Some people left with grief, such as Zhao Chen.

Some people came back with joy, such as Zhao Gou.

On one side was the deposed prince, and not many people went to see him off.

On one side was the prince who had made many meritorious deeds, and countless people came to greet him.

Fourteen-year-old Zhao Chen experienced the warmth and warmth of the world for the first time. Looking at the setting sun, he felt empty in his heart.

At this moment, he thought this was all his life.

Twenty-four-year-old Zhao Gou was in high spirits. He thought that his life had just begun.

Qin Hui led his men to receive the wind and wash away the dust for King Kang.

The night sky in late autumn is like an endless field of navy blue gems, inlaid with crystal clear stars.

The lanterns in Tokyo are starting to turn on, and a sleepless night has begun.

It was very late before Qin Hui went home.

When Qin Hui arrived home, the lights in his home were still on.

Wang makes tea indoors.

"My beloved, it's so late and you haven't rested yet?"

"Waiting for you to come back."

Qin Hui said: "Today King Kang returned to the capital. I went to pick up the wind and wash away the dust for King Kang. I drank some wine and had a chat with King Kang. I am a little late. My dear, please forgive me."

"I don't mean to blame the officials. The prince was deposed and King Kang came back at this time. There may be deep meaning. I will wait for the officials to come back and discuss the matter with them in detail."

Mrs. Wang poured brewed tea for Qin Hui to sober him up.

"What do you mean by this, dear man?"

"How many dragons are there in the official family today?"

Qin Hui thought for a moment and said, "There are three of them."

"Which three?"

"Prince... the deposed prince Zhao Chen was born to the queen, and the third prince Zhao Jin was born to Concubine Shen De last year. Now the queen has added the fourth prince Zhao Jing, and I heard that Concubine Shu is also pregnant."

"Now that Zhao Chen has been deposed, the crown prince is vacant." Wang said, "Who do you think is most likely to be appointed crown prince?"

"This...the third prince and the fourth prince are still in their infancy, not to mention Concubine Shu. It is currently impossible for the official family to choose a prince between the third prince and the fourth prince."

"But the position of the crown prince is related to the country. The ministers will inevitably go to court to ask the officials to establish the crown prince early to reassure people." Wang said calmly, "I originally thought that Zhao Chen would not be deposed so soon, so I tried to win over him.

The Qian family, if Concubine Shu gives birth to a dragon son, with the special status of the Qian family, we will definitely get enough benefits, but the situation is changing too fast now."

After taking a few sips of tea, Qin Hui sobered up a little and said, "What do you mean by this, my dear? Didn't you think highly of the Qian family before?"

"Then Qian Jinshu was suddenly brought into the palace, and Qian Yuqing was appointed as the Chief Shipping Officer. What the officials wanted was not a concubine, but the Qian family's foundation in the southeast. Neither the Queen nor Concubine Shen De could provide such a thing for the officials.

With your help, I think the Qian family is qualified to compete for the crown prince position in the future, but Zhao Chen was deposed in a short period of time, and King Kang came back at this time, don’t you think there is something fishy about this matter?"

Qin Hui was startled, put down his teacup, and said, "My dear friend, are you saying that the return of King Kang is related to the crown prince's dethronement?"

"The third and fourth princes are not enough to be established as princes. Even if Concubine Shu gives birth to a dragon son, they are not enough to be established as princes immediately. However, the dynasty cannot be without a prince for a day, and in this dynasty, Taizu will pass on to the throne of Taizong.

precedent."

"What my dear man said is not unreasonable, but the matter is too big to be judged lightly."

"Didn't you propose the new policy of handing in cash to the countryside? Now you are the right minister of the Shangshu. And King Kang has just completed the implementation of the new agricultural policy of Jingdong and East Roads. You can use King Kang to promote your ideas and win over King Kang.

, and you can also win political achievements for yourself.”

Qin Hui said: "That's what I meant when I went to pick up the wind for King Kang today."

Wang said: "As for whether the officials have any intention of establishing Prince Kang as the crown prince, it depends on the officials' new appointment of Prince Kang. I have an idea."

"What do you think, dear man?"

"Find a way to help King Kang control the military and government."

"oh?"

"I've already thought about the person I want to win over. He loves money and wants to come to Tokyo, so I can take advantage of him."

"who?"

"Zhang Jun."

In the early morning of the next day, Zhao Ning was having breakfast while reading the latest personnel appointments in the imperial court reported by Zhao Ding.

Although Qin Hui was promoted to the ruling position, with Zhao Ding as the prime minister to check and balance, Zhao Ning was relatively assured of personnel appointments.

He just went through it briefly without saying much, nor did he interfere much with Zhao Ding's employment.

"Official, King Kang is outside the palace asking for an audience."

"Xuan."

Zhao Gou walked in and said, "I see your majesty. Holy peace."

Zhao Ning hurriedly came over and looked excited: "Brother Ninth, I miss you so much!"

"I also miss the official family all the time."

"Come, sit down and talk."

Zhao Gou sat down, and Song Shuyuan made tea for the two of them.

"Brother Jiu is promoting agricultural policies in Jingdong. Officials from all over the country praise you for your virtue. I am very pleased."

"It is only through the new policies of the government that win the hearts of the people, and Shuyuan constantly sending supervisory officials to various places, that I can have smooth sailing in Jingdong."

Seeing Zhao Gou again, Zhao Ning found that Zhao Gou's eyebrows already revealed a somewhat mature atmosphere, both in his eyes and in his conversation.

Zhao Gou, who had been with Jingkang for two years, seemed to have changed a lot.

"I have something to ask you."

"Please let the officials make it clear."

"Zhao Ding wants to implement a new policy of handing banknotes to rural areas. You have served as an agricultural envoy on Jingdong Road. What do you think of this?"

Zhao Gou said: "Many farmers are indeed short of money. It is indeed a good idea to borrow money from the private sector, but we are worried that grassroots officials will take advantage of this to embezzle money and pervert the law."

"This is a judicial matter, just the New Deal itself. What do you think?"

"I think it's feasible."

"I want you to lead this new policy in Gyeonggi Province first, how about that?"

"I have few talents and little knowledge..."

"You have implemented agricultural policies in Jingdong Road and have experience in this. You have also gained a certain reputation in the court. I plan to make you the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture. You can try it out in Kaifeng Prefecture first. This matter is related to the people's livelihood in the north. So

I can only leave important things to you!"

Zhao Gou was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and worshiped: "How virtuous and capable are you?"

"Every time I hear about the sufferings of the people, I can't eat or sleep at night. Brother Jiu, you must help me!"

"I am willing to devote myself wholeheartedly to Your Majesty!"

Zhao Gou was still shocked.

The governor of Kaifeng Prefecture?

The title of Kaifeng Prefecture Governor was very special in the Song Dynasty. It was not often appointed and was usually reserved for the crown prince.

Like Bao Zheng, he was called Quanzhi Kaifeng Prefecture Yin.

Some emperors during the Five Dynasties served as governor of Kaifeng before ascending the throne. Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi and Song Zhenzong both held this position.

Now that the crown prince has been deposed, Zhao Gou is now appointed as the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture?

Zhao Gou couldn't take more than a few steps without thinking.

Zhao Gou's appointment edict was published on the same day, causing a great sensation for a while.
Chapter completed!