Chapter 416: Conversation between ruler and minister
Chapter 416: Dialogue between monarch and minister, monarch is virtuous and minister is loyal
"oh?"
Shi Hao's words made Zhao Shen a little more interested, "Then I wonder what Aiqing feels."
Shi Haoliu thought for a while, and then responded, "Be brave for the generals and loyal for the ministers! Speaking of which, among the Three Kingdoms, my favorite character is Zhuge Kongming.
Although Zhuge did not guarantee the revival of the Han Dynasty in the end, he ended up in the Han Dynasty throughout his life.
Moreover, even after the death of Emperor Zhaolie, he remained loyal to his young master and finally died of exhaustion, which can be regarded as fulfilling the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers!"
Zhao Shen nodded, "Yes, speaking of which, I also envy Emperor Zhaolie."
"Haha..." Shi Hao smiled, "Why does your Majesty envy Emperor Zhaolie?
Although the old minister does not have the wisdom of Kong Ming, he thinks that he has the loyalty of Kong Ming.
Furthermore, how can we, the loyal ministers and generals of the Great Song Dynasty, be comparable to those of the Shu Han Dynasty?
In my opinion, it was Emperor Zhaolie who envied His Majesty.
Although our Song Dynasty is slightly weaker now, there is hope for ZTE! Your Majesty's return of his homeland may not be an achievement of opening up new territory, but it is enough to cheer up the people of the world."
"I think that Emperor Taizu should be pleased to know this!"
The Song Dynasty is really interesting. Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin was the founding emperor.
However, with the sound of a candle shadow and the sound of an axe, a golden alliance was formed, and then the younger brother finally succeeded, Taizong Zhao Kuangyi became the emperor.
The descendants of Taizong of the Northern Song Dynasty have always inherited it, including Zhao Gou, who is also in the lineage of Taizong.
However, Zhao Gou had no heirs. After many choices, he chose Zhao Shen. This Zhao Shen was from the lineage of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin. After many twists and turns, the Song Dynasty returned to the hands of Taizu's lineage.
Maybe, God knows, and the endless cycle of reincarnation deliberately arranged this drama?
Shi Hao's words made the smile on Zhao Shen's face a little thicker. To strengthen the clan and conquer the ancestors is almost everyone's wish, even Zhao Shen, as the emperor, is unavoidable.
"Whether it is veteran minister or Zhang Jun, we are all old.
However, we have many talented people in the Song Dynasty! Didn't your Majesty appoint a number one scholar to come out?
The number one scholar chosen by His Majesty is truly remarkable.
My first mission was to bring glory to the Song Dynasty.
This is naturally the result of Shen Zhuangyuan, but the root cause is His Majesty."
"If His Majesty hadn't appointed the champion and pressured the entire court to make Shen the champion, how could we have the glory that the Song Dynasty has now?"
"Just now, Wang Quan told the old minister that it was rumored that Shen Zhuangyuan was descended from Wenquxing.
According to my experience, this may not be the case! Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, so you should be protected by the Star King! Maybe it is God who knows that Your Majesty has the ambition to restore the land and become strong, so it sent this Shen Zhuangyuan down to earth to help His Majesty."
The Song Dynasty believed in Taoism, and almost every emperor would give himself a large number of Taoist titles.
Although this kind of belief has some other purpose, but if you believe it, it has some true meaning.
Therefore, facing Shi Hao, who was like a magic stick, Zhao Shen not only did not blame him, but laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Aiqing is right, we, the number one scholar, will be the mainstay of our Song Dynasty in the future. …”
The two chatted for a few more words. During the chat, everyone praised Shen Tang for his achievements! Zhao Shen also mentioned several times that he would give Shen Tang a heavy reward...
"My dear, I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. What can I do if you come here today?"
Zhao Shen asked.
Hearing this, Shi Hao stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty, I came here specifically to congratulate you today!"
Shi Hao's words made Zhao Shen stunned, "This... I don't know where the joy comes from?"
Zhao Shen asked curiously.
Shi Hao took out a scroll of memorials from his sleeves, handed it to Zhao Shen, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, do you still remember how you rehabilitated Yue Wumu last year?"
"Of course I remember!"
Zhao Shen nodded. This was the first time he showed his power in the court, and he successfully rehabilitated Yue Fei.
This move not only won the hearts of the people, but also gradually eliminated a lot of Zhao Gou's influence.
"Yesterday, Jingjiang Mansion reported that they had found Yue Lin and Yue Zhen, the sons of Yue Wumu! They are grateful that Your Majesty rehabilitated their father, and now they have joined the army to serve Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, do you think this is a happy event..."
Zhao Shen's face indeed showed a smile.
"Yes, it is indeed a happy event!"
Whether Yue Fei's descendants can be found is actually not important to Zhao Shen.
However, it is extremely important for Zhao Shen to be able to find them and let them continue to work for him to demonstrate his merits.
After all, rehabilitating Yue Fei greatly increased Zhao Shen's prestige among his subjects, and it is naturally a good thing to be able to continue this prestige.
"Therefore, I am here to express my congratulations to His Majesty! Although Yue Wumu's death is a pity, but now that Your Majesty is in power, we have hope of reviving the Song Dynasty. How can our loyal ministers and good generals dare not to sacrifice their lives?
It is precisely because of your majesty's generosity and kindness in treating meritorious officials that the resurgence of the Song Dynasty is just around the corner, so I have come to congratulate you."
"Okay...okay!"
Zhao Shen held Shi Hao's hand, his face full of joy.
Obviously, Shi Hao's words made him feel extremely comfortable.
Zhao Shen stood up, and after a long while, he slowly said, "Ai Qing, you are right.
First there is the benevolence of Your Majesty, and then there will be the loyalty of the civil servants and military commanders.
Although I dare not compare myself to the ancient Holy Emperors, for the sake of the prosperity of the Song Dynasty, I am determined that no hero will die in my hands.
What happened to Yue Wumu will never happen again."
"If you love me, you will live up to me, and I will definitely live up to you!"
Hearing this, Shi Hao's expression was so shocked that he even prostrated himself, "Old minister, I would like to thank Your Majesty on behalf of all your ministers. Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! I am determined to be loyal to Your Majesty and to the Song Dynasty. I will devote my whole life to the prosperity of the Song Dynasty and serve Your Majesty. The ambition is to die rather than regret!"
Seeing these veterans from several dynasties moved to tears, Zhao Shen also felt a lot of emotion in his heart, "My dear, please get up quickly! Our Song Dynasty is mine, but it is also yours.
Only when we, the monarch and the ministers, work together as one heart can we achieve long-term peace and stability."
"There are you, Zhang Jun, Shen Tang and other latecomers.
I believe that our Song Dynasty will become stronger and stronger."
Zhao Shen said excitedly...
I don't know if it was because of this conversation that the relationship between Zhao Shen and Shi Hao suddenly became closer. Almost every day after the court meeting, Zhao Shen would leave Shi Hao to chat.
Dining and studying with Zhao Shen in the palace became commonplace.
"Haha... Dear, I will continue to play a few games with you today.
Yesterday, we lost three out of five games, so I want to move back."
After the court meeting ended, Shi Hao was left behind again as expected, and accompanied Zhao Shen towards the Qinzheng Hall.
The two entered the Qinzheng Hall, and Zhao Shen happily asked Wang Quan to bring the chessboard. Then, the two set up a battle formation and fought together!