Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 217 Next, I will take over the defense of the northwest
In fact, if you think about it carefully, it is impossible to rule the world together with Li Yuan.

Therefore, the craze for this discussion came and went quickly in Kaifeng City.

He was even ridiculed by some scholars and officials.

For example, Xia Song, who is about to die.

However, Zhao Xin felt that it was necessary for him to race against time to win the support of the people.

and so……

In the following period of time, Zhao Xin frequently went to the fields and farmlands.

Finally, let’s talk to the people about what a world ruled by the people should be like.

in fact……

It doesn't matter whether any specific measures are taken.

The important thing is...

Zhao Xin has to go and show off his face.

After all, it had always been Zhang Kang and the top scholar who had been managing the local people.

So let’s be honest, who knows what His Royal Highness the Prince of Yu looks like?
If the people of Xuchang and Nanyang don't know Zhao Xin, how can they become his helpers in the future?

But don’t tell me!

In recent years, Xuchang and Nanyang have developed quite well.

It’s not that every family has fifty acres of land and can live a good life.

After all, if this kind of land could make people rich, everyone in the world would have been billionaires long ago.

The main reason is that Zhao Xin has weaving factories in Xuchang and Nanyang.

In addition to satisfying their own food and drink needs, the people can also earn extra income by planting mulberry trees and raising silkworms.

It is no exaggeration to say that Xuchang and Nanyang are the textile centers of the world.

even……

Some people were able to let their women and children wear silk.

In fact, this is not difficult to understand.

This is just like everyone living by the sea can have free access to seafood.

If all seafood were transported inland to be sold, not everyone would be able to afford it.

Of course!
Even so.

In fact, it is only worn during festivals.

This kind of silk is not something that people who work should wear.

The fourth year of Huangyou.

This year, Zhao Xin was already fourteen years old.

As for his height, it is estimated to be around 1.6 meters.

Anyway...

It's only a little lower than Chen Yuanyuan.

I estimate that after this year, or even in just a few months, we should be able to catch up, or even surpass them completely.

can only say……

Zhao Xin had grown up without realizing it.

Although he is only fourteen years old, he may not be that old in the eyes of others.

But at least...

What he said now was much more convincing than before.

When the people saw him, at least they no longer really regarded him as a child.

At least now, people still call him "young master".

See this...

Zhao Xin also asked Zhao Xun: "At my age, can I learn combat skills on the battlefield and order a set of armor?"

Zhao Xun then asked, "Your Highness Prince Yu, do you really want to go to the battlefield?"

Zhao Xin then said, "If I don't go, how can Li Yuanjun go?"

Zhao Xun said: "But this battlefield is dangerous, what if something unexpected happens..."

Zhao Xin said, "You hold an axe, I hold a musket, and there are so many Li Yuan soldiers who will not retreat even if they die. What should I be afraid of? But to be on the safe side, I still have to give birth to the child first. Let's start from the second half of the year!"

Zhao Xin extended the time a little bit.

Zhao Xun wanted to say, Your Highness Prince Yu, you don't have to tell me this. After all, if you want to do it, just do it, don't make excuses.

of course!

Zhao Xun didn't say that.

March, April, May.

Because Zhao Xun defeated Nong Zhigao and captured him the previous year, Li Dezheng of Jiaozhi also began to send envoys to the Song Dynasty.

in fact……

Jiaozhi has been watching the trade between the Song Dynasty and Champa over the years.

However, seeing that it was just a trade and not direct military assistance to Champa, Jiaozhi did not want to break up relations with the Song Dynasty for the time being, so they pretended not to see it.

only……

Now that Nong Zhigao has been defeated, to whom should this piece of land originally belonging to Nong Zhigao belong?

Is it from the Song Dynasty or Jiaozhi?

This must be made clear.

then……

It's a good opportunity to take advantage of this diplomatic mission to have a good chat about this matter.

After Zhao Xin returned from Xuchang and Nanyang, Zhao Zhen summoned all the ministers to discuss the matter together.

What Fan Zhongyan meant was that Nong Zhigao was originally a minister of Jiaozhi, so there was no problem in giving the land to Jiaozhi.

Fu Bi thought that giving the land directly to the other party would be too much of a loss of dignity for the Song court.
Han Qi also felt that the land should not be returned.

But don’t return it!
The people of Jiaozhi will definitely have opinions about that.

By the time……

There will definitely be friction on the border.

And I heard that Li Dezheng of Jiaozhi was very powerful and was the second emperor of the Li Dynasty.

It is inevitable that he will be a Taizong in the future. Anyone who can be called Taizong must be very capable, except for the one in their Song Dynasty.

If the Song Dynasty and Jiaozhi fight again in the south.

This is naturally something Fan Zhongyan did not want to see.

mainly……

Whether the war is won or lost, it is always the people who suffer.

It is not a good thing to provoke a war between two countries just for a piece of useless land.

Zhao Zhen first asked Wen Yanbo: "What do you think, Mr. Wen?"

Wen Yanbo also said: "I think that Prime Minister Fan may have overestimated Jiaozhi. But fighting is indeed not a good thing. My opinion is that whether we fight or not, should we increase some troops in the south of the Song Dynasty to guard against Jiaozhi?"

After listening to Wen Yanbo's words, Zhao Zhen immediately asked Pang Ji, and Pang Ji's opinion was actually similar to Wen Yanbo's.

At last……

Zhao Zhen then asked Zhao Xin, "What do you think of Zui Xinglai?"

Zhao Xin thought that if he didn't give the land, it would destroy his overseas business.

If I give the land to him, I will be blamed again.

This is really a very difficult choice.

The key is……

I still have a year and a half before I go to fight against Western Xia.

What are you doing here, Jiaozhi?

But actually, when I first went to fight Nong Zhigao, I had thought that this day would come.

Zhao Xin said, "Let's follow what Wen Yanbo said and be on guard. But... the person who leads the army must be chosen with extreme caution. He must be reliable!"

Zhao Zhen said, "Then let's discuss and see who to send."

Fan Zhongyan and others all spoke a lot.

These were all names Zhao Xin had never heard of.

They are probably some mid-level generals.

Zhao Xin also said: "I think we should send Di Qing."

Fan Zhongyan and others: "..."

Zhao Xin: "Next, I will take over the defense of the northwest."

(End of this chapter)