After saying that, Han Hong raised his hand to Zhao Yun in admiration and said: "Your Majesty's secret garrison in Xinyang is really a stroke of genius. This move will not only force the Jin Kingdom to withdraw its troops, but also defeat the morale of Li Quan's rebel army in one fell swoop. This will be a major event."
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Qiao Xingjian understood and admired Zhao Yun even more.
Zhao Yun waved his hand and said with a smile: "This matter is a coincidence. At that time, when we were preparing to cross the river, there was no rebellion by Li Quan, and there was no Jin Kingdom sending troops to Huainan East Road. However, now all these are intertwined.
They are closely connected to resolve the crisis in our Song Dynasty. This is truly God’s will.”
Han Hong agreed very much, nodded and said: "Yes, God bless our Song Dynasty, we will win this battle."
The important matter was settled, Zhao Yun said solemnly: "Han Qing's family orders you to immediately pass on the order and launch the cross-river campaign without delay."
"I obey the decree."
Han Hong solemnly raised his hand to accept the order, then strode excitedly out of Funing Hall and went to the Privy Council to convey the order.
Zhao Yun then said to Qiao Xingjian: "Qiao Qing's family, I order you to coordinate the affairs of the army to ensure that all armies have sufficient food and grass, and the baggage is of high quality. If there are any omissions, the national law will not forgive."
"I obey the decree."
Qiao Xingjian did not dare to delay, so he hurried back to the political hall to coordinate various departments.
Banjing Pavilion.
At this time, Wanyan Zili and Wanyan Heda were dressed in formal attire and looked heroic, waiting for Zhao Yun's summons.
They knew that now that the news of the Jin Kingdom sending troops to help Li Quan had reached Lin'an, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty would definitely change his past attitude and treat him as an honored guest, and then he could take the opportunity to ask for a price and complete his mission.
Especially the arrogant Wanyan Zili, she was already thinking about how to tease Zhao Yun to vent her anger.
But when they waited, they saw no one coming to summon them, and when they waited on the right, they didn't see anyone coming to summon them. Their stomachs were growling with hunger, and still no one came from the palace.
Wanyan Zili was very angry and said angrily: "What is going on with the Emperor of Song Dynasty? Isn't he afraid of us at all?"
Wanyan Heda was speechless because he didn't know the reason.
At this time, the news that the Jin Kingdom sent troops to Huainan East Road and colluded with Li Quan's army had indeed spread in Lin'an.
This was a deliberate move by the Jin State. They hoped to panic the people of the Song Dynasty and increase the pressure on the Song Dynasty court, so they sent agents to spread the information deliberately.
But this time their plan to panic the people was doomed to be in vain, because the new Lin'an Prefect Yuan Shao handled the situation properly and the people's mood was stable.
This is what Yuan Shao did. When the news first spread, he ordered people to post a notice describing the current situation of Li Quan's rebellion. He said that Zhao Shanxiang, a senior official of the imperial court, was stationed in Huainan, the famous general Zhao Fan and Zhao Kui led the attack, and the palace commander Xia Gui led troops to support.
, the situation in Huainan is stable.
He also said that the Jin Kingdom sent troops to assist Li Quan, was brutal and barbaric, and treated the Song Dynasty as nothing. The purpose was to rob the men into cattle and horses, the women into prostitutes, and the old and children into two-legged sheep. Which one should not be tolerated?
Forbearance, Yuan Shao called on everyone to donate money and materials to the imperial court to resist this devilish beast of the Jin Kingdom.
Yuan Shao's announcement successfully turned the people's fear of the Jin Kingdom into hatred, and also demonstrated the court's determination and ability to fully respond to the crisis, restoring the people's confidence and expectations in the court.
At the same time, Yuan Shao personally visited the streets and alleys of Lin'an City every day, carefully explaining to the people the layout of the imperial court and Zhao Yun's emphasis on Huainan.
