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

In the ninth year of the Kaibao era of the Northern Song Dynasty,

The fifty-year-old Zhao Kuangyin looked at his second brother, Zhao Guangyi, kneeling before him.

Zhao Guangyi's face was ashen, his armor was tattered, and there was even a new knife wound on his face, slowly oozing blood. He looked like a defeated man in a sorry state.

Although Zhao Kuangyin was old, at fifty years old he had not contracted swine fever like Liu Che.

From the moment Zhao Guangyi appeared on the screen as the emperor, he had already begun his preparations.

He transferred generals who were familiar with Zhao Guangyi and had worked with him out of the capital, secretly increased manpower to monitor them day and night, and hid armored soldiers in the surrounding houses.

Although Zhao Guangyi had some suspicions, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan when faced with his war god elder brother. He was helpless and could only secretly organize the servants in his household, and if necessary, he would make a last-ditch effort.

Everyone was waiting for Tianmu to reveal how Zhao Guangyi ascended the throne.

Sure enough, as soon as the news broke that Zhao Guangyi had usurped the throne, Zhao Guangyi led his household servants straight to the palace.

Thinking of taking a gamble and becoming the next Li Shimin,

Unfortunately, Zhao Kuangyin was neither Li Yuan nor Li Shimin, and his army didn't even reach the number of eight hundred, so it's no wonder he failed.

Zhao Kuangyin looked at his younger brother. Back when they fought side-by-side, he led troops at the front, while his younger brother managed logistics and administration from the rear—one in the front, one in the rear.

I originally thought they would be great brothers, setting a positive example of familial bonds even within the royal family.

It's just a pity that power can turn a person into a monster who doesn't recognize even their own family.

Zhao Kuangyin clapped his hands, and a young eunuch carrying a cup of wine pushed open the door and entered. He placed the cup in front of Zhao Guangyi, then bowed and retreated with small steps.

The fifty-year-old Zhao Kuangyin could not allow Zhao Guangyi to live.

He knew his younger brother was ignorant of military affairs, and he lacked the resolve and courage to order him to commit suicide.

Besides, he was, after all, his younger brother, the Prince of Jin of the Song Dynasty; he had to maintain some decorum.

Zhao Kuangyin watched as his younger brother tilted his head back and drank it down with gusto, a hint of reluctance flashing across his face.

There was nothing he could do. For the sake of his son's throne, he pretended that he had never had a brother!

Not long after, Zhao Guangyi appeared in pain, clutching his stomach, his back arched, his head and neck tilted back, and his limbs convulsing and spasming.

Its body was bent like a bow, its back hunched, its head forced to bend towards its feet, moving back and forth like a loom, and soon it stopped breathing.

Due to the urgency of the situation, Zhao Kuangyin used poison that had been collected from Zhao Guangyi's residence.

The name of the medicine is Qianji.

Historically, Zhao Guangyi poisoned Li Yu with this very poison.

Northern Song Dynasty, Taiping Xingguo 7th year

In this timeline, Zhao Guangyi has already dealt with his elder brother's two sons, leaving only Zhao Tingmei.

As for his claim to the throne, there had long been doubts about it, especially after that battle, when Zhao Guangyi's prestige was greatly diminished!

Almost all the court officials turned their gazes to Zhao Pu.

The edict of the Golden Box Alliance, that was something you, Zhao Pu, suddenly produced last year, swearing that it was given to you by the late Empress Dowager before her death. What do you say about it now?

Zhao Pu felt as if he were being pricked by needles; the gazes of the court officials seemed to be piercing him.

He came up with this move to ensure the legitimacy of the current emperor's succession to the throne. Could it be that he did something wrong by being loyal to the emperor?

Zhao Pu looked to Zhao Guangyi for help, but Zhao Guangyi quietly turned his head away, pretending not to see him.

Can he come forward to testify about this? Is it true or false?

Zhao Guangyi didn't want to get involved in any trouble, especially since he wasn't exactly clean to begin with.

Anyway, it was all provided by you, Zhao Pu, and I didn't say a word from beginning to end.

