Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 81 Zhao Zhen's Plan

Zhao Zhen felt that Zhao Xin had strayed off topic.

He also changed the subject abruptly and said, "The most important thing now is not how to hold him accountable, but... Li Yuanhao has already attacked us, how should we respond next?"

Zhang Fangping could only say that he felt it was very strange.

Why does the emperor seem to care so much about Duke Shou’s thoughts?

This is unreasonable!

Zhao Xin then replied, "How to deal with it is up to Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi. The troops have already been handed over to them, so we can only choose to trust them."

Zhao Zhen asked, "Is it that simple?"

Zhao Xin: "I am still young. If I grow up, I will definitely go to the front line in person. Don't worry, although Fan Zhongyan is not good at destroying other countries, he will have no problem protecting his own country."

"Li Yuanhao was generally very successful in tactics, and he won every battle he fought."

"However, he only knows how to cause destruction. After so many attempts, he has not been able to capture even an inch of our Song Dynasty's land. This is enough to prove that Li Yuanhao is only good at war tactics. In fact, he does not know how to occupy and manage a piece of land."

"Such an enemy is actually nothing to worry about, and..."

"Dad, you still have me! When Li Yuanhao really comes to Tokyo City, then even if I don't fight, you will have to fight too."

"You know... I'm not like Ren Fu, Ge Huaimin, Han Qi, or Fan Zhongyan."

Zhao Zhen: "..."

Yan Shu: "..."

Zhang Fangping: “…”

Zhao Zhen just wanted to say, look at how capable you are!

Yan Shu inexplicably had some trust in Zhao Xin.

after all……

My own disciple.

Even though I knew he was bragging, I still felt that he might be able to succeed.

Zhang Fangping, on the other hand, found it hard to believe.

and……

That's how it was before.

What's going on, Lord Shou?
Seeing that Zhang Fangping didn't seem to believe him, Zhao Xin turned around and looked at Zhang Fangping, saying, "I'm a genius! And I've read The Art of War by Sun Tzu. I'm good at fighting."

Zhang Fangping: “Uh…”

Zhao Zhen then asked Zhao Xin: "Can Fan Zhongyan really hold on?"

Zhao Xin: "Don't worry, he will definitely be able to hold on!"

If he couldn't keep it, he wouldn't be able to write Yueyang Tower Inscription.

Although Zhao Xin's knowledge of history is very poor, he is not unaware of this.

If Li Yuanhao really wanted to threaten the city of Tokyo, he should kill Fan Zhongyan first.

But Fan Zhongyan adopted the fortress tactics. Although Li Yuanhao's cavalry was strong, it was just like when Emperor Taizong Wen went to fight Goguryeo and was also defeated.

This fortress tactic is not so easy to break.

and……

Zhao Xin vaguely remembered that an official in the Qing Dynasty seemed to have used this tactic, which was also quite famous.

what do you say that is?

I can only say I forgot!
But it doesn’t matter. It’s enough to know that this happened.

Seeing that Zhao Xin said yes, Zhao Zhen didn't say anything more.

in fact……

Zhao Zhen also thought Fan Zhongyan was capable.

It’s just that what he felt was what he felt, and what the genius felt was different.

After the discussion, Zhao Zhen saw that Zhang Fangping was still looking at Zhao Xin.

Taking advantage of the fact that there were few people around, Zhao Zhen simply asked, "Zhang Fangping."

Zhang Fangping came back to his senses: "Official."

Zhao Zhen then said, "I plan to promote the Duke of Shou to the position of Prime Minister in the future, so that he can participate in government affairs. What do you think?"

Zhang Fangping: “…” Zhang Fangping was shocked.

A look of disbelief.

Zhao Zhen thought that the other party's stunned expression was good, but that was because the other party didn't know enough about Zui Xinglai.

Therefore, he also explained: "Zui Xinglai can be said to be a genius, a prodigy. I had many hesitant things before, and I asked him about them, and he answered them very well."

Zhang Fangping also said: "But Duke Shou seems to be only four years old."

Zhao Zhen said calmly, "Four years old is a little young, but it doesn't affect his participation in politics. Cao Cao's son Cao Chong knew how to weigh an elephant when he was six years old. Li Yuan's wife Dou was also five or six years old when she knew how to persuade her uncle Yuwen Yong to suppress her emotions and comfort the Turkic princess when the world was still unsettled. It seems that he is a genius and prodigy like Cao Chong and Dou."

The officials all said so.

What could Zhang Fangping say?
Since Zhang Fangping did not form cliques with others and just did his own work steadily from beginning to end, it can be said that there was no major conflict of interest between him and Zhao Xin.

Of course!
As a censor, he still had to say something, "Your Majesty, is it really a good thing to let Duke Shou control the military power and participate in political affairs? I'm not saying that this is not good. If Duke Shou is really talented, why not use him? But... what should we do in the future? Your Majesty must be prepared."

When saying this, he didn't even avoid Zhao Xin.

Zhao Xin also replied: "You are trying to alienate the relationship between me and my father. This is really treasonous."

Zhao Xin wanted to say more.

But his father stopped him and said, "Don't worry, Zhang Qing. I'm prepared."

Seeing this, Zhang Fangping was speechless.

Look!

By the time……

When Duke Shouguo grows up, the emperor will definitely regret today's decision.

Zhao Xin also stared at Zhang Fangping intently.

He had never heard of the name Zhang Fangping, so he didn't know whether this person was a good or bad person.

Lu Yijian and Zhao Xin could feel it.

He is the kind of person who appears to be amiable on the surface, but may actually be very sinister.

As for my teacher...

He is even in the Chinese textbook. No matter how bad he is, how bad can he be?

I feel that the worst people who can be included in the Chinese textbooks have some problems with their lifestyle. For example, they wrote the poem "Song of Pity the Peasants" but actually live a very extravagant life, and they like to visit prostitutes. It would be difficult for them to do other bad things.

As for the name Zhang Fangping, he had never heard of it.

When Zhang Fangping saw Zhao Xin staring at him, he couldn't help but glance sideways and then frowned.

Zhao Xin then extended his hand.

Zhang Fangping was puzzled.

Zhao Xin said: "Handshake!"

After teaching him how to shake hands, Zhao Xin said, "Although we have different political views, this does not prevent us from being friends in the future. I hope you will always keep your original intention and provide good advice to your father. I don't have much money and I am very tight on money, so I won't give you a reward. And... no matter whether it is emotional or reasonable, I can't give you a reward. That's it!"

Zhang Fangping: “…”

Then Zhao Xin’s teacher Yan Shu also laughed out loud.

Zhao Zhen felt that...

Why does this scene look so familiar?

Isn't this what Wei Zheng said when he advised Li Shimin that Princess Changle's dowry should not be more than that of the eldest princess, and what Empress Zhangsun said?
Then the three of them all started laughing unconsciously.

The first two laughed, while Zhang Fangping smiled bitterly.

Zhao Xin thought there was nothing funny about this. He could already feel what kind of person Zhang Fangping was through the handshake just now.

It shouldn't be too bad.

of course!

Next, I have to find his teacher, or someone else, to get to know him more deeply.

Even if it is his teacher's words, he cannot believe them easily and has to judge for himself.

after all……

He is long past the age where whatever others say is what he believes.

(End of this chapter)