Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 222: A true man born in troubled times should carry a three-foot sword and accomplish unparalleled feats
The fifth year of Huangyou, the end of March.

This spring has just come to an end, and coincidentally, at this moment, Zhao Xin’s first son was born.

As the sound of wow rang out in the house.

After a while, the midwife came out to report to everyone, "It's born, a boy!"

When Zhao Xin heard this, he asked, "What the hell?"
Even the servants in the mansion understood better than Zhao Xin, and explained to Zhao Xin: "Your Highness, Nong Zhang means the emperor's grandson!"

Zhao Xin suddenly realized.

That's it!
Then Chen Yuanyuan should be relieved.

His father and Madam Miao should be relieved too.

Zhao Xin didn't waste any words and said directly: "Everyone has a reward! What about me, Yuanyuan?"

The midwife also said: "Mother and child are safe, everything is fine!"

Now Zhao Xin felt relieved.

Then he said, "Tell Yuanyuan that I like her the most!"

The servants in the mansion were helpless.

But actually, being born doesn't mean anything.

After all, there are many people in this world who die within two days.

therefore……

Even so, Zhao Xin still felt a little nervous.

It dragged on until the evening of the next day, and I felt like there was really nothing to worry about.

My son can be breastfed normally now.

It tastes delicious.

Zhao Xin then sent someone back to the palace to report.

Although Zhao Zhen was no longer at the age of being excited, he was still very happy when he heard that it was an imperial grandson.

He immediately couldn't wait to give his grandson an official position, otherwise it would not show how much he valued the birth of his grandson.

But what kind of official position should I give him?

When Zhao Xin was one year old, he appointed Zhao Xin as the acting Grand Marshal.

Then this official can't be higher than Zhao Xin, right?
But if it’s not high, I’d feel a little unhappy.

In the end, it was the empress who held him back, saying that the baby had just been born and there was no need to be so anxious.

When Madam Miao heard the news, she wanted to leave the palace immediately to take a look.

only……

Due to the restrictions of etiquette and rules, he could only sit quietly in the palace.

A few more days passed...

Then the emperor began to grant amnesty to the whole country, and sent people to worship Gao Mei, the god of fertility in ancient times.

No!

By doing this, wouldn't his father be telling the whole world that he had a child at such a young age?

But whatsoever!

He is thick-skinned anyway.

And it’s actually nothing.

because……

Next, in two months, his father will have four grandchildren to welcome.

Another two months passed.

really!

There were now three more men and one more woman in Prince Yu's mansion.

With one breath, he instantly cleared up the embarrassing situation of his father's lack of offspring.

The people of Tokyo are also the most gossipy.

As soon as they heard that such a thing could happen, they immediately started talking about it.

"Isn't the fertility of Prince Yu too strong?"

"No! How come I've never heard of him having four concubines?"

"Isn't this normal? Do I have to tell you if someone has a concubine?"

"That's not the case. There should be some signs of trouble, right? Speaking of which... His Royal Highness Prince Yu will definitely inherit the position of the emperor in the future. You say, instead of taking the imperial examination, why don't you go directly to the Academy of Scholars, Farmers, Merchants and Workers."

Then the person on the other side asked, "But what abilities do you and I have to be favored by His Royal Highness Prince Yu?"

Wang Shao had no choice but to say, "I've thought about it and the fastest way out is to join the army."

His friend immediately said, "Damn! Aren't you afraid of death?" Wang Shao: "A real man born in troubled times should carry a three-foot sword and accomplish unparalleled feats."

The friend replied: "But now is not a chaotic time."

Wang Shao said, "How can there not be chaos? There are floods and droughts everywhere. It's not that I think I won't pass the exam, but... I feel that even if I pass, it will be useless. You have to see who will be in power in the future, right?"

The friend thought about it, and then said: "What you said is not without reason, but... I am not very interested in this kind of fighting and killing."

Wang Shao had no choice but to drink a glass of wine. Actually, he was not very good at fighting, but fighting was something that could be learned.

With their smart brains, is there anything they can't learn?
He didn't know if His Royal Highness Prince of Yu would accept him if he went to the Academy of Scholars, Farmers, Merchants and Industrialists and said that he was not afraid of death.

That day...

Wang Shao does what he says!

He immediately went to buy a few books on military strategy and started to study hard to catch up on his studies.

As for Zhao Xin...

natural!

His wife, concubines and others have all given birth, and both mother and child are safe.

Then there would be no reason for him to stay in Tokyo anymore.

But before he leaves, things need to be fixed.

For example...

Let Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi be the governors of the military prefectures in Hebei.

Immediately afterwards...

Ouyang Xiu and several others were also promoted to the position of assistant prime minister.

Because once Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi went to Hebei, only Fu Bi, Pang Ji and Wen Yanbo would be left in the court. To be honest, Zhao Xin was still a little uneasy about these three people.

Therefore, we need to use our own people like Ouyang Xiu to balance the other side.

At the same time, he also instructed his father that if there was any major event, it would be best to take charge of Ouyang Xiu.

If it really doesn't work and you still can't make a decision, then send someone to Jingzhou to find him.

The round trip would only take ten days or half a month at most if we used a fast horse.

However, this is better than making blind decisions.

After hearing what Zhao Xin said, Zhao Zhen also replied: "Daddy knows, but your son and daughter have just been born. Isn't it too soon to go out?"

Zhao Xin said, "There's nothing I can do. Time is running out! Besides, wouldn't it be better if I could finish the fight earlier and go home earlier?"

Zhao Zhen could only sigh.

He looked at his son seriously.

grown up!
He, as a father, seems a bit dispensable.

In the end, all he could say was, "If you really can't beat me, just run away."

Zhao Xin rolled his eyes at him, then complained: "Do you think I'm Emperor Taizong? But it's true that war is dangerous. Anyway... I'll see what the situation is. After all, I'm not a three-year-old child!"

Zhao Zhen couldn't do anything to Zhao Xin.

You said don't let him go!
Then the other party will definitely not agree.

You said let him go!

Even though I already have children, four in total, I still feel worried when I think about it.

Zhao Zhen finally asked, "Do you want to talk to Madam Miao?"

Zhao Xin said, "It's better not to say it, so as not to make her worry."

Zhao Zhen: "What if she asks?"

Zhao Xin: "Just say I went to Xuchang and Nanyang for inspection."

Zhao Zhen saw that Zhao Xin had made up his mind.

"Fine!"

"Then go!"

"Daddy wishes you good luck in expanding your territory."

Zhao Xin also said: "Don't worry, I won't die. If I die, who will inherit your position, Daddy?"

Zhao Zhen: "..."

This is Zui Xinglai, who has been coveting his position since he was a child.

He can be said to be the number one traitor in the Song Dynasty!

I deeply felt Li Yuan’s helplessness.

(End of this chapter)