Chapter 92 Some people are happy, some people are worried (Five)

The biggest obstacle to opposing the new law was Empress Dowager Cao. Under the intentional arrangement of Emperor Shenzong of Song, Empress Dowager Cao was very happy at this time and enjoyed this joy. She saw her beautiful eyebrows rolling upwards, her face was red, as if she was twenty years younger.

No one will refuse such a beautiful thing. Not to mention that Empress Dowager Cao is famous. She has always been behind the scenes when doing things and rarely stands at the front desk. How could she miss the opportunity to make such a big shot and increase her reputation?

Sima Guang's accusations were too pale and had no power. Even if he and Empress Dowager Cao were in conflict, he might not be able to withstand such temptation.

"Xu'er, my grandmother realized that victory was so joyful today!" Empress Dowager Cao smiled and raised her eyebrows at Song Shenzong beside her and said, "In the past, the Song Dynasty was always afraid of the Khitans, saying that the Khitans were like wolves and tigers, and they were invincible. The soldiers of the Song Dynasty were about to escape when they saw the shadow of the Liao army. Now, they know how ridiculous this statement is!"

The same nation established such prominent martial arts during the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties, but the Song Dynasty was so weak. In the final analysis, it was that the Song Dynasty did not inspire the courage of the Song people. As long as the courage of the Song people was inspired, they would do something shocking, and the Battle of Zhuozhou was proof of it.

"Grandmother, China was so strong during the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties that later generations admired. The grandson believed that it was not that the Chinese children were timid and timid, but that the Song Dynasty was not used well. If the Song Dynasty could be used well, it would definitely not be inferior to the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties." Song Shenzong said with emotion: "In the past, the army of the Song Dynasty would run away when they saw the shadow of Liao Gou. But now, they dare to fight and dare to sacrifice their lives. This is because the new army is fair and fair, not greedy for merit and strict military discipline."

"Well!" Empress Dowager Cao nodded and said with emotion: "I don't know anything. For example, I know what the whole story is. In the past, the army of the Song Dynasty had endless greed for merit and made great contributions, and the military discipline was unclear, and the military was not strong enough. It was a fantasy to ask the soldiers to fight to death to kill the enemy. Han Wu said that the hustle and bustle in the court came for profit, and the hustle and bustle in the court were all for profit. The soldiers sacrificed their lives and killed the enemy and served the country, not necessarily for the word "profit", but if they could not get the benefits that should belong to them, they would not sacrifice their lives to serve the country!"

"Thank you grandmother's teachings! Grandson remembers that grandson should work hard to govern, reform the past and strengthen the governance of the Song Dynasty." Song Shenzong seemed to be taught, but his words meant something.

"Huh?" Empress Dowager Cao heard that Song Shenzong had started to reform. She also understood that Song Shenzong was thinking that she wanted her not to oppose the new law. She could not say anything about Song Shenzong's thoughts. Song Shenzong gave her such a thing of showing her face, what else could she say?

Besides, she used to think that the law of the ancestors was immutable. However, when she was happy, she had to admit that the law of the ancestors was not immutable. If it was immutable, there would be no victory at the moment.

More importantly, with the great victory in Zhuozhou, Song Shenzong's status increased sharply. Although there were still shortcomings compared to the Holy Lord, it was not too far apart. Even if she wanted to object, she was powerless. Instead of making a fuss, it would be better to follow Song Shenzong and enjoy the joy of family.

"Xu'er, don't worry. If someone says something, grandmother can't spare him!" Empress Dowager Cao really enjoyed Song Shenzong's filial piety and gave Song Shenzong a reassurance with a smile.

The battle of Zhuozhou caused the status of Emperor Shenzong of Song to be dramatically improved, and his throne became more stable. It would be difficult for Empress Dowager Cao to move him. It can be said that the sharp sword hanging over Emperor Shenzong of Song no longer exists. Emperor Shenzong of Song could not win over Empress Dowager Cao like this and could act independently.

However, although Empress Dowager Cao cannot stop him, she can cause a lot of trouble and it is better to win him over.

More importantly, although Empress Dowager Cao was not her own grandmother, she was also a grandmother, and she was good to Song Shenzong. Unless she had no choice, Song Shenzong did not want to show up with her.

"Thank you grandmother! Thank you grandmother!" Empress Dowager Cao said this, which was like she had already expressed her attitude. She would stand on the side of Song Shenzong, and she would no longer be the main obstacle to the new law. This is what Song Shenzong wanted most, and she couldn't help but be overjoyed.

"Aunt Xu!" Empress Dowager Cao looked at Song Shenzong lovingly. Of course she understood why Song Shenzong was so happy. The more Song Shenzong was like this, the more it meant that Song Shenzong took her grandmother to heart. How could she not be happy?

"Congratulations to the official family! Congratulations to the official family!"

Ministers kept entering the palace and came to Song Shenzong to congratulate him.

This is the first Yanyun city that was recovered since the founding of the Song Dynasty, and it is also an important Zhuozhou city. Its significance is extraordinary. The ministers were happy to speak, with their heads raised and their chests raised, and they looked proud.

"Haha!" Song Shenzong smiled happily.

"Sima Guang, come here." Empress Dowager Cao waved to Sima Guang.

Sima Guang was happy. It seemed that Empress Dowager Cao still relied on him very much. He quickly stepped forward to see him: "I have met the Empress Dowager! I wonder what is important to summon the empress dowager to the empress dowager?"

