There is no need to continue looking at the firearms accounts of Workshop City.
When he saw the records related to early firearms, Zhao Xi already understood the meaning of Su Song's meeting. It was all clear... Zhao Xi was really at a loss for a moment.
Although there is no evidence yet and it is not possible to connect all the connections, the direction of this incident should be roughly like this.
The second son was born to the Duan family. After leaving the palace, he first practiced in Bianliang, then went south and stopped on Jinghu Road. Zhao Xi always thought that the second son was trying to solve the chaos in the Jinghu area, but it seemed that things went counterproductive.
Zhao Xi recalled the several private promotions when the imperial court changed the old system. The courtiers thought he was behind the scenes, but Zhao Xi has been trying to figure out who the person behind it was...
The seemingly traceless attack on the prince caused Zhao Xi to lose his judgment this time. Zhao Xi felt some similarities with the previous incident, which made Zhao Xi not want to consider this direction from the bottom of his heart.
However, the fact is not what he wants, and it cannot be avoided by avoiding it. The fact will make him have to admit it.
Wang Zhongzheng didn't understand what was wrong with the official family. Seeing that the official family was a little frustrated, he threw away the account books and went straight to the inner garden without saying a word.
At this time, Wang Zhongzheng knew not to call it a guard of honor. This is what officials like when considering things.
The guard of honor slipped behind Zhao Xi and headed towards the inner garden.
Zhao Xi had an impulse to ask Duan, but halfway through, Zhao Xi changed his route.
Needless to say, the internal prisoner who came to Chengdu Mansion to announce the decree this time should be the second prince's childhood companion... Zhao Xi was a little worried, really worried, and it hurt.
Zhao Xi himself was not such an emperor. Although he had learned about the palace from a few words, he actually experienced the so-called palace when he came to this era.
But after Zhao Xi came to power, or became the Great Song Dynasty, and became the master within the palace walls, Zhao Xi did not manage the palace as usual, and even continued to influence Taoniang's management of the palace.
To a certain extent, Zhao Xi put the palace on par with the gentry of the entire Song Dynasty, and even went ahead of the gentry families to a certain extent, giving everyone within the palace walls a certain space to manage the inner gardens like employees of a management company.
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Therefore, whether it is Tao Niang, the Duan family, or the Su family, all the children of Zhao Xi are not all raised by Tao Niang...
In the end, something happened!
"Tao Niang, am I a qualified king?"
Zhao Xi had never been depressed before. He didn't mean that he was much smarter than the courtiers, but that he had more than a thousand years of experience. Since he was the prince, he had been working openly and secretly with the entire Song Dynasty's gentry, Song Dynasty bureaucrats, and the Song Dynasty.
The stereotypes and bad habits of the Song Dynasty were fought again.
Decades have passed, and Zhao Xi has not raised a butcher's knife on a large scale, nor has he been hostile to the nobles. Instead, he has continued to plan and take advantage of the situation, which has made the country today's vigorous vitality and strong national power.
However, the moment the whole story of the attack on the prince formed in Zhao Xi's mind, he really felt depressed.
Zhao Xi's cognition is really not the thinking of a king. The decades of this era have not made much change to an already formed world view and values. He is still a mortal, a mortal from later generations who especially pities this era.
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The emperor's ruthlessness left no trace in Zhao Xi's heart... This was the root cause of his inner frustration and confusion.
"Third brother, why do you say this?"
Taoniang can feel that the third brother's mood today is different from the past. He can't explain clearly, but this kind of third brother makes him feel closer to him.
"Third brother, no matter it's my uncle's family, or the imperial decree of contact with me, or the gossip I heard from others, the whole country praises third brother."
"The reason why the dynasty is as prosperous as it is today is all due to the planning of the third brother. Taoniang has been accompanying the third brother since he was still in the East Palace, and has also witnessed everything that the third brother has done to make the Song Dynasty strong."
"Although some words are disrespectful to our ancestors, in Tao Niang's heart, the achievements of the third brother cannot be compared to even Taizu Taizong."
Taoniang didn't know why her man was depressed, but this kind of emotion shouldn't appear on the third brother. This was Taoniang's understanding.
When Tao Niang was in the palace when she was very young, the late emperor always had this expression.
At that time, everything in the palace, the court, and even the borders of the Song Dynasty was in chaos.
The aunt often sighed, but whenever the late emperor came to Cining Palace, both the late emperor and the aunt tried their best to pretend that nothing happened, but Tao Niang understood at a very young age that the palace was not happy at that time.
It's because of Third Brother. Ever since Third Brother became sensible, whether it was his aunt or the late emperor, the sighs became smaller and smaller. Even many times, the aunt and the late emperor would talk about third brother privately, and they were filled with joy.
Third brother did not disappoint them, did not disappoint the court, and did not disappoint the entire people of the Song Dynasty.
Since the Zhenghe year, the changes in the country's dynasty can be experienced by every citizen of the Song Dynasty.
Although Tao Niang wanted to cheer up her third brother by praising her merits, none of her words were untrue.
Third Brother has never been one to admit defeat. After so many years, every time he had a confrontation with courtiers or foreigners, Third Brother was always the winner in the end.
Zhao Xi was a little stunned, not because of Tao Niang's praise, but because he knew Tao Niang was wrong.
"I'm not a good father!"
"Guan family, is your son making you unhappy?"
Tao Niang didn't even call her third brother anymore. Now the heir to Datong has not yet become a certain number.
"Officials and women should not get involved in government affairs, but Tao Niang also knows that her son's participation in politics is also recognized by the cabinet ministers."
"Both the Lu family and the Han family have spoken to my uncle's family. The veterans in the cabinet have praised many of my son's suggestions."
"All of this comes from the teachings of the officials, and the effect of the prince's growth experience on leaving the palace is obvious to all."
"My son sometimes comes to the palace to pay respects, and the etiquette is not inconsistent with his wishes. Even the servants in the palace treat each other with courtesy, which is very much the style of an official in the past..."
Tao Niang originally wanted to explain how extraordinary her son was, but the more she talked about it, the more excited she became.
As a mother, whenever you talk about your son, you always have endless things to say.
Alas... Zhao Xi was helpless.
The attack on the prince was kept secret. In order to prevent Tao Niang and the Queen Mother from worrying, Zhao Xi did not mention it in the palace. Even the Imperial City Department issued a strict order not to publicize it.
As a result, I couldn't find anyone to relieve my depression.
The king is a loner, and Zhao Xi has always avoided becoming a loner, but this situation is really unavoidable.
The depression at this time seemed to be borne by myself alone.
However, Zhao Xi felt somewhat relieved after hearing Tao Niang's unconscious intrusion.
Whether it is true or not, I am just guessing now. Even if it is, I will deal with it when it comes to the situation. Such resentful laments will have no effect on the incident itself.