The daily life of the crown prince of the Song Dynasty

Before Han Qi returned to Bianjing, the craftsmen of Huangcheng Division finally made the cement.

As soon as the cement was produced, it was first sent to Jiangnan to strengthen the dams in the north and south of Jiangnan.After that, it was sent to the border to repair the solid city wall.

During this period of time, the imperial court sent people to repair the roads or dilapidated houses in Bianjing with cement.

The appearance of cement naturally caused quite a stir.

Knowing that the cement was made by His Royal Highness, the ministers and common people were once again shocked.

Because of the cement incident, Zhao Yang gained a good reputation among the people and the court.

As soon as Han Qi came back, he saw the magic of cement. Of course, he was very surprised and pleasantly surprised.

He returned to Bianjing to rest for two or three days, and then began to go to court.When he came back this time, he was appointed as the third envoy, and he was also appointed as the prince and Taifu.

Zhao Yang welcomes Han Qi's return very much.

After Han Qi saw that he came back, His Royal Highness still treated him as before, he was relieved and very happy at the same time.Not seeing each other for three years, he was really afraid that His Highness the Crown Prince would be alienated from him.

Now, Han Qi, Yan Shu, and Ouyang Xiu are teaching Zhao Yang to read together.

The three of them took turns teaching Zhao Yang every day.

This morning it was Han Qi's turn to teach Zhao Yang how to read.He came to the East Palace as soon as he came to court, saw Zhao Yang was looking at the map of Xixia, and asked with some surprise: "Your Highness, what are you doing with the map of Xixia?"

Zhao Yang looked at Han Qi thoughtfully: "Sir, I remember that you once fought against Xixia, right?"

"That's right, I once defended Xixia together with brother Xiwen." Don't look at Han Qi as gentle and elegant, but he actually manages the army well.Back then, when he was in Shaanxi, he and Fan Zhongyan led troops against the Xixia invasion.

"Sir, I also heard that you are studying Li Jing's art of war and came up with Yuan Rui's art of war." Zhao Yang really didn't expect that Han Qi was also very talented in military affairs.Not only that, he also managed the soldiers with grace and power, and managed the soldiers in northern Xinjiang in an orderly manner. "Sir, I didn't see that you still have military talent."

Han Qi, who was praised by Zhao Yang, smiled a little embarrassedly: "Your Highness, I imitate the previous governance methods to discipline the soldiers."

Han Qi really surprised Zhao Yang.

"Sir, how much do you know about Xixia?"

"Your Highness, I don't know much about Xixia."

"Sir, tell me what you know about Xi Xia."

Seeing that Zhao Yang was interested in Xixia, Han Qi had no choice but to tell Zhao Yang some things he knew.

After Zhao Yang listened to Han Qi's words, he had a better understanding of Xixia's strength in his heart, and at the same time he was full of confidence in killing Xixia.

"Your Highness, what are you asking about Xixia?"

Zhao Yang didn't answer Han Qi's question, but asked instead: "Sir, do you think we should regain Xixia?"

"Recover Xixia?" Han Qi was surprised.

Zhao Yang nodded lightly: "Yes, do you think we can successfully regain Xixia?"

Seeing that Zhao Yang was asking him this question very seriously, Han Qi's heart shivered, and his expression didn't feel serious.

"Your Highness, why do you ask this matter?"

"Sir, please answer me first, is it possible for us to regain Xixia and take back the city that was taken by Xixia?"

Han Qi was shocked, but he still answered Zhao Yang's question seriously: "Your Highness, if we really want to recover Xixia, we can still successfully recover, but the price we pay is a bit high." After finishing speaking, he added another sentence, "If we want to regain Xixia, Daliao will not sit idly by."

The three countries of Song, Xixia, and Daliao have always maintained a delicate relationship and a wonderful balance.If the relationship between these three is changed, then this wonderful balance will be disturbed.

"Your Highness, why do you ask such a question?" Han Qi had a guess in his heart, "You wouldn't..."

"Sir, tell me honestly, do you want to take back Xixia?" After Zhao Yang finished speaking, he emphasized again, "You must tell me the truth."

