Zhao Ning saw a young man walking in.

This young man has good features and fair skin, and he looks a bit like a young celebrity in the 21st century.

This is Zhao Gou.

The founder of the Southern Song Dynasty, a controversial historical figure.

Zhao Gou walked up to Zhao Ning, saluted and said, "I'm here to see the official."

"Quickly, no courtesy." Zhao Ning's attitude was very good, and every hair on his face exuded a warm smile. He stood up, walked to Zhao Gou, and patted Zhao Gou on the shoulder, "Brother Ninth,

Thank you for your hard work this time."

Zhao Ning almost blurted out: Jiu Mei!

(In the Song Dynasty, there was no such title as Jiu Di and Jiu Mei. No matter who is the oldest, brother or sister will be called brother or sister according to the ranking, regardless of age.)

"It's all about sharing the worries of the officials."

"After you left, I thought about it carefully. I shouldn't have let you take such a big risk!" After "taking out my heart and lungs" with Zhao Ding, Zhao Ning began to "take out my heart and lungs" with Zhao Gou again.

However, the purpose is completely different.

With Zhao Gou's performance in Hebei this time, onlookers naturally knew that he was trash.

Even Zhao Ning knew that he was huddled in Daming Mansion, relying on Zong Ze to support the battle.

However, the ministers did not think so. They believed that Zhao Gou opened the Generalissimo's Palace and appointed Zongze to go south to Liuzhou to resist the Jin army.

They may even think that Zhao Gou's appointment was wise, so Zhao Gou deserves credit.

As for Zhao Gou's refusal to fight, who can tell a standard?

Wang Boyan would say that the generalissimo had sent Zongze to the front, and the rear was transporting grain and grass, waiting for the opportunity to attack with the whole army at any time.

The subtlety lies in this "at any time". Chinese is really broad and profound.

This is politics.

If Zhao Ning forcefully defends his behavior to Zhao Gou, it will cause a huge misunderstanding in the court, and even fall into a quagmire of controversy, and then be fanned behind by villains like Wang Boyan.

You know, our Song Dynasty never lacked treacherous ministers, especially in the late Northern Song Dynasty.

Nests of treacherous ministers were all blinking below, looking at the court with their big eyes, and starting to cause trouble whenever there was an opportunity.

Does that mean you really approve of Zhao Gou?

Nonsense!

It is impossible to recognize Zhao Gou, and the right way is to use Zhao Gou.

When Zhao Gou comes back this time, his political reputation will definitely skyrocket.

After all, it was he who took the initiative to go to Jinying.

Which group specifically has the greatest impact?

imperial clan!

Originally, Prince Su was sent to negotiate peace, but Prince Su was detained. Wanyan Zonghan called upon the prince to come and negotiate peace, but none of the princes dared to stand up. Only Zhao Gou took the initiative to stand up.

For this reason alone, Zhao Gou's prestige in the clan has been greatly improved upon his return.

It can be said that from now on, when he walks among the princes, he can look at other princes with that kind of overlooking eyes.

This will be easy to handle. I am just about to implement the new land reform policy. A lot of the land in Kaifeng Prefecture belongs to the prince.

And the clan is very rich!

First, kill King Pu to scare the monkeys, then instigate Zhao Gou and ask the clan members to hand over their unreasonable property. Finally, Zhao Ning comes out to be a good person and starts playing the old trick of intimidation again.

In this way, the resistance of the clan can be reduced to the greatest extent. Good for you, good for me, good for everyone.

The sudden love from Zhao Guan's family is really unexpected!

Zhao Gou said: "It is the duty of the minister to be loyal to the country. If the official family is safe, I will rest assured."

"Brother Ninth, tell me about your experiences during this period. I really want to know what kind of dangers you have experienced."

Hearing Zhao Ning's gentle voice, Zhao Gou was even a little moved. He didn't know that the kind brother in front of him had beheaded 37 people in one go half a month ago.

He didn't even blink, and I don't know if his eyes were dry or not.

So, our Zhao Guliang began to describe his experience in the past six months.

