Wu Xi has not traveled for many years since entering the palace and has lived a life of following the rules in the palace wall. This time, he was traveling with a North Tour, which originally thought he could breathe, but he was extremely uncomfortable after getting on the boat. He couldn't eat or sleep well on the swaying boat, and was sick every day and never even left the cabin.

"Empress feels better today?" Wu Xi had just finished washing up, and Chen Shu came over to greet her and asked.

"Fortunately, I just don't have the strength!" Wu Xi tried hard to squeeze out some smiles and said. She was really envious of her. She did not feel any discomfort after boarding the boat, and she was still as usual.

"My lady, don't be stuck in the cabin. If you often walk outside the cabin, you will get used to it quickly." Chen Shu took the tea from the palace maid and presented it to him.

"I also want to see the scenery along the river, but I feel dizzy and disgusting as soon as I move. What good way does the imperial concubine have?" Wu Xi asked helplessly.

"The official said seasickness varies from person to person. In addition to physical constitution, it is related to the nervous system. Medicine stones can only relieve it. The main thing is to adapt to life on the ship." Chen Shuyan said.

"Oh, it seems that I am a natural fault and cannot compare to the imperial concubine!" Wu Xi sighed.

"I am not the case either. The official was ordered to Kaifu in Qiongzhou and led the army to fight. They were on the boat almost every day. The wind and waves on the sea were much larger than the canal. If there was a storm, the waves were bigger than the house, and the boat was bumpier and even people couldn't stand it. Even the old sailors who were on the sea all year round could not avoid seasickness, but they had to vomit and fuck the boat." Chen Shu shook her head and said, "I was vomiting so much that I was even teasing at that time, and was even made fun of by the official."

"Does the official family never get seasick?" After hearing Chen Shu's words, Wu Xi seemed to feel a little relieved, but asked curiously.

"I have never seen it, but when the storm is strong, his face is ugly and tight. However, the official family has to command the fleet to fight and constantly issue orders. Now I think the official family is holding it back. If he shows any fear, it will affect the morale of the army!" Chen Shuyan said.

"No way? Seasickness in the official family will also affect morale!" Wu Xi said with a hint of amusement.

"The Empress has never experienced the crisis facing the dynasty, so it feels unimaginable." Chen Shu chuckled, "Although I was young at that time, some things were seen with my own eyes, and some were listened to what my father and Bo said. At that time, under the pursuit of the Mongolian and Yuan army, the dynasty was defeated one after another, and the morale of the army was depressed. Not to mention the generals, even the defection of ministers in the court also occurred from time to time. It is not uncommon for the entire battalion to escape overnight!"

"I think about it, although the official family was the King of Wei at that time, he was only six or seven years old. His army had to piece together more than a thousand scattered soldiers and wandering bravely, with only dozens of armor and lacking money and food. If he was not full in one meal, he might be dispersed. The official family tried hard to raise food and money and bought all the things he could sell, and could only use rice and dried fish to satisfy hunger with the soldiers. It was by sharing the joys and sorrows with everyone that he could survive the most difficult moment. Now the official family has dinner with dried fish almost every day, not because it is so delicious, but to keep the hardships of the past."

"So that's it!" Wu Xi nodded as if she understood something.

"At that time, the official family had no foundation in the court, and there were very few people who could trust. The prince and grandson were as miserable as dogs. They had to be wary of the people around them who would offer him to the Mongol Yuan to receive rewards. But the official family finally gained the conviction of the ministers and the respect of the soldiers was not only based on their own identity, but also the courage to lead the army without fear of death. Therefore, his every move was related to the morale of the people. A slight show of timidity and panic would affect the overall situation. How dare he show any of this!" Chen Shuyan said.

"Oh, it's so difficult for the official family!" Wu Xi said that the emperor's deeds came from what his ministers said, but they would never tell the hidden truth behind it. This was the first time he heard it, and he couldn't help but sigh.

"The official family has been very scheming since childhood, but now he is forced to think about it. He thought that his biological mother died early and was protected by the Queen Mother, and the ministers in the court also had their own thoughts. Later, Jiang Xiang was swept away by the waves to save Emperor Jing Yan, Chen Yizhong fled to Chameng City, Zhang Shijie held troops to control the government, and Lu Xiang just struggled to support it. It can be said that there are strong enemies outside and troubles inside. It is already very difficult for the official family to survive in it, and after ascending the throne, he went to Xinggong, which was like house arrest, but he eventually turned around, conquered the ministers, undermined Zhang Shijie, controlled the army, and saved Xinggong at the time of demise."

"But why did the officials not treat scholars well after entering Jiangnan, but instead tried their best to suppress them? Why?" Wu Xi nodded and asked again.

"I have never asked about these things in the court. However, the aristocratic families and gentry in Jiangnan should die. When the country was destroyed, they did not want to serve the country. Instead, they betrayed the court, accepted false posts to help the evil, or secretly colluded with the Mongolian Yuan to seek profits and oppress the good. Then the aristocratic families colluded with Chen Yizhong to assassinate the officials, intending to rebel, but the officials did not exterminate them one by one, but were just a small punishment, which was already a kindness." Chen Shu knew that the queen had always been resentful of His Majesty's suppression of the Wu clan, and was constantly dissatisfied with the holy grace of the Chen clan, she thought about it and explained.

