The entire Yingtian government office knew Xu Zizhen, and they all knew that he was the first person in front of King Kang. When he came to the door, someone took him in without any notice.
Zhao Gou is reviewing documents in the study. The yamen has rules for accepting cases. Today is a free period, which gives Xu Zizhen a chance to have a good chat with Zhao Gou.
"Zizhen, why are you here? Just in time, I also have something to ask you." Zhao Gou stood up as soon as he saw him coming in.
Just when Xu Zizhen was about to take Lin Chaoying in, he found something wrong with Zhao Gou's expression. He seemed to be a little angry, a little sad, and a little unwilling. He paused in his heart, and immediately changed his mind and sent Lin Chaoying out, and then
Go inside and close the door.
"Master Qi, what's wrong?"
Zhao Gou was silent for a moment and said: "Lao Wu went to Zhending."
"Lao Wu?" Xu Zizhen was stunned for a moment before he realized that Zhao Gou was talking about King Jing Zhao Qi. He sneered and said, "You have to be a grandson if you don't do it. It's really mean."
He had no words to explain, but everyone knew Zhao Qi's intention. The Jin soldiers were approaching Bianjing fiercely, and they might break the city at any time. Zhao Qi's visit to Zhending now was nothing more than peace talks with Oli Buhe Wushu, but
His peace talks are different from those of Zhao Huan. He must be willing to lower his status to seek the protection of the Jin people. In the future, after Bianjing is defeated, he can use the Jin people's help to squeeze Zhao Huan out and become the next emperor of the Song Dynasty. As for when the time comes,
It doesn't matter to him how much territory he can have, at least he can save his life and fulfill his wish.
Zhao Gou naturally understood Zhao Qi's thoughts, so he hated that he was both a descendant of the Zhao family, but had no blood and backbone, which made him even feel ashamed to have the surname Zhao.
"Zizhen, what I want to tell you is another thing." Zhao Gou calmed down and changed the subject and asked, "The little princess of Tubo and the envoys from Xixia, Xiliao and Dali all went to Bianjing to meet the Holy Spirit.
What?"
Xu Zizhen smiled. It was not surprising that Zhao Gou knew this so quickly, but obviously he didn't know the real intention here yet. He didn't want to explain it for the time being, so he just responded.
Zhao Gou suddenly said with excitement in his eyes: "Then you should quickly go to Beijing to meet the Holy Spirit. Now Lao Wu is going to see the Jin people for negotiation. If the negotiation can be successful, then Liang Shicheng's role in Ooli Bu's eyes will be reduced. It is to win this
A good time for the old thief.”
Of course Xu Zizhen had this plan. Zhao Gou had already made a trip to Bianjing without telling him. The old eunuch was hiding behind his back and instructing others to shoot cold arrows at him. He had also killed countless patriots and loyal generals over the years without killing him.
It's simply not enough to make people angry.
He nodded, also changed the subject, and suddenly asked: "Sir Qi, you are now the Grand Marshal of the world's soldiers and horses. Does that mean that all the officers and soldiers of the Song Dynasty are under your command?"
Zhao Gou was stunned by his leaping thinking: "This... of course it is."
"That's good." Xu Zizhen clapped his hands, "In that case, I want to ask you something. Are there any of those prefectures near the mouth of the Yangtze River that you can hold? I mean, the guards there.
Is he your confidant who will absolutely obey your orders?"
Zhao Gou frowned and said in deep thought: "It's close to the mouth of the sea... I have been appointed as the general marshal for only a few days. You know this, so where can I find my confidants? However, it is not a big problem to arrange a guard, but it cannot be
They are the capitals of various provinces, Zizhen, what do you mean by asking about this?"
Xu Zizhen perked up: "It doesn't matter if it's not the mansion, where can we arrange it?"
Zhao Huahua thought for a while and said: "Recently, the general of Yangzhou was dismissed for corruption and fraud. Your Majesty now trusts me very much. It shouldn't be a problem to arrange for someone to replace him."
