Zhao Zhen was addicted to the news of studying ice making. When it first spread, the people scolded Zhao Zhen for not doing his job properly.

But gradually, the wind direction changed.

Fewer people scolded Zhao Zhen, but more and more people praised Zhao Zhen.

...

Early in the morning, near the North Gate.

Hundreds of people gathered together.

Among the crowd, there was an old man in his fifties and sixties.

The old man said passionately: "Everyone, you all heard that our prince, who is not doing good things, actually went to study ice making techniques. I also heard that he has already gone to farm outside the city... Having such a prince who is not doing his job is a great humiliation for me, the Song Dynasty..."

Suddenly, a stout man stood up.

The old man said excitedly: "This hero, do you also think that the prince does not look like a crown prince, and will harm the Song Jiangshan Society in the future..."

Before he could speak, the man suddenly punched the old man in the face.

The man spat: "She is so handsome... I am immortal. The prince is studying ice making. He is sympathetic to the people suffering from high temperatures in summer. He wants me to have ice to relieve the heat in the future... You dare to speak shamelessly and insult the prince, you really don't know what to do..."

"Bow him to death!"

Someone shouted next to him.

Everyone rushed up and punched and kicked the old man.

Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang.

When the yamen runners from Kaifeng Prefecture arrived, the old man was stripped naked and lay trembling on the street.

Similar things continue to happen in the city of Bianjing.

...

Kou Mansion.

In the backyard, Kou Zhun sat under the tree, sighing uncontrollably, and said to himself: "Oh, who would have thought that Ding Wei, Cao Yong and others were brave enough to spread the matter even if they risked their lives. Now, the situation can no longer be suppressed..."

What he was worried about was the rumor that Zhao Zhen, the Lieutenant General of Bianjing City, was now studying ice making.

If this continues, Zhao Zhen's reputation will be seriously affected. If he proposes to make Zhao Zhen supervise the country at this time, the people in the world will not agree, and all officials will not agree.

"Crown Prince, I'm confused..." Kou Zhun couldn't help but say.

Before he finished speaking, messy footsteps suddenly came from the door, and Wang Shu appeared in front of Kou Zhun in panic.

Seeing this, Kou Zhun asked nervously: "Uncle Hui, why? Is the situation out of control?"

The Wang Shu said with a serious expression: "Father-in-law, this time, I'm afraid we are really wrong!"

"oh?"

Wang Shu said: "Father-in-law, there was a change early this morning... Until now, although people are still talking about this on the streets, few people are scolding Your Highness, and instead praise Your Highness's kindness."

What?

Kou Zhun was confused after hearing Wang Shu's detailed description.

This matter sounds outrageous!

"Hurry, hurry, take me out of the mansion area and have a look..."

The two hurried out of Kou's Mansion and came to the street.

Two businessmen walked by.

One person said, "Have you heard that the people in Bianjing City are suffering from heat, so they can't stay in the good East Palace and run to the deserted place in Pingshan to study ice making so that they can relieve the heat and cool down the people in the future!"

Another man said, "I just heard that I have to say that the prince is really the best wise crown prince. When he ascends the throne in the future, we people will have a better life!"

A family of three has passed by.

A child jumped and said loudly: "Dad, mom, I will study ice making like the prince in the future. In this way, we will also eat ice when it is hot."

When the couple heard this, they both laughed with relief.

...

Kou Zhun was stunned when he heard similar comments.

Originally, the people had no impression of the prince who had lived in the deep palace for a long time.

Nowadays, the reputation of the prince has spread throughout Bianjing and is well known to everyone.

He turned around and looked at Wang Shu: "Uncle Hui, have you figured out the joints?"

Wang Shu shook his head: "Father-in-law, I... still can't figure it out...but I figured out another thing!"

"oh?"

Wang Shu said firmly, "That is, Your Highness, it seems that he had expected this to be the result, otherwise he would not have arranged for me to do this!"

Kou Zhun was surprised and said, "In other words, Your Highness had known for a long time that if this matter was spread, it would not only not damage his reputation, but would make him famous among the people. Then, he took advantage of the situation and asked Ding Wei and others to go to this matter. He and the Eastern Palace could reap the benefits without doing anything. Ding Wei and others tried their best to help Your Highness a lot of help?"

Wang Shu nodded: "The only explanation is reasonable."

Kou Zhun suddenly laughed: "Hahaha, Ding Wei, Cao Yong, Wang Qinruo, who is not a human spirit? Even I have fallen into their hands many times, but now I am played with by a child in my palm, hahahaha..."

As he smiled, Kou Zhun suddenly sighed and said, "Uncle Hui, I'm wrong."

"father in law……"

Kou Zhun said leisurely: "Previously, I thought that although Your Highness has grown up, I and Li Fugu can still teach him. Now it seems... What kind of virtue can I teach him with such a great wisdom and unfathomable Your Highness..."

An eleven-year-old child actually made Kou Zhun feel the urge to worship him!

"Uncle Hui, go, go to Pingshan now!" Kou Zhun said anxiously.

...

Pingshan.

Zhao Zhen has already fallen asleep.

Hearing Kou Zhun's request for a visit, he quickly got up.

After entering the main hall, Zhao Zhen saw Kou Zhun and Wang Shu both looked anxious, so he asked, "Sir, come to Pingshan so late, is there something big happening in the court?"

Kou Zhun shook his head: "Don't worry, your highness, there are ministers in the court. Ding Wei and other villains dare not do anything randomly. I came here to ask for advice."

What?

Zhao Zhen just sat down and heard this, he was so scared that he stood up.

Ask for advice?

The first prime minister of the Song Dynasty!

The backbone of all officials!

Famous ministers throughout the ages!

He actually asked me for advice?

He looked at Kou Zhun in surprise and asked, "Sir, there seems to be no place in my palace to offend you, right? As the prince's tutor, you are my husband and elder. You have walked more bridges than I have walked. You should teach me. When will it be your turn to ask for advice?"

Kou Zhun shook his head and said seriously: "Your Highness, don't be too humble. Your Highness is beyond my reach. Today, I will come to ask Your Highness for advice, which is the change of rumors in Bianjing City... After thinking about it, I still didn't understand why the people were scolding Your Highness for not doing their jobs before, and then suddenly changed their words and praised Your Highness for his kindness..."

After hearing this, Dasong said something. He thought Kou Zhun was here to find fault and was not a prime minister on the pretext. In that case, no one in the court would be in charge and there might be a lot of trouble.

Zhao Zhen laughed and said, "The reason why sir can't figure it out is because of different positions. sir thinks from the perspective of court officials, but does not look at this matter from the perspective of ordinary people."

Kou Zhun was still full of confusion and asked humbly like a serious elementary school student: "Your Highness, how can you explain this?"
Chapter completed!