Han Qi looked at Zhao Yang, and said after a while, "Of course I want to take back Xixia, and take back the city that originally belonged to us."

"Okay, your words are enough!" Han Han did not disappoint him, "Han Han, I hope you will listen to my next words and don't tell anyone, especially Mr. Yan and Mr. Ouyang. "

After hearing this, Han Qi probably guessed what Zhao Yang was going to say next.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will never tell anyone."

Zhao Yang stretched out his little finger to Han Qi: "Let's pull the hook."

Han Qi couldn't help laughing, stretched out his little finger to hook Zhao Yang's little finger, and shook it lightly: "Hang yourself on the hook, and you can't change it for 100 years."

Zhao Yang can trust Han Qi's character.

"Han Han, after a few years, I plan to regain Xixia."

it is as expected!

Although he guessed it would be like this, Han Qi was still very surprised: "Your Highness, do you want to recover Xixia?"

Zhao Yang put his hands on his chest and said with a smile: "To be precise, I want to recover the Sixteen States of Yanyun."

"What?!" Han Qi gasped in shock.

"I don't need to tell you the importance of Yanyun Sixteen States, you should know it."

Han Qi nodded slightly: "I know."

"Father and grandfather both wanted to recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun, but because of the opposition of the ministers, they never did so." Zhao Yang's expression became very solemn in an instant, "I want to fulfill the last wish of my grandfather and the others, and regain Yanyun. Cloud sixteen states."

"Your Highness, recovering the Yanyun Sixteen States is not an easy task."

"I know, but I must take it back." Zhao Yang stared straight at Han Qi, "I also know that the ministers will object, but no matter how much they object, it won't change that I want to take back Yanyun The determination of sixteen states."

Obviously His Royal Highness is only six years old, but at this moment, Han Qi saw the majesty of the king in his body.

"Your Highness..."

"Han Han, you are different from Mr. Yan, that's why I told you my decision, don't tell Mr. Yan, let me down."

Han Qi knew that His Highness the Crown Prince valued him and trusted him, so he told him about it.He was very moved: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will never tell Yan Xiang and them."

"Han Han, the ministers in the Manchu Dynasty are all people who are partial to peace. They would rather spend money to buy peace than send troops to resist." Zhao Yang sighed heavily when he said this, "It's not right to spend money to buy peace. In the long run, Xixia and Liao will turn their faces and tear up the contract at any time, and the people will be unlucky at that time."

"Your Highness, what you said is true." Regarding the matter of spending money to buy peace, Han Qi did not agree, but he spoke lightly.

"The sixteen prefectures of Yanyun are a barrier to protect the Song Dynasty. Only by recovering the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun can the people of the Song Dynasty sleep peacefully at home." The sixteen prefectures of Yanyun are also the security defense line of the Song Dynasty, "Xixia Leaving aside, Liao's ambitions are getting bigger and bigger, and you must have seen it." Over the years, Liao has been imitating Da Song in every aspect.It would be a lie to say that Liao had no ambitions.Over the years, the main reason why the Liao did not go south to annex the Song Dynasty was because its national strength was not strong enough.After a few years, after Liao was fattened by Song's money, he would definitely break the contract and go south to invade Song.

In addition to Xixia and Daliao, there are two wolves to deal with, that is Mongolia and Jin.

Zhao Yang planned to kill Xixia and Daliao first, and then Jin.As for Mongolia, it will definitely not be destroyed, but they must be driven to Siberia, so that they will not dare to step into the Central Plains for decades, or even 100 years.

"Your Highness, I agree with your idea of ​​recovering the Sixteen States of Yanyun, but it is very difficult to do so." Han Qi frowned slightly and said, "You also know that the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty object."

"Han Han, do you object?"

"I have no objection. If your Highness really wants to recover the Sixteen States of Yanyun, I will support you!" Han Qi once stayed in Northern Xinjiang and saw the cruel things that Liao soldiers did when they harassed Northern Xinjiang.

"Han Han, you are enough!" Zhao Yang said with a smile on his face, "I knew you would support me in recovering the Sixteen States of Yanyun!" Among Han Qi and the others, Yan Shu, Fan Zhongyan and Ouyang Xiu and the others were the ones who spent money to buy peace, but Bao Zheng and Han Qi probably weren't, and he guessed right.

