[Rat cat] Long live the emperor

Zhao Heng, the temple name is Song Zhenzong, and the posthumous title is Ying Fuji, the ancient gods, let the German civilization, Wu Dingzhang, the emperor of Yuanxiao.Taizong's third son, initially named Zhao Dechang, later changed to Zhao Yuanxiu and Zhao Yuankan, succeeded to the throne in 997, and died in 1022 at the age of 55.During his 25 years in office, he looked up at astronomy, looked down at the hearts of the people, selected virtuous and capable men, the heavens ruled the sages, the spirits and martial arts showed the world, only the virtues moved the heavens, the thoughts followed the dark luck, the wisdom and the gods acted, the heart was sincere in all things, and the way was spread in all directions. Therefore, a hundred bureaucrats and teachers, the government has no government, the network is sparse and the harmony is harmonious, and the land is returned to the heart...

This passage was recorded in Song History Zhenzong Biography, Zhao Zhen looked at it twice with great interest, and didn't even want to eat the disgusting lunch.

But after thinking about it, I am also an emperor. Even if I have been mediocre all my life and made no contribution to the country or the people, there will still be a group of literati praising him after his death. Thinking about it this way, I feel very comfortable. I drank two extra bowls of vegetable porridge at noon!

A month ago, a big fire lost most of the cold palace, and the emperor and queen were buried in the sea of ​​fire together.There are complex grievances and resentments here, Zhao Zhen discussed with a group of civil servants for three days, and finally decided to modify the emperor's death method, from intentional arson to death due to illness.This not only saved the face of the royal family, but also the face of the country, and incidentally saved the life of Princess Huiguo.

Lin Lang's assassins slaughtered most of the royal relatives and relatives in Bianliang City, and the remaining half remained silent.Although Princess Huiguo was half of the accomplice, she saved Zhao Zhen at the last moment, and her merits and demerits were balanced. Zhao Zhen retained her honorary title and left her to accompany Concubine Li in the palace.

Bianliang suffered a small catastrophe, the emperor's funeral was huge, and Zhao Zhen's enthronement ceremony was kept simple.

Civil and military officials in the whole dynasty lamented the new emperor's pure filial piety, but only the people in Kaifeng who knew the truth understood that Zhao Zhen was just lazy.

Because of his young age, after Zhao Zhen ascended the throne, he only went to court every day to listen to, ask about, and discuss politics, and he had to wait a few years to take charge of the government.

Maybe Zhao Zhen also has the legendary "protagonist's fate". Since he ascended the throne, the weather in Song Dynasty has suddenly become smooth.It rained when it was supposed to rain, and it was windy when it should be blowing. Food and vegetables were growing well, and there were no earthquakes and floods. Even the Liao Kingdom and Xixia, which had been harassing the border defenses, began to pinch each other.

While lamenting that life is as lonely as snow, Zhao Zhen drank another bowl of vegetable porridge...

Don't you realize that vegetable porridge appears too frequently today?

That's because Zhenzhen is engaged in feudal superstition activities in Zhenguo Temple - offering sacrifices to heaven and praying for blessings.

Zhenguo Temple is actually Shaolin Temple. In the early years of Emperor Taizong, in order to pray for good weather, he conferred this golden plaque of "Zhen Guo Temple" and named it "Guo Temple".According to the ancestral system, every time a new emperor ascends the throne, he must come to Zhenguo Temple to worship the heavens and pray for blessings. During this period, he must fast and bathe, and sincerely worship the Buddha, so as to hope for the prosperity of the country!

In the first three days after Zhao Zhen arrived at Zhenguo Temple, he was so busy doing sacrifices to heaven that he became dizzy.Fortunately, the emperor only needs to be busy for three days, and then the eminent monks will chant scriptures, so there is nothing else for him.Apart from chanting scriptures, there is no other entertainment in the temple. For a lazy person like Zhao Zhen, even if he is bored for three days, he will soon grow mushrooms.

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In the afternoon of this day, Bai Yutang took a walk in the maple forest on the back mountain of Shaolin. It was the season when the maple leaves were like fire, and the scenery was so beautiful.

Suddenly a murderous look flashed behind him, Bai Yutang paused, changed direction and continued walking.

