The morning lecture was soon over, and Li Zhang's Thousand Characters text had been memorized and written down. Now Hu Zhishang began to teach him the Analects of Confucius. Although Li Zhang had not systematically learned the Analects of Confucius, the principles were all the same. In addition, he was not in vain for more than 30 years in his previous life, so he understood the Analects of Confucius very quickly and could even express some novel views, which made Hu Zhishang look at Li Zhang with a little admiration and his attitude became much more kind.

In the afternoon, Lin Te's class was still the one of the Five Ghosts. The old man has completely ignored Li Zhang and never cared about Li Zhang's learning situation. Li Zhang was happy about this. Anyway, he didn't expect to learn too much. He just finished learning the basic Four Books and Five Classics and then figured out the general ideas of scholars in this era.

After Lin Te finished his class and left, Li Zhang played flying chess with Zhao Zhen. It was not until dark that Li Yonghe was taken to Zishan Hall. Then Zhao Zhen took Li Zhang and his son through numerous palaces, and finally came to the Chuigong Hall again. This is the place where the emperor listened to politics and summoned ministers to discuss matters. The emperor usually handled official duties here, which was a relatively private place, and the grand court meeting was held in the Zichen Hall next to him.

When Li Zhang and the other two came to the Chuigong Hall, they found that Zhao Heng had not arrived yet. However, three tables were placed in the hall. The main seat on it must be Zhao Heng, and there were one left on the left. Originally, Li Zhang and Li Yonghe were going to sit together, but Zhao Zhen insisted on holding Li Zhang together. Thinking that this was a family banquet, Li Zhang did not refuse in the end, so Li Yong and he sat opposite them alone.

After a few days of experience, Li Yonghe, who entered the palace again, was not as timid as last time. The official uniforms on him also made him more majestic, but his face was still a little nervous. After all, the emperor of the Song Dynasty today was the emperor.

"Will the Empress come today?" Li Zhang asked Zhao Zhen in a low voice at this time. He was not familiar with Zhao Heng and was worried that he would not know what to say after meeting. If Liu E was here, she would not have to worry about this problem.

"There are rules in the palace. Even the aunt cannot meet outsiders casually. Of course, cousin, you are not a big deal, but your uncle is an adult man and cannot meet the concubines in the palace!" Zhao Zhen also explained in a low voice at this time.

Li Zhang was a little disappointed when he heard this, but it was normal to think about it. Liu E was the first woman in the history of the Song Dynasty to rule the country from behind the curtain. Even as the empress dowager, she could not communicate with ministers face to face. Now, as the queen, she naturally could not meet outsiders easily. Of course, there were exceptions. For example, last time Liu E met Lu Wu privately, and then she met herself.

Originally, Li Zhang thought Zhao Heng would come soon, but he didn't expect that until the lights were held, two rows of palace maids walked into the hall. Then an old man with white hair and hair walked in with the help of two eunuchs.

"Father!" Zhao Zhen immediately jumped up when he saw the other party, then rushed forward to support the other party, and Li Zhang and Li Yonghe also hurriedly stood up to salute. At the same time, Li Zhang was also secretly looking at the emperor of the Song Dynasty. He saw that the other party was thin, with a hunched waist, wrinkles on his face and a little bit of old man spots, his eyes were dim and dull, and his old attitude was really unthinkable. This was the Emperor who controlled the Song Dynasty.

What Li Zhang never dreamed of was that when Zhao Zhen rushed forward to support Zhao Heng, the other party looked at Zhao Zhen a few times, and then asked with confusion: "Hmm? Who are you?"

"Father, I am your son!" Zhao Zhen said aggrievedly when he heard this, but he seemed to have become accustomed to Zhao Heng's appearance. Although he was aggrieved at this time, he seemed very calm.

"Oh~, look at my brain. You are my Zhen'er, but why have you grown so old?" Zhao Heng reached out and stroked Zhao Zhen's face, and said with a careless expression. He was just Zhao Zhen, who had regarded him as a treasure since he was a child, but the last sentence still exposed his confusion. How could the father not know his son's age?

Li Zhang, who was standing, covered his face when he heard this. He had heard that after Zhao Heng was ill, he was confused and awake for a while, and he didn't even recognize the people around him. He originally thought it was not that serious, but now it seems that Zhao Heng is simply Alzheimer's disease. No wonder he had to hand over government affairs to Liu E.

"Father, I am already ten years old." Zhao Zhen explained helplessly again at this time.

"You are ten years old? Time flies so fast!" Zhao Heng touched Zhao Zhen's head and showed a feeling of emotion. Then he looked around with some confusion and said, "What am I here to do? Where is your mother?"

"Father, why have you forgotten? My mother found a relative who has been separated for many years, so today you are here to host your uncle and cousin!" Zhao Zhen pointed to Li Zhang and Li Yonghe and explained weakly.

