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Chapter three hundred and fiftieth doubts

"But the Alliance of Elderly is an agreement signed by your country and our Great Liao Dynasty. How can this be modified? Isn't the prince-in-law afraid that our Great Liao Dynasty will launch troops to attack us?!" Liu Shen said coldly.

After hearing this, Wang Jinghui said with a smile: "It turns out that the noble envoy is also a confused person. My great Song Dynasty destroyed Xia was just a force of blowing up. The Liao cavalry was no longer there. Today, the Song Dynasty was especially superior. My great Song Dynasty was not a soft persimmon that could be tempted by people. It was a war or a harmony! But I have a suggestion below, maybe I might as well go to the bank of the Biandu River to find it. The noble envoy might find friends from the former Western Xia there!"

After hearing this, Liu Shen left, but he knew in his heart that the Liao Kingdom could not do anything to the Song Dynasty. As Wang Jinghui said, today's Liao army is no longer the Liao army during the reign of Empress Dowager Xiao. Looking at the Song army's destruction of Xia, the specific process is not very clear. However, from the perspective of the results of the battle, the Liao Kingdom in the past could only make the Western Xia surrender but not to be occupied. This means that the combat effectiveness of the Song army is no longer the same as before. What's even more terrible is that the King of Wei in Liao was in power, and there is no place to tolerate loyal and straight people. Now it is impossible to compare with the Southern Dynasties. Now Liu Shen left is just to take care of his own face, otherwise he really wouldn't know how to get out of the negotiation hall prepared by the Southern Dynasties.

The envoys of the Liao Kingdom have left, but the ministers of the Song Dynasty are still there. Although they are the last one, they have never said a word from beginning to end. They all have their own plans in their hearts. If the Liao Kingdom really launches troops to invade, then the Hebei ranks will be the first to be affected. No matter whether the battle can be won or not, at least the war will be incurred, and the Hebei ranks may face unrestrained disasters. This kind of loss cannot be borne by the Hebei officials.

However, Wang Jinghui did not care about the thoughts of the officials in the room. He understood history and the Liao Kingdom during this period. The limit that the Liao Kingdom could achieve was to blackmail the Song Dynasty on the border. If it really started, the Liao Kingdom would not be the opponent of the Song Dynasty at all. What's more, there were people like Han Qi who were in Hebei and had heavy military power in their hands. According to the intelligence feedback from the Intelligence Bureau, the Liao Kingdom was still vibrating and anxious about the Song army conducting a super-large firearm exercise in Hebei at the beginning of the year. How dare you attack Song? I'm afraid you won't even have the courage to gather troops on the border.

Han Qi, who had been away from the center of the court for three years, became the most powerful brand in Wang Jinghui's hands. This old man is a complete human being. According to Wang Jinghui's understanding, I'm afraid that in this era, he can really be called a politician, only Han Qi, and even if the rest can be, he is still sour and corrupt. In this regard, Wang Anshi or Fu Bi are not as good as Han Qi, let alone Sima Guang. The most important thing is that Han Qi is the spiritual leader of Hebei officials. Han Qi's attitude towards Liaoguo can stabilize the direction of the attitude of Hebei officials.

Wang Jinghui naturally understood what consequences would arise when the results of today's negotiations were revealed. Hebei officials who had always cooperated happily with him might become enemies, and he was more concerned about the north. He should have received his letters from Han Qi, Daming Mansion. As long as Han Qi can be moved by him, it would be insignificant for Hebei officials.

Wang Jinghui also left the officials who were planning their own plans. He walked out of the lobby and left behind officials with big eyes in the room. The winter sun shone on Wang Jinghui, dressed in casual clothes, making him look particularly cool. Only then did all the officials realize that the prince-consort may be the first person to go out in and out of the political affairs hall since the Song Dynasty!

