Chapter 462 Father and Son’s Thoughts

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Zhao Xu and Liu Fu and other officials from the four northern counties were already waiting at the south gate.

Zhongli had just arrived at Qinguan and sent cavalry to tell him the news of Zhao Heng's rescue.

Then he kept sending people to pass on the news, including the matter of Zhao Heng's visit to Yancheng.

So he handed over the war of Ningjindusi to Chang Wei and returned to Yancheng to welcome the emperor.

"I didn't expect that the hot air balloon made by Wang Chong would be of great use. Master Wang, you have a good son." Liu Fu glanced back at Wang Ying standing behind him and flattered him.

Wang Ying grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. He had always been strict with Wang Chong and hoped that his son would become a dragon.

He was naturally very happy to be praised by Liu Fu.

But he knew that without the guidance of the King of Yan, how could Wang Chong understand this thing.

So he said: "This is the good training of your highness. The rough jade also needs to be carved before it can become a tool."

Everyone nodded when they heard it.

Looking at the King of Yan, he showed an admiring look.

For them, the strategy of attacking from the east and west by the Northern Di this time was a divine strategy.

No one could break it.

But the Khan of the Northern Di happened to meet their King of Yan.

Not only did they suffer heavy losses in the east, but the plan to capture their emperor in the west also failed because of the existence of the hot air balloon.

They could even imagine how furious Mullerhong was.

"Hahaha, you're right, Your Highness is still the best. Your Highness, my admiration for you is no longer like the rolling water of the Jin River, but like the waves of the sea, covering the sky and the sun." Liu Fu leaned forward and bowed to Zhao Xu who was standing in front of him.

Zhu Tuo and other government officials felt a chill when they heard this. Liu Wangfu's horsemanship was getting more and more perfect.

Zhao Xu smiled lightly.

Liu Fu could flatter him in public, which showed that he was in a very good mood now.

In addition to Liu Fu, the officials who came to welcome him this time were all smiling.

This was not because of the excitement of Emperor Zhao Heng's arrival.

But after Zhongli rescued the emperor, the plan of the Northern Di to go south was basically declared a failure.

They also knew that if the emperor of Dasong was captured, Dasong would probably split from within.

At that time, they would really be unable to stop the Northern Di from going south.

As the saying goes, lips and teeth are cold.

The current trade of the four northern counties still needs to rely on Dasong.

Before finding a replacement way out, it is best to maintain the status quo.

"Here we come!"

Everyone was talking and laughing, and at this time Liu Fu suddenly pointed to the end of the official road.

At the end of the road, a team of cavalry appeared.

These cavalry held high the five-color flags and came slowly.

Seeing this, Zhao Xu and the officials straightened their clothes.

Zhao Heng was the emperor of Dasong, and basic etiquette was still required.

"Let's go."

Shaking his sleeves, Zhao Xu led the officials forward.

According to the rules of Dasong, the vassal kings could not wait at the city gate to welcome the emperor.

Instead, they had to lead the officials of the palace to walk two miles forward.

Zhao Xu took a step out, and other officials followed.

Two quarters of an hour later, they arrived at the place marked in advance.

Zhao Heng's carriage also stopped right in front of them.

"Your Majesty, I am Zhao Xu, I pay my respects to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor." Zhao Xu shouted.

"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor..." Liu Fu and other officials followed closely and shouted loudly.

In the carriage, Zhao Heng showed a satisfied smile, he could recognize Zhao Xu's voice.

Zhao Heng lifted the curtain and got off the carriage.

Looking at Zhao Xu, he personally helped him up and smiled, "My son, please don't be polite."

His tone was very cordial.

"Thank you, father." Zhao Xu stood up and looked at Zhao Heng.

The appearance of Zhao Heng in his memory gradually merged with the Great Song Emperor in front of him.

This was the first time he saw the Great Song Emperor since he traveled through time.

In terms of mood, he was very calm, neither sad nor happy.

Not to mention that the Ninth Prince only had the fear of his father in his memory, and no feelings of family affection.

The relationship between him and the emperor was purely a relationship of interest.

The last incident of the Northern Di envoys in Nanjing made him very disappointed with the emperor.

He had already put him in the same basket with the incompetent emperors of all dynasties.

"I am late to rescue you, and I hope you will punish me." Zhao Xu said another polite word.

Zhao Heng laughed, "Not late, not late, the emperor sent someone to rescue you, and it was just in time. This time I will reward you heavily."

While speaking, he looked at Zhao Xu repeatedly.

Zhao Xu was respectful and polite at this time, and his eyes were smart.

He was completely different from the crazy and stupid when he was in the capital.

Seeing this, he felt that it was God's will,

and at the same time he was a little lucky. If it weren't for his unintentional intervention, he would have fallen into the hands of the Northern Di in this war.

Zhao Heng's words made Liu Fu all look happy.

They naturally hoped that the King of Yan would receive a great reward.

Moreover, the King of Yan also deserved this reward.

"Thank you, father. When you are in danger, I should do my best to save you." Zhao Xu was not as happy as Liu Fu and others.

He actually had his own plan to invite Zhao Heng to Yanzhou.

This time, when Chang Wei went south to Fanyang to drive the Yuan family out of Yanzhou, the first step of the plan was launched.

The second step was to let Zhao Heng come to Yanzhou.

He knew that the war was not over yet, and this ambitious emperor would not be able to escape back to Jinling in disgrace.

As long as he came, the rest would be easy.

The father and son exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Zhao Xu formally welcomed Zhao Heng into Yancheng.

Sitting on the imperial carriage, Zhao Heng looked at Yancheng through the gap in the curtains.

Since he ascended the throne, he had only visited the south of Jinling and never visited the north.

During this Northern Expedition and all the way from Sizhou to Yanzhou, he deeply felt that compared with the rich south, the north was relatively poor.

Especially after entering Yanzhou, he even felt a sense of desolation.

The only thing that surprised him was that although the people in the land of King Yan had no better food, clothing and daily expenses than in the south.

These people were all full of energy, as if a bright future was waiting for them.

"Compared with Jinling, it's really a world of difference." After just observing for a while, Zhao Heng closed his eyes.

The countryside was like this, and Yancheng was not beyond his expectations.

The wide streets of Jinling were filled with carriages and horses, and people wearing silk and satin were like crucian carp crossing the river.

The shops on both sides of the street were luxurious and spacious, with carved beams and painted buildings, and bustling with people.

There are also countless talented men and beautiful women wandering in the streets.

And here, there are only more merchants coming and going.

"In such a barren land, the King of Yan can achieve what he has now. He is really capable." Zhao Heng pondered.

Thinking of something, he said again: "After all, the King of Yan still relies on trade. With only these four barren counties, I am afraid that he can't even pay the soldiers' salaries."

Thinking of this, he nodded secretly.

This time the Northern Expedition was defeated, and the imperial army he established suffered heavy losses.

The King of Yan became more important at this time.

Next, he might need the King of Yan, the Dinghaishen, to suppress the powerful families internally and fight against the Beidi externally.

Therefore, knowing the weakness of the King of Yan, he was not afraid that the King of Yan would be out of his control.