After walking not far, I saw Zhao Zhen sitting on a tree trunk, grabbing a handful of maple leaves and throwing them down, humming a strange tune, and kicking his bare feet in the air.You can smell a sweet smell from a long distance, and the sense of sight of a successful prank...

Bai Yutang rubbed his nose: Cheng Ying was the one who showed murderous aura just now, he must have been bullied by the little villain again.

Before Bai Yutang walked in, Zhao Zhen had already spotted him. It was really too conspicuous for Bai Yutang to stand in the red maple forest in white clothes.

Zhao Zhen was happy, and opened his hand in the direction of Bai Yutang, "Brother Bai~~" suddenly jumped off a high branch and flew!

Bai Yutang looked up at the sky: If he falls down, he will be half disabled if he doesn't die, so it can be regarded as killing harm for the people.

Knowing that it was Zhao Zhen's bad intentions, Bai Yutang lazily stretched out his hand to catch him until the last moment.Zhao Zhen rubbed his sweaty head against Bai Yutang's body, smiling brighter than the afternoon sun, grinning with a tooth missing, very heartless, trouble-free, and happy.

Bai Yutang was annoyed by him, shook his head helplessly, and carried him near the boots.

"Where's your hidden guard?" Besides Cheng Ying, there are dozens of hidden guards lurking beside Zhao Zhen, and they are not there at the moment.

Zhao Zhen sat on the ground and put on his boots, and said casually: "They were a little nervous when they went out for the first time. I sneezed and they were all nervous for a long time, so I sent them back to sleep. Teenagers are just growing up. When you are young, eat well and sleep well to grow tall and strong!"

Bai Yutang looked at Zhao Zhen, "You are a few years younger than them." Why did you sound like a son.

Zhao Zhen pretended to hold her heart together, "Young people are just skins, my heart is old!"

Bai Yutang was speechless, and looked around, "Where's Chengying?"

Zhao Zhen put on his boots, got up and patted his buttocks, and said confidently: "I asked Chengying to go to the kitchen to 'get' some oil, salt, sauce and vinegar. Brother Bai came just in time, let's roast pheasant and eat together!" Two little black claws, "It's a pity, it's a pity, there is no feast without meat, there is only sacrificial wine in the temple, and that one is not good at all."

The corners of Bai Yutang's mouth twitched: As the emperor, he actually ordered his subordinates to steal chickens and dogs?Still roasting pheasants in the temple, not to mention blaspheming the Buddha, even stealing the wine for worshiping the ancestors?It's no wonder that since the cat accepted its apprentice, it ran away every three days, making a fuss all over the yard catching apprentices.

Zhao Zhen asked with a smile, "Where's the master?"

Bai Yutang shrugged, "I don't know what Shenmi is doing, but he disappeared early in the morning."

Zhao Zhen smacked his lips, "It's hard to be free, and I just want to pay my respects to my master."

While the two were chatting, Chengying came back with a big bag on his back.Zhao Zhen opened the bag, and there were golden-yellow roast chicken, several dishes of delicate side dishes, and Zhao Zhen's favorite dim sum.Zhao Zhen said in surprise: "Chengying, you robbed the imperial dining room, why are there so many?"

Cheng Ying said with a dull face, and said calmly: "This subordinate asked the imperial chef to do it well, and then 'taken' it from the imperial chef."

The implication is that if you ask me to take it, I will take it, and I have not violated the order.

Zhao Zhen narrowed his eyes: Oh, the stupid and cute Cheng Ying has failed in his studies, and he will be obedient.

Bai Yutang was very relieved: after being teased so many times, he finally knew how to fight back.

Because of Chengying's little counterattack, Zhao Zhen never tires of teasing him...

Zhao Zhen: "Maple leaves are so red, Chengying, please feed me some snacks!"

Cheng Ying: "..."

Bai Yutang: What about causality?

Zhao Zhen: "The weather is getting cold, Chengying, feed Brother Bai some roast chicken!"

Cheng Ying: "..."

Bai Yutang: Does this count as being shot while lying down?

"Yo~~ Chicken smells so good, little baby, feed me chicken legs!"

Cheng Ying and Bai Yutang were taken aback, Zhao Zhen blinked: Hey, I didn't say anything...

