The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 1901 I treat you as a brother
"There will be a battle between Tubo and us sooner or later. I don't worry about leaving it to the others. You two brothers should go there in person. Don't worry, there is veteran Wang Quanbin over there. He will help you. You will definitely make contributions to our great Song Dynasty, but Remember that this is a secret operation. How can 10 people reach the border of Tubo without anyone noticing? It depends on the ability of you two brothers. I don’t care about it, and I have already arranged your logistics. "

Zhao Kuangyin gave the two sons this task, on the one hand, to give them a chance to make meritorious deeds, and on the other hand, he meant to test them. After all, jade is not perfect, and although these two sons of his have become generals now, they have not yet made meritorious service. With great military exploits, relying on Zhao Kuangyin also established a prestige for them.

"After worshiping the imperial mausoleum with me tomorrow, you can start to act. At that time, I will say that you have other tasks, and I will be waiting for your good news in Bianliang."

Although it was a pretense to pay homage to the imperial mausoleum this time, the purpose was achieved and Chen Tuan was successfully lured out, and he knew who this person was, so he had completed the task.

But I still have to go to pay homage to the imperial mausoleum, after all my parents are buried there, so I should pay homage to my parents, this is what a son of man should do.

The next day, Zhao Kuangyin went to the imperial mausoleum early in the morning. The ceremony was quite grand. After all, it was the emperor offering sacrifices to the ancestors. If the scene was not big, the royal dignity would be lost.

After Zhao Kuangyin paid homage to the imperial mausoleum, he did not leave directly, but went back to live at the foot of the mountain again, letting everyone know that Zhao Kuangyin was here, and attracted everyone's attention.

And just when everyone was looking at this place, Zhao Delin and Zhao Dezhao set off. I don't know what method they used. Anyway, they finally sent [-] forbidden troops to the border of Tubo without anyone noticing.

And Zhao Kuangyin said in the imperial decree that the two of them were asked to go to the north. Everyone thought that the two princes went to the north to make meritorious deeds, but unexpectedly they went to the southwest.

"Your Majesty, what are we going back to Bianliang? After all, being here is not good for your safety. We'd better go as soon as possible."

"Zhang Qiong, you and I have been brothers for so many years, don't you know me well? I decided to live here for a few days, and finally went out of the palace once. Is it not easy for me to go back?"

Zhao Kuangyin is also a self-willed master. Since he became the emperor, his private time has been much less. The last time he left the palace was a few years ago, and he can't remember clearly.

As for Zhang Qiong, it is Zhao Kuangyin's brother who is deployed in the inner circle. After so many years, his position has not changed. It is really enviable. Zhang Qiong is responsible for the safety of the imperial palace. Have you worked that long?
"Zhang Qiong, you haven't had a good rest for so long, you just follow me these few days, let's relax with me, there is nothing wrong anyway."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Over the years, I have never been at ease in Ouchi. This time, I got rich with Your Majesty."

Zhang Qiong's ability and the generals of the same period must not be so outstanding, but fortunately he is loyal, Zhao Kuangyin trusts him very much, and has always trusted him.

"Zhang Qiong, you are almost fifty. Our brothers have fought for half their lives, and many people have begun to enjoy the blessings and live the days of rich people. Don't you think so?"

Zhao Kuangyin also felt guilty, Zhang Qiong was the one with the smallest official position among so many brothers, not to mention that the rest of them were basically unemployed at home, living the life of a rich man.

"Your Majesty gave me this order, and I am willing to be loyal to His Majesty for the rest of my life." Zhang Qiong said hastily.

Back then, it was Zhao Kuangyin who saved his life on the battlefield. Since then, he has been following Zhao Kuangyin without complaint or regret. It has been more than 20 years at once. How many 20 years can life have!

"I can't bear it too. Let's do this. After so many years, it's time for you to rest. After returning to Beijing, I will make you a Marquis of the Protectorate, add a Prosecutor, and reward you with a mansion in Linbian. The eldest son, General Yin Dingyuan , the second son entered the Forbidden Army Academy to be a guerrilla general."

Zhao Kuangyin's reward was not too generous. Zhang Qiong Huguohou, this is the name specially given by the emperor.

Zhang Qiong's eldest son, General Dingyuan, is a fifth-rank Wusan official, and his second son, Guerrilla General, is a fifth-rank general.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. Long live my emperor, long live long live."

Gao Qiong was very excited. Didn't the big man build up his career just to enshrine his wife and son, his wife is already an imperial wife, and now his two sons also have official positions, and they will surely be promoted step by step in the future.

"Pingshen, this is what you deserve, but I haven't given it to you for so many years, do you know why?"

Zhang Qiong has been with Zhao Kuangyin for many years, and it stands to reason that he should have been a high-ranking official and rich salary, why is it more than ten years late!
"I don't know, please make it clear to Your Majesty." Gao Qiong really had such a question in his heart.

"Zhang Qiong, now I can tell you that you are restless by nature, and that people make troubles. Why did I keep you in Da Nei for so many years, just to grind your temper, or one day you will provoke Da Nei?" trouble."

Zhao Kuangyin knew Zhang Qiong's temperament well. After the establishment of the Song Dynasty, Zhang Qiong became a little slack and often committed crimes. Zhao Kuangyin had a headache.

Worried that if this continues, sooner or later there will be a catastrophe, when the time comes, should I kill or not?

Zhao Kuangyin directly gave him a job, and everyone in the house would deploy it. It took patience and carefulness to be in charge of the house. It seemed that this job was specially prepared for Gao Qiong. Unexpectedly, it would be almost 20 years.

"Besides, you committed a serious crime and cooperated with King Jin's actions, which made many people in the court dissatisfied. Even if I want to promote you, it has been delayed for so many years."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration. Thank you, Your Majesty." When Gao Qiong heard that it was all for himself, what Zhao Kuangyin said was true. When he was young, he was indeed reckless, but now that he thinks about it, he is still young and energetic.

"Pingshen, there are no outsiders here, so don't do this. I said that we are brothers with you. I won't help you. These are what I should do."

What a brother is is to think about each other. Although Zhao Kuangyin is an emperor, he is different from other emperors. He is too humane, so he has to arrange this small matter personally.

If it were placed on Liu Bang, Zhang Qiong would have died in Huangquan long ago. Not many founding heroes could die well, but it was different in the Song Dynasty.

From Zhao Kuangyin's small move, it can be seen that the gap between the emperor and the emperor is so big.

"It's a good thing you're not like Shi Shouxin, or else I'll never forgive you in my life."

Zhang Qiong was horrified, Shi Shouxin betrayed Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Kuangyin gave him a chance, but he didn't grasp it, and was killed in the end.

(End of this chapter)