But Song Jiu did not dare to expose it and said, "Your Majesty, hurt the enemy by 10,000, and he will suffer 7,000. Although the people of Hebei were suffering from the Liao bandits, Your Majesty, the people of Hebei are His Majesty's people, and the people of Hedong, Henan are also His Majesty's people. Moreover, until today's war, the national treasury is tight, the taxes have increased, and the people are resentful. But I believe that the Liao Kingdom is also not feeling well. Only now, our dynasty will hurry up and rest and compete for recovery speed. Whoever recovers first will win the chance of victory. There is another thing that I am puzzled..."

"What's up?"

"Since the founding of our country, there have been many wars with the Liao Kingdom, including the time of Taizu. But your Majesty, the Liao Kingdom had fought several times with our country during the Taizu period, and invaded Liaozhou in partnership with the Northern Han Dynasty. Two wars in Shiling Pass, Tian Qinzuo forced the retreat of 60,000 Liao troops in Hebei. These times were all the victories of our country, but twice were within our country, twice were within Hedong, not in Liao. Then there were His Majesty's time, several battles such as Yanmen in Hedong, including the invasion at the end of last year, Hebei was even more serious, and wars in Mancheng. But except for the defeat of our country's dynasty last year, our country was somewhat empty in defense, they were all great victory. But what about the only two northern expeditions?"

"You mean the right time, place, and people?"

"That's not true. In fact, our dynasty is about the same combat effectiveness as the soldiers of the Liao Kingdom. Even if the enemy is mainly cavalry, in our territory, there are forts and forts and cities that rely on, and the terrain is familiar and the people support it, so there are more victory than defeat. However, when we reach the enemy's territory, the terrain is not familiar, and the people are not very supportive, and there is no forts and cities that rely on, and the speed is not as fast as that of cavalry. Therefore, when we arrive at the enemy's territory, we will often be defeated."

"Why did the Han Dynasty defeat the Huns?"

Compared with the Tang Dynasty army, there were also many infantry in the Tang Dynasty army, but there were a large number of cavalry. Even the many armies were all cavalry. In order to support this cavalry, the imperial herds supervisor once raised sixty or seven hundred thousand war horses in the northwest.

However, the army of the Western Han army defeated the Huns was very similar to that of the Song Dynasty. There were cavalry and horses raised in Guanzhong. However, the number of cavalry was very small.

"Your Majesty, the cavalry was different in the Han Dynasty. There were no stirrups at that time. This thing did not officially appear until the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Before this stirrup appeared, the Huns could not ride and shoot and fight more smoothly on the horse, which limited the combat effectiveness of the cavalry."

"Is this happening?" Zhao Kuangyi was confused at first, and finally said unhappy: "Are you saying that my court must wait for the beating?"

"Not..." Song Jiu expressed his thoughts.

At this time, Zhao Kuangyi could hear it.

"That's how..." Zhao Kuangyi pondered.

Song Jiu returned home.

Pan Lian'er was not here. The girl said, "She asked the queen to receive a conversation in the palace."

In the past, Song Jiu said that Li Chuyun should not eat the meat of prisoners of war in Hunan. As Li Chuyun's daughter, she would definitely be a little unhappy. But she had no choice. At this time, the relatives, eunuchs and harem were all very small. Song Jiu was fighting for the Song Dynasty. If she beat Song Jiu in the palace to report, she would lose favor. Therefore, after she entered the palace, she did not summon Pan Lian'er to the palace to talk. However, as Song Jiu strongly promoted Li Jilong, Queen Li was probably happy and then called Pan Lian'er to the palace to talk.

Song Jiu frowned.

His recommendation to Li Jilong is a talent, and it has nothing to do with his identity as a uncle.

Moreover, he didn't want to have any connection with the harem or the royal family. He had made such credit. He didn't even have time to avoid taboos, so he wanted to find a shot.

Besides, Zhao Kuangyi's third son has nothing to do with Empress Dowager Li.

