Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 242: Entering the King of Zhongshan

Seeing the disappointment in Zhe Zong's eyes, Zhao Mu said: "However, I have an old relationship with the emperor's younger brother. I can ask in advance when the time comes. When I was in Dali, I knew that the Baoding Emperor had long wanted to pass the throne to the emperor's younger brother. . Now it is not an exaggeration to say that the emperor's brother is the real emperor of Dali. Since the emperor's brother has come in person, I think Dali seems to have the intention of becoming a vassal. Perhaps it is just because of the price issue that it has not been revealed. "

Zhezong sighed and said: "I hope that's the case. I also plan to use the opportunity of Dali to become a vassal to let the Queen Mother return the power to me. Hey~"

Zhao Mu was the best at observing people's words. He understood that the young emperor valued the matter of becoming a minister in important matters, and he must have wanted to use this matter to establish his prestige in the court. After all, it was difficult for the ministers to really convince the young emperor when the new king came to the court to listen to the government.

Even Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty established his authority after eradicating Dou Ying and Tian Fu. Today's imperial court in the Song Dynasty is far more complex than during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

If Zhezong doesn't have a "great governance" that he can handle, then it may be difficult for his future arrangements to convince the courtiers.

Zhao Mu thought this was an opportunity. If he helped the little emperor complete this matter, then he didn't know how he would be grateful to him.

Zhao Mu stood up, raised his hands and said, "Don't worry, your majesty. When the emperor's brother arrives, I will use my sharp tongue to help your majesty achieve his wish. Even if I cannot get Dali to surrender and become a vassal, I will still help him." Your Majesty will make another 'Chanyuan Alliance'."

Hearing this, Zhezong laughed and said, "I have an imperial uncle to help me, so I have nothing to worry about! Hahaha!"

However, Zhezong then changed the topic and said: "By the way, uncle, where has he been during this time? I sent people to look for the emperor everywhere, but they could never find any trace of him. I also sent people to Leigu Mountain, although Princess Huyan was found there, but she didn’t know the whereabouts of the emperor’s uncle. Could it be that the emperor’s uncle was not in our Song Dynasty during this time?”

Zhao Mu said frankly: "Reporting to your Majesty, I have indeed been away from the Song Dynasty for nearly half a year, but have been in the Xixia Kingdom."

"Oh!? Xixia Kingdom!" Zhe Zong exclaimed.

At this time, Zhao Mu took out the map of Tianshan Tonglao from his sleeve, and then said: "By the way! I have something I want to present to Your Majesty. This thing will be of great use to our Song Dynasty in the future. I hope Your Majesty will keep it for now." .”

Zhe Zong asked strangely: "Huh? What is it that makes the emperor's uncle so precious?"

As he spoke, Zhao Mu turned his attention to the accompanying eunuch. The eunuch took the map from Zhao Mu's hand and presented it to Zhe Zong.

Zhe Zong opened the map, and his eyes opened wider as the map unfolded.

After reading it, Zhezong closed the drawing. He stood up happily and said, "It is really a treasure! It turns out that the emperor's uncle disappeared for half a year just for this treasure! The emperor's uncle has really worked hard. If it succeeds in the future, the emperor will The uncle should take the first place! No!" Zhe Zong said excitedly, "No! The emperor's uncle presenting this thing is already a great achievement, I will reward the emperor's uncle well."

As he spoke, Zhezong paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. He said, "I will reward the emperor with twenty no! Thirty beauties!" But after Zhezong finished speaking, he glanced at Zhao Mu again. He then said, "No! I gave him to you before." I'm afraid it's not new to give beautiful girls to the emperor's uncle before he enjoys them. I will give the emperor an official title. I will promote the emperor's uncle to..." After Zhezong thought for a moment, he said, "I will promote the emperor's uncle to be the King of Zhongshan. I will take charge of it personally. I will give the imperial uncle an official position later!"

