Chapter 237: When I was away, I asked you to take care of the whole family. Thank you for your hard work
Longzhou City.

Naturally, the Liao envoy would not go back so easily. Zhao Xin signaled Zhang Kang, and Zhang Kang immediately acted as a middleman for Zhao Xin.

Now that the Dangxiang people in the Hengshan area have just surrendered, the people’s hearts are not stable yet. Zhao Xin needs time to win over the people’s hearts.

As for Xixia, of course, we still have to send someone to talk to them.

Just go with three questions.

The first question is, should we continue fighting?

The second question is, do you still want it, Yokoyama?
The third question is whether you are willing to pay tribute every year in the future.

Someone was quickly sent to inform Mei Zang of this problem.

Naturally, the country was divided into two factions.

One faction, of course, is to fight!

Now that they have the support of the Liao Kingdom, why not fight?
And although the issue with the Song State seemed to be a problem, in reality, it was clearly forcing them to cede territory.

One group believes that we cannot fight.

Although they had the support of the Liao Kingdom, how could the Liao Kingdom really want to help them?

By the time……

Won’t they ask us for favors?

The group that wanted to fight said, “Do we not want the Hengshan area anymore? You know, if we lose Hengshan, even our Xingqing Prefecture will be in danger.”

Yes!

After losing the Hengshan area.

Next…

The only barrier to the east of Western Xia may be Yanzhou and Weizhou.

This is a matter of life and death for Western Xia.

Of course, the opposition also thought, “Even if Liao wants to help us, do you think we have the strength to recapture Hengshan now? What if we anger the Prince of Yu and bring the troops from Hengshan to attack Xingqing Prefecture? Can Liao help us to reach Kaifeng? Xingqing Prefecture has been ruined by Liao, do you want Song to ruin it again? Besides, our Iron Harriers and the Central Army have suffered heavy losses. How can we have any soldiers left to fight?”

No one has the third eye.

So no one can convince anyone.

At this moment, the only one who could stand up and make a decision was Mei Zang.

And Mo Zang had just suffered a disastrous defeat.

to be frank!
There was no longer any thought of continuing to fight with the State of Song.

Then she asked, “Who is willing to lead the troops?”

Now!

Everyone fell silent.

Mei Zang then said, “Then don’t fight.”

Then…

Mei Zang sent someone to communicate with the envoy sent by Zhao Xin.

Ask whether the Song State intends to destroy Western Xia.

The envoy naturally replied: “Your Highness has no such intention. It’s just that you keep provoking us, so we have no choice but to do this.”

Anyway…

I don’t know whether this is true or false.

Mei Zang had no choice but to take this seriously.

The most important thing for them now is to rebuild the central army.

As for Zhao Xin…

He was also holding a meeting with the chiefs of all sizes in the Hengshan area.

Ask, if they are doing business, what materials they need most and are in short supply.

Zhao Xin knew very well that if he could not give them enough benefits, they would definitely surrender to Xixia again if Xixia attacked again.

The only option is to tie them all to your own warships.

The most scarce commodity in the northwest is naturally tea.

It just so happens that there are tea merchants among the members of Zhao Xin’s chamber of commerce.

By the time……

We need to plan to ship more tea here.

And Zhao Xin needs their war horses.

After finishing all these things and calming the people, it was already the end of September.

The entire operation to recapture the Hengshan area took only about three months.

In fact, if you really want to fight, go to Xingqing Prefecture.

It’s still a bit bit tough.

after all……

This requires too much food.

fair enough!

It’s time to prepare to go back.

Of course!
Before going back, we must make arrangements for the defense of Yinzhou City, Xiazhou City, Youzhou City, and Longzhou City.

at the same time……

We should also consider building more forts on some important transportation routes.

Zhao Xin handed all these over to Zhang Kang to arrange and handle.

He led the Li Yuan army and withdrew from Longzhou.

The Western Xia said they would not fight anymore, did not want the Hengshan area, and were willing to pay tribute in the future. The Western Xia troops in the direction of Tiandu Mountain on Jingyang Road did not gain any advantage, so they withdrew.

This time…

Even the envoys from Liao were speechless.

I can only go back first and report the situation here to Yelu Zongzhen.

Yelu Zongzhen has also been suffering from illness in recent years, probably because of the two wars against Western Xia.

However, when you are fighting outside and don’t take a shower for many days, this can easily lead to problems.

Wasn’t it because of this that Li Shimin got carbuncle?

Finally, seeing that the condition could not be cured, he used medicinal pills.