He was somewhat honest, and spoke of Zongze fairly objectively. When it came to him, he excused himself by saying, "Waiting for opportunities, ready to attack at any time."

Zhao Ning has a smile on his face, just like a warm man who patiently listens to the girl telling her about her unhappiness in life, and will give affirmation and encouragement from time to time.

After chatting with Zhao Ning, Zhao Gou was very surprised. His brother seemed to have changed.

Is this kind of brother really the panic-stricken official half a year ago?

After listening to what Zhao Gou said, Zhao Ning looked filled with emotion. He sighed. He was very warm just now, but now he suddenly became sad again.

"The Jin army has retreated and the siege of the capital has been lifted. Why are the officials worried?"

"Brother Ninth, my heart aches! I've made you suffer!" Zhao Ning almost covered his chest, "I was the last one to let you go to Jinying that day. Do you know that after you left, I had nightmares every day?

,I...worry about you!"

"The official family has gone, and I went there voluntarily." Zhao Gou did not expect that the official family of Zhao showed such true feelings, and he was even more moved.

"Well, if all the royal family members are like you, why should I, the Great Song Dynasty, be unhappy!" Zhao Ning seemed to be almost unable to control his emotions. He turned around, walked over and got a cup of tea, and drank it.

Go down and slowly calm down.

This sentence immediately touched Zhao Gou's heart.

Although Zhao Gou took the initiative to send an envoy this time, although he had a decisive intention, he was deeply angry at the cowardice of the princes of the Zhao family!

In fact, in orthodox history, it may be because of this that Zhao Gou did not want to save those named Zhao at all.

Because in his heart, none of those surnamed Zhao are really good people. When faced with a national crisis, only he, the normally marginalized Ninth Prince, is willing to stand up.

It is absolutely impossible to say that Zhao Gou has no objections to them.

Zhao Ning took advantage of this mentality of his.

Zhao Gou was dissatisfied with them in his heart, but on the surface he still said it beautifully: "The official family is in danger, so we can't blame them entirely."

"Brother Ninth, do you know the real reason why they don't want to go?"

"Why?"

"Look at it." Zhao Ning picked up the account of King Pu's family property and handed it to Zhao Gou, "Look at King Pu's family property. Look at how much land he has. How is he willing to give up such a luxurious life?"

Zhao Gou took it and read it quickly. At this time, what a good guy, he almost didn't explode on the spot.

No wonder this family doesn't want to go, they are all so damn rich!

Zhao Gou immediately hated them even more.

At this time, Zhao Gou had only been crowned King Kang for a few years and was only twenty years old. He had not yet said how much wealth he had accumulated. Of course he wanted to scold his mother when he saw this.

How dare I go to the front line as an envoy to Jinying, get caught, negotiate a peace, and you can continue to enjoy life in the capital?

"Look how big Puwang's business is!" Zhao Ning added fuel to the fire.

King Pu is the great-great-grandson of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty. He has been passed down for several generations, so he has certainly accumulated a lot of family property.

"Do you know why these people don't want to go?" Zhao Ning sighed.

Zhao Gou's hands were shaking slightly.

"Why does the official family have Prince Pu's property?"

"Because King Pu was doing business with the Jin people, he was found out!"

When Zhao Gou heard this, he became even more furious. Although I am a coward on the front line, I am still hanging around in front of the tiger's mouth. What about you? You are hiding in the city one by one, and you are even making deals with the Jin!

Zhao Gou said angrily: "This is unreasonable! These people are really bastards!"

"What do you think I should do?"

"Of course it should be strictly investigated and handled!" Zhao Gou felt unbalanced in his heart. Fortunately, I came back, "Guan family, this matter must be strictly investigated and handled. Otherwise, how can we explain it to the military and civilians in Hedong and Hebei!"

A smile appeared inadvertently at the corner of Zhao Ning's eyes. He held Zhao Gou's hand and said, "Okay, with your support, Brother Jiu, I feel relieved."

After talking with Zhao Gou, Zhao Ning had a rough idea.

Then, he sent someone to inform Gao Qiu that he could go and raid King Pu's home.
Chapter completed!