Imagine when the monarch of a country is forced by a foreign enemy to flee in all directions, but the ministers around him suddenly rebel and hold the helpless emperor hostage. This is not the plot of the TV series, but the real thing that happened in the Southern Song Dynasty in 1129. That year, in the despair of being pursued by the Jin soldiers, Song Gaozong even betrayed his own courtiers. This double betrayal and threat, can you imagine how much psychological pressure there is?
In 1129, that is, the third year of Jianyan in the Southern Song Dynasty, this year can be described as ill-fated for Song Gaozong. On the one hand, the iron hooves of the Jin soldiers constantly harassed, making him run away like a lost dog; On the other hand, Miao Fu, Liu Zhengyan and other seemingly loyal ministers around him suddenly attacked and attempted to usurp the throne. This is simply to make matters worse, but fortunately, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong and other loyal ministers turned the tide and made him turn back from the ghost gate.
Just as the earth-shaking year was coming to an end, Song Gaozong received a report that shocked everyone. According to the report, a woman claiming to be Emperor Joho suddenly appeared in Yuezhou. The woman claimed to be the daughter of Song Huizong, who was also Song Gaozong's sister. If this is true, then her return is not only a kind of family reunion, but also means that other captured members of the royal family are also expected to return. This is undoubtedly a silver lining, but is this news really reliable?
The self-described woman is named Huanhuan, and her story is full of drama. According to her own account, she was taken captive by Jin soldiers during the Jingkang Revolution and fled back after going through hardships. For Song Gaozong, the sudden "sister", it is not only a ray of hope, but also a fatal trap. After all, if she was an assassin sent by the Jinren, the consequences would be unimaginable.
In order to verify the true identity of this "emperor", Song Gaozong sent his trusted eunuch Feng Yi and the old palace maid Wu Xin'er to inquire about the news. Feng Yi and Wu Xin'er are both old men in the palace, and they know the faces and identity characteristics of the members of the royal family well. However, when they saw the woman who claimed to be the emperor, Feng Yi was so excited that he burst into tears. This is because the woman in front of him is strikingly similar to the emperor in his memory, and this scene is enough to make people moved.
Is such a certification reliable enough? In the long course of history, there are too many truths and fakes that are difficult to distinguish, especially in the game of thrones, where every link can hide deadly traps. And Song Gaozong, the emperor who had been cornered, the doubts in his heart did not completely dissipate at this time. He decided to send a few more old ministers, who had been close to the queens and princesses of Song Huizong and were more familiar with the secrets of the court.
After meeting the emperor, these old ministers confirmed her accent, mannerisms, and knowledge of some of the secrets of the palace, which were consistent with the real emperor. This kind of verification is enough to dispel most of the doubts, but Song Gaozong still has a trace of uneasiness in his heart: Is all this a bureau carefully arranged by the Jin people?
At this time, a piece of evidence appeared that surprised everyone - the emperor was carrying a piece of jade pendant that Song Huizong had given her back then, which was not only exquisite and abnormal, but also had Song Huizong's own inscription on it, which was a treasure that was difficult for any forger to copy. The appearance of this jade pendant finally dispelled everyone's doubts, and Song Gaozong burst into tears and hugged his long-lost sister tightly.
But the story doesn't end there. The return of Emperor Ji not only brought family comfort to Song Gaozong, but also brought a stable signal to the stormy dynasty of the Southern Song Dynasty. It was seen that even under the heavy oppression of foreign enemies, members of their royal family were still able to achieve phoenix nirvana, which greatly boosted the morale of the people. Emperor Ji also brought back some information about the internal Jin Dynasty, which was also of great help to the Southern Song Dynasty's confrontation strategy adjustment.
Despite this, the mystery of the emperor's life still leaves endless reverie for future generations. Some people say that she is the true emperor, and with her strong will and unyielding spirit, she can escape from the enemy; There is also speculation that she may be a double agent of the Jin Dynasty, but in the end she was moved by the true feelings of the Song Dynasty. Whatever the truth, her story has become a legend, sung by countless literati and writers.
The story of Emperor Ji is not only a piece of history, but also a mirror, reflecting the hope and despair, loyalty and betrayal of the people of that era. In the game of thrones, the truth is often more complex than it seems, and everyone can be a pawn or a chess player. Song Gaozong's doubts, the mystery of the emperor's identity, and the choice between loyal and traitorous ministers all make us re-examine how history has left a deep imprint on everyone's life.