Although Zhao Guangyi was not good at fighting, he was quite skilled in political maneuvering and governance. He understood that Tianmu had now made these matters public.

What's done is done, and there's no going back. The most urgent task is to secure his throne.

His younger brother, Zhao Tingmei

A ruthless glint flashed across Zhao Guangyi's face.

Once he dies, he will be the only one in the entire royal family who has the ability and qualifications to sit in this position. The ministers will have no choice but to accept it, even if they don't want to!

As long as he can govern the Song Dynasty to a state of peace and prosperity, the people will not care how he came to power, just as they only remember the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang!

Isn't it just fighting wars abroad? Invade Liao, keep invading Liao!

wrong!!!

Zhao Guangyi remembered that, according to later generations' evaluation, Zhu Gaochi was even called "Clay Pot Chicken."

Then he...

[Don't talk nonsense, okay? Zhao Guangyi is quite capable; there aren't many people who can drive better than him.]

Follow-up comment: That's true. The donkey cart god of war can drive a donkey cart through thousands of troops without getting hurt in the slightest. I acknowledge his driving skills!

Follow-up comment: Driving hundreds of miles at breakneck speed, even his own army couldn't find him; the title of "Driving God of Gaoliang River" is well-deserved.

Follow-up comment: Lü Bu had Red Hare, Zhao Guangyi had a donkey.

Follow-up comment: The guardian donkey of the nation!

Li Shimin wields a bow, Liu Yu holds a spear, Zhao Guangyi drives a chariot—who in the world can stand against them?

The ministers had all assumed the emperor had died in the chaos of battle and were preparing to enthrone Zhao Dezhao, who had accompanied the army, but unexpectedly he returned.

Follow-up comment: Who told him to not even rest after wiping out the Northern Han, and then fall directly into an ambush?

[Minister: Your Majesty, you cannot personally lead the army into battle! The troops need rest and recuperation!] Zhao Guangyi: Shut up! Do you think I know nothing about military affairs?

Follow-up comment: What do you know, you soldier?!

Follow-up comment: After the defeat, he never dared to go out to fight again. The Liao people saw this and thought, "You're not as good as your older brother!"

[Zhao Guangyi even asked himself how he compared to Emperor Taizong of Tang?]

Follow-up comment: In terms of killing their brothers to seize power, they were practically identical.

The donkey cart god of war...

People from before the Song Dynasty couldn't help but react strongly when they saw these four characters.

Gods of war are generally those with extraordinary martial prowess, charging through enemy lines as if nothing were a problem, like Xiang Yu.

But upon closer reflection, this "donkey cart war god" doesn't seem to be entirely wrong.

Tell me, have you ever charged back and forth and emerged almost unscathed?

He truly deserves the title of God of War.

During the reign of Emperor Gaozu of Han,

The entire hall was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

"That's hilarious! 'God of War on the Donkey Cart'—the name given to him by later generations is quite fitting!"

Liu Bang was overjoyed. How could Zhao Guangyi do something so absurd? If it were just a simple matter of driving away, that wouldn't be so bad; he had run away before.

However, donkeys are not as fast as horses, so Zhao Guangyi's ability to escape enemy pursuit with a donkey shows that his driving skills are truly superb!

"Infant, in your opinion, how does Zhao Guangyi's driving skills in later generations compare to yours?"

Liu Bang had witnessed Xiahou Ying's chariot driving skills firsthand. He was able to lead him out of Xiang Yu's relentless pursuit and even stop midway to save his child. His skills were truly superb.

Xiahou Ying suppressed his smile and carefully considered the question.

"If we're just talking about driving skills, Zhao Guangyi is definitely not as good as me."

"But what if we use a donkey cart..."

"I've never used it before!"

He usually went to the battlefield in a horse-drawn carriage; he'd never tried a donkey cart before.

Seeing the contempt in the eyes of Liu Bang and his old comrades,

No way, how could I be inferior to Zhao Guangyi?

Xiahou Ying made a silent vow; he refused to admit defeat!

After returning home, I practiced using donkey carts, and not only donkey carts, but also ox carts.

The title of racing champion belongs to me, Xiahou Ying!!!