On the first day of the new year, Zhang Jingming returned from the Champa Kingdom. This surprised Tang Ning, because the last time the two corresponded was two months ago, when Zhang Jingming said that he had a good life in the Champa country, and his relationship with Jiang Nian was very good, and the king of the Champa country, Indra II, also valued him very much.

Unexpectedly, he actually returned to Tokyo City today. This meant that shortly after he had written the letter to himself, he packed his belongings and returned to the Song Kingdom from the Champa Kingdom.

Tang Ning got up early today, and he was going to go to King Shen's Mansion before noon to visit Zhao.

This kid has helped him a lot, and I heard that when Zhao Xu was thinking about giving himself a marquis, there were many people in the court who opposed it. In addition to Zhao Xu's strong pressure, Zhao also made a lot of effort behind his back.

Besides, people always send gifts during the New Year's holidays, so it stands to reason that they should visit on the first day of the new year.

But just when Tang Ning was planning to do so, the honor guard that welcomed Zhang Jingming back to the capital and faced the saint walked on the street beating gongs and drums, and Tang Ning went out to take a look in the mood of watching the excitement, and saw Zhang Jingming riding on a red horse.

After returning home, Tang Ning thought for a long time and didn't think of a reasonable reason to explain Zhang Jingming's return now, so he put on his clothes and prepared to go to Zhao's house early, and then went directly to Zhang Jingming to ask for an explanation.

You must know that the Song army achieved its goal this time, and when the army withdrew, it also notified the Zhancheng State and Zhenla. The news that Li Deqian was captured by the Song army is well known to the whole world, and the current situation in the city country can be called a very good.

Faced with a gloomy and miserable mist in the whole country, why not continue to use Zhang Jingming to assist them in capturing the land of Jiaozhi?

Tang Ning couldn't figure it out, could it be that something happened to Jiaozhi?

If that's true, that's not good news.

Although there are more than 100,000 troops stationed in Guangyuan Prefecture, most of them are soldiers with no combat experience. Now the whole country is discouraged by Li Deqian's capture.

The capital city of Thang Long was destroyed, Guangyuan Prefecture was captured, and even the Emperor Taishang was captured. As the saying goes, the mourning army will win, and the Jiaozhi army that has experienced this kind of encounter is the most tricky.

With a full stomach full of suspicions, Tang Ning came to King Shen's mansion. When there was a knock at the door, the porter came out to greet him. Lin Wei showed the waist card to the porter, and after the porter took a look, he said respectfully: "It turned out to be the Marquis of Danyang, please come in, the villain will go to the prince." ”

"Thank you." Tang Ning arched his hand, and then walked in with a folding fan in his hand.

In the winter, Tang Ning's family is the only one who still holds a folding fan, not because he feels hot, but because this guy simply wants to use it to hold a large clove of garlic.

Zhao had just had breakfast and was practicing boxing. When he heard that Tang Ning was coming, he stopped what he was doing, wiped his sweat, washed his face and came to the lobby to see Tang Ning.

Shen Wangfu

The taste of the tea is light and with some fragrance, and I asked the maid of Shenwangfu what kind of tea this is, and the maid just smiled and pretended to be mysterious.

Tang Ning didn't want to say it, so he had to give up.

Zhao Cai entered the lobby from behind, and said with a smile: "Danyang Hou, you can be counted, this king wants to kill you." ”

Tang Ning got up and said with a smile: "Thanks to Chitose's concern, Weichen is terrified. Yesterday, Chitose entrusted someone to send a congratulatory gift, and Wechen was very grateful to Chitose. Today, I specially came to thank you, if there is any inconvenience, please forgive me. ”

Zhao Haha smiled: "No, no, there is no inconvenience." Besides, you don't have to be so polite to come here to thank King Ben. The dumplings you sent last night are the best thank you gift.

This king has never eaten dumplings with such a special taste, even the mother ...... Concubine Wu is full of praise for the dumplings you sent.

If you really want to thank this king, find time in the future and come over to cook a meal for this king and Concubine Wu.

