Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 322 Transfer of Power
Actually, if you must say, the territory of Chola is quite large.

And the key point is... its north-south span is extremely large, almost as far as from Youzhou City to Fuzhou.

Therefore, the sudden arrival of two people could actually be considered a good thing for Zhao Xin.

Because of this...

He could also try to let the two of them go to the south and the north, and each control a part.

Even if something happens, they can take care of each other.

This year.

Zhao Xin then made some arrangements for the two people's next defense area.

The second son mainly lived in Thanjavur and was responsible for most of the plains in the south.

As for the third brother, he mainly lives in a port in the north and is responsible for the control of some natural port terminals in the north.

But if you insist, Zhao Xin himself has never been too far north.

Therefore, he was not very clear about the current situation in the north.

to this end……

After finding a time, Zhao Xin took the third child and went to the north.

We can see along the way that people are naturally getting poorer.

However, some ports near the sea are still okay.

The population and business are pretty good.

After Zhao Xin's inspection, what can I say about the North? Generally speaking, it should be difficult for the North to support a powerful regime.

The main reason for this is that there is only a narrow strip of land in the north, and the area of ​​the plains in this strip of land naturally cannot be compared with that in the south.

therefore……

If a country is established in this northern region, the future development of the third brother may be extremely limited.

They are all his own grandsons, so Zhao Xin naturally cannot favor one over the other.

but……

There is nothing we can do now.

Anyway...

It’s actually okay to let the third child train here first.

This piece of land will eventually be incorporated into the rule of the second brother.

As for the third one...

Anyway, he doesn't marry or have children now, and he doesn't even have a wife now.

Zhao Xin felt that it didn't matter if he didn't give it to him.

therefore……

On the way, Zhao Xin also said jokingly: "Old Third, if you don't get married and have children, you will just have this small piece of land in the future."

The third brother said, "My dear grandfather, I don't really like this place. The people here are all too dark, and... I don't think they are that friendly to us. The fourth brother is fine."

Zhao Xin then thought of Xiao Song Island and said, "How about...let your father manage Xiao Song Island for you, and give you Ryukyu as well."

"The two pieces together are not small."

The third brother asked, "It seems that the Ryukyu Islands are inhabited by people from the Song Dynasty, right?"

Zhao Xin replied: "Yes! Almost all of them immigrated from Fuzhou."

The third brother said, "Then I want that piece of land!"

Zhao Xin also said: "Though those two plots of land can be inhabited by Song people, they are not on the trade routes, so... their development potential is limited. Do you want them too?"

The third brother looked at the dark-skinned Tamil people around him.

Then he said, "Even if that's the case, it's at least better than looking at these people all day, right?"

Zhao Xin replied: "Anyway...think about it yourself."

finally……

After staying in a port on the east coast for several days, the third brother decided to go back.

It’s not that there is little potential for development.

But...

These two brothers stay on the same piece of land, and when things develop to a certain extent, conflicts are inevitable.

The third child is a more open-minded person.

Seeing that the other party was not in a hurry, Zhao Xin just let him do what he wanted.

I spent this year in peace.

Moreover, whether he went north or south, he did not encounter any sneak attacks. Zhao Xin also felt a little more at ease about the area he ruled.

Actually, think about it!

After all, he had seized the military power from others. If they wanted to rebel at this moment, it would not be accomplished in a short period of time.

As for the second one...

Since they are descendants of the Xiao family, the soldiers on the grassland naturally feel a sense of belonging to the second brother.

Besides, the second brother was good at archery and horse riding.

It would be even easier to make these grassland cavalry surrender.

As for how to explain it to the city lords and chiefs.

Zhao Xin could only say...

My ability in that area is actually not that good anymore.

after all……

After all, he is already over sixty years old now.

therefore……

This huge empire will inevitably be handed over to his grandson in the future.

This made the two city lords and chiefs who had originally given their daughters to Zhao Xin anxious.

But the problem is...

Zhao Xin has already said that he is no longer capable, so what else can you do?
It was only after the court meeting that they actively recommended their folk remedies for treating infertility to Zhao Xin.

For example, if you apply powdered cow dung on your face, you might get Shiva's blessing and then it might work.

Or they could be offering sacrifices to the linga of Shiva. In any case, Shiva is very powerful to them.

The second and third sons were also shocked that their grandfather could do such a thing.

cough!
Zhao Xin could only say, "Do you think he is willing? We originally wanted the fourth brother to come." But...it doesn't matter. Anyway, it's just a formality.

Now the status and position of the two city lords and chiefs have gradually returned to that of normal subjects, but they are still slightly higher than normal subjects.

in fact……

This is also a good thing, as it can avoid the situation where external relatives interfere in politics.

The third brother specifically asked Zhao Xin: "Grandfather, are you really not going to be able to do it? But it is true! At your age, Grandfather, you are indeed a little old."

Zhao Xin: "Get lost."

Zhao Xin just wanted to kick him.

When did I, your royal grandfather, die?

It was just a stopgap measure I came up with so that the second brother could take over his position smoothly.

Zhao Xin also said to the second brother: "You can still trust those two people, but while you trust them, you also have to be on guard. However... don't be too obvious about your guard."

Zhao Xin then issued an edict to make the second son the crown prince.

He is so old now, who knows if he will die one day. After making arrangements with all the city lords and chiefs, if something unexpected happens to him in the future, the second son can smoothly take over his position as emperor.

As for the reactions of the city lords and chiefs...

Now of course it is the default.

But if you ask if they will rebel after Zhao Xin's death...

Zhao Xin felt that it still depended on the strength of the army. If they felt that the Song Dynasty’s military strength was no longer a threat, they would definitely rebel.

