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Chapter 13 - Li Gang returns

In this chaotic world, the crown prince's identity was not reliable. He had to have a way to protect himself. However, martial arts were the best way to protect himself, so Zhao Chen trained hard to learn martial arts.

In the beginning, he tried hard to learn martial arts, perhaps out of curiosity. After all, from the modern society, learning martial arts was a novel thing. After so many months, the novelty had slowly disappeared. What was left was "hardship" and "boredom". This was also the reason why besides Zhao Chen, there was no one else in the Imperial Family who practiced martial arts. The ordinary disciples of the imperial family were all of noble status. They could always amuse themselves, and even if they didn't amuse themselves, they could still go against the heavens with poems. Why study martial arts? At this point, learning martial arts was no longer out of curiosity, but because of the sense of crisis in his heart!

"Accumulating soil to form mountains, the wind and rain will rise to the peak!" The accumulation of water into a deep abyss, the life of a flood dragon! Accumulation and virtue, and god's self-satisfaction, the Sacred Heart was not more! Thus, he could only take small steps and not travel a thousand miles! Without accumulating small streams, one would not be able to become a river! "Not ten steps, not ten steps, not ten horse, not one horse."

As Zhao Chen walked forward, he recited the Chinese poetry he had learned in his third year of high school to encourage himself. His diligence could make up for his incompetence, not to mention that Zhao Chen was not one bit "insolent". As a member of the imperial family, he had talent that ordinary people did not. He had extremely rare martial arts manuals that ordinary people did not have, and he even had an Innate Ranker like Wang De as his teacher. Under these favorable circumstances, if he could not learn some profound martial arts, then he would really be letting himself down!

In the center of scenic garden, he saw Wang De. Wang De's expression was abnormally calm, as if nothing had happened.

Yet Zhao Chen knew exactly what happened last night, and how much of a risk Wang De had to bear! If that Little San'er was discovered, she would definitely not be able to escape death, and Wang De, who brought her to the palace, would also not be able to escape death! Furthermore, it was not only Wang De himself, but Wang De's entire family would be implicated, and even the nine great families would be implicated!

"General Wang, thank you! This kindness will forever be in my heart! " Zhao Chen walked over to Wang De and said softly. His voice was unusually sincere!

"Why does Your Highness say that? You are the monarch, and I am the subject! His Highness the Crown Prince had treated Wang De well! As the saying goes, if the sovereign wishes for his subjects to die, the subject must die! [I will do everything I can to complete your orders!] Your Highness, in the future, you must not mention any words of thanks. This is what your subject should do! " The more sincere Zhao Chen was, the more Wang De felt fear and trepidation in his heart, and the more he felt that this "kindness of knowing and seeing" was difficult to report, and he immediately shouted out!

In the eyes of modern people, it was only right for others to express their gratitude after they had done something for them! Unfortunately, this was only the thinking of modern people! In ancient times, under the teachings of Confucianism, a monarch was like the sky and a subject was like the earth. A monarch said to a subject that "grace is forever in the heart". At the moment, Wang De's eyes were moist, he anxiously turned his head, not allowing Zhao Chen to see.

Zhao Chen was surprised, he did not understand why Wang De was so excited.

"Don't worry, I won't let him cause any trouble in the imperial palace!" He seems to be quite quick-witted himself, and will also be very careful! " Zhao Chen said.

At first, Zhao Chen was a little worried, he was worried that Xiao San, who was in the East Palace, had been discovered, worried that something would happen to the East Palace! However, as he practiced one move at a time, his mind gradually calmed down! The more chaotic the situation was, the calmer he needed to be. If he wasn't calm, he wouldn't be able to do anything well. There was no point in being anxious right now!

Usually, Zhao Chen and Wang De would eat lunch together in the scenic garden, but today, he had returned to the Eastern Palace! Only after seeing that everything in the Eastern Palace was normal did he relax.

Zhao Chen entered his own bedroom, chased all the eunuchs and maids out. He arrived in front of his bed and lowered his body, only to see Little San'er still hiding under his bed! Xiao San'er looked at Zhao Chen with her pitch black eyes and Zhao Chen heaved a sigh of relief.

"You're good. They didn't find you!" Zhao Chen said.

"Your Highness, I'm hungry …" Little San'er said.

Zhao Chen laughed and said: "I'll have them bring in the food and the chamber pots right now … If you live like this for a while longer, will you be able to adapt? "

"I can do it! I started begging when I was three years old, and it was much more difficult then than it is now! If I follow your highness, at least I won't get hungry. I have to thank you, your highness! " Little San'er said.

"Very good! If you work for me now, I won't treat you unfairly! There are many gold and silver treasures in this palace. If you have taken a fancy to one, take it! " Zhao Chen nodded.

Hearing Zhao Chen's words, Xiao San'er revealed an extremely surprised expression! Yesterday, when he arrived in the middle of the night, he had already seen the grandeur of this palace. He didn't know how many treasures were in it! Anything here could be sold for a high price! On the surface, he looked like a beggar, but in reality, he was just a profligate brat! Although he knew that the palace was no small matter, he still felt that being able to leave meant that he was not afraid of tigers or newborn calves! He was planning to stay here for a few days before stealthily stealing some of the treasures in his bedroom to leave! But now, Zhao Chen had actually said "I've taken a fancy to that one, go ahead and take it". Instead, he was prepared to stay here for a period of time, obtain some treasures, and then leave!

As for what Zhao Chen wanted him to do, he did not understand it now, nor was he prepared to understand it! In the end, he was still a child and would not consider many troublesome matters.

