Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 72 Let my father confer the title of General Tiance on me

Zhao Zhen gave orders to Yan Shu. Yan Shu naturally had to find Zhao Xin next and ask Zhao Xin what he needed.

After learning about the composition of the Xiang soldiers, Yan Shu also said to Zhao Xin: "Duke Shou, do you know that sometimes it is not good for young people to show off too much?"

As the other party's teacher, Yan Shu felt that it was necessary for him to persuade the other party.

after all……

Yan Shu also didn't want to see a day in the future when his disciples were beheaded by the government, or when his disciples chopped off the government's head.

The affairs of the royal family have been difficult to handle since ancient times. The greater the power of Duke Shouguo, the more dangerous it may be in the future.

Zhao Xin also understood what his teacher meant immediately, and then replied: "It's not that I want to show off my strength, but... I don't have any soldiers in my hand, I'm a little scared."

"I only say this because you are my teacher."

Yan Shu also sat down and asked, "What is the Duke of Shou afraid of?"

Zhao Xin said, "I am afraid that Xixia and Liao will destroy the Song Dynasty if they are not careful. I am afraid that none of the civil and military officials in the court will be useful."

"The war with Xixia was so ugly, how can I trust the scholars and generals in the court?"

Zhao Xin was seen leaning back in his chair, speaking calmly and steadily. His temperament did not look like that of a four-year-old at all.

Rather, he looks more like a veteran who has been in charge of the court for many years.

can only say……

too horrible!
If he grows up, he will look like the King of Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, and Emperor Taizong of Tang.

Yan Shu then said, "Then Lord Shou, you should know the consequences of doing this in the future?"

Zhao Xin said, "I have already read the Tang Dynasty books thoroughly, so I know it naturally."

Yan Shu had no choice but to say, "Since Lord Shou knows it all, I won't say anything more."

Say it.

After a pause, Yan Shu asked Zhao Xin, "What kind of people does the Duke of Shou want to select to serve as his subordinates?"

Zhao Xin said, "Pick one or two of each. For example, those who can make weapons, build roads and bridges, and perform land and water transportation, as well as other miscellaneous tasks. In short, it would be best if all soldiers have a certain special skill."

Although Yan Shu was puzzled, he did not ask too many questions.

Then he asked, "Are there any age requirements?"

Yan Shu was just asking as usual.

Zhao Xin also said: "Those in their twenties or thirties are best, but if there are older people with outstanding special skills, that's fine too."

Yan Shu understood!
Duke Shouguo, you want to make all the military equipment yourself.

After listening to Zhao Xin's request, Yan Shu went back to report to the emperor.

If there is no problem on the government's side, then he will go and select someone.

Zhao Zhen also knew that this was the job of the garrison soldiers, so he didn't find it surprising.

Zhao Zhen was just curious. Didn't Zui Xinglai despise him at all and give him these old, weak and disabled soldiers?

Then he asked Yan Shu: "Did Lord Shou say anything else?"

Yan Shu was puzzled: "What else?"

Zhao Zhen then asked, "Duke Shouguo just said this?"

Yan Shu: "That's all I said."

Zhao Zhen: "Then you can choose people according to his wishes."

……

This took about three to five days.

During these three to five days, Yan Shu was busy and finally selected five hundred people.

It can be said that... any one of them is a real talent.

It’s just that, although there are talented people in all walks of life, they are not very good at fighting.

After all, they are soldiers, so the task of fighting does not fall on them.

sixth day.

Outside the north gate of the palace.

Zhao Xin and his seventeen men took in these five hundred people.

Seeing all kinds of people here, some of them even seemed to be at least fifty years old. Naturally, even Zhao Xun didn't know what was going on?
He said to Zhao Xin: "Duke Shou, is this the five hundred elite soldiers you mentioned?"

Zhao Xin also looked at the five hundred people lined up and said to Zhao Xun, "Why? Don't you think it's good enough?"

Can Zhao Xun say that he is a man who has seen the world?
At first glance, these five hundred people cannot be elite soldiers.

Fortunately, a few days ago, Zhao Xin announced a good news to them, saying that they finally had their own soldiers. Everyone was overjoyed to hear that.

however……

When they heard that there would be 500 soldiers, they knew that the result would be like this.

The forty-something general who was weak-legged and one of the seventeen generals who had been taught and educated by Zhao Xin said, "Duke Shou, our soldiers were not meant to fight. These people... I think they can't even fight the enemy. Once they put on their armor and don't use it for a while, they'll be exhausted to death."

Zhao Xin said, "He looks a little thinner overall, but look, there is a strong one here! What's your name?"

The other party replied: "Villain Li Ling!"

Zhao Xin asked again: "What did you do before?"

Li Ling replied: "I used to work as a foreman."

Zhao Xin turned around and asked everyone, "What are foremans? What do they do?"

Zhao Xun said speechlessly, "They are the boatmen who work with the boatmen to transport grain and other things."

Zhao Xin heard that the business of our Song Dynasty army is so wide, no wonder Dongjing City is so prosperous, so he said: "I see! Then tell me, why do you want to join us... Speaking of which, we should choose a resounding name! What do you think we should call our army?"

Zhao Xun thought, is this the point!?
The point is, these people are totally useless.

of course……

To be honest, these craftsmen have some skills.

The arm is very thick, and you can tell at first glance that it is not from an ordinary person.

You know, being a soldier is very hard and the monthly salary is low. Perhaps it is for this reason that when the other party learns that there is an opportunity to work for the court, they immediately sign up.

Zhao Xin felt that... their military name should be Tiance Army.

But isn't this a bit too obvious?
Finally, it was Zhao Xun who said, "Duke Shouguo, you are the governor of Zhongzheng Army, so the military title should be Zhongzheng."

Zhao Xin also said: "Really? How come I don't know?"

Zhao Xun: “…”

You were still young at that time and no one told you.

Moreover, in daily life, people just want to be convenient, so naturally they won’t shout out such a long name.

Zhao Xin can only say that he feels okay with the word "loyalty and integrity".

Although he actually wanted to call it the Tian Ce Army, it doesn't matter. This loyalty and righteousness, just like the Zhenguan period, both show "righteousness" to others, which feels good too.

But then someone asked, "What about the Zhongzheng Army in Shouzhou?"

This was something Zhao Xun had not considered.

Zhao Xin said, "Then let my father give me the title of General Tiance. It's not good to steal someone else's name."

(End of this chapter)