Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 18: Can’t he find some other special hobby?

Chapter 18: Can’t he find some other special hobby?
If it weren't for the fact that Zhao Xin had the halo of a child prodigy, Yan Shu might have begun to doubt that it was the emperor who instructed Zhao Xin to say this to him.

of course!

Later, after careful consideration, he realized that not allowing military generals to serve as Privy Councilors would be most beneficial to the Song Dynasty and the emperor. So why would the emperor allow Duke Shou to say such a thing?

Yan Shu had no choice but to ask Zhao Xin directly: "How does the Duke of Shou think he can beat others?"

Zhao Xin said, "Of course, only those who are good at fighting can be appointed as Privy Councilors, so that they can defeat others. Teacher, have you really never fought a battle?"

Yan Shu also admitted: "I really have never fought a battle."

Zhao Xin: "No wonder the Song Dynasty was beaten."

Yan Shu looked at Zhao Xin for a long time.

Zhao Xin also felt that what he said might be too obvious.

But the good thing is...

His teacher didn't seem to suspect him.

He just said, "What you said does make sense, Lord Shou. However, although I, your teacher, have never fought in a war, I am not as useless as you think."

Zhao Xin then asked: "Then what use are you, teacher?"

Yan Shu said: "Your teacher, I can formulate strategies and orders for war, and decide the rewards and punishments for generals..."

Before he could finish his words, Zhao Xin said, "You don't go to the west to fight. If you make a plan, will they fight according to your plan? What if they find out your strategy and orders and don't fight according to your plan? What will you do?"

Yan Shu: "..."

Yan Shu was speechless for a moment because of Zhao Xin's question.

I even almost forgot that he was only three years old.

Zhao Xin knew that he couldn't say any more. If he continued, he would be easily exposed, so he said, "Teacher, tell me more about the war."

Yan Shu then asked, "Didn't Lord Shou say that my strategy is not good?"

Zhao Xin said, "I'm not asking about your failed strategy, teacher. The main thing is... I don't know how to fight a war. You should first tell me how to fight a war. I heard the queen tell me about "Cao Gui's Discussion on War". You can tell me in detail."

Yan Shu also asked: "What does the Duke of Shou want to know?"

Zhao Xin: "For example, how do you usually make the soldiers advance or retreat? I heard from the queen that they all listen to drums and trumpets. But I don't know which drums mean to advance and which mean to retreat."

Yan Shu coughed and said, "Actually, I'm not too sure about this either."

Of course, Yan Shu didn’t say that he was completely unaware.

only……

He knew something, but it was not systematic enough.

Zhao Xin then asked, "Teacher, if you don't even know this, how did you become the Privy Councilor?"

Fortunately, Zhao Xin was only three years old at that time.

It’s still in the what and why stage.

otherwise……

Yan Shu might have interpreted these words as a questioning of his ability.

Zhao Xin then asked Yan Shu what was going on with the war in the west.

What exactly happened?

Who are the two warring parties and why are they fighting?

after that……

Yan Shu could only tell Zhao Xin all of this.

in fact……

It's not really a top secret.

and……

In the court, what he said was already known to everyone.

After listening to it, Zhao Xin did not offer any solution.

after all……

This was no longer something that a three-year-old could handle.

This went on for the entire afternoon.

It can also be said that Zhao Xin has reaped a lot of rewards.

After that, he asked his teacher to recommend him a few people who were good at leading troops in battle, and asked him to ask them what it was like to lead troops in battle.

Seeing that Zhao Xin was learning more and more deeply, Yan Shu couldn't help but think.

By the way...is this really possible?
But he is only three years old!

finally……

He just said that he actually didn't know anyone.

Want to use this to get away with it.

After he said this, Zhao Xin complained, "Teacher, you are not qualified to be the Privy Councilor..."

Then Zhao Xin shook his head.

Yan Shu inexplicably felt that he was despised by Zhao Xin.

So much so that on the way back when he was sending Zhao Xin back, he was in a bad mood.

even……

I couldn't help but feel a little worried. If Duke Shou told the emperor what happened today, would the emperor remove me from my position?
of course!

Yan Shu still had some idea in his heart.

Even if he was removed from his post, he would accept it.

What else can we do?
But actually, there is something to be said.

Among all the high-ranking officials in the court, there are probably only a handful of people who have the ability to formulate a certain strategy like him.

He just gave some casual advice to the emperor, and then the emperor appointed him as the Privy Councilor.

In fact...the reason why he became the Privy Councilor was just as simple as this.

Because no one else can do it, only he can!

At least he could fart, while others couldn't even fart, or rather, not as well as he did.

natural!

After this conversation with Zhao Xin, Yan Shu still gained a lot.

only……

It is hard to say whether this harvest can be used in the future.

After all, to put it bluntly!
As the Privy Councilor, he was actually more in charge of logistics.

For example, they would know how much food and how many soldiers are there in a certain place. If something happened in a certain place, the troops had to go through their hands before they could be deployed.

As for fighting...

In fact, it doesn't really have much to do with him. Of course, they still have to participate in this big strategy.

For example, they also have a certain say in whether to take the initiative to fight against Xixia or to defend.

Then those who are in charge of the execution, such as Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi, are solely responsible for the execution.

Sometimes, the opinions of officials are also involved.

For example, if the government says that we need to fight, then you, Han Qi, must take the initiative to attack. If you do not take the initiative to attack, then I will begin to doubt whether you, Han Qi, are a coward and want to establish your own regime.

In addition...

The Song Dynasty was also famous for a dynasty where all wars were decided by the emperor, as if the wars had to be fought according to the "battle formation" arranged by the emperor.

While Yan Shu was in a bad mood.

Zhao Xin's mood couldn't be much better.

pity……

He is too young.

No matter what I do, I really can't do it.

The day.

After returning to Madam Miao's small courtyard, Madam Miao discovered that Zhao Xin seemed to have become much more mature.

because……

Zhao Xin had already started to hold his crib, looking deep in thought, as if he was thinking about some national affairs.

Seeing how engrossed he was, Miao asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Zhao Xin said, "I'm wondering when I can go to court."

Madam Miao asked, "Why are you going to court?"