Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 110 Year-end Harvest
The Liao Kingdom was preparing to go to war with Western Xia.

The pressure from the west of the Song Dynasty suddenly decreased.

Then naturally, there would be no need for Fan Zhongyan or Han Qi, and there would be no need for soldiers to engage in farming.

If it weren't for Zhao Xin...

Given his father's personality, he would probably do the same.

This is a common problem among officials of the Song Dynasty.

As soon as the war is over, the commanders will be immediately recalled to prevent the enemy from gradually becoming more powerful in the local area.

of course!

Now that Zhao Xin is here, he naturally rejected his father's idea of ​​stopping farming.

His father calmly asked Zhao Xin, "Why don't you let Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi stop farming? What if they or their subordinates become too powerful in the local area? What will happen in the future?"

Zhao Xin also said: "Dad, you always spend money recklessly. Let them farm outside and reduce some border expenses."

Zhao Zhen looked like he was testing Zhao Xin and asked, "What if this goes on for ten or eight years, and they all develop the habit of cultivating their own land and supporting themselves? By then, will you still be able to command them?"

indeed!

Isn’t this what happened in the Tang Dynasty back then? It gradually faced the An-Shi Rebellion.

Zhao Xin said, "Just rebel if you want. I'm ready to conquer the world again."

Zhao Xin pounded on the table in a pretentious manner, "When I'm fifteen, anyone who stands in my way will die!"

Zhao Zhen felt...

Still need a beating!
This guy won't listen to advice!

You have clearly read the history of the Tang Dynasty thoroughly, yet you still dare to let the border generals establish their own farms on the frontier.

Zhao Zhen said: "Let the eunuchs be the envoys. They will be responsible for the farming!"

This ginger is still spicy when it is old.

At the very least, this would prevent generals from directly managing military farms and from arbitrarily allocating military rations.

only……

This presents another problem.

That is, the purpose of the Zhishi is to supervise the generals. If the generals want to go to war next, the Zhishi may trip them up behind their backs, for example, deliberately not arranging military rations for them.

can only say……

Such things should not happen too often in every dynasty.

Zhao Xin also used this to ask his father: "If such a situation occurs, what should we do?"

His father didn't reply.

After all, the Zhao family's empire is definitely much more important than the death of a general.

Zhao Zhen simply asked in return: "If he becomes An Lushan in the future, what will you do then?"

Hi!
Now you know what the problem of the Song Dynasty is!

But unfortunately, it is difficult for you to change.

Even if you are asked to train officers who are loyal to us now, their loyalty will only last for ten or twenty years at most. What about after ten or twenty years?

Your descendants may once again suffer from the misery of warlord separatism.

Zhao Xin also said: "The people of Shaanxi already have heavy corvée labor."

Zhao Zhen then stopped talking.

He is a benevolent king, doesn't he know that?
It’s just the legacy of our ancestors.

There are so many things in this world that are beyond our control.

even……

Wasn't it divided into four groups at the beginning and let them take care of themselves?

From time to time, his father had to send people to inspect the place.

of course!

This inspection is normal.

At least it would give me an idea of ​​what the current situation outside is like. However... the scholars and officials in the Song Dynasty all have their own ideas. Maybe, during this inspection, problems will be found, which may lead to party disputes.

really!

Zhao Xin thought about this, and the next day, the court received a report saying that Zheng Jian, the commander-in-chief of the four routes in Shaanxi and the envoy of strategy, pacification and recruiting, discovered that Zhang Kang, Teng Zongliang and others were suspected of corruption and misappropriation of public funds when they were on the front line.

When Zhang Kang was put together with Teng Zongliang, Zhao Xin didn't realize for a moment that this Teng Zongliang was the Teng Zijing he was carrying on his back.

He just asked Ouyang Xiu and others, "Who are Zhang Kang and Teng Zongliang?"

Ouyang Xiu and the others might not know clearly, after all, there are so many officials in the court. However...

Compared to Zhao Xin, they definitely know much more than Zhao Xin.

Ouyang Xiu said, "During his tenure, Zhang Kang seemed to have led troops to recapture Liuli Fort, and he also fought against the Western Xia army. He seemed to be good at leading troops in battle."

"As for Teng Zongliang, he was very familiar with Fan Zhongyan and had worked with him. He also served as Zuo Zhengyan and made a memorial to the emperor, hoping that the emperor would not spend his days in the palace, indulge in extravagant feasts, and become emaciated and tired."

Zhao Xin just said it!

His dad is a pervert!

Zhao Xin then asked, "You said... Teng Zongliang is very familiar with Fan Zhongyan?"

Ouyang Xiu: "Yes!"

At this time, Zhao Xin had not yet figured out who this Teng Zongliang was.

Because he was more familiar with Teng Zijing.

but……

never mind!

Then he said directly, "I hope to meet these two people. You can arrange it."

Zhao Xin really wants to meet everyone.

What's there to see between two corrupt officials?

Of course, Ouyang Xiu still believed in Fan Zhongyan's character, and anyone who could be on good terms with him should not be too bad.

If we can overturn the verdict with His Royal Highness Prince Yu, that would be fine.

But...this corruption incident should probably be true.

Otherwise, why didn't Zheng Jian arrest others but only these two people?

That is definitely not groundless.

In fact...

After Ouyang Xiu returned from his fiefdom, he was scolded by Zhao Xin.

They scolded him for acting on his own and asking why he had to write so many memorials.

Of course Ouyang Xiu was also very indignant!

You know everything, but you do nothing.

then……

Only after being glared at by Zhao Xin, who looked like General Tiance, did he finally behave himself.

Finally, Zhao Xin said, "I know what to do next. I don't need you to teach me. Do you understand?"

to be frank!
Now Ouyang Xiu still can’t understand His Royal Highness the Prince of Yu.

Although he is only five years old, he has an intimidating aura.

never mind!

Just bear with it.

Let’s see what happens next.

After sending someone to bring Zhang Kang and Teng Zongliang, Zhao Xin received another piece of good news!
Yes!

This is definitely great news!
That is Li Ling, whom he sent out at the beginning of this year. He actually came back safe and sound without any damage to his clothes.

For people like Zhao Xin who often read marketing accounts, they often regard going out to sea in ancient times as something that once you go, you are likely to never come back.

however……

Li Ling came back safely this time without any problems, which gave Zhao Xin peace of mind. She felt that it was not so exaggerated that he would not be able to come back once he left.

After all, even a backward country like Champa could reach the Song Dynasty.

Your Song Dynasty is so advanced, can't you go to their place?
Moreover, Champa rice had already been grown in the Song Dynasty during the time of his father's father.

"I am honored to meet you, Lord Shou. I am glad that I have fulfilled your mission!"

Li Ling almost cried when she returned to her hometown.

Zhao Xin also excitedly held the other person's hands, "You came back at the right time! We must have a banquet!"

Then...

Zhao Xin temporarily requisitioned his father's court dance troupe.

It’s not easy to go out.

I remember that I left at the beginning of the year and didn't come back until December. I must give myself a good treat!
(End of this chapter)