Zhao Chen did not want to go to Liaodong.
But after hearing with his own ears that Roujia was going to marry Li Bao, for some reason, he felt that he could not stay in the capital.
For more than a hundred years since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the country has been founded on culture.
Only since the current emperor ascended the throne, both civil and military affairs have been promoted, and there are even faint signs that military affairs have become more important than civil affairs.
Back in Tokyo, the moment I stepped into the Imperial Palace.
What Zhao Chen felt was not the warmth of home, but the solemnity and oppression of the Song Dynasty's power center.
Only those who have military power have the right to speak, isn't that right?
Back then, my father implemented new policies and changed the world, wasn't it because he had the support of the powerful Central Army and the Yan Yun Army?
Zhao Chen seemed to suddenly have an epiphany; he felt that what Zhao Shen said made perfect sense.
After having a meal with Zhao Huan, Zhao Chen returned home.
The next day, Zhao Chen visited his teacher, Shi Xun.
In the afternoon, Zhao Chen went to see Zhao Huan again.
Zhao Huan looked at him with some surprise: "Oh, you're leaving now?"
"The hustle and bustle of Tokyo, a place of decadence and debauchery, is not what I want. I want to go to the most arduous place to temper myself."
Zhao Huan smiled and said, "Alright, since you have such lofty ambitions, I will naturally support you."
The emperor turned to Shao Chengzhang and said, "Go to the Hall of State Affairs and send a message to Yu Yunwen, issuing a document and appointment letter, appointing the Duke of Chongguo as the prefect of Xianzhou."
"As you command."
"Thank you, Father."
"The administration of officials is related to the well-being of the people in a prefecture and cannot be taken lightly. You only have one year to be assessed. If you fail, you will have to return to the capital."
"yes!"
Xianzhou is located south of Shenzhou, far from the capital, and naturally far from the power struggles there.
Zhao Huan made this arrangement to prevent Zhao Chen from getting involved in the conflict there.
After Zhao Chen left, Zhao Huan went back and changed into casual clothes.
Zhao Huan took Yu Yunwen with him and left the palace, heading towards a large mansion in the west of the city.
Before long, Zhao Huan arrived at an inconspicuous mansion.
The place is heavily guarded; not even a fly can get in.
After Zhao Huan went in, Zhao Shen, who was sitting in the main hall, quickly got up.
"This humble subject pays his respects to Your Excellency."
Zhao Huan looked at Zhao Shen with curiosity; he had already found out the man's background.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Xiaozong of Song, Zhao Shen, who exonerated Yue Fei and intended to recover the Central Plains after Zhao Gou, appeared in this capacity.
“You are a member of the imperial family, a descendant of the founding emperor, so you cannot be considered a commoner.”
Zhao Shen immediately understood what Zhao Huan meant.
Stop pretending. I didn't call you out to play along.
"Your subject kowtows to Your Majesty."
No need for formalities.
The servants below had served cold drinks and pastries.
"sit."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Why have you come to Tokyo when you are not in Yue?"
"Your Majesty, I dare to say that China is currently undergoing a great transformation unseen in a thousand years, reminiscent of the First Emperor's earth-shaking achievements. In such a magnificent situation, I, your humble servant, wish to follow the new policies of the court, to use my knowledge and contribute my modest efforts to the Great Song Dynasty."
Zhao Huan was slightly taken aback, and he and Yu Yunwen exchanged a glance.
Zhao Shen is only eleven years old?
Why do you speak in such an old-fashioned way?
You wouldn't happen to be a time traveler too, would you?
"Good! Well said! I didn't expect you to have such lofty ambitions at such a young age!" Zhao Huan praised Zhao Shen, but then his tone changed again, "Tell me, why do you want to stay by the side of the Duke of Chong?"
"The Duke of Chongguo was kind, benevolent, and respectful to scholars."
Haha, you little one, you're so small, yet you have so many theories to back you up!
"What talents do you possess that have earned you the respect and esteem of the Duke of Chong?"
Zhao Shen immediately felt a headache coming on.
The emperor's question was quite tricky.
The traps are right there, the only difference is between the left and right sides.
If you humbly answer that you are incompetent and lack virtue, then what makes you think you deserve to be by the side of the Duke of Chong?
If you don't answer humbly, then you're really showing off in front of the emperor.
Anyone who tries to show off in front of the emperor is brain-dead.
But then I thought, since the emperor had summoned me, he must know a lot of things and this was a test.
If you pretend to be stupid, you definitely won't get away with it.
Zhao Shen said, "Given the current situation, the Duke of Chongguo should go to Liaodong, choose a prefecture, and work hard to govern it, honing his skills as a good administrator."
Why?
"Given the changes in the court, if the Duke of Chongguo, as His Majesty's eldest son, were to remain in Tokyo, it would inevitably trigger a power struggle within the court, leading to factionalism and the suppression of dissent. This would be detrimental to His Majesty's new policies and to the Duke of Chongguo himself."
interesting!
Zhao Huan looked at Zhao Shen with great interest.
The document that Zhao Chen was going to Liaodong had not yet been sent to Yu Yunwen, and almost no one knew about it.
"Did the Duke of Chong tell you this?"
"This is what I told the Duke of Chongguo."
Zhao Shen understood that this emperor was the most difficult to fool in history.
His eyeliner was everywhere.
To lie to the emperor with your eyes open is a foolish act of not valuing life.
So he simply laid it all out on the table.
If the emperor were to kill me for such a trivial matter, there would be nothing I could do.
"Then, according to you, where in Liaodong should the Duke of Chongguo go?"
"Going to the capital is not advisable. There are many former nobles of foreign ethnicities and the Han people are powerful. It will take two years to integrate them."
“Chenzhou is located in the heart of the former Liao Dynasty, which is naturally an excellent place. However, even with the abilities of the Duke of Chongguo, he is not yet capable of governing Chenzhou.” Zhao Shen said in a calm tone, “It is obviously the most suitable place.”
Zhao Huan was truly shocked, but he remained outwardly calm.
In fact, Zhao Shen was also on edge.
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