Han Shizu

Chapter 2117 Kangzong Chapter 8 Continues the Family Chess

"If I remember correctly, I was twenty and three years old today, and have been married for three years. After ascending the throne, I also took in several concubines." Zhao Kuangyi suddenly said meaningfully:

"Three years of hard work have yielded nothing. Emperor Taizong's lineage is already weak. Could it be that this has happened to you now? Your Majesty is young and not enough to attract attention. After many years, it remains the same. I'm afraid that it will be popular both inside and outside. There’s going to be a commotion again.”

As Zhao Kuangyi said this, his old eyes became brighter than usual, but Zhao Dechong could feel that his old father's heart was in turmoil at this time.

Faced with Zhao Kuangyi's taboo speculation, Zhao Dechong felt a little helpless. He thought for a moment, and with a cautious attitude, he cupped his hands and said: "This matter involves the emperor and the harem, so I don't dare to speculate on it."

Hearing what Zhao Deshong said, Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help but look up at him. Seeing this, Zhao Deshong lowered his head a little more and bowed his waist even lower.

Zhao Kuangyi smiled, looked away, and fell into serious thinking for a while. After a while, Zhao Kuangyi's old face full of withered lines underwent a drastic change. Sometimes he was happy, sometimes gloomy, sometimes bitter, and finally turned into a trace of... Sadly: "What a pity! What a pity"

"Ten years of planning can be ruined by the hands of one woman. No! It can be ruined by the hands of two women."

Listening to what he said, Zhao Deshong knew that his old father was lamenting the outcome of "defeat without defeat" in seizing the legitimate son, and Zhao Kuangyi still grudges about that incident to this day.

"Let's talk about the affairs within the clan. What's going on with the government recently?" However, Zhao Kuangyi obviously wanted to live for a few more years. He quickly got rid of the resentment, frustration and depression, and turned his face and asked road.

Zhao Dechong said: "The Duke's government has selected a group of disciples, retinues and disciples to go to Annan. Brother Dezhao also informed people and asked the Duke's government for their opinions."

In response to this, Zhao Kuangyi only remained silent for a moment, and then sighed softly: "After all, we are all named Zhao, and our broken bones are connected to our tendons. In the end, we are all one family.

You can also select some people from each house in the palace to go south. Annan is no different than other places. After all, after forty years under the imperial rule, it is not so easy to organize and integrate compared to those wild lands. It is inevitable that Annan will be short of people. .

Wait a moment, I will give you a list. There are still some staff and connections left in Annan back then.

It's just that after so many years, some people are still in contact, and some people don't know if they still recognize me, an old man. Even if they do, I don't know if they can still be used.

People’s hearts are fickle.”

You know, when Zhao Kuangyi was young, he served in Annan for a long time. Because he was good at governing Wang Hua and made outstanding achievements, he was transferred later. Although Zhao Kuangyi said that, what is certain is that his old face will definitely be effective as long as it is shown to Annan.

An old man in a family is like a treasure. Even though he is already in Annan and far away from the capital, Liu Wenhuan still has great need for the support of Zhao Kuangyi, his "uncle".

Zhao Dechong listened to his father's instructions silently, and after confirming that he remembered it, he handed it over and said yes.

Zhao Kuangyi raised his eyes and looked at his eldest son, and said leisurely: "I used to think little of Dezhao, my nephew. He doesn't have Nai's father's talent and ability, but he has to learn from Nai's deepness.

However, over the past twenty years, views have had to change. I originally had high expectations for you, or maybe I had high hopes for you, but now that I think about it, I was too harsh on you. "

As he spoke, Zhao Kuangyi's voice became lowered: "In the future, as a father, I don't want you to do anything more than to pass on my family and inherit my business like nephew Dezhao did. As for the matter of inheriting the ambition and establishing the business, it depends on Can future generations produce another outstanding talent?"

When he said this, Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help but cast his eyes towards his grandson Zhao Yuncheng in the distance. Zhao Kuangyi, who is seventy years old, is already his great-grandfather. However, for the next three generations and dozens of descendants who are connected by blood, none of them can surprise him.

