"If there really is such a high-speed train, we can take a trip to Xijing while your husband is teaching at Taixue."
"Tch! Fantasy country, do you know it is a fantasy country?"
"The Changbai pacifier is a disciple of Chu Sheng's grandfather. If something happens to the benefactor's eldest grandson in his jurisdiction, he may not be able to escape being implicated..."
"I don't think so. The official system of a fantasy country is different from that of a dynasty..."
When the princes of Zishantang started talking about the fantasy kingdom, Zhao Xi knew that what he expected was on track.
It's just that I...have to be a hard-working writer after school every day.
Not to mention the other people in Bianliang City, even the Queen and the concubines and maids are eagerly waiting to see. They are all urging for updates.
Therefore, Zhao Xi is completely locked into "Fantasy Kingdom", and there is no need to bother with it anymore.
Don’t bother anymore, not even the court. Is there anything else to worry about? Fan Zhongyan left, Fu Bi left, and even Han Qi was caught and bitten by the Yushitai for saying too many words.
gone.
Originally, Du Yan, a good old man, was there to prevent all the New Deal measures from being thrown away. But in the end, someone who didn't know who actually messed with his son-in-law, and just like that, Lao Du was kicked out of the court.
Immediately afterwards, even Ouyang Xiu and Yu Jing from the Yushitai were released one by one.
That is to say, Wang Su has deep roots and luxuriant leaves, and has not been driven away.
But what's the matter? When Jia Chang came to his old husband, Chen Zhizhong came up again and deceived his father into stopping all the contents of the New Deal one by one.
Zhao Xi knew what his father had done... That was his father. Even if he had something to do, he would keep it secret and just be a bystander.
A kid with a big butt has no qualifications to join the court. Even if these few are very fond of him and he has left a deep impression on these husbands, it is useless. Dad still has to make the decision and continue.
Avoid trouble, save trouble, let the so-called foreign affairs continue to be foreign affairs.
"Xi'er, we will stop school for one day tomorrow. Daxia sent an envoy to ask for a reward, and his prince Ning Lingge came to the court. Daxia sent an envoy to see my prince, the Song Dynasty, to congratulate me, and the court has agreed that you will come to the court to receive him tomorrow."
Zhao Xi was a little stunned. Does this still require equal treatment?
Daxia should be the country called Xixia in later generations. Let’s call it a country at this time. In Zhao Xi’s impression, this so-called territory of Daxia is also a province in later generations.
The question is, doesn’t it mean that the country has designated itself as a vassal state?
Since it is an audience and a visit to the country, how can an envoy respond with just a few words?
"Your Majesty, my child has never had this experience. I don't know what etiquette is required or what taboos are required when receiving someone in court."
Although he had too many questions, Zhao Xi did not refuse what the court had decided.
Otherwise, those scholars who rely on their words to make ends meet may say some shocking things.
"How do you know etiquette in the border country? My son only needs to follow the etiquette of the country and the court, and don't sacrifice the dignity."
That's it, although I am timid in my heart and have lost several battles, I never admit equality of status.
You have already allowed yourself, the prince, to meet with the prince of the lower prince, and you are still just a commoner on the frontier. Even the queen speaks like this, let alone the princes in the court?
Early in the morning, before Zhao Xi had time to go for a run for exercise, there was an internal prison waiting for him.
By the way, Zhao Xi has never worn a formal court dress, such as a seven-beam flower crown, a Diao Chan cage scarf, a gold-coated silver pen, a real jade pendant, a ribbon, a gold-coated silver leather belt, and black leather shoes.
Zhao Xi listened to the inner prisoner shouting in vain, and was being manipulated at will, and he didn't understand anyway.
He originally thought he was a prince, probably dressed similarly to his father's two cousins. When he finished dressing, he looked at the bronze mirror for a long time...it was not the same thing.
Zhao Xi didn't care about this. The color of the clothes was quite light and simple. Although it was unsightly, it didn't make him disgusted.
Anyway, he just goes through the motions to show that there is someone to succeed the Song Dynasty. As for how the two families will fight, it should not be his turn.
He was led by the eunuch, and Wang Zhongzheng was also dressed in formal attire. This boy was now considered to be of high rank, and he also had corresponding attire.
Even though the imperial court has never officially recognized Daxia as an equal country, this etiquette... even though Zhao Xi didn't understand it, he thought it was quite high-standard and was completely prepared to receive the envoy.
The genius was so bright that he not only toiled himself, but even his father was already prepared.
Also said it is a subordinate country?
This was the first time that Li Yuanhao had sent an envoy since the founding of the country and the dynasty, and the state letter clearly stated that he was seeking an audience to seek a title.
Zhao Zhen was very concerned about this meeting.
At the beginning of Li Jiqian's rebellion, the country went on many expeditions, all of which were defeated. After Li Yuanhao established the country, he launched many expeditions, but still suffered a complete defeat.
The imperial court had to admit the existence of Daxia in fact, even though the credential whitewashed the matter of spending money to buy peace and called it a yearly gift. Even Zhao Zhen knew in his heart that it was just a thin fig leaf.
The fact that he met in court this time to ask for a title was not in vain for him to stop the new policy of reforming the dynasty.
If he hadn't failed in many expeditions, Zhao Zhen would not have thought of making trouble. Now that he has that fig leaf, Zhao Zhen no longer has the thought of rectifying state affairs...it's too troublesome.
It's nothing more than money. My son also said that money is nothing.
Today, Daxia sent envoys to ask for a title. I think Fan Xiang and others can understand my intentions, right?
"Xi'er..."
When Zhao Zhen saw Xi'er dressed up, he seemed to think of his own time... At that time, he had the idea of working hard to improve things... Alas, it was too complicated and messy.
"Dad, the child has never experienced..."
"It doesn't matter, the princes and servants of the court will deal with it. Xi'er can just wait and see."
The father and son didn't have much to say. Zhao Xi was not as close to his father as he was to his mother.
Don't talk about blood relations... He doesn't even know how to explain his identity.
In addition, Zhao Xi didn't know where his father slept every day, and he rarely had any family time. Therefore, the father and son just sat there dryly.
"Xi'er, how are you going to study?"
"Back to dad, I don't know how to explain it. My husband thinks that if the childbirth test is not cancelled, the case will be unsealed."
This is really not a boast, but Zhao Xi lowered the standard. In Sun Fu's words: If the prince can pass the imperial examination, although the first grade is slightly lacking, the second grade is preferable.
Zhao Xi didn't believe much in Sun Fu's recommendation of Maocai, who had failed many times. He was still confident about Tong Sheng's test.
Zhao Zhen felt quite proud when he saw Zhao Xi being so confident.
Xi'er's current reputation, whether among scholars or among the people, is even higher than that of an emperor. This is his only gratification...
Zhao Zhen picks things up and talks to his son when he has nothing to say, and from time to time he reveals some of the emperor's experiences to his son, and talks about the court's gossip intentionally or unintentionally... This can be regarded as teaching by words and deeds.
However, Zhao Xi did not agree with these ideas. On the surface, he listened obediently, but in his heart, he really looked down on some of his father's practices.
Dad is nothing more than: balance, compromise, tolerance, and politeness that doesn’t offend many people. To put it bluntly, he is just fooling around.
But, dad, this guy doesn’t know how to get used to something. If you get used to it too much, you’ll get spoiled.