Therefore, Zhao Xin asked the second brother to take good care of his body.

Try to avoid doing things like going out horseback hunting alone, or going out with only a few people.

after all……

The religion here is so fanatical, and the race is different from theirs, so racial discrimination is bound to exist. It would be bad if someone were to assassinate them.

The second son also followed Zhao Xin and said, "Grandfather, I will pay attention to it."

Then after talking about serious things, we have some free time.

This Li Shishi also asked the third brother to let her meet Zhao Xin alone and have a chat. The third brother looked at the other party with a surprised expression, and then said: "Shishi, I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!"

Li Shishi also said: "I just want to talk to the housekeeper about music."

The third brother said, "Well, go and chat."

In the Song Dynasty.

This whore is so casual.

at the same time……

Officials like those in the Song Dynasty all pretended to be well-mannered.

One night.

Zhao Xin sat quietly on the four-story stone tower.

To be honest, I was a little surprised when I saw Li Shishi.

Speaking of which...

He was very familiar with the name Li Shishi.

really!

Our Great Song Dynasty is not far from destruction.

Then the following conversation took place.

"Why are you here? Where's the third brother?"

The other party said, "It was I who asked His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi to give me a chance to meet the emperor alone."

Zhao Xin then asked: "You want to see me? Why?"

The other party said: "I want to discuss music with you."

Zhao Xin said, "This... I don't understand. And... are we really just discussing music? You can't be..."

The other party said: "Your Excellency, do you dislike me for being... what?"

Zhao Xin said, "Not really."

The other party added: "There is actually nothing between me and His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi."

Zhao Xin said, "You don't have to explain this to me. Sit down."

The other party then slowly sat down.

Zhao Xin also said: "I really don't know much about music. I don't even know what business is..."

Li Shishi asked, "What the emperor wants to say is Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, and Yu?"

Zhao Xin said, "Right! I don't even understand this. So...what music can you discuss with me?"

Li Shishi asked, "How did you write those songs, sir?"

Zhao Xin also said: "Those barbarians in the mountains don't know Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, and Yu, but don't they also know how to sing?"

Li Shishi was stunned by Zhao Xin's words for a moment, and then she said: "That's right! Doesn't that just prove that you, the emperor, are a genius. You can actually learn without a teacher!"

Zhao Xin replied directly: "Thank you!"

It is tantamount to admitting it in disguise.

It can be said that he is not humble at all.

Seeing that there was such an opportunity, Zhao Xin immediately said, "I think that writing Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, and Yu in Chinese characters is too complicated."

“Why not change it to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7?”

"Duo, rui, mi, fa, suo, la, xi."

“This might be more convenient.”

Zhao Xin couldn't help but think of the many musical scores in ancient times that were not preserved. Even if they were preserved, many people would not be able to accurately judge how their predecessors played them.

therefore……

In order to better inherit Chinese culture, it is better to make some changes to make it more conducive to dissemination and performance.

of course!

In fact, Zhao Xin doesn’t really understand these things.

For example, in the music scores and beats of later generations, why do some numbers have a solid black dot above them, and why do others have an arc above them?
Zhao Xin also remembered that there was a number written on the upper left corner of the music score.

To be honest, he had forgotten what it was used for.

and……

Even though he had heard his teacher say it back then, he couldn't remember what the teacher said.

I think it should be the speed of the beat or something?
but……

Having said that, Zhao Xin didn't know much, but this did not affect Zhao Xin's proposal of such a direction and then let the other party improve it.

When Zhao Xin expressed his idea of ​​standardizing the creation of music scores, the other party quickly got into the state.

And as the two discussed more.

It also became increasingly clear how to standardize the creation of this music score.

afterwards……

Li Shishi also said: "The emperor is really a god!"

Zhao Xin also replied: "Just a few tricks."

Li Shishi asked again: "Does the emperor have any new works recently?"

This really touched Zhao Xin's heart.

after all……

Doesn't he want to be a professional singer?
At this moment...

Zhao Xin felt like she was about to explode.

But to be honest, she may not like what I sing.

After all, life experiences are different.

Zhao Xin declined, saying, "What I like may not be what you like."

Li Shishi: "Official, you just need to sing."

……

It has been more than ten years since Zhao Xin left the Song Dynasty.

It is also time to create some patriotic songs, or songs that can help inspire national self-confidence.

of course!

Not only did Zhao Xin copy songs himself, Zhao Xin also hoped that, if possible, Li Shishi could also create some on her own.

When Li Shishi asked what he was pursuing in his life and why he composed so many patriotic songs and songs that could inspire national self-confidence.

Zhao Xin also said: "Maybe I love this land too deeply. What I pursue is peace in the world."

Although he ran to the Tamil people's territory, he caused some unrest to them.

but……

Zhao Xin firmly believes that only the Song Dynasty can save the world.

Speaking of which...

That’s a great reason!
Using this reason, Zhao Xin felt that he could reasonably and legally attack any country or any force.

It feels much more just than sayings like "All under heaven belongs to the king, all the people in the world are the king's subjects" and "No one shall be allowed to sleep beside my bed".

Of course!
Whether others want to be attacked by you is another matter.

……

This year.

After completing the initial transfer of power.

Zhao Xin then thought about what he could do.

of course!

If you say that the current Zhu Luo is a solid block, that is definitely impossible.

Zhao Xin also told the second brother that the current Zhu Luo is like the Central Plains where vassal states and aristocratic families still exist.

After all...

If we want to bring true peace and tranquility to this land, we still have to promote the imperial examination system and the system of itinerant officials.

only……

Things like this cannot be accomplished in just one or two generations.

All we can do is wait for the opportunity step by step.

(End of this chapter)