As for Zhao Dechong, who was trained by his immediate successor since childhood, Zhao Kuangyi still has faith in this eldest son, but he also knows in his heart that this son can only be a person who maintains the status quo, not the talented person who can revive the Zhao family business.

Listening to his father's emotional talk, the pressure that had accumulated in Zhao Dechong's heart for decades turned into emotion at this moment, and he solemnly bowed to Zhao Kuangyi. "Those brothers and nephews of yours who do not have official positions, also ask them what they think. If you are interested, let's go to Annan together!" Zhao Kuangyi continued to explain: "Although the Han Dynasty is big, there are too many people competing for food; Although Annan is small, it can become a blessed place passed down from generation to generation by the Zhao family and last for thousands of years."

"Yes!"

Today, Zhao Kuangyi probably explained the most family matters in the past two years. He only thought for a moment and then said: "Didn't the King of Linzi build a Loujiang Academy in Kunshan? I am very interested in this academy and have studied it carefully in the past few years. After some research, there is much to be done, and the King of Linzi is extraordinary.

To be fair, in terms of talent and virtue, Prince Linzi is the prince who is most worthy of Emperor Taizong, but it’s a pity——”

Speaking of this, Zhao Kuangyi hesitated, and for a moment, his old eyes were a little blurred, which made Zhao Dechong worried.

For a long time, Zhao Kuangyi stabilized his mind and continued the topic just now, saying: "There are many schools for enlightenment, preaching, and teaching in the Han Dynasty. There are even military schools that specialize in training generals, but there is only one academy that trains dictatorial officials. , and the effect is amazing. The official affairs of Su, Xiu and Shangzhou cities are not only in the hands of King Linzi, but they must be greatly influenced by him."

Zhao Deshong found that his old father's old eyes were getting brighter and brighter as he spoke: "You might as well do some research, or even visit Loujiang College in person to communicate with it about studying and teaching.

Then he returned to Zhuozhou, rectified his family education, and followed the methods of Loujiang Academy to recruit students from Yan and Liao to train officials.

You must pay attention to this matter and do it yourself. It is related to the future of the Zhao family. If it succeeds, all the descendants of the Zhao family will benefit greatly from it."

Unlike other meritorious officials, Zhao Kuangyi, who was essentially a scholar, actively supported academic education and put in a lot of hard work and effort.

In the Zhao family's hometown of Zhuozhou, Zhao Kuangyi personally established a college, which was locally called "Zhao Xue". It was mainly for family heirlooms and taught some of the children and disciples of the Zhao family. Of course, some local students with backgrounds and talents students are also eligible for admission.

The "Zhao School", which has been established for more than 30 years, has always been small in scale and has always been "trapped" by the limitations of family education. However, in fact, it has cultivated many achievements. The banner of "Zhao Family" alone has It's enough to make people follow, and the higher the threshold, the more people are eager.

Today, when I mentioned the "Zhao Xue Reform" to Zhao Dechong, Zhao Kuangyi was obviously planning a big game. If he could combine the two "honor nobles" and "students", and then directly wedge them into the cornerstone of the empire's rule, in time , the power that can be exerted, even Zhao Kuangyi, who is already in his twilight years, can't help but get excited thinking about it.

Of course, if Shizu or Taizong were in power, Zhao Kuangyi would never dare to think so.

Zhao Dechong was not stupid. Not to mention his father's attention, he himself could feel that this matter was extraordinary.

He didn't agree rashly. After thinking for a moment, he said: "You should resign from the imperial post first and focus on this matter!"

"Very good!" It was rare to see Zhao Dechong be so neat. Zhao Kuangyi opened his eyes slightly and said in appreciation: "A mere young minister of Dali is not worth mentioning. You can do whatever you want. There is an old man in the family. As long as he is alive, there will be no chaos.

As for the court, try to transfer your second brother back. He has been a local official for more than 20 years. Even if he is not of great use, he can still be of some help."

　I’m busy today, so that’s it for now. I’ll advance the plot tomorrow.

　　(End of this chapter)