Being so trusted by His Royal Highness, Han Qi was very happy: "Your Highness, I will always support you!"

Zhao Yang deliberately said: "Han Han, you support me in recovering the Sixteen States of Yanyun, and you must be prepared to be enemies with the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty."

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will be ready."

"Han Han, are you afraid of being enemies with the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty?" Although the combat effectiveness of the civil servants is very bad, they are outstanding in playing tricks. "When the time comes, Prime Minister Yan and the others will definitely scold you and even exclude you."

"Your Highness, I am not afraid!" Han Qi was really not afraid.If he was afraid of these things, he would not have followed along with the implementation of the New Deal back then. "Furthermore, I still have you."

"When I grow up, I will personally lead the troops to recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. I need you to stay in the court and deal with those ministers." matters, so he needs someone to deal with the ministers in the court.

"Your Highness, you want to lead the troops yourself?" Han Qi was startled by these words.

"Yes, only if I personally lead the troops, the soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty will have the confidence and the courage to contend with Xixia and Liao."

"Your Highness, this is too dangerous..."

Next, Zhao Yang briefly told Han Qi about his plan to recover the Sixteen States of Yanyun.

After hearing this, Han Qi was greatly shocked.

"Your Highness, you..."

"Since I have decided to recover the Sixteen States of Yanyun, I must make all kinds of preparations." Zhao Yang winked at Han Qi and said, "I will not fight unprepared."

Han Qi's eyes were burning, and he said very firmly: "Your Highness, I will always support you!" If it was His Highness, maybe the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun could really be recovered. "Don't worry, I will help you guard the court hall when the time comes!"

"Han Han, I believe you can do it!" At that time, he will go out and hand over the court to Han Qi, Bao Zheng, and Su Zhe. He can rest assured 120 times. "Han Han, let's study first, and at noon you stay in the East Palace and have lunch with me, and we can talk about it later."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Zhao Yang glanced at Yuan Song, who immediately understood.He went to the imperial kitchen first, and asked the imperial chef to cook some meals and send them to the East Palace at noon.Then, he went to Kunning Palace again and told Empress Cao that Zhao Yang would not come to Kunning Palace for lunch at noon.

At noon, the morning class ends.Han Qi was left by Zhao Yang for lunch.

During lunch, Han Qi told Zhao Yang a lot about some things in the northern Xinjiang military camp, and the confrontation with Xixia back then.

Cao Xu, who was sitting by the side, was dumbfounded when he heard what Han Qi said.At the same time, he changed his view of Han Qi in his heart.He originally thought that Han Qi was a powerless civil servant like Yan Shu and the others, but he didn't expect Han Qi to be so powerful in the military.Sure enough, people cannot be judged by their appearance.

After lunch, Zhao Yang and Han Qi discussed seriously with the map of Xixia.

In terms of military affairs, Zhao Yang is definitely not as experienced as Han Qi, nor is he as knowledgeable as Han Qi.He made so many things before, but he only relied on some things from later generations.

After discussing with Han Qi for a while, Zhao Yang learned a lot, but felt that he still knew too little.

Although Zhao Yang felt that he knew very little, Han Qi didn't think so.His Royal Highness is only six years old, but he is familiar with many things in the military camp, especially the art of war.

After chatting for a while, Han Qi resigned, because he knew that Zhao Yang had to take a nap every afternoon.Besides, he has political affairs to attend to.

"Your Highness, can Han Qi really be trusted?" Cao Xu was a little worried, "I think he has a very good relationship with Yan Xiang and the others."

Zhao Yang yawned, stretched again and said, "I can believe it, he and Bao Zheng are different from Yan Xiang."

Seeing that Zhao Yang trusted Han Qi, Cao Xu didn't say anything more.

"Actually, Fan Zhongyan has the same ability to manage the army as Han Qi, but unfortunately he is the same as Yan Xiang." Zhao Yang thought, when Fan Zhongyan came back, he must persuade Fan Zhongyan to support him.

