In the imperial study, Zhao Hong motioned for Zhou Ping to sit down, and asked softly:

"Big brother, did you come to me for something?"

Nothing to do is not to go to the Three Treasures Hall. His eldest brother is a man of great opportunity, and he will not look for him for no reason.

"Your Majesty, there is a military situation from the north, in the battle of Sanfeng Mountain, the Tatar army broke more than 100,000 Jin troops, and only 8,000 cavalry of the loyal and filial piety army fled into Bianliang City. The elite of the Jin country is lost, and it is not far from the death of the country. ”

Zhou Ping presented the report, and Zhao Hong read it carefully and nodded lightly.

Jin Guo avoided Torre, but not the blizzard. Being able to survive 8,000 cavalry is already a good ending.

"Your Majesty, the two rivers are in secret report, Wokotai led the troops to retreat north, and the two rivers are empty, which is a good opportunity to use troops. Your Majesty, do you want to move your army north at this moment and restore the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun in one fell swoop? ”

In Zhou Ping's eyes, there was a trace of blazing heat that could not be concealed.

In the first battle of Hanzhong, the Song army showed off its martial arts and played the martial spirit of the Song people. When the crowd was excited, it seemed that it was possible to go one step further and restore the two rivers.

"Northern Expedition?"

Zhao Hong was stunned for a moment, then shook his head gently.

"The queen mother's deadline is approaching, and I can't get out; Although the Battle of Hanzhong was a complete victory, our army suffered huge casualties, and the soldiers needed to be repaired; Shaanxi is in tatters, and it will take time to recover. The Northern Expedition was a national war, and it could not be hasty, and it was difficult to make a trip without more than half a year to prepare. ”

It seems that this is the purpose of Zhou Ping's visit today.

However, he apparently let him down.

Feeling that Zhao Hong seemed to be a little excited, Zhou Ping was also slightly stunned.

In the Hanzhong War, the emperor won the hearts of all the people, and the cohesion of the Great Song Dynasty was extraordinary. Especially the younger generation of the Great Song Dynasty, as well as the generals and soldiers in the army, all regarded Zhao Hong as a saint from heaven and the leader in their minds.

At this time, if the emperor raised his arms and shouted the Northern Expedition, the subjects of the world would not respond to the call, and everyone would swear to follow.

As for the various excuses that the emperor said, they can be overcome. Waiting for the Northern Expedition in autumn, there is still half a year to go, whether it is the repair of the soldiers or the preparation of grain and grass, it should be enough.

The emperor won't be like Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty, after getting Longwang Shu, Wangfeng resting his heart, right?

"Your Majesty, the emperor's eldest son is eight years old and is now studying at Zishantang, but he seems to prefer to practice archery with guns and sticks. This seems to be something wrong. ”

Zhou Ping quickly changed the subject.

"What's wrong with that? Practicing archery with guns and sticks can not only strengthen the body, but also promote the perfection of character. It's not enough to just be able to read, Huizong Qinzong, and the lessons of the previous emperor, aren't they deep enough? ”

"Yes, yes, what Your Majesty said is very true! But ......"

Zhou Ping shook his head and said solemnly:

"Your Majesty's martial arts are impressive, the horse is stepping on Yanran, and the wolf is invincible. But His Majesty is the king of Zhongxing, and he has to get rid of the border troubles. But when it comes to the next king, there will be far more civil governance than martial arts, and it is necessary to take both civil and military considerations. ”

Zhou Ping's words made Zhao Hong ponder for a moment, and then nodded.

"Uncle Guo bothered. If Uncle Guo has something to do in the future, he will play it directly. I know how to teach the princes. ”

Cloud and mountain fog cover, this is Zhou Ping's purpose today.

"Panic! Retire! ”

Zhou Ping respectfully retreated, and Zhao Hong's gaze withdrew from his back and shook his head gently.

People's hearts are different. However, Zhou Ping is too anxious.

Perhaps, he is just reminding himself that Zhao Quan is his eldest son, and he needs to cultivate and pay attention to it.

"Dong Songchen, go out for a walk with me."

Feeling a little depressed, Zhao Hong stood up and walked out of the imperial study.

Aimlessly, I unconsciously arrived at the Ciyuan Palace, and saw from a distance that Li Weiming was sitting on a chair, seemingly in a daze at the pines and cypresses outside the hall.

