On the evening of the day when Zhao Xu finished his talks with Zhang Feng, General Xu and Cai Bian, the Privy Council and the Ministry of War jointly drafted documents to prepare to further promote the "military reform".

Cai Bian convened a meeting of six ministries and prepared to select another "fifteen governors" to inspect and monitor the local area.

The "governor" is obviously a rank of officials, far exceeding the current prefecture and county status, and is directly a third-rank rank.

The six ministers of the ministers couldn't help but be excited and began to recommend them one after another.

Some chose from the six ministers of the imperial court and various temples, and some recommended those in the country, and they said twenty or thirty people in one breath.

These people are either current officials of the court or former senior officials, almost all of them are "New Party".

Cai Bian also had difficulty making a decision for a moment, so he recorded the list and considered recalling these people back to Beijing for a face-to-face inspection.

The Song Dynasty court worked tirelessly and striving forward.

Other more advanced progress is also very rapid, such as the local construction of Dali Temple, the development of Transportation Department, the reform of the Imperial Academy, etc.

Funing Hall, study room.

After Zhao Xu finished revising Zhao Qi, Zhu Qianzhen sent the "Royal Box Development Charter" and sat on the chair. After a while, he suddenly took the map and looked at it carefully.

To the northeast of the Song Dynasty was the Liao Kingdom. The Liao Kingdom should be the strongest and occupied the largest area. The Goryeo next to it occupies most of the Korean Peninsula.

The northwest direction of the Song Dynasty was Xixia. The land area of ​​Xixia was very small. The capital Xingqing Prefecture was very close to the border of the Song Dynasty. Its national strength was not strong, but it was full of military force.

Going further west, there is Tubo. All parts of Tubo are severely divided. They were suppressed by the Western Xia before and lost a lot of places. However, they also invaded the Song Dynasty from time to time and had a certain strength.

The south is the "Yunzhinan" in later generations. It was Dali. The Dali country was poor and there were few people in the thalassinate world. It was relatively "compassive" and had little threat.

But strictly speaking, the environment in the Song Dynasty was very bad.

"A group of wolves are around..."

Zhao Xu looked at the map and whispered to himself.

After taking a look at the map of Xia and Liao, Zhao Xu's eyes slowly turned to Tubo and Dali.

Zhao Xu narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Where are Tubo, or Dali?"

If the Song Dynasty wants to break through and expand its survival and strategic space, it must first be south and then north.

As soon as Zhao Xu finished speaking, Chenpi's footsteps sounded outside the door, saying, "Official family, it's time to rest."

Zhao Xu put away the map, sat quietly for a while, then got up and left.

Chen Pi accompanied him back to the palace and said, "The official family, it is Meiren Liu who is serving the bed tonight."

Zhao Xu nodded, stretched his arms and said, "Let Cai You and Nan Tianyou come to Chugong Hall to see me tomorrow."

Chenpi said: "Yes."

When Zhao Xu opened the door and walked into the bedroom, he said again: "Send a message to the Political Affairs Hall, give the bandit suppression army a number, and give it to Commander Tong Guan."

Chen Pi was stunned, and quickly cautiously said, "Yes."

Zhao Xu waved his hand and pushed the door open and walked in.

...

The next morning, Zhao Xu was still asleep, and suddenly there was a light knock on the door outside the door, and Chen Pi called out softly: "Official family."

Meiren Liu let out a lazy and coquettish voice, and her fair arm stretched out to hug Zhao Xu's chest.

Zhao Xu frowned and looked out the window. He saw that it was still a little dark. He got up and became angry and said impatiently: "What's wrong?"

Chen Pi hurriedly said carefully: "When I returned to the official house, there were suddenly some rumors outside the palace, which were from King Yan and the Xia people."

King of Yan, Zhao Hao.

Zhao Xu was half asleep and half awake, dizzy and said directly: "Let the Zhengshitang deal with it."

Chenpi didn't dare to disturb her much, so she responded softly and left quietly.

Zhao Xu hugged Meiren Liu and fell asleep again.

Green tiled house.

Zhang Dun was not here, and Cai Bian often was on duty all night. He listened to the sudden message from the yellow gate in front of him, and waited for him to talk for a moment and said, "You mean, this rumor came out early in the morning, and it was just a vague statement that King Yan and the Xia people had nothing to do with each other, so there was no more?"

Huangmen carefully recalled Chen Pi’s explanation and said, “It’s this kind of Xianggong Cai.”

Cai Bian looked as usual, and for a moment, he turned to look beside him and said, "Wentai, what do you think?"

A young man in his thirties was standing beside Cai Bian, named Zhou Wentai.

He was also a Jinshi in the fourth year of Yuanyou and was a disciple of Cai Bian. When Cai Bian was demoted, he resigned from his post and followed Cai Bian to exile everywhere, which was very respectful.

Zhou Wentai looked handsome and calm, thinking for a moment, and said, "Teacher, this matter is strange. If it were those people, they would not be so simple. Moreover, spreading such rumors at such times will do nothing to them."

Cai Bian smiled and said, "The key point is Xia people."

Zhou Wentai suddenly understood and said, "The teacher said, "is it the Xia people's messenger? Is this a warning? They can't wait?"

Cai Bian smiled and said, "At noon, go see me on my behalf and see their purpose."

Zhou Wentai responded and said, "Yes. I think they just want to get benefits without fighting and prepare for them to start a war again."

Cai Bian said lightly: "It's not the past now."

Zhou Wentai looked up and said, "Students understand."

When the yellow gate saw it, he hurriedly said goodbye and left, and had to reiterate it to Chen Pi.

