The two palaces reached an agreement, and the two governors of the West Palace also agreed.

Therefore, a decree was sent from the palace and sent to Jialu Village via a hurried horse delivery.

The purpose is probably similar to that of Zhao Xu.

Only the wording is stricter, and the restrictions on Lu Huiqing are also more specific.

Naturally, it is impossible to hide this matter from others.

Soon, everyone in the capital knew about Lu Huiqing's report that the Qiang people were asking for help.

Lu Gongzhu, who arrived at the capital hall to take up his duties on the first day, suddenly heard about the incident before he could summon the six assistant officials of Zhongshu Province.

Immediately he frowned.

He wrote a letter two days ago, saying that he would stop fighting and recuperate.

Are you going to raise troops today?

This made him lose face.

However, Lu Gongzhu did not have an attack immediately. He quietly sent someone to invite An Tao, the Privy Councilor Tongzhi of Xifu.

An Tao was considered the most familiar person to Lu Gongzhi in the capital, besides his right minister Han Jiang.

Because in the third year of Yuanfeng, when Lu Gongzhu was in the Privy Council, An Tao was the third envoy of Quan, because he often dealt with the army's logistical arrangements, baggage transfers and other matters related to money and silk.

Therefore, Lu Gongzhu had a certain fondness for An Tao.

I know that although this minister is from the New Law Party, his stance in some places leans towards the old party.

I also weakly pointed out some of the shortcomings of the new law.

But he was smart and saw that the situation was not good, so he immediately pretended that he had not said it, and in turn boasted about it.

Outsiders would think that this kind of person is like a snake or a mouse, but Mr. Lu understands that this is the way to survive in officialdom.

Only by standing in the capital hall can we influence the country and change the current ills.

If you are angry for a while, you will quit or be demoted for it.

Apart from gaining a good reputation, what good does it do to the country?

Lu Gongzhu already knew this when he was young.

Since you work for Zhao Guan's family, you will have to suffer from Zhao Guan's family.

You even have to find ways to coax Zhao Guan's family!

An Tao came to the appointment very quickly. When he came to Lu Gongzhu, he bowed his hands and said, "Young minister, are you looking for me?"

Lu Gongzhu stepped forward, helped An Tao up, took his hand, sat down in the royal hall, and said with a smile: "After three years of separation, Hou Qing's style remains the same, I really envy you!"

"Sheng Zuo's words are serious..." After An Tao sat down, he asked: "Sheng Zuo Xun, is it because of today's two palaces issuing an imperial edict to Hedong?"

Lu Gongzhu nodded and said: "Your Majesty, you should know that our dynasty has been using troops for many years, and the people along the border have suffered from the war..."

An Tao nodded.

Although he is a member of the New Party, he still supports Wang Anshi.

But he has always held different opinions on Tuobian.

Although the position is not as extreme as the old party's call to end the war, it does not advocate continuing to expand the war.

It’s really too much money spent!

Moreover, it costs money every year!

Lu Gongzhu looked at An Tao and asked, "Then why do you treat me so favorably?"

An Tao cupped his hands and said: "Before the great righteousness, small details should be ignored!"

"Um?"

"Lu Huiqing followed the report and attached a blood letter from the Qiang chieftain..." An Tao said calmly.

"The young master said: The sages of the Spring and Autumn Period did not call people by Rongdi, but Rongdi alone was called people by their benevolence and righteousness... The saints only spoke of great righteousness in a subtle way, but the word benevolence and righteousness were the only words!"

Mr. Lu listened, his pupils turning.

An Tao continued: "The two palaces are also worried. If the Hengshan Qiang tribe asks for help, and I show up and do not rescue them, I will not only lose the hearts of the Hengshan Qiang people, but also make them be used by the Western thieves!"

"I'm even more worried about the Northern Ambassador!"

"The Northern Envoy is now in Hebei. If he knows that our court is indifferent even to the Qiang tribe who are very close to us, he will inevitably despise our court!"

