In the imperial study room, Xiong Qi and Zhao Xu talked happily and described the natural scenery they saw along the way one by one.

His itinerary was in the west and north, so he was naturally the northwest scenery. Despite this, Zhao Xu also heard it with relish.

He grew up in the palace and ascended the throne at the age of ten. He was strictly under the supervision of Empress Dowager Gao. How could he have the opportunity to see the scenery everywhere?

When Zhao Xu heard that Xiong Qi was not riding a horse or sitting in a sedan chair on the way back to the capital, he was envious of the physical strength of the martial arts practitioners, and he became interested in the lives of the people under the rule of the Song Dynasty and asked repeatedly.

In this regard, Xiong Qi dared not tell lies, nor did he dare to fool around. Zhao Xu was extremely smart and often found many problems in the subtle areas. As long as he lies, he would be discovered.

After hearing Xiong Qi's experiences along the way, Zhao Xu's face slowly sank, and he lowered his head and didn't know what he was thinking.

Xiong Qi had some predictions in his heart, but he did not ask, but continued to tell the story along the way until he returned to the capital, Prince Shen's mansion.

"It turns out that the lives of the people in the Song Dynasty were so bad. So many people lost their own land and became hired farmers and helpers for wealthy families!"

Frowning, Zhao Xu said depressedly.

After drinking the tea served by the eunuch, Xiong Qi did not speak.

This involves a lot. The large-scale annexation of the Northern Song Dynasty by powerful families had become a major problem as early as the reign of the previous emperors. It was precisely because of the realization of this that Wang Anshi's reform was made during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of Song Dynasty.

Xiong Qi naturally knew this and had some ideas, but as the saying goes, "not doing his own politics if he is not in his position." At present, these issues are not what he should consider.

"Xiaojiu, what do you think of the new law?"

After a while, Zhao Xu asked.

"this……!"

Looking at Zhao Xu, Xiong Qi said:

"I'm just a martial artist, how can I understand these things? The emperor's brother should discuss with the ministers in the court!"

It’s not that he doesn’t believe in Zhao Xu, but that he doesn’t believe in anyone who stands in a high position of power at all!

Since ancient times, the emperor's most feared brothers are always his own brothers, followed by his traitors!

Although he admires Zhao Xu in history, Xiong Qi saw it very clearly in this regard and would not make it difficult for Zhao Xu to do it.

Yes, if he showed his ability to govern the country, it would inevitably make it difficult for Zhao Xu to do it. If he didn't reach a certain position, it would be difficult to understand this.

"hehe!"

Zhao Xu smiled and pointed at Xiong Qi with his finger, but said nothing.

Many times, both parties know it well, and there is no need to say it out.

When they were young, they spoke a lot, but as they grew older, especially after Empress Dowager Gao died of illness and Zhao Xu took power, many words could no longer be said.

"Why……!"

After a while, Zhao Xu sighed:

"I really envy you Xiaojiu. You have a good martial arts skills and can walk around the world and be free and easy, but I can only stay in a small imperial city!"

"Everyone has his own situation!"

Xiong Qi smiled and said:

"The emperor's brother is in charge of the universe, fiddling with the sun and the moon, and has the ambition to create eternal successes for my Song Dynasty. How could a man be compared to me?"

"ordinary man?"

Zhao Xu was stunned and smiled:

"After all, you are my Prince of Song, how can you say such vulgar words?"

"Besides!"

Looking at Xiong Qi, Zhao Xu said with a smile:

"Even a common man can only see tens of thousands of Xixia troops and nothing, rush around and make contributions to our Song Dynasty, that is an extraordinary man!"

Xiong Qi's heart tightened slightly. He didn't say this section just now. It was probably what Zhang Qing said in the war report. After all, he appeared in front of everyone, so Zhang Qing always had to explain to the court.

However, Zhang Shi should have notified Zhao Xu in a secret letter, and Zhao Xu did not say it out, otherwise he would never be so easy to talk to at this moment.