Wan Niang smiled and said, "Father, you have won the battle again. It's better for my father."

"Don't talk nonsense, it was planned and directed by Li Jilong, Yang Ye and Cui Yanjin. I only played a centralized role."

"Dad is so hypocritical."

After a while, Song Jiu said, "My mother, go and use Xiao Chaihu to make me a soup."

"Official..."

"It's okay. I came a little soon, got some rain and got cold."

But Song Jiu knew that he suffered some losses last year at Qigouguan. He said that his father-in-law is old and he is also middle-aged and his body gradually begins to decline. If he wants to play like before, his body will definitely not be able to bear it.

However, this difficulty still needs to be endured slowly.

Song Jiu would not say this situation.

The girl took Wan Niang down to boil medicine.

Song Yu quietly came over to report and said, "Dad, my elder sister dated the student named Zhong a few days ago."

"ah."

"I saw it on the shore of that small lake in Henan."

"Don't talk nonsense."

"yes."

Song Jiu drank Chaihu soup and watched Wan Niang grow up. After thinking about it, he came to Shen Qingyi's house. Now that the population of Song Jiu's family has increased, Shen Qingyi and others have started their own families, and Zhang Hai and others have brought their families. With the crowded population, Song Jiu bought a house in Hezhou, exchanged houses for houses and exchanged several houses with neighbors, and then expanded it. It was not that Song Jiu was good to the servants in the family, but in fact most of the nobles were not bad to the servants close to the family, including Zhao Pu and others. These people could do a lot of things for them.

Shen Qingyi was still teaching in the academy, but as far as Song Jiu knew, he accepted several close students.

This is Shen Qingyi's freedom. Song Jiu did not ask about it, so he found Shen Qingyi and asked, "Qingyi, do you have a student named Zhong?"

"Zhong Xun, Mr. Song, why should I ask him?"

"Just ask, how is his family background?"

Shen Qingyi thought for a while and said, "It's not that good. His father used to be an instructor, but he died in the battle of Gaoliang River. Then the orphan and widowed mother were taken care of by the court, so he let him study in the academy. I saw that this child is usually very sensible and proficient in mathematics, so he deliberately trained him. After he graduated last year, he stayed in the high school class to continue his studies."

In a short sentence, Song Jiu got several information.

First, the children of martyrs, countless soldiers died in battle over the years, and the court gave some generous pensions. However, in order to encourage the soldiers to fight bravely, some children were selected from the middle and lower-level generals or soldiers to study in the academy. Even because of the limited ability of recruiting students in Hezhou Academy, some were transferred to Bailudong Academy. There were also Yuelu Academy, which also changed its nature, half of which were the children of barbarians and almost became a nationality college. However, under the organization of good households, literati and officials in various places, a number of small and medium-sized academies were built one after another, as well as some schools that only teach students how to know a few and know arithmetic.

No matter who is the credit, this kind of civilized people and even let the barbarians, Yi, Liao, Fan and Qiang be cultivated together, has never appeared in history.

Therefore, Zhao Kuangyi felt very satisfied in terms of cultural governance.

In order to avoid suspicion, Song Jiu did not ask. However, through Shen Qingyi's words, he knew that the court was doing well and at least some of the preferential policies were implemented.

Secondly, this child is very talented, otherwise Shen Qingyi would not have taken a fancy to him.

However, Song Jiu was still not relieved. After Song Yu, Pan Lian'er raised two daughters for Song Jiu. Nian Niang, Nuannuan, is known as the Liuzhihua of the Song family. It is not that they are beautiful, well-educated, talented and beautiful, and have a huge dowry, and Song Jiu's identity. Once they marry Song Jiu's daughter, they immediately turn over and jump into the dragon gate. Just like this Zhong Xun. Maybe once he married Wan Niang in front, Zhao Kuangyi was awarded an official position later.

