The emperor personally issued a military order, although it was a joke, but Zhao Kai, who was blocked, had nothing to say.

The atmosphere in the hall eased down for a while, and Zhao Huan asked for a while about the situation of Zhao Ji and the brothers in the Five Kingdoms, but as he expected, the more the Song army won the battle, the better these imperial relatives and nobles who were left unpaid attention to on the banks of the Heishui River.

Since Zhao Huan escaped, the Jin people have become more and more closely guarded near the Five Kingdoms City, and many Song people have been watched, and the prince and the emperor are guarded all the time, and if they want to learn to escape with Zhao Huan, don't think about it.

Although Zhao Huan and these people do not have real family affection, this identity has been used for a long time, and he has long recognized himself as the emperor of the Song Dynasty, and he has a moral responsibility for these relatives and families. Hearing that everyone's situation has improved, they no longer need to be looked at like slaves, and they are in a good mood for a while.

Seeing his happy face, the attendants in the palace were also overjoyed.

When Zhao Huan announced the passing of the meal, a group of chamberlains and palace maids were busy wearing flowers and butterflies, and the cups and cups were about to come up.

Seeing Zhao Kai and Zhao Huan looking at more than 100 dishes in a daze, Zhao Huan raised his glass and invited: "I am not usually so luxurious, but thinking that the two younger brothers have not seen the customs of their homeland for too long, this imperial meal has not been used for a long time, so I have the right to be generous like this." ”

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Shu's face was full of sincerity, and Zhao Kai also thanked him first, and then raised his glass and smiled: "This glass of wine, I still don't have to let anyone, I drink it myself." ”

Then raise your glass.

As soon as this move came out, Zhao Shu's face was colorless, and he couldn't grasp the chopsticks in his hand and fell to the ground.

Zhao Huan was angry at first, knowing that Zhao Kai was deliberately sneering, but after a while, his face was as usual, and he only stared at Zhao Kai and said, "Does the third brother still hold a grudge against the past?" ”

Zhao Kai's expression was indifferent, and he replied, "How dare my brother." ”

"Hey! You've already dared. ”

Zhao Kai said just now. Obviously, it is the story of Longde Palace back then. Not only the brothers involved knew it in their hearts, but even Han Xiaojiao and the others who rushed to serve also knew it in their hearts.

After the Emperor Taishang was placed under house arrest in Longde Palace, Zhao Huan once went to visit, Zhao Ji was drinking and feasting, and when he saw Zhao Huan coming, he was also happy in his heart, and immediately ordered Zhao Huan to sit down. Then he ordered someone to pour wine and persuade him.

Zhao Huan originally wanted to drink, but suddenly remembered the advice of his close ministers, so he only pushed his body unwell and did not drink it. And Zhao Ji first persuaded him again and again, and only later did he suddenly realize when he saw his son being beaten to death and not drinking.

Seeing Zhao Ji's miserable face, Zhao Huan was also uncomfortable in his heart, and at this moment, Zhao Kai rushed out from the side and raised the wine glass in front of Zhao Huan's eyes. Drink it all. Then he laughed and said: "The son is thirsty, and the father and the emperor have rewarded the son with this cup of wine." ”

Zhao Huan only knew at this time that King Yun had been in the Taishang Palace. And in front of the other party, he was so embarrassed to lose points and lose face in front of his father.

After leaving the palace, he issued a strict decree to demolish the flying bridge leading to the palace in the Yunwang Mansion, and forbade idlers to enter and leave the Longde Palace at will.

This incident was in an uproar back then, and if it weren't for the fact that Jin Bing would soon attack again and divert the attention of the government and the opposition, there would have been an uproar.

At this time, Zhao Kai mentioned this matter in front of him, but he clearly embarrassed Zhao Huan, saying that he would not take him, the eldest brother, the emperor, in his eyes.