Don't get me wrong, this king doesn't mean to belittle you in the slightest. This king just heard that the food you cook is delicious in the world, and those who have eaten it will not know the taste of meat in March after they go back. ”

Tang Ning waved his hand and said: "It's just rumors, although Weichen has some experience in the kitchen, but what makes people linger is not the food made by Tang Ning, but the food made by Danyang Hou." ”

Zhao smiled and nodded: "It makes sense, if the dignified Danyang Marquis cooks for this king, this king must also be flattered." ”

Tang Ning said with a smile: "If Chitose really wants to eat, then another day Weichen will find a time and come to the palace to cook a meal." It's just that Chitose has to be mentally prepared, the food cooked by Weichen is really not as delicious as the rumors.

At best, it's just a little higher than the average person. ”

Zhao selectively ignored Tang Ning's last sentence, and said happily: "Since you have said so, then we will make a decision." When you go home, pick a day and send someone to inform the king, and when the time comes, the king will send someone to pick you up. ”

Tang Ning couldn't help but laugh and said, "This ...... This is still not necessary, Chitose, there are no two steps in the total, and Weichen will take a pillar of incense when he walks. ”

Zhao waved his hand and sighed: "Doesn't it seem that this king attaches importance to you!" Don't shirk it! ”

"Okay." Tang Ning had no choice but to nod helplessly, but he thought in his heart, what Zhao Xu said was the unreasonable request, could it be this one? If so, such a big thing is not worth mentioning by Zhao Xu himself, right?

Thinking of this, Tang Ning said with a smile: "The last time I met His Royal Highness Chitose was when Weichen had just returned from the northwest. Soon after that, Weichen left Kaifeng Mansion and went to Jiaozhi.

I wonder how Chitose has been doing lately? Is it possible to be healthy? ”

Zhao nodded and said, "Well, I'm nothing."

Good or bad, it's all the same. Speaking of this, Zhao pointed to his eyes under the blindfold and said, "With this, I am destined to be just a laughing stock in the Jingshi."

Others respect me, it's just because I, Zhao, am the younger brother of the Great Song Emperor. Besides, what other reason do they have to look at me? ”

As soon as Tang Ning heard this, his heart was excited. So it sees, it seems that Zhao can't stand the status quo and is ready to find something to do.

It's no wonder that there are really few people in the old Zhao family who are idle, they are all somewhat capable, and they also want to do things. Although Zhao is blind in one eye, his pride as a member of the Zhao family makes it difficult for him to bear the inaction he is doing now.

Zhao Xu let himself make the choice, and it is estimated that this is the case.

After Zhao finished speaking, he looked at Tang Ning and said, "Since you said it, then I have a reluctant request, I hope that Danyang Hou can agree." ”

"You speak first." Tang Ning said cautiously: "You say it first, and then I will answer whether you agree or not." ”

Zhao Chong Tang Ning rolled his eyes, glanced left and right, and leaned into Tang Ning's ear and whispered: "I want to go to the town ** to be a soldier!" ”

Tang Ning was so frightened that he almost slipped off his chair. He trembled and said, "You...... What do you say? ”

Zhao went to Tang Ning's ear again and said, "I want to go to the town ** to be a soldier!" ”

Tang Ning reached out and touched his forehead, but he didn't feel hot. In this case, it must be something wrong with the other party.

He swallowed his spit and said, "Your Highness, are you joking with Wei Chen?" To tell you the truth, your joke isn't very funny, you ......"

"I'm serious." Zhao looked at Tang Ning dissatisfied: "I don't care what you think, anyway, I'm serious." I have been practicing martial arts since I was a child, just to kill the enemy one day.

If not, where would I be of any use? ”

Speaking of the back, maybe it's because I'm afraid of being heard. Zhao lowered his voice and whispered to Tang Ning again.

Tang Ning wanted to cry without tears, no wonder Zhao Xu kicked the ball to himself.

Not to mention Zhao Xu's mood, even if he is himself, he also half wants to agree and half wants to refuse.

Letting Zhao continue to live like this is torture for him. A blind royal family, even if others don't think it, but Zhao with strong self-esteem will definitely think that everyone looks down on him.

And letting Zhao go to the battlefield is torture for himself. In case something happens to Zhao, who will take this responsibility and who will dare to take this responsibility?

Even if it was Zhao Xu, he was helpless in the face of this situation. Besides, the army is not as good as outside, so you can't always have 180 bodyguards to protect you when you fight, right?

Tang Ning looked at Zhao with an eager face and fell into deep thought......