Chapter 43 The Palace Meeting
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"Brother-in-law?" Wu Zhi was confused and looked at Qiqiao with a puzzled look on his face.
"You will know when you go back and ask my elder sister. In a few days, my second sister and I will go back to Jiangnan. You, the prince's brother-in-law, should prepare gifts. Don't lose your prince's face!" Qi Qiao said with a smile and turned around, leaving only a faint fragrance in the air.
Wu Zhi sighed. It seemed that the three girls had become sworn brothers. Judging from Qi Qiao's appearance, I wonder what problems they would ask for.
The pink bed in the bedroom was soft and seemed to be much more comfortable than Simmons in later generations. Wu Zhi comfortably hugged the fragrant golden lotus, and the only regret was that there was no cigarette afterwards.
The third daughter was indeed sworn brother. She was going to take Zhu'er, but Zhu'er refused to let go. Of course, Jin Lian was the eldest sister, Xuan Jing's second sister, Qi Qiao's third sister. With this sister, it would be much more convenient for Jin Lian to go to Jiangnan or the second daughter to come to the capital. When Jin Lian talked about Qi Qiao's third sister, the lonely and proud shadow suddenly appeared in Wu Zhi's mind. I wonder which of these two three sisters was more powerful! Wu Zhi thought maliciously.
The three girls solved the problem of parting and were in a good mood. Qi Qiao started to move her head and clamored to ask her brother-in-law to give these two sisters a gift, but the requirements were not high. It was said that there were several guards in Kaifeng Mansion, so they were sure to take a sword. Qi Qiao was so envious in the past, but today, she had to give each of her brother-in-law a name for the guards with swords in front of each of them.
Wu Zhi listened to Jinlian's soft voice and relayed Qi Qiao's tricky words, and hugged her with a funny look, causing Jinlian to feel coquettish...
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A burst of spring thunder rolled past, and a light rain floated in the sky.
In Zichen Hall, six major officials including the Left Master of the Shangshu and the Minister of the Jung-Secretary (Prime Minister) Cai Jing, the Privy Councilor (Minister of National Defense) An Gongtao, the Minister of the Jung-Secretary (Deputy Prime Minister) Xu Jiang, the Minister of the Jung-Secretary (Deputy Prime Minister) Xu Yi, the Minister of the Shangshu and the Left Master of the Shangshu and the Right Prime Minister (Deputy Prime Minister) Zhang Shangying gathered to discuss the Qingtang quelling the rebellion.
Cai Jing was shocked after reading the "Pingman Plan" by the noble king. This plan was similar to the theory of flattery mentioned by the Hezhou appeasement envoy Wang Hou, but the details and various responses were a little more clever than Wang Hou. Wang Hou was a famous general in the northwest. Five years ago, the rebellion in the Qingtang area was suppressed by Wang Hou. Unexpectedly, the noble king's knowledge was a little stronger than Wang Hou. Could it be that the noble king was a person from the northwest before? Zhu Xie naturally would not show off his encounter with the noble king everywhere, let alone report it to Cai Jing.
An Gongtao nodded repeatedly, but thought in his heart that Cai Jing's power has become increasingly important recently. Judging from the fact that the noble king repaired the mansion, it seems that the two of them are very close. In "Pingman Ce", Cai Jing leaked Wang Hou's theory of Pingyi to the noble king. After the noble king improved it, it was suspected that the details added were really amazing. But what does the emperor mean? Could it be that he wanted to ask the noble king to lead his troops? This is not true. It is not a joke to do important things in the military and national affairs. He has to find a way to stop it.
The four deputy ministers also had their own thoughts and remained silent.
Zhao Ji looked at these silent ministers and smiled and said, "What do you think of this plan?" Yesterday, he returned to the palace to summon Taoist Luo, and only then did he realize that the old man gave it was a great auspicious saying, indicating that the Song Dynasty was about to rise. This morning, he received another memorial from Wu Zhi, and the "Pingman Strategy" presented by the king of the northwest was a little stronger than the policy of the king of the northwest. Zhao Ji was in a good mood. Could it be that the wishes of the previous emperors of all dynasties be realized? Now that the people live in peace and the country is strong, is it right in front of you that the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun?
"This strategy is indeed a great argument. The king's army can give the bandits a thunder attack. The king is really a pillar of the country!" Cai Jing knew what the emperor was waiting for, so he had to do what he wanted to do.
