"When I read the New History of the Five Dynasties, I felt that Ouyang Xiu's literary talent was indeed outstanding, but other aspects were too poor... For example, when Shi Jingtang entrusted his son to Feng Dao, Ouyang Yongshu ridiculed Feng Dao for being disloyal and immoral." Zhao Jiu held Lu Haowen's hand and told the story. When he came to this point, he suddenly chuckled. "I didn't feel deeply about this kind of thing before, and even felt that Feng Dao had let Shi Jingtang down a bit. But since I came back this time and learned that Concubine Pan was pregnant, I could barely call myself a 'father' again, but I suddenly realized that Feng Dao really put all his efforts into repaying Shi Jingtang's kindness! And Shi Jingtang didn't say a word before his death, just let someone take his young son to Feng Dao, and he didn't ask for the throne for his young son. That's not what a father should do! Because during the chaos of the Five Dynasties, forcing a baby in swaddling clothes to support him is like sending him to death, isn't it? And Feng Dao's behavior is really worthy of Shi Jingtang's trust. In fact, if I remember correctly, Shi Jingtang's son lived well until the demise of the Later Jin Dynasty, and he died of illness."

"Your Majesty..." Lu Haowen burst into tears, as if he had guessed what Zhao Jiu meant.

"Prime Minister Lu, my lords." Zhao Jiu continued to hold Lu Haowen's hand, but suddenly turned to the important ministers and spoke solemnly. "Let me tell you something from my heart today... Today I am here to wait for you. I am not so impatient as to leave without making military arrangements, and I will not treat you, my trusted ministers, as nothing."

Most people were speechless, as if they had already realized this, but more and more people began to cry like Lu Haowen.

"Since you are my confidant, I have something to say. Although I know that I will annoy you if I say it, I will not be willing to die if I cannot tell you." Zhao Jiu looked at these people with rare sincerity. "You should have seen it long ago. I hate the two saints! But I especially hate the Emperor Taishang Daojun! Because during the Jingkang period, he abandoned the people as the Son of Heaven, abandoned his ministers as the King, abandoned his son as the father, and abandoned his wife as the husband! He is not worthy of being a king, a father, or a husband! But the more I hate him, the more I cannot repeat the same mistakes at this time... Tell me, how can I abandon millions of people in Guanxi when I will have children? If I live like this, how will my children look at me in the future? Even now, how can I really abandon you without saying a word and leave directly? This time, it is no different from the previous time. There is a reason why I have to go! I hope you can understand!"

If the first half of these words were said in the imperial court, all the civil and military officials would have had no choice but to resign... But today, speaking of the father and son, considering the urgent military situation in the front, the news that Concubine Pan was pregnant, and the emperor's sincere attitude, especially considering Emperor Zhao's special status as a son and a father, it seems that besides being extremely rebellious, it also has a bit of humanity.

It was enough to prevent these important officials from saying anything blaming him on the spot.

But even so, everyone, including the instigators such as Yang Yizhong, Lin Jingmo, and Liu Yan who were hiding behind the Yiyou Gate, all lowered their heads and pretended not to hear.

"Mr. Lu." Zhao Jiu finally turned to Lu Haowen and called him Mr. Lu. Then, he said it again after the words slipped out of his mouth. Obviously, he was not only explaining to Lu Haowen. "To be honest with you, I went to the front line today for this battle, because this battle cannot be avoided at all, but as you said, this battle is dangerous! As we are king and subject, I have only one request to you... That is, if something unexpected happens to me, and Concubine Pan gives birth to a prince, please do not learn from Zhuge Wuhou, but treat this child like Feng Dao... In the name of the queen mother, on the grounds that the country relies on the eldest son, pick a decent one from the sons of the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan to be the emperor, and then summon Li Gang to be the prime minister, and use Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, Zhang Rong, and Li Yanxian. The country may not be unable to recover. As for my child, please take them to the southeast together, and let them be idle members of the royal family... In this way, I, Zhao Jiu, will be grateful even if I die! It will not be in vain for our relationship as king and subject!"

As he spoke, Zhao Jiu shook Lu Haowen's hand and bowed.

Lu Haowen had already burst into tears. As for the other ministers, although their reactions varied, they no longer knew how to stop the emperor.