Xiong Qi smiled unchanged and said:

"I asked General Zhang Feng to keep it secret, but he didn't expect him to tell him out! When he saw the Xixia thieves fighting with our Song army, he was angry and rushed up with a fever, making the emperor laugh!"

"Don't do this in the future!"

Zhao Xu said:

"The so-called 'the son of a thousand gold is not in the hunching hall', as the prince of the Song Dynasty, he is too reckless to lead the way!"

"What the emperor said is, I won't dare to do it next time!"

Xiong Qi humbly accepted the teachings.

Next, the two of them had a conversation again. During this period, Zhao Xu occasionally asked about political affairs, and even military affairs. Xiong Qi regarded himself as a "very man" and avoided talking.

Zhao Xu talked about his nature. No matter what Xiong Qi was, he talked about the current situation in the Song Dynasty. Xiong Qi did not say anything, but just agreed occasionally, and before he knew it, half an hour passed.

"Now the thief of Xixia and I are facing the Song Dynasty. There are few good generals in the army. Ninth brother, you are a martial arts practitioner. What generals can you know?"

When talking about the confrontation between Song and Xia troops today, Zhao Xu was quite worried and unconsciously asked Xiong Qi.

Xiong Qi thought about it and said:

"I don't know many people, and even fewer people are proficient in leading the army, but I can't think of anyone. By the way, I know a coach in the imperial guards. He is an unknown person, but he has a strategy, and has extraordinary martial arts skills or a great talent!"

"oh?"

Zhao Xu became interested and asked enthusiastically:

"Who can get the ninth brother's evaluation like this?"

"This person's name is Zhou Tong!"

Xiong Qi said:

"He came from a poor family, but he was good at gunpoint and had learned a lot of military tactics, especially good at military battles, or real talent!"

"Is that true?"

Zhao Xu said:

"In the opinion of my ninth brother, what military position is Zhou Tong suitable for? Maybe he leads the army alone?"

"I don't know this!"

Xiong Qi smiled and said:

"I just think this person should be a talent, but whether he is suitable for a position, the emperor needs to observe it himself!"

"Okay, let me see what kind of person Zhou Tong is and whether he can take on the heavy responsibility!"

Zhao Xu said.

Then, the two had another conversation.

"Brother!"

Xiong Qi said seriously:

"My brother, you seem to be in poor health. Please pay attention to maintenance in daily life, especially don't stay up all night, as this will cause great damage to the body!"

"Don't worry!"

Zhao Xu smiled and said:

"I am only nineteen years old and in good health. I just suffered a little cold last night, so it's okay!"

Seeing Zhao Xu looking indifferent, Xiong Qi sighed secretly.

Zhao Xu was suppressed by Empress Dowager Gao for a long time. Once he took power, he would devote himself to state affairs and consume a lot of energy.

Even Qin Shihuang was crushed by countless memorials. Zhao Xu's body was already weak, and he was still dealing with government affairs all night long, which was definitely not a good sign.

"By the way!"

Zhao Xu suddenly laughed and then said enthusiastically:

"Xiaojiu, you are one year younger than me, and you are eighteen years old this year, right? Among the royal family, you are the only one who has no princess at the age of 18. The Zongzheng Mansion has long been dissatisfied with you!"

"this……!"

Xiong Qi didn't know what to say. The Zongzheng Mansion mentioned this before, but at that time, he was worried that getting married too early would affect his promotion to the innate world, so he refused in every way.

Although congenital does not necessarily require the body of a boy, Pure Yang Wuji Gong is the best practice for a boy. At that time, of course, he did not dare to get married.

In addition, Xiong Qi was not valued at that time and was not old, so he has been delayed until now.

But now he is eighteen years old. Even among the people, he should have talked about marriage at this age, let alone a dignified prince of the Song Dynasty?

"You're afraid you don't know yet!"

Zhao Xu smiled and said:

"The two empress dowagers have noticed you and are preparing to find a candidate for princess for you in person!"
Chapter completed!