Seeing Zhao Hong coming, Li Weiming bowed lightly, and his joy and anger were invisible.

"Only name, I heard that King Xia emigrated overseas. Are you worried about them? ”

Zhao Hong stopped Dong Songchen's singing, walked up to Li Weiming, and sat down on the chair next to her.

Li Weiming nodded, didn't say anything, and didn't even look at Zhao Hong.

"Don't worry. I'll tell you, and they'll be safe. ”

Thinking that Li Weiming was concerned about the chaos, Zhao Hong gently persuaded Li Weiming.

Li Weiming remained silent and still didn't say a word.

"What's wrong with you? Sick? ”

Zhao Hong was a little surprised, and went to touch Li Weiming's forehead, but was separated by the other party's arm.

"It's nothing, it's just a little uneasy."

Li Weiming finally spoke, his tone was flat, and his expression seemed to have a hint of disgust.

Li Weiming's expression, Zhao Hong saw it in his eyes and retrieved his arm.

"Do you want me to stay with you that night?"

Speaking of which, he and Li Weiming have not been close for a long time.

"No, I'm not feeling well these days, you can take care of yourself."

Sure enough, Li Weiming's reaction was cold.

Zhao Hong nodded, the two were silent for a few minutes, Zhao Hong stood up and said softly.

"Well, you have a good rest. I'll go see the Queen Mother first. ”

Zhao Hong left, Li Weiming was still immovable, as if nothing had happened just now.

Zhao Hong stepped forward silently, his brows furrowed, and Dong Songchen behind him followed closely and whispered:

"Your Majesty, King Xia and Duke Xia came to see each other a while ago, and a few people said something. Later, King Xia, Li Zhongge and others went overseas, and Concubine Xian was even more unhappy. ”

"What did they say?"

Zhao Hong didn't look back, but his steps were a little slower.

"Back to Your Majesty, King Xia chanted some of Li Yu's words, what "the carved fence and jade masonry should still be there, but Zhu Yan changed", and "the most hasty resignation temple day, the teaching workshop still plays a parting song" and so on. Concubine Xian didn't get involved, but she didn't participate in the rewards of the Queen Mother and the old princess. ”

"The country is deep!"

Zhao Hong shook his head and unconsciously entered the imperial study.

Picking up a pencil and drawing a small circle on the map of Shaanxi, Zhao Hong returned to his chair and sat down.

The Song army seems to have restored Western Xia and Shaanxi, but it is still far from being circled on all the maps of China on the wall.

Zhao Hong sat down and looked at the pile of folds on the table, his brows still locked.

"The Queen Mother has always been in good health, and she rewarded the palace people that day, how did she get sick?"

Yang Guizhi's condition should be a cerebral hemorrhage in later generations. In addition, Yang Guizhi is very old, and if he has this disease, it is not certain whether he can wake up or not. Even if I wake up, I'm afraid I won't be able to last a few days.

"Back to Your Majesty, the military situation of the great victory in Hanzhong came that day, the palace was full of joy, the queen mother and the concubines rewarded, Yang Guiyi came late, and it seemed that she had drunk wine. The Queen Mother said a few words to Yang Guiyi. The Queen Mother is very old, and the Imperial Doctor also said that the Queen Mother is a natural number, and Yang Shou is about to arrive. ”

Dong Songchen is obviously very clear about the situation in the palace.

"Does Yang Guiyi often go out to drink?"

Zhao Hong was furious. A fire in the backyard is the most infuriating and intolerable.

"Back to Your Majesty, Yang Guiyi seems to have been to the famous poetry club in Lin'an City. These months have been a bit of a big overhead. The Queen Mother may have been angry with her because she had spent too much money and traveled excessively. ”

"How much does it cost? Who is taking care of the princess? ”

Zhao Hong asked subconsciously.

can make Yang Guizhi angry, which shows that the cost is not low.

"Back to Your Majesty, in the past few months, Yang Guiyi has been around 200 per month. Several famous restaurants in Lin'an City seem to owe a lot. The princess is brought by several other mothers and the old princess. ”

"200 times! Is she crazy? ”

Zhao Hong's heart was shocked, and the pencil in his hand slapped on the table.

