Later, even the common people knew that the emperor liked Prince Zhao Kai of Yun.
If time passes, Zhao Huan's position as crown prince may be lost, and the only person who can replace him is Prince Yun.
Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes. The invasion of the Jin army disrupted everything.
When Zhao Ji learned that the Jin army was marching south in large numbers, he quickly decided to flee south to Huaihe and Zhejiang. Appointing Zhao Huan as the governor of Kaifeng was nothing more than letting him stay in Kaifeng, at most acting as regent in his capacity as crown prince.
But something unexpected happened along the way, and when Li Gang, the Shaoqing of Taichang, heard the news, he became extremely anxious.
Li Gang believed that in this critical moment, it would not be enough for the Crown Prince to govern the country alone. Without passing on the title, it would be insufficient to attract heroes from all over the world.
Li Gang then spoke frankly and vehemently, pricking his arm with blood and submitting a memorial: "It is a common etiquette for the Crown Prince to be regent. Now that a powerful enemy is attacking, our safety and survival hang in the balance. How can we still adhere to common etiquette? If he holds such power without a legitimate position, how can he command the whole nation and hope for even a fraction of a second of success?"
Zhao Ji thought it made sense and was anxious to escape, so after submitting an edict to confess his sins, he hastily announced his abdication.
When Zhao Kai heard the news, he was shocked and tried to break into the palace with dozens of eunuchs to fight for the throne.
The one who was ordered to guard the palace gate was the infantry commander He Guan. When he saw Zhao Kai's formation, he immediately understood what was going on and drew his sword to resist.
Zhao Kai hurriedly asked, "Don't you know me, Taiwei?"
He Guan pointed at the sword and replied, "I know the king, but I don't know this thing!"
He also questioned Zhao Kai: "The important matter has been decided. Why did the king come here?"
Zhao Kai was speechless and had to retreat in panic.
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