Wang Lin felt refreshed and refreshed when he woke up in the morning. He was a little embarrassed when he saw the two talented women, each of them keeping their heads down and not getting up. Wang Lin probably understood that if he didn't leave, the two women would definitely not get up.
Wang Lin quickly ran away.
He left Li Qingzhao's small courtyard and walked around the palace.
I went to Pan Jinlian's house first and was surprised to find that Yan Xijiao had returned to Pan Jinlian's yard.
As a result, Yan Xi shyly told him that because Mrs. Pan was pregnant, she thought it best to return to Mrs. Pan to take care of her.
Wang Lin paused and then came back to his senses.
Yan Xijiao still has some scheming intentions.
Because he left, the study room in the outer court was basically a cold stove.
And without herself as the male protagonist, Yan Xijiao was equivalent to losing her backer in the house. After much deliberation, she took the initiative to return to Pan Jinlian.
Wang Lin thought this was fine.
Wang Lin pestered Pan Jinlian for a while and told her to be careful, and then went to Zhang Zhenniang's place to see his little daughter.
In fact, Zhang Zhenniang's daughter Wang Zhen and Han Yan's son Wang Han were born on the same day, just one hour earlier and one hour later.
It is a great fate that two brothers and sisters were born on the same day.
It was only when he arrived at Zhang Zhenniang's small courtyard that Wang Lin truly realized that his home was really very different from the past.
Originally, small courtyards were separated by low single walls, but now they have been reinforced with high walls.
Moreover, the courtyards are dotted with many Jiangnan landscape stones, and many trees, rockeries, etc. are also planted, giving it a Jiangnan garden style.
In the courtyard, there are many more landscape furnishings.
In short, it has quite a palace style.
Even Zhang Zhenniang, who liked simplicity the most, paved the courtyard with bluestones, planted flowers, plants and trees, separated the doorways with screen walls to hide the eyes, and built a hand-carved cloister with carved beams and paintings.
The original Bohai County Prince's Mansion was, at best, regulated by a wealthy family, but now, it has the flavor of a real prince's mansion.
The key is that there are many more maids in the palace.
Wang Lin knew that this was a servant girl assigned by the palace. He didn't know whether Zhao Ji was a gift or a deliberate attempt to throw away the burden.
There are hundreds of palace maids to support in the palace, which requires a lot of money every day.
Wang Lin couldn't help but feel dizzy when he thought of the food, drink, chewing and huge expenditures in his palace.
However, he also knew that he was now the unattainable King of Qi.
In the minds of foreign ministers like Hua Rong, this was basically a little less regulated than the emperor, so the pomp and circumstance in the mansion was unavoidable.
After hesitating for a long time, he decided to pretend he couldn't see anything and let it go.
After all, he didn't like ostentation, but the female relatives in the house, especially Han Yan and Pan Jinlian, were used to such a wealthy life.
If I can't even create this material condition for them, then I feel guilty.
But eunuch... this kind of creature, Wang Lin can't accept it yet.
According to his wishes, the eunuchs from the palace were basically allocated to Zhao Fujin, Wei Ying and Zhao Gou, as well as the princes and daughters of Zhao Ji.
Wang Lin thought about it and decided to go see Wei Ying and Zhao Gou.
It is no longer that time. Hua Rong has set aside a small two-entry courtyard in the lower right corner of the entire Prince Qi's Mansion as a living place for Wei Ying's mother and son.
It is inside Prince Qi's Mansion and is separated by a small door.
This was originally the residence of a merchant in Qingzhou, but was later moved into the palace by Hua Rong.
Hua Rong even considered the psychological feelings of Zhao Gou's mother and son, and hung a large plaque at the entrance of this small two-entry courtyard, named East Palace Villa.
When Wang Lin saw this handwriting, he realized it was Li Qingzhao's handwriting.
He stood quietly on the plaque and took a look, feeling a little strange in his heart.
If this is the East Palace Villa, what is his Prince Qi's Mansion, the inner palace?
When the two young eunuchs saw Wang Lin, they did not dare to neglect him and immediately went to report him.
Zhao Goupi Dian Dian came out to welcome him.
In the hall, Wei Ying stood up to greet her. Wang Lin smiled, then sat down separately with Zhao Gou and his son, and chatted casually.
Because of Zhao Fujin's reminder yesterday and Wang Lin Yunshan's words about dreams, Zhao Gou and his son stayed awake almost all night.
Zhao Fujin undoubtedly hinted that Zhao Gou could keep his wealth by being a puppet with peace of mind.
Zhao Gou looked frightened on the surface, but deep down, how could he really suppress his desire for the throne?
He is the son of an official family of the Great Song Dynasty, and now he is also the prince. He is only one step away from that position.
