In September of the eighth year of Shaoxing, not only the officials, but even the people of Lin'an got up very early on this day. This day was the day when Liu Chan officially canonized Zhao Ying as the crown prince, and since Zhao Jiankang ascended the throne, the Song Dynasty finally had its first crown prince.

Everyone knew that this was a symbol of the imminent stability of life, and everyone understood that the Song Dynasty would finally no longer have major turmoil. With the crown prince, it was clear to everyone that the Song Dynasty finally had a future.

The most important thing is that Zhao Ying is a descendant of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, not Taizong Zhao Guangyi. The humiliation that the Song Dynasty has suffered for a hundred years has not only been inflicted on the heads of the common people, but also on the heads of the royal family itself. The people of the Song Dynasty have lost hope for the descendants of Taizong, so it is better to let the descendants of Taizu ascend the throne. After all, Taizu is really capable of fighting.

The more the Song Dynasty failed in its foreign wars, the more the people missed Taizu Zhao Kuangyin. ，

In fact, even if Zhao Gou had a son, it would be difficult for the throne to fall on his own son. After Bianliang was breached, the people of the Song Dynasty lost hope in the royal family. They have already felt the incompetence of the century-old royal family, and feel that as long as the descendants of Zhao Guangyi sit on the throne, there is no hope for the future.

After the Song Dynasty moved south, the people's expectations for the descendants of Taizu reached a peak, believing that only by handing over the imperial power to Taizu's lineage could the country have a chance to revitalize.

Zhao Gou didn't know the wishes of the people below, and he wanted to pass on the throne to his descendants. But the will of the people cannot be violated, and the will of heaven cannot be violated, so when Zhao Gou's only son died, he had no queen.

The carriage that greeted the prince slowly walked through the street, and the people standing next to him stared at Zhao Ying on the car, they shouted the title of the prince, and they shouted their happiness. They hope that they will no longer suffer from the war in the future, and they hope that Zhao Ying can bring them hope.

The eyes of the people were full of longing and humility. Zhao Ming, who was standing in the carriage, saw tears in his eyes, he really understood the importance of himself as a prince for the first time, and understood what the people wanted for the first time.

The carriage finally arrived at the palace, and Zhao Ying dismounted and slowly walked towards the Zichen Palace. Ascending the steps step by step, it seemed that a thousand pounds of weight were weighing on him. Liu Chan's edict to establish the crown prince finally sounded: "I Shao Yingjun's life, since ancient times, the emperor has succeeded the heavens and established the imperial area, and will establish the Yuan Prince, Maolong Guoben, and take the Mianzong Society without borders." Since I ascended the throne, all military and government affairs must be administrative, and I have not been tired of working hard and dare not be self-indulgent. Xu Yinghong continued, dreamed of being conscientious all night, looking up to the ancestor Mo Lie Zhao, entrusted to the heavy, undertaking the celebration of the line, and ending in Yuanliang. There is the prince Zhao Ming, the grandson of Taizu VII, to which the providence belongs, the ceremony of the inspection, the submission of public opinion, the heaven and the earth, the temple, the society, the award, the crown prince, the east palace, with the unity of ten thousand years, with the heart of the four seas. Announce it to the world, and make it hear. ”

After the edict was read, Zhao Ying straightened his spine and walked towards the Zichen Hall step by step. Liu Chan and Baiguan looked at the young man who walked slowly from far and near, the young man with a tough look on his face, and the young man with bright eyes, his expression was full of joy. Zhao Jin's succession can be said to be the right time and place, and no one has any complaints about it.

Liu Chan looked happy because he could finally recruit in person. And after having the prince, political affairs can be handed over to the prince to handle. Anyway, Zhao Ying is his own family, and he is not mediocre, just after he welcomes back the queen, he will go to various places to play. What, do you think the prince will not be unwilling. You don't want to be a prince, the future of the country is not yours, then if you don't work now, do you have to do it in the future? Liu Chan has sufficient reasons to persuade Zhao Yuan, and he has enough experience, but it is easy to cultivate the prince's character too boldly. Liu Chan looked at Zhao Ying, and thought in his heart that when he persuaded the prince in the future, he should be more appropriate, because it was too rigid and easy to break.

And the officials are glad that the position of the prince has finally been determined, so they can install their own forces around the prince in the future. Zhao Gou repeatedly pulled on the position of the crown prince before, not only Zhao Ying was annoyed, but these ministers were also annoyed. Therefore, the ministers were also waiting and watching before, and did not bet on Zhao Ying. Now, there is no need to wait and see, direct investment is enough. The ministers had already begun to imagine how to get a good influence on the prince's side, and Qin Hui in particular thought about it the most.

After all the etiquette was over, Liu Chan helped up the kneeling Zhao Ying and said to him: "Prince, when you grow up, you have to take on the country that my Song Dynasty has laid down for a hundred years." ”

"The sons will live up to the love of their fathers." Zhao Ying bowed deeply to Liu Chan. Along the way, he saw all the longing eyes of the people, and also knew what the people wanted most now. What's more, he understands that all this stems from Liu Chan's canonization of him as the crown prince.

Therefore, Zhao Ying is very grateful to Liu Chan. Some of the complaints of the early years have also disappeared today. Zhao Xuan's teacher, his teacher has already told him everything. Although he didn't mind that Zhao Xuan continued to remain the prince, he was very satisfied with Liu Chan's approach. An emperor can do this, Zhao Ying is already satisfied. Therefore, he is really grateful to Liu Chan at this moment.

