Brother Song Taizu

Chapter 38: A heart without twists and turns is the ultimate in dominance

"You want to ask me something? Why are you asking? It's so mysterious."

Zhao Guangmei couldn't help but be slightly surprised when she saw Zhao Kuangyin, who had a mysterious face and came to his new home to find her without even a follower.

His house was newly bought, and if nothing else happened, it would be his home in the future. Naturally, the small house was not worthy of his status, so he simply tore down the house and rebuilt it. Anyway, he was still young and could live there temporarily. In the palace, it is not too inappropriate.

Today he came over on a whim to take a look, but Zhao Kuangyin came to him on his own initiative without even bringing a follower.

In fact, looking at Zhao Kuangyin's mysterious appearance, he had already guessed the purpose of his visit, but he was happy to pretend to be confused and said:

"Brother, are you here to see my new home? To be honest, I am very satisfied with the location of this house. Although it is a little small, it is okay. I am not that picky about the size of the house, but the living It should be comfortable, but the key is that I am afraid of heat, so I plan to build a big ice cellar over there. If the ice is made in the palace, can you get me some more?"

Then he squinted at Zhao Kuangyin and said, "Your brother is building a new house. You, the elder brother, are not allowed to express your gratitude. Do you have to give him some congratulatory gifts?"

Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while and said: "I'll give you a jade ax, do you want it?"

Hearing this, Zhao Guangmei glanced at the jade ax in Zhao Kuangyin's hand, curled her lips and said: "This one in your hand? You've already been playing with it, I really don't want it."

The so-called jade ax is actually not an ax made of jade. Zhao Kuangyin had nothing to do and it was unhealthy to play with an ax made of jade in his hand. It neither looks good nor can he cut people.

This thing is similar to the shape of an umbrella, thick at the top and thin at the bottom. Its function is close to a walking stick. It is similar to the gentleman's stick popular in modern Europe. They are both held in the hand and leaned on the ground to show off.

The reason why Zhao Kuangyin carries this thing all day long is because he suffered an injury to his leg on the battlefield in his early years. Although it is not serious, it can be a little stronger if he leans on it occasionally. It is also inlaid with colorful gems, which is very beautiful.

"It's not this one. It was given by someone below. There is a sword hidden in it. You can pull it out at critical moments to kill the enemy. It is more exquisitely made and looks better than mine. I have no use for this thing. If you want it, I can give it to you to play with. Think of it as a housewarming gift to you."

"The sword is hidden in the stick. This is quite interesting. Hehe, thank you, brother."

The things the people below give me as flattering gifts must be made of exquisite materials and must be very valuable.

"You are my brother, and everyone in this world belongs to our family. Just tell me what you want, and I will give you what I can give you. I treat you with sincerity. I only hope that you can treat me honestly. treat."

When Zhao Guangmei heard this, she joked: "There is something in your words. Since you seem to be sincere, why are you so aggressive?"

Zhao Kuangyin was choked when he heard this, but then he showed a wry smile, but still led Zhao Guangmei to a deserted corner and said: "I heard Zhao Pu say that you introduced Yang Ye to him, and also said that he might He is our future No. 1 general in the Song Dynasty, what does this mean?"

"That's what it means literally. Aren't my father-in-law and his family going to retire collectively?"

"Ah you~, who did you listen to?"

"Brother, you are an official now and you have to be calm. Look, you are shocked. Do I look more calm than you? Do I appear to be very mature and stable? So age has never mattered. Question, you shouldn’t always say that I’m young, I’m doing so well, I really envy you for having such an outstanding younger brother.”

As he said that, he gave himself a thumbs up gesture.

"........."

Zhao Kuangyin had no choice but to sit down again, but his eyes became increasingly fiery and impatient as he stared at Zhao Guangmei.

"I didn't hear anyone say it. I just guessed it myself. But don't worry, you are so smart at this game. No one else can tell except me."

"Why can't others see it, but you can see it through?"

"Because it's me, I can just see it."

After thinking about it, Zhao Guangmei added: "You have been very anxious to get married recently, and I know that you and your sister-in-law are studying the marriage of Zhao'er and even your niece. With your emphasis on family, you are so eager to complete the marriage. , must have a major political purpose, coupled with the changes in the Forbidden Army, so it can be deduced. Others will not pay attention to our family affairs, and they are not as clear about your character as I am, so others should not be able to tell. .”

When Zhao Kuangyin heard this, he suddenly realized, and finally felt a little relieved. However, he felt more and more how talented his third brother was. For a moment, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Then...why are you mentioning this to Zhao Putian?"

