"I didn't know that my father-in-law arrived, but I missed you from a distance. Please forgive me."
Zhao Fan treated Gao Shi with the same courtesy as when meeting Zhao Yun.
"It doesn't matter, time is pressing, so I'll hurry up and take the order."
"Yes, father-in-law."
Zhao Fan welcomed Gao Shi into the mansion. Everyone in the mansion was present, and everyone stood respectfully. The two brothers Zhao Fan and Zhao Kui knelt down on behalf of the Zhao family to greet the imperial edict.
Gao Shi opened the imperial edict and said loudly: "In the Song Dynasty, Zhao Fan was granted the punishment of Huaidong, and the imperial edict of the governor of Chuzhou. I Shao Yingjun ordered: The ancient sage hangs down the scriptures, the most important weapon of the country, and is enshrined in the Rong. Li Quan rebelled, and heaven and man punished him together.
Then, Zhao Fan was appointed to punish Huaidong, and was appointed magistrate of Chuzhou, to control Zhenjiang soldiers, control Chuzhou soldiers, and suppress Li Quanshi. He was granted the power to act, and his younger brother Zhao Kui assisted him. Special edict, February of the first year of Hengsheng."
After hearing this, Zhao Fan showed a sad look on his face, obviously he was in conflict with this purpose and did not want to go.
"Your Majesty, please hurry up and accept the order."
Seeing that Zhao Fan was slow to accept the order and wondered what he was thinking, Gao Shi reminded him.
Zhao Fan was shaken and kowtowed hurriedly, saying: "Your Majesty, Zhao Fan accepts the order."
After receiving the imperial edict, Zhao Fan stood up and said: "Father-in-law, it's late at night. Please allow me to arrange a place for my father-in-law to stay. I also ask my father-in-law to stay for a while."
"No, no, no."
Gao Shi waved his hand and refused, saying: "The officials want to go back to resume their duties, so I won't bother you. By the way, the officials have something to say to you. The officials said that Li Quan will be wiped out this time. How will you fight this battle? Officials
The family will not interfere, the court will not interfere, just let you go and fight with peace of mind."
Zhao Fan took a deep breath, raised his hand and said: "I would also like to ask my father-in-law to convey to the officials and ministers, thank them for their trust. I will live up to the officials' expectations, annihilate Li Quan, and regard his death as home."
"Okay, then our family will go back."
Gao Shi agreed with a smile and turned around to leave. Zhao Fan took a gift box from his brother's hand and quickly stepped forward to give it to Gao Shi.
"Father, please accept your little thought."
Zhao Fan gave gifts openly and openly, as a matter of course, without any cover-up, because such behavior is open and tacit in the officialdom, and is accepted by everyone.
However, his kindness was rejected by Gao Shi, who waved his hand and said, "The officials don't like this, and we don't dare to steal it, so that you don't want to trap our family in disloyalty and injustice. Take your leave."
After saying that, Gao Shi left, leaving Zhao Fan standing there blankly, muttering: "The officials don't like this."
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The next day, Zhao Fan came to the Funing Hall early to wait. Naturally, the purpose was to thank Zhao Yun, and then he went directly to take up his post.
While waiting, Cui Yu also came. He also came to thank him, but Cui Yu came to thank him because he was dismissed as prime minister, while Zhao Fan came to thank him because he was appointed.
However, no matter what the reason, thunder, rain and dew are all for the king's favor, whether it is reward or punishment, it is the gratitude of a minister.
"Zhao Fan has met Mr. Cui."
Zhao Fan naturally did not dare to show off in front of Cui Yu and greeted him respectfully.
Cui Yu raised his hand and said: "It turns out to be General Zhao Fan and Zhao. I have heard about your appointment. This Li Quan rebellion is of great concern and the general will be affected."
Zhao Fandao: "They are all working for the officials, as they should be."
After a few polite words, the two of them waited happily, chatting a few words about the current situation from time to time. Cui and Yu felt relieved when they saw that Zhao Fan talked well and was like his father.
