Chapter 415: The situation in the courtroom, Shi Hao admires
Chapter 415: The situation in the court, Shi Hao admires
In Lin'an City!
The recent period of time has definitely been the most comfortable time for everyone in the main war faction! With the success of the peace talks, it has undoubtedly been proved that this Northern Expedition is correct.
Coupled with the huge damage suffered by the Main War Faction in the court not long ago, many members of the Main War Faction were reactivated during this period of time.
The Harmony Faction is now extremely low-key. Even Tang Situi, in the court, does not confront the Harmony Faction head-on. Most of the time he is in silence, which makes the leader of the Harmony Faction His presence is extremely low.
However, despite this, Shi Hao and others deeply remembered Shen Tang's information and previous lessons!
The higher you stand, the harder you fall.
Often when you are most proud, the truly fatal knife from behind will strike you hard.
In just one year, the actual war faction had the upper hand. Then, the peace faction spread throughout the court. Now, the war faction has once again become the main force.
The situation in the court has never changed more than this! Therefore, although the main war faction has greatly increased in strength, it must first remain consistent with His Majesty on most issues, rather than choosing to confront or refute His Majesty.
Secondly, although there are many members of the main war faction in the court, under the deliberate control of Shi Hao and Zhang Jun, everyone has the same general direction, but they all have small differences.
In this way, at least Zhao Shen would not be allowed to see a monolithic court.
Thirdly, Shi Hao and others would never think that the Lord Harmony Faction had lost ground due to their concession.
Not to mention that Tang Situi and others would not be like this, even Zhao Shen would not let only those from the main war faction remain in the court, even if these people were inclined to him.
Therefore, regarding the policies of the Peace Faction, Shi Hao and others chose general control rather than complete suppression.
Even occasionally, they would take the initiative to promote some people from the Lord Harmony Faction so that their own side's halo would not be too dazzling.
Under such circumstances, the main war faction finally began to go smoothly, and most of their decrees began to be implemented...
Faced with all this, everyone in the main battle faction, etc., the person who is most grateful is none other than Shen Tang! After getting to know Shen Tang last year, Shen Tang has been involved in almost all major events, and it is precisely because of Shen Tang’s participation , which brought the main war faction to its current situation.
Otherwise, regardless of whether the suppression by the Lord Harmony Faction can be sustained, I am afraid that the Battle of Sizhou will never have the current result.
Including this peace talk, it is also a peace talk, but what is good for one's own side and what is good for the Kingdom of Jin are completely different things.
Now the Song Dynasty not only did not cede territory to pay compensation, but also took huge advantage. As a result, the battle of Sizhou was won without victory.
But if the result of the peace talks is to compensate the Jin Kingdom, then it will naturally be defeated without defeat!
Although he didn't know exactly how Shen Tang did it, this did not hinder his admiration for Shen Tang.
Yes... it is worship. A top boss in the court, an important minister who has passed his sixtieth year, actually worships a young man who is not a weakling.
It sounds weird, but Shi Hao knows that it is a fact.
Everything Shen Tang did was enough to make him admire...
"Sir, there is an urgent message from Prime Minister Zhang!"
Outside Shi Hao's door, the butler's voice sounded.
"Bring it in!"
The butler entered the door, respectfully handed a letter to Shi Hao, and then dropped his hand.
Opening the letter, Shi Hao stared at it.
After a while, his expression became a little more solemn!
"snort!"
After a moment, Shi Hao snorted coldly, "Master Shen is not only our benefactor, but also the hero and hope of our Song Dynasty. Does the Jin Kingdom really think that our Song Dynasty has no one?"
"Go and get the report from Jingjiang Mansion yesterday!"
Shi Hao said calmly.
The housekeeper turned around and left, and after a moment, handed a memorial to Shi Hao.
"Prepare the sedan chair to enter the palace!"
Although this was not the time for an audience, as Shi Hao wanted to see Zhao Shen, it was naturally not a big problem.
The sedan stopped outside the palace, and after a while, Wang Quan came out to welcome it.
"Prime Minister, the official family is in the Qinzheng Palace. We welcome you in."
Wang Quan said politely.
Shi Hao nodded, "That's it, you'll have a lot of work."
The two of them entered the palace one after another. Shi Hao glanced at Wang Quan beside him, and then asked: "How is the mood of the officials today?"
Wang Quan smiled and said, "Prime Minister, since the letter of credence for the peace talks arrived, has the official family been unhappy?
Moreover, our family heard that just a few days ago, the money from the Kingdom of Jin to compensate us, the Song Dynasty, had been sent.
The officials were so happy that they couldn’t open their mouths from ear to ear..."
"Although our Song Dynasty is so rich that we really don't look down on that little money, but according to the official's words, it has a different meaning after all, doesn't it?"
Shi Hao nodded and said with a smile, "That's right, not to mention a million dollars, even if it's just one dollar, it's the glory of my Song Dynasty.
Speaking of which, the reason why our Song Dynasty was so successful this time was really due to Shen Zhuangyuan's wit and courage.
Throughout the Song Dynasty, I have been on diplomatic missions to the Northern Kingdom, but never have I been so glorious."
"Otherwise, many people have recently spread rumors that our Shen Zhuangyuan is actually the star of Wenqu in the sky.
According to our family, it is similar. Otherwise, Shen Zhuangyuan can do things that others cannot do with dignity.
If we in the Song Dynasty all had ministers like Shen Zhuangyuan, I wonder how much worry your Majesty would have to worry about..."
"..."
Realizing that his words were wrong, Wang Quan quickly smiled and said, "We are not referring to you, Mr. Xiang..."
Shi Hao shook his head, "That's right. In my heart, Shen Zhuangyuan is the pillar of our Song Dynasty.
Even if I were sent as an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin, I would never have such glorious results.
Moreover, it wouldn’t be surprising even if Shen Zhuangyuan is really Wenquxing who descends to earth, after all, our Majesty is the Son of Heaven, so wouldn’t it be reasonable for Xingdou to descend to earth to help us?”
"What the Prime Minister said is..."
While talking, the two of them arrived in front of the Qinzheng Hall.
Shi Haohou immediately waited, and the royal power came in to report.
After a moment, Wang Quan hurriedly walked out, "Prime Minister, Your Majesty calls you in."
The two entered the Qinzheng Palace and saw Zhao Shen. Shi Hao hurriedly saluted, "Your Majesty, I am here to see you!"
"My dear, you are not above the court now, so why should you and I be polite?
Sit down quickly! Wang Quan, go get the tribute tea they brought over a few days ago and let Mr. Shi taste it..."
The monarch and his ministers sat across from each other, and Shi Hao looked at the book in Zhao Shen's hand.
But I saw that it was an annals of the Three Kingdoms written by Chen Shou of the Jin Dynasty.
"Why did your Majesty read the Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms?"
Shi Hao asked with a smile.
Zhao Shen waved his hand, "Just reading for free! However, reading history can be wise! Reading more history books will be beneficial after all..."
"This is true!"
Shi Hao sighed, "Just like the Three Kingdoms, loyal ministers and generals are among them. They are not afraid of His Majesty's jokes. Next to the old minister's bed, there is a book of the Three Kingdoms..."