After the yellow gate left, Zhou Wentai whispered again: "Teacher, Mr. Zeng is about to arrive in Beijing."

"Zeng Bu?" Cai Bian was a little surprised, and then he sang without saying a word.

Like Cai Que, Zeng Bu was deliberately blocked by Zhang Dun from the court and was not allowed to return to the capital.

In this case, Zhang Dun deliberately made it, and Cai Bian agreed.

Cai Que was the biggest reformist faction after Wang Anshi, and was the priest during the Yuanfeng period of Emperor Shenzong. However, Cai Que was paranoid and utilitarian, and he did not have a suitable position when he came back.

As for Zeng Bu, this person is even more complicated.

Zeng Bu can indeed be regarded as a capable minister, and his background and family are extraordinary.

The Zeng family's officials have been dating back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms periods. Zeng Bu's grandfather Zeng Zhiyao was a Jinshi during the re-examination of Li Yu during the Southern Tang Dynasty, and was a Jinshi again during the re-examination of Emperor Taizong of Song Dynasty, and was a Jinshi until the Liangzhe Transportation Envoy.

Zeng Bu's father was a Jinshi of the Renzong Dynasty and became the Guangluqing.

In Zeng Bu's generation, the seven Jinshis of the Zeng family became more and more prominent. Not to mention that Zeng Bu once became the prime minister, his brother Zeng Gong was even more famous in the world. He was a disciple of Ouyang Xiu. He was compared with Su Shi in literary achievements, and was once a ally of Wang Anshi in politics. The Zeng family and the Wang family were still in-laws!

The Zeng family was prominent, Zeng Bu was once Wang Anshi's right-hand man, a well-deserved boss of the "New Party". If Zhang Dun had not become the prime minister first and occupied the position, Zeng Bu called out a high position, the "New Party" in the world would have followed him.

but!

Zeng Bu was not a firm reformist faction. He was swaying around during the time of Wang Anshi, and was dismissed by Wang Anshi and drove out.

At Yuanyouchu, Sima Guang recalled him, but after a while he was driven out again.

Now, he was transferred from Yingzhou Prefecture to Jiangning Prefecture, and "passed by" the capital. It took him more than half a year to pass by.

Cai Que died of illness because of Zhang Dun's obstruction. Zeng Bu came to the capital without an imperial edict.

"There are so many people who are blocking Zhang Xianggong..."

Zhou Wentai suddenly said.

In the past six months, I have entered Beijing for various reasons. There are many "new party" in the official's letter, but very few people have entered Zhang Dun's Dharma eye. For example, Zeng Bu and Cai Que were blocked outside.

These people are also a considerable force.

Cai Bian thought carefully and said, "Look for an opportunity, I will meet him."

Cai Bian also disliked Zeng Bu, but this person suddenly ran to the capital, which may cause an impact and division within the "New Party".

Zhou Wentai said: "Okay, I'll let someone stare at it."

After saying this, Cai Bian picked up the teacup and prepared to rest for a while. It was about to dawn. He had more things to do. As soon as he drank a sip of tea, he said again: "Has the Martial Arts Academy started to recruit students?"

Zhou Wentai said: "Yes, the official family went to unveil, and sent His Highness Thirteenth. The official family is the president of the Martial Arts Academy."

Cai Bian knew the last sentence. After taking a sip of tea, he took a while to relieve his fatigue. Cai Bian rubbed his face, swept away some fatigue, and said, "We have four current tasks. First, the Kaifeng Prefecture pilot. Second, the candidates for governors from all walks of life should be decided as soon as possible. Third, the preparations for reforms in various fields in the north. Fourth, the cooperation with the 'military reform'. These things are very complicated. There are not enough staff in the Political Affairs Hall and the Green Tile House. If you look for some people, there are many good people in today's department, so bring them in first."

Zhou Wentai immediately thought of several people and said, "Yes, I'll go talk to them."

Cai Bian nodded, looked at the gradually brightening sky and started working again.

At this time, the Imperial City Department.

Cai You stared at the deputy commanders in front of him, his face looked ugly, and said, "The Taoist priest still hasn't been found?"

Several deputy commanders looked at each other, and one of them hesitated: "Commander, Taoist priests are easy to find, but there is no way to prove the prophecy. We can't all arrested and tortured?"

Another said: "Yes, commander, don't tell me if there is any possibility that it is outside the city, and I have already run out of the city. If I catch it wrong, I will report it to the official. If I come back in the future, we will be deceiving the emperor..."

The last one said: "Also, some Taoist priests have a deep relationship with the great figures in the capital, so they live in their mansions. I heard yesterday that the Princess Wei had done a ritual. A few of them were prepared to celebrate the birthday of the official family before, so I really can't move easily."

Cai You looked gloomy and said angrily: "Have you made so many excuses for me? When the official asked, I could also make excuses, but, who will resist this guilt for the three of you?"

The three of them changed their faces and knelt on one knee, and said anxiously: "Commander, please give us some time, and the truth will be revealed for the inspection of the command!"

If Cai You pushed them out as scapegoats, they would have no choice!

Cai You's eyes were cold. He really had the intention to push these people out as scapegoats in his heart. He suppressed his anger and said, "Take Weiming Ashan."

"Yes." The three deputy commanders responded immediately and quickly walked out.

They must find out as soon as possible, otherwise they will really die in this prison!

Not long after, Weiming Ashan was taken out, a fairly clean cell.

He sat opposite Cai You, with an obscure expression and was eating the wine and food on the table.

Cai You leaned against the chair and looked at the man quietly.

This is a Xixia nobleman who surrendered to torture and wrote a letter of loyalty.
Chapter completed!