Zhao Heng's Alzheimer's disease may not be too serious, of course, it may be because he is more awake now. He finally remembered the purpose of coming today when he heard his son's reminder. He patted his forehead and smiled and said again: "I am really confused. I have forgotten such an important thing!"

When Zhao Zhen saw his father finally remembered it, he was also happy and helped him to the master's seat. Li Zhang and Li Yonghe immediately saluted and said, "My minister, Li Yonghe, Li Zhang, see Your Majesty!"

"No need to be polite. I have heard the queen talk about you. It's a big fault for not paying attention before, so they suffered a lot outside!" At this time, Zhao Heng suddenly seemed to have become normal and his speech became very organized, which surprised Li Zhang and his son. Then he said a few more polite words. Zhao Heng then asked everyone to sit down, and the palace maids also started serving dishes.

During this period, Li Zhang was having lunch in the palace and had some understanding of the dishes in the palace. However, when he saw the dishes delivered today, he was still shocked. There were all kinds of delicacies in the mountains and seas. After all, compared to Zhao Zhen, an emperor who was reluctant to drink mutton soup, Zhao Heng knew how to enjoy it very much. The palace, which cost hundreds of millions of yuan, was built just by one's sake, and he would not feel wronged by his mere food.

"There is no need to drink, right?" Li Zhang saw that the palace maid actually gave him and Zhao Zhen a drink on the table. He couldn't help but whisper. He didn't like drinking very much. He had a very shallow drink in his previous life, claiming to be "a cup of wine". Whether it was white wine or beer, he poured it in one cup. Although he has changed his body, he is still a little resentful of wine.

"It's okay, let's just act like this. The main thing is to drink with my father and uncle." Zhao Zhen laughed in a low voice at this time.

"I think your majesty's illness is not suitable for drinking, right?" Li Zhang looked at Zhao Heng and whispered again. He was so confused. If he drinks again, wouldn't he be more confused?

"There is no way. My father is a person who is addicted to alcohol. The eldest lady would not allow him to drink again after he got sick. But today I am happy. I should not blame him if I drink less." Zhao Zhen said again at this time.

Li Zhang finally understood when he heard this. It turned out that Zhao Hengyan was false to invite the father and son, and it was true that he wanted to take the opportunity to drink. It was not easy for an emperor to do this. However, he was Alzheimer's disease and could even think of this way to drink. It seems that those who can be emperors are not simple people.

At this moment, Zhao Heng, who was on the master's seat, picked up the wine glass, then laughed and said, "This welcoming banquet should have been held long ago, but it was only because I was sick that I delayed a few days. I will punish me three times first!"

Zhao Heng said that, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all, and then drank the remaining two glasses of wine very happily. This made Li Zhang's guess more confirming that Zhao Heng took this opportunity to drink, which also made him more relaxed. Anyway, Zhao Heng came to drink, as long as he was happy.

Sure enough, after three glasses of wine, Zhao Heng's face became rosy and his smile became brighter. Then he raised his glass again and said, "Li Aiqing, thank you for your hard work outside these years, I will give you another cup!"

Zhao Heng's words were quite normal, but as soon as he said that, Li Zhang, Li Yong and the other three looked at each other, because Zhao Heng's words were clearly said to Li Yonghe, but at this time he was facing Li Zhang. Even if it was the first time he met, he shouldn't be able to tell the difference between me and my son, right?

"Father, this one next to me is my cousin Li Zhang, and the one opposite is my uncle!" Zhao Zhen was still experienced. At this time, he immediately guessed that his father's confusion had happened again, and explained patiently.

"Is that true?" Zhao Heng said in confusion when he heard this, then turned his head to look at Li Yonghe, and then asked another speechless question: "Who are you and why are you here?"

Li Zhang there was almost crazy. Zhao Heng was so demented that he was too demented. How could Liu E feel assured to let him come to see the guests alone?

However, Li Yonghe replied patiently: "My minister Li Yonghe, Your Majesty invites me to the banquet!"

"Oh~" Zhao Heng seemed to finally remember, then he slapped his head and raised his glass and said, "Li Aiqing, I wish you a glass!"

There was silence in the hall again. Li Zhang was almost crying at this time because Zhao Heng was still holding his wine glass facing him this time, while Li Yonghe, who was holding his wine glass opposite, didn't know whether he should drink it. Zhao Zhen next to him also whispered in pain: "If I had known, I wouldn't have let my father drink, now I'm more confused than usual!"

Zhao Heng is the king and Li Zhang is the minister. He could not let Zhao Heng hold the wine glass all the time. In the end, he could only hold the wine glass with a sad face and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After Li Zhang said that, he picked up the wine and drank it all. The wine in the Song Dynasty mainly brewed wine, with a relatively low degree, but no matter how low it is, it is higher than beer. Li Zhang's body's alcohol content is not very good. After a glass of wine, he felt his face was hot and his mind was a little dizzy.
Chapter completed!