Zhao Ji was indeed "very happy" and turned to An Gongtao again, "What do you think Mr. Jiezhong thinks?" An Gongtao was an old minister of the dynasty. No matter what Zhao Ji thought in his heart, he had to be polite in his face.
An Gongtao nodded and said, "The strategy is indeed very clever. I am brave. I don't know who the emperor wants to use in the northwest affairs? Although the strategy is very high, the person he chose is even more important!" After asking this question, the other auxiliary officials also looked up at Zhao Ji.
Zhao Ji picked up the table and gave the memorial, glanced at him and said, "Sir, is the Hezhou appeasement envoy Wang Hou?"
An Gongtao bowed slightly and said, "Master, Wang Hou fought for life in the rain of guns and arrows when he was young, and was familiar with the Qiang incident. He also quelled the rebellion of Qing Tang several times. He is really the most appropriate candidate!"
Zhao Ji nodded and was about to speak, Xu Jiang suddenly said, "Just use the strategy of the noble king, why not act with the noble king? What Mr. Jiezhong said is inappropriate!" Everyone looked at each other, but Xu Jiang's face was no longer a trace of expression.
Zhao Ji felt a little moved. He had no intention of asking Wu Zhi to lead his troops. The so-called rules of writing were just a whim. He wanted to see what kind of skills he was, and where was his "primeness"? Unexpectedly, Wu Zhi gave him a surprise. Most of the ministers in the court did not agree with his swornship this time, and there were rumors in the palace. How could Zhao Ji not know that although he liked to talk with Wu Zhi, he was often depressed. Now that he saw Wu Zhi's "Pingman Ce", of course he had to show off in front of the prime ministers. Look, I am a sworn brother who means being a talent.
Hearing General Xu's words, Zhao Ji's mind suddenly became active. If his second brother could lead his troops to quell the Qingtang Rebellion and make great contributions, the criticism in the court should have slowly subsided, right?
When An Gongtao saw that Zhao Ji was a little moved, he said anxiously: "Your king is young and inexperienced, how can you lead troops! Never!"
Xu General said: "I heard that Wang Fu's body has become weaker and weaker recently. I am afraid that the old general will be exhausted!" The following words were said to Zhao Ji.
An Gongtao said angrily: "All nonsense! Mr. Wang Hou is getting stronger. Who said he is not healthy?"
Cai Jing and others looked at each other, and they never thought that these two people would compete, and they didn't understand why General Xu recommended the noble king. Is this obviously impossible? The noble king had a shallow qualifications and had never been in the army, so he sent to command the army? Who would be convinced in the Northwest Army? The emperor did not understand these factions in the local army, so General Xu could not understand!
Zhao Ji frowned and coughed lightly. Xu Jiang stopped talking. He sat back and looked expressionless. An Gongtao also woke up, calmed down his anger, and bowed to Zhao Ji: "The old minister is unscrupulous, please punish the emperor! But the noble king is young and cannot help but lose his frivolity. It is indeed not appropriate to lead the army!"
Zhao Ji's face suddenly looked ugly. "Frivolous" was exactly what Zeng Bu said to him when he was Duanwang, and it was also a thorn in his heart.
After An Gongtao finished speaking, he regretted it. He wanted to defend himself, but he didn't know what to say.
The Zichen Palace became silent, "Wang Houquan was in charge of the position of the Lanhui Road of Juxihe, the Prime Minister calmed down the thieves, and the noble Wang Wuzhi was responsible for military affairs. Let's go back to draft the regulations." Zhao Ji's slightly angry words ended the dull scene.
The position of joining the army is the most leisurely, without having to lead the army, and after winning, he has made military achievements. It is really a good job. Originally, Tong Guan, the escort of the inner court, had already been angry with Cai Jing, and wanted to make some military achievements through this rebellion. However, in the current situation, how dare Cai Jing speak? What other ways can he do besides complaining that Tong Guan is too lucky?
According to the original development of history, Tong Guan's military supervision was an opportunity for his rise. It was through this military achievements that Tong Guan rose to prominence and entered the Privy Council, and was slowly promoted to Privy Council, and finally was named the title of king.
Wu Zhi naturally didn't know that he had accidentally come again, "Let others have no way to go."
With the changes of history, during this Western Expedition, whether the Song Dynasty won or lost, or whether it was a blessing or a disaster for him? Please listen to the decomposition in the future!
Chapter completed!