A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

This was the first time that Zhao Zhen looked at Shen An carefully.

The boy looked a little thin, but in good spirits.

He said slowly: "Did you suggest that Zhao Yunrang submit this book?"

This is a test, a test of loyalty.

"yes."

There was nothing to avoid, and Shen An admitted it truthfully.

The emperor always hoped that his ministers would be loyal to him, but he knew that it was probably impossible.

So temptation becomes instinct.

Shen An answered without hesitation, and Zhao Zhen was very satisfied.

He flipped the book and said, "You are a young man who is loyal, but you are unwilling to do things in a down-to-earth manner... Is this mental arithmetic easy to learn?"

He had just skimmed through a lot of content, and the following content was a bit difficult for him.

"Easy to learn!"

"Um!"

Zhao Zhen felt that this young man was a little dishonest, so he said, "Why do I think the back part is so obscure?"

Shen An recalled the book and said confidently: "Anyone from the official family who is somewhat keen on mathematics will have no problem using this book for self-study..."

Well!

He felt that this sentence was not quite right.

Doesn't this mean that Zhao Zhen is numb to numbers?

Chen Zhongheng glared at him from the side, thinking that you actually compared officials to idiots!

Zhao Zhen was angry for a moment, and then felt that it was pointless to be angry with a young man. "I want to use this in the Third Division and the Privy Council. How many professors are needed?"

"professor?"

Shen An blinked and said: "Guan Jia, when I was writing this book... no, it was a textbook, I thought about how to study by myself without a professor. So there is no need for a professor! If necessary, I think Zhao Zhongzhen is good. He has been studying with me for a long time, or he can just do it at a low level."

But he didn't want to teach, it would be too tiring, and neither the Third Division nor the Privy Council had a good impression of him, so why bother asking for trouble.

Zhao Zhen was a little angry and asked: "It's so difficult, who can learn by himself?"

He felt that Shen An was too young and not stable enough. The point is that he thinks he's smart.

What if the emperor is not smart? So I find it difficult to study on my own. Who are you trying to fool?

Shen An smiled and said: "Guan family, how about... try it?"

Zhao Zhen said subconsciously: "Okay..."

He regretted it as soon as he said it, but he cooperated.

"Guan family, I would like to request two settlers from the Third Division..."

Zhao Zhen nodded and asked someone to make arrangements.

He drank hot tea and saw that Shen An was still very calm, so he said, "Go back and verify it at this time in five days."

He felt that Shen An was doomed.

An emperor is very confident most of the time, feeling that he is the best in the world, both physically and mentally.

Even if he is not, he will continue to hypnotize himself and imagine that he is a god.

He looked at Shen An with pity, "Are you trying to offset the taboos of the local soldiers?"

Military training was a bit taboo, and Shen An was probably worried that someone would impeach him for rebellion.

I'm afraid this young man doesn't know what those rural soldiers who are even more rogue than rogues are like, right?

He listened to the Privy Council report today and felt that they were a bunch of scum!

He glanced at Shen An again and shook his head slightly.

Poor baby!

"You don't need to do this. I don't mind it. When the time comes, you will be incorporated into the local soldiers. You can practice hard. I will wait to see the elite soldiers you have trained."

According to Song Xiang, when those scum arrived in Bianliang, everyone in Xiongzhou would cheer.

You are sharing my worries!

The corner of Zhao Zhen's mouth twitched slightly, feeling a little unbearable.

However, Shen An felt happy and said seriously: "The official's words are an insult to the minister."

This accusation was a bit serious. Zhao Zhen asked with a smile: "Why?"

This scene is like an old man teasing a young man, the picture is beautiful.

Shen An Zhengyi said solemnly: "I give this book to the prince first. This is the friendship between me and Zhao Zhongzhen."

He knew what was appropriate, so he only talked about his relationship with Zhao Zhongzhen and had nothing to do with the county prince's palace.

"I hinted that the prince sent this book to the palace because he wanted this book to be used by the Song Dynasty. This is a matter of public and private concern, but in the end it was for the sake of the Song Dynasty. Your Majesty is so... I feel uncomfortable."

These words were truly impeccable. Zhao Zhen's face softened slightly and he said, "That's it, I made a mistake."

The next day, rumors spread on the street.

"Prince Huayuan said he wanted to learn Taoism and live fast!"

"Really? Isn't that just like uncle Guo?"

"No, we are not from the same sect. The uncle said that fasting is not good, but the county prince said that fasting is good..."

"But someone in the Runan County Prince's Mansion said that the Huayuan County Prince was not fasting, but that he lost a bet with the Runan County Prince and wanted to go on a hunger strike for three days."

Shen An heard about Zhao Yunliang's ineditation, and even Cao Yi was involved.

Originally, the matter gradually calmed down like this, but Zhao Yunrang actually sent someone to refute the so-called bigu theory, which probably made Zhao Yunliang, who was pretending to compare, half angry to death.

The next day, the county prince's palace prepared a doctor, and he was the best doctor in Bianliang City, which immediately made the so-called bigu theory self-defeating.

On the third day, the 'bigu' exercise was over. It was said that Zhao Yunliang felt refreshed and clamored that he could go hungry for another five days.

On the fifth day, Shen An entered the palace.

After entering the palace, the two clerks who were settling the accounts hadn't come yet.

"The officials prepared a room in the palace. There were all guards in helmets and armors outside, and none of them could read. It was guaranteed that not even a fly could fly in. The two of them studied and discussed on their own inside, eating and sleeping. Inside, even Lazarus is inside, and it is said that everyone stinks..."

