The video connects all worlds, and the top ten emperors are edited at the beginning

"I'm going to prevent Li Shimin from seeking power and usurping the throne in advance."

Li Yuan, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, had a slightly gloomy face, and there was a flash of light in his eyes, he whispered to himself.

"Why haven't I made an inventory yet?"

"I'm getting tired of waiting."

Tang Xuanzong Li Longji frowned and said impatiently.

At this time, the screen in the video changed.

I saw that a young emperor had ascended to the throne, but his power was controlled by the queen mother. He was like a puppet without any real power.

It wasn't until the emperor was 24 years old that he regained power and began to handle the government himself.

The emperor was diligent in domestic affairs and tried to reform, but they all stopped midway due to failure.

Moreover, in the face of the enemy's heavy army, in order to protect himself, he did not think about resisting, but kept asking for peace and paying compensation everywhere.

Then, Chen Feng's deep voice sounded.

"Song Renzong Zhao Zhen, originally named Zhao Yiyi, the fourth emperor of the Song Dynasty, the sixth son of Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng, and his mother is Concubine Li Chen."

"In the early years, he was appointed as the Duke of Qing, the King of Shouchun County, and the King of Sheng, and he was appointed as the crown prince in the second year of Tianxi."

"In the first year of Qianxing, Zhao Zhen came to the throne at the age of 13. In the early days of his reign, Zhang Xian, Empress Liu of Mingsu, listened to the government behind the curtain, and did not start to take charge until the second year of Mingdao."

"The first "Song-Xia War" broke out in the middle of his reign. After three years of fighting, the two sides signed the "Qingli Peace Agreement."

"During the period, the Liao Kingdom took the opportunity to suppress the border with heavy troops and forced Song Ting to increase the amount of old coins, which is known in history as "Chongxi Zeng coins."

"In the third year of Qingli, Zhao Zhen appointed Fan Zhongyan, a political adviser, and others to carry out the "Qingli New Deal" in an attempt to curb the increasingly serious land annexation and "three redundant" phenomena, but due to the huge opposition force, the reform was immediately suspended."

"In the eighth year of Jiayou, Zhao Zhen died in Funing Hall in Tokyo at the age of 54. He reigned for 42 years and was the longest reigning emperor in the Song Dynasty. His temple name was Renzong and he was buried in Yongzhao Mausoleum."

"During the reign of Zhao Zhen, the economy of the Northern Song Dynasty prospered, and science, technology and culture also developed greatly."

""History of the Song Dynasty" praised and said: 'Being a king, stop at benevolence.' The emperor has no shame."

"Historians summarize his reign as "Renzong Shengzhi"."

Chapter 73 Song Renzong Zhao Zhen

Song Renzong Zhao Zhen was the fourth emperor of the Song Dynasty.

He is generous and kind.

During his 41 years in office, the culture was very prosperous.

Generally speaking, Renzong is still a good emperor who is diligent in governing and caring for the people.

Song Renzong Zhao Zhen was born in 1010.

At that time, Zhao Zhen's other brothers died young, so he became the only son, and he became the sole heir to the throne without dispute.

When Zhao Zhen was born, his father Zhenzong was over 40 years old.

Zhenzong was naturally very happy to have a son when he was old, and he regarded Zhao Zhen as the apple of his eye.

Zhao Zhen was established as the prince when he was [-] years old.

Zhao Zhen's biological mother was Li Shi, who was the maid of Zhenzong's empress Liu Shi, who gave birth to Zhao Zhen after being pregnant by Zhenzong's accidental favor.

Later, with the acquiescence of Zhenzong, the newly born Zhao Zhen was taken away by Empress Liu, and claimed to be her own son.

Empress Liu treats Zhao Zhen as her own, and treats Li Shi more favorably.

Later, Mrs. Li was made Concubine Chen and died of illness soon after.

Empress Liu followed the minister's advice and buried Li's family generously.

When Empress Liu was alive, the insiders were tight-lipped about Zhao Zhen's life experience.

It was not until after Empress Liu died that Concubine Yang told Zhao Zhen about his life experience.

Zhao Zhen, who learned the truth, did not hold grudges against Empress Liu Feidan, but was extremely grateful.

This incident became more and more outrageous. In the novel "Three Heroes and Five Righteousness" in the late Qing Dynasty, according to Zhao Zhen's life experience, it was written as the well-known "civet cat for the prince".

However, the real Empress Liu is not as sinister and vicious as in the novel, but she is indeed very scheming.

After the crown prince was established, Zhenzong gradually became addicted to elixir and completely let go of the government. Later, Empress Liu gradually monopolized the government.

In 1022, Zhenzong died, and 13-year-old Zhao Zhen came to the throne. He was Song Renzong.

After that, Empress Liu has been in charge of the government for 12 years, but she has not made any achievements.

In March 1033, Empress Dowager Liu died of illness, and the 3-year-old Renzong began to rule in person.

In January 1039, Xixia, which was independent, asked the Song Dynasty to recognize the Xixia regime, but Renzong refused.

In February, Li Yuanhao, king of Xixia, led troops to attack the Song Dynasty.

Renzong panicked, but Han Qi, Fan Zhongyan and other ministers led the troops to repel the Xixia army.

In September 1042, Xixia once again sent heavy troops to invade the Song Dynasty, and the Song army was defeated.

The Xixia army burned, killed and looted all the way, and the people lived in dire straits, Renzong had no choice but to seek peace.

Unexpectedly, Li Yuanhao didn't agree at all.

It wasn't until 1044 that the Liao Kingdom attacked Xixia. In order to fight against the Liao Kingdom, Xixia agreed to the Song Dynasty's peace proposal and expressed its willingness to become a minister, but at the same time it also asked the Song Dynasty for a huge "year gift".

It means that since I am your subject, you have to give me some supplies every year to show "friendliness".

Xixia, who was supposed to be a vassal, "respected" the things of the Song Dynasty, but I didn't expect the whole thing to be reversed.

In October of this year, the Song Dynasty and Xixia reached a contract, and the Song Dynasty gave Xixia silk fabrics 10 pieces, 13 taels of silver, and 5 catties of tea every year.

Seeing that Song was bullying, the Liao Kingdom also took advantage of the fire to loot, and did not give up until they were treated similarly to Xia.

This is really good people being bullied!

Although the war was over, the huge amount of property that Song gave to Xixia and Liao each year was passed on to the people as a heavy burden.

Renzong loved reading and practicing calligraphy.

He is brilliant, studious and diligent, and his calligraphy is strong and powerful, making him the best among the emperors of the Song Dynasty.