Several concubines in the palace have a monthly income of about 100 yuan, and they don't cost money for food and clothing. I spend an extra 200 yuan a month, and I am still in debt.

No wonder Yang Guizhi was furious. What is this Yang Yi doing?

"Your Majesty, it's not that slaves are talkative. Yang Guiyi likes extravagance, often goes out of the palace to get drunk, and the princess does not take care of it. Up and down the government and the opposition, there was a lot of discussion. Your Majesty is still ......"

"Your Majesty, so you are here."

Before Dong Songchen's words were finished, Yang Yi pushed open the door of the study and came in, his face flushed.

"You go out for a while, I have something to say to Your Majesty."

Seeing Dong Songchen, Yang Yi's face turned pale.

Zhao Hong waved his hand, Dong Songchen retreated, and the door was closed.

"Where have you been? Why is it full of alcohol? ”

Sure enough, the smell of alcohol on Yang Yi's body could not be concealed.

"I was so flustered that I went out to drink some wine."

Yang Yi sat down, she looked at Zhao Hong, and forced out a smile.

"Your Majesty, I have something to ask you."

"If you ask for anything or not, you can say it and see if I can do it."

Zhao Hong was a little surprised. Yang Yi lowered his head and begged him, which was really rare.

After being separated for so long, she didn't even ask how she was doing, which made him subconsciously a little disappointed.

"Your Majesty, give me Deoksugung Palace. I want to read books and poems, and I want to find a quiet place. ”

Yang Yi couldn't wait and said it directly.

"What? Deoksugung Palace? ”

Zhao Hong was surprised, and looked at Yang Yi incredulously.

"Deoksugung Palace is a royal palace, how can it be given to others? Besides, you are a harem concubine and should live in the palace, how can you go to Deoksugung Palace? ”

Even his heir mother Yu and the Queen Mother Yang Guizhi didn't dare to make such a request, this Yang Yi, what is she going to do?

Does she still know that she is a harem concubine?

Sexual extravagance and love of wine, Zhou Ping's words appeared in Zhao Hong's heart at the right time.

"Your Majesty, Deshou Palace is just a palace that has been destroyed for most of its time, and it was not Qin Hui's mansion back then, so it's not a big deal. Your Majesty, I beg you, give it to me. ”

Yang Yi endured his irritability and continued to plead with Zhao Hong.

She has never done this before.

"Yang Yi, don't mess around! Deoksugung Palace is a state official weapon, and it really can't be. ”

Zhao Hong shook his head and rejected Yang Yi's plea.

He is not a domineering president, and he can charge a phone card or bus card of 100 million. Don't talk about Deshou Palace, even if it is an ordinary mansion, he can't give it lightly, especially the special status of the harem concubines, and the taste of fake public and private affairs is too obvious.

Moreover, he has always advocated frugality in the palace, and in doing so, is it not contrary to his purpose?

"Your Majesty, in your heart, isn't it better than a dilapidated mansion? Is it because I am old and decrepit, or does Your Majesty like the new and hate the old? ”

was rejected by Zhao Hong, Yang Yi couldn't hold his face, and blurted out.

"Yang Yi, you've drunk too much, go down and wake up the bar. Come on, send the mother back! ”

Zhao Hong's face also became stiff.

He didn't like Yang Yi to talk to himself like this. The vulgarity that was inadvertently revealed made him really unacceptable.

"I don't have to sober up, I'm sober! You men, stealing fishy cats, eating from the bowl and looking at the pot, there is not a single good thing! ”

Yang Yi sneered, and the words he said made Zhao Hong stunned.

"Yang Yi, do you need to evaluate my life?"

Zhao Hong's anger rose, and his heart was half cold.

These harsh and vulgar words came out of Yang Yi's mouth, which shocked him.

He is not an ordinary person, he is the son of the Great Song Dynasty, he is only four or five harem concubines, does he also need others to judge?

"I don't want to judge you, you don't care about me in the future!"

Yang Yi grabbed the door and left, and Dong Songchen, who had just come in, was pushed aside, "Oh" took a few steps back, and almost fell.

"Fuck off! You dog minion! ”

Yang Yi scolded and left.

"I don't know what to say!"

Zhao Hong was annoyed, his face was ugly, and he leaned heavily on the back of the chair.