Kou Tianci pondered for a moment and nodded.

Zhao Run smiled and said: "My father and your father can become brothers, so can we."

Kou Tianci smiled and shook his head without saying anything.

He felt that his relationship with Zhao Run should be that of friends, not brothers.

The relationship between the two has always been a bit rough.

Seeing Kou Tianci shaking his head, Zhao Run raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "You don't want to be my brother?"

Kou Tianci smiled calmly and said: "No... I just think that since you regard me as a friend, then I need to remind you something."

Zhao Run stared at Kou Tianci without saying anything, waiting quietly for the next sentence.

Kou Tianci asked: "Do you still remember what my Grandpa Zhu said?"

"That sentence?"

Zhao Run asked.

Kou Tianci glanced at Zhao Run and said, "My grandpa Zhu said that my father is a man of longevity."

Zhao Run stared at Kou Tianci and asked doubtfully: "So?"

Kou Tianci continued: "Do you still remember when Mr. Zhang told us history, he talked about Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam?"

Zhao Run was stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened little by little, and he lost his voice: "No...it can't be right?"

According to historical records, Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam, lived for more than a hundred years, surviving all his sons and almost his own grandson.

Kou Tianci mentioned Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam, and Zhu Neng, saying that Zhao Zhen was a man of longevity.

The meaning is self-evident.

Kou Tianci sighed with emotion: "No one can predict what happens in the world. Anything can happen. So if you want to issue an imperial order to call me back to the capital, I'm afraid it will take a long, long time."

Zhao Run stood there speechless.

He was still immersed in the news that Kou Tianci had just told him.

Kou Tianci stepped forward, patted Zhao Run on the shoulder, and said: "Don't rush to be the crown prince. As long as you are not the crown prince, you will have many opportunities to leave Bianjing City and visit me in my fiefdom."

After Kou Tianci said this, he climbed onto the bed, put on his clothes and fell asleep.

Zhao Run was still stunned on the spot.

A night of silence.

The next day.

After Kou Tianci got up, he saw Zhao Run sitting by the bed blankly.

Seeing this, Kou Tianci hurriedly stepped forward and waved his hand in front of Zhao Run's eyes.

Zhao Run murmured in a low voice, "Don't move...I'm not crazy."

When Kou Tianci heard Zhao Run speak, he knew that Zhao Run was fine. He breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "You didn't sleep all night?"

Zhao Run said in a low mood: "If it were you, would you be able to sleep after knowing this kind of news?"

Kou Tianci asked in return: "Why can't you sleep? Who doesn't want his father to live a long life?"

Zhao Run said dumbfounded: "There is really no way to refute this."

Kou Tianci smiled and said: "So... don't think so much... just be your longevity king and let God decide the rest."

Zhao Run nodded with a grimace.

"Let's go! Go wash up!"

Kou Tianci patted Zhao Run on the shoulder and said hello, then dressed up and went out to wash up.

Zhao Run also followed out.

Since the two little guys are still soldiers, there is no one around to take care of them, so some of their living habits have to follow the crowd.

Just when Kou Tianci and Zhao Run were washing up.

Kou Ji and others also got up one after another and started washing up.

After washing.

The group of people simply ate some meals prepared by the inn, and then set off on the road to Kaifeng Mansion.

The group of people rode on horseback and arrived at the boundary marker of Kaifeng Mansion.

At the boundary marker, a group of people had been waiting there for a long time.

When Kou Ji and others approached, they saw Chen Lin standing with a group of eunuchs bowing down.

Before Kou Ji could speak, Chen Lin came up with the eunuchs.

"According to the imperial order, I am here to lead your horses and hold your stools!"

Chen Lin led a group of eunuchs and bowed.

Kou Ji knew that he could not refuse the offer, so he accepted it decisively.

Chen Lin came forward with a group of eunuchs, took the reins of the horse, and led them towards Bianjing City.

Along the way, countless people came up to offer gifts.

Kou Ji and others could not resist the enthusiasm of the people and accepted some gifts from the people.

Chen Lin led the horse to thirty miles outside Bianjing City.

Kou Ji and others saw flags fluttering in the wind, and guards in golden armor covering both sides of the avenue.

In the middle of the avenue, Zhao Zhen was sitting alone in a royal chariot without a roof, holding the horse's reins.

Behind the royal chariot, the civil and military officials of the court were standing there with solemn faces.

Seeing this, Kou Ji and others hurriedly rode up to greet Zhao Zhen. When they approached Zhao Zhen, they all dismounted and saluted.

"I'll see you at the official's house!"

"I'll see you at the official's house!"

"..."

Zhao Zhen stood up from the chariot and said loudly: "My dear friends, you don't need to be polite. My dear friends, you have worked hard to expand the territory of the Song Dynasty, and now you have returned in triumph.

I shall pay my respects."

Kou Ji and others saluted one after another: "I don't dare..."

Zhao Zhen continued: "I am willing to drive for you dear friends and welcome you in triumph."

When Kou Ji and others heard this, they dared to agree.

Kou Ji was the first to speak: "The officials are so kind to me, and I am inexplicably grateful. But driving the chariot does not belong to me, so I would never dare to offend you."

Zhong Shiheng and others followed Kou Ji and declined one after another.

Zhao Zhen said sternly: "Although I am the Son of Heaven, I cannot shed my blood for the country like all your beloved ministers. Now that your beloved ministers have returned home in triumph, I can only express my feelings by driving for you personally.

My dear friends, there is no need to refuse."

Kou Ji stared at Zhao Zhen and said solemnly: "I accept the great love of the officials. It's just that the officials drive, and I can't bear it."

Zhao Zhen solemnly said: "I just have my heart..."

Kou Ji smiled bitterly and said, "Are the officials forcing their ministers to commit suicide?"

Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment, sighed, and said: "That's all, then King Shou will lead the horse, and Ping Zhangshi under Zhongshu Men will drive, and I will sit with you all dear friends.

In this way, my dear friends, you can always accept it, right?"

Kou Ji and others looked at each other and had no choice but to agree.

Immediately, Zhao Zhen ordered the longevity king Zhao Run to change into royal clothes and lead the horse in front of his head.

In fact, it is not considered to be leading horses. After all, there are too many horses to pull the cart, and Zhao Run cannot lead them.

Zhao Run was just walking in front of a few horses.

After Zhao Run took his place, Zhao Zhen invited Kou Ji and his entourage to board the royal chariot.

After Kou Ji and his party were seated bravely, Lu Yijian got on the shaft of the carriage and pulled up the horse's reins.

Chen Lin announced, "Clear the way!"

Civil and military officials from all over the court saluted the imperial chariot and stood on both sides of the avenue.

The imperial dragons came out in unison, displayed all the ceremonial guards, and led the imperial chariot toward Bianjing City.

Along the way, drums and horns were blaring, which was very majestic.

Kou Ji looked at all this and said to Zhao Zhen who was sitting next to him: "Guan family, is this move too exaggerated?"

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "I want to confer several royal titles in one go. How about keeping the scene small?"

Kou Ji said dumbfounded: "The official family, actually..."
To be continued...