The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 31 You Are Helping My Brother

At that time, Wang Jing and the others were completely moved.

Unexpectedly, Chai Rong still trusted them so much, not only spared their crimes, but also promoted them.

After receiving the imperial edict, they all knelt to the southeast, which was the direction of Bianjing, where their respected emperor Chai Rong lived.

At this time in Bianjing, Chai Rong met Zhao Kuangyin and his son in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Chai Rong sat at the top, and Zhao's father and son stood below.

Chai Rong first praised Zhao Kuangyin, saying that he had gone to the northwest to work hard this time, and he should have been allowed to rest, but now the situation is urgent and there are important tasks to be entrusted to him.

Then Chai Rong called Zhao Xu to his side and asked about his recent plans to build the Imperial Army Military Academy.

Chai Rong was still paying attention to this so-called Forbidden Army Military Academy, and he was still fantasizing about the grand blueprint that Zhao Xu had drawn.

Zhao Xu answered honestly, without exaggerating or belittling the students he had taught.

Zhao Xu was very respectful when he said this, even Zhao Kuangyin who was next to him was bent over and listened to Chai Rong's question intently.

In fact, Zhao Kuangyin respected Chai Rong from the bottom of his heart. After all, in this era, the idea that the monarchy is bestowed by gods and the emperor is a herdsman on behalf of heaven has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Besides, Chai Rong slowly promoted Zhao Kuangyin from a small school to a mid-to-high-ranking general. This is already a great kindness. Can Zhao Kuangyin not be moved?

As for Zhao Xu, he believed that since the troubled times of the five dynasties, the monarchs of all countries have been on the sidelines, which can be described as a dream of life and death.

But Chai Rong is different. He has the ambition to dominate the world, end the war, and reproduce the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

Chai Rong was called "The First Ming Monarch of the Five Dynasties" and that was well deserved, so Zhao Xu still admired him for this.

Chai Rong was very satisfied when he saw the posture of the two of them. This is his loyal minister.

Look at those civil servants who pretend to be noble, they always argue with me on reason, open their mouths and say, shut their mouths to be sages.

If Confucius was useful in this era, what would the army do? If you just bring Confucius out, wouldn’t there be nothing left?

In this troubled world, it is still necessary to conquer the world. What is needed is force. As long as the world is peaceful, old masters will have a stage to display their talents.

Chai Rong understood this, that's why he kept going south and north during his reign, just to return the world to a bright future.

It can be said that if he is given a few more years, he will definitely be able to unify China, and he will be able to live up to his fate.

As Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin said later, if Zhou Shizong was still alive, there would never be a Great Song Dynasty.

Chai Rong was very satisfied with the attitude of the father and son, and ordered Zhang Dejun to move two soft stools and serve two cups of good tea at the same time.

Seeing that Chai Rong bestowed the seat, the father and son did not refuse. The ancient emperor's bestowing the seat was an honor, a kindness, and it was too late to be happy, so how could they refuse?
Although he sat down, Zhao Kuangyin didn't dare to relax himself. In his heart, the concept of superiority and inferiority is still very important.

So what Zhao Xu saw was this: Dad's butt was only sitting on a third of the chair, his back was straight, and he was listening to Chai Rong's lecture respectfully.

On the contrary, Zhao Xu sat on it carelessly and felt very comfortable. Zhao Kuangyin gave him a hard look, which meant, you kid, pay attention.

Zhao Xu didn't seem to see Zhao Kuangyin's self-righteous look in his eyes. He still did his own thing and was at ease, making Zhao Kuangyin's face flushed with anger.

Chai Rong looked at the father and son and said with a smile: "Kuang Yin, you and I are brothers, don't be so polite, just relax."

Although Zhao Kuangyin heard Chai Rong's words, he really didn't dare to relax a bit. It's not just his elder brother who is sitting on it.

He is still the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, and has the power of life and death in this country, so he has to be cautious.

Seeing Zhao Kuangyin's appearance, Chai Rong couldn't help but shook his head, sighed, looking a little lonely.

I have sat on the supreme position, but I have also lost a lot of things, just like the brother in front of me, before he was not enthroned, they could drink and eat meat together.

You can talk freely about your ideals and look forward to the future. What about now?Sitting on the dragon chair by himself, it was like a mountain separated them.

