Sky Curtain: The Overlord Charges into Battle, Shocking Emperors of All Dynasties

"Ah, the Song Dynasty!"

Zhu Di spoke with a hint of regret,

How can one not feel deep regret and lament the fate of the officials, common people, and many virtuous and righteous individuals of the Song Dynasty!

"It's strange, really. The Northern Song Dynasty produced brilliant prime ministers but lacked famous generals, while the Southern Song Dynasty produced famous generals but lacked brilliant prime ministers."

"But both the Northern and Southern Song dynasties lacked a great and capable ruler!!"

"Especially the Southern Song Dynasty!"

Although the sky was mocking the Jin Dynasty, people from different time periods only chuckled in their spare time.

The fact that Tianmu said that did not change his opinion of these foreign dynasties or make him feel any better about them.

Humor is one thing, and it can be used to create a sense of amusement, but if we truly forget the blood feud these foreign tribes inflicted on the people because of it, then that would be a true betrayal of our ancestors.

"The Southern Song Dynasty had too many famous generals, such as Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, Xin Qiji, Liu Qi, and Meng Gong, among others."

"Zhao Shen once had the opportunity to become such a powerful ruler, but he encountered Emperor Shizong of Jin!"

Zhu Zhanji sighed, feeling a deep sense of regret for the Southern Song Dynasty.

There was a sense of regret, but not much.

Ultimately, the Southern Song Dynasty was just a previous dynasty.

Moreover, if the Southern Song Dynasty had not fallen, how could the Ming Dynasty have had the chance to rule the country?

How could Zhu Zhanji possibly become emperor later on?

They might even have to dig for food in the soil and feed pigs at home.

"If you ask me, no one is more suitable than you, Father, for the great ruler the Southern Song Dynasty lacked!"

Zhu Gaochi answered decisively, adding that he hadn't even considered the possibility of Li Shimin.

Oh?

Zhu Di became interested; he hadn't expected his son to hold him in such high esteem and approval.

He's still my son after all. It seems I'll have to assign him to a good place when we divide the land in the future.

Zhu Di thought Africa was a very good place; it was vast, rich in resources, and even had gold.

Or perhaps the continent beneath the Song Dynasty, that wouldn't be out of the question!

Zhu Di's expression softened, and he spoke in a gentle and gratified tone.

"Second brother, what's your opinion?"

"Why am I the most suitable?"

"Actually, I think Emperor Taizong of Tang wouldn't be out of the question!"

That's incorrect!

Zhu Gaoxu spoke with righteous indignation and in a very serious manner.

"First of all, Dad, you're a good fighter, so you can definitely command those military generals, let's not even talk about that!"

"Furthermore, the Southern Song Dynasty was wealthy, but its money wasn't spent wisely."

"When it comes to spending money, who can compare to you?"

"And the most important thing is how to deal with the two saints!"

"Father, you're very experienced. Whether it's finding the two saints or dealing with the aftermath, you have at least nine solutions!"

"Therefore, Father, you are the best candidate to be the great ruler of the Southern Song Dynasty!!"

Zhu Gaoxu spoke with absolute certainty, his words filled with confidence in Zhu Di.

Zhu Gaochi paused for a moment, then his brows slowly relaxed.

That makes sense!

The key issue is that Zhu Di spent most of his money on the Northern Expeditions, which was the real problem for the Song Dynasty.

Instead of giving away all their money, they should have used it to fight a war.

Li Shimin was indeed not good at this; he went to war to make money, not to spend it.

Each emperor after Emperor Xiaozong of Song was worse than the last.

Follow-up comment: Each term is worse than the last!

Follow-up comment: You guys are truly the worst emperors I've ever led!

[The emperors who followed were all talented individuals. Emperor Guangzong of Song was so frightened by his empress that he went insane and was forced to abdicate by his ministers.]

Postscript: In terms of intelligence, his son, Emperor Ningzong, was comparable to Emperor Hui of Jin (Sima Zhong) of the Song Dynasty. Later, during the Kai Xi Northern Expedition, he even beheaded the pro-war ministers to sue for peace with the Jin.

Follow-up comment: Emperor Lizong of Song allied with the Mongols to destroy the Jin Dynasty, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Jin Dynasty.

Follow-up comment: Are you referring to the skull of Emperor Lizong of Song that the Mongols turned into a wine vessel?