Although Zhao Mu had already expected Zhe Zong to be so excited, he didn't expect him to be so generous. He directly promoted himself from the prince to the heir king. The royal titles of the Song Dynasty were divided into three levels according to the Tang system: prince, heir king, and county king.

The princes are all one-character kings, and the recipients are basically the emperor's brothers or sons, such as Zhao Ji's "Duan Wang". However, there are also some high-achieving people with different surnames who are called princes. For example, the Chai family who surrendered the throne is called "Shang Wang", and the Qian family who accepted the land and returned to the Song Dynasty is called "Deng Wang". Among the prince titles, the ancient royal titles of Qin, Qi, and Shang are still respected.

The next best thing is the heir. Generally, the heir is the legitimate son of the canonized prince. It belongs to the prince's demotion and title. The successor kings are mainly double-character kings, such as King Zhongxiao of the Huyan family, and the King of Zhongshan who was conferred by Zhezong on Zhao Mu is also average.

The last rank of king is the county king, and the difference between the heir king and the county king is whether the word "county" is added to the king's title.

Facing Zhe Zong's canonization, Zhao Mu was very calm now.

Zhao Mu then said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be like this!"

Zhezong was surprised to hear Zhao Mu's refusal. Zhe Zong asked: "Is it possible that the emperor's uncle dislikes that my reward is too small?"

Zhao Mu shook his head and then glanced at the eunuch beside Zhezong. He continued: "Your Majesty rewarded me, and I am very grateful, but what you have in your hands is a big deal. Although we have the Imperial City Secretary and Conglong in the Song Dynasty, Wei, but other countries also have corresponding organizations. Your Majesty, please keep this thing for the time being and don't make any publicity. If the news is leaked, then the thing in your Majesty's hands will be a piece of waste paper."

Zhezong, who has always been smart, also understood what Zhao Mu meant. Zhezong then said: "What the emperor said is reasonable, and I will be careful. But I have already opened my mouth, so how can the emperor go back on his word?" Anyway, sooner or later, I will promote the title of the emperor's uncle. In a few days, it will be the wedding day of the emperor's uncle and the princess of Dali Kingdom. The duke is somewhat lower. The emperor's uncle has a prince, which can be regarded as the title of Dali Kingdom. The princess is a good match. Well, this matter is settled. The emperor's uncle has worked hard and has made great achievements. I will promote the emperor's uncle to be the heir king and give him the title of Zhongshan. Is it disrespectful for the emperor's uncle to resist the decree? "

When Zhao Mu heard what Zhe Zong said, his face lit up with joy. So he quickly walked down the slope to express his gratitude and said, "In that case, I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness!"

Seeing the joy on Zhao Mu's face, Zhe Zong couldn't help but smile. He also laughed at his uncle, who was somewhat dishonest. The emperor himself regarded him as his confidant, but he was still a little cautious. Obviously in my heart I really want to join the nobility, but I refuse to do so. However, people always have a hypocritical side, and Zhe Zong didn't take it to heart.

Zhao Mu first made peace with the princess of Dali, and Dali agreed to trade between the two parties. Dali even proposed that both parties co-manage the new city. Later, the defense map of the Xixia Kingdom was stolen, leaving the Xixia Kingdom with no danger to defend.

These can be said to be great achievements. Based on this achievement, Zhe Zong felt that it was not too much to grant Zhao Mu a prince title. Compared to his unpromising brothers, Zhao Mu, this uncle, is too reliable. Those people who are disgusted by the wine bag and rice bag can be kings, so Zhao Mu, a talented person, is even more qualified.

Zhe Zong suppressed his smile and said, "Okay, Uncle Emperor, get back on your feet."

After Zhao Mu stood up, he sat back down at Zhe Zong's signal.

Zhezong carefully put the Xixia defense map close to his body, and then asked: "By the way, uncle. Now that the official business is over, tell me about your experience during this period. How did you get this picture?" Pictured?"

(End of this chapter)