If you change the previous Zhao Huan, you will definitely be angry because the other party is better than you everywhere, and then you don't put yourself in your eyes, but at this time, Zhao Huan has already established the image of the hero in the hearts of the people, not only is he full of confidence, but the subordinates around him also have great confidence in him.

Before Zhao Huan could attack, Fei Lun and the others had already stepped forward, hugged their fists and said: "King Yun is rude in front of the king, and there are many rebellious words. Please punish Your Majesty. ”

"Stand down, all of you, and serve outside the temple."

"Your Majesty?"

"Stand down!"

Under Zhao Huan's strict order, not only Fei Lun and the others withdrew, but also the Banzhi guards and attendants who were lined up around the corner of the hall all withdrew.

For a while, only three brothers were left in the palace of Nuoda.

King Su Zhao Shu has always been honest, but when he saw Zhao Huan having such a seizure, he became more and more frightened, so he only knelt down in front of Zhao Huan and begged: "Big brother...... The third brother has no complaints, but the eldest brother remembers that he has worked hard all the way and suffered from madness, so please don't punish him. Zhao Huan smiled slightly and replied: "He is not crazy, he wants to be the emperor, and he is not convinced to be in this position." ”

Such heart-wrenching words, even when King Yun was the most powerful, did not say it so face-to-face, as soon as Zhao Huan's words came out, Zhao Kai and Zhao Shu both looked miserable, and the emperor spoke like this, obviously not leaving Zhao Kai a way to live.

But I heard Zhao Huan say again: "I used to be no better than the third child, calligraphy, calligraphy and painting, poetry and songs, the third child is better than me, and I chase my father." But the third child, can the world be governed by calligraphy and painting? ”

Zhao Kai knew that he was not lucky, but his courage became more and more powerful, and he stiffened his neck and said: "You should rule by virtue." ”

"Is my father immoral? Or is it that I have lost my morality, so that the mountains and rivers have fallen? ”

Seeing that Zhao Kai was speechless, Zhao Huan pressed forward step by step, and sneered: "Is Emperor Taizong immoral?" Hit by an arrow in the neck, what about Emperor Zhenzong? Emperor Renzong ruled the world for forty years, but as a result, Yuan Hao and thieves rebelled against a large area of rivers and mountains, and also called the emperor, and the big demon had no way at all. Until my father and son became prisoners of Chu, and the emperors of my dynasty for a hundred years ruled the country with virtue, did not scold people with words, and did not kill scholars, the result is still like this, third brother, have you ever thought about it? ”

The more he spoke, the angrier he became, and shouted outside, "Bring me a sword." ”

Fei Lun entered in response, drew his sword while running, and said with a cruel smile: "Your Majesty wants the ministers to serve? ”

Zhao Huan first shook his head, and then reprimanded: "Leave the sword behind, you go out!" ”

Fei Lun was stunned, but he didn't dare to disobey his order, so he honestly unsheathed his sword, carefully presented it on the table, and then bowed and withdrew.

"Third brother, pick up the sword."

Zhao Kai didn't know Zhao Huan's intentions, but he subconsciously picked up the sword that emitted cold light.

Zhao Huan also pulled out the sword from his waist and said with a smile: "I came to teach you that if you want to be an emperor first, you must first be a man." ”

After that, he raised his head and said to Zhao Kai: "Come, you do it first." ”

Zhao Kai can also learn swords, and his swordsmanship was far superior to Zhao Huan back then, second only to the ninth brother Zhao Gou, when he saw Zhao Huan like this, he was secretly happy in his heart, and said in his heart: "This is embarrassing yourself." ”

He didn't dare to take anything seriously, Zhao Huan had already set up a prince, and all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were devoted to him, and it would not be his turn to stab the throne to death, and it would definitely cause civil strife, he was also the prince of the Song Dynasty in the end, and he was unwilling to trap himself in injustice.

Therefore, after a gesture, it only took fifty percent of the force, and the sound of the sword slashed obliquely, but it was not aimed at Zhao Huan's vital point.

