Northern Song Dynasty: It’s a showdown, who said I, Zhao Zhen, don’t have a son?

Chapter 22 Zhao Zhen Visits
At noon the next day, Fan Zhongyan was at home.

The old man was teaching students. The middle-aged man suddenly appeared at the door, which surprised the old man.

"That's it for today. I'll have a rest in the afternoon and go back to review today's knowledge."

After hearing this, all the students were immediately excited. Not having to study meant they could have a good time today!

The students left quickly without noticing Zhao Zhen's presence.

"Officials."

Fan Zhongyan bowed his hands in greeting.

For some reason, I feel that the official family is a little different today, and they seem to be very happy.

Zhao Zhen was quite confused: "Qing family, what are you doing?"

Didn't Fan Zhongyan want to stay here to teach Zhao He? Why is he now opening a private school to teach students?

Fan Zhongyan said helplessly: "The prince's temperament is too tricky and he is unwilling to study, so the ministers have to find other ways to teach some princes occasionally, but most of the time they teach these students so that the prince will not notice anything unusual. "

Zhao Zhen nodded. He had also seen Zhao He's temper. He was relieved to leave this matter to Fan Zhongyan.

A smile appeared on his face, and he immediately said to Fan Zhongyan: "Do you know about the Liao people coming to Beijing?"

Hearing this, Fan Zhongyan was stunned. After leaving officialdom, he was no longer sensitive to this news. After all, he was staring at the prince every day. He had to try his best to guide Zhao He in a better direction with words, and he did not have the energy to search for these things in the court. news.

Fan Zhongyan said in a deep voice: "Liao people who come to Beijing must have evil intentions. Can the officials elaborate?"

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Those Liao people wanted the Song Dynasty to increase the amount of annual coins on the pretext of sending troops."

When Fan Zhongyan heard this, he immediately said: "Officials, this is not allowed! Raising tigers will eventually lead to harm. The annual coins themselves are a large expense for the Song Dynasty. How can the Song Dynasty today afford to add more annual coins!"

Seeing this, Zhao Zhen felt better and laughed.

Fan Zhongyan was a little puzzled. Why could officials laugh at such a serious matter?
"No extra coins are added, don't worry!"

Fan Zhongyan was stunned for a moment when he heard this.

Zhao Zhen continued: "Today in the court, Jia Changchao argued against the opinions of all the officials and told the Liao envoy that if the annual coins were increased, the cooperation between the Song Dynasty and the Liao people would be cancelled. The Song Dynasty was willing to donate the annual coins as a gift. Xixia, allied with Xixia.”

Fan Zhongyan was shocked, then suddenly understood: "What did the Liao people say?"

Zhao Zhen smiled even more happily: "When the Liao people heard this, they were frightened and quickly said that there was no need to increase the annual coins. Do you know the expressions of the officials at that time? I almost didn't laugh out loud at that time!"

The stone in Fan Zhongyan's heart immediately fell to the ground, and he laughed loudly and said: "It seems that the Liao Kingdom is also afraid that the Song Dynasty will go to war with him!"

At this time, the old man felt happy after hearing the news.

The Liao people's tiger and wolf divisions have been suppressing the Song Dynasty for many years. If it had been someone else today, I'm afraid this year's coin would have been handed over.

Unexpectedly, relying on Jia Changchao, the Song Dynasty could feel proud and proud, and it also allowed the Song Dynasty to see clearly that the gap in strength between the two countries was actually not too huge, otherwise the Liao people would have declared war on the spot.

comfortable!
Fan Zhongyan immediately said: "In the official family, Wei Chen and Jia Ziming have known each other for many years. He has the means to become an official. Now that the official family has the help of this person, it will be even more powerful."

Zhao Zhen nodded: "Nowadays, the Liao people do not dare to increase their annual currency, and they have taken the initiative to open up foreign trade for some commodities. This can be considered a good thing."

