Chapter 238 Xuanzong ascended the throne

"Abdicate?" The ministers were so surprised that their eyes hit the ground.

Although Chen Wanrong knew that Ruizong in history had withdrawn from the stage of history because of his abdication, he did not expect Ruizong to abdicate under such circumstances. He was very surprised and surprised: "History has come back, Ruizong is ambitious. I thought he would remain the emperor until he handled the Later Turks and Dashi. Unexpectedly, he actually abdicated! However, it is no wonder that he values ​​family affection. Princess Taiping has exhausted his energy and has no choice but to abdicate."

Ruizong values ​​family affection. If he is an ordinary person, it is a virtue and will be praised by others. However, he is an emperor, and the emperor will suffer a lot of suffering when he values ​​family affection too much. These days, Ruizong has spent the torment.

After a few days, he finally decided to execute Princess Taiping, but only he knew how bitter his heart was. Now, the matter was over, and he could no longer hold on and fainted again.

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely not possible!" The ministers opposed in unison, but Ruizong had already fainted, so where could he hear it?

Yao Chong's reaction was fast enough and said hurriedly: "Hurry, I'll pass on the imperial physician!"

Li Longji pounced on him and hugged Ruizong. The tears flowed down from the tiger's eyes and called out: "Father!" Ruizong in his arms was soft and had no reaction at all.

The imperial physician rushed over and took his pulse and frowned.

"How is it? How is the emperor?" Yao Chong asked first.

"Speak quickly!" the ministers urged.

The abdication was too big, and the ministers still had a lot of dissuasion to say, hoping that Ruizong would wake up now.

The imperial physician frowned and thought for a while before he said, "My sir, it's best not to disturb the emperor, so he must let the emperor rest well."

Ruizong had fainted several times for Princess Taiping. At that time, the matter was not finished, and Ruizong held on with one breath. Now, as soon as the matter was finished, his anger dissipated, and he could not hold on. He had to rest for several days to recover.

Now that things have come to this point, it is useless for the ministers to be anxious. They can only watch the eunuch carry Ruizong away. The ministers, you look at me, I look at you, and I feel at a loss.

Li Longji did not follow up immediately, but ordered: "Yao Chong, the most important thing at the moment is to stabilize the situation and not cause trouble. You have to pay more attention."

Yao Chong secretly praised Li Longji's calmness in his heart and hurriedly said, "I understand!"

"Your servants should perform their duties conscientiously and let them go!" As soon as Li Longji finished explaining, he rushed up as if he was flying.

The ministers couldn't help but chased after a few steps, and stopped again, staring at the direction that Ruizong was carrying away, but no one spoke. After a while, the ministers surrounded him and looked at Yao Chong and said, "Mr. Yao, what do you think? Abdication is a big deal, we have to advise the emperor."

Abdication was the system of the Five Emperors in ancient times. Since the establishment of the emperor's power, how many emperors have taken the initiative to abdicate? That is, Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan abdicated, which was forced to retreat because of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. Ruizong's decision was shocking, and it was impossible for the ministers to not give advice. However, to give advice, Ruizong must wait for Ruizong to be clear.

When Ruizong was unconscious, who else could they find if they didn’t look for Yao Chong?

Yao Chong was also quite embarrassed. If you want to talk about his talent, Li Longji must be even higher. However, Ruizong's performance in the past six months has also been quite eye-catching. He has taken a series of decisive measures to manage the Tang Dynasty in a vivid and impressive manner.

"This..." The resourceful Yao Chong felt undecided for the first time.

Chen Wanrong took over the conversation and said, "My sir, let's do our jobs. I think it's not too late for us to discuss the decision when the emperor wakes up."

This is the only way, the ministers had no objection and had to disperse.

If Ruizong hadn't fainted, their advice would have been one day. Ruizong's fainting would have been more convenient.

As Chen Wanrong expected, Ruizong really had an order, but that was a day later. Ruizong was unconscious for a day and a night. The first thing he did after waking up was to issue an order, "I have decided on the abdication, and I will not discuss it anymore! Yao Chong is preparing for the new king's ascension to the throne! Three days later, a grand ceremony will be held!"

Once this decree is made, Ruizong abdicated and it is useless to advise him again. The ministers had to stop admonishing him and acted vigorously to prepare for Xuanzong's ascension to the throne.

The new emperor ascended the throne was a major event, and no one dared to relax. During these three days, various departments of the Tang Dynasty had efficient operation, and Yao Chong and others were busy. Although Chen Wanrong was a celebrity of Ruizong, his position was low and he was still a scattered official. He was not his turn to do these preparations, so he could only stay in the military weapon supervisor.

Although the military weapon surveillance is quite busy, it is much easier than Yao Chong and others.

In a blink of an eye, three days passed, and it was the day when Xuanzong ascended the throne. On that day, Chen Wanrong got up very early. Just as he finished his clothes, Zheng Qing came in with hot water and smiled and said, "Why are you getting up so early today?"

If Chen Wanrong had woken up Zheng Qing in the past, it would have been rare to see it as early as today. Zheng Qing couldn't help but tease her: "Did the sun come out from the west?"

