Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 37 Those you cultivate yourself are the most reliable
Seeing Zhao Xin's panicked look, Zhao Zhen had no choice but to say, "Don't worry, there shouldn't be any spies of Li Yuanhao in this palace. Otherwise, Fu Bi, needless to say, was bribed by Li Yuanhao at a high price after the palace maids left."

Zhao Xin also asked: "What about Liao Kingdom?"

Zhao Zhen said, "Liao and my Song are brothers. Moreover, it's not a one-day thing for the two countries to send spies to each other. If they really wanted to hurt someone, would your father still be alive today?"

Zhao Xin then said in a baby voice: "Is it possible that it's because Daddy you are too stupid and it's not worth it for them to do that."

Zhao Zhen: "..."

Madam Miao said, "How can this child talk like that?"

Zhao Xin went on to say: "I am so smart. If the enemy knew about this, I would definitely be listed as the primary target for assassination."

Zhao Zhen frowned and thought for a while. In fact, it was not that there was no such possibility at all.

only……

This possibility is too remote.

Zhao Zhen said, "You are not responsible for any national affairs. Even if the spies want to kill, they will kill those big shots who control the border military power. For example, Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi."

"Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi were fine, so how could anything happen to you?"

Zhao Xin also refuted: "That's because they often lose battles, but Daddy..."

Zhao Xin pulled at his trouser legs.

Zhao Zhen squatted down and asked, "What?"

Zhao Xin said, "Now, it is even more necessary for me to learn how to fight."

Zhao Zhen: "Why?"

Zhao Xin said, "Because this is the only way I can protect myself! And Dad, you'd better defeat Xixia and Liao quickly, otherwise... if the old-school spies from these two countries come, I won't be able to leave the house."

Zhao Zhen: "..."

Zhao Zhen really wanted to say that if the Song Dynasty had that ability, it would have fought long ago.

but……

Zhao Xin's words did make him feel a little motivated.

A dragon has a reverse scale. If the safety of his offspring is threatened, he certainly cannot sit idly by.

Zhao Xin took another casual look and gave up, thinking it was useless.

I feel uncomfortable going out.

after……

You have to start keeping a low profile.

This is too clever. What if the spies from Western Xia and Liao Dynasty plotted against him?

The main reason is that he is young now, and any palace maid with a stronger body can subdue him.

By then, you won’t even be able to shout for help.

Before leaving, he did not forget to remind his father again and again: "Dad, you are not allowed to tell others that I am smart in the future."

Zhao Zhen: “Uh…”

You are too cautious!

A three-year-old kid is already so afraid of death?
But to be honest, Madam Miao was a little scared. If the emperor hadn't said it before, she wouldn't have had this feeling. But now that the emperor said so, Madam Miao began to see everyone as a spy from Western Xia and Liao.

After returning, he went through the backgrounds of everyone in his yard.

We also have to be vigilant about the people we come into contact with outside.

……

The next day.

Zhao Xin went to the North Gate to play as usual.

However, he had to train his own Jinyiwei in some basic counter-espionage knowledge.

So the question is, what are these common senses?

For example...

Those strangers who are nice to you for no reason and who want to get close to you are definitely spies.

Let them check themselves to see if anyone has been nice to them for no reason recently and wants to be close to them, or has been nice to their parents and family members.

then……

After the self-examination, they were asked to keep it confidential. Anyway... everything they said here at the North Gate cannot be told to other people.

At last……

After they all nodded, all the cakes and pastries in the palace were given to them to eat.

Zhao Xin doesn't really like these pastries. She always feels that they are too sweet, so sweet that they make people feel sick.

The four people under him ate with gusto. It was obvious that they had never eaten good food before!

While watching them eating pastries, Zhao Xin lay on his side, thinking about his future.

After so many days, he has learned quite a lot about the Song Dynasty.

Although I haven’t understood some core things yet, how can I save up my own wealth?
Well……

I can only say that I still don’t know how to start.

The so-called family background here does not only refer to making money, but also includes people who can represent you in the court.

Feel……

Your own teacher can use it.

After all, there is a relationship between teachers and students.

These days, it's really not easy to find someone who can be loyal to you.

After the Jinyiwei finished eating the cakes, Zhao Xin asked them to think of some fun things to do.

And these four people only know how to play!
It's all about playing games.

But that’s normal!
If the person you are talking to asks you about things other than gaming, you might want to be careful.

Not good!
There was a spy from Western Xia and Liao among them.

They are all young!

After hearing them talk about their fun, Zhao Xin didn't feel comfortable scolding them.

Think about it!
I feel it is very necessary to develop their fighting power.

He said, "Although you are still young, you should learn how to fight, whether it is a folk fight, a war, or riding a horse or archery. You have to learn it all."

The four of them heard this and said, "You can ride a horse and shoot arrows, but that costs a lot of money!"

Zhao Xin said: "If you can think of it, how can I not think of it? I will give you the money."

Anyway, I have a monthly salary of 200,000 yuan, which should be enough to invest in these four people.

On average, each person gets 50,000 coins per month, which is 50 strings of cash.

But to be honest, fifty strings of cash a month is considered a huge sum of money!
If you train these four people well, they will be able to protect themselves in the future.

Although you can also find ready-made ones.

But for ready-made ones, I can only say that the sense of belonging is still a little lacking, and it is not as reassuring as using ones that I have cultivated myself.

then……

When Zhao Xin returned home that evening, he told his father about his plan.

Good guy!
Does this count as recruiting troops and building up one's own power in broad daylight in front of his father?
If it were a grown prince, wouldn't this be a clear act of rebellion? ?
Zhao Zhen said, "Dad can just find you a few trustworthy people. Why do you want them to learn martial arts?"

Zhao Xin said, "Dad, the ones you found don't obey me directly, so how can I feel at ease compared to the ones I trained myself?"

This kid!
Sure enough, I have begun to distinguish between what others give me and what I own.

Zhao Zhen also said: "Then do you know how much 200,000 yuan is? Give them all?"

Zhao Xin grabbed the mutton with one hand and chewed it nonchalantly, saying, "A lot? I'm not saying I'll give you all at once, but... you can't give too little. If you give too little, others won't serve you seriously."

Zhao Zhen: "..."

My son, at the age of three, already knows how to buy people's hearts with money.

(End of this chapter)