Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 65 How to Educate
in fact……

The censors did not mean to forbid Zhao Xin from learning the art of war.

But, Zhao Xin should not be allowed to lead troops in the future.

Because once Zhao Xin is allowed to lead the troops, something bad might happen.

The next day.

Zhao Zhen called Zhang Fangping, the head of the Censorate, to come alone.

Then he asked Zhang Fangping, what if he let Duke Shou lead the troops?

Zhang Fangping said: "If this is the case, I am afraid that something similar to the Tang Dynasty will inevitably happen again."

Zhao Zhen asked again: "What if I say that I don't care?"

Zhang Fangping remained silent.

Sir, you have chosen to commit suicide, how can I stop you?

Zhao Zhen himself explained to others that it was mainly because the Song Dynasty was in a weak military situation. Zhang Fangping said, "Since the military situation is weak, the emperor can hand this matter over to the ministers. Aren't the ministers there to share the emperor's worries?"

Zhao Zhen fell silent again.

Because you can't say, I don't trust you at all.

Wouldn't that hurt the feelings of the ministers and be detrimental to unity?

Zhao Zhen had no choice but to change the topic and said, "If we don't let the prince handle some political and military affairs, how can we cultivate his ability to handle political and military affairs?"

Zhang Fangping replied: "I don't know about military affairs, but for political affairs, we can let the Duke of Shou take charge of Kaifeng Prefecture. However... I think it's better not to do so."

Zhao Zhen asked: "Why?"

Zhang Fangping asked, "Can the emperor ensure that you and the queen will not have any children in the future?"

"Also, can the emperor ensure that the Duke of Shou will succeed to the throne in the future?"

"If not, how will Lord Shou deal with it then?"

"I learned how to handle government affairs, but in the end, I didn't get the position of an official. It was like giving others hope, but in the end I destroyed their hope."

Zhao Zhen also said: "Then the prince will do nothing?"

Zhang Fangping said, "You can start by lecturing on scriptures and reading history."

There are so many classics and history books combined.

Even if an ordinary person spends ten or twenty years, he may not be able to finish reading it.

By the time I finish reading, I will be old enough to become an official.

If it is not your turn yet, then study for another ten or twenty years and learn other things by the way, such as painting, writing, etc.

Zhao Zhen was dissatisfied and said, "How about I let Duke Shouguo be the crown prince?"

Zhang Fangping asked, "What does the Queen think?"

Zhao Zhen: "..."

This is the embarrassing situation of the Song Dynasty today.

If Zui Xinglai is the Queen's son, then there would be no problem in just giving him the title of acting magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture.

What a pity is that, Zu Xinglai was born out of wedlock.

But could Zhao Zhen give up such a smart bastard?

Of course not!
and so……

Zhao Zhen swore that he would never have anything to do with the queen, either now or in the future.

Moreover!
The queen was not pretty and did not meet his aesthetic standards, so how could he have children with her?

After thinking for a while, Zhao Zhen said, "I want Duke Shou to learn military tactics and military affairs, and in the future, I also want him to lead troops."

In Zhang Fangping's opinion, this would be a death sentence if he didn't do it.

He replied, "Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that the Duke of Shou will encounter any danger on the battlefield?"

Zhao Zhen then said: "He is a genius, can you stop him?"

Although this sentence seemed to be a response to Zhang Fangping, in fact, it sounded like a question to himself.

Yes!

Zhao Zhen didn't think that after Zui Xinglai learned the art of war, he would be able to stop the enemy from going to war.

If he said he could stop it, then that would be a bit of self-deception!
Of course! He promised that he would never let Zui Xinglai go out unless he had no other choice.

After chatting with Zhang Fangping.

Immediately afterwards...

Day two.

Zhao Zhen also discussed with his ministers the issue of the prince's education during the court meeting.

The speeches of the ministers were naturally varied.

But it was obvious that they all agreed that it would be best to follow the rule during the reign of Emperor Taizong, where "the establishment of a vassal state residence is only for the purpose of serving the emperor."

why!
Because of this, the prince will not act like a demon or fight.

It would be best to arrange the princes in small courtyards one by one and let them study on weekdays.

In fact...

This is also absolutely in line with Zhao Zhen's interests.

Because referring to the various Xuanwu Gate stories in the Tang Dynasty and the old stories of loving fathers and filial sons, we all know that once the prince is given the right to participate in politics or even military power, there will inevitably be people who will curry favor with him.

Once a group is formed, the fight will begin.

Normally, an emperor should choose this method, and in this way, no one can threaten his imperial power.

The officials who spoke also felt that the government would certainly be willing to accept such a plan.

But actually...

This made Zhao Zhen not very satisfied.

after all……

In this way, his power was indeed very stable and he was not afraid of the crown prince or the princes rebelling against him.

But the problem is...

How many decades can a person have in his life?
Wouldn't this be a waste of Zui Xinglai's talent? ?

As a father, he naturally hopes to see Zui Xinglai be able to accomplish great things at a young age, just like Emperor Taizong Wen.

otherwise……

After giving birth to a genius, you lock him up in a fiefdom to lecture on scriptures and read history?
You are kidding me!
Zhao Zhen could only say that he could not agree!

do not care!
You can talk all you want, I won’t listen!

Some conservatives, for example, stopped pursuing the issue. After all, they were conservatives, and if their relationship with the government became too strained and they were demoted by the government, that would not be a good deal.

Although this can gain a certain reputation, why bother if you have to wander around for several years?
However, some young people particularly like to talk about this matter.

For example, people like Ouyang Xiu thought that if Duke Shou dared to learn military tactics today, he would dare to rebel tomorrow. The government was allowing Duke Shou to rebel in the future.

Zhao Zhen was so angry that he wanted to call the other party over and beat him up.

Fortunately, Ouyang Xiu did not learn from Fan Zhongyan.

If Ouyang Xiu had followed Fan Zhongyan's example and brought people to block the door, Zhao Zhen would probably have been furious.

at the same time……

People like Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others also heard about this.

If you want to ask about their attitude, Fan Zhongyan has always been about the matter, not the person, so Fan Zhongyan supports the establishment of "the vassal residence, only to serve the court", because this is stable! Of course! Old Fan still understands that it is difficult to train the prince in this way.

therefore……

How should I put it? We must find a famous teacher for him.

Like a great scholar.

Then, the prince can be released from time to time to care for the sufferings of the people of the Song Dynasty.

As for what you said about learning the art of war?

He now began to regret why he sent the person there in a fit of rage.

after all……

Uncle Yong is right!
If Duke Shou dares to learn military tactics today, he will dare to rebel tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)