"Your Highness, I really didn't expect Han Qi to be so powerful." Han Qi looked like a little boy, but he didn't expect to have the ability to run an army.

"It's hard to judge by appearance." Zhao Yang yawned again, "Take a nap."

One hour later, Ouyang Xiu came to the East Palace to teach Zhao Yang.

Ouyang Xiu was as opposed to war as Yan Shu, so Zhao Yang never told him about recovering the Sixteen States of Yanyun.

It didn't end until the fourth quarter of the unitary hour. Zhao Yang first took Cao Xu to Funing Palace to pay respects to Song Renzong, but he hasn't come to pay respects today.It was a coincidence that he came, Song Renzong went to Lanlin Palace.

"The princess is sick." Liang Yin reported to Zhao Yanghui, "Chen Meiren has never said that she seems to be seriously ill now, so the official went to visit her."

"What's wrong?" Liang Yin didn't mention the princess, Zhao Yang even forgot that there was another princess in the palace.

"Cold and fever."

Zhao Yang didn't say anything, and took Cao Xu to Kunning Palace.

During dinner, Zhao Yang told Empress Cao that Han Qi supported him in recovering Yanyun sixteen prefectures.

Empress Cao was slightly startled, she did not expect that Han Qi would support Zhao Yang's recovery of Yanyun sixteen prefectures.However, with Han Qi's support, it is a good thing for the son.

"By the way, your aunt and your cousin entered the palace this morning."

Cao Xu said happily: "Sister Taotao entered the palace this morning." After finishing speaking, he pursed his lips and said, "Auntie, why didn't you send someone to tell me, I haven't seen Sister Taotao for a long time. "

"Aren't you reading?"

"Is there something for Aunt and the others to enter the palace?" Zhao Yang told Gao Taotao before that if it is not necessary, let her not enter the palace.If she often enters the palace, it is not a good thing for her.

"There is one thing." Empress Cao frowned lightly and said, "The King of Runan County intends to propose marriage to the Gao family."

"Runan County King?" Zhao Yang frowned, and suddenly thought of Zhao Zongshi, "Who is Uncle Wang helping to propose a marriage, Zhao Zongshi?" The Runan County King is King Pu, but King Pu was posthumously named after his death.By the way, Prince Runan is Zhao Zongshi's father.

Empress Cao was slightly stunned and said, "How do you know?"

"Zhao Zongshi is about the same age as his cousin." Of course, this is not the truth.Historically, Zhao Zongshi's queen was Gao Taotao.But, this is not right, Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao have not been admitted to the palace for education.How could the King of Runan propose marriage to the Gao family? "Auntie, what did they say?"

"Your aunt and the others couldn't make up their minds, so they went to the palace to ask me." Empress Cao said.

Historically, Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao were a couple, but now...

"Ma'am, what do you think?"

"Runan County King's family is pretty good, and they have their own duties." Many other county kings in the clan are dishonest and do things all day long, but the Runan County King's Mansion is very honest. "However, there are more people in the Prince's Mansion of Runan County."

In history, the king of Runan County gave birth to 22 sons. Zhao Zongshi, also known as Song Yingzong, was his No. 13 son.

"Ma'am, what does my cousin say?" If Gao Taotao is willing to marry Zhao Zongshi, then he will help her ask her father for a marriage proposal.If she is unwilling to marry Zhao Zongshi, then help her reject the marriage proposal from the Runan County Prince's Mansion.

"Tao Tao doesn't want to marry into the Prince's Mansion of Runan County."

"Then reject the marriage proposal from the Prince's Mansion of Runan County."

"I'm afraid that the King of Runan County will ask the official to marry him." Empress Cao said worriedly, "The relationship between the official and the King of Runan County is good. If the King of Runan County asks for marriage, the official may agree."

"Then I'll tell daddy not to agree to the marriage." It stands to reason that it's not surprising that the Prince of Runan County proposes marriage to the Gao family, after all, the Gao family is a family of generals for several generations.For a long time, the royal family has been married to the family of generals.However, his intuition felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.I hope he's overthinking it.