"... The Master said: 'It's like a mountain, but it's not enough to stop. I stop bleeding. It's like a flat ground, even if it's a wall, I'll go.'..." Wang Jinghui had just walked to the back garden, and from a distance he heard a tender child voice reciting. When the eunuch who led the way was just about to make a loud noise to Wang Jinghui's meeting, Wang Jinghui pulled the corner of his clothes. It turned out that the eldest prince Zhao Xu was reciting the book, and the emperor Zhao Xu was also sitting in the pavilion wearing casual clothes holding a book in his hand and teaching his son's homework.

The eunuch who led the way next to him understood it and did not speak. The prince-consort had a great reputation in front of the emperor. In such informal occasions, the emperor summoned the prince-consort and entered the imperial garden as casually as entering his own quiet garden. This is also a rare encounter between the king and the minister, and no one has this kind of fate.

Wang Jinghui also looked at the child in front of him not far away. This child was the first son of Emperor Zhao Xu. Although he was also called Zhao Xu, he was sure that this was not the original Emperor Zhezong in history. Because in history, due to the limitations of medical standards in this era, few of the sons of Emperor Zhao Xu had grown up. After Zhao Xu died, he was still a teenage child in his thirties. If this algorithm was followed, even if Emperor Zhao Xu died "on time", the child in front of him would be almost twenty years old.

Wang Jinghui is very concerned about this child named Zhao Xi. After all, it is still very safe for the eldest son to succeed to the throne in the Song Dynasty. The court struggle in this dynasty was not as cruel as the Qing Dynasty in the original time and space. Brothers rarely kill each other for the throne, and they can guarantee a good start and end. This is also rare in Chinese history. As long as this child can grow up safely, it is a foregone conclusion that he inherits the throne. For the future master of the Song Empire, he must pay more attention to it--Emperor Zhao Xu invited him several times to ask him.

He refused to be Zhao Xi's teacher because Zhao Xi is too young now, and this is also his method of playing hard to get. As long as the right time comes, he must do the position of the emperor teacher. This is related to the future direction of the Song Dynasty's reform - Wang Jinghui never thought that reform could be accomplished in Zhao Xu's term. Even if Zhao Xu could live long enough, the banner of reform still needs to be inherited by future generations. He could not create a ridiculous and sad thing like the "Yuanyou Party Monument".

Although Wang Jinghui stood a little farther away without saying a word, the eunuch beside Emperor Zhao Xu was very sharp-eyed and whispered a few words in Zhao Xu's ear. Emperor Zhao Xu looked up and saw that it was the prince consort waiting in the distance. Then he put down the book and interrupted Zhao Xu's homework. At this time, Wang Jinghui did not feel pretentious and walked forward to salute and said, "Congratulations to the Lord!"

"What's my joy?"

"The eldest prince is smart and wise, and he can recite the Analects of Confucius only in five years. Isn't this a joy of the emperor and a blessing of the Song Dynasty?!" Wang Jinghui said with a smile.

Emperor Zhao Xu was very happy when he heard Wang Jinghui praise his son for his intelligence. But he still said with a stern face: "Don't praise Xi'er for killing Xi'er. If Xu'er grows up, I will be satisfied!"

Wang Jinghui thought for a moment and walked to Zhao Xu and said, "Your Highness, how can I ask which passage I recited just now?"

Zhao Xi replied in his tender childish voice: "The Analects of Confucius: Zihan. The saint's words say: 'For example, piled up soil to form a mountain...'"

Zhao Xu explained that Wang Jinghui and Zhao Xu also listened patiently, but unlike the joy in the eyes of Emperor Zhao Xu, Wang Jinghui lamented that no wonder that the emperors of the Song Dynasty could all come up with a calligrapher. A child who was only four years old had already read the Analects of Confucius and began to understand the scriptures. This is why the royal family could obtain the best educational resources to cultivate their successors. It is said that the emperors of the Qing Dynasty read the most, but in Wang Jinghui's opinion, reading more books in this era does not mean anything. Even in his later era, reading more books does not mean that they have the actual ability to solve problems. Moreover, governing the country is not something that can be done by Confucian classics. If you read too much books, especially if you read too much Confucian classics, it may have the opposite effect.