Follow-up comment: So don't talk about the Mongols avenging the Southern Song Dynasty. The bones of the Song emperors were mixed with cattle and horse bones and suppressed in the White Pagoda. That's quite a grudge!

Not small?

This is a huge grudge!!!

Ancient people, looking at the fate of the Song Dynasty emperors, initially mocked the Southern Song emperors' incompetence.

His face instantly changed color.

This is truly appalling.

The emperors, officials, scholars, and common people of the Song Dynasty felt extremely humiliated.

The Mongols were trying to ensure that the Song Dynasty emperor would never be reincarnated.

What grudge could this be?

"I don't care what grudges the Song Dynasty had against the Mongols in the past, but now they do!!"

"And it's a deep-seated hatred, a blood feud!!"

"In my lifetime, I will make them see what a king's army is, the wrath of thunder."

In the eleventh year of the Shaoxing era, Zhao Shen, who had already honored Zhao Gou as the Retired Emperor, ascended the throne.

Sitting on the dragon throne, Zhao Shen slammed his hand down and made a grand declaration of ambition.

He still has Yue Fei in his possession.

At that time, Yue Fei can just focus on fighting on the front lines, while I can concentrate on governing and ensuring the logistics for Marshal Yue.

What about the Jurchens, the Western Xia, and the Mongols?

I will have Marshal Yue's iron cavalry conquer a vast territory for me.

Western Jin Dynasty

Sima Zhong, like a child, shouted with joy.

"It's me! The heavens are mentioning me again!"

Sima Zhong only saw that he was mentioned on the sky, and that was enough to make him happy.

The ministers looked at Sima Zhong, exchanged glances, and felt a sense of helplessness.

Alas, His Majesty's divine nature remains unchanged; what else can we do?

At least His Majesty won't cut off our heads and sue for peace with foreign tribes.

That's already pretty good!

"His Majesty remains as virtuous as ever, but we still have His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Yes, our good days will begin when His Highness the Crown Prince comes of age!"

"Luckily, we dealt with that vicious woman beforehand!"

It doesn't matter that His Majesty is incompetent.

And the Crown Prince!

Our Great Jin Dynasty truly has a bright future!

During the reign of Emperor Lizong of Song,

"My head!!!"

Emperor Lizong of Song clutched his head and screamed in despair, the wine cup he had been holding shattering into pieces.

The court officials watched as Emperor Lizong of Song clutched his head in dismay.

They hadn't noticed before that the official's head was indeed a little big.

but! !

This is not a reason for the Mongols to use it as a drinking vessel!

How can you insult a human corpse like this?

We've never treated the Mongols like this before!

The pro-war faction, led by Dong Huai, radiated an immense rage, their eyes filled with murderous intent.

As the saying goes, "When the ruler is humiliated, the minister dies; when the emperor is humiliated, how can the minister escape responsibility?"

No matter how bad the official is, he is still our official. How can others insult him like this!

Emperor Lizong of Song snorted with rage, his eyes blazing with fury, and roared to the heavens:

"Fight!! Fight the Mongols!!!"

"I'll cut off their heads and use them as drinking vessels!!"

"I'll give one to each of you then!!"

Hearing Emperor Lizong's roar, the ministers' anger was also ignited.

The Jurchens humiliated us, and the Mongols wanted to join in the fun, so let's fight!

But it seems unnecessary to use a skull as a wine vessel.

The Southern Song Dynasty was adept at internal strife but inept at external conflicts; all its skills were focused on internal struggles.

Follow-up comment: In this respect, let's look at the Southern Ming Dynasty; they were true masters of internal strife.

Follow-up comment: If you feel your blood pressure is low, you can read the history of the Southern Ming Dynasty.

Follow-up comment: Even so, at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, many soldiers and civilians still died for their country.

Although the Southern Song Dynasty couldn't win militarily, it was rich; that's how commerce makes money.

Follow-up comment: The culture and technology of the Southern Song Dynasty were quite advanced.

Follow-up comment: Is it true that national misfortune is a blessing for poets?

Follow-up comment: Do you think we want this kind of happiness?

Follow-up comment: This reminds me of today's "laopilao" (a derogatory term for online shopping platforms), which has now completely entered the Southern Song Dynasty era.

Follow-up comment: Another new song to listen to!