"The important thing?" Empress Dowager Cao was slightly stunned, and the corners of his mouth were raised.

Sima Guang saw it and felt a little shocked. He knew that something was wrong, but he was wrong. Sure enough, Empress Dowager Cao asked: "Sima Guang, you wrote a book in Henan Prefecture, can you win a great victory in Zhuozhou?"

If I could write a book and say that I could win a great victory in Zhuozhou, all great writers of all generations would be great heroes. This is not asking questions clearly, but making things difficult for me. Sima Guang's forehead was filled with cold sweat and said hurriedly: "My..."

Sima Guang didn't know where to start the sudden problem.

"Can, or can't?" Empress Dowager Cao pressed forward.

"I can't!" Sima Guang wanted to say something beautiful, but under the threat of Empress Dowager Cao, he dared not answer directly.

"It's good if you can't!" Empress Dowager Cao said coldly: "Why do you still write books in Henan Prefecture? You are not in your position and do your own affairs in the open, but in fact, you have sent letters in secret to the government, how much trouble has you caused to the government? How many ministers are there who have broken through the threshold of your family? Don't think that you are always in the deep palace and don't know!"

The more he spoke, the colder he felt, and his tone became more and more severe. Sima Guang heard it in his ears, as if thunder was roaring in his ears, and he felt his head buzzing and almost fell down.

Sima Guang was at his home in Henan Province, and he seemed to be writing books and not participating in state affairs. Anyone with discerning eyes knew that he was doing things and seeking fame. In fact, he planned secretly and influenced the government. Although he did not leave his house, he did not know how many ministers entered his residence, and how many conspiracies had occurred in his residence.

However, due to his fame, Emperor Shenzong of Song did not mention it. Now, Empress Dowager Cao not only proposed it, but also in front of so many people. This is a declaration, showing her attitude, and she has turned from opposing the new law to supporting the new law.

The most joyful ones were Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi. The king and his minister looked at each other and were secretly happy. If the timing was not right, the king and his minister would have sang loudly.

Song Shenzong originally thought that Empress Dowager Cao would not object, but unexpectedly, she actually made her public attitude, which was much better than expected. She was not apart from relatives. No matter what, Song Shenzong was the most beloved grandson of Empress Dowager Cao. At this moment when her grandson made great achievements, would it be reasonable if she did not give Song Shenzong strong support?

Empress Dowager Cao's actions were completely different from her past actions. Her usual style was to not show up, but just hide behind the scenes to plan. It was the first thing that openly expressed her attitude like today.

This means that the biggest obstacle to opposing the new law is no longer there!

This means that the sharp sword hanging over Song Shenzong's head disappeared!

This means that Song Shenzong can let go of his hands and feet to implement the new law from now on! If someone dares to object, he will not care even if he beheads!

"How could this happen?" Sima Guang, Han Qi, and Lu Gong said of course they understood the intention of Empress Dowager Cao. Once this attitude was expressed, it would not be changed. The opposition's biggest backer was gone, and the three of them looked frightened and cold sweat infiltrated.

"The Empress Dowager is wise!" Wang Anshi, Lu Huiqing, and Cai Jing are very excited and busy praising them.

For the reformists, this is great news, which makes them even more happy than the great victory in Zhuozhou.

Empress Dowager Cao glanced at the ministers and then said, "I suddenly received a good news today. I just realized that the Song Dynasty cannot become stronger if it remains unchanged. This change is necessary! However, this change takes time and is not the top priority at the moment. The most important thing at the moment is how to fight the next battle. What do you think about this in the official family?"

Song Shenzong had to come forward and glanced at the ministers and said, "What my grandmother said is exactly what I think! Only by changing can we become stronger and we can we cleanse the national humiliation! However, the most important thing at the moment is to fight the next battle. This battle is related to the fate of China and the fate of the Song Dynasty. We must not be taken lightly. The Song Dynasty must concentrate its efforts to do this!"

The capture of Zhuozhou is just the beginning. Yelu Hongji's counterattack is coming, and fighting this battle is the most important thing. Faced with the crazy counterattack of the Liao Kingdom, the Song Dynasty must do its best. The ministers nodded and no one had any objections.

"Grandmother, please remind your grandson about how to fight this battle." Song Shenzong could be arbitrary, but the support given to him today far exceeded his expectations. Song Shenzong was in a good mood and wanted Empress Dowager Cao to like him again.

Sure enough, when Song Shenzong said this, Empress Dowager Cao's eyebrows turned into crescent moons: "Xu'er, you can be so filial, and grandmother is happy. Grandmother cannot interfere in state affairs, just remind you. Grandmother is thinking that the battle of Zhuozhou is very beautiful, and some people think that the Song Dynasty is very strong, and it is not a problem to destroy the Liao Kingdom. They will write a letter to ask the Song Dynasty to send troops to Youzhou immediately and recover the sixteen states of Yanyun. Grandmother thought that this was a rash advance. Although this battle was good, the Liao Kingdom was still strong, so you must not send troops rashly."

Empress Dowager Cao is smart and her judgment of the situation is quite accurate.

"In addition, some people think that Yelu Hongji has angered and will cause the country to be destroyed. You want to give Yelu Hongji a letter of nationality to apologize and cede land to pay compensation." Empress Dowager Cao's voice suddenly turned high, and he said, "Don't listen to these two statements, you have to have your own opinions!"

"Thank you grandma!"
Chapter completed!