Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 173 Chat
Since Zhao Xin did not transport the steam locomotive over, the court officials naturally had no way of understanding the mystery of this steam technology.

Moreover, this vehicle that can move on its own without being pulled by horses was absolutely unheard of for these ancient people.

This is not!

After the court session, someone came to ask him for advice, and it seemed that the other party was very interested in the steam technology.

"Your Highness Prince Yu, please stay!"

The person who spoke was naturally Wen Yanbo.

Only a "young man" like Wen Yanbo can have such drive.

Zhao Xin stopped walking. You know, he was very busy. He hadn't even distributed the rewards for the battle in Beizhou City yet.

But there is no rush.

It’s not too late to send it out after everyone returns to their hometown base.

They couldn't stay in Tokyo for long.

They just need to see if there are any problems next. If not, they will all withdraw.

Zhao Xin looked at the man who was bowing to him and asked, "What's the matter?"

Wen Yanbo said, "I am quite interested in the steam locomotive that His Royal Highness Prince Yu mentioned in the court, and I would like to ask you for more details."

Zhao Xin thought to himself: "I see you don't want to know the details, but you want to curry favor with me!?"

But this guy looks quite eye-catching, let's take a look at him first.

If I could recruit him as my younger brother in the future, with his courage, initiative and sense of responsibility, he might be able to be of some use in the future.

To be honest, the ministers of the Song Dynasty had long lost their glory in his eyes.

Never mind Bao Zheng, Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, or Fan Zhongyan; they are all pawns in his hands.

Speaking of which...

Aren’t these five words “Wang Anshi’s Reform” a bit too catchy?
In fact, he already knew it.

Anyone who could be recommended by Ouyang Xiu must not be an ordinary person.

Maybe he is the one who is carrying out the reform, although he has no idea what the specific content of the reform is.

In the next few days, when I have free time, I will find an opportunity to see how the other party is raising horses. Zhao Xin will need a man of worldly wisdom to help him with the steam locomotive project.

Fan Zhongyan...

forget it!
I think it's a good thing for him to teach others about farmland irrigation and local development.

And he might turn against himself!
Han Qi is...

Not good!
Mainly because the first impression was too bad.

Just now in the court, an official from the Censorate also suggested whether Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others should be recalled?

After all, these people have been away for a long time.

It is estimated that some of the new scholars have started to make efforts.

Facing the question from the Censorate, Zhao Zhen looked at Zhao Xin and said, "It has indeed been a long time. Let Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi report on how their internships are going."

His father said this, but in reality, he was just stalling for time.

Because it was Zhao Xin who did this, how could he, as their father, know what Zhao Xin's next plans were for these people?

Isn't it just a matter of finding an excuse and dealing with it first?

after that……

He also had to discuss the next plan with Zhao Xin in Madam Miao's courtyard.

Zhao Xin looked at Wen Yanbo who was standing in front of him, and then thought about Wang Anshi who was raising horses.

really!

He still likes Wang Anshi a little more.

Perhaps Wang Anshi was the first of his own people to join him.

Compared with court ministers like Wen Yanbo, the status of this younger brother he has is different, and the degree of intimacy between them is definitely not on the same level.

Then... Zhao Xin said, "I am very touched by your spirit of seeking knowledge, but... I am quite busy recently. When I am free, we can find a place and talk slowly."

Wen Yanbo: “…”

Zhao Xin: "That's it! You've done a great job in reducing the military, and you're very responsible. I'm very optimistic about you."

After Zhao Xin left.

Wen Yanbo's waist slowly straightened up.

I was praised by His Royal Highness Prince Yu!

I think there will be no problem with my career in the future.

Everyone else could see that Wen Yanbo intercepted Zhao Xin.

The censor was unhappy when he saw it!
Does Wen Yanbo want to curry favor with His Royal Highness the Prince of Yu?

This is too obvious!
Then I silently made a note of it in my mind, and planned to impeach him directly if I had the chance next time!

What crime should be charged?

Make friends with the prince! ?
The Censorate is basically composed of conservatives, while the Court of Censors is almost entirely composed of people who are dissatisfied with everything.

So this time, Wen Yanbo was naturally targeted by the Censorate.

……

After the court session.

There isn't much time left.

Zhao Xin just strolled around the north gate.

See how the soldiers feel about the rewards.

Zhao Xin is the most reasonable one.

As long as you have any reasonable requests, Zhao Xin will consider it and if your method is better, he will definitely adopt your plan.

Zhao Xun was also in the military camp at this time, and he didn't dare to say anything for a long time.

I am discussing this with the other sixteen people.

Because he was afraid that the north gate was so close, if he told the truth, the soldiers might mutiny.

"Sharing the benefits equally seems good, but everyone has different ideas. I'm afraid some people in the army will have objections."

"So how do we explain this to His Royal Highness Prince Yu?"

Zhao Xun said, "Why are you afraid of an explanation? His Royal Highness Prince Yu can't eat you."

However, Zhao Xin had already started talking to the people below.

Zhao Xin first asked someone, "What do you think should be done to reward soldiers after they have fought in the war?"

Soldiers are all waiting for assignments, and in fact most of them are quite passive about this.

The main thing is that whether to divide or how to divide is not something they can decide.

Normally, they are too lazy to spend any time thinking about this.

Anyway... when the time comes, as long as the distribution is not too unreasonable, for example, some people who have done nothing at all are awarded great credits and even get promoted because of it, as long as such a situation does not occur, everyone will just have fun and accept it.

After asking such questions.

Zhao Xin also sat on a high place and asked everyone, "Why do you think there should be rewards after the war? Can we not give rewards?"

The soldier knew Zhao Xin very well, so when he asked, he dared to speak: "Why there is a reward after the war? I don't know, but... there must be a reward after the war!"

Zhao Xin then asked: "Then tell me, why?"

The soldier said, "Maybe it's to reward those who fought bravely, those who were injured, and those who died, so that everyone will work harder in the future."

Zhao Xin said, "But what I saw was that the imperial guards of the Song Dynasty were working too hard. Did you know that before we went to Beizhou City, it had almost been taken? We didn't even have to go there?"

"But some people only saw the reward and were greedy for credit, which led to more deaths later."

(End of this chapter)