Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 102 Return home

Although he controlled the capital, Zhao Mu did not want to rebel. It's just a matter of being prepared.

After all, he wanted to get in touch with Emperor Zhezong in the future.

Zhao Mu's attitude was very simple. If Emperor Zhezong was really successful, then he would be the Duke of Zhou and assist this Ming Jun Holy Lord to achieve unparalleled achievements.

If Emperor Zhezong only had a false reputation and was not as wise as the history books said, then he would wait for an opportunity to replace him after his death. He may not be the emperor, but the throne must not fall to that good-for-nothing Huizong of Song Dynasty.

No matter which path you take, it is necessary to place some of your own people among the Forbidden Army.

If Zhe Zong can assist, then this team will be the pro-army to maintain the emperor's authority. After all, there has always been great resistance to the reforms of the past dynasties. Zhao Mu was like the Thirteenth Brother escorting Yongzheng, using this team to eliminate the resistance to reform on behalf of the little emperor.

Although he didn't know what his final fate would be, Zhao Mu didn't really care. If Zhezong crosses the river and demolishes the bridge, he is not afraid. He can escape to Dali or Xixia in the future. Based on his relationship with Dao Baifeng, he was still a marquis in Dali. In Xixia, he could even kill the king of Xixia and replace him.

But if Zhe Zong is just in name only, then this power is the key to Zhao Mu's seizure of power. Just like Sima Yi, Li Shimin, and Zhang Jianzhi, they don't need too many troops and horses. They only need to put a small number of troops and horses in the most appropriate position, and they can still be "fatal".

After Zhao Mu made up his mind, he said to Wang Jin: "Oh! But don't worry, Coach Wang. Although I am young today, I am wise, wise, and have a clear mind, and I am outstanding in the world. As long as someone recommends me, I believe that I will be like Coach Wang in the future." The loyal ministers and righteous men will definitely accomplish great things."

Wang Jin didn't take Zhao Mu's words to heart, he only thought that Zhao Mu's words were to comfort him. So the two of them exchanged pleasantries for a while and stopped talking about it, continuing to exchange cups and cups.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Zhao Mu and Wang Jin finished the meal for a full hour.

After drinking and eating, Zhao Mu counted the time and realized that it was time for him to do serious things. So Zhao Mu said goodbye to Wang Jin.

Wang Jin had a good meal in vain, and he was naturally very grateful to Zhao Mu. The two agreed that if there was another chance, Wang Jin would be the host and the meal would be returned to Zhao Mu.

Zhao Mu also nodded in agreement.

When the two parted, Zhao Mu took out a twenty-tael silver ingot from his body, and then handed it to Wang Jin's hand.

Twenty taels of silver may be a huge amount of money in the countryside, but in Bianjing city, it is nothing. But this is not because Zhao Mu is stingy, but because Zhao Mu dare not give more. He knew that people like Wang Jin were upright and he would rather die than eat the food that came to him.

He was still afraid that Wang Jin would not accept the twenty taels of silver, let alone take more.

When Wang Jin saw this ingot of silver, he drank half of the wine and suddenly woke up.

Wang Jin quickly declined and said: "Little brother, what are you doing! Wang Jin accepted the little brother's invitation today and has not reciprocated the favor. How can he take the little brother's money?"

Zhao Mu said: "Haha. As the saying goes, 'A penny beats a hero.' I don't have much money, so I can let Coach Wang take it home to buy a few more liters of rice to support my aunt. Coach Wang, we men do not stick to trivial matters. . What’s more, it’s not like you and I will never see each other again. This money is supposed to be lent to Coach Wang by my younger brother for emergency use. When we meet again in the future, Coach Wang can pay it back in full."

Hearing what Zhao Mu said, Wang Jin felt much better. Although Wang Jin still didn't want it, he felt very unhappy when he thought that he had drunk Zhao Mu's food and was full while his wife was still eating bran-thick vegetables.

Wang Jin thought about his mother, and Zhao Mu gave him another step.

Wang Jin put the money away at this time, then cupped his hands and said, "Then Wang Jin has thanked my brother. When we meet again in the future, Wang Jin will definitely pay back the money in full!" Seeing Wang Jin accept it, Zhao Mu was also very happy. Happy, he also said calmly: "Okay! Coach Wang is really an upright man! I still have some important things to do, so I won't spend much time with Coach Wang today. The green mountains will not change, and the green water will always flow. We will see you later! Take care!"

Wang Jin also replied: "Brother, take care!"

As the saying goes, "When you meet a close friend, a thousand cups are too little." After the two said goodbye, they bowed to each other, and Zhao Mu turned around and left in the direction of Zongzheng Temple. Wang Jin, on the other hand, stood at the door of the tavern, watching Zhao Mu's leaving figure. It was not until Zhao Mu's figure disappeared around the corner that Wang Jin reluctantly turned around and left.

After Zhao Mu walked through a few streets, he arrived at his destination this time, Zongzheng Temple.

Originally, Zongzheng Temple was not very far, but Zhao Mu deliberately took a long detour.

This is because he wants to go home and see. Although he no longer has a place in the Dongping County Prince's Palace, it is the place where he grew up after all. He also enjoyed a lot of blessings when his father was alive.

Therefore, Zhao Mu deliberately returned to the door of the palace and stood in front of the door for a long time.

Although the wealthy family in the palace remained the same as before, Zhao Mu didn't feel much anymore. Moreover, there were new people both inside and outside the palace. Even though Zhao Mu, the former prince of the palace, stood in front of his house for a long time, the servants and guards in front of his house did not recognize him at all.

After Zhao Mu looked at it for a while, he led the horse in the direction of Zongzheng Temple.

The procedure for Zhao Mu to return to Beijing to report on his work was not very complicated. He handed his Tianhuang Jade Certificate to the officials of Zongzheng Temple, and then the officials took out Zhao Mu's portrait and compared it with himself.

The official responsible for managing the clan was also a member of the clan, and had met Zhao Mu a few times. With a few words of questioning, he asked about some past events of the Dongping County Prince's Palace, and verified Zhao Mu's identity in just a few words. After confirming that it was correct, the officials of Zongzheng Temple invited Zhao Mu to be accommodated in Guanyi.

Although the procedure was not complicated, Zhao Mu couldn't leave right away.

Because after a man like Zhao Mu, who had a title, returned to Beijing to report on his work, the officials of Zongzheng Temple had to write a memorial and submit it to the emperor.

After the emperor approved it and Zongzheng Temple entered the file, Zhao Mu could leave. Moreover, sometimes the emperor would meet with the princes who returned to Beijing to report their duties on a whim.

However, Zhao Mu, a collateral clan member, was still the youngest marquis. Even some nobles with foreign surnames had higher titles than him, so they were obviously not within the scope of the emperor's reception. As long as the review is completed, Zhao Mu can leave.

Zhao Mu was not idle these days while waiting for the review. Instead, he used the money he collected from the Xixia people to "buy and buy" everywhere. He bought several pieces of fine silk cloth for his mother, and also bought several pieces of fine silk cloth for his mother. There are several good instruments. I bought some gold and silver jewelry from the capital for the two maids around my mother.

The most important thing is that Zhao Mu bought a handy sword from Lianfeng, the best foundry in the capital. Although this weapon is still not the best, it can be used now.

After all these things were prepared, Zhao Mu's review was considered passed.

Then Zhao Mu did not delay. He entrusted the things he bought to the escort agency in the capital for escort, and he followed the escort agency's carriages and horses back to Daizhou.

　The next chapter returns to the main storyline, and new characters appear.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)