Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 64: Fight for Power

Zichen Palace.

In the attic where I take classes.

Zhao Xin naturally asked his teacher: "Teacher, you said so much, who exactly is it, what is its name, and what official position it holds, that wants to stop me from participating in politics and learning the art of war?"

Yan Shu said, "It's not good to directly say the other party's name. Wouldn't it be suspected of ostracizing colleagues? This is not good."

Zhao Xin: "Then why are you telling me this again!"

Yan Shu said: "I told this to the Duke of Shou just to get his attention. And... is this the Emperor's intention or the Duke of Shou's intention?"

Zhao Xin asked: "Teacher, are you asking about learning the art of war?"

Yan Shu: "Of course."

Zhao Xin: "Teacher, guess."

Yan Shu replied: "If I were to guess, it would be what you meant, Lord Shou."

In fact, Yan Shu was not quite sure either.

It feels like half and half.

after all……

If it is the government's intention, then we cannot say that there is no possibility of that happening.

Zhao Xin said, "That's naturally my own idea. Teacher, do you know why I want to learn the art of war?"

Yan Shu was actually very curious too.

Then he asked, "Why does the Duke of Shou want to learn the art of war?"

Zhao Xin responded like many naughty children: "I won't tell you."

Yan Shu: "..."

Zhao Xin: “You have to guess it yourself!”

Say it!

Zhao Xin asked Yan Shu again, "Can you really not tell me the list of people who discussed this matter?"

Yan Shu said, "I really can't tell you. If I tell this to Lord Shou, I will be breaking the rules."

Zhao Xin said, "Of course I have a way to know their names!"

Yan Shu asked, "Duke Shou, you are not going to do anything to them, are you?"

Zhao Xin replied: "How is that possible? Do I look like an unreasonable person?"

During this meeting, Yan Shu felt more and more that Duke Shou seemed to have grown up again!
In the past, she would sit in his arms and let him read to her. But now, Duke Shou has grown stronger and it seems that he no longer likes to sit in his arms.

and……

Duke Shou also liked to stand still with his hands behind his back, and look up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

Just thinking like a little adult.

Have your qualities as a king begun to show?
But he is quite elegant.

When I think of my own children...

There is no comparison! There is no comparison!
After all, Duke Shou might be the real genius!

Even though I was known as a child prodigy, I couldn't help but feel a little overshadowed in front of him.

Finally...

Zhao Xin also asked his teacher to help him keep an eye on the developments in the court when he was free, and report to him every half a month or a month on the major events that happened in the court.

After hearing what Zhao Xin said, Yan Shu had every reason to believe that if he really had control of the military power, this little guy might actually dare to rebel.

What a terrible disciple!

He remembered that at this time last year, he was still just learning to speak.

At first, he evaded the question, saying, "It's not appropriate for me to talk about this important matter in the court, right? Can't the Duke of Shou just ask the emperor directly?"

He refused again and again.

Zhao Xin also replied: "Once a teacher, always a father. I believe in you, teacher."

What does this mean?
Why did Yan Shu feel that Duke Shou was trying to win him over?
So what should I say now?
Definitely not doing it?

A dead end!
Nod in agreement?

It seems like it's too much...

In the end, he and Duke Shouguo could only stare at each other.

Fortunately, Zhao Xin added, "Wei Zheng once said, 'Listen to both sides and you will be enlightened, but listen to only one side and you will be in the dark.'"

Yan Shu finally felt relieved. No!

This is not a good idea!

At that time, if Duke Shou wants me to comment on these state affairs, should I say yes or no?

Zhao Xin didn't give him a chance to refuse.

He said directly: "It's getting late, let's stop here for today!"

Yan Shu could only go home with doubts.

……

Return to Miao Niangzi's courtyard.

Zhao Xin discovered that the Song Dynasty was really a scam!
Let alone the prince, even the crown prince cannot interfere in politics. This is unprecedented since ancient times.

If this matter is really finalized, then wouldn’t the next few decades of my life be wasted?

This means that only after his father dies can he ascend the throne and begin to govern the country.

Zhao Xin must not let such a thing happen. Because if so, wouldn't it be a waste of several decades of his youth?
Although...if you think about it from another angle, it would be nice if you could be a king who doesn't have to worry about anything.

Nothing to do, just go to the brothels.

But the problem is...

What kind of performance has he not seen that is better than those on Kuaishou, Douyin, and Bilibili?
This also forced Zhao Xin to rethink who I am, where I come from, and where I am going.

In the end, he hadn't figured out the answer yet. When he came back, he saw his father lying there.

At first glance, he looked very tired.

Ugh……

I can only say that being a father is not easy!
Madam Miao winked at Zhao Xin, and Zhao Xin behaved well without making a sound.

It was not until night fell that Zhao Zhen woke up from his couch in a daze.

at this time……

It's already dark.

When Zhao Xin saw Zhao Zhen wake up, he immediately stepped forward, took out a teapot and a cup, and poured tea while saying, "Daddy, have some tea!"

Zhao Zhen was very surprised.

When did Zui Xinglai become so filial?
Immediately afterwards...

Zhao Xin's next sentence was, "Dad, what troubles did you encounter today? Tell me and make me happy!"

"..."

Zhao Zhen had just swallowed the tea and now wanted to spit it out immediately.

"I am most excited~"

He mentioned Zhao Xin's nickname, and then he started beating him up!

Zhao Xin has also gotten used to it!

Just think of it as a training for his future horse riding resistance.

This way your butt will be thicker and it won’t hurt to ride a horse.

Zhao Zhen was also beating him while asking, "Are you still happy?"

Zhao Xin replied, "Dad, I'm serious!"

Zhao Zhen: "You are serious!"

Zhao Xin: "I said I was serious because I wanted to share your worries! Tell me now! What's going on in the court? I'll help you solve it!"

If it were someone else, Zhao Zhen might not tell the other person.

But after all, the person in front of me is the most interesting.

After thinking for a while, he said, "It's all because of you."

Zhao Xin: "What's wrong with me?"

Zhao Zhen: "Nowadays, the censors won't let you learn the art of war."

Zhao Xin said, "What's so good about what the censors say? Why bother with them? Do you think your own son needs another father to teach him? Teach him the way you want."

Zhao Zhen pinched Zhao Xin's butt and thought about it. It seemed to make sense.

But he quickly added: "But you are a prince, and the education of a prince is closely related to state affairs."

Zhao Xin said, "Then you should learn the art of war! Don't you see that we are now being blackmailed by the Liao Kingdom and beaten by the Western Xia! It's because you don't know the art of war! Who said that I can't learn the art of war? Let him come out, I want to criticize him!"

(End of this chapter)