"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty! Foreign countries have been defeated and surrendered. This is a sign of the prosperous age of our Song Dynasty! Long live my emperor..." Words like "long live" are actually not popular in the Song Dynasty. After all, the Song Dynasty is a A tolerant dynasty, especially the emperor towards his ministers.
Don't kneel down and worship, don't call yourself emperor! More often, you call yourself an official.
However, at this moment, Wang Quan kowtowed and shouted such words, which made Zhao Shen even happier.
The emperors did not have nothing to seek. They also hoped that they would be famous and their names would go down in history! Especially for a slightly weak dynasty like the Song Dynasty, such a great victory and such a surrender really made Zhao Shen excited. reason.
He has accomplished what his predecessors could not do. The Great Song Dynasty is in his hands, and he is gradually entrusting the name of the weak Song Dynasty.
"Good! You are indeed the number one scholar appointed by me! Shen Tang should be regarded as the best in my Song Dynasty!"
After a long while, Zhao Shen finally calmed down from his excitement. He excitedly asked Yao Yong, "How long will it take for those surrendered troops to reach Lin'an?"
“Because there are so many of them, it’s naturally much slower.
It will take about half a month or so, but it will be here anyway."
"Half a month!"
Zhao Shen waved his fist vigorously, "Royal Quan, please take note of this. Later, you will immediately send a message to the state capitals, yamen, and officials above the fourth rank to immediately arrange all matters in the state capitals and arrive within half a month." Come to Lin'an and accept the surrender of Tubo with me."
"In addition, a general amnesty for the whole world! Moreover, the prefectures of Chengdu Prefecture and the prefectures were invaded by Tubo, and all the people suffered! The prefectures of Chengdu Prefecture and prefectures will be exempted from taxes for three years..."
Wang Quan on the side couldn't tell whether to laugh or cry. His Majesty was so excited that he went too far.
It doesn't matter if the whole world is amnesty, this can be regarded as universal celebration.
Exempting taxes along the way is not a big deal, but if most of the officials from the state capitals in the world come to La'an, they will definitely be scolded by the censors and officials for cheating and ruining their lives.
You must know that although only half of the country in the Southern Song Dynasty was left, it was still thousands of miles away. It was a problem for remote state capitals to reach Lin'an within fifteen days. Even if they could get there, the round trip would take at least more than a month.
How many things happen in a state capital in a month?
It's been delayed for a month, but it's still a mess?
"Your Majesty, this is a happy event for our Song Dynasty. It should be celebrated by the whole world. How about holding a court meeting first and letting all the civil and military officials of the court celebrate it together?"
Wang Quan said carefully.
Naturally, I couldn't directly oppose His Majesty's words, so I had no choice but to let the court officials come.
Moreover, Zhao Shen must also want to show off to the civil and military officials at this moment.
"Okay! Convene a court meeting immediately, and all officials of Lin'an's fifth rank and above must attend!"
Zhao Shen nodded and responded.
"Yao Yong, your commander-in-chief, do you have anything else to say to me?"
Zhao Shen said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, there are two more things.
First, Chengdu Prefecture was attacked by Tibet, some of the officials in the various prefectures were killed, and most of the rest fled.
Therefore, now state government officials are basically vacant.
The commander-in-chief asked the imperial court to dispatch officials from various states as soon as possible, and also to restore stability to the roads in Chengdu."
Sending good news to the imperial court is definitely a good job.
Moreover, smart people are also needed.
Although this Yao Yong has a low official position, he has followed Bian Xi for many years and is a close confidant of Bian Xi.
Moreover, he is extremely alert.
This time he met Zhao Shen directly, which was actually an accident. Some words were also told by Shen Tang and Bian Xi to be separated from Zhang Jun and then conveyed to Zhao Shen.
However, since he was facing the emperor directly, Yao Yong's heart moved and he changed his words slightly and spoke out.
After all, this is not only his opportunity, but also an opportunity to seek credit for Shen Tang and others.
Except for being a little nervous when he first met the emperor, he had regained his wits and knew better what to say to the majesty in front of him.
"As for the second thing..." At this point, Yao Yong slightly hesitated and stopped.
Zhao Shen was stunned and then said, "Haha... You are not afraid to follow your commander and fight hundreds of thousands of Tubo people. Why are you stammering when you come in front of me?"
If your commander-in-chief has anything to say, just say it..."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yao Yong immediately prostrated himself again.
"The commander-in-chief said that he will intimidate the various tribes in Chengdu Fulu, although it is for the sake of the stability of our Song Dynasty.
However, after all, I did not report it to Your Majesty first, so I went too far, and I hope Your Majesty can forgive me.
If there is any guilt, I will apologize to His Majesty again after returning to Lin'an..."
"Hahaha..." Zhao Shen laughed and waved his hand, "What is this?
I have long said that regarding the Chengdu Prefecture, Shen Tang can kill first and report later, and make his own decision. Besides, these tribes already have a way to kill themselves, and what Shen Tang did is exactly what he should do, so why should he be guilty?"
"You just go back and tell Shen Tang that he can do whatever he wants. I will take care of everything."
Yao Yong was overjoyed when he heard this. As a result, if those courtiers wanted to pursue Shen Tang's case in Chengdu Mansion, they would have to go through His Majesty's hurdle first.
"Yao Yong, you traveled thousands of miles to deliver good news, and you deserve a reward! Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Even with Yao Yong's temperament, he couldn't help but be shocked when he heard Zhao Shen's words!
The emperor personally promised the reward, what an honor it is?
Moreover, it is definitely a rare opportunity.
However, he knew better that the reason why he was able to meet Zhao Shen was because of the trust of Bian Xi and Shen Tang. The so-called credit was just a few days of running around.
Resisting the temptation, Yao Yong kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. However, I just ran around for a few days, so I can't take credit for it."
In this war, His Majesty added his majesty, the commander strategized, the generals fought to the death, and tens of thousands of brothers sacrificed their lives to serve the country. None of them contributed much more than the villain.
Therefore, villains dare not take credit."
"good!"
Zhao Shen nodded with satisfaction, "Knowing advancement and retreat, and understanding dignity and inferiority! This is what I, a minister of the Song Dynasty, should be like.
That being the case, I won’t force you, but I will remember you.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Okay, please leave first! Have a good rest in Lin'an before returning! King Quan, ask Lin'an Yicheng to take good care of our soldiers of the Song Dynasty. There must be no neglect. When they return, they must prepare enough travel expenses and dry food. , choose a good horse to ride on.”
Wang Quan nodded in agreement, but took a deep look at Yao Yong! This little guy is not only smart, but also a bit lucky.
What an honor it is to be remembered by His Majesty?
If he had a favored minister like Shen Tang to help him, he would probably be able to become a mainstay in the army within a few years.
Yao Yong retreated, and the palace servants rushed out of the palace to convey the decree to the courtiers! Just after leaving the court, there was another court meeting, and it was a big court meeting. Everyone couldn't help but feel a little confused.
However, he did not dare to delay, so he stood up again and headed towards the palace.