Zhao Chen ate lunch in his room. After thinking about it, he decided to use words to deceive this Little San'er, so that she would be "willing" to do something for him! At that time, if the Jin Army surrounded the Kaifeng City, Little San would be able to enter the Golden Army without any resistance!

"Do you know why I allowed you to enter the palace?" Zhao Chen said.

"I don't know!" Little San shook his head.

"Actually, it's very simple. This palace is really too stuffy! Sometimes I can't help sneaking out of the palace and out for a walk! However, if I leave the Imperial Palace and the people from the palace cannot find me, they will definitely report to royal father and he will scold me! I let you into the palace to be my substitute! When I left the palace, you showed up as I am. There are many delicacies and treasures in this palace! When the time comes, just ask for it. When the time comes, you can do whatever you want, and if you are dissatisfied with anyone, you can also scold them however you like! " Zhao Chen said.

"There's actually such a good thing!" Xiao San's face revealed an expression of surprise and joy!

"This is not a good thing. Do you think the crown prince's substitute is that easy to be? As the crown prince, there are many etiquette and rules that you have to learn! For a period of time in the future, I will slowly teach you! If you are unable to endure the hardships, I will ask Wang De to find another person, and you can leave this palace! " Zhao Chen said.

"Your Highness, don't worry. This is nothing!" I will definitely do it well! " Little San'er said.

"Very good!" Zhao Chen nodded!

Zhao Chen had already left the palace, and Xiao San was still hiding under the bed. He had been hiding under the bed all morning, and now his whole body ached. However, he was extremely happy in his heart, as if he was in the clouds. He thought to himself, "If I can become the 'crown prince' in the future, how awe-inspiring would that be?" He had originally wanted to leave the palace after obtaining the gold and silver, but he decided to stay here for a long time. At the very least, he would have to wait until he had enjoyed enough 'Crown Prince' treatment before leaving! As for the hardships he had to endure before he could enjoy the treatment of the crown prince, he felt that it was worth it!

… ….

When Zhao Chen arrived at the scenic garden, he was still there early.

When Zhao Chen saw the trace of happiness on Wang De's face, he could not help but be taken aback. "General Wang, what happened?"

Wang De laughed: "Reporting to Your Highness, the news has spread throughout Kaifeng City, Master Li Gang Li has returned!"

"Oh!" Zhao Chen was startled.

Li Gang's name was like thunder in his ears. Not only had he heard this name before, he had also heard it often after he came to the Ancient Era! Last year, when Jin Army went south for the first time, it was because of Li Gang's strength that prevented him from entering the Kaifeng City, and it was under the leadership of Li Gang and the Battle Teacher that he was finally able to leave! However, after the Jin Army left, Li Gang encountered a downgrade in position. The crime that the Great Song Dynasty Court had bestowed upon Li Gang was "Specialized Warlord discussion, bereavement fees", which meant that Li Gang was determined to fight the Jin Army, which resulted in the death of his soldiers, wasting military expenses! Last year, when the Jin Army retreated, Li Gang was demoted to the Jiangxi Jianchang Army and became a Zhixian! Now that the Jin Army had come again, he became flustered and he called Li Gang over to Kai Feng from the west!

Other than Master Li Gang and Master Li, Master Zhang Ye have also come! Furthermore, Sir Zhang has brought several tens of thousands of troops! " Wang De laughed.

"Uncle Zhang Ye!" Zhao Chen had naturally heard of this name before. According to the legends, the men of Liang Shan were invincible in this world, but in reality, the Song River rebellion had been destroyed long ago, and the one who annihilated the Song River rebellion was Uncle Zhang Ye! When the Jin Army invaded the south for the first time, the world was divided into four sides. This Zhang Shuye was famous for being loyal in all of history. Song Chin Zong had ordered four diligent kings to come here, and only Zhang Shuye had brought troops here. The other three had not come yet.

"Master Li, Master Zhang is a pillar that is the backbone of the entire world, he is far superior than Zhang Bangchang and his men! With them here, we have a good chance of breaking this barrier! " Wang De said excitedly.

"Watch your words, don't let anyone hear them!" Zhao Chen anxiously said.

Wang De despised Zhang Bangchang and Li Bangyan here, if someone else were to hear about it, and report it to Zhang Bangchang, Li Bangyan would definitely not be able to handle it! Wang De was Zhao Chen's "favorite general", Zhao Chen did not want anything to happen to him!

The news of Li Gang, Uncle Zhang Ye's arrival spread across the entire Kaifeng City, as though all the citizens of the Kaifeng City had regained their confidence! However, Zhao Chen knew that just relying on two people was impossible to stop the Jin Army. The Song Dynasty's imperial government and army had all been completely destroyed, and now, no one could turn the tide with force! He was still paying close attention to the news from the Jin Army!

A few days later, the war reports were still coming in. The Jin army was still as sharp as ever!

By the middle of October, the weather became even colder!

scenic garden was a field of white in the morning. This was the color of frost! If it was back then when he was still a student, Zhao Chen would have definitely dressed extremely thick and hid in his room. After several months of practice and succeeding in his inner force, he actually did not feel cold at all!

Zhao Chen practiced for a while, while Wang De guided by the side.

At this moment, a few eunuchs ran over. These eunuchs were filled with pleasant surprise.

"What happened?" Zhao Chen stopped and said.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is overjoyed, overjoyed!"

"Joy? Jin Army's invasion, what good news can there be? " Zhao Chen said.

"The Jin Army has sent someone here to negotiate!" The chief eunuch said with a smile.