"No!" Chen Wanrong replied seriously: "Today is the day when the new emperor ascends the throne, so of course I have to get up early."

"Yes!" Zheng Qing echoed: "Wash your face quickly."

Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "What is it? I haven't finished speaking yet."

Zheng Qing was quite curious and asked, "What else do you have to say?"

"I mean, after the new emperor ascended the throne, the situation in the court stabilized, and I had nothing to do. Should we do our business?" Chen Wanrong put his right hand on Zheng Qing's slender waist, a little ill-intentioned.

Zheng Qing blushed and she was very shy: "I will sooner or later be yours."

"As sooner or later?" Chen Wanrong was thick-skinned: "It's better to get early than late. The sooner you do this, the better! The weather is so cold, there are not even people who can warm their feet. So that's OK?"

"You are so thick-skinned!" Zheng Qing stared at the boss, pretending to be vicious, and twisted Chen Wanrong's face lightly.

The two kept joking. Chen Wanrong washed up with Zheng Qing's help, rode the blue and white porcelain too early, and rushed to participate in the Xuanzong's throne ceremony.

Today's Chang'an is very different from the past. Every family is decorated with lights and colors, which is even more lively than the New Year. Every new emperor ascended the throne, it will be lively. This is a tradition that has been around for thousands of years, and Li Longji's ascension to the throne is no exception.

Besides, Li Longji is famous and wise, and has a high status in the minds of the people. Especially in the battle of Tubo, Li Longji was the initiator and was the first to advocate his proposal. The people loved him more and had long hoped that he would ascend the throne. Now, Ruizong abdicated and Xuanzong ascended the throne, which is in line with the wishes of the people, so there is no such thing as not being lively.

Just as I was walking, a deafening sound of firecrackers sounded, and some ordinary people shouted: "Your Majesty has ascended the throne!"

The voice is full of joy, as if Li Longji is their relative.

"Those who win the hearts of the people will win the world!" Chen Wanrong sighed in his heart: "Li Longji is extremely smart and has the power of the emperor. The Kaiyuan prosperous era has been famous throughout the ages, and is a monument in Chinese history. However, because of the Anshi Rebellion, the future of the Tang Dynasty was destroyed. If there was no Anshi Rebellion, the Tang Dynasty had already gained the upper hand in the competition in the Middle East, and it is likely to include the Middle East in the territory. Oh, I forgot a big thing, how to avoid the Anshi Rebellion? I have to think of a way to avoid the Anshi Rebellion! If there is no Anshi Rebellion, Chinese history will be even more brilliant!"

Qin Shihuang's unification of China was a turning point in Chinese history, a transition from division to unity. Similarly, the Anshi Rebellion was also a turning point in Chinese history, but it was a turning point in prosperity to decline, which was heartbreaking.

In the more than a thousand years after Qin Shihuang unified China, China had the grand style of the Qin and Han dynasties and the atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. After the Anshi Rebellion, Chinese history was not as good as before the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The Song Dynasty, which had a world that followed the Tang Dynasty and created dazzling wealth, but could not raise its head in front of foreign enemies. The Yuan Dynasty was a dynasty established by the Mongols, and there was nothing to say. The territory of the Ming Dynasty was almost the same as when Qin Shihuang unified China. Compared with the powerful Western Han Dynasty and prosperous Tang Dynasty, it was too far behind.

If the Anshi Rebellion can be avoided, Chinese history can continue its glory. This is indeed a heart-pounding event. Chen Wanrong couldn't help but feel excited and made up his mind in secret: "It must be done!"

Just as Chen Wanrong turned his mind, the sound of firecrackers in Chang'an continued to be heard and the people cheered, cheering for Xuanzong ascending the throne!

Chen Wanrong rushed to Taimiao and saw that there were many ministers who arrived, and many ministers rushed over one after another.

The power is tempting, and there are very few things for the emperor to abdicate. Generally, the death of the last emperor, the new emperor followed him in front of the bed, or read the will in the court to succeed him. Ruizong abdicated, not the death of the emperor, and he had to report to the Taimiao in advance for abdication.

Therefore, we have to start with the Taimiao.

If the late emperor dies, the new emperor will succeed to the throne first and then sue him at the Taimiao. Ruizong is a famous abdicator "professional household" in history. He will give up the world three times in his life, one to his mother Wu Zetian, two to his brother Li Xian, and three to his son Li Longji.

With thousands of years of Chinese history, he is the only one who abdicated like Ruizong.

Although the new emperor ascended the throne was happy, it was also sensitive. The ministers greeted each other without saying much, and waited quietly.

Not long after, the eunuch's sharp voice sounded: "The emperor is here!"

When Chen Wanrong saw that Ruizong was in a bad mood, his face was pale, and he was a little thrilling when he walked. If it weren't for the eunuch carefully supporting him, he would have been struggling.

It seems that Princess Taiping's incident has dealt a heavy blow to him, and he has not recovered until now.