Xu Zizhen was overjoyed. He had long heard about the fireworks coming to Yangzhou in March, and how he rode a crane to Yangzhou with thirty thousand guan. This is a good place, and Yangzhou is right on the Yangtze River. It is not too far from here to the sea. If you are a guard,
As Zhao Gou's confidant, his plans in the future will have sufficient security.
"Okay, okay, Master Qi, hurry up and find someone you can trust to guard there. I will be of great use in the future."
Zhao Gou's eyes lit up. He didn't know when he became particularly sensitive to Xu Zizhen's words about the future. But Xu Zizhen never spoke clearly, so he couldn't ask more questions. He only knew that no matter what Xu Zizhen did, as long as he
When these two words are involved, it is always to his advantage.
He was a smart man, and he made calculations as soon as he thought about it. He said with a smile: "I don't ask what your use is, but I don't bother the two masters. Since you are of use, then you can recommend this Yangzhou garrison.
"
"I recommend?" Xu Zizhen was startled. Zhao Gou's trust in him was getting higher and higher. How important the general of a state was, and he actually left it to himself to make the decision. However, while he was grateful, he also hesitated. He didn't want to do it at all.
How many military generals do you know, who should you recommend? Han Shizhong? I still hope that he will lead the Northern Expedition in the future. It is not feasible to leave Yangzhou so far away; Wu Jie? This is a good general with both wisdom and courage, but according to legend, he is guarding
Sichuan, if we change the place, will the historical trajectory change? This is not a risk.
Suddenly a person appeared in his mind, and he immediately started to care.
"Okay, I recommend a person, the former Lanzhou guard Meng Du. This person is not a strong general, but he is very calm and suitable."
Zhao Gou agreed: "Okay, I will compile a letter and submit it to the Privy Council to summon him to take up his post."
He didn't know Meng Du, but he heard Wen Chengyan say that when they were in Lanzhou, Wen and Meng had a tacit understanding of each other, one civil and one military, and they could defend Lanzhou for so long without a major general. They were rare talents, not to mention now.
It was Xu Zizhen who spoke again, so there was no reason not to agree.
"Zizhen, are you... planning to do something in Yangzhou?" Zhao Gou hesitated for a moment and then asked.
Xu Zizhen raised the corner of his mouth and chuckled: "Master Qi, you are so smart, can you guess it?"
Zhao Gou was stunned and touched his chin to recall what Xu Zizhen had just said.
The Yangtze River, the mouth of the sea, the guards, the confidants...
Suddenly his eyes lit up and he blurted out: "Navy army?"
Xu Zizhen laughed loudly, clapped his hands and praised: "The seventh master is indeed the seventh master. I guessed it right away, but it was a little off, because what I want is not the navy, but...the navy."
"Navy? You...you!" Zhao Gou was dumbfounded and speechless for a long time. It was reasonable for Xu Zizhen to want to build a navy. In the future, the Jin people may be unstoppable and continue to move south. The navy will always have a place to play, but what does it mean to have a navy?
Why? Isn't it possible to attack the Jin people's hometown from behind by sea?
Xu Zizhen knew what Zhao Gou was thinking without even guessing. He smiled and said: "Don't doubt it. I have a way to make the ship sail to the Bohai Bay. But you should keep it to yourself first and don't tell anyone. Then I will
I will give you a surprise, don’t believe it? You will find out naturally in the future.”
Of course Zhao Gou would not doubt that Xu Zizhen had never let him down, and of course he would never tell anyone. At this time, he was indescribably excited, and he just wished that time would pass faster so that he could see Xu Zizhen.
What exactly is this surprise mentioned?
Xu Zizhen looked at Zhao Gou's shining eyes and smiled secretly in his heart. The steam engine has been successfully tested. When the time comes, the first steam ship in this changed history will appear. I am afraid it will not only surprise Zhao Gou, but also give the Jin people a surprise.