"What a blessing for the Song Dynasty!"

This matter is still spreading in the court. Soon, scholar-bureaucrats, dignitaries, wealthy households and even common people will learn about this news, and then it will also spread in various areas from Bianjing to the Song Dynasty.

This is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for everyone in the Song Dynasty today. It tells the people of the Song Dynasty that the Liao people are not terrible!
Because of what the Song Dynasty has done in recent years, the people of the Song Dynasty are afraid of the Liao people. Once this matter spreads, it will be a great thing!
So Zhao Zhen is in a very good mood now.

"Where's He'er?"

Fan Zhongyan was also excited. When he heard Zhao Zhen calling Zhao He like this, his mood was even more indescribable.

"The prince should have been resting after the morning market. He should be awake now." Zhao Zhen nodded with satisfaction. It was rare for Fan Zhongyan to pay so much attention to Zhao He and even know his schedule clearly.

In fact, it's not that Fan Zhongyan knows Zhao He well. The main thing is this. What broadcast gymnastics should Zhao He do?
Fan Zhongyan never really understood this stuff. If he wanted to practice martial arts, he should find a martial arts instructor, but he had to do that weird thing.
He couldn't understand what Zhao He was doing.

"By the way, the official, there are some things I want to talk to the official."

Fan Zhongyan immediately stated to Zhao Zhen Zhao He's recent actions. Zhao Zhen couldn't help but be surprised after hearing all this.

"In such a short period of time, you said He'er gathered all the vendors on Chonghe Street together?"

"And make the night market so prosperous?"

"He came up with all those snacks and stir-fry dishes?"

Hearing this, Zhao He couldn't help but look surprised. Although this boy had never read a book, he actually had such almost innate leadership ability.

With this kind of ability, if he were the prince, there must be a large group of people in the court standing in line at this time, right?
But it might not be a good thing to put it on such a small vendor.

Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "Did anything happen to He'er during this period?"

Fan Zhongyan shook his head: "He dealt with the local officers and soldiers. Although he was targeted by Fan Lou, he could always come up with countermeasures. However, Wei Chen felt that if the prince continued like this, he would definitely be targeted by some people."

Zhao Zhen also nodded hesitantly: "The Qing family would like to remind He'er about this, not to overdo it. I will send someone to say hello to Kaifeng Mansion."

Fan Zhongyan rejected Zhao Zhen's proposal: "Guan family, this is inappropriate. How can the official family take care of a small merchant? Besides, this person's surname is the same as the official family."

"Nowadays, there are countless clan cliques in both the government and the public, and spies are placed in various places. If the officials do this, it will definitely attract the attention of some people."

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Zhen felt that what Fan Zhongyan said made sense.

"Then what if something happens?"

Fan Zhongyan said slowly: "He is a disciple of Wei Chen. Even though Wei Chen has lost his official status, he still has some reputation. Dou Rushang, the prefect of Kaifeng, knows Wei Chen and can guarantee that nothing will happen to the prince."

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen nodded: "The Qing family will take good care of He'er. I will never forget your contribution."

Fan Zhongyan cupped his hands and said, "Wei Chen should do these things."

At this time, there was some movement from the yard next door. It seemed that someone was getting up and stretching.

These normal people would definitely not be able to hear it, but when he stretched, he would let out a strange scream.

The two looked at each other, and Zhao Zhen laughed.

"This is."

Fan Zhongyan said seriously with a straight face: "The prince once said that this is the reason for waking up."

Fan Zhongyan, who was startled by the strange noise that day, ran to the door to question him. Zhao He said solemnly that it was because he was angry when he got up, and then asked him if he was angry?

At that time, Fan Zhongyan's face turned purple. He thought you were killing a pig!

Then, there was another sound.

"Uncle Guo, let's start."

"it is good!"

Someone cleared their throat.

"The third set of radio gymnastics for primary and secondary school students begins now!"

(End of this chapter)