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

Chapter 4: Is it possible that officials really cherish their talents?
Looking at the young man's figure not far away, Zhao Zhen had mixed feelings at this moment.

The jade pendant on the young man's body, and what Guo Huai said at this moment, have proven to a large extent that the young man in front of him is the prince that Queen Mother Liu asked Guo Huai to take away!

Looking at Guo Huai, who has turned gray before he was fifty, he thought that he must have put a lot of effort into taking care of this child over the years.

Zhao Zhen was touched again. For a moment, he didn't know what to say to express his inner feelings, so he could only reach out and pat Guo Huai on the shoulder.

"These years, I have suffered for you."

Guo Huai's eyes were red: "It is a great blessing for the official family to remember the old slave. The old slave only regrets that he has not been able to let the prince live a good life in these years, and he still has to show his face and run this foot shop."

"Please forgive me!"

After Guo Huai finished speaking, he bowed his head and bowed, but was stopped by Zhao Zhen: "It doesn't have to be like this. You have been kind to me and the Song Dynasty by taking care of this child well these years. You don't have to act like a master and servant when you see me in the future." present."

Guo Huai shook his head: "This old slave received great kindness from the Queen Mother and the officials in his early years, which will be unforgettable forever. How can he ignore the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers?"

Zhao Zhen still insisted on helping Guo Huai up, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion at Queen Mother Liu's wisdom back then.

Then there was a trace of hatred in his eyes. Someone was secretly plotting to kill his children. He was really lawless. He wanted to usurp power and seize the throne?
After returning to the palace, he will definitely investigate the matter, definitely find the real culprit behind the matter, and make him pay the price he deserves!
Zhao Zhen gathered his thoughts and then said seriously to Guo Huai: "Now the only people who know the identity of the prince are you and me. His identity is an absolute secret and must not be leaked. Once it is known to someone who is interested,"

Zhao Zhen didn't finish what he said, but Guo Huai already knew that someone in the court was plotting against the prince and princess. If Zhao He's identity was discovered, it would probably lead to death!
Guo Huai nodded with a firm look: "Don't worry, officials, even if I die, the prince's identity will not be revealed!"

When Zhao Zhen heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help but lament: "It's unbelievable that as the emperor of the Song Dynasty, my own son can't even know his identity. What I, the emperor, did is really ridiculous."

Guo Huai took a deep breath and begged: "Guan family, this old slave wants to ask Guan family. In the future, unless everything is finalized, please don't make the identity of the prince public to the public. I'm worried about this."

After taking care of Zhao He for so many years, Guo Huai also developed deep feelings for Zhao He. He did not want Zhao He to become a victim because of the struggle for imperial power. Over the years, he only relied on this idea to persist.

Hearing Guo Huai's words in front of him, Zhao Zhen also nodded: "Don't worry, I will consider this matter myself, and I will still ask you to take care of him in the future."

"Old slave takes orders!"

Zhao Zhen was in a daze, as if he had gone back to 15 years ago, when the prince was born, and he didn't even have time to name him.

"What's his name now?"

Guo Huai said: "The Queen Mother left a handkerchief when she was a baby, with the two characters Zhao and He written on it. The old slave dared to use it as the name of the prince."

Zhao Zhen was silent for a moment, with a smile on his lips: "Zhao He? That's a good name."

Zhao Zhen, who returned to his seat, looked at Zhao He on the side from time to time, with a gentle smile on his lips, which surprised Fan Zhongyan on the side.

"Officials, is it possible that they really value their talents?"

Zhao Zhen smiled: "You always love talented people. If you train this kid, he will definitely become a figure in the future!"

Fan Zhongyan was a little surprised. The officials actually gave such a high evaluation to that young man?
Zhao He was sitting not far from Zhao Zhen. At this moment, Zhao Zhen was looking at Zhao He and was a little confused when the other party noticed him.

"Is something on my face?"

Zhao He's first reaction was to touch his face, and Zhao Zhen couldn't help laughing when he saw this.

"Young Master, what I just heard you say sounds a bit bookish. Have you ever read a book?"