"Some people say that officials and scholars who followed the officials to restore the country back then were not granted official titles, and even if they had no achievements, they would be properly placed. The royal custom was to marry military officials and nobles, but the officials chose to marry aristocrats, which was intended to rely on Confucianism to govern the country, and it was not to abandon literature and respect martial arts. The officials put pressure on the Empress's family, not just targeting the Wu family, but to consider the overall situation. It is difficult to convince the public if the reward is not just for the people!"

"The official family is winning people's hearts!" Wu Xi had actually agreed to his words in his heart, but he still snorted coldly.

"Empress, the government has different ideas from others. He has been in the throne for more than ten years. The inner treasury is full of gold and silver, but he is still wearing old clothes in daily life and can still eat simple. He can still squat on the ground and chat with an old farmer in the field for a long time. This is not just about winning people's hearts, but about his feeling that there is no high or low in the world. Everyone should be treated equally and not enjoy privileges based on their different backgrounds." Chen Shuyan said.

"..." Wu Xi was stunned when she heard this, and suddenly realized why she was separated from His Majesty. It turned out that the root of the relationship lies in this.

"Empress, look, the officials and the sailors on the boat can talk and play together. How many kings in the world can do it? How could those soldiers not sacrifice for him?" At this time, Chen Shu pointed to the deck outside the window. The emperor was getting down the net with the sailors to catch fish, laughing and playing together.

"Well, you're right!" Wu Xi looked quietly for a while, nodded and said...

When he was out on the tour, Zhao Bing felt much more relaxed. Now the empress dowager is in charge of the state in the capital, which is not an emergency official service, or the memorials that he must review are all decided by the empress dowager, which greatly reduces his burden. Even if the official documents are sent, Lu Xiufu, the accompanying entourage, and others assist in handling it, giving him more free time.

"Lizhe, come here to help, otherwise you won't have any fish for lunch!" The weather was good. Zhao Bing saw big fish swimming in the water, and ordered the sailors to come to fish in the fishing nets, and the harvest was very good. He saw Lu Zheng watching the fun, throwing a fish and shouting.

"This... good!" There were a few young people who didn't like the excitement. He stayed on the boat all day and felt so idle. Although Lu Zheng wanted to get started, he was worried about being scolded by his father. After hesitating, he tucked his clothes around his waist and ran over.

The canal connects many lakes and rivers, so there are naturally no shortage of fish and turtles in the water, and even several nets are not lost. The soldiers on the boat came to help pull the nets, and finally even the old men were alarmed and followed them to make fun. For a moment, the deck was very lively, as if it was a festival. At noon, hundreds of kilograms of fish were caught. Zhao Bing ordered the big fish to be left with more than five kilograms, and the small fish was still released into the river, and then he stopped.

There were troops on the boat, but there was no shortage of manpower. They quickly cleaned up the fish and set up a large pot on the deck. Zhao Bing personally directed the soldiers to add fire to boil water. The chefs laid the ingredients and cooked them. The smell of fish floated on the river for a long time. Lu Zheng was obviously not at work, but he was busy following His Majesty, making his clothes covered with stains, but he was also happy.

"Your Majesty, have some tea!" The gangster on the boat cooked tea and brought a bowl.

"Okay!" Zhao Bing took the hand and handed it to Lu Zheng, then took another bowl and drank it.

"This is..." the old troupe looked at Lu Zheng and asked.

"He is Hachiro from the Lu Xiang family!" Zhao Bing introduced.

"This tea is vulgar, Mr. Lu is afraid he can't get used to it!" said the old mate with a smile.

"It's okay!" Lu Zheng took a sip of tea. Not only did the tea have no aroma, but it also had the taste of vegetable soup in its bitterness. It was obviously cooked in a large pot for cooking. He reluctantly swallowed it and smiled.

"I am troubled by you again when I am taking a boat touring north this time!" Zhao Bing sat on the deck, took a few big sips of tea and said with a smile.

"Hey, what's your Majesty? Look at these boys who are so happy that they eat ducks. Everyone is looking forward to Your Majesty getting on the boat!" The old gang said with dissatisfaction.

"Old Hu, you should retire next year, right?" Zhao Bing patted his side and asked him to sit down and talk.

"Yes, I joined the army in Xiangxing for four years. I should have retired in the year of conquest in Jiangnan, but after catching up with the war, I was promoted to the post with a minor success and could serve for a few more years." The old mate said.

"Have you thought about what to do after retirement?" Zhao Bing asked again.

"After the army was discharged, the imperial court had its own arrangements, but most of our imperial navy went to the caravan, but I didn't want to drift on the sea anymore. I wanted to go back to my hometown in Qiongzhou to open a wine shop. I heard that there were more and more merchant ships coming and going there, so I would not have to worry about not having business." The old mate said.

"Well, Qiongzhou is an old place. I often dream about it and want to go back and take a look!" Zhao Bing said a little yearning.

"Your Majesty is busy with all your time, and Qiongzhou is thousands of miles away. It will be difficult to go again!" The old mate sighed.

"When the Northern Expedition is successful, I will definitely go back and have a look. Then I will go to your store to have a drink!" Zhao Bing said again.

"Okay, Lao Hu is waiting for His Majesty to go, and I must prepare some good wine and invite the brothers on the boat to drink enough!" The old captain agreed immediately.

"Then why is it just a matter of determination? I won't give you money at that time!" Zhao Bing stretched out his hand and said.
Chapter completed!