Before leaving, Zhao Jun assigned tasks for this year to the Constitutional Council.
The official system reform was extended to the whole country.
Two special economic zones, Quanzhou and Guangzhou, were established to expand foreign trade.
Form a fleet and go out to sea to explore overseas intelligence.
We fully support Li Zi, continue to intensify the reform of state-owned monopolies, and strive to achieve results within this year.
These are just the big goals, there are also some smaller ones.
For example, he established schools, promoted mathematics, Arabic numerals, and basic physical and chemical knowledge, built hydraulic lathes that had already existed in the Song Dynasty on the banks of the Yellow River, promoted water conservancy construction, and vigorously smelted steel.
Then the Geological Institute was ordered to begin investigating coal mines and iron mines across the country.
The intention was to find the nearest large coal and iron ore deposits in the future so that canals could be dug and prepare for the First Industrial Revolution.
All these are plans for the future.
A country must not only have a long-term vision, but also make corresponding plans.
Just like how our country later achieved remarkable results through a series of five-year developments, we need to make long-term plans.
Therefore, the necessary steps cannot be omitted.
It was early spring in the morning of January 20th and the temperature was gradually warming up.
The warm wind from the southeast blew across the Bian River, across the grass outside the city, and finally blew into the city of Bianliang, causing the willows on both sides of the Bian River to sway in the wind.
Zhao Jun had breakfast in the palace, accompanied not only by Zhao Zhen but also by Queen Cao.
Before the New Year, Empress Cao's belly was not very obvious, after all, she was only three months pregnant at that time. But after the New Year, she was already more than four months pregnant, almost five months. Her belly was bulging and her face was always filled with a happy smile.
Since the queen was present, Zhao Zhen did not talk much with Zhao Jun. He only talked about some state affairs. It was not until the end of the banquet that Zhao Zhen personally escorted Zhao Jun out of the palace.
Zhao Zhen gave him earnest instructions along the way. When they were about to reach Xihua Gate, he said, "Grandson, be careful and safe when you go out."
"rest assured."
Zhao Jun smiled and said, "I won't be reckless."
"Alas, my eldest grandson has left. I feel so empty inside. I must come back as soon as possible."
Zhao Zhen was in a bad mood and looked worried.
Although the emperor of a country should be upright, even without Zhao Jun, he must rely on the ministers in the Constitutional Court to maintain the development of the entire country.
But he was originally weak and lacked independent thinking. After Zhao Jun came, he had been regarded as the backbone for a long time.
Especially after learning about the future history of the Song Dynasty and knowing that the Song Dynasty would perish, Zhao Zhen fell into panic.
He has already regarded Zhao Jun as his savior.
Now Zhao Jun was about to leave Bianliang to inspect other places, which made him feel a little panicked and as if he had lost something.
"In fact, it's a good start now, and we're barely on the right track."
Zhao Jun smiled and said reassuringly, "As long as the war in the northwest goes smoothly, we can promote reforms at home and ease social conflicts. This will reduce the country's financial pressure, promote the development of education, science and technology, economy, and military, and quickly enhance national strength."
Zhao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief and nodded slightly, saying, "If that's the case, that's great. Honestly, I've seen the changes in the court and in Bianliang these days, and I truly hope that the Song Dynasty will one day become powerful."
"That day will come, don't worry too much, brother. Since I'm here, it must be to solve the problem. This time, I'm inspecting various places, and it's also to solve the problem."
Zhao Jun looked toward Xihua Gate and said softly, "Agriculture is the cornerstone of national development. Ensuring that everyone has enough to eat is the prerequisite for long-term stability. I'm actually going out this time to investigate the agricultural situation. The people of the Song Dynasty must ensure their livelihoods are well-maintained. Otherwise, even if we resolve external threats, internal troubles will sooner or later arise."
"Um."
Zhao Zhen responded, and then the two of them stood at the entrance of Xihua Gate. He said to Zhao Jun, "I'll leave everything to my eldest grandson."
As he said this, he actually bowed to Zhao Jun seriously.
Zhao Jun's face was serious, and he returned the greeting.
Although in history Zhao Zhen was just a ruler who maintained the status quo and did not have many achievements.
But it is undeniable that he is kind.
It seems that only kindness is left.
Moreover, she is too soft-hearted and indecisive, so she cannot be trusted.
But at least for now, I believe that his desire for the Song Dynasty to be strong, for the Song Dynasty to change the history of the Jingkang Shame in the future, and for the Song Dynasty to be peaceful and prosperous is probably true.
So Zhao Jun temporarily believed in his heart.
The two said goodbye.
There was already a carriage waiting outside the palace gate.
Jiang Dalang, Huang Sanlang and other elite spies from the Imperial City Division followed the carriage.
After Di Qing left, the strength of the guard did not weaken, but increased by more than a hundred people.
There were more than 200 bodyguards in public, and hundreds of secret agents following behind them.
The most exaggerated thing is that Zhao Zhen was really worried about Zhao Jun's safety, so he allocated two battalions of elite cavalry and followed behind him.
Two battalions mean a thousand people.
It seems like a small number, but the problem is that it is impossible for there to be thousands or even tens of thousands of people following Zhao Jun.
What about food and fodder?
What should we do with the baggage?
If he traveled light, a large army would burden the local area. If he brought a large amount of food and fodder, it would probably take him several years to travel through Huainan, Zhejiang, Guangzhou, Sichuan, and other places.
So a thousand people are enough.
After all, Zhao Jun still has the power to mobilize local troops, so at least within the Song Dynasty, there will definitely be no obstacles.
The carriage slowly drove towards the south city, passed the Baokang Gate, and arrived at the Sanshi Temple.
There is also a Bianhe Wharf here.
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