"Why, why? I rushed here in a hurry. You can't hide this from Brother Pu. I avoid what he does. What I want is to be clean. You guys can carry out your big business in a down-to-earth manner. I'll give it to you." How nice would it be to read my book quietly and prepare for this year's imperial examination?"

"It's that simple?"

"How complicated can it be?" Zhao Kuangyin heard this and said with a strange expression: "You said you are serious about taking the imperial examination?"

"correct."

"Just to be a governor?"

"Yes."

"You...are you in such a hurry that you want to compete with your second brother for the throne?"

"Of course, otherwise what would I be doing?"

"........."

Zhao Kuangyin was speechless.

When he said it, he felt that there was something wrong with his biological brother. He didn't expect that Zhao Guangmei would admit it so simply, and it would be natural.

"Shouldn't this kind of thing be hidden and choked?"

"What are you hiding? What are you choking on? Who can you hide it for? Show it to you. You put me in Jing Zhaoyin's position. Now I tell you that I am not interested in your position at all. Do you believe me?"

Zhao Kuangyin pondered for a long time after hearing the words, and surprisingly found that there was nothing wrong with the words.

Then he said seriously: "I have my own plans regarding the crown prince matter. If you fight for it so eagerly, aren't you afraid that I will be unhappy or even afraid of you? Besides, I don't have a son myself. The decision on this matter rests with me. Where did the fight come from?"

Zhao Guangmei spread her hands naturally and said: "Of course it's up to you whether you want to give it or not, but whether you want to or not, whether you want to fight or not, it's my business. I just want to. Is this a shameful thing? My second brother wants to , you can also argue with me. If a brother of the same family is fighting over something, do you have to fight to the death? Is this kind of thing so taboo?

Our family, let’s stop doing those false things. We obviously want it very much, but we all pretend to be like no, no, no, I don’t want it. Is this sick?As for Zhao'er, if you think Zhao'er is suitable, you can give it to Zhao'er. If you can win over me, I'll do it myself. If you can't win over, I'll assist Zhao'er in doing it. It's over. If you are afraid of me then, just tell me. , I will tell you what I want from you directly. If you want to ask for something from me in the future, I also hope that you can tell me directly. "

When Zhao Kuangyin heard this, he was silent for a long time. Then he took a deep look at Zhao Guangmei and said, "You remind me of someone."

"Who?"

"The late emperor, Chai Rong."

"Chai Rong? How does it look like?"

"The late Emperor was unfavorable in all his conquests and accomplished everything in his domestic affairs. However, do you know that he was actually completely devoid of power? The courtiers knew clearly what he was thinking and what he wanted to do. For a few years, he was so willful that he did whatever he wanted to do, and he actually accomplished everything he wanted to do."

When Zhao Guangmei heard this, she nodded with deep understanding. Chai Rong was indeed such a person.

But I heard Zhao Kuangyin say: "The late emperor almost never did anything haphazardly, and he was completely sincere in employing people and troops. I didn't understand it at first, but later I figured it out. This is an extreme self-confidence. He is confident that no one in the world can do anything." He can control accidents and is confident that there is nothing he can't do. In this regard, I am not as good as him."

After saying that, he turned to look at Zhao Guangmei, put his hand on his shoulder and said: "He has no twists and turns, and he is extremely domineering. You are so much like him."

Zhao Guangmei thought for a while, and then said doubtfully: "You are complimenting me, right? I am a sunny and cheerful boy, but you make me sound old-fashioned."

Zhao Kuangyin suddenly changed the subject and said: "I remember that when the late emperor just ascended the throne, he said that he wanted to lead a military expedition in person. As a result, Feng Dao actually laughed on the spot in the main hall. The late emperor was furious and questioned Feng Dao, saying that in the past Tang Dynasty It was also Taizong's personal conquest that led to the founding of the Zhenguan rule. Do you know what Feng Dao said about the result?"

"How to say?"

"He said, are you Tang Taizong? You were so angry that your face turned purple."

"Feng Dao, that tumbler of five generations and a veteran of ten dynasties?"

"Yes, before the matter was completed, even people like Feng Dao dared to laugh at Chai Rong in court. But after Chai Rong actually led the expedition and won the victory, no one in the world dared to question him anymore, let alone People dare to make fun of him.”

"Domineering has never been a problem. There has been almost no one as domineering as the late emperor in this world in history. But he can do anything, so he is naturally a generation of Holy Lord. On the contrary, if he is defeated in the Gaoping Station, Death is naturally a child's arrogance and self-disgrace. If you want to be a person like Chai Rong, you must first have his ability."

With that said, Zhao Kuangyin held Zhao Guangmei's hand very solemnly and said: "Well done, I will wait for you to become a Jinshi in the imperial examination this year."

(End of this chapter)