Xia Gui's heart felt hot. Which man doesn't like fighting on the battlefield, staining the sand with blood, and becoming famous all over the world?
What's more, Xia Gui is only twenty-six years old now. He is in his prime of life and is not afraid of anything. If he stays in the palace, his mouth will fade away. Of course, he is eager to go out and fight.
Xia Gui was so excited that he knelt down on one knee and said, "I am willing, and I will live up to His Majesty's expectations and put down Li Quan's rebellion in return for Your Majesty's great kindness."
Zhao Yun nodded with satisfaction and said: "Xia Gui, when you arrive in Huaidong, you still need to be controlled by Zhao Shanxiang and Zhao Fan. Zhao Fan has led the army for many years and has rich battle experience. Zhao Shanxiang has been in charge of local affairs for many years and is knowledgeable. These
, you should learn more from them, I look forward to the day when I can see you on your own as soon as possible."
"Yes, Your Majesty, please rest assured. I must humbly learn from the two Zhao envoys and never dare to be arrogant due to favor."
Of course Xia Gui knew how much he weighed. If Zhao Fan and Zhao Shanxiang didn't help him with such an important action, he would probably feel guilty after his passion.
Zhao Yun's arrangement like this is of course the best.
Zhao Yun nodded, very satisfied with Xia Gui's attitude, "Okay, you go back and prepare. The army will set off in three days."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."
Xia Gui thanked him and left Funing Hall.
Han Hong saw Xia Gui's performance in his eyes and said: "Your Majesty, General Xia is loyal and determined. In time, he will definitely be a good general of our Song Dynasty."
Zhao Yun smiled and nodded, "I have always admired Xia Gui. I hope that after this time, he can grow up in the military and things will be much easier to handle in the future."
"after?"
After hearing Zhao Yun's words, Han Hong couldn't help mumbling to himself and thinking of something.
Zhao Yun then explained a few words to Han Hong, asking him to pay more attention to the situation in the Kingdom of Jin.
Zhao Yun said: "The Jin State envoy has not left yet. I guess they are still waiting for something. The Qing family should pay more attention to the dispatch of the Jin State army. If there is any abnormality, report to me at any time."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Han Hong raised his hand to accept the order and then resigned.
After Han Hong left, Zhao Yun returned to the study to deal with the memorial that had just been sent.
After reading several copies in a row, there was nothing serious, and Zhao Yun was also very relieved.
"Gao Shi, Chuanling Zhengshi Hall, promoted Chen Guiyi to the right minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs."
Zhao Yun called Gao Shi and asked him to go to the Political Affairs Hall to deliver the decree. With this sentence, Chen Guiyi was promoted from the fifth rank of Zongzheng Shaoqing to the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, the third rank. It can be said that his official career was prosperous.
Gao Shi bowed his head and agreed, then exited the study and went to the political hall to deliver the order.
Qiao Xingjian, who was temporarily in charge of government affairs at the Zhengshi Hall, heard the decree and immediately started making arrangements without saying anything.
But Zhao Yun's promotion of Chen Guiyi this time made many people see other meanings.
Many people thought in their hearts: "Chen Guiyi has been impeaching Zheng Qingzhi these days, but he was blocked by the officials. The officials are so generous and kind. In order to protect Zheng Qingzhi, they did not hesitate to promote Chen Guiyi's official position and used his official position to block it."
Chen Guiyi’s mouth.”
There are not a few people who think this way. Suddenly, a sentence pops up in the minds of many people: If I had known this, I would have impeached Zheng Qingzhi. Wouldn't he also be promoted?
But Chen Guiyi received the appointment from Zhengshitang and knew that this was Zhao Yun's personal order, so he was naturally grateful to Zhao Yun.
But he still has to do what he thinks is right.
So soon, Chen Guiyi wrote another memorial, still to impeach Zheng Qingzhi, and sent it directly. It did not change at all because of Zhao Yun's promotion.
This time, Chen Guiyi's memorial caused great repercussions in the political hall.
Many people think that Chen Guiyi has gone too far. They are still clinging to Zheng Qingzhi because of Chen Xianjun's mistakes. Is it possible that he has to bring Zheng Qingzhi down before he will give up?
In order to stabilize the political situation, Qiao Xingjian approached Zhen Dexiu and said, "Shijun, as the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Chen Guiyi is now your direct subordinate. You should persuade him to stop looking for officials."
He has a headache, he is really going to make the official family anxious, and his official career will be over."
Zhen Dexiu looked at the people around him, pulled Qiao Xingjian to the corner, and said: "Chen Guiyi's promotion, do you think that the officials are using their official positions to block his mouth?"
Qiao Xingjian looked at Zhen Dexiu in confusion and did not answer, but acquiesced.
Zhen Dexiu smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you are wrong. If the officials were really angry with Chen Guiyi for impeaching Mr. Zheng, would they still need to go to such trouble? He was just a minor from the fifth rank, and the officials would have sent him away with just a casual word.
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After Qiao Xingjian listened, and combined with Chen Guiyi's performance these days, he suddenly realized it, but it was a little difficult to understand.
Qiao Xingjian said: "You are saying that Chen Guiyi's impeachment of Zheng Xianggong was actually tacitly approved by the officials in their hearts and even approved of it. But why is this?"
Zhen Dexiu was mysterious and said: "Your Majesty, you and I have known each other for many years. I have some words for your own good. Please don't spread them. If they are spread, I won't recognize them as mine."
"That's natural, please make it clear." Qiao Xingjian nodded hastily, urging Zhen Dexiu to speak quickly.
Zhen Dexiu then said: "I have been immersed in the style of Sanruan in the Song Dynasty for many years. All the wise officials in the past dynasties have wanted to do something about it. Now the officials are powerful and not afraid of power. This is like the style of Taizu. How about such officials?
How could we not want to reform?
Previously, Xianggong Cui was dismissed as Prime Minister. I guess it was because Cui Xianggong refused to help the officials with reforms, so he angered the officials, so he was dismissed. Now that Mr. Zheng is the prime minister alone, he is submissive to the officials, but the officials are not interested in reforms.
The matter has been delayed for a long time, why do you think that is?"
"Why?"
"It's because the officials don't believe that Mr. Zheng has the ability to reform, so it will be a matter of time before Mr. Zheng is dismissed. But Mr. Zheng is no better than Mr. Cui. Mr. Zheng has made great contributions to the government. If the officials remove him,
You will have the impression of being mean and ungrateful in front of the world, and will be very detrimental to the official's future actions."
Having said this, Qiao Xingjian understood what was going on and guessed what was going to happen next.
Zhao Yun expressed dissatisfaction with Chen Guiyi's impeachment of Zheng Qingzhi on the surface, but he was happy in his heart. Then Zhao Yun promoted Chen Guiyi to an official position in order to make all officials mistakenly think that Zhao Yun was blocking Chen Guiyi's mouth and that Zhao Yun supported Zheng Qingzhi.
But with Chen Guiyi's character, he will still hold on to it, and the impeachment will be endless, and it is estimated that other people will follow suit.
In this way, in the face of such official public opinion, how can Zheng Qingzhi still have the dignity to stay in the political hall? In all likelihood, he will continue to submit his resignation.
Then Zhao Yun pretended to refuse several times, but finally found that he could not refuse, and Zhao Yun reluctantly accepted Zheng Qingzhi's resignation.