The people already trust and admire scholars, and now there are high-ranking officials like Yuan Shao who can personally enlighten and guide them face to face. In this way, of course the people gradually feel at ease.
As a result, the people of Lin'an not only did not run away or panic, but actively donated money and materials to the court, and their emotions immediately infected everyone.
Zhao Yun admired Yuan Shao's response very much and summoned him to Funing Palace to commend him in person.
Zhao Yun said happily: "The Qing family has achieved remarkable results in pacifying the people. I am very pleased. I will mark your contribution this time and give you a reward when Li Quan's rebellion subsides."
Yuan Shao raised his hand and said: "I do my duty and I dare not take any credit. In addition, I believe that Your Majesty can pardon criminals who have committed minor crimes but have acceptable conduct and return them to their homes. In this way, they and their families will definitely vigorously promote Your Majesty's benevolence."
Virtue, the generosity of the court makes people's hearts more stable."
Zhao Yun thought for a while, nodded, and said: "Quick report, this matter will be handled by the Qing family in conjunction with the Ministry of Punishment, but people who have committed the most heinous crimes cannot take advantage of the loopholes."
Yuan Shao solemnly said: "I thank your majesty for adopting it. Please rest assured, your majesty will check the pardoned persons one by one. I will not dare to use good things to change bad things."
Zhao Yun nodded and showed an appreciative smile, this Yuan Shao is indeed good.
After Yuan Shao left, Zhao Yun called Gao Shi and said, "I ordered someone to bring Zhang Chu. I have something to explain."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Gao Shi bowed his head and agreed, then turned around and ordered someone to tell Zhang Chu.
Not long after, Zhang Chu came.
Zhao Yun said: "This time someone in Lin'an deliberately spread the news that the Jin Kingdom sent troops. Have you paid attention to this matter?"
Zhang Chu's heart suddenly suddenly felt, and there was sweat on his forehead, and he said: "Your Majesty, I have been busy training the Imperial City soldiers these days and failed to discover it in time. Please forgive me."
Zhao Yun frowned, his displeasure appeared, and Zhang Chu was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt on the ground and bowed his head to plead guilty.
Zhao Yun said: "Zhang Chu, the Imperial City Department is my eyes and ears, my claws and claws. You should have a timely grasp of everything that happens outside, no matter how big or small, let alone those who spread rumors, confuse people, and attempt to subvert.
Important affairs of the imperial court."
"Young man is guilty, please deal with it, Your Majesty." Zhang Chu was so frightened that his voice trembled.
Zhao Yun was silent for a while and then said: "Remember, people's energy is limited. You are the deputy envoy of the Imperial City. You don't have to do everything yourself. You can delegate some things to the people below. You only need to catch the boss.
That’s it.”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhang Chu was frightened, and Zhao Yun said: "Kneel down outside the study."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhang Chu was nervous and carefully went to kneel down outside the study to apologize.
Zhao Yun did this, of course, to beat Zhang Chu to prevent him from losing his edge and becoming arrogant and domineering.
After kneeling for an hour, Zhao Yun ordered Zhang Chu to stand up and told him to send people to track down the Jin Guoxinzuo who spread the rumors.
Of course, the investigation must be carried out in secret, otherwise Yuan Shao's finally stable heart will change again.
After Zhang Chu left, Zhao Yun began to review the memorial seriously. He was not affected by the Jin Kingdom's troops at all. He was calm and calm as always.
Shortly after Han Hong left Funing Hall and urgently signed an order to use troops against the Jin Kingdom, three fast horses galloped away and left Lin'an City.
The soldiers on horseback carried the latest orders from the Privy Council. They were to transmit urgent military information to Xinyang in the fastest way possible, day and night, even if the horse or man died.
The three fast horses galloped all the way, and the soldiers who carried the message also changed several people along the way. Finally, they arrived at Xinyang and personally delivered the order to send troops to General Jiang Hai.