"The officials said that if anyone leaks out of that book...even just one word, the whole family will be killed!"

"Everyone is afraid of officials like this. The palace has never been so heavily guarded. Yesterday, I wanted to have a late-night snack but was refused. It was said that I was worried that someone would deliver news at night, so I was not allowed to..."

Shen An was waiting outside the palace, chatting with Chen Zhongheng.

"... By the way, it's time for you to get married, right? Why can't you find the right one? Why don't I find one for you? I guarantee it will be as beautiful as a fairy."

"You can enjoy it yourself, I want to practice."

"What power?"

"Child's Kung Fu."

"People are coming."

Two petty officials arrived. As soon as they approached, a stench hit them, but Zhao Zhen didn't care.

It was still the method proposed by Shen An when he was at Daxiangguo Temple, and the two reported the number.

"Five three zero seven."

"Two, one, three, two, plus."

"Seven four three seven."

"Seven-four-three-nine."

"..."

Numbers were constantly reported, but the reaction speed of the two clerks was a bit slow, and the answers they gave were uneven, some were right and some were wrong.

But Zhao Zhen was a little surprised.

It only took five days to achieve this kind of effect. What if it took ten days or one month?

Shen An watched this scene reservedly, feeling that the world was undergoing many changes under his influence.

Zhao Zhen glanced at him, his old face turned red, and he said, "You have contributed to this matter. What reward do you want?"

What I find difficult, others can learn easily. This...

It’s a bit embarrassing!

Moreover, Shen Ande has received a lot of rewards recently, and what's more, he is greedy.

So Shen An said very consciously: "I am just doing it for the Song Dynasty. If you think about getting promoted and getting rich, then in what year and month will the Song Dynasty become strong?"

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly. Although he felt that he was shouting slogans, he felt very comfortable listening to it.

"I think... Prince Huayuan said he can still be hungry for five days. How about... let him starve for two more days?"

Since you are clamoring that you can still live without grains, then do it.

Thinking of Zhao Yunliang's dumbfounded look after receiving the news, Shen An smiled particularly innocently.

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "It's so restrictive...but Zhao Zongjiang is a bit obese, so I think it will be better if he eats a few times."

He glanced at Shen An and smiled slightly.

This is the reward I give you.

…

"I'm hungry!"

In the Huayuan County Prince's Mansion, Zhao Yunliang drank three bowls of porridge, but his hunger was still there, and it was very strong, making him feel that everything in front of him was food.

Zhao Zongjiang advised from the side: "Dad, please bear with it for a while. The doctor said not to eat too much, otherwise you will be like the victims of the disaster... you will be strangled to death."

He had heard from those people that some of the victims were so hungry that after the warehouses were opened for food, they ate too much and died of a burst stomach and intestines. It was very miserable.

Of course Zhao Yunliang knew this truth, so he felt even more aggrieved.

He took his son's hand and asked: "Where is Shen An? He was the one who caused this. Zhao Yun made that old guy useless, or was it Shen An... This kid is secretive, so be careful..."

Zhao Zongjiang smiled and said: "Don't worry, Dad, he is just a mental arithmetic expert."

Zhao Yunliang thought about it and said: "That boy is a geek, but fortunately he should be almost there..."

Seeing that he was in a better mood, Zhao Zongjiang persuaded him: "Don't be angry, daddy. You can see that after these three days, his spirit has improved a lot. It can be seen that there are still some benefits to eating grain."

"yes!"

Even though they knew that these words were meant to save face for themselves, the father and son still enjoyed it.

"...Father, please rest. The child will try to live without grain someday..."

Zhao Zongjiang stood up and prepared to leave.

"Prince, someone is coming from the palace."

"This is...please come in."

Zhao Yunliang said happily: "Zhao Yun got a big win, but our family is not bad. The officials are going to give us benefits. Please come in quickly."

Later a chamberlain arrived.

"The officials heard that Zhao Zongjiang is quite filial, and they also have some experience in fasting, which can last for three days."

Zhao Yunliang was dumbfounded. As soon as the chamberlain left, he couldn't help but cursed: "Someone is causing trouble, there must be a traitor!"

Zhao Zongjiang was a little panicked. As the successor of Miao Hong in the county prince's palace, he enjoyed all the glory and wealth three meals a day. Why three days of fasting?

Not to mention fasting for three days, he can't stand without eating for one meal!

A guard came in, crossed his arms and saluted: "I've met the prince, I've met the prince, and I've been disturbing you in the house for the past three days."

This is the person who came to supervise Zhao Zongjiang's ineditation.

Zhao Zongjiang smiled forcefully and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

The guard said: "Don't worry, little man. Sir, you can only drink water for these three days."

Can only drink water?

During Zhao Yunliang's three days of hunger strike, UU read www. uukanshu． net There are two fruits every day.

Zhao Zongjiang was stunned immediately.

Where is my fruit?

He didn't know that the fruit was given to Zhao Yunliang because he was worried that he would starve to death. Otherwise, let alone fruit, there would be no leaves.

Zhao Yunliang's anger had almost dissipated, and he said sadly: "I have gained some experience as a father these past three days. You should move less and think less, otherwise you will be hungry when you move and you will be angry when you think about it..."

Zhao Zongjiang was feeling sad when he heard this and said, "Dad, isn't this the way to practice Taoism?"

Huh!

The father and son looked at each other, and then both smiled bitterly.

yes! Isn’t this the state that Fangwairen is pursuing?

No thoughts or worries, just practice peacefully.

But they are ordinary people after all, but they cannot jump out of the Three Realms...