That very night, Zhao Zisong wrote a memorial and ordered it to be sent to the capital, Tokyo, by fast horse.
What was originally just a matter of bandits collecting protection money was labeled a rebellion by the Yue Kingdom.
Rebellion is no small matter. Although it was small in scale and was quelled, it was serious in nature.
In this case, Zhao Zisong also fabricated a slogan for the rebel Zhang Chunying: "Overthrow tyranny and return to peace."
During the report, Zhao Zisong said: "The Duke of Chongguo was brave and unparalleled. He killed more than two thousand enemies. The rebels were terrified and could not defeat him. The rebel leader knelt down and was killed by the Duke of Chongguo."
Half a month later, the news reached Tokyo and attracted great attention from the imperial court.
Fortunately, the scale was small and it was quelled.
However, the Political Affairs Hall took this matter and began to boast about it to Zhao Chen.
Finally, three days later, the emperor sent Tang Ke south to inspect the southern continent and, on the way, to express his condolences to the Hainan navy on behalf of the emperor.
Tang Ke traveled south to Jiaozhou and then to the Yue Kingdom.
The entire Yue Kingdom came down to welcome the emperor's special envoy and the prime minister of the court.
Not only did Zhao Zisong bring everyone to greet them, but Zhao Chen also brought his own people to the north to personally welcome them.
"Greetings, Lord Tang," Zhao Chen said, bowing to Tang Ke.
"No, no, Duke Chongguo, you flatter me. I cannot accept such a title!"
Zhao Chen said, "Prime Minister Tang is busy with countless affairs of state for the Song Dynasty and is a pillar of His Majesty's court. If Prime Minister Tang cannot shoulder this responsibility, then who can?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ke was overjoyed.
Zhao Chen continued to perform according to the routine Zhao Shen had taught him: "Please continue to guide me in the future."
"No, no, the Duke of Chong's teacher is Scholar Shi, I dare not overstep my bounds."
"I wish to hear from you, sir, about your methods of governing the country."
Tang Ke was greatly surprised to see Zhao Chen bowing with unusual respect. He had not expected that the Duke of Chong would change so much in just two years.
Previously, Xu Churen had suggested that the emperor make Zhao Chen the crown prince, and Tang Ke was not really supportive of Zhao Chen. But now, looking at it this way, this Duke of Chong is a promising talent, and may really be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the future Song Dynasty.
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