Empress Cao saw that her son's face was a bit strange, and asked with concern: "What's wrong?"

"My cousin is only nine years old, and the Prince of Runan County came to propose marriage. I think it's tricky." Although it is normal for the prince of Runan County to propose marriage to the Gao family, Gao Taotao is only nine years old, and there are still six years away from Jiji. It is not easy to propose marriage now. That's right.Generally speaking, marriage is proposed when the girl is eleven or two years old, and the marriage is done when the girl reaches Jiji.

"What do you think is tricky?"

Zhao Yang shook his head and said, "I don't know for now, but I always feel that it's not as simple as it seems."

"I will send someone to investigate this matter." If the Runan County Prince's Mansion really has any plans, it cannot be taken lightly.

Zhao Yang nodded and said, "It's better to check it out." I hope he's overthinking it.

"Your Highness, who is Zhao Zongshi?" Cao Xu asked suddenly.

"He is the No. 13 son of the King of Runan County. Before I was born, he was taken to the palace by my father to be raised." Speaking of this, Zhao Yang looked at Empress Cao, "Madam, was he not in your house before?" Have you been around for a while, what do you think of him?"

"Zong Shi is not bad, very smart, and has a gentle temper." Empress Cao said, "It's a bit like an official's temper."

Zhao Yang looked stunned: "No wonder Dad chose him to be educated in the palace."

"He is also very obedient and sensible, but after all, he is not the official's own son, so the official family doesn't like him very much." Back then, Empress Cao liked Zhao Zongshi a lot. "This child is quite grateful. In the past few years, he has asked the princess of Runan County to give me something to thank me for teaching him back then."

"Why don't I know?" Empress Cao had never told Zhao Yang about this before.

"Zong Shi was afraid of being misunderstood, so after leaving, he never took the initiative to greet me." Empress Cao said with a slight sigh, "I was also afraid of being misunderstood, so I didn't mention this child." After all, this child was once regarded as a prince and was brought up in the palace.

Zhao Yang felt that it was not Zhao Zongshi's own meaning, but the meaning of the king of Runan County or the princess of Runan County, and then used Zhao Zongshi's guise.

"Yangyang, what are you thinking?" Empress Cao couldn't help feeling a little worried when she saw her son's serious face.

"Ma'am, Zhao Zongshi was quite young when he was sent out of the palace for the last time." Zhao Yang said with a deep expression, "He should know why he was sent to the palace for education."

"He should know..." Empress Cao's face suddenly changed when she said this, "Yangyang, what do you mean..."

"Ma'am, if it was you, would you be willing?" If it were him, although he would not be unwilling, but he would definitely have resentment, after all, he went back and forth to the palace several times.

"Even if the Prince's Mansion of Runan County is not reconciled, it can't do anything." Empress Cao comforted her son, "You don't have to worry about this."

"Ma'am, it's better to check." If he didn't mention Zhao Zongshi today, he would have already forgotten about him.Now that Zhao Zongshi was mentioned, he had to think about it.I don't know if it's because of the fact that he supervised the country before, which caused him to be suspicious now, obviously he hasn't become the emperor yet.

Seeing that her son was worried about the Prince's Mansion of Runan County, Empress Cao nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

"Let's have dinner."

After dinner, Zhao Yang talked to Empress Cao for a while before leaving.

On the way back to the East Palace, Cao Xu asked Zhao Yang, "Your Highness, don't you like that Zhao Zongshi?"

"I can't say whether I like it or not, but I just think it's strange that the Prince of Runan County suddenly proposed marriage to the Gao family." Zhao Yang suddenly remembered the look in Zhao Zongshi's eyes when he was one year old.Although he hid it well, there was a trace of coldness in his eyes. "Even if the Prince's Mansion of Runan County has no evil plans, it's not a good choice for my cousin to marry into the Prince's Mansion of Runan County."

Cao Xu asked, "Why?"

"Too many people." Zhao Yang said, "There are too many sons of Runan County King, do you think his sons have no idea?"

"It's impossible to have no ideas at all, and it's even more impossible to be brothers and sisters."

"So, my cousin is not suitable to marry into the Prince's Mansion of Runan County."