Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 54: Duke Shou is a genius among geniuses
Perhaps it was because his performance was just too astonishing.

So much so that all the adults couldn't speak anymore.

But it’s okay, Zhao Xin knows how to resolve the embarrassment for herself.

He just turned his head away, not looking at his father's spanking look.

Instead, he looked at Lu Yijian and others.

Then he said, "I have finished speaking. Who is in favor and who is against?"

Force them to talk.

At this time, Lu Yijian, who was closest to Zhao Xin, spoke up, "You are old. What did the Duke of Shou say just now?"

I don't know if he really doesn't remember.

It's just an act.

then……

Zhao Xin's teacher Yan Shu also echoed, "I have forgotten a little bit too."

Although he didn't know what the two old guys were doing, Fu Bi still recalled it and then he roughly remembered what Zhao Xin had just said.

He asked, "Just now, Lord Shou said a lot of things. Which one did Lord Shou mean?"

Zhao Xin said, "That's all, of course."

"First, this is a shame. Second, we must not forget the war. Third, the Liao Kingdom is a beast and cannot be trusted. So we cannot pay the money for nothing. We must let the Liao Kingdom restrain Xixia. Fourth, we should refuse the marriage if we can."

"Fifth, the ruler of Liao is young and hot-tempered. We must not provoke him, but we must be firm and explain the pros and cons to him. Sixth, we must arrange for someone to lead the troops to the north."

Zhao Xin didn't talk about the part about leading the troops himself.

Because he also knew that even if he said it, they would not agree.

Just these six points are enough.

If you have proven yourself enough, you can actually participate in politics.

as predicted!

After Zhao Xin’s summary, let’s not discuss whether what Zhao Xin said is right or not.

At least he dares to say it, he can say it.

Then everyone was staring at him again.

Zhao Xin then asked, "There's something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?"

His teacher Yan Shu's expression was okay.

after all……

He knew that Zhao Xin was smart.

only……

Probably even Yan Shu would not have thought that he could grow so fast.

Not to mention the remaining Lu Yijian, Zhang Fangping, and Fu Bi.

Zhao Xin then said, "I am a person who has read the Tang History, Sui History, and Han History. If there is anything wrong with what I said, you can just point it out directly. There is no need to look at me like that."

Now everyone finally reacted.

Lu Yijian then turned around and asked his Majesty, "Majesty? Did the Duke of Shou really finish reading the "Book of Tang", "Book of Sui", and "Book of Han"?

Zhao Zhen also told the truth without hiding anything. After all, everyone present here was trustworthy to him. Then he said, "He did finish reading the History of Tang, the History of Sui, and the History of Han."

Lu Yijian asked again: "But Duke Shou is still so young! Has he learned all the characters?"

Zhao Zhen then said, "Yan Shu taught him how to read."

At this time Yan Shu also replied: "Actually, I didn't teach much. The main reason is that Duke Shou is a genius among geniuses. He learns things faster than anyone else. My son usually only asks what and why when he is four or five years old. But Duke Shou can ask you questions all day long without repeating himself. And... other children like to play, but Duke Shou is different. He is very focused. For him, learning is just playing." Lu Yijian, Fu Bi, and Zhang Fangping were all speechless at this time.

Is it really that powerful?
Then they wanted to give it a try.

Lu Yijian was the first one who couldn't help but ask, "Who founded the Tang Dynasty?"

Zhao Xin naturally answered this kind of elementary school student question immediately, "Li Yuan."

Then Lü Yijian asked another difficult question: "Who was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty?"

In fact, this question is ambiguous.

However, Zhao Xin still replied: "Pei Ji, Xiao Yu, Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji, Li Ji, Yu Zhining, Liu Rengui, Su Liangsi, etc."

The first few are easy to deal with.

But even Su Liangsi could remember it, so that’s really amazing!

But this was mainly because the previous ones were too familiar, so Zhao Xin paid special attention to the unfamiliar ones like Su Liangsi.

Lu Yijian said: "It seems that... Duke Shou is really familiar with the "Book of Tang"."

The more I watched it, the more I liked it.

Although this is not his son.

Lu Yijian then increased the difficulty and asked, "What deeds did Su Liangsi do?"

Zhao Xin said, "At that time, someone suggested that the fruits and vegetables in the Imperial Garden be sold to make a profit for the court. Su Liangsi disagreed, saying that the court should not compete with the people for profits."

Lu Yijian also asked: "What does it mean that the Duke of Shou knows not to compete with the people for profit?"

Zhao Xin replied: "If we sell the fruits and vegetables in the Imperial Garden, the fruits and vegetables of the common people may not be sold. Or they can only be sold at a low price. Then the people will earn less money, and they will have no money to buy rice and salt, and their lives will be difficult."

After hearing Zhao Xin's answer, Lu Yijian was immediately delighted and said, "Duke Shou is indeed a genius among geniuses! At such a young age, he already understands such truths."

Zhao Xin didn't respond to him.

Since he was too unfamiliar with the Song Dynasty, he would think the other party was a bad guy when he first met them.

This Lu Yijian, at first glance, is a shrewd and scheming man. He appears to be kind on the outside, but behind the scenes, he might be a treacherous minister.

After wasting some time, Zhang Fangping finally said, "Sir, let's talk business."

Zhao Xin also repeated at this time: "Who is in favor, who is against!"

Everyone looked at each other, and finally, Zhao Zhen spoke up and said to Fu Bi, "This diplomatic mission depends on you. I will have someone write an imperial edict to appoint you as the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Rites and the Privy Councilor."

Fu Bi replied, "The country is in urgent need, and as a minister, I have no choice but to serve. Why would the government use official titles to confer titles on others?"

Zhao Zhen: "..."

This is Fu Bi!
It's already this time, and you still come to choke him.

Zhao Xin also heard what Fu Bi said. Fu Bi has a good personality. In the future, he won't have to be paid for anything he does.

Zhao Xin also agreed: "Fu Bi is right!"

Zhao Zhen rolled his eyes at him.

Zhao Xin then stopped talking.

Fu Bi then reiterated the bottom line of this negotiation: no cession of land, only increase in currency, and still follow the marriage. However, the princess was young and it was impossible to really marry her. At most, she could only be a daughter of the royal family. This time the discussion ended.

As for Zhao Xin...

He didn't force them to listen to him. After all, he did this mainly to prevent others from treating him like a three-year-old child in the future.

Although I feel that the final effect is still not very good, it is still a good show.

After returning to Madam Miao's courtyard, Zhao Xin immediately told Madam Miao about this, and then was beaten by his father again.

(End of this chapter)