When Zhao Gou was young, he was indeed as intelligent as recorded in history books. Unfortunately, after he moved south, his personality and way of doing things underwent a complete 180-degree turn in order to preserve his throne.

Zhao Gou's idea was exactly what Zhao Huan thought: the Jin army's southward advance seemed fierce, but in reality, they were deep in enemy territory. Zhong Shidao was right about this later. Unfortunately, Emperor Qinzong of Song did not adopt Zhong Shidao's strategy, which led to the fall of Bianjing (Kaifeng).

Wanyan Zongwang's decision to bypass the two important military towns of Hejian and Zhongshan and head south was a risky move. He was certain that the Zhao emperor was cowardly and that the Song generals were incompetent.

Zhao Huan had to re-evaluate Zhao Gou. He felt that Zhao Gou was very talented, but this guy was too damn selfish. A man like Yue Fei managed to turn the tide when the Jin army was at its peak, but because this guy didn't want to welcome back the two emperors, he handed over the Central Plains of China, which led to the Southern Song Dynasty being able to only be confined to the southeast for more than a hundred years. Later, he fattened up the Mongol Tartars, causing an even more tragic event.

However, now that Tang Zhe has traveled through time, he will change the course of history. Zhao Gou will naturally have no chance to become emperor again. Since Zhao Gou is talented, he should be put to good use, as long as he doesn't cause trouble.

If he stirs up trouble, I have an army under my command, so why should I be afraid of him?

Zhao Huan did not directly comment on what Zhao Gou said. Instead, he changed the subject and said, "King Kang, I have been tossing and turning and unable to sleep lately."

"Your Majesty, I am willing to share your burdens."

"I want to develop maritime trade, but the Maritime Trade Office has no one in charge of the overall situation."

Zhao Gou was slightly taken aback, wondering: When have you ever cared about maritime transport? When you were the crown prince, didn't you only know how to conserve food and sit in your room all day without thinking about anything?

Zhao Huan continued, "How about Prince Kang going to Hangzhou to oversee the overall maritime transport situation?"