I can finally travel, no matter what the excuse is, whether it is because I am strong, or because the current situation of the court has decided, or because the cabinet really thinks that it is to control the Yellow River.
In general, Zhao Xi can travel.
No one knows the real reason why Zhao Xi went out...~
When the Queen Mother passed away, it was naturally impossible for Zhao Xi to keep a filial piety and stay in the mourning hall day and night. But this is what Zhao Xi did.
Unless he has to show how filial he is, there is nothing he can do.
From the day the Queen Mother passed away, Zhao Xi dreamed of her original self and everything she once had every night.
It was not until the funeral of the Queen Mother that he recovered.
Those days, as long as he left Cining Palace, Zhao Xi would go back to the past when he fell asleep, his parents, wife and children...
But if you stay in Ciming Palace, you can sleep peacefully.
It has been almost forty years since he came to this era. From the beginning, Zhao Xi has buried the original... Since he has come to this era, he should be a person of this era and should play this role well.
This was decided by Zhao Xi himself when he woke up and understood his identity.
Forty years have passed, and Zhao Xi has formatted everything in his memory, as if he was originally the Zhao Xi of this era.
Even in the so-called government affairs, he was trying his best to adapt to this era. If it were not for the gap in military power between the country and the North, and if the Song Dynasty was not in a position where he was often criticized, he might not even have the most basic gunpowder.
Will take it out.
History should have its original course...~This is Zhao Xi's will.
Even if he wanted to change, including the changes in the thinking of the nobles in this era, Zhao Xi changed some of the views of later generations.
However, he did not expect that in the days after the death of the Queen Mother, he could not get rid of the impression of his original self in his mind.
Everything is becoming clearer.
Zhao Xi has been avoiding it, trying not to go or pass through the area where he originally lived.
With the thought of replaying the game satisfied in his mind these days, Zhao Xi decided to take advantage of the so-called management of the Yellow River and visit a familiar place in his mind.
Zhao Xi knew that the market town where he originally lived was definitely not a thousand years old, or it could not be formed into a market town now.
Cangshan Town is an immigrant market town. In the 1950s, after the construction of the Sanmenxia Reservoir, people living in the plains washed by the Wei River responded to the call and moved there.
They have not migrated very far and are still in the Wei River Basin.
Because after the Sanmenxia Reservoir was built, the Yellow River silt poured back into the river, and both sides of the Wei River had to build dams like Bianliang today, and the Wei River became a hanging river...
Of course, this was all what Zhao Xi heard from the old people.
Cangshan Town is actually quite far away from the Weishui River.
Ever since Zhao Xi decided to bury all his memories, he has been avoiding getting close to this land.
Even when he was on his western expedition, he just passed by and moved far west from Jingzhao Mansion.
Moreover, when Zhao Xi went north several times, he always avoided waterways. He was afraid that he would be tempted to turn around and take a look at the point where the Wei River flows into the Yellow River.
This time, I found some excuses to come here specifically.
The official ship sailed northwest along the Yellow River, avoiding all cargo ships and passenger ships on the waterway.
Although Zhao Xi did not travel according to the regulations of the emperor, but traveled according to the regulations of Su Song, a cabinet minister, it is also necessary to avoid other people on this waterway.
"Is this also the case for your westward exploration?"
Zhao Xi felt uneasy and wanted to resolve it through small talk.
Fortunately, Su Song, Li Jie and others have been familiar with each other for decades, and they have a good understanding of Zhao Xi's temper, so they are not shocked by Zhao Xi's question.
If it were anyone else, maybe it would be time to kneel down and shout forgiveness at this time.
"No way. I will not be escorted by soldiers when traveling. I will take the guards of Gongfang City with me and set up the flag of Gongfang City."
"The name of Workshop City has been effective in recent years, and it can be given some preferential treatment by the local government. It is not necessary to stop the boat to avoid it, but it will also be given priority."
Su Song answered the conversation and spoke matter-of-factly. He did not explain anything to the officials. As for the so-called preferential treatment, I believe the officials can also understand.
They, the old ministers who grew up with the official family, know that there is no need to deceive and manage anything.
"In the official family, Mr. Su Ge was not the elder at that time. Even if he wanted to receive such treatment, he couldn't do it..."
Shen Kuo was timid and cautious. He had followed Su Song and had many confrontations with officials over the years, so now he was not afraid to say anything in the mix.
"Cunzhong has done a great service to the court, I will remember it. There have been many exploration matters in recent years, and Gongfang City cannot do without you, so it's a good job for Cunzhong...~"
Zhao Xi couldn't remember whether the original Shen Kuo had gone so far as to become his father-in-law. However, during his time in power, Shen Kuo's contribution really cannot be erased.
Whether it was Gongfang City, or exploring properties everywhere, or surveying terrain, Shen Kuo made the greatest contribution.
However, Zhao Xi felt that Shen Kuo was not suitable for political governance based on his contact with Shen Kuo.
Putting Shen Kuo in the position of deputy city lord of Gongfang City...~Now the deputy city lord of Gongfang City is equivalent to the six ministries and nine ministers of the imperial court, and the city lord is second only to the cabinet. It is worthy of his contribution.
Speaking of which, Shen Kuo was qualified to be the city lord, but he had soft ears and was not suitable for being an official, so he was transferred to Su Ziyuan to steal his limelight.
Zhao Xi heard what Su Song said and was worried that Shen Kuo would complain and that Su Ziyuan would not be able to carry out his work in Gongfang City.
In the end, there were no surprises. With Su Ziyuan's status as uncle, his ability to hold local posts for many years, and Shen Kuo's soft temper, Gongfang City was still safe.
Of course, as a cabinet minister obsessed with science, Su Song was never willing to leave the affairs of Workshop City.
At this time, Shen Kuo intervened, and Zhao Xi did not hesitate to praise a few words...~
"I'm just doing my job, I don't dare to receive such praise from the officials!"
When Shen Kuo heard these words from the official, his whole body was filled with relief. It was only then that Su Ziyuan overcame the city lord's displeasure and could not leave a trace behind.
"I heard that Shen Chong, the eldest son of Cunzhong, has grown up..."
The official's words made Shen Kuo a little ashamed. It was just a family scandal, and Xu Xian's fierce wife could not tolerate the eldest son, but the eldest son was dull and not good at reading.
Shen Kuo was afraid of being a tough wife, and he didn't want to be criticized, so he didn't even ask for a favor from the officials...~ He was really afraid that the family would be uneasy.
"Officials, ministers..."
"No need to say more... Shi Deyi, remember to remind me when you return to the court and let Shen Chong enter the martial arts hall. As for how, it depends on his luck..."
Zhao Xi already knew about Shen Kuo's reputation, but he didn't know that he was also a strict henwife.
If Su Song hadn't mentioned it occasionally, Zhao Xi wouldn't have inquired about the privacy preferences of the ministers, and there would be no source of this information at all.
This time, the time is right.
"My lord... thank you for your kindness!"
Shen Kuo was trembling and about to kneel down...~This was really touching.
Zhao Xi waved his hand, signaling Su Song to stop Shen Kuo. But he looked towards the river...
This terrain is already very familiar. This is the mouth of the Wei River entering the Yellow River...～
I don’t know if it’s a dream or not, but when Zhao Xi saw this familiar terrain, his mood was indescribable.