Zhao Chen also said excitedly: "Fortunately, I listened to my brother-in-law's words and sent troops to Dali, if I waited until a year or two later to send troops, there would be such a smooth process."

Yang Yan smiled slightly and said, "What the ministers of the Chinese book said are also serious opinions, and they may not be unreasonable. It's just that there are times when you need to weigh the pros and cons and don't generalize. In the past, Cao Cao went on an expedition to Wuhuan, and after returning victorious, he rewarded those ministers who persuaded him not to send troops, which is exactly this reason, so the officials should not listen to the words of the ministers because of these opposing opinions, and act arbitrarily. Sometimes the most important thing is to see the shortcomings of one's own decision-making from the opposing opinions, and to make up for and improve the plan of decision-making. ”

Zhao Chen listened, and thoughtfully, and said, "Brother-in-law is right. ”

After the Great Song Dynasty settled down, he rewarded hundreds of officials. Although Yang Yan has added a lot of false titles, his actual official rank has not been significantly promoted. Compared with Yang Yan's military exploits, such a reward is a little insufficient. It is generally believed that Yang Yan should at least be appointed as the envoy of the two towns, and it is only right to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and it is not impossible to even join the Privy Council. And more importantly, all of the titles Yang Yan gave were official positions, ranks, or fictitious titles, and he was not appointed to the actual position. Even the former Jiangnan East and West Road Envoys were automatically canceled because of the end of the war.

As soon as Yang Yan's reward was promulgated, many people were very surprised. Therefore, many people even wondered in private whether it was because Yang Yan's merits were so great that the emperor intended to suppress him and leave him idle for the time being. Or has it fallen out of favor?

In fact, such a reward was requested by Yang Yan himself. He doesn't care too much about the level of his official position, and Zhao Qianru also thinks that with Yang Yan's current age, it is extremely rare for an official position to reach this point, and there is no need to be promoted at this time.

Even Zhao Chen was shocked when he saw the reward that Yang Yan requested, and said, "With the credit of my brother-in-law, it is too low to receive such a reward!" ”

Zhao Qianru smiled and said: "Your brother-in-law is still very young, are you still afraid that there will be no chance of promotion in the future?" That's it for this time. ”

Therefore, Zhao Chen made such a decision on Yang Yan's reward. But it can only be made up from other aspects, and Yang Yan's parents will be posthumously gifted, Yang Yan's food will be increased, and Yang Yan's wives and concubines will be sealed.

On the other hand, in October last year, Tassel gave birth to a live and lovely baby girl, and in December, Yang Yan officially held a grand wedding with Zhao Yueru, and the two finally got married after all kinds of hardships, and at the same time officially accepted Lin Yinzi and Lin Yanhong as concubines. And now the border of the Great Song Dynasty is basically in a state of peace and sound, so at this time, Yang Yan really didn't want to leave his wife and children at home, so he had to be idle in Jiankang Mansion.

And although Zhao Chen has secured the throne with scriptures, he is still a teenager in the end, although he wants to show his skills and work hard, but psychologically, he also needs to rely on it. And Yang Yan and Zhao Qianru are not only Zhao Chen's closest relatives, but also his most trustworthy people. Therefore, Zhao Chen didn't want Yang Yan to leave Jiankang immediately and go to Rongwei Frontier.

Although according to the ancestral system, Yang Yan and Zhao Qianru were not allowed to participate in court politics. But it is precisely this kind of identity of the observer that sometimes makes them more able to grasp the overall situation and see the essence of the matter, so as to give Zhao Chen some good advice, this time Zhao Chen is determined to change, on the one hand, he listened to the words of Xin Qiji, Zhao Ruyu and others, and at the same time, he made a decision after careful discussion with Yang Yan and Zhao Qianru.

The news of victory is always encouraging, and Zhao Chen talked about the process of changing the law and innovating at today's court meeting. After listening to this, Yang Yan said: "Very good, it's very good to have such a result today, at least none of the ministers have clear objections." ”

Zhao Chen was silent for a while before he said: "But I can see that most people don't agree with it in their hearts, they just don't say it." Over the past few years, I have been looking at the new laws left by Wang Jinggong, and I think that each of them is a good law for the benefit of the country and the people, why are so many people still opposing it? ”

At this time, Zhao Qianru said: "In fact, at the beginning of Wang Jinggong's change of law, not everyone was against the new law, at least Sima Xianggong and Su University Scholar and Ercheng, at the beginning did not explicitly oppose the new law, but Wang Jinggong was too paranoid for politics, as long as he was against the new law, he would be excluded from the court without exception, such a practice would naturally attract disgust, if Wang Jinggong could listen to the opposing opinions more and make up for the mistakes of the new law, the result might be much better, but it is a pity that Wang Jinggong lacks the mind that the prime minister should have, and will only blindly suppress it, As a result, there are more and more opponents. ”