Zhao He didn't take it seriously and said: "I've only heard a lot from the people in Bianjing, but I haven't read a few books."

Zhao Zhen thought for a moment after hearing this, but it was true that Guo Huai left too hastily at that time and did not bring many financial expenses. Although Empress Dowager Liu later sent people to help Guo Huai, since the death of Empress Dowager Liu, everyone has lost contact with Guo Huai.It makes sense that I have never read a book.

Zhao Zhen continued to smile and said: "Have you ever thought about the imperial examination? Wouldn't it be better to become an official in the court than to make a living in a foot shop like this?"

Zhao He rolled his eyes: "Didn't I just say that I haven't even read a book, and I'm not interested in the imperial examination!"

Isn't it a little strange that these two people have been asking themselves to study for something?
Besides, you generally have to take the imperial examination at your place of residence. I am not from Bianjing. Could it be that I am wasting my time making money by becoming this vague unknown?

It’s definitely a loss!
Zhao He glanced at the two of them, stood up, and said with cupped hands: "If the two distinguished guests have nothing else to do, then I will go and get busy."

Zhao He left. Fan Zhongyan looked at his back and smiled and shook his head: "The official, the humble minister just said that this guy is too reckless. Although he has a little wisdom, he can hardly have a great talent."

Zhao Zhen frowned slightly when he heard this, and his deep eyes surprised Fan Zhongyan.

Why did the official look so disappointed or lost because of this strange boy?

Zhao Zhen sighed and turned to look at Fan Zhongyan.

"The Qing family, please find a secluded place. I have something related to the fate of the country to discuss with the Qing family."

Fan Zhongyan was stunned.

Zhao Zhen's serious expression made him nod subconsciously.

In the foot shop, Zhao He closed the stall and counted today's copper coins one by one.

The total is 120 cash for three guans, which is about [-] cash less than yesterday.

Zhao He was a little unhappy. He obviously did the same amount every day, so why was there a deviation of about a hundred yuan!
Don't underestimate these one hundred coins. The per capita income of common people in the Song Dynasty was just over two or three thousand dollars a month. This one hundred coins could allow a commoner to live a life of plenty of food and wine for several days!

A porridge and a meal should be remembered as hard-won, and half a strand of constant thoughts are hard to come by.

As a young person of the new era, with the thinking of the new era, any deviation in management needs to be corrected!

Then Zhao He took the account book, thinking as he walked, and followed Guo Huai home.

They came to Bianjing half a month ago because Zhao He felt that Bianjing was the most prosperous place in the Song Dynasty. If he wanted to make a lot of money, he must come here.

Although he didn't know why Uncle Guo didn't suggest him to come here at first, he still convinced him with his sharp tongue.

The small courtyard is not big, with a main hall between the two rooms and a courtyard of about [-] square meters. There are some flowers and plants planted in the courtyard, just like ordinary Bianjing people, and the price is relatively cheap.

This house alone costs Zhao He two dollars a month!
This is equivalent to a migrant worker with a monthly salary of [-] yuan renting a two-bedroom apartment in a modern city. It would cost him about the same as two months' salary.

Fortunately, the shop's business was good due to this incident, so the money was nothing to Zhao He.

But living in a mansion, driving a carriage, and dating a rich lady are still far away from these!

For some reason, Zhao He felt that Uncle Guo seemed a little strange today, but he didn't say anything when asked, so Zhao He was a little confused.

Could it be that he fell in love with a young woman from a certain family and fell in love with her?
Although it is winter now, Zhao He can still understand this kind of thing!
Guo Huai swept the yard with a broom, looked at Zhao He and said with a smile: "Lang Jun, you can go inside and rest first. Just leave these things to me outside."

Zhao He nodded, feeling a little sleepy. After all, in order to make money every day from dawn to dusk, he had to get up before dawn. He must catch up on his sleep after coming back every day.

Lying in bed, Zhao He couldn't help but start to think. After all, it was easy to make a little money in the Northern Song Dynasty, but it was difficult to make big money!
(End of this chapter)