We can only treat a living horse as a dead one.

in fact……

This may be because you don’t take a bath frequently, resulting in abscesses. When the abscesses are rubbed by clothes, they are infected with bacteria, causing the wounds to become more serious and more difficult to heal.

Eventually, other inflammatory symptoms may even occur.

of course!

We should not underestimate traditional Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine can still cure some simple bacterial infections.

It’s just that you don’t pay attention, and it has developed into a very serious state, then there is nothing you can do.

This year, winter.

Zhao Xin returned to Tokyo City.

The news of Zhao Xin’s recovery of Yinzhou, Xiazhou, Youzhou and Longzhou had already spread throughout the entire Tokyo City.

to be frank!
Before this, who could have imagined that their Song Dynasty could achieve such an unprecedented victory?
It felt like Zhao Xin’s entire image suddenly became taller.

In the past, many people may have thought that Zhao Xin was merely favored.

If they were the only son of an official, they could do whatever they wanted.

however……

Facts have proved that Zhao Xin is not just favored.

After winning the battle, Li Yuan’s army deliberately passed through the city.

of course!

This was all proposed by him and his father.

The team went from the west gate Daliang Gate to the east gate Wangchun Gate, passing directly through the city from west to east.

Then his father and other ministers all went up to the Xuande Gate, the south gate of the Song Dynasty imperial city, to review the troops.

Marching in step, because we practice it almost every day.

For example, after training, when we go back to have a meal together.

So alignment has almost become an instinctive reaction.

There is not even any need for any additional training.

The people of Tokyo must have known about the military parade in advance. On the day of the parade, the streets were completely deserted. The sounds of “one, two, one, two, one, two, three, four” rang out.

Everyone was immediately infected by Li Yuanjun’s spirit and vigor.

All the people, including the elderly, children, and even some shop assistants, stopped working and ran out.

Zhao Xin also rode alone on a warhorse.

First, salute his father.

And he said: “The Li Yuan army has all gathered! Please give me your instructions, father!”

Zhao Zhen also had to shout: “Begin!”

Zhao Xin then let the Li Yuan army pass through Xuande Gate in groups.

When it was almost halfway through, they sang, “If the motherland is invaded…”

People like the Empress, Madam Miao, Chen Yuanyuan, and his four concubines were also at the Xuande Gate.

The Queen was quite surprised that she was invited to go, but…

When she saw Chen Yuanyuan and several concubines also going there, Empress Cao seemed to understand.

He joked with Miao: “I was wondering why you wanted me to come and see it, and you even specifically asked me to attend. It turns out you wanted Yuanyuan to see it.”

When Chen Yuanyuan heard the Empress say this, she looked embarrassed.

But it’s true!

This is very possible.

this day……

All the women praised Zhao Xin in front of Chen Yuanyuan.

Praise Zhao Xin for his bravery and extraordinary ability.

However, Zhao Xin has obviously grown taller, become darker, and even seems to have become a little thinner.

This made Madam Miao feel very distressed.

When Zhao Huirou saw that Zhao Xin was still alive, she said, “Luckily, you’re back alive!”

I was almost beaten up by Madam Miao.

She scolded: “As the eldest sister, how can you say such things!”

Zhao Huirou just wanted to say, wasn’t that what Zu Xinglai always said to her in the past?
My sister is so partial!
It was just a very simple military parade.

In order to keep it secret, Zhao Xin didn’t even show his cannons and muskets.

however……

Even so, it is enough for the market to talk about for a whole day.

The main purpose of Zhao Xin holding this military parade is actually just one thing, which is to hope that those who are interested in joining the army in the future will come to me to sign up.

The effect is obviously very significant!
Because the next day.

The Institute of Scholars, Farmers, Merchants and Industrialists was immediately packed with people.

Even some of those who originally served in the imperial guards couldn’t help but want to change jobs.

Because to be honest, there is really no future in being a member of the Imperial Guard.

You can only receive a fixed salary, but if you follow His Royal Highness Prince Yu, things might be different.

If things go well, we might even be able to find a “founding hero”.

At the very least, he was still a founding father of a country.

Of course!
Benefits and risks coexist.

If I followed His Royal Highness Prince Yu and died on the battlefield, that would be another matter.

However, even so, there is never a shortage of people in this world who dare and are willing to take risks.

When Zhao Xin returned from the military parade, he said to everyone around him: “It’s time to boost the martial virtues of the Song Dynasty.”

