Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 162 I'm Willing to Give It a Try

The Song Dynasty Imperial Palace, the north gate, and the Li Yuan Army camp.

More than a month had passed since Pang Ji set out to quell the rebellion.

In the past, it was rare for a rebellion to be suppressed for such a long time without any progress.

But this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that Beizhou City has always been known as the "Northern Treasury of the World".

It was during the Tang Dynasty, because this place is close to the Grand Canal.

Therefore, the Tang Dynasty stored all the money, food, cloth, and even weapons here.

Used to supply the entire Hebei province during wartime.

For example, some grain from the south of the Yangtze River will be transported here.

Although today, the Song Dynasty is no longer the Tang Dynasty.

It is also impossible to store large amounts of money, food, cloth, or even weapons here.

However, the strategic position here is beyond doubt.

If the situation here cannot be calmed down as soon as possible, it is very likely that the entire Hebei region will be affected.

In order to better respond to unexpected crises.

Zhao Xin also lived directly in the camp.

After hearing this, Empress Cao happily said to Lady Miao, "Zui Xinglai really has the demeanor of a great general."

Madam Miao said, "It's impossible to stop him. If he catches a cold, he will be in trouble."

Empress Cao said, "Then hurry up and get him something to keep him warm."

Madam Miao said, "It's ok for the emperor to spoil him, but why do you spoil him too, madam?"

Zhao Huirou was jealous after hearing this and said, "That's right! Why doesn't anyone in the palace spoil me like they do Zui Xinglai? I have to go to class and study every day, but Zui Xinglai doesn't have to."

Madam Miao had no choice but to say, "Because he finished reading when he was three years old, and you can't even read one tenth of him in a year."

A joyful atmosphere permeated the palace.

But deep down, Queen Cao was still a little worried about the rebellion in Beizhou.

Because under normal circumstances, a rebellion like this should be quelled quickly.

……

This is Zhao Xin.

Yang Huaimin, the deputy governor of the inner court, was also ordered by the emperor to tell him that his father was looking for him.

Although Yang Huaimin was a very close eunuch to his father, Zhao Xin felt that he was not a good person just by looking at his face.

This is not!

It's so hard to get this opportunity to talk all the way.

The other party immediately began to curry favor with him, and said to Zhao Xin with a fake smile: "The emperor's family has a son like His Royal Highness Prince Yu, which is really a blessing for our Song Dynasty. Since His Royal Highness Prince Yu came into being, I feel that even if the emperor encounters any troubles, it can be solved immediately. As long as I see His Royal Highness Prince Yu, my mood will immediately become much better."

Zhao Xin was actually very reluctant to pay attention to the other party.

but……

Life is like a play, and he knew that Yang Huaimin was from Madam Zhang's side.

There is no need to directly become enemies with the other party.

He replied, "Just speak up if you have anything to say. Do you need anything from me? I am not an unkind person. I will help if I can."

Yang Huaimin didn't expect that Zhao Xin would be more direct than he imagined.

Yang Huaimin's scalp suddenly felt a little numb, and he didn't know whether it was a good idea to tell his purpose so suddenly.

But this opportunity is rare.

Therefore, he said to Zhao Xin: "Xia Song, His Royal Highness Prince Yu should know this, right?"

Zhao Xin then asked, "Is he the one who fought in the northwest but didn't accomplish anything?"

Yang Huaimin thought to himself, Your Highness Prince Yu, what you said is a bit hurtful.

He immediately said: "Xia Song is indeed not good at fighting, but he is good at handling government affairs."

Zhao Xin said, "But I don't think the court thinks highly of him. Besides, the appointment of officials is not my responsibility." Yang Huaimin said, "Your Highness Prince Yu is joking. Although Your Highness Prince Yu does not care about these things, the emperor loves Your Highness Prince Yu so much, then for Your Highness Prince Yu, isn't it just a matter of a word?"

Zhao Xin also said to Yang Huaimin: "Ask him to write a resume for me."

Yang Huaimin: "What resume?"

Zhao Xin: "It's just resume, what you have done and how well you did it."

Yang Huaimin was also stunned.

What is this operation?
but……

Since His Royal Highness Prince Yu said so, he could only do as he was told.

……

Returned to Miao Niangzi's courtyard.

Zhao Xin then met his father.

His daddy is still so weak.

This winter has just passed, and maybe there has not been much sun exposure, so the skin color looks even paler and weaker.

"Daddy, you're looking for me!?"

Zhao Zhen then asked, "What do you think of Pang Ji's suppression of the rebellion in Beizhou?"

Zhao Xin asked, "How can we see it?"

Zhao Zhen said, "Dad, what you mean is that he hasn't captured Beizhou City in a month. Should we consider changing people?"

Zhao Xin said, "It is a city used to defend the Liao Kingdom. It is high and strong. It may take one or two months. Doesn't this just show that as long as the defenders in the city of our Song Dynasty do not surrender voluntarily, it will be difficult for the Liao Kingdom to capture any city of our Song Dynasty."

Zhao Zhen replied: "But it's not a good idea to keep dragging it out like this. And... why are you so calm!?"

Zhao Xin said, "I have the Li Yuan Army in my hands, what am I afraid of? Once I add another 5,000 soldiers, I will dare to fight against the Liao Kingdom!"

There is no tax on bragging.

Just blow it first and talk about it later.

Then, Zhao Xin said, "Dad, if you are really worried, then let me go! I will leave two thousand men behind and take one thousand with me."

Zhao Zhen looked at Zhao Xin and saw that he was ready to go into battle.

I felt comforted in my heart.

I finally experienced what it was like to be treated like Li Yuan.

This feeling makes people feel at ease.

These days, he has read "The Book of Tang" many times and found that letting the prince lead the troops, or even having the prince seize power, may not be good for others, but for himself, it is just right.

Anyway... he himself doesn't really have anything to pursue. He just likes to enjoy himself a little bit.

Of course!
Say so.

It is also impossible to let Zui Xing come and seize his power.

after all……

The treatment of being an emperor emeritus and being an official is naturally very different.

When you are an official, you can spend the money in your treasury at will, but when you are the emperor emeritus, it is a problem how much money you will have left in your treasury.

and so……

As for whether he wants to secede and become independent, he actually doesn't object at all. On the contrary, it's actually quite good for the father and son to each take care of their own business.

Zhao Zhen then asked, "If you go there, can you be confident that you can take it down immediately?"

Zhao Xin replied: "Dad, what are you thinking about? Even Emperor Taizong Wen was defeated in Liaodong. Siege warfare has always been the most difficult to fight. But... I am willing to give it a try!"

In fact, since ancient times, there have only been a few ways of siege warfare.

If someone is determined to fight you to the end, you won't be able to gain any advantage.

This is like the Battle of Suiyang in the Tang Dynasty, where Zhang Xun blocked more than 100,000 rebels and held the position for two years.

(End of this chapter)