Shen Tang, Liu Xiangling, the iron-blooded traitor in the Southern Song Dynasty Chapter 1613: Agreed on the state affairs, secret letter passed on to Zhao Shen
Chapter 1613: Agreed on the state affairs, secret letter passed on to Zhao Shen
Chapter 1613: The affairs of Xuzhou were agreed upon, and a secret message was sent to Zhao Shen
Looking at Nong Qiang's expression, Shen Tang said with a smile, "Master Nong, you don't need to refuse this matter. With your ability, you will definitely be able to handle this matter properly.
Moreover, how can I escape?
If I don’t show up in the north, I’m afraid some demons and ghosts won’t be relieved!”
"Moreover, Mr. Nong's term as the pacifier is about to end! When he returns to Lin'an next year to see His Majesty, wouldn't it be better to have an additional name as a counselor of political affairs?"
Nong Liqiang took a deep breath. If he was given the title of counselor for political affairs, he would be equivalent to the deputy prime minister, which is just one step lower than the left and right ministers!
Thinking of this, he bowed to Shen Tang and said, "Your Excellency, if you can entrust this official to me, I will do my best to do my best, and your plan will not go astray in the slightest!"
Although all this is Shen Tang's plan, if this battle can be fought under his auspices and win a great victory, it will indeed be a great achievement, and it is not impossible to participate in political affairs.
In the next two days, everyone discussed the details and how to mobilize various troops, especially those with strong agricultural power. They worked hard almost all day and night, deducing Shen Tang's plan in detail. If he doesn't understand, he will drag Shen Tang to discuss and ask for advice.
Finally, everything was in order! After Shen Tang sent a secret letter directly to Zhao Shen, he boarded the ship and returned to Chengdu! Next, he waited for the reaction of the Xia Kingdom mission!
Zhao Shen has been in pain and happiness recently! All the reasons stem from the military!
Since Liu Gong became the privy envoy, he began to investigate and deal with military matters under Zhao Shen's instructions. First, he got off to a good start with the help of Shen Tang, but then the speed slowed down! The armies are intertwined, and they want to be in a short time. It was not easy to figure out the clues. Fortunately, Zhao Shen also knew it, so instead of blaming Liu Gong, he encouraged him several times.
And just a few days ago, a censor participated in the Zhenjiang army commander Qi Fangke's deprivation of his sergeant. The sergeant complained! Because there was no evidence, Zhao Shen suppressed the matter first, but Liu Gong He ordered people to go to Zhenjiang Army to conduct a secret investigation.
This investigation is full of surprises. Qi Fang's guilt is much greater than his participation.
After obtaining the evidence, in order not to alert the enemy, Liu Gong secretly reported to Zhao Shen and asked Zhao Shen to issue an order to have Qi Fang delivered and returned to Lin'an in the name of promoting Qi Fang to deputy privy envoy.
Qi Fang didn't know it was a trick. Even though he happily handed over the military power, he was immediately arrested and imprisoned by Liu Gong's people as soon as he arrived in Lin'an.
Another general-level figure was captured directly, causing shock in the court. Many people wanted Zhao Shen to stop investigating matters in the army for the sake of stabilizing the morale of the army! Zhao Shen naturally took the trouble, but he also gritted his teeth. Unmoved.
Fortunately, whether it was the last time or this time, the evidence is conclusive and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty cannot refute it. Otherwise, if there is a slight oversight, Zhao Shen may have to retreat.
After all, things in the military are too involved and involve local soldiers and horses. If they are not handled properly, it will definitely lead to disaster.
However, in order to prevent some people from jumping over the wall, Zhao Shen did not explicitly stop the matter, but he also found an excuse to reprimand Liu Gong! Liu Gong was well aware of this, and he also made some things clear about it. It immediately slowed down.
"Your Majesty! There is a secret message from Mr. Shen of Chengdu Prefecture!"
Wang Quan hurried over.
Zhao Shen, who was reviewing the memorial, his eyes lit up, he threw the memorial aside and took the secret letter over!
After watching for a moment, Zhao Shen took a deep breath, and then said in a deep voice, "Xuan, left prime minister Shi Hao will come to you immediately!"
Not long after, Shi Hao was led by the chamberlain to the Qinzheng Hall! After bowing and sitting down, Shi Hao asked with some confusion, "I wonder why your Majesty Xuanchen came here?"
After a while, Zhao Shen finally said in a deep voice, "Can I trust Zhi Weng?"
Shi Hao was shocked, but he didn't know what a big thing had happened. However, he immediately stood up and said without hesitation, "I have been with your Majesty for more than ten years. Thanks to your Majesty for not giving up, I am in such a high position! Although he is old, he dares to die for His Majesty!"
"Teacher, please wake up quickly!"
Zhao Shen hurried forward and helped Shi Hao up!
In fact, Shi Hao was definitely one of the people Zhao Shen trusted the most among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty! Otherwise, Shi Hao would not have his current status.
"I wonder what's wrong with your Majesty!"
Shi Hao asked again.
Zhao Shen sat directly next to Shi Hao, and then slowly said, "Zhi Weng had already known about the Xia delegation coming before. At that time, the imperial court asked the Xia delegation to go to Chengdu, and Shen Tang would receive it and discuss it! "
"The old minister is indeed aware of this matter, and Mr. Shen has already written a letter explaining the discussion not long ago.
Since the Xia Kingdom can lend us some money and military supplies, we can gather some troops and go north, but whether we will start a war depends on the situation to be determined!"
"exactly!"
Zhao Shen nodded, "However, Shen Tang's plan is not just that!"
Randomly, Zhao Shen told Shi Hao the complete plan of Shen Tang! Even Shi Hao took a breath after hearing this. Shen Tang's plan was really too big.
However, once you succeed, you will gain a lot!
After a long while, after Shi Hao digested it, Zhao Shen continued, "This matter is of great importance, so for the time being, only Zhi Weng, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, knows about it, and even Ye Qing and Privy Liu don't know about it!"
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!"
Shi Hao hurriedly said, "I don't know, what do you think Mr. Shen's plan is?"
"I think that since Shen Tang has already made a plan, then we will all act according to his plan! Even if it fails, our Song Dynasty will be damaged, but once it succeeds, I will have the face to face our ancestors! "
Shi Hao also nodded, "I wonder what your Majesty needs me to do?"
"Weng Zhi, it is not appropriate for the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty to know about this matter. Otherwise, if it spreads, Shen Tang's plan will fail! However, I need Shen Tang to take charge of several troops!"
"Whether it is southern Xinjiang or northern Xinjiang, there are many involved, and Shen Tang has more plans.
Therefore, at least Lizhou Road, Tongchuanfu Road, and Chengdufu Road need to be under the overall jurisdiction of Shen Tang! Otherwise, it will not be easy for Shen Tang to realize this plan! Even, not only the military, but also officials from various places, We need Shen Tang to control it for the time being!"
Hearing Zhao Shen's words, Shi Hao couldn't help but hesitate. The military and horse forces in the Sichuan-Shaanxi area were quite powerful. It would be fine if Shen Tang didn't have other thoughts. Once he had other thoughts, I'm afraid even the power of the imperial court can't suppress it...