The ministers disagreed with the abdication of Ruizong. Now, seeing Ruizong's weak appearance and looking like he was dying, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Ruizong's abdication may be a wise move.

In sharp contrast to Ruizong, Li Longji is around him. Now Li Longji has recovered almost and has returned to his former handsome and handsome appearance, and has a tiger spirit, which makes people feel good from the heart.

"See the Emperor!" The ministers greeted him.

Now, the ceremony of the ceremony has not been held yet, and Ruizong is still the emperor, and he still has to meet according to normal etiquette.

Ruizong waved his hand very tiredly, and Li Longjidai replied: "Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The ministers thanked for their kindness, stood up, and stood in two hatchbacks.

Ruizong slowly glanced at the ministers and nodded: "Let's start!" The voice was very small, and only the ministers in front could hear it.

"The emperor abdicates, and the ceremony of the prince ascends the throne begins!" Yao Chong, as the emcee of ceremonies, announced loudly, and read out the imperial edict.

This abdication edict was written by Ruizong, written by Yao Chong. The general idea was to first describe his contribution. The battle against Tubo was a big deal by Ruizong. Although Ruizong is not capable of doing it now, he still wrote a big book.

Then, he turned his pen and talked about his mistakes, listed the accumulated shortcomings of the Tang Dynasty and the incident of Princess Taiping, and finally praised Li Longji.

Ruizong's writing is good, and this edict is so vivid that it is amazing.

As soon as the edict was read, Ruizong knelt down with incense and prayed to the late emperors of all dynasties. After the prayer, Ruizong stood up, and the eunuch brought the crown and the imperial robe. Li Longji knelt in front of Ruizong. Ruizong picked up the crown and put it on Li Longji, then picked up the imperial robe and put it on Li Longji, and raised his voice and said, "Sanlang, from now on, you will be the emperor of the Tang Dynasty! The Tang Dynasty will be carried forward by you!"

"Thank you, Father!" Li Longji said respectfully.

"Sanlang, give the country of the Tang Dynasty to you, father, don't worry! You must carry forward the country of the Tang Dynasty!" Ruizong reminded him. This is just a polite word.

"Kid, remember!" Li Longji answered his order.

"The new king ascended the throne, and the ceremony has been completed. I will be the Supreme Emperor from today! Your king and his subjects discuss state affairs!" Ruizong explained, stretched out his right hand, held the eunuch, and left tremblingly.

"Greatly send the Emperor to the Supreme Emperor!" The ministers led by Li Longji to send Ruizong away.

Looking at the back of Ruizong, many ministers started to cry. Chen Wanrong and Ruizong have known him more and more deeply. It is wrong to say that Ruizong is not talented, but Ruizong is actually a shrewd person. However, his emphasis on family affection is too much, which prevents him from becoming a good emperor.

Ruizong took great care of Princess Taiping. If they were not born in an imperial family, their brother-sister relationship would have envied many people, which is obvious to all in history. However, as an emperor, he would not be a good emperor because of this matter.

Looking back on the scenes of Ruizong, Chen Wanrong was filled with emotion.

Ruizong's figure went further and further away, and finally disappeared from sight. An old era ended and a more glorious new era began!

This new era is called the "Kaiyuan Prosperity". Whether it is cultural governance or martial arts, it is a peak! In Chinese history, only the "Hanwu Prosperity" created by Emperor Wu of Han can be compared with it!

Historically, when Ruizong abdicated, the Tang Dynasty was in a turmoil. Not only did there be some bad things in it, but Princess Taiping also looked at the throne. Five of the seven prime ministers were Princess Taiping, which seriously threatened the throne of Xuanzong. This forced Xuanzong to take decisive measures to kill Princess Taiping.

Now that Ruizong has executed Princess Taiping, the biggest threat to Xuanzong no longer exists.

Foreign, strong enemies were around, and wars continued on the border, and Tubo, the latter Turks and the big sects colluded with each other to harass the Tang Dynasty's borders and nuisances continued. Even the weak Khitan had to make a move. It can be said that the Tang Dynasty was in internal and external troubles at that time.

However, after the current Tang Dynasty, after the battle of Tubo, its strategic situation has greatly improved, and Tubo, a strong opponent, no longer exists.

In addition, Mei Xuancheng's rebellion in Annan took place during the Xuanzong period. In order to pacify Annan, Xuanzong sent Yang Sixu to lead an army of more than 100,000 along the route of Ma Yuan, a famous general of the Eastern Han Dynasty, to quell the Annan rebellion. Now, Mei Xuancheng is dead and Annan is stable.

The strategic situation of the entire Tang Dynasty was extremely favorable. The only opponents of the Tang Dynasty were the Hou Turks and the Dashi. If Emperor Xuanzong of Tang pacified the Hou Turks and defeated the Dashi Empire, then the Tang Dynasty would be an unparalleled and powerful dynasty in Chinese history, even if it was far superior to the Qin Dynasty and the Western Han Dynasty!

The reason why the Tang Dynasty had such a huge change was because Chen Wanrong was because Chen Wanrong led to this transformation!
To be continued...