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Cotton is basically not used in Dongxijiaozhou and Ningzhou, so they did not join the competition for cotton seeds, but their mood was not easy either.

Zhao Hanzhang is truly loved by God, and he has such a treasure only three years after he ascended the throne.

Cold and hunger have always been the two biggest challenges faced by mankind. The vast majority of people in this world only pursue food, clothing and clothing in their lifetime.

If cotton is as warm as they say, humans will have conquered the cold from now on.

People all over the world, even Jiaozhou and Ningzhou who don’t need cotton, will respect him.

Wei Fang and Wei Ran looked at each other. Although they were a little unconvinced, they still went out and flattered Zhao Hanzhang together with the officials.

Zhao Hanzhang was so praised that Fu Tinghan handed the child to her. Her half-sublimated soul immediately returned to reality, hugged Mingming into her arms, and then let everyone go to the palace banquet.

Zhao Hanzhang asked Zhao Xin to follow him into the back hall. Zhao Hu and other members of the Zhao clan raised their feet and wanted to follow, but Zhao Song stopped him with a look.

They were anxious, "Xin Zhao went to the Western Regions, but he brought three children of the Zhao family with him. I didn't see anyone outside the palace just now."

"Zhao Jin died. Because he was captured at the time, I was unable to take care of his funeral, so I had to dig a hole and bury him. The other two cousins ​​were separated in sandstorms and wars. I don't know whether they are alive or dead, but..." Xin Zhao sat on the stool, took a sip of hot tea, and said everything he had to say in the hall.

Judging from the situation at the time, it was very difficult for the separated people to survive. Not only the two of them, but also other soldiers would have a hard time surviving.

Zhao Hanzhang asked: "If they were still alive, what do you think they would be doing?"

Xin Zhao thought for a while and then said: "Be a slave."

Zhao Hanzhang: "Will they work hard to come back?"

Xin Zhao: "As long as they are alive, they will continue to work hard for this."

Zhao Hanzhang said: "Okay, then we will go and bring them back."

Xin Zhao looked up at her in surprise, "Your Majesty wants to use troops in the Western Region?"

Zhao Hanzhang asked: "Zhang Shi is not among the returned envoys. Who is he?"

Zhao Xin cheered up and said quickly: "He came back safely, but he didn't know until he met Erlang that Governor Zhang had passed away, so he went back to Xiliang directly."

When news of this incident came out, everyone who knew about it exaggerated and praised him for his purity and filial piety. No one thought there was anything wrong with him hanging his seal and returning home.

However...the praise is accompanied by regret and worry.

Zhao Xin already knew that after Zhang Gui died of illness, the court quickly appointed his second son Zhang Mao as the new King of Xiliang. This position originally belonged to the eldest son Zhang Shi.

Zhao Xin looked at Zhao Hanzhang secretly.

Zhao Hanzhang lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea, then picked up a piece of snack and gave it to Ming Ming, who was sitting by and playing with his fingers.

Mingming immediately took it with both hands, brought it to his mouth and started chewing it quietly.

Zhao Hanzhang put down the tea cup and said with a chuckle: "Zhang Shi has made great achievements on his mission, and I will reward him generously."

This means that he does not intend to change the king of Xiliang.

Not only did Zhao Hanzhang not want to change, but the officials and people of Xiliang didn't want to change either.

Over the past year, Zhang Mao has done well. He basically continued the policies left by his father Zhang Gui. The court also resumed the appointment and removal of officials, policy formulation, etc. in Xiliang...

This year, with the help of the imperial court, Zhang Mao continued to take in refugees, reduce taxes and appease the people.

However, Zhao Hanzhang basically did not use the political resources left by Zhang Gui. At present, the entire Xiliang is still in the same configuration as when Zhang Gui was there. Both Zhao Hanzhang and Zhang Mao have only made minor adjustments.

This made Zhang Gui's remaining staff more convinced of Zhang Mao and expressed support for his complete submission to the court.

So this year, the atmosphere in Xiliang is good.

Zhang Shi's sudden return, or the fact that he came back alive, made everyone feel uneasy. Except for Zhang Mao who was really happy, the other officials and staff couldn't help but have sorrow in their brows.

Zhang Shi and his brother Zhang Mao hugged each other and cried, and then they went to burn incense on their father's memorial tablet.

In front of the funeral, Zhang Shi and Zhang Mao couldn't help crying together again. Zhang Shi asked, "Where is my father buried? I am going to build a house for my father and observe mourning for three years."

Zhang Mao: "My brother and I will go together."

Zhang Shi shook his head, "You are now the King of Xiliang, how could you leave the Governor's Mansion and live in the wild with me?"

Zhang Mao cried bitterly: "Brother, I don't want to be the king of Xiliang, I just want to be my father's Chengxun."

Zhang Shi then also cried bitterly.

The two brothers cried in the ancestral hall for a whole day and almost fainted from crying. In the end, the princess and the eldest lady came over and helped them out together, and the matter was over.

Zhang Shi was not stupid. He was naturally aware of the worries and undercurrents of the Xiliang officials and people, and felt a little unhappy in his heart, feeling that Zhang Mao had underestimated him.

Is he someone who cares about power?

It happened that Zhao Hanzhang urged him by telegram to go to Beijing to report on his work and to reward him based on his merits, so he went to pay homage to his father and then left.

Zhang Mao sent him out of the city and looked at his brother's disappearing figure, feeling very bad.

He turned to Wang Chang and asked, "I have repeatedly stated that our brothers are not those who are fighting for power and gain. The eldest brother truly loves me and I am willing to return the throne to the eldest brother. Which of you has shown it in front of the eldest brother?"

Wang Chang sighed and said, "Your Majesty, the eldest son is very sensitive. Even if no one dares to say it out loud, he will notice it even if he acts with a little caution."

"Since the eldest son has noticed it, why don't he talk to you frankly and resolve the misunderstanding?" Wang Chang asked: "You have always believed in the eldest son, but does the eldest son believe in the envoy?"

Zhang Mao was silent.

Wang Chang said: "This is one of the reasons why the king has been unwilling to invite the eldest son to inherit Xiliang. The eldest son... takes things for granted. He will only be immersed in his own mind and forget to listen to outside opinions."

Wang Chang knew that Zhang Mao really wanted to return the throne of Xiliang King to Zhang Shi. For this reason, he had already gone to the capital to change the documents.

Wang Chang was very worried. If His Majesty really changed the title of Zhang Shi to King of Xiliang, he would probably have to leave early and go home to retire.

Zhang Shi is smart, but arrogant and arrogant. Wang Chang is confident that he can survive under Zhang Shi's hands and live well, but he does not feel that he can lead Zhang Shi in a fight to defeat all his enemies.

Xiliang's position is special. Not only do the neighboring countries want to annex it, but there are also many people inside who are always thinking about killing the Zhang family and replacing it.

As a leader, Zhang Shi was far inferior to his younger brother.

Zhang Mao sighed and said to Wang Chang, "Let's go back and wait for your majesty's reply."

Zhao Hanzhang ignored Zhang Mao's letter and documents at all, threw them aside, and showed them to Zhang Shi as soon as he arrived.

Zhang Shi was startled and said quickly: "Your Majesty, I really have no intention of inheriting Xiliang."

Zhao Hanzhang chuckled and said, "I believe you. I am showing you the letter and documents to let you know that Cheng Xun's love for you is no less than your love for him."

Zhang Shi paused for a moment and then sighed, "I know that I was wrong before, so I should have had a serious talk with him before leaving." (End of Chapter)