Mr. Lu nodded slowly.

This reason has been able to convince him.

Northern Ambassador...

But as long as they find an opportunity, they will exert extreme pressure on the Song Dynasty, intimidate, threaten, and use all possible means!

The increase in coins in Qingli was achieved because Xiao Temo, the Northern envoy, threatened Renmiao with war threats in front of the emperor.

In addition, the young master's attitude also made Lu Gongzhu cautious.

What's more, what the young master said does make sense.

The two words benevolence and righteousness are the foundation of a country!

The Song Dynasty was orthodox, but even benevolence and righteousness could not be upheld.

So will Siyi still accept it?

Especially the Hengshan Qiang tribe, if they completely fall to the Western bandits, then the roads along the border will never have peace again!

An Tao looked at Mr. Lu's expression and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Mr. Lu!"

"The two palaces and the young master sent an edict to Hedong with extremely harsh words. They only allowed Hedong to save people, but did not start a war or use troops..."

"Although Lu Jifu is a domineering person, he will never dare to disobey orders and be disrespectful!"

Lu Gongzhu nodded slowly: "If this is the case, the world will be very lucky!"

As long as there is no war, as long as there is no such thing as a five-pronged expedition to Xia and a battle in Yongle City.

All along the border and the world's finances can still persist.

So, Mr. Lu cupped his hands and thanked him: "Thank you for your hard work!"

"Don't dare!"

…

Sima Guang put down the pen in his hand and listened to the discussion outside the door.

He heard the discussions of Hedong, Lu Huiqing, and the Qiang tribe.

So Sima Guang said to Fan Zuyu: "Chunfu, go out and ask what happened? Is there another war in Hedong?"

This is what Sima Guang is most worried about now.

The two palaces were furious and punished Zhang Zhijian of Yanyan Road for serious crimes.

Now, there is an imperial edict to recall Liu Changzuo, another frontier commander from Yanyan Road.

In this way, Lu Huiqing succeeded as a villain, and he was able to conquer both directions!

If he is good at fighting, the people will be miserable!

Not long after, Fan Zuyu came back and told Sima Guang what he had learned.

After Sima Guang heard this, his old face immediately pulled down.

"I knew it!" Sima Guang murmured to himself: "This son, Lu Huiqing, must have the intention to disrupt the government!"

"Zhang Zhijian's conviction will definitely fuel his ambitions!"

Fan Zuyu listened and asked: "Are you going to write a letter to discuss this matter?"

Sima Guang looked at Fan Zuyu, shook his head and said, "No!"

"What the young master said makes sense!"

"If benevolence and righteousness are not practiced, the offensive and defensive momentum will be different!"

"Now, the Qiang tribe has written a blood letter asking for help from our dynasty. The young master has a holy heart of benevolence and righteousness and uses the king's master to save him. This can be said to be the best! Why do I want to stop it?"

To the current Sima Guang, that young master is like a spring that has never been touched by anyone.

Kindness, purity, benevolence and righteousness come from nature!

Naturally, it is impossible to have the idea of ​​​​"promoting an army for profit".

It can only be a decision made out of good nature and to save people.

Such an act of benevolence and justice can only be praised, so how can it be stopped?

"Then..." Fan Zuyu didn't quite understand.

"What I want to stop is the serious crime of punishing Zhang Zhijian in the court!"

"Not only should Zhang Zhijian not be punished, but he should be heavily rewarded!"

"Let the whole world know that we are determined to stop our troops!"

"This will completely dispel the idea of ​​those handsome warriors on the side who are good at picking fights on the side in order to gain credit and fame!"

For Sima Guang, this is the key.

Zhang Zhijian, right? It’s not important at all!

The important thing is that he resisted Lu Huiqing's attempt to cause chaos.

As long as all the border ministers follow Zhang Zhi's advice, no matter how provocative the Western thieves are, they will only hold on to the city.

Will there still be war there?
Chapter completed!