On the sixth day of the first month of the first year of Yuanyou, an internal edict came down from the palace.

"My disciples: The disaster in Jiaozhi started in the Five Dynasties; the disaster in Xining only lasted ten years... I inherited the teachings of the late emperor and followed the etiquette of the saints... I became a general and became a prime minister, and the Han and Tang Dynasties were prosperous... Shangshu Zuo Cheng, Zhang Dun, the servant of the sect, was of elegant nature and had enough knowledge to travel far... But he was specially awarded the bachelor's degree in Zizheng Palace. He was the envoy of Guangxi economic strategy and pacification system. He was informed of the military and state affairs in Guizhou. He was also in charge of the internal envoys to encourage farmers and observe and handle the affairs within the administration. make……"

Zhang Dun led the whole family and stood up to worship in front of the incense table.

He never imagined that it would unfold like this.

Yesterday, he was still worried that he might become the talk of many people.

But today, I got my wish and left Guangxi.

Moreover, this book-making process is not so much a book-making process for resigning from power, but rather a book-making process for paying homage to the prime minister in advance!

Why?

You will know just by looking at the text and the mission.

The text clearly mentions the four words "going out and entering the general", which may be considered polite.

The Guangxi economic strategy and pacification envoys were dispatched, and they were informed of Guizhou's military and state affairs, which may be considered routine.

However, he also serves as an envoy to encourage farmers within the administration and an envoy for observation and disposal within the administration.

Generally speaking, it is the prime minister who sends orders when he is aware of the situation.

Bringing these errands basically means taking care of the military and civil affairs!

The judge can't restrict any general judgment!

Just like the title of Fujian Observer that Cai Que brought to Quanzhou, it had great powers and responsibilities, so it was generally only given to the prime minister who was not in charge of the place and was in charge of the place instead of the emperor.

Zhang Dun then thought about the two maids who came to the palace last night, and the 'Master Li' who was sent to his home inexplicably.

Zhang Dun's face darkened.

He has thought about it now.

It's the officials in Funing Palace who are making fun of him and scaring him!

In fact, the officials have already made arrangements!

"I'm so stupid!" Zhang Dun shook his head and said in his heart: "Ziping, I should have known when Bocheng entered the capital!"

Looking back now, when Zhang Heng and Zhang Yi returned to the court, they actually announced where they would go - there were three ministers of the same clan in the court, and one of them was in the capital hall. It was impossible to see it!

After straightening his clothes, Zhang Dun winked at his son Zhang Chi.

Zhang Chi immediately put a piece of gold into the hands of the minister who came to convey the order.

The other party was flattered and thanked him profusely.

Zhang Dun asked in a low voice: "Is this book-making the official's intention?"

The latter quickly said: "How can I know about this kind of thing?"

Zhang Dun looked at his expression and already understood - it was indeed the official's intention, at least most of it.

So he bowed his hands and said thanks, and sent his family to send him away.

He himself held the book and returned to the inner house.

His wife Zhang followed him and asked with a smile: "Zhang Qi, do you want to take that 'Master Li' with you when you go to Guangxi this time?"

Zhang Dun suddenly felt a chill on his neck and said quickly: "Madam...it's not like I don't know..."

"I have long disliked these promiscuous women... I just miss the past..."

Mrs. Zhang smiled: "Then take the two maids given by the palace?"

Zhang Dun sighed: "I'm already fifty-one!"

Mrs. Zhang chuckled twice.

Not to mention the fifty-one-year-old Zhang Dun, even the eighty-one-year-old Zhang Dun would still like an eighteen-year-old girl.

Therefore, she didn't believe Zhang Dun's words at all.

"Better bring it with you!" Mrs. Zhang walked up to her husband and straightened his clothes: "Don't bring back a few more Cochin ladies to your home like we did in Hunan!"

Mrs. Zhang had already seen the three little girls last night.

The person named Li Shishi smells too strong and cannot be brought with me - whose responsibility will it be if she gets pregnant?

