Return to the Song Dynasty

Zhao Xu made up his mind and asked people to call back all the important officials outside the door, including of course the Jingyuan Road trio who had been waiting outside.The queen mother left early to avoid suspicion, leaving poor Zhao Bi and Zhao Ji gloating.

Yao Xiong, who was at the end of the main force, was like a monkey who had just come down the mountain. His eyes rolled wildly as soon as he entered the house, and he looked around like Zhao Yu. Relying on his height, he successfully passed over the heads of a group of old men. He saw Zhao Bi and Zhao Ji standing beside Zhao Xu. "Hey! Uh..." Yao Xiong just wanted to speak, but was immediately pressed down by Chen Canjun, who had been prepared for a long time, and saluted the official.

Chen Canjun, who was staring at Yao Xiong, said: Misconduct in front of the imperial court is a felony!Don't kill me!Be honest with me!

Yao Xiong, who looks like a wronged daughter-in-law: I... I am too excited to see Xiaoman.

Zhang Yuzhang, the old man who came in together, couldn't help but kept looking at Zhao Bi.Zhao Bi nodded slightly apologetically at him.After repeated, serious and careful thinking outside the hall just now, coupled with the close observation at this time, Zhang Yi, who is mature and mature, is 100% sure that this is the little monkey soldier Zhao Man who has been missing for a whole day!But... why is he here?

Of course, Zhang Yi could see that Zhao Chuan was not arrested by running away at all. Seeing that he followed the queen mother closely just now, and now he is standing next to the official family as a matter of course, and the king next to him is still communicating with him with his eyes. What are you talking about, this is obviously an acquaintance in the palace!Reminiscent of the guesses made by the reckless men in the army when they were joking...

This gossip originated from Li Xiaowei, who said that the two small county kings of King Shen were particularly attached to Zhao Man, and those two small county kings looked very similar to Zhao Man, especially the eyes, which were printed from the same mold. He is the king of a small county, so he must suspect that he is Zhao Man's long-lost son.

The brothers who were with Zhao Man also knew that Zhao Man was recognized as the king of children, and little Yao Pingzhong was very attached to him, and the children around Daying also liked him very much, so they were not too surprised.However, Zhao Man and the twins get along with each other, the similar eyebrows, similar preferences, even the same facial expression when they smile, the same slightly raised peach eyes, etc., still amazed everyone in the army. I lamented the magic of God's creation, and even joked that these two little guys were born secretly by Zhao Man earlier?

Thinking of this, Zhang Wei suddenly felt that the whole person was going to be bad. The old and vigorous Mr. Zhang suddenly shook his body, and when he met Zhao Yu's narrow eyes, Zhang Wei became more sure.This guy is indeed King Shen! !Pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger!The old man has met his opponent this time.

Whether it was Yao Xiong's hesitation to speak, Chen Canjun's mysteriousness, or the evasive eye contact between Zhang Yi and Zhao Bi, all made Zhao Xu feel that what Zhao Ji said just now was true, and the remaining doubts disappeared. up.

Just now, only family members were present, but now a group of ministers came in, Zhao Yu hurriedly stepped out of the line, facing the playful eyes of Zhao Xu and Zhao Ji, and started the routine performance of recognizing the ancestors and returning to the ancestors.

First of all, I formally greeted Zhao Xu, and then staged a happy scene of brothers reunited with emotion, followed by a bitter scene of serious injuries and amnesia among the people. He cheated and made a false identity, showing that he was Zhao Man and Zhao Canjun.Now, after all kinds of hardships, he finally returns to court.

All the people mentioned, including Zhao Xu, had tears in their eyes.Only Zhang Yi, under the solemn appearance, protested frequently with an old heart: "This guy is purely lying, there is no suffering, at least he lived a comfortable life in the old man's barracks." 'It's a pity that I can't break him down yet.

Chen Canjun was well prepared. Although the amount of information was relatively large, he was able to hold his ground.Yao Xiong, who was born with only one tendon, opened his mouth and stared at the whole process, and his mouth could probably be stuffed into a fist. 'It's so embarrassing. "Chen Canjun smacked his lips, and secretly poked the stupid bear beside him.

At the end of Zhao Bi's performance, the official Zhao Xu personally made a concluding statement, saying that the person in front of me is indeed my ninth younger brother Zhao Bi. I have confirmed it, and the Queen Mother has confirmed it. It will be absolutely fine. Don't worry, Let's get to know each other again.At the end, Zhao Xu also specifically asked Zhang Wei to introduce the situation of the Northwest Army's fight against the party members.

