If we were to say what was the hottest issue in the current state, it was naturally the reform of water transportation. The enthusiasm for water transportation reform completely exceeded the interest of the state in conquering Dali southward and preparing to make Dali disappear.
After all, Dali is still a bit far away from Bianliang and the Guochao. Apart from the mining city, there seems to be nothing in Dali that attracts the attention of the people of the Guochao. However, water transportation is different. Water transport is almost the lifeline of the entire Guochao and the lifeblood of the Song Dynasty.
This was Zhao Xi's intention.
Now that it has been less than a year since the war between Li Guochao and Xixia was over, Guochao took the initiative to provoke the war. Zhao Xi was not sure whether the courtiers and even the people who originally hated the war would accept it, or whether they would classify themselves as militaristic.
Therefore, bringing water transport reform, an issue that is closely related to everyone, to the forefront is somewhat diverting people's attention.
The other one is that the prince was attacked, the second prince participated, the court decided to use troops against Dali, etc., etc., this was kept hidden from the Duan family within the palace walls...
The second prince is the daughter of the Duan family, and the Duan family in Dali is from her uncle's family, but Zhao Xi has no intention of venting his anger on others. Based on Duan's character, Zhao Xi does not think there is a possibility that she will be involved in these dirty things.
Tao Niang is quite sensible, and she does not make any small moves against Duan in handling the daily affairs in the palace. This makes Zhao Xi happy, but at the same time, Zhao Xi is also very embarrassed. The concealment is only temporary and cannot last forever...
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"Third brother, Duan seems to be aware of something..."
It has to be faced eventually.
"In the past few days, Mr. Duan has closed the palace door tightly, has only eaten food and clothing, and has not received any visitors. Even if there are new lyrics and compositions in Bianliang, Mr. Duan has not been seen singing..."
Tao Niang also knew that the Duan family could not be involved. However, the third brother had asked who would give birth to the second prince at the beginning, and she felt that she could not escape the blame for the result of the second prince.
Another key point is that the eunuch who came to Chengdu Mansion to deliver the decree came from her palace, and he was also a close friend she brought from Dali...
"Sigh... Let's go and take a look. For Duan, the key to this kind of thing lies in one's own heart..."
Zhao Xi can never be ruthless. According to the emperor's method, Duan's skin will peel off even if he does not die, making it difficult to survive in the palace.
Regarding the handling of Duan's family, Zhao Xi also specifically communicated with the prince. It was not bad. The prince was also a tolerant person and had no intention of pursuing it. Maybe people with the surname Zhao have this problem. It can be said that they are tolerant, but it can also be said that they are not tough at heart.
I don’t know what happened, but they are all from the Taizong lineage. It seems that they have not inherited any of the fierceness from their ancestors. Of course, Zhao Xi does not think that he is the same. The excuse he gave himself is that he does not belong to this
In this era, some concepts cannot adapt.
Duan's palace is decorated according to her temperament. It has a Dali style and a poetic and artistic atmosphere. Sometimes Zhao Xi also likes to come here to stay, as if it can cleanse the soul and make people peaceful.
This time I came in again, and although the scenery was still the same, I felt like it was less lively.
"Official family, concubine..."
Zhao Xi somewhat understood what it meant to be speechless and choked. As soon as she entered the door, Mrs. Duan's eyes were haggard, and she knelt straight on the ground. She just called "official" and called herself my concubine, and could no longer speak.
Only the tears on her face told Zhao Xi that she knew and knew everything.
"Get up, get up and talk..."
Zhao Xi didn't know how to comfort him, or he was a little embarrassed.
I forgive Duan because she is a simple person, but Zhao Xi really has no good impression of the entire Duan family in Dali.
Although Zhao Xi allowed the Duan family to continue to be in charge of Dali, he also had the intention of letting them be puppets, and he was ready to take it back at any time, just to let the Duan family deserve their reputation.
But Zhao Xi hates that the Duan family is so ungrateful and does not know how to repay their kindness. In any case, the reason why the Duan family can continue the throne to this day is because of the help of the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Xi was really afraid that Mrs. Duan would ask for mercy. Therefore, he didn't show any special affection. He was lukewarm. Even Tao Niang was surprised.
"The official, I am...I really don't know anything about it..."
This sound really sounds like crying and heart-wrenching, and the ending sound is very long, which can drag people into that unbearable emotion.
"Concubine Duan Hui, the officials don't blame you, otherwise why would it be like this..."
Tao Niang is not a very persuasive person. What she said...
Mrs. Duan stood up timidly, then welcomed the host and hostess in the palace, made tea with her own hands, and waited by the side, just like a servant...
"Concubine Duan Hui, please sit down and talk. You are not in trouble as an official, but it makes me feel uncomfortable, sister."
Taoniang's words were to adjust the atmosphere, but at this time Duan was already frightened, nervous and at a loss.
"Tao Niang asks you to sit down, just sit down. Let's talk casually. We don't have any intention of provoking any accusations. I also know what kind of person you are."
Zhao Xi looked at Duan's situation and felt that Duan should not make any excessive demands and should be as pleasant as possible.
"The official family, I...I don't dare...it's just my son and uncle's house..."
After all, I finally said it, without directly begging for mercy, but I did have such an intention.
The reason why Duan married into an official family was because he had other intentions, or in other words, he came with the intention of asking for Dali's blessing.
It is impossible to sacrifice one's life thousands of miles away without a specific purpose for two people who have never been in contact with each other before.
The atmosphere suddenly became cold...
Zhao Xi remained silent, Tao Niang did not dare to interfere, and Duan knelt down again.
The reason why Mrs. Duan thinks too much, or is haggard, is that she is not worried about herself. What she is really worried about is her son and her uncle's family. In other words, this is part of her mission.
"You need to think about what you should think about. There are some things that you don't need to think too much about. The Song Dynasty is the Song Dynasty of the Zhao family, and it is also the Song Dynasty of hundreds of millions of Song ministers and people. There are rules for everything..."
Zhao Xi had already explained to Zhang Dun how the matter would be resolved. However, Zhao Xi would never express any attitude at this time...
The soldiers at the front are still fighting. If the king has an attitude, he will put a lot of constraints on the soldiers at the front.
"Death or survival depends on the Duan family themselves! The greater the resistance, the faster they will die! This is war, not a child's play. Since I have released the troops, I must give the general discretion..."
After Zhao Xi finished speaking, he no longer cared about Duan's emotions and stood up...
Tao Niang quickly followed her out, and even turned to look at the Duan family... The officials had already made a clear attitude. If the Duan family didn't resist fiercely, there was still hope for survival.
"Zhongzheng, get rid of the internal supervisors around Duan..."
"Tao Niang, please replace the maids around Duan. Screen them carefully and don't keep the ones you can't keep..."
Zhao Xi was not sure, but something had to be done.