Fortunately, he knew in his heart that there was a natural chasm just one step away.
Zhao had too many ideas that night.
He even thought about how Prince Zhao Ji Nuoduo was in Qingzhou. If he couldn't please Wang Lin, then his fate could be imagined——
The worst case scenario is that Wang Lin can just change to another heir apparent, since it's all about face anyway.
Zhao Huahua understood this key point and was covered in cold sweat.
As for his mother, she was thinking about what Wang Lin said about her tragic experience after being kidnapped by the golden man.
If she could believe that the Jin people would destroy the Song Dynasty, she certainly couldn't believe it now.
But she also knew that Wang Lin was never a person who spoke freely. He must have had his intentions when he suddenly spoke like this.
So she tossed and turned and couldn't figure out what Wang Lin meant.
The mother and son spent the night separately and were not in good spirits when they woke up in the morning.
Seeing Wang Lin suddenly arriving, Wei Ying decided to go straight to the point and ask Wang Lin about Zhao Gou's future arrangements.
And when Wang Lin came here today, he was obviously well prepared.
From the bottom of his heart, he did not want Zhao Gou and his son to have trouble because of their different aspirations, forcing him to kill him.
Seeing that his mother finally asked what was in his heart, Zhao Gou, although he sat there respectfully, pricked up his ears to listen.
"Lin Lang, I know that you always make plans before taking action...
What plans do you have for Gou'er in the future?
What I mean is that at this point in time, you and I, including Gou'er, are no longer outsiders after all, and it would be more appropriate to talk about some things in the open."
Wei Ying composed herself and finally spoke.
Her face turned slightly red.
Wang Lin was slightly startled. He didn't expect that she would publicly use such an intimate title.
This obviously tells him two things:
First, the relationship between the two can no longer be hidden from Zhao Gou, and Zhao Gou may have acquiesced;
Secondly, it was just a way of asking for favor, hoping that Wang Lin would find a better way for Zhao Gou out of consideration for her willingness to serve her.
Zhao Gou lowered his head, feeling no shame or anger, but more nervous.
He knew that his own safety depended on Wang Lin's body.
Regarding my mother's behavior, instead of being angry or ashamed, I felt my mother's good intentions in planning for my son, and I was moved in my heart.
Wang Lin smiled: "What do you think I should do? Or, what should I do to make you mother and son more satisfied?"
Wei Ying was speechless for a moment.
Wang Lin added: "Before I answer your question, I want to ask you a question first.
Suppose I elect Zhao Gou as emperor without hesitation, then in the future, after the world is peaceful, can Zhao Gou tolerate me?"
"Don't use those perfunctory words to deal with me."
Wei Ying's expression changed.
She quietly looked at her son.
In fact, this question is a proposition that does not need to be pondered for too long.
As members of the royal family, they know better than anyone else that no matter who is the emperor, they will not tolerate the existence of a powerful official who has military power and can overthrow the Zhao and Song Dynasties at any time.
Therefore, once Zhao Gou proclaims himself emperor and takes control of the situation, the first person to be killed will be Wang Lin.
And if so, is this the result you want to see?
Seeing Wang Lin staring closely at her, Wei Ying couldn't help but sigh.
She not only wanted her son to be the emperor, but also wanted Wang Lin to live long, but it was impossible to have both.
Zhao Gou suddenly blushed and said: "Master, I can swear that I will never..."
Wang Lin waved his hand: "Don't say these words, so as not to hurt the relationship between you and my teachers and students.
I believe that your current thoughts are sincere, but in the future, especially after you become emperor, you will definitely change.
If you don't change, your ministers and the people of the world will definitely force you to change."
"It's like the officials didn't want to touch me, but in the end, with the help of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, I got to where I am today."
Zhao Gou hung his head helplessly.
"So, don't blame me for some things, I have to do them."
"But I value the friendship between us very much. I came here today just to have a heart-to-heart talk with you, mother and son, about the world and the general trend of the future. I hope you can understand that I will never treat the people I value badly. But
The premise is, don’t force me.”
Wang Lin said slowly: "At present, the Song Dynasty Forbidden Army is mainly composed of the Western Army, the Hebei Army, the Jiangnan Forbidden Army, and my Qingzhou Army.
Although the Western Army was elite, its generals were passed down from generation to generation. The officers and soldiers of the Western Army mostly recognized the generals but not the imperial court, and their sense of belonging to the Zhao and Song royal family was not that strong.
Although the Western Army has gone through hundreds of battles, it has many shortcomings. It is said to have 300,000 Western troops, but in reality it is only 200,000 at most.
As for the Hebei Army, its combat power is weak and there is almost nothing remarkable about it. The Jiangnan Forbidden Army is not as good as the Hebei Army.