This was originally the basic content of Zhang Wei's work report in Beijing this time. Zhang Yi also had a draft for a long time ago, talked with eloquence, sought truth from facts, analyzed the situation in the Northwest in a simple and simple way, and also mentioned to Zhao Xu and other ministers that the recent combat performance was particularly outstanding. Several young subordinates, including Zhe Keshi, Guo Cheng, Yue He, etc., of course, did not forget Yao Xiong, Chen Canjun and... Zhao Man, whom the officials specially named to meet.

In the approving eyes of the officials, Zhang Laoxiang emphasized the heroic deeds of the freshly baked His Royal Highness Shen Wang who still sacrificed his life to fight against the enemy to defend his home and country...

A group of important officials of the court: His Royal Highness Shen Wang Gaoyi!His Royal Highness King Shen is indeed smart!His Royal Highness King Shen is brave and resourceful!His Royal Highness King Shen...is this going to be a crown prince?

Zhang Dun, who was so excited that he almost burst into tears: You finally stopped pretending, and you can't pretend anymore.Amnesia is good, amnesia is wonderful.At this time, the timing is too late, it is simply the right time, place and people, God bless me Da Song!

Yao Xiong, who hadn't quite reacted yet, was stunned: Who am I?where am I?what am i doing

Chen Canjun, who had always pretended to be a quail and dared not speak out, worked hard to suppress the roar in his heart: Who said that everything in the picture book is false? !This is obviously more outrageous than the script, okay? ! !

Zhao Ji, who squinted and pretended to be calm but laughed wildly inside: Hahahaha! !Ha ha ha ha! !so happy!So happy!Don't say anything, I'll laugh for a while, hahahaha!Ha ha……

The really calm Zhao Xu: It seems that everyone has a good impression of my ninth brother, so... let him be.

"Oh, cough cough, I'm afraid this body will be powerless..." Zhao Xu hadn't finished his sentence, and the ministers under him rushed to comfort him.Zhao Xu waved his hand impatiently and interrupted the nonsense of the people below, and continued: "Aren't you, ahem, also trying to get me to be the crown prince? Cough, cough, why, cough, are you all dumb now?"

The people below were as quiet as chickens, Zhao Xu twitched the corners of his mouth, and continued: "Ahem, I don't have much time, cough, if you drag on and don't stand up, cough, that is, you have cheated me, Da Song. Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough..." A violent cough interrupted what Zhao Xu was about to say.

Zhao Bi and Zhao Ji, who were closest to the official's house, hurriedly handed water and patted their backs.There is no way, because to discuss confidential matters, all the maids and servants have been sent outside, and there is no one to serve them in the house.

After enjoying the attentive care of his younger brothers, Zhao Xu showed a smile with great effort, and said slowly: "I have no heirs, and now I want to make my ninth younger brother, Zhao Bi, as the heir. What do you guys think?"

...After a brief silence, a group of ministers collectively burst out in unanimous approval.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Brother Huang is wise!"

Even Zhao Ji followed suit.Only Zhao Yu stood on the spot in a daze, "This is too sudden! No! What are you talking about?! Wait a minute, I don't want to be the emperor!! Really! Brother! Brother! Change, is there still time for a change? "Zhao Bi wants to cry but has no tears.

The top priority matter related to the survival of the country has finally been settled. The officials have a good vision. At least they have chosen a brother who seems to be the most reliable so far. A group of old men burst into tears with excitement. This cannot be shown, at least not so obviously in front of officials who are already critically ill.

Although the old hearts are excited, they also complain a little bit, "The official, Li Chu's routine is not like this, why don't you let us recommend it first? Look at our strings of words, and you suddenly Given the given, we have no chance to make use of it. We have all thought about listing the benefits of His Royal Highness, such as being a senior citizen, which is logical; ...You let us talk about it one by one, so it's a good thing for the election?!!"

Zhao Bi, who was unanimously elected, said: "Whoa, whoa, why don't you ask for the opinions of the parties?! You decide my future like this?!! I want to protest! You are not democratic! You have no human rights! I protest! I solemnly protest! You are trying to drive ducks to the shelves, no, I am not a duck, I..." Zhao Bi was already insane and incoherent, but he knew it himself. It is a certainty, and there is no room for change.

If Zhao Xu asked in private, he could still find ways to decline it politely. At worst, he would just confess that he didn't want to be the emperor.