Zhao Huan smiled loudly, and with a casual gesture, he had already blocked Zhao Kai's momentum, and then said, "Take out your real skills." ”

Zhao Kai was furious, and he couldn't care about it at the moment, and with a slash of the sword, he had already stabbed straight at Zhao Huan's chest. Zhao Huan didn't care, he only flipped the sword body with his hand, and slapped it heavily on Zhao Kailai's sword, Zhao Kai only felt that the tiger's head was sour and numb, and he couldn't hold it anymore, and the sword fell to the ground with a bang.

Zhao Huan put the long sword on the gold brick in the hall, crossed his waist with one hand, looked at Zhao Kai and said with a smile:

"Your sword moves are all skillful, and you can't fight the enemy at all. Since I returned to China, I have been practicing my strength for several years, equestrianism, archery, three personal expeditions, and the golden soldiers who fought fled from the wind. ”

Zhao Kai looked miserable, knowing that he had been defeated and lost, not only in the emperor's power, but in front of him, the cowardly and incompetent eldest brother back then, was by no means Wuxia Ameng.

If he still had doubts about Zhao Huan's so-called great achievements before meeting, at this moment, he was already convinced.

But I heard Zhao Huan say again: "Emperor Taizu established the country with martial arts, and once stained his robe with blood before Zhou Shizong's royal car, and fought on the battlefield for many years before he captured this great country. The descendants can only sit back and enjoy the success, losing the heroic style of their ancestors, but saying that it is the rule of benevolence. Jokes, in addition to benevolence, there is still a need for a sword!

I did this today, but it was not to humiliate you, you are a king of Yun, I only need one look to turn you into powder, one is not forbearance, and the other is to use this matter to give you an explanation, so that you can be convinced, and set an example for the kings of the clan. ”

Zhao Kai didn't know his intentions, but he was convinced that it was true, he had suffered enough, if it weren't for the anger that this big brother refused to take them back earlier, how could he dare to seriously compete with Zhao Huan.

Leaned down at the moment and replied, "Please show your majesty, and my brother will do it." ”

"Okay." Zhao Huan smiled with satisfaction, put the saber in, turned around and sat down, and then said:

"You and your fifth brother will also practice martial arts from now on, and I will set an example for my courtiers from now on. In the future, there is no need to get any poetry books, you can only read and write, and you can know the scriptures and history. And from now on, but with the practice of martial arts and serving in the army as the top priority, all the clan relatives are actually leading the army, and if they can't help it, they will follow the generals under my command to fight. ”

Zhao Kai was startled at this time, thinking that the emperor was still tempting, and hurriedly replied: "How dare my brother have such an extravagant hope." Zhao Huan smiled: "You just think that the leader of the clan is suspected of rebellion and rebellion." In fact, my military system is becoming stricter and stricter, more strict than that of previous generations, I can hand over the army to someone with a foreign surname to command, why do I have a surname but my own family? ”

He didn't have to say some things at this time, in fact, it was also a Chinese tradition to lead troops with aristocrats, but Confucianism became more and more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the nobles gradually became ashamed of leading troops. At the same time, the West is still leading the army with aristocrats, and it is not taboo. In fact, he not only wants to change the military system this time, which is clan control and prevention, and it is also an important agenda, and after the law is strict, there is no need to taboo nobles to become officers.

The situation of the Zhao and Song dynasties is different from that of the previous dynasties, the rule of culture is too long, at this time it is the war in the world, and it is necessary to use force, if it is peaceful for a long time in the future, and I am afraid that the Wenchen will overpower the generals and return to the weak old road, at this time they will set up rules, not only to improve the treatment of ordinary generals and soldiers, but also to all the children of the clan to become soldiers, which can more easily sweep away the accumulated shortcomings.

He was full of confidence, looked at the two princes who were standing at the foot of his stairs with their heads down, and said with a smile: "That's it, you don't have to worry about major national affairs, give me a good practice of martial arts and learn the art of war, and the rest of the brothers will come back in the future, and they will do the same." ”