For the ancient people who were accustomed to working at sunrise and resting at sunset, nightfall meant the end of the day. Of course, in some big cities with night markets, there are also tourists at night. But this kind of city is rare!

In the process of hurrying, if you find a random town to rest, there will naturally be no night market. Even the inn where you stay seems to be very simple. In such a town, dark means the end of the day.

It's just that tonight's night seems to be good, with the stars shining and the moon hanging high. Even if it's not a full moon, the streets of the town tonight can make it easy to walk. But even so, the street is very quiet.

Zhao Xiaoxi, who had been on the road for a day, took Mei Jian's four daughters and Wang Yuyan to stay at this inn. After dinner, Zhao Xiaoxi did not let the four girls accompany him, but let them rest well.

This kind of rushing process is undoubtedly very fortunate. Once you toss it at night, I'm afraid that someone won't be able to get up tomorrow. Besides, with one more Wang Yuyan, Zhao Xiaoxi also needs to avoid something.

On this afternoon's hurried, Zhao Xiaoxi was observing Wang Yuyan's expression. From beginning to end, Wang Yuyan behaved very normally. But the more this is the case, the more bottomless Zhao Xiaoxi's heart becomes, and he feels that this is not in line with the character of Wang Yuyan in his cognition.

With this confusion, Zhao Xiaoxi also seemed a little sleepless. Eventually, I got up and went to the courtyard of the inn, hoping to calm down. First, let's consider Wang Yuyan's true meaning, and second, let's also think about the next thing.

After the martial arts conference ended, the history he knew was almost gone. Next, Cho Hyo-seok needs to spend his energy. Presumably, it is a major event in the army and officialdom to reserve strength.

If his memory is not wrong, that imperial grandmother is afraid that time is running out, which means that the cousin who currently trusts him will truly end the days of being checked and balanced, and become the true Supreme of the Nine Kings.

For Zhao Xu, this is something he has longed for many years. Even if he acted as an intermediary, the pair of grandparents improved a lot of antagonistic situations. But Zhao Xiaoxi still knows that the two are in the concept of governance. There is still a big difference.

One forge ahead. I want to complete my father's unfinished changes. One saw that the Great Song Dynasty was strong and middle-class, and devoted himself to cultivation and stability in the world. Both of these ideas are reasonable in Zhao Xiaoxi's opinion, but he can't persuade anyone to make concessions.

The cousin seemed to value his opinion. He could fulfill his father's unfulfilled wishes. But it was a promise he made when he became emperor. It is this that is understood. Zhao Xiaoxi's imperial grandmother has always controlled military power and financial power.

Without these two things, Zhao Xu would no longer want to do anything to crusade after Xing. It's also powerless. But for Zhao Xu, who yearns to become a Ming Jun, these two things are what he cares about the most.

Although the cavalry army controlled by Zhao Xiaoxi currently belongs to the emperor's faction. But everyone knows that the number of cavalry is very limited, and the regular army of the cavalry has only exceeded 10,000 so far. Such a cavalry, compared with other armies of the Great Song Dynasty, is undoubtedly too small in number.

As for the current Praetorian Guards in the Imperial City, in order to show sincerity, the commander of the Imperial City's Soldiers and Horses Division was replaced by a general valued by Zhao Xu. The commander of the forbidden army in the imperial city who protects the inner palace is still a person loyal to the Empress Dowager Gao.

In the face of the imperial grandmother's power to protect herself, or if she didn't want Zhao Xu to make mistakes when she was young, there were still many checks and balances. Zhao Xiaoxi can also understand that this imperial grandmother can also be described as well-intentioned.

It is a pity that although Zhao Xu ascended the throne as a young man, he was very assertive. Even if he knew that the existence of Empress Dowager Gao controlled the courtiers for him, he didn't like to be constrained.

The reason is very simple, Zhao Xu has always thought that he is the emperor, and the whole world is his. And he asked himself, he would not corrupt the ancestral foundation, and the Empress Dowager Gao restrained him like this, to a certain extent, she did not believe in his ability to be a king.

If the empress dowager, the most powerful empress dowager in the Song Dynasty, dies, Zhao Xiaoxi doesn't know what will become of Zhao Xu without the restraint of the tight spell. Will you still trust him as much as you do now?

The king's heart is moody, and Zhao Xiaoxi never puts too many expectations on Zhao Xu's trust in him. This is also the reason why Zhao Xiaoxi is currently the general of Wuwei, or Bu Yige has been in the underground development.

In addition, he also formed a cavalry unit in the name of horse bandits outside the pass, and constantly sent members of the military department to join it. Even on the southeast coast, his big naval strategy is steadily advancing.

All this can be described as cautious, because there is a way back. Because he doesn't know what Zhao Xu, who really rules the world, will do. Once he turns his face and doesn't recognize people, what does Zhao Hyo-seok need to do!

Although it is popular in these years that 'the king wants the minister to die, and the minister has to die', Zhao Xiaoxi knows very well that when that day comes, he will not sit still. Even if he goes against Zhao Xu, he will not be willing to die by the neck.

It's just that Zhao Xiaoxi knows very well that he now needs the identity of the prince of this county, and he also needs the trust of Zhao Xu, the emperor. With these two identities, he will be much more convenient in many things.

