kingnovel Chapter 446 Yue Fei's Rehabilitation
Chapter 446 Yue Fei's Rehabilitation
"Therefore, he only issued an edict to release the families of Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Zhang Xian, and Yue Fei from their confinement."
"His intentions—to include Yue Fei, Zhang Xian's descendants, and treacherous officials like Tong Guan and Cai Jing—are obvious to everyone!"
Zhu Baba of the Ming Dynasty: Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Guangyi were quite different. Look at how fast they escaped! Zhao Gou inherited that trait!
A certain romantic scholar from the Tang Dynasty: How much he disliked Yue Fei! He actually put their descendants alongside treacherous officials who brought disaster to the country!
A Qing Dynasty official remarked: "Zhao Gou really knew how to enjoy life! He lived a life of extravagance in this mansion for decades!"
The optimist Su Dongpo: It's a pity the timing wasn't right. Twenty years have passed, and the changes are extraordinary!
Judy, the Grand General Who Conquered the North: Each generation is worse than the last…
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During the reign of Emperor Shenzong of Song
At this moment, everyone in the court was silent. They glanced at the Emperor a few times, thinking to themselves that Emperor Gaozong had actually abdicated and gone to enjoy himself!
If it weren't for the distinction between ruler and subject, they would really want to say, "Damn, he really knows how to enjoy life. It's a shame he's older than me; who knows when he'll retire these days!"
Moreover, there's no mansion this big, with pavilions, terraces, and rare flowers and plants!
On the other side, Zhao Xu looked worried. What kind of child did Zhao Ji have! Why didn't he retire earlier or later? He had to mess with the military generals and miss a good opportunity before finally giving up his position!
If it weren't for those events, Bianjing might have been taken back long ago!
At this moment, Emperor Zhao and his court officials each had their own troubles, but they all sighed in unison.
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Back to the live broadcast room.
"During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of Song, shortly after he ascended the throne, he first ordered the search for Yue Fei's remains. However, Yue Fei had been dead for twenty years, and Wei Shun had also passed away due to old age."
"Upon hearing the imperial edict, his son immediately informed the emperor of Yue Fei's burial site. Emperor Xiaozong then solemnly reburied Yue Fei's remains on Qixia Ridge by West Lake and posthumously restored his original official rank."
"Emperor Xiaozong of Song bestowed upon Yue Fei the posthumous title of Wumu. Later, during the reign of Emperor Ningzong of Song, he was posthumously granted the title of Prince of E and posthumously awarded the title of Grand Tutor."
"However, because of the Yue Fei case, which was somewhat related to Zhao Gou, Emperor Xiaozong could only do so much. Otherwise, it would be said that the retired emperor was suspected of misruling."
"Although the Song court implicated many people in the Yue Fei case, it could not stop the people from remembering Yue Fei. It is said that when Yue Fei was exonerated, the soldiers of the former Ezhou Army cried loudly and sobbed incessantly."
"Even decades later, many people still hang Yue Fei's portrait in their homes, worship him daily, and even set up temples in his honor."
"Even in later dynasties, and even to this day, Yue Fei temples still exist, and there is more than one. Of course, there are also temples for Zhang Xian and Yue Yun, who were also killed. People in later generations also worship them."
"In Yue Fei's hometown of Tangyin, there is a Yue Fei Temple. Kneeling in front of his statue are the five people who harmed him: Zhang Jun, Qin Hui, Qin Hui's wife Wang, Wan Qixie, and Wang Jun."
"By the way, because Qin Hui and his gang are so despicable, later generations will come here to beat them up!"
Lin Ke spoke, then went to find the video of Qin Hui being beaten.
Immediately afterwards, everyone saw the scene in front of the statue of Yue Fei on the screen:
A huge crowd lined up to slap Qin Hui and his accomplices, and a young man even held up a large iron plate and smashed it at Qin Hui!
At this moment, people in front of the screen suddenly felt that this was incredibly satisfying!
Later generations despise Qin Hui and beat him every day, so they can rest easy. Bah!
The scene shifts, and Lin Ke continues, "Qin Hui probably never imagined he would be so infamous for eternity! But he deserves all of this."
"In general, Yue Fei and his spirit of loyalty to the country greatly inspired and motivated the soldiers of China."
"Everyone admires Yue Fei, and everyone knows that Yue Fei was wronged. His poem 'Man Jiang Hong' has been passed down through the ages: '...The shame of Jingkang has yet to be avenged. The hatred of the subjects, when will it be extinguished...'"
"Although Yue Fei has been dead for many years, his shadow still lingers in the long history of the Southern Song Dynasty!"
"For example, during the Kai Xi Northern Expedition, amidst news of one defeat after another..."
"At that time, only Bi Zaiyu was victorious. His father had served under Yue Fei, guarding the eight mausoleums of Luoyang and had made meritorious contributions."
"Furthermore, as mentioned before, Li Bao, and more importantly, several years later in the Southern Song Dynasty, implemented a strategy of allying with the Mongols to destroy the Jin Dynasty."
"In the final Battle of Caizhou, which led to the fall of the Jin Dynasty, Meng Gong performed outstandingly. His ancestors had joined Yue Fei's army from Jiangzhou after the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty."
"His great-grandfather Meng An and grandfather Meng Lin were both subordinates of Yue Fei. Although some of them have passed away, their spirit and influence remain."
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Southern Song Dynasty
In Yue Fei's camp, there was a young general with tears in his eyes, filled with pride and emotion. He never imagined that someone his age would become an ancestor!
His grandson even participated in the Battle of Caizhou, which destroyed the Jin dynasty. Instantly, he felt that the ancestral graves of the Meng family were emitting auspicious smoke! The Meng family had made something of themselves!
On the other side, Yue Fei, upon hearing the descriptions made by later generations, couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat. He was deeply moved that people still remembered him, Yue Fei!
Even though he was wronged in history, what he did in his life, in retrospect, was worthwhile!
He was determined to lead his troops northward, strike at the heart of the enemy, and live up to the praise he received from later generations!
Niu Gao, who was also present, had reddened his eyes. He laughed loudly and said, "The Jurchens have also died at the hands of Yue Fei's army, avenging the marshal!"
Yang Zaixing then said, "Future generations will really enjoy their treatment of Qin Hui! Hahaha, he will be infamous for eternity!"
Yue Fei didn't say anything after hearing this, but he was definitely satisfied! He had vented his anger!
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At the same time, Lin Ke changed the subject again:
"In the third year of Chongning, not long after Prince Duan ascended the throne, the Northern Song Dynasty seemed to be heading towards a future of peace and tranquility."
"No one could have predicted that Emperor Huizong of Song would bring not peace and tranquility, but a broken country."
"That year, Bianjing was hit by incessant rain and snow. Emperors Huizong and Qinzong, as well as princes and ministers, were taken away. When the Southern Song Dynasty was established, many people had high hopes for Emperor Gaozong, but it was a pity."
"The Jingkang Incident, which many people regard as a disgrace, was not taken seriously by Zhao Gou of the Zhao family. He only wanted to maintain a peaceful existence in a corner of the country and had no ambition for advancement."
"Even now, when we think back to the decades of Zhao Gou's rule, it's such a pity. How could he have played such a good hand so badly!"
"Undoubtedly, it had an impact; during Emperor Xiaozong's reign, Zhang Jun was reinstated, and the Longxing Northern Expedition was launched."