Although my Qingzhou Army was formed late and the training time was short, the effort and financial resources I spent on the Qingzhou Army are beyond what the world can imagine.
I led the army to conquer everywhere and quell the chaos. In fact, it was just a way of training troops. Because an army without a battle formation will ultimately be an army that will be defeated in one blow.
The prince also served as a general in the army. You should know that the Qingzhou Army has strict military disciplines, strict orders and prohibitions, and high morale.
This is by no means comparable to the Western Army or other armies. From the beginning, I have instilled in the soldiers the concept of resisting gold and defending the country, and it has been quite effective over the years.
What's more important is that in my army, there has never been any deprivation of military pay, or generals squeezing soldiers. There has also never been any bullying of the people, or wasting money on the people.
Over the years, the military pay, supplies, and food and grass given to me by the imperial court were only a drop in the bucket. I spent almost all the money I had planned over the years on this army.
I dare say that in terms of combat effectiveness, the Qingzhou Army may still be far behind the Western Army, but in terms of fighting will and morale, the Western Army is incomparable with our Qingzhou Army.
Our troops are all capable of fighting to the death and will never escape in battle. Because they know that they fight for their country and die for their families. After they die, their families will receive generous pensions without any worries..."
Wang Lin talked eloquently.
Zhao Gou looked complicated and nodded repeatedly.
He knew that what Wang Lin said was true.
The military discipline and morale of the Qingzhou Army, as well as the united cohesion of the officers and men, were all visible to him.
Wang Lin actually didn't say something crucial.
In the Qingzhou Army, Wang Lin is the soul of the army.
Wang Lin has achieved the glory of the Qingzhou Army being undefeated to this day. As long as Wang Lin appears in the army, the morale of the Qingzhou Army will instantly explode to an unprecedented peak.
However, the Qingzhou Army only knew General Fuhu, but not the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.
"Currently, the Qingzhou Army already has 50,000 cavalry. Give me another year... haha." Wang Lin smiled and looked at Wei Ying.
Wei Ying looked at the ambitious man in front of her with some wonder.
She believed that this man would achieve eternal hegemony, but it was really sad that her son was born in the same era as him.
"I say this to tell you not to try to conjure up the idea of colluding with the Western Army to move me... Because even if it is the Western Army, I, Wang Lin, am confident that I can defeat it!"
"But if there is a civil war, the Jin soldiers will definitely take advantage of it. At that time, the Song Dynasty will really be subjugated."
Zhao Gou sighed and said: "Master, this student must not have this intention. Besides, I have no contact with the generals of the Western Army. To put it bluntly, except for the master, others may not take me, the ninth son of the emperor, to heart."
This is true.
The unruly generals of the Western Army really did not take Zhao Gou seriously.
"As soon as the war started, the Jin soldiers would divide their troops and go south in two directions, one in Hedong and the other in Hebei.
The enemy in Hedong had to rely on the Western Army to stop it, but Hebei could not withstand the Jin Army that was marching south with the power of destroying the country.
Therefore, next summer at most, I must lead my army south of the Yellow River to fight to the death with the Jin army.
If I am defeated... I will elect the prince to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, command the world, carry Han clothes and clothes to the south of the Yangtze River, accumulate strength, and continue to fight against the Jin, in order to regain the Central Plains and our Han territory.
But by then, the situation may be even more difficult...
And if I win the battle, I will definitely take advantage of the opportunity to invade the old land of Liao and Jin Dynasties, restore our rivers and mountains, and even open up new territories and achieve great achievements throughout the ages.
This world is so big that you cannot imagine it. In the future, if the world is unified and the world is clear and clear, and if you still have the ambition to build a country, I will give you a country overseas. What will happen if you are called a loner?
I promised the Murong family to help them establish their country overseas. You, the Zhao and Song royal family, are the same. Of course, if you don’t have such ambitions, you can also follow the example of the Chai family and live a prosperous and prosperous life."
When Wang Lin said this, he stopped talking.
Everything is clear.
Wang Lin must proclaim himself emperor.
But the time to become emperor is definitely not now, maybe a few years, maybe ten years.
Before Wang Lin proclaimed himself emperor, he still had a short period of time to be a nominal monarch.
After Wang Lin became emperor, Wang Lin's promise was to send the Zhao and Song royal family to establish a country outside the territory.
This is his ultimate way out.
This is also the fundamental reason why Wang Lin still retains Zhao Gou's luck and has not seized it.
If the Jin people are unstoppable, they will probably have to take the old route of crossing south in Yiguan. If they go south in Yiguan, they will have to put up the Zhao Gou sign to unite the hearts and minds of the army.
At least for now, the two sides still cooperate with each other.