Resisting the decree is a capital offense, even if Zhao Xu doesn't pursue him, the person in charge in the future will be wary of him in every possible way because he was a candidate for the crown prince, and if he encounters someone who is too small and unbearable, he might just find an excuse to kill him. No future troubles.So... the choice between being an emperor and dying, and decisively choosing to be an emperor, hey.

In fact, after listening to the reports of Zhao Ji and Zhao Bi, and the testimony of Zhang Yu and others, Zhao Xu has already ignited unlimited confidence in this younger brother who has been away for many years.Suddenly, I felt that maybe this was destiny.Back then, he had saved himself from a catastrophe, and now he suddenly returned to the court at this critical moment. Maybe he is the only one who can continue the great cause of the Northwest, maybe...he is born to be the right man.

However, Zhao Xu still had one thing to worry about, he stretched out his hand to Zhao Bi with difficulty.Zhao Bi, who was in a daze, was pushed hard by Zhao Ji, and he staggered forward to hold his brother's hand.

"For three days, Shibie should look at you with admiration. The ancients, cough cough, the ancients sincerely do not deceive me. Ninth brother, now that you have returned to court, brother, cough cough, I am relieved, cough... cough cough... just, just Although my Great Song Dynasty has won Xixia now, there are still hidden dangers, the treasury is not rich, the army...the army...cough cough, cough cough...Father..." Zhao Xu said more and more difficultly, and everyone present listened quite Fei Li didn't understand what he meant when he mentioned the treasury and the army intermittently and finally mentioned the late emperor.

Zhao Yu, who was closest to Zhao Xu, instantly understood his brother's heart when he saw his longing and unwilling eyes.In the past, he was just a prince waiting to die. He never thought about national affairs. Now that he has been in the army for many years in the northwest, he understands the sufferings of the people, the helplessness of the soldiers, and feels that the country's system is inappropriate.

At this time, he suddenly felt a sense of admiration for his own brother who seemed to have never been in close contact with him.He is an authentic Song person. He has no chance to transcend time and space, let alone jump out of the frame of the times, and cannot predict the future. However, he still spends his whole life pursuing the way to make the country rich and strengthen the army, and try his best to think about the way to turn defeat into victory.He withstood the pressure, dared to innovate, and was not afraid of failure.Like, like our dad.

Zhao Yu understands that the sixth elder brother Zhao Xu is afraid that if he dies, there will be no one to continue the new law, and there will be no successors.He was even more afraid than death that the hard work of his father and his two generations would be wiped out in an instant like "Yuanyou Genghua", and disappear without a trace ever since.

Zhao Bi forcefully held Zhao Xu's skinny palm back, and the tacit understanding of the two brothers' blood connection finally blended with each other through the clasped palms.The warm and firm breath surged between them.

Due to the large number of ministers present, Zhao Yu spoke very cryptically. He put his head in Zhao Xu's ear and said, "Don't worry, brother, I will definitely carry on my father's ambition and live up to my brother's expectations." Zhao Xu understood clearly. Well, the big stone that had weighed on his heart for a long time was finally removed, and he pulled the corners of his mouth with all his strength, showing a smile, relieved and satisfied.

"After I left, it was said that the ninth younger brother Shen Wang Zhao Yu, cough cough, immediately drafted the decree. Everyone, cough cough cough, can be a witness. Since the ninth brother is very familiar with Zhang Qing, cough cough, the next thing to do in the northwest , I, cough, cough, there is no need to say more. You go and discuss it yourself. Cough, cough, cough, I am afraid I will not see Xixia return to the Song Dynasty." Zhao Xu panted heavily and sighed He stood and looked at Zhao Bi.

Zhao Xu, who has been bedridden for a long time, seems to have exploded with amazing strength today, insisting on discussing political affairs with a group of ministers.His face was flushed, his lips were chapped, and only those eyes showed deep longing in the chaos.

Zhao Yu looked at Zhao Xu's earnest eyes, and felt extremely sore in his heart. He hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, my brother, I will fulfill my brother's wish and make the Western Xia territory a part of my Great Song territory." Zhao Xu looked at his younger brother With Yingzi's burgeoning face, and thinking about his dying body, he sighed heavily, "Okay! Believe in you, brother!"

After settling the important matter in his mind, Zhao Xu slowly closed his eyes and said nothing more. He waved his hand feebly, indicating that everyone can leave.Therefore, within a day, Zhao Bi, who was directly promoted to the crown prince by joining the army, led a group of ministers of the Song Dynasty and quietly withdrew from Funing Palace.