"Okay." Liu Chan laughed, turned around and walked back to the dragon chair, he glanced at the ministers and looked at Han Shizhong.

"Liangchen, have the soldiers and horses been assembled?"

Han Shizhong came out and said: "Qi Qi Sheng, the 100,000 army has now gathered outside Lin'an City. Just wait for your order, and you can go on a northern expedition, go straight to the Jin country, and welcome back the queen. ”

Liu Chan looked at Qin Hui again: "Qin Xiang, how is the grain and grass?" ”

Qin Hui came out and said: "Your Majesty, the minister has prepared the grain and grass of the 200,000 army, and it is now about to be transported to Shunchang. ”

"Okay."

The soldiers and horses did not move, and the grain and grass went first. All the things were finally dealt with, Liu Chan looked excited, he was finally going to go out on the Northern Expedition like Zhuge Liang. Liu Chan thought secretly in his heart: Father, your last wish of the Northern Expedition, I finally have the opportunity to fulfill it for you today.

"Zhao Xiang, Qin Xiang, the state affairs will be handed over to you, Zhao Xiang is in charge of the court, and Qin Xiang is responsible for assisting. If there is any major matter, Zhao Xiangke is fully responsible. Liu Chan said affectionately to Zhao Ding and Qin Hui, a rear that does not make trouble is very important, so there must be a tough leader. Although Zhao Ding's ability is lacking, his attitude towards the main battle is what Liu Chan desires the most now.

"Wechen obeys."

Liu Chan looked at Han Shizhong again: "Liangchen, go clean up and get ready to go." ”

"Yes." Han Shizhong took the order and retreated.

Liu Chan stepped down from the throne and came to Zhao Ming, who had just been canonized as the crown prince, and said slowly: "Follow Zhao Xiang and Qin Xiang to study hard, and ask if you don't understand something." Don't pretend to be willing, the future Song Dynasty will depend on you. In addition, don't forget the things I told you, Lin'an has you, I can rest assured. ”

"The retainers obeyed." Zhao Ying was a little sad, he had never seen Liu Chan talk to him in such a tone. So, he made a somewhat disrespectful behavior, staring at Liu Chan, wanting Liu Chan to feel his firm attitude.

This was the first time Zhao Ying stared at Liu Chan with a serious gaze, but it was also the last time.

The early dynasty ended like this, and Liu Chan returned directly to the harem. Wu Guifei had been waiting for a long time, Liu Chan hugged Wu Guifei with a smile, and said with a smile: "Concubine Ai has been waiting for a long time, I will definitely bring the queen back." You are in the palace to prepare, and the queen will be back in a few days. Liu Chan said for a while, and saw that Wu Guifei's eyes were red: "Why doesn't Concubine Ai speak, don't worry about me, I have been recruited many times, and I am experienced." ”

Wu Guifei didn't answer directly, but said, "Your Majesty, let the concubine change your clothes for you." Wu Guifei took off the dragon robe on Liu Chan's body and changed the armor for him, one after another, very carefully. After all the armor was put on, he gave Liu Chan the Xuantie sword that the Ministry of Industry had built with all his heart. Wu Guifei looked at Liu Chan in the sun, a little stunned, but a little wanted to cry.

She became acquainted with Zhao Gou during the war, and she always admired Zhao Gou when he was not an emperor, and admired his integrity, strength, and bravery in the face of the Jin Kingdom. After Zhao Gou ascended the throne, she found that he had changed, he had become so strange, he had become so timid and incompetent, and he had become so rat-bellied. Zhao Gou's series of behaviors after ascending the throne disappointed her very much, and the queen was taken away, but Zhao Gou didn't care. The soldiers of the Northern Expedition were slaughtered by the Jin soldiers, and Zhao Gou didn't care. The people in the north were in dire straits, and Zhao Gou didn't care. It seems that everything is not as important as the dragon chair, as if everything is not as important as the imperial power. Just when Wu Guifei was extremely disappointed and was about to collapse, Liu Chan crossed over, and Zhao Gou was finally gone.

Maybe many courtiers feel that Zhao Gou seems to be a different person, but only Wu Guifei knows that the current Liu Chan is the Zhao Gou she first knew. The person she likes is a hero of the world.

Then Wu Guifei took everyone in Jingyang Palace to kneel down to Liu Chan: "The concubine wishes Your Majesty a hundred victories in the battle against the Jin State this time, and will be invincible; The concubine wished that the Northern Expedition would be like a bamboo, and that the lost territory in the north would be recovered in one fell swoop; The concubine wished His Majesty a great break in the Kingdom of Jin this time and a triumphant return with the queen. The concubines wish His Majesty a victory. ”

"I wish Your Majesty a victorious start."

At this moment, Liu Chan seems to have entered a historical mission, as if he is going to complete this thing this time. Liu Chan's expression was solemn, looking at the north. He didn't look at the kneeling Wu Guifei, nor did he think about any words of farewell, but stepped out of the palace gate directly and went to the place where the army was assembled.

100,000 Song troops had already been assembled outside Lin'an City, and the military posture was neat and amazing. After the Jin Dynasty invaded the south, the Song Dynasty's training of the army was upgraded to a higher level, which is why the Southern Song Dynasty was able to occupy a corner.

Liu Chan stepped on his BMW with excitement and shouted to the assembled 100,000 troops: "Go on the expedition." ”

What everyone didn't expect at this time was that this war was different from what the Song Dynasty had experienced, or what had been experienced since ancient times. I don't know if the hundred officials in the court could know the future in advance, would they let Liu Chan personally recruit it.