In fact, many people know that at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Jingkang Change occurred, which not only led to the demise of the Northern Song Dynasty, but also allowed Song Huizong and Song Qinzong to be taken away by the Jin State.
At this time, Emperor Gaozong of Song ascended the throne and founded the Southern Song Dynasty in Yingtianfu, Nanjing, beginning his reign in a quiet corner. However, at this time, the ruler of the Jin Kingdom did not intend to let Zhao Shu go.
First, the emperor is also difficult to do
They would attack the Southern Song Dynasty every three to five, which also made Zhao Shu overwhelmed. At this time, Yue Fei, the general of the main war faction, was also persecuted by the traitor, and lost his little life, leaving Zhao Shu in a dilemma.
In fact, Zhao Shu also wanted to defeat the army of the Jin State and regain the prosperity of the Northern Song Dynasty. But Zhao Shu was also afraid that the power of the military generals was too great, not only would he threaten his rule, but he might also lose his throne!
After figuring this out, Zhao Shu listened to the words of the Lord and the Faction, and then took a compromise approach to the ruler of the Jin Kingdom. After all, what the rulers of the Jin Kingdom need is money and land, which is safer for Zhao Shu!
Second, encounter a rebellion
Under the encroachment of the Jin Kingdom, the land area of the Southern Song Dynasty has been greatly reduced, however, at this time, Zhao Shu is still not enterprising, and it is difficult for the people to accept, and they hate Zhao Zhi even more.
After seeing this situation, the sergeants represented by Miao Fu and Liu Zhengyan also staged a coup d'état without warning. They not only supported Zhao Xun to ascend the throne, but also forced Zhao to abdicate.
At this time, Zhao Xun was only a three-year-old child, so of course the power was in the hands of Miao Fu and Liu Zhengyan. This was also unbearable for the courtiers, so they united and finally quelled the rebellion of Miao Fu and Liu Zhengyan.
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Shu, who had just abdicated for twenty-six days, re-ascended the throne. In this coup, Zhao Xuan's only son, Zhao Xuan, died soon after because he was frightened. Zhao Zhi is the same, he was not frightened in this coup d'état.
In the following time, although Zhao Shu spoiled many concubines, they failed to give birth to a son and a half daughter for Zhao Shu, which also made Zhao Shu feel extremely sad. In case after a hundred years, he did not leave an heir for the Southern Song Dynasty, it would be a big deal.
After figuring this out, Zhao Shu chose two heirs, Zhao Yang and Zhao Xuan, as adopted sons from among the same clansmen, and adopted them in the palace. However, for the sake of prudence, Zhao Zhi did not determine who was the crown prince.
Third, accept the very test
After more than twenty years, Zhao Zhi still did not give birth to a son, so he decided to choose one of Zhao Yang and Zhao Xuan as the heir. Because both of them are very well-behaved, they are deeply loved by Zhao Shu, and he doesn't know who to choose.
Suddenly, one day, Zhao Zhiling's wit moved, and he ordered someone to send ten beautiful girls to Zhao Yang and Zhao Xuan each. These ten girls are all newly selected palace maids from the people, they are not only shy and closed, but also have very well-behaved personalities, making people look extremely loved.
At this time, Zhao Yang was also a young man with strong blood, so after he saw ten beauties, he inevitably felt ape-madness in his heart, and then he wanted to pull these beauties to the palace. But after Zhao Nan's teacher Shi Hao heard this, he also quickly ran to his palace.
Seeing Shi Hao suddenly coming, Zhao Yang still didn't know what was going on, at this time, Shi Hao also analyzed Zhao Yang, "Now, the emperor is old, and he is about to establish a successor." I heard that he also sent ten beauties to Zhao Xuan, which may be the ultimate test for the two of you!" ”
When Zhao Yang heard it, he couldn't help but chuckle in his heart, fortunately the teacher came in time, otherwise, he would have made a big mistake. Thinking of this, Zhao Yang quickly released the ten beauties, and treated them with good food, drink, and hospitality.
But after Zhao Xuan saw the ten beauties sent by Zhao Shu, he did not hold himself and quickly enjoyed all ten beauties. Just when Zhao Xuan was enjoying himself, Zhao Shu suddenly issued an edict and took back all ten beauties given to Zhao Yang and Zhao Xuan.
At this time, Zhao Xuan regretted it, he didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Zhao Shu's gourd! After those beauties were recalled to the palace, they were quickly identified, and the beauties who were sent to Zhao Yang's palace were still virgins.
epilogue
After receiving the report from the palace people, Zhao Zhi quickly understood, it seems that compared to Zhao Xuan, Zhao Yang's determination is stronger! Therefore, without saying a word, he made Zhao Yang the crown prince, and then passed the throne to him.
Zhao Yang, who ascended the throne, is also the historical Song Xiaozhong. Until this time, Zhao Yang understood Zhao Shu's good intentions, if he was greedy, I am afraid that he would lose the throne. History also proves that Zhao Yang is a very successful emperor, and Zhao Shu's choice is not wrong.