At this time, Li Zongmian was clearing up his desk, preparing to receive the punishment and return home. Unexpectedly, instead of waiting for the person who came to deliver the order, his friend Chen Guiyi came instead.
Chen Guiyi said: "Your Majesty, why are you doing this? The officials are wise. During this storm, the officials took money from their private treasury several times to provide relief to the victims. As ministers, we can't sing enough praises, so how can we criticize them?"
Li Zongmian glanced at Chen Guiyi and said seriously: "How can I not know the benevolence of the officials? However, the officials sent troops to the Kingdom of Jin without authorization. They did not discuss such a big matter with the officials in the court and made a hasty decision. What does this mean for the country?
Would you say it’s a blessing or a curse?”
Chen Guiyi couldn't answer for a while.
Li Zongmian added: "Any mistakes are not caused by a momentary thought, but are the result of good and evil in daily self-cultivation. I don't know whether the official's decision to send troops this time is right or wrong, but the process of the official's decision to send troops must be wrong."
of.
Youdao means to pool wisdom and let all officials participate in the decision-making during the court meeting. This not only reflects the talents of all officials, but also is responsible for the country, the country and the country. If the officials develop an arbitrary style, who in the court can give advice in the future?"
Chen Guiyi sighed with emotion and solemnly bowed to Li Zongmian and said: "It is more valuable than good to help you understand and act."
At the same time, Han Hong and Qiao Xingjian walked quickly towards Funing Hall. Although their steps were hurried, they had happy faces. It was obvious that there was good news.
Zhao Yun felt strange when he saw them arriving at the same time, and asked them: "You two ministers are here together, but what's the urgent matter?"
As soon as he asked the question, Zhao Yun saw the joy on their faces and thought of a possibility, "Could it be that there is good news coming from Huainan?"
Han Hong asked Qiao Xingjian to speak first, but Qiao Xingjian did not refuse too much. He raised his hand and said to Zhao Yun: "Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty. The Kingdom of Jin has withdrawn its troops from Huainan. Li Quan is alone in Huainan and can hardly make a sound. He is not far away from defeat."
"good."
Zhao Yun cheered loudly. This news meant that the battle across the river had achieved remarkable results, which made Zhao Yun excited.
Han Hong then said: "Your Majesty, the battle across the river under Jianghai's command is progressing smoothly. Now the cities of Xi County, Shangcai, Runan, and Jieshou are firmly occupied by us, and more than 100,000 native people have joined our army. The military strength is huge.
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"Hahaha,,,"
Zhao Yun laughed loudly, and a long-standing stone finally fell to the ground.
Excited, Zhao Yun said: "Announce this news immediately to reassure the officials and the people. The Battle of Huainan is a battle that shocks local Xiaoxiao, and the Battle of Crossing the River is a battle that spreads its power across the sea. These two battles are against
Our court is of vital importance, and the court must publicize it more."
Zhao Yun personally participated in and planned these two wars. Zhao Yun will also use the victory of these two wars to establish his own prestige and pave the way for future reforms. It is so important that Zhao Yun must publicize it more and make people aware of it.
clear.
Qiao Xingjian happily accepted the order.
At this time, Han Hong couldn't help but have a trace of worry on his face. He said to Zhao Yun: "Your Majesty, Jiang Hai ordered a letter to say that the Jin Kingdom sent General Wanyan Youke to lead tens of thousands of troops to encircle and suppress our army.
Although Jiang Hai did not request the imperial court to send reinforcements, I am worried that Jiang Hai's fifteen thousand people will not be able to cope with it."
Zhao Yun stood up and walked back and forth. Han Hong and Qiao Xingjian did not dare to disturb him and waited respectfully.
Zhao Yun's mind was racing, thinking about the current situation.
Now Jiang Hai leads an army of 15,000 people deep into the hinterland of the Jin Kingdom. Although 100,000 people have joined the army, they cannot form a strong fighting force for a while. It can be said that this is not a good thing. This 15,000-strong army may be possible at any time.
destruction.
Zhao Yun stopped, turned to look at Han Hong, and said, "Does the Qing family still remember our original intention of crossing the river?"
Han Hong raised his hand solemnly, "How dare I forget."
Zhao Yun nodded and said: "The Kingdom of Jin did not negotiate for peace immediately, but chose to use troops. This shows that the voice of the Kingdom of Jin towards peace is not strong enough, so the most important place now is not Jianghai, but Huainan.
As long as we wipe out Li Quan's rebellion as soon as possible and then prepare a large army to invade the Jin Kingdom from Huainan, the Jin Kingdom's voice for peace will surely rise. Then they will not dare to attack Jianghai and will do everything possible to send envoys to negotiate peace."
Han Hong nodded, convinced. He raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, in this case, the Privy Council will send an order to Zhao Fan and Zhao Shanxiang, ordering them to destroy Li Quan as soon as possible and prepare to send troops to the Kingdom of Jin."
"No."
Zhao Yun decisively refused and said: "The battlefield forms are ever-changing. In order to prevent the king from not knowing the military situation and commanding randomly from behind, there are generals outside and the king's orders will not be fulfilled. Now Li Quan's defeat is a foregone conclusion. Once the court urges him,
If the generals at the front make command errors, the consequences will be unimaginable."
After saying that, Zhao Yun walked up to Han Hong, looked into Han Hong's eyes at close range, and said: "We must have confidence in our soldiers, and we must also have confidence in ourselves. We are planning all this in the temple, are we all doing this?"
Moon in water?
I believe it won’t take long before we receive good news from Huainan, and I also believe in the abilities of Jiang Hai, Meng Gong, Cao Youwen, and Du Gao."
Zhao Yun's clear judgment on the war situation and his insistence on not directly intervening in the war pleased Han Hong.
At the same time, Zhao Yun's strong self-confidence also encouraged him. He believed more and more in his original judgment. The young official in front of him would definitely lead the Song Dynasty to glory.
He asked Han Hong and Qiao Xingjian to vigorously publicize the results of the war in the army and among the people to inspire the morale of the army and the people. After the two resigned, Zhao Yun did not stop and summoned Ge Hong, the Minister of Rites.
When Ge Hong received the summons from Zhao Yun, he thought he had made another mistake, but was discovered by Zhao Yun. He came here feeling anxious.
"My lord, I have met Your Majesty."
Zhao Yun looked up and saw that he was cautious and slightly frightened. Zhao Yun felt funny in his heart. He thought that this guy had not gotten over the last reprimand. It seemed that in a short period of time, he was
I dare not mention the matter of choosing a concubine again.
But is it good or bad for me not to mention the matter of choosing a concubine? After all, it seems that I am only taking advantage of this matter and not suffering any losses?
Regarding this issue, Zhao Yun didn't know whether it was good or bad for a while.
Without thinking about these things, Zhao Yun asked: "Qing family, how is the Jin delegation doing now?"
When Ge Hong heard that he was asking about the affairs of the Jin State envoy, he immediately felt relieved. He said: "Back to Your Majesty, the Jin State envoy has requested to meet with Your Majesty many times, because His Majesty once explained that he would not see you without being summoned.
Therefore, I blocked all their requests."
"Um."
Zhao Yun nodded, expressed satisfaction, and added: "The Ministry of Rites issued an order. From today on, Banjing Pavilion will no longer bear the expenses of the Jin Kingdom mission. Their food, clothing, housing and transportation will be paid according to the price. If you can't afford it, you can leave. If you can't afford it, you can leave."