Soon, the two were invited into the main hall of Funing Palace, where Zhao Yun received them at the same time.
After the ceremony, Zhao Yun looked at Zhao Fan carefully and saw that he had sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, extraordinary temperament, and the demeanor of a famous general. He was secretly proud, thinking that the Song Dynasty was still full of talents, and this Zhao Fan would definitely be a general who could stand alone in the future.
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Zhao Yun said straightforwardly: "Zhao Qing's family, I am very angry about Li Quan's rebellion this time, but I still say the same thing, I will not interfere with your battle plan. If you want money, I will give you money, and you want soldiers.
I give you soldiers, you just have to fight, you don’t have to worry about anything else."
Zhao Yun's boldness was beyond Zhao Fan's expectation, and Zhao Fan was even more in awe of Zhao Yun.
He was reluctant to suppress rebellions and bandits before because he didn't like the treachery and infighting in officialdom.
Li Quan's rebellion was similar to fighting in front of Lin'an's house. Zhao Fan was afraid that he would fight to the death in the front while a large group of people behind him would give random orders and ultimately fail.
Now with Zhao Yun's words, Zhao Fan no longer has any scruples.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your trust," Zhao Fan raised his hand, his spirit obviously different.
Zhao Yun saw this and was very happy in his heart. He ordered someone to fetch a sword and delivered it to Zhao Fan personally, saying: "Keep this sword at your home. I allow you to do it cheaply. You have the right to kill first and then report later."
With this sword, I will kill all those under my command who disobey orders."
Zhao Fan was excited and his heart was pounding. "Thank you, Your Majesty, sir."
Zhao Yun nodded, "Suppressing the rebellion is of great importance. The Qing family should go to work as soon as possible."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."
After Zhao Fan thanked him, he exited the main hall and was about to leave, but Gao Shi was waiting at the entrance of Funing Hall.
Zhao Fan stepped forward, raised his hand in greeting, and said Gao Shi: "The officials said that we can't fight without money. Early in the morning, the officials ordered our family to withdraw 500,000 yuan from the private treasury. They said that the general would take the money first.
You have worked hard in the past, and when you return in victory, you will be rewarded generously by the officials."
"Ah, the officials withdraw money from their private treasury?"
Zhao Fan was shocked. He didn't expect Zhao Yun to make such detailed and thoughtful arrangements. This had never happened before. Not to mention that there was no money before the war. Even if he won after the war, there was still a question of whether there would be a reward.
Soon, Gao Shi led Zhao Fan to a motorcade. Looking at the packed boxes, Zhao Fan's eyes were moist and he shed tears.
"Please also ask my father-in-law to convey to the officials that this battle will end with no victory or return."
After saying that, Zhao Fan resolutely took the team on the road, full of perseverance and determination.
At this time, in Funing Hall, Zhao Yun and Cui were facing each other, and the atmosphere was quite sad.
Zhao Yun sighed: "Qing family, do you know why I want to remove you from the position of prime minister?"
Cui Yu raised his hand and said: "I know that I made a mistake yesterday in order to block Your Majesty's excuse. I committed the crime of deceiving you and neglecting your superiors. Your Majesty did not send me to prison to question the crime. I am grateful to tears."
Zhao Yun shook his head and said: "No, you are wrong. How could I be held accountable for my words? In that case, the road of speech will be blocked in the future, and I will become blind and deaf."
Cui Yu was confused and asked: "How dare you ask your Majesty why he dismissed me?"
Zhao Yun said: "Because you have no drive and no courage to be the first in the world. I want to change the law. This idea has not been annihilated and will not be annihilated. It will only become stronger and stronger. As long as the war is over, I will choose the opportunity to implement it.
political reform.
But the Qing family may have been in high and low officialdom for a long time, and your drive and courage have been tempered. I think it is impossible for a combination of emperors like you and me to succeed, so I will remove you."