I don’t mind being a poor family, but Song Jiu had to ask about his character, so he called Guo Da and asked him to go and investigate it privately.

The next day, Guo Da came back to report on the situation of Zhong Xun's family.

Zhong's father was instructor and commander was already a good general. His family was in good condition. After the battle of Gaolianghe, Zhong's father was missing. There was only one result, he might die in the battle. But he might be captured. Because he was not clear, the court gave some money and perfunctory things, and then placed his only son in academy to study. In addition to Zhong Xun, there was also a sister. But her husband was no longer alive and the family began to fall into decline. It has not improved yet. Although the students in the senior class started to receive salary, they were only in the first grade of the senior class, with little salary, so they could only barely say that they could support the family of three.

Therefore, judging from the family situation, the Zhong family is in a very bad situation.

But Guo Da reported another news that Zhong's mother was very virtuous and almost never blushed with the neighbors. She almost remarried, but the Song Dynasty rules that the children would change their surnames after remarrying, but in the end they did not agree.

Guo Da also didn't know why Song Jiu wanted to investigate the family. Song Jiu said: "He dated my wife Wan. You can follow me and see what this kid is doing."

"Ah, this kid is so bold." Guo was furious.

"Don't be excited, Wan Niang is getting older, she will get married sooner or later."

"Yes, Mr. Song, this is wrong with you."

Song Jiu smiled bitterly, just how old is Wan Niang now? But who gave her daughter to be born in this tragic era?

Guo Da goes down.

But unexpectedly, Guo Da went on to do it.

Spring is coming, and it is the moon rises to the willows and people make a good time after dusk.

Wan Niang quietly dated Zhong Xun. Maybe she did some too much small moves, which were like holding hands. As a result, Guo Dawei was brave and rushed over, pressed Zhong Xun to the ground, shouting loudly: "Boy, you are looking for death."

Wan Niang was shocked. Guo Da was very strong and dragged Zhong Xun to the Song family.

Song Jiu was speechless and quickly sent the servants at home to find his eldest daughter and then explained to his wife.

The wife was also speechless.

This matter cannot be kept inseparable, so I looked at Zhong Xun carefully. She looked very much like Song Jiu, who was a big guy, but she was a little handsomer than Song Jiu. It doesn't matter, but it's unknown how important it is. However, the matter is about to come out and it must be resolved immediately, otherwise it will be bad for her daughter. She angrily scolded Guo Da and stared at Zhong Xun and asked, "Your name is Zhong Xun?"

"yes."

"You sit down and talk."

"Thank you, my eldest lady."

"Just behave, you are not as good as Mr. Song," Pan Lian'er said dissatisfied. The little tricks her husband used to pursue him back then were not wise, and he was also half-smuggled, but her husband dared to take responsibility and work hard to pursue him. With this, the young man in front of him is far inferior to her husband.

Zhong Xun hung his head and felt aggrieved in his heart. Compared with your husband, he was an unparalleled and unique famous Song Dynasty figure in the world. I am just a student.

Shen Qingyi also heard about it and hurriedly led Cui'er to the backyard.

Pan Lian'er said angrily: "Qingyi, you teach a good student."

Shen Qingyi was inexplicably trained.

Song Jiu smoothed out the situation on the side and said, "Don't scare this child."

"A few children have made you lawless."

"Talk about things, talk about things."

"Zhong Xun, I will give you a thousand yuan of money. If you leave Wan Niang, you will not be bothered in the future."

"Master, a soldier can be killed but not humiliated."

"It's still humiliating. When the officials brought tens of thousands of soldiers to fight bloody battles on the front line, you don't know how the word humiliation was written."

"Ah," Shen Qingyi finally understood and wanted to pull Cui'er back.

"Qingyi, you dare to run away."

Shen Qingyi had no choice but to stand obediently.

Zhong Xun finally understood when he saw this. It turned out that Pan Lianer had the final say in this family.

"There is another option, you can marry into the family."
Chapter completed!