Fortunately, most of the officials he is subduing now are in a latent state. Few people know that when he formed the Buyi Pavilion and the Military Department, he was selecting controllable officials to subdue.

In addition to these officials themselves, who they are loyal to, the imperial court also does not know their relationship with Zhao Xiaoxi. In addition to the layout of officialdom, Zhao Xiaoxi is even more concerned about the infiltration of the army.

Thinking of this, looking at the direction of the capital, Zhao Xiaoxi also sighed: "Cousin, I hope we don't have to kill each other." After all, I care about brotherhood with you! ”

For this cousin, Zhao Xiaoxi has always thought about seizing the imperial power in the hope that after his death. never thought that while he was alive, he would take away his country. After all, Zhao Xu is still an assertive king.

Even if he acted impulsively, Zhao Xu had at least worked hard for the Great Song Dynasty. Under his rule, the Great Song Dynasty also got some opportunities for revitalization, forcing Xishana to beg for peace. It has also increased the national strength a lot!

What really made the Great Song Dynasty go downhill was the little cousin who replaced Zhao Xu. After defeating the foundation laid by Zhao Xu, he was carried away by some small victories, which directly plunged the Northern Song Dynasty into a state of destruction.

Just in Zhao Hyo-seok's mind, he could think of history. Suddenly heard a slight footsteps, and when Zhao Xiaoxi turned his head, he found that Wang Yuyan had appeared at the other end of the courtyard.

Compared with Wang Yuyan's calm face during the day, Wang Yuyan at this moment has a sad look on her face. Even when she walked to the end of the yard at this moment, she didn't notice Zhao Xiaoxi, who was watching her at the moment.

Looking at Wang Yuyan, who was looking at the moonlight like water with a sad face, Zhao Xiaoxi, who didn't know what she was thinking. suddenly saw that Wang Yuyan, who was looking up at the starry sky, began to shed bright tears.

Seeing Wang Yuyan at this moment, Zhao Xiaoxi felt that this was the emotion that Wang Yuyan should show. How could it be so much injured that nothing happened? will secretly cry, indicating that she is really hurt.

Realizing this, Zhao Xiaoxi lowered his vigilance against Wang Yuyan a little and coughed softly. Soon I saw that Wang Yuyan, who bowed her head like a frightened rabbit, immediately panicked and said, "Who?" ”

Wang Yuyan, who quickly wiped away her tears, looked at Zhao Xiaoxi, who came from the other side of the courtyard, and also looked a little surprised. suddenly realized that her crying was afraid that the other party would see it, and immediately lowered her head quickly.

Zhao Xiaoxi, who walked towards Wang Yuyan, quickly said, "Miss Wang, haven't you slept so late?" ”

Seeing that Zhao Xiaoxi didn't mention her crying, Wang Yuyan suppressed the sadness in her heart, squeezed out a smile and said, "Maybe I'm a little unaccustomed to living outside, so I can't sleep." Brother Zhao, didn't you sleep too? ”

Looking at Wang Yuyan's barely squeezed smile, Zhao Xiaoxi suddenly said: "I'm thinking about something, come out and enjoy the moonlight." In the dead of night, people will truly find themselves. ”

Wang Yuyan was slightly stunned when she said this, and she didn't know how to answer. Zhao Xiaoxi smiled and said, "Miss Wang, since you are not sleepy, how about chatting with me?" Speaking of which, this is the third time we've met. ”

Take the lead and walk to the octagonal tea pavilion in the courtyard, looking at the moonlight scattered around the pavilion, this pavilion also looks particularly poetic. Although she didn't understand why Zhao Xiaoxi appeared, Wang Yuyan followed quietly.

There was no need for Zhao Xiaoxi's orders, Wang Yuyan sat down very ladylikely. Looking at Zhao Xiaoxi's slightly meaningful eyes, Wang Yuyan rarely showed a trace of nervousness, until Zhao Xiaoxi quickly looked away.

As if homely, he said: "Miss Wang, I still remember that the first time we met was in the apricot forest. I was very curious at the time, you seem to be weak and quiet, and you are very kind and polite to other people. Why are you hostile to me? ”

Hearing Zhao Xiaoxi mention this, Wang Yuyan blushed and said, "Brother Zhao, I have never been hostile to you. It's just that Yu Yan felt that Brother Zhao's identity was too mysterious, and she was worried that you had other intentions.

And at that time, Brother Zhao said his words, I didn't know his true nature, and my heart was on him. Naturally, I don't like people to slander him, but it's really ridiculous to think about it now! ”

remembered that Zhao Xiaoxi told her at that time that Murong Fu pretended to be a Western Xia warrior and attacked him. Wang Yuyan felt that with her understanding of her cousin, it was impossible for her to act so unsightly. Even if she understands that the Dou Zhuan Star Shift is unique to the Murong family.

But at that time, in Wang Yuyan's opinion, it must have been Zhao Xiaoxi who was jealous of his cousin's prestige in the rivers and lakes, and deliberately created some incidents to slander Murong Fu. It not only dealt a blow to Murong Fu's reputation, but also enhanced his prestige.

It's just that now that I think about it, Wang Yuyan also thinks that how could she be so stupid at that time. For this cousin who is gentle on the surface, he has completely lost his due vigilance. It seems that Zhao Hyo-seok was right before, she is a spoiled stupid child! (To be continued......)