But the remaining two young ladies given by the palace are all sensible.

When he saw her, he obediently called her mistress.

The most important thing is - what is given by the palace is better than finding it outside.

At least I won't fall into someone else's trap and be blackmailed.

Zhang Dun looked at Mrs. Zhang's appearance and gently hugged the wife: "I have wronged my wife!"

Mrs. Zhang sighed and had nothing to do.

Before marrying this husband, she already knew his temperament - who didn't know Jianzhou Zhangqilang's reputation as a libertine?

She was even prepared that after getting married, her husband would stay up all night and look for flowers.

But what was unexpected was that this husband was not as dissolute, frivolous, and unfeeling as the rumors outside said.

On the contrary, he is a gentle man and is very kind to himself!

After being married for twenty or thirty years, the husband and wife treat each other with respect and have never even blushed a few times.

This made Mrs. Zhang often thank Bodhisattva for allowing her to have such a good marriage.

Instead of being like other people, marrying well in name, but actually keeping an empty house alone.

Relatively speaking, having a few beautiful concubines is nothing.

So, she also reached out and hugged her husband, and then let go: "I go and pack my husband's luggage!"

…

Funing Hall.

Zhao Xu was talking to Di Yong, who had entered the palace to report on the army reorganization.

Now, Di Yong has officially resigned from the position of General Manager of Hemen, and direct command of Yulong Guduo. He is the envoy of the imperial city, the governor of Suizhou, and is the general manager of the military and horse capital of Guangnan West Road. He is also in charge of the tea and horse affairs of Guangnan West Road.

After Zhao Xu listened to Di Yong's report on everything in the army, he happily said to him: "With you in the army, I have nothing to worry about!"

There is no doubt about Di Yong's ability.

His resume before being ordered to the capital by Zhao Xu is enough to explain everything - he served as the deputy general manager or general manager of troops and horses in Zizhou Road, Chengdu, Qinzhou and other places.

He has rich military experience and is familiar with military affairs.

Therefore, since taking office, he has been vigorous and vigorous in reorganizing the army.

At the same time, by spreading money with one hand and drawing cakes with the other, those generals who had great prestige among the soldiers were also subdued, and the kneading was almost completed.

According to the report of the Detective Department, the current No. 1 General Yulong has "high morale" and "military morale is available."

Di Yong quickly bowed and said, "This is all due to your majesty's authority!"

Zhao Xu chuckled, but did not deny it. He just said: "I will not interfere too much with matters such as marching, using troops, and commanding. This minister is so good at it..."

"So, I only have three things to ask you..."

"I respectfully listen to the holy instructions!"

"First: Don't be arrogant, don't be impatient, and fight steadily!" Zhao Xu said: "When we arrive in Guangxi, we must be cautious when commanding operations, and don't underestimate the enemy and advance rashly!"

Zhao Xu may not be able to lead troops.

But he really knew the Imperial Guards of the Song Dynasty very well.

The imperial army of the Song Dynasty, do you want to say that they are not brave in fighting? Not necessarily!

Even the now rotten Imperial Guards in Beijing still have strong generals who dare to fight to the death.

However, the most common mistake that the Imperial Guards of the Song Dynasty made was to underestimate the enemy.

Always thinking about a wave of opponents!

Of course, the Zhao officials are also responsible for this.

When the frontline gained a slight advantage, it urged the advance army to destroy the imperial eclipse; when it suffered a slight setback, it began to think about preserving its strength and fight again in the future.

Everyone likes micro-management.

I wish I could jump onto the battlefield and become the coach!

But he did not have the strength and ability to do so, and the decisions he made completely deviated from the objective reality of war.

From Sanchuankou, Dingchuanzhai, Haoshuichuan, all the way to Yongle City.

They all make almost the same mistakes.

And Zhao Xu had already learned these lessons in his previous life.

Therefore, during the years he was in office, he rarely directly interfered with frontline command.
To be continued...