Yang Yan said: "We have also carefully studied the process of Xining's law change, there are many reasons for the failure of Wang Jinggong's new law, if you come together, I am afraid that it will not be easy to say in three days and three days, but he himself does not know how to change, but it is one of the reasons." ”

Zhao Chen was stunned for a moment, and remembered Sima Guang's evaluation of Wang Anshi: Jiefu (Wang Anshi's character Jiefu) has no other, only stubbornness. It's just right to arrive.

Zhao Qianru said again: "Until now, we have only this half of the country left in the Great Song Dynasty, the sea is in heavy difficulty, and the people are suffering from the disadvantages and disadvantages. That's why we all advocate changing the law and innovating to enrich the country and strengthen the army. It's just that changing the law is a matter of great importance, and we must not act hastily. You must know that those who agree with the change may not be sincere for the sake of the Great Song Dynasty, and those who oppose the change may not be loyal to the Great Song Dynasty. In fact, the Xining reform of the law back then turned into a pure battle of will, not for the new law itself, and even more for the sake of fighting for power and profit. ”

Zhao Chen smiled bitterly and said, "Hearing my sister say this, to the point of confusing me, what kind of person should I trust?" ”

Yang Yan smiled slightly and said: "The meaning of the princess can be understood in this way, there are two kinds of people who support the change, one is to sincerely support the change for the sake of the prosperity of the Great Song Dynasty; The other is just to take the opportunity of supporting the change of the law to seek a path to promotion, or to seek personal gain. Naturally, they have to serve separately. For the former kind of person, the official family can naturally entrust him with important tasks, while the latter kind of person, once discovered, must handle it impartially, and must not be lightly punished because he is in favor of changing the law. ”

Zhao Qianru continued: "Similarly, among those who oppose the change of the law, there are also two kinds, one is only to oppose the change of the law, whether the new law is good or bad, feasible or not, they are all opposed, and this kind of person can naturally be ignored. Although they do not listen to what they say, if they can draw beneficial factors from it, they will not only be able to improve the shortcomings of the new law but also turn it into a good law that will benefit the country and the people. It can also change their views and make them gradually accept the new law, so that it cannot be generalized.

Zhao Chen listened, nodded frequently, and said: "Back then, Wang Jinggong changed and used villains more, which was also one of Wang Jinggong's mistakes. ”

Zhao Qianru said: "In short, the change of the law is related to the Great Song Dynasty, although it has to be done, but the Great Song Dynasty has been founded for more than 200 years, and the accumulation is heavy, how can it be changed in a moment, the official family must act carefully, step by step, must not be in a hurry, regardless of everything, we must be cautious, cautious." ”

Zhao Chen said: "Sister, don't worry, I will remember." ”

Zhao Qianru got up and said: "It's not too early, we should also go back, I heard the queen mother say that the official family has to review the chapter until late at night every day, although diligence is a good thing, but the official family is the king of the Great Song Dynasty, and he must take care of his health." For some unimportant political affairs, you might as well put it off a little bit, or rest early. ”

Zhao Chen said: "Sister's concern, I know, I will look at it." ”

It turned out that the Great Song Dynasty had just returned to the country not long ago, and there were many affairs in various places, and Zhao Chen wanted to be a brilliant and strategic monarch like Tang Taizong, so he carefully reviewed the minister's recitals every day, dealt with them in a timely manner, and was very diligent. Although he was praised by the ministers, there were too many chapters, and he had to see at least one more every day, and sometimes even used two or three watches to read them all. Since it is now, he has to work hard for the new law every day, although Zhao Chen is young, he is also a little powerless. If it weren't for Yang Yan who taught Zhao Chen the kung fu of breathing, he would have been able to stick to it. When Empress Dowager Zhou and Zhao Qianru saw it, they were naturally very distressed.

After the two left the palace, Zhao Qianru sighed softly and said, "Xiao Chen is too tired. ”

Zhao Yan persuaded: "Now that the Great Song Dynasty has just recovered, things will naturally be more, and after a while, it will be better." ”

Zhao Qianru shook her head and said: "Once the new law starts, there will only be more things, not to mention the major event of recovering the lost territory, and it will only get busier and busier in the future." It's not going to go on like this, you have to think of a way. ”

Yang Yan suddenly said: "Let Xiao Chen get married soon." It is better to marry a queen, and at least have someone around to take care of it. ”

Zhao Qianru came down silently. Zhao Chen is eighteen years old, and he has reached the age when he can get married, and now all matters in the palace are handled by the Empress Dowager Zhou, although Zhao Chen has several concubines around him, but there is no queen in the palace for a long time, and it is not a long-term solution. Moreover, marrying the queen and giving birth to a prince can ensure the continuation of the throne, which is also the duty of the emperor.

