sanjian drank some wine. As the saying goes, wine makes people bold, so Li Sanjian spoke freely.

"The sage said that if there are no rules, there is no way to form a circle. To abolish the system of succession from father to son, and to follow the path of brother to brother, is actually the ancient way of creating chaos. Although the current sage has no heirs for the time being, who can say that?

Will this situation not change? Moreover, even if the Holy Emperor has no heirs, we can follow the example of our ancestors and choose one person from the clan as his heir. This is the long-term plan for our Holy Dynasty and can ensure the peace and prosperity of the Song Dynasty.

." Li Sanjian said after hesitating for a long time.

If the elder brother dies, then the rules will be broken. Any royal family member can be said to be qualified to compete for the throne. Then the royal family may kill each other, and the world will be in chaos. Then at that point

At that time, it was the ordinary people who suffered. Although Li Sanjian had no ambition to serve the country and the people, he came from a humble family, so Li Sanjian was extremely unwilling to see such a situation.

He Zhizhong immediately looked at Li Sanjian in shock when he heard this. He Zhizhong never expected that Li Sanjian, a young boy of seventeen or eighteen years old, would have such knowledge?

What Li Sanjian said is absolutely correct. The elders are abolished to establish young ones, the heirs are abolished and concubines are established. Brothers are succeeded by younger brothers. Breaking the rules is indeed the way to cause chaos in the past dynasties. How many times have the harems been strangled and how many times have fratricides broken out?

Isn’t that the case for everyone?

"Li Sanlang is really a loyal minister of our Holy Dynasty." Before He Zhizhong could speak, Duan Wang Zhao Ji came in from the door and said, "Li Sanlang is really commendable for his concern for the country and the country of the Song Dynasty."

Why am I "worrying so much" about your Zhao family? Li Sanjian secretly muttered in his heart, I am afraid that you guys will mess up on stage, mess up the world, harm the people, and my humble family will also be affected.

.

A loyal minister? At present, how can Li Sanjian be regarded as a minister? At most, he can only be regarded as a loyal minister.

Just the people.

"I've met Your Highness, and I'm talking nonsense. I hope Your Highness will forgive me." Although Li Sanjian muttered in his heart, he still saluted quickly after seeing Zhao Ji come in.

"Hey, Sanlang." Zhao Ji smiled and waved his hand: "I have already said that you and I are brothers, brothers who talk about everything. In this case, if you have anything to say, just say it, I will never

Blame it on you."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Li Sanjian thanked him emotionally.

"Don't be too busy thanking me." Zhao Ji then said, "What I want to say is whether what you said before is right or wrong."

Li Sanjian nodded and said, "What do you mean by His Highness's words?"

Hearing this, Zhao Ji glanced at He Zhizhong, and He Zhizhong said understandingly: "Let me explain your Highness's intention. The late Emperor Renzong adopted the son of the clan as his heir and inherited the throne. He was the Emperor Yingzong. Our court

As a result, the emperor's line of succession was extended, but the situation at that time was that Emperor Zhenzong only had Emperor Renzong left among the six sons. In this case, where could Emperor Renzong have any brothers? The most important thing is that Emperor Renzong was truly virtuous, and the world was in awe, and Emperor Renzong was also the emperor of integrity.

, so there was no such thing as brother-in-law at that time. But things are different now. Nowadays, the holy body has only given birth to one son in several years, and it has already died. We have asked the doctors many times, and they said that the possibility of His Majesty having another son is

It's very small. The most important thing is that Emperor Shenzong still has five sons, and the mother is strong and the son is healthy. How can we allow the imperial power to fall by the wayside? Li Hanren, do you understand?"

Li Sanjian nodded and remained silent after hearing this. He Zhizhong said for a long time that the key is a strong mother and healthy son. As a mother, of course she hopes that her child can inherit the throne. In this way, how can other children of the clan have a chance?

"I have just turned eighteen this year. I don't want to live my life in such a muddle. John Ren, are you willing to help me?" After a long time, Zhao Ji suddenly asked.

The struggle for the throne is like this. If you advance, you will live, if you retreat, you will die. If Zhao Ji fails, his life may be safe, but he will be raised like a pig for his whole life. Not only Zhao Ji cannot bear this, but Li Sanjian also feels uncomfortable thinking about it.

Zhao Ji suddenly asked Li Sanjian at this time, and Li Sanjian didn't know how to answer. In such a dangerous matter as fighting for the throne, what use was he as a failed scholar? Li Sanjian really didn't understand why Zhao Ji said such words. Was he being used as cannon fodder?

A pawn can be thrown out at any time. If you throw away the pawn to save the commander, then you will definitely fall into a situation that will never be recovered.

However, Zhao Ji was kind to him, so how could Li Sanjian refuse at this time? Things have reached this point, and Li Sanjian has no possibility of refusing. He will die if he advances, and he will die if he retreats. It is better to play a game forward, maybe he can risk it.

Win in.

Li Sanjian thought of the key here, so Li Sanjian gathered his clothes and saluted: "I am willing to follow Your Highness and do the hard work of dogs and horses."

"Haha" Zhao Ji couldn't help but feel elated when he saw Li Sanjian readily agreeing to this matter: "I have John's tenacity to help me, and great things can be accomplished!"

Am I that important? Li Sanjian was filled with doubts.

He just wanted to have a good career in Gongju and let his mother live a good life, but who knew that he would be involved in the struggle for the throne of the Song Dynasty? In this way, the road ahead will be extremely dangerous, Li Sanjian lamented in his heart, it is better to take his mother with him.
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