At first, no one understood why the military parade was necessary and why it was so troublesome.

They originally thought that they had won a victory and wanted to show off in front of everyone.

Until Zhao Xin said these words.

Only then did I suddenly understand the intention of His Royal Highness Prince Yu.

then……

When Li Yuan’s army returned to Xuchang, they held another military parade.

But this time, it is mainly for their son, their parents and relatives to watch.

……

Scholars, Farmers, Merchants and Industrialists Hall.

“Excuse me…are you looking for anyone who holds an official position?”

A young man who is twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old this year, whose original goal was to pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi. However, twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old can no longer be considered a young man.

He should be considered an uncle, and he also asked the receptionist in the Scholars, Farmers, Merchants and Industrialists Hall.

The receptionist also asked: “What are you good at?”

The other party said: “I am not very good at studying.”

This is true.

If that was possible, there would be no need to take the path of official support.

His current position is the Chief Clerk of the Imperial Household Department.

It’s better than many people.

only……

This position doesn’t have much development prospects.

Afterwards, the other party took out some articles he had written about the shortcomings of military equipment based on what he had seen and heard in the General’s Office, hoping to attract Zhao Xin’s attention.

The receptionist didn’t say much.

I simply collected the other party’s article, gave them a form to fill out, and after they finished filling it out, I told them how long it would take to get a reply.

Only then did Zhang Qie walk out of the Institute of Scholars, Farmers, Merchants and Artisans.

His cousin, Zhang Dun, soon learned that the other party had gone to the Scholars, Farmers, Merchants and Industrialists Institute.

He asked, “You are not going to take the imperial examination?!”

Zhang Qie also replied: “Brother, I am not as good as you. You are very intelligent, good at writing, and have a straightforward personality. If you insist on taking the exam… it is just a waste of time.”

“I think that this battle, Your Highness Prince Yu, is just the beginning, and the Liao Kingdom will definitely not turn a blind eye to our Song Dynasty’s recapture of Yinzhou and other places. If I can work under the command of Your Highness Prince Yu, it might be better.”

“Besides, after the Hengshan area is conquered, someone will definitely be needed to manage it. I might be able to go.”

Zhang Dun, who was only in his teens at the time, also said: “But the northwest is very dangerous!”

Zhang Qie said, “You have to go because it’s dangerous. If it’s not dangerous, how can you show your ability? You are more qualified than me, so just focus on the imperial examination.”

Zhang Dun thought about it and said immediately: “Then I won’t take the imperial examination. It only takes three years. The waiting time is too long. If I go, will His Royal Highness Prince Yu accept me?”

Zhang Qie was embarrassed, “Don’t do anything rash! What if my uncle finds out?”

Zhang Dun also said: “Don’t worry, my father is so happy that I can follow His Royal Highness Prince Yu. It’s just… I can only write articles, but who in Tokyo City can’t write articles?”

After hearing what the other party said, Zhang Qie just wanted to beat him up.

I won’t!
……

And on Zhao Xin’s side.

When I get home, I naturally have to wash myself thoroughly to wash off all the dirt on my body.

But the servants who were serving were exhausted.

Finally, he changed into dry clothes and came out to reunite with his wives and concubines.

Zhao Xin put on the new clothes and raised her hands, saying in surprise: “This dress unexpectedly fits me well! I thought that after I came back, I would not be able to wear my old clothes. I’m afraid I’ll have to make do with them for ten days or half a month until the new clothes are made.”

The personal servant beside Chen Yuanyuan also immediately rushed to say: “Your Highness, you don’t know, the princess knew that your Highness might grow taller when he returned, so she prepared it for your Highness early in the morning. Moreover, many parts of this dress were made by the princess herself.”

Chen Yuanyuan also immediately stopped the servant and said angrily, “Why are you talking so much? What do you think, Your Highness? Is it suitable?”

As he said this, he came forward and helped Zhao Xin to feel her clothes to see if they fit.

Zhao Xin then hugged the other person and said, “Yuanyuan really made the right choice in marrying me! But you are not as tall as me now!”

He put his arms around her waist so tightly that Chen Yuanyuan almost fell backwards.

Chen Yuanyuan then said, “Your Highness! They are all watching.”

Zhao Xin said: “It’s okay, let them see, let them envy!”

then……

Zhao Xin hugged him closely, sniffing the fragrance of his hair. After a while, he said, “When I was away, I asked you to take care of the whole family. Thank you for your hard work.”

it’s over…

Chen Yuanyuan started crying.

(End of this chapter)