Chapter 462: Opening the dynasty again, discussing the reward
Chapter 462: The dynasty begins again, discussing rewards
The night of warmth passed with the slow annihilation of the bonfire. On the second day, Shen Tang once again asked the soldiers in the city to distribute some meat to the people.
Although the common people didn't know Shen Tang's name, let alone who he was.
However, they also knew that the owner of that mansion was the one who gave them hope in life.
Therefore, early in the morning, I arrived at the door of Shen's mansion.
Everyone knelt in front of the door, bowed their heads solemnly, and then left.
This...maybe the only gratitude they can show now.
For Shen Tang and others, this year there is no temple fair, no market, and there is no prosperity and excitement in Lin'an City. However, the family can gather together, so both Shen Tang and others feel extremely satisfied. .
Starting from the third grade of junior high school, Shen Tang went to Suzhou, Sizhou, and Hongxian respectively to pay New Year greetings to his two brothers and General Li Xianzhong! Although Shen Tang was staying here.
However, Bian Xi was his elder brother, and Li Xianzhong was a veteran in the army.
Therefore, Shen Tang would naturally not be arrogant and wait for them to arrive in Lianli City.
Regarding Shen Tang's arrival, both Bian Xi and Li Xianzhong seemed extremely happy.
Almost everywhere you go, you are bound to have a hangover.
There's no way around it, the military is a good drinker, but drinking is rare on weekdays.
It was finally the Chinese New Year and I drank almost all the stock.
Facing Shen Tang's arrival, no matter whether they were generals at all levels in the army or soldiers at the lowest level, naturally everyone wanted to come and offer a bowl of wine to Shen Tang.
Shen Tang always refuses anyone who comes, so of course he can't handle drinking from these people.
When visiting Li Xianzhong in Sizhou, Shen Tang also learned about what happened in the court from Li Xianzhong.
Regarding this matter, Shen Tang couldn't say he was too surprised.
After all, there were not many disputes between the Song Dynasty and the Tubo clan, but they were rarely so serious.
Moreover, Zhang Jun and others are involved in this matter, so presumably it will not become too serious.
The New Year passed quietly like this, Lianli City became more and more lively, Shen Tang and others had a peaceful year, and the people in the court became extremely nervous because of the Tubo tribe, except for necessary In addition to etiquette, all the court officials canceled their original vacations and started working quickly.
The Third Division envoys mobilized grain, grass, and armaments, while Zhang Jun controlled the Privy Council to mobilize troops and horses under Zhao Shen's orders!
This time, the troops recruited were still mainly local armies. After all, it was well known that the combat effectiveness of the Forbidden Army was too weak.
Coach Shao Hongyuan had already been ordered to arrive in Lin'an on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
First, he met with Zhang Jun. After understanding the situation, he went to the palace to see Zhao Shen, who gave him military talismans.
Soldiers are very fast. After obtaining the military talisman, Shao Hongyuan took office directly. He led 3,000 personal guards and rushed to Chengdu Mansion to make arrangements in advance, while the other 50,000 troops would arrive one after another.
With the vanguard of the 50,000-strong army arriving, Zhao Shen finally felt a little more at ease.
At this time, Zhao Shen began to think about another thing, which was how to reward Shen Tang.
Originally, at the very beginning, Zhao Shen wanted to make Shen Tang a state official, or to join the Six Ministries.
However, among the six parts, there is no suitable position.
After all, the reward given to Shen Tang this time is probably at least an official position of fourth rank or above.
And the officials of the six ministries above the fourth rank are already important ministers in the court, and there is no vacancy at all.
Therefore, Zhao Shen still preferred to reward Shen Tang in the state capital.
In this way, there will be more room for control. Whether it is the head of the state capital or his deputy, it is enough to find a suitable position for Shen Tang.
The army was busy with the expedition for more than ten days, and by the time the court started again, it was already approaching the fifteenth day of the first lunar month!
Although there is no normal holiday during the New Year's Day, it stands to reason that this is also the day of the first major court meeting after the New Year, so the court hall is crowded with people, and everyone who is qualified to go to court stands in the court hall.
Zhao Shen, who was sitting on the dragon chair, looked a little tired.
I have to be busy with New Year's Eve matters and make arrangements for the army. I hardly have a day off these days. Fortunately, it's all over now.
First, Ma Shao, the envoy of the Third Division, reported to Zhao Shen the mobilization of grain, grass and ordnance, and then Zhang Jun also reported the mobilization of the army.
However, these things have already been decided and are basically just a formality.
"My lord, I have something to report!"
Shi Hao, the prime minister of the left, came out to start the performance.
"Your Majesty, I, the Song Dynasty, went on an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin last year and made Shen Tang accomplish great achievements, but he has not been rewarded since then.
It is a big mistake not to reward meritorious deeds.
Therefore, I pray that your majesty will reward Shen Tang."
"Um!"
Zhao Shen nodded slightly, "Yes, this matter has indeed been delayed.
Then, all your ministers will discuss how to reward Shen Tang."
After Zhao Shen finished speaking, there was silence in the court. After all, even Shi Hao or Zhang Jun and others did not know what His Majesty was thinking, so they did not speak rashly for a while.
"Su Aiqing, you are the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Please tell me what level of official position should be awarded to Shen Tang."
Seeing that no one spoke, Zhao Shen directly called them by name.
Su Luo, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, came out of the class and said in response: "Your Majesty, Zuo Si Langzhong has made great contributions to the Jin Kingdom. Therefore, it is not appropriate to give him a low reward.
However, he must have just entered the court, and if the reward is too generous, it will not be good, so your Majesty, please think carefully."
Yeah... it's the same as saying it or not, a typical old fritter.
Zhao Shenyou asked a few people, but what these people said was basically similar to Su Luo, and they didn't give any specific opinions at all.
"Your Majesty, Tan Shunhe, Minister of Rites, is here to report to Your Majesty! Although Zuo Si Langzhong has just entered the court as an official, his mission to the Jin Kingdom is the most powerful of the Song Dynasty. This is a feat and will be rewarded generously. Otherwise, who will do it in the future?" The imperial court made an effort.
Originally, Zuosi Langzhong was a fifth-rank official, but I thought that someone with at least a fourth-rank official position could be worthy of such a great achievement.
In this way, the ministers of the six departments or the chief officials of the state are all like this."
"However, there are currently no vacancies among the six ministries, so the chief official of the state government is still the first choice."
"Nowadays, all those who stayed in Jianning Prefecture, Changdefu, and Jiankang Prefecture have reached the stage of resigning, so they are all available.
Ling, Shen Tang is originally from Shaoxing, and the governor of Shaoxing Prefecture has just expired in three years, so he can also be selected."
"As your lords have just said, Mr. Zuo Si has just entered the court and may be lacking something. Therefore, I think Jiankang Prefecture or Shaoxing Prefecture are most suitable.
After all, these two palaces are very close to Lin'an, so His Majesty can check them at any time, and can also order them to enter the palace to report the situation at any time..."