Zhao Xidi's homework is beyond words. Although Wang Jinghui rarely interferes in specific educational affairs, he still pays great attention to education. In his impression, few people can recite and organize the "Analects of Confucius" fluently at such a young age, let alone a rough explanation. Li Shen around him is already a recognized genius. However, Wang Jinghui thought about it and thought that Li Shen was just like this when he was so young.

"What do you think?" Emperor Zhao Xu said with a smile.

"Well, Your Highness is extremely smart, but it still takes hard work to govern the country. You can't pass the exam by memorizing the book. However, being able to firmly master these basic knowledge is the first step. Your Highness should remember to continue to work hard!"

"Beloved, I used to think about finding a teacher for Xier. The most suitable candidate was Beloved. However, because Xuer was still young, there was no further information. Now Xuer has begun to lay the foundation, and it is time to need guidance from a famous teacher. Please don't refuse again this time!" Emperor Zhao Xu said with a smile.

Wang Jinghui lowered his head and pondered for a moment. After thinking about it, he said to Zhao Xu: "Master, Your Highness is the future of the Song Dynasty and the crown prince of the Song Dynasty. He is more likely to inherit the throne of the throne. The responsibilities he bears are heavy. In terms of academic performance, I will naturally do my best to assist Your Highness. However, the priest also knows that I rarely live in the prince-consort's mansion in the city now, and I live in the quiet garden on the outskirts of the city most of the time. This may be inconvenient!"

Emperor Zhao Xu was very happy to see that Wang Jinghui did not refuse him as usual this time. After hearing this, he waved his hand and said, "Xi'er is still a little young now, but she is not in a hurry. Every time he enters the palace, his dear will come and give him some homework. When he grows up, he can follow his dear and listen to the lessons!"

After hearing this, Wang Jinghui nodded. It was his first time to train the emperor, but he had already prepared for the arrival of this day. Although he had only a vague plan in his heart, it did not hinder himself from doing things. After all, this child was still too young. According to the historical experience he knew, the royal family raised turtles in a jar. The more he raised, the more he fell. The physical condition of the royal family members, especially the emperor, was often worse than that of the previous generation, which basically became a law. This was also a hidden worry in his heart. With the medical level of this era, it was only the first step for a child to be born safely. Whether he could grow up safely and healthy is another question. Thinking of this, he realized that his medical level still needs to be improved. However, there is also a very famous pediatric expert in this era - Qian Yi. Although he is old but still alive, he invites him to come and specialize in the pediatrics part of the medical content. This is also a public-private consultation. Wang Jinghui quickly planned in his heart.

Wang Jinghui smiled and said, "When your highness grows up a little longer, you will also have an advantage in following your ministers--I will do my best to ensure your highness's health, and at the same time, it will not delay your highness's studies. My future monarch of the Song Dynasty will not only have a good rule of the country, but also have a healthy body!"

Emperor Zhao Xu smiled after hearing this, but this sentence made him firmly want the son-in-law to take care of his children. Zhao Xu and his son were not in good condition. Even the Supreme Emperor Zhao Shu's body was always responsible for taking care of him. He saved Zhao Shu's life twice. At least Wang Jinghui made an absolute contribution. With such a guarantee around the child, he has always been well organized since childhood than his father and son.

Emperor Zhao Xu waved his hand to let the left and right followers disperse, which was also the most common situation when he summoned the prince-consort. The eunuchs and palace maids around him knew that the emperor had important matters to discuss with the prince-consort at this time. Although countless people in this prosperous Bian Capital wanted to know the emperor's words and deeds in the palace, they would never dare to eavesdrop when the prince-consort was there.

"I already know the situation of the negotiations between Song and Liao, but Liu Shen's threats failed in the end. I feel deeply relieved. However, Liao is still the most powerful enemy of our Song Dynasty. I still feel uneasy in my heart..." Emperor Zhao Xu said with a frown slightly.