His gaze was raised suddenly, and Zhao Zhen realized that he was being hugged by someone, and the chicken leg in his hand was gone.Zhao Zhen turned around and saw that the chicken leg was being bitten by a white and fat old monk. The smell on the old monk was very familiar, like the special medicinal soap made by Gongsun...

Bai Yutang frowned, this monk's lightness kungfu is so powerful!He approached silently, as if he had been squatting behind Zhao Zhen, and the movement of taking away the chicken leg was so fast that he couldn't see clearly.The great monk was neither malicious nor murderous, he just stared at the delicious food, drooling, and hugged Zhao Zhen without letting go.

Seeing Chengying take out the weapon, Zhao Zhen waved his hand at him, and said to the monk, "You are a monk, how can you eat meat?"

The old monk tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said confidently: "The Buddha passed through the intestines, and the wine and meat will stay in the heart!"

So, you swallowed the Buddha alive? ——Bai Yutang thought seriously.

"Master!" Zhan Zhao ran over with his wet sleeves on his hands, and monk socks and shoes in his hands.

"Little senior brother!" The old monk was overjoyed when he saw Zhan Zhao, he held Zhao Zhen with one hand and shook it like he was waving a handkerchief...

Zhao Zhen, who was teetering in the air, lamented the boundless power of his master and the chaotic seniority of his master at the same time.

Zhan Zhao rescued Zhao Zhen, handed it to Cheng Ying, and pulled the old monk to put on shoes for him. "I just finished taking a bath for you, so why are you running around without wearing shoes!" The old monk was not only extremely strong, but also had an amazing sense of balance. He raised one foot to put on a shoe for Zhan Zhao, and he was able to stand firmly on one foot?

The old monk bowed his head to listen to the training, and looked at Zhan Zhao with aggrieved Bala, "The poor monk wants to play with his nephew."

Zhan Zhao looked up at him, "How many times have I told you that my apprentice is your grandson."

The old monk continued to feel wronged, "Little brother..."

Zhan Zhao was speechless, and patted him, "The other foot!"

The old monk changed his feet and continued to be wronged, "Little brother, don't be angry..."

Zhan Zhao was too tired to talk to him anymore.

After Zhan Zhao's introduction, everyone finally knew that the old monk was Zhan Zhao's master.

The old monk has a very high seniority in the temple, and even the abbot calls him 'Master Uncle', but no one knows his background, nor his dharma name.The old monk has been living on the cliffs of the back mountain, walking on the dangerous peaks as if walking on the ground, except for eating and drinking everywhere, he doesn't come into contact with people easily.

The old monk doesn't like to take a bath, but his martial arts are too high, no one can subdue him alone, and it is impossible to mobilize all the monks in the temple to fight in groups.Every time he was caught taking a bath, he had to form an army, which was as difficult as fighting a war. The abbot regarded bathing the old monk as a test for his disciples!

More than ten years ago, the old monk suddenly fell in love with little Zhan Zhao. The other monks were overjoyed and threatened him with Zhan Zhao every time.You can't get close to the white and tender little Zhan Zhao without taking a bath. In order to play with the 'little brother', the old monk had to take a bath every three days.

Later, when Zhan Zhao left his teacher, he went down the mountain to roam the rivers and lakes, the old monk became lawless again, and the trials of the disciples in the temple began again!

When Zhan Zhao came back this time, the first thing he did was to bathe his master. The old monk was flying all over the mountain, and it took Zhan Zhao three days to catch him!

Taking a bath for the old monk, Zhan Zhao was almost paralyzed from exhaustion, and Cheng Ying wrapped up all the snacks he 'brought'.

The old monk also gnawed and gnawed on the roast chicken, not at all like a peerless master.

After he finished eating, Zhan Zhao wiped his face and mouth with a handkerchief, he was careful and filial, and he didn't dislike the old monk at all.

Zhao Zhen was a little moved, and moved his oily paws to Zhan Zhao, which meant - I want to wipe my paws too!

The corner of Zhan Zhao's mouth twitched. After taking care of the old and the young, he suddenly felt that the future was dark.

Royal cat, you have to catch your apprentice to drink medicine every day, and you also catch your master to take a bath, so how can you have time to catch mice and play together...

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