In fact, both Chen Junqing and Liang Kejia have been on this chapter for this matter. But Zhao Chen didn't seem to be interested in the confrontation now, and he also put aside the chapter they were on and ignored it.

The two talked as they walked, and unconsciously returned to Yang Yan's horse mansion. At this time, it was almost two watches, and most of the people in the house slept peacefully with the scriptures. Only Zhao Yueru still had lights in the house. Zhao Qianru said: "Why hasn't my sister slept yet, let's go and see." ”

The two came to Zhao Yueru's house together, and saw Zhao Yueru in a daze under the lamp, I don't know what they were thinking? Seeing them come in, Zhao Yueru put down the book and said with a smile: "Why did you come back so late?" ”

Yang Yan said: "There are a lot of things today, why haven't you slept yet?" ”

Zhao Yueru said with a smile: "The child suddenly made a fuss just now, I went to help the tassel Yuyu coax the child, and I was busy for a while, but I couldn't sleep anymore." ”

Yang Yan hurriedly said: "What's wrong with the child, is it okay?" I'll go take a look. ”

Zhao Yueru said: "Don't worry, I just woke up hungry, and after feeding, I coaxed for a while and fell asleep." Now that they're all asleep over there, didn't you quarrel with them again? Let's go back tomorrow. ”

Tassel's daughter is still just over three months old, and she has not yet chosen a name, and spends most of the day sleeping. But this is Yang Yan's first child, so everyone in the Hefu regards this baby girl as a treasure, and even Zhao Yueru and Zhao Qianru are very happy with this baby girl when they are fine, they like to go over and play with the baby girl.

And Zhao Qianru and Yang Yan have been married for almost three years, although Zhao Yueru and Yang Yan have not been married for a long time, but the two have not been together for a short time, but they have not been able to conceive Yang Yan's children. Now when it comes to baby girls, it can't help but touch my heart, and I can't help but feel a little uncomfortable.

When Yang Yan saw it, he naturally knew what they were thinking? I was about to calm them down. Zhao Qianru said: "Yanlang, it's not too early, you can rest with your sister tonight!" I went back. ”

She turned around and was about to leave, but was hugged by Yang Yan and said with a wicked smile: "Don't go, let's rest together today." As he spoke, he picked up Zhao Qianru and walked over to Zhao Yueru. After marrying Zhao Yueru, he had already had the idea of accompanying the two princesses to him, and today he took this opportunity to start implementing it.

Zhao Qianru was so ashamed that she couldn't speak, but she was hugged by Yang Yan and couldn't break free. And Zhao Yueru was also so ashamed that her jade cheeks were feverish, watching Yang Yan hug Zhao Qianru approaching step by step, she was so panicked that her jade hand shook wildly, and said, "What is this?" You don't want the two of us ......"

Although both of them married Yang Yan, they have always rested separately and never spent the night with Yang Yan together. usually talked in private, and they knew that Tassel and Yan Rui had served Yang Yan together. But when Yang Yan made this request to them, they were all rejected by them with half anger and half annoyance.

Yang Yan grinned and said, "Do you want to conceive a baby early, if you want to, then listen to me." ”

This sentence just touched the hearts of the two. Zhao Qianru's body stiffened, and finally stopped struggling. And Zhao Yueru was also stunned for a moment, lowered her head and bit her red lip, and said in a thin voice: "Only once, but not in the future......"

Yang Yan was overjoyed, hugged the two of them to the bedside, put down the tent, and said with a smile: "Then what are you waiting for?" It's a rare opportunity. It's time to go to bed and rest. ”

Zhao Yueru and Zhao Qianru were so ashamed that they didn't even have time to take off the clothes on their bodies, so they covered their bodies with brocade quilts and lay on the bed, not moving. Yang Yan smiled, and also got into the brocade quilt, and the two of them half-pushed and half-pushed, and let Yang Yan untie his clothes and act wantonly.

As the clothes were thrown to the ground, the warmth between the gorgeous brocade tents was warm, the golden hooks shook gently, the embroidered curtains moved, and the spring on the couch was boundless. With a heavy gasp and a moving moan, the draping curtain shook like a ripple of water. Yang Yan finally realized his wish, hugged left and right, and enjoyed the blessings of all people.