After hearing this, Wang Jinghui immediately understood Zhao Xu's intentions. Speaking of the Song Dynasty, from the kings and ministers to the scholars and the people, no matter how they think about the threat of the Liao Kingdom, it was still a little uneasy. After all, the Liao Kingdom has never been a record of unbeaten against the Song Dynasty for a hundred years, which does have the capital to threaten the Song Dynasty. Although this empire seems to be very huge now, the pressure on the Song Dynasty is still unmoved.

"Liu Shen has capital to threaten. Although the Liao Kingdom is slowly declining, if there is no accident, even if I, the Song Dynasty, will inevitably fall apart for decades. However, the Liao Kingdom still has certain military strength, but this strength is tightly locked in the Liao Kingdom - no matter how sharp the Earth's magic weapon is, someone must use it. If there is a problem with the person holding the sword, then the best knife is just a piece of scrap iron..." Wang Jinghui said lightly.

Emperor Zhao Xu heard the post and said, "I understand part of my words. This magical weapon should be the army of the Liao Kingdom. The person holding the sword should be the monarch and minister of the Liao Kingdom. Is the army of our Song Dynasty not as good as the Liao army? Although the king and minister of the Liao Kingdom have the autocracy of the Wei king Yelu Yixin, they can plunder the Song Dynasty as the treasury. I guess Yelu Yixin also wants to do such a thing. What basis does your good job determine that the Liao Kingdom will not send troops to threaten it? After all, these 300,000 yuan annual monarchs are nothing in the Song Dynasty, but it is not a small amount for the Liao Kingdom. It is not impossible for the Liao Kingdom to take risks for this!"

"I have never seen the lineup of the Liao army. However, with the information that the Emperor of the early years sent a large number of secret spies to the Western Xia of Liao, judging from the information that the Emperor sent back to the Liao Dynasty, at least half of the troops in the Liao Dynasty were decorated like vases. They did not have any combat effectiveness and were very well trained in daily life. These troops were OK to bully the people. When it comes to war, especially national wars, they would be vulnerable... Most of the generals of the Liao army were corrupt and corrupt, and only a few people with long-term vision would notice that they trained diligently, but the number was very small. Otherwise, the smuggling trade between the Song and Liao Dynasty would not be so easy. Of course, these are still to be verified, but the emperor should also be clear that in Muna Mountain, my Song army wiped out 50,000 elite soldiers of the Liao Dynasty without any effort, which provided some reference for the Song Dynasty..."

After hearing this, Emperor Zhao Xu nodded and smiled, "If I remember correctly, it was my beloved student who led his troops to defeat the Liao army. The one who sneaked into the Jining Army of the Western Xia army alone in the battle of the Security Army to burn the ice of the granary. I will reward him well!"

"Flying Feng has been renamed Wang Shun. After all, the Dingxi Army was rebuilt on the basis of the Poxi Army, and Wang Shun is the key to the Song Dynasty being able to firmly grasp the Dingxi Army. When the time goes by, the emperor should inform the Privy Council and slowly dismantle and fade the Dingxi Army, so that the Poxi Army can be truly used by the Song Dynasty!"

Emperor Zhao Xu was shocked after hearing this - Wang Shun and Dingxi Army were all a knot between the monarch and ministers of the Song Dynasty from any angle - Wang Shun was a student of the son-in-law and was half a relative of the foreign affairs. Although Wang Jinghui was virtuous, this was a problem after all. In order to destroy the Xia, the Poxi Army did not dismantle the need to destroy the Xia, but only supplemented it on the original basis. The real Song army was less than one-fifth of the Dingxi Army. Such an army was definitely a hidden worry for the Song Dynasty. However, Emperor Zhao Xu cared about the face of the son-in-law, and also considered the situation in the northwest that was initially determined and the Dingxi Army was still needed, so he suppressed the suggestion of the ministers below to dismantle the Dingxi Army now.
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