Everything was done carefully, and Chai Rong couldn't help feeling emotional. Looking at Zhao Xu again, this child was still a young man with no restraint.

Thinking of this, Chai Rong smiled. If Zhao Xu heard it, he would definitely be wronged. He was still young?The combined two lives are bigger than both of you.

Chai Rong is a decisive person, he quickly packed up his emotions, facing the Zhao family father and son, he said slowly:
"Kuangyin, you and my brother, I won't hide it from you. I came to you today for something, and I have to leave it to you."

When Zhao Kuangyin heard this, he immediately got up and fell to his knees;
"Your Majesty, if you have anything to do, just tell me, my minister, I will never hesitate to die."

When he knelt, even Zhao Xu was about to kneel. You think I knelt down. Can a son sit there and pretend he doesn't know?

At the same time, I blamed my father in my heart, why did you kneel down again.

"Ping, fast, Kuangyin, I have already said that there are no outsiders today, so don't be too polite."

Chai Rong was annoyed by these etiquettes, but there was nothing he could do.

"Kuangyin, you also know that some time ago, many people came to Qinzhou and wrote a letter asking me to recover the four prefectures of Qin and Feng that Hou Shu took advantage of the chaos. I also disrupted my plan to attack the Southern Tang Dynasty first."

Chai Rong said, looking very excited.

"On the one hand, I want to eliminate the threat of the Western Shu Dynasty facing our Great Zhou. On the other hand, the strong folk customs in the Northwest can be used as a backup, and can be used to recruit troops for the great cause of unification in the future."

Chai Rong really thought far enough. Zhao Xu didn't expect Zhou Shizong to have such an idea. He was really far-sighted. Maybe the blueprint for unifying the world was already in Chai Rong's mind.

"So I sent Wang Jing and the others to attack Qinzhou and other places, but you also know that the progress is not going well now, and some people want to retreat. If it weren't for you going to the Qinzhou border this time, it is estimated that this Western Expedition will be temporarily stopped. Yes, I want to thank you."

Zhao Kuangyin quickly said that he didn't dare, it was all His Majesty's wise words, Zhao Xu snickered again, he never thought that his father had the potential to flatter him.

Chai Rong got down from his seat, and Zhao Kuangyin and his son could no longer sit still, and they also stood up.

"Although the Western Expedition is continuing, I am still worried, so I am going to send [-] forbidden troops to Qinzhou to help in the battle."

Chai Rong said that his eyes are fixed on Zhao Kuangyin here;
"Kuangyin, do you know that I need a general to lead the army, and the first thing I think of is you, not for anything else, but because you are my brother."

Zhao Kuangyin's eyes were already wet when he heard this, and he was moved, and the scene of the two of them sworn marriage appeared before his eyes:

Think of the scene where the two fought side by side;
I think of the happy scene of them drinking and eating meat together. "

Chai Rong walked up to Zhao Kuangyin and patted him on the shoulder:

"I have always regarded you as my brother, and never thought of you as my subject. Remember that you are not serving the emperor, you are helping your elder brother."

This time, I didn't even use the word "Zhen" which is used exclusively by the emperor, and just used the common address of me, and said that Zhao Kuangyin was his brother.

Your meritorious service in war is not for the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but for your elder brother's help. I will go. The Houhei school at that time was even more advanced than it is now.

Is it true that people who become emperors are born with this ability? In the past, Zhao Xu didn't believe in any gods or ghosts.

But what he doesn't believe that he can meet through soul travel, this Chai Rong is too good at buying people's hearts.

Sure enough, the father Zhao Kuangyin was so grateful that his tears couldn't stop streaming down, sobbing uncontrollably.

Now Zhao Xu understood why his father, Zhao Kuangyin, took the lead in every battle. With such an emperor, no one would have the urge to die for his confidant.

Right, the emperor is your buddy, so what else do you have to say, you can only repay the emperor with death.

If Zhao Xu was not a modern person, he would definitely be grateful for the words "You are helping brother".

The old brothers Zhao Kuangyin and Chai Rong talked about the past for a long time, leaving themselves alone.

Neither walking nor sitting, not to mention how depressed I was, I had to wait patiently, looking at the roof with my old eyes to see if there were ants or the like on it.

(End of this chapter)