Moreover, no one in the civil and military dynasty would plead for Wang Hu.
The Imperial City Division is the most direct force in the hands of Zhao Shen. The Imperial City Division is responsible for restraining speech, supervising officials, and spying on intelligence. Although it does not have the power to kill first and report later, it is still an extremely fearful existence in the eyes of civil and military officials.
Although Wang Hu's rank is not high, there are few civil and military officials who are not afraid of him.
Even the most important ministers in the court were wary of Wang Hu! After all, who knows who has the leverage in his hands?
Such a position that everyone secretly hates, if Zhao Shen wants to deal with it, no one will add insult to injury. Wang Hu's character and luck are already good enough, so how can anyone show up to help him intercede?
Moreover, as the close power in the hands of the emperor, the Imperial City Secretary had sinned against countless people during the day.
It's just that the Imperial City Division is difficult to provoke, and Wang Hu is also one of Zhao Shen's most trusted people, so no one dares to say that. It is no exaggeration to say that Zhao Shen does not need to punish Wang Hu directly, he only needs to spread some rumors. In the middle of the court, there will definitely be people who want to add insult to injury and stomp on you hard.
"Your Majesty, forgive me!"
Wang Hu was dripping with cold sweat!
It is true that he is Zhao Shen's confidant, and Zhao Shen's temperament is not cruel.
However, Wang Hu knows very well that accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. If you are not careful, your head will fall to the ground!
"Excuse me?"
Zhao Shen said bitterly, "How do you ask me to forgive you?"
After a moment of silence, Zhao Shen said coldly, "Wang Hu, I think you have been with me for many years, so I will not kill you directly this time.
However, the position of the Imperial City Secretary..."
"Your Majesty! Lord Shen Tang, please see me!"
At this moment, Wang Quan hurriedly entered the hall.
"Shen Tang is here?
Proclaim!”
"Chen Shen Tang, please see your Majesty!"
"Shen Tang?
Give me a seat!"
Seeing Shen Tang, the anger on Zhao Shen's face lessened a bit.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Shen Aiqing, this time around the Tubo spy incident, Wang Hu, as the Imperial City Secretary, neglected his duty. How do you think I should punish him?"
As soon as Shen Tang sat down, Zhao Shen suddenly asked.
Shen Tang was shocked. This question was not easy to answer.
If it were other courtiers, no matter how Shen Tang answered, it would be innocuous! However, the Imperial City Department is an extremely special organization.
The characteristics of the Imperial City Secretary make other people wary of the Imperial City Division, but as long as they are not fools, they will never get too close to the Imperial City Division.
The direct power in the hands of the emperor, and control over entering the palace and supervising all officials! As a minister of Zhao Shen, what are your plans if you go with the Imperial City Secretary?
If it arouses Zhao Shen's suspicion, it will be a huge disaster.
However, first of all, he owed Wang Hu a favor, and secondly, this incident was also caused by him. If he was to add insult to injury at this moment, Shen Tang would really find it difficult to speak out.
So, maybe the best answer is that there is no answer.
It's a pity that since Zhao Shen asked directly, he probably wouldn't let Shen Tang be fooled so easily.
"Your Majesty, the court has its own laws! Therefore, Mr. Wang's crime of negligence shall be carried out in accordance with the laws of the court!"
Shen Tang said slowly.
"Shen Aiqing, since I'm asking you, just tell the truth. There's no need to confuse me with any rules!"
As expected, Zhao Shen was not satisfied with Shen Tang's answer.
Shen Tang lowered his head slightly, but he was rapidly thinking of countermeasures in his heart.
After a while, Shen Tang finally spoke again, "Your Majesty, the power of the Imperial City Administrator is special, so I will never dare to speak nonsense!"
Since he was dissatisfied, Shen Tang directly stated his reasons, "So, this matter will naturally be decided by His Majesty!"
"Master Wang's crime of negligence is irrefutable.
However, I am also wrong! At the post house, there are also soldiers of the minister stationed outside the Tubo courtyard to prevent accidents.
It's a pity that Tubo's plan was extremely meticulous, and my personal guards didn't find any clues.
Mr. Wang, however, was able to make plans in advance and capture one of the most important spies. Although there were some twists and turns, I admire him."
"Besides, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry! It's just Tubo, how can it be hostile to me, the Song Dynasty?
What if they have a plan and come back again?
If I can defeat them once, I can defeat them a second time!"
"In accordance with His Majesty's decree, I have ordered all parties in Chengdu Prefecture to stand ready, and the border crossings have been arranged layer by layer. If we find any trace of the Tibetan army, we will launch an attack as soon as possible.
Moreover, even if a small group of Tubo invades the territory of our Song Dynasty, Your Majesty does not need to worry! Although our Song Dynasty has not many soldiers and horses in Chengdu, at least it has the corresponding power to resist."
"Moreover, I am willing to obey His Majesty's summons at any time, if those Tibetan barbarians really come.
I will send my troops to the west again and fight Tibet again. I will never let Tibet cause any trouble in our Song Dynasty!"
"Okay! Okay!"
Shen Tang's words made Zhao Shen's anger disappear, and also dispelled some of his previous worries. Therefore, at this moment, Zhao Shen was extremely satisfied with Shen Tang.
"Okay, although you have to stay in Lin'an for the time being, you can't ignore the matters in Chengdu! You must make proper arrangements to prevent any changes!"
"Your Majesty, don't worry!"
Shen Tang nodded solemnly.
"Shen Aiqing, you already know the contents of the secret letter, and if there are no accidents, the news may indeed be returned to Tubo territory.
So, what are the chances that Tubo Zampu will send troops again?"
Hearing Zhao Shen's question, Shen Tang pondered and said, "Your Majesty, it seems to me that once this secret message reaches the hands of Tubo Zampu, it is extremely likely that Tibet will send troops again."
"First of all, as the prime minister of Tubo, Lu Dongzan's prestige is extremely terrifying in Tubo.
Since he personally persuaded Tubo Zampu, Zampu will most likely agree to implement Ludongzan’s ideas.”
"Secondly, in the previous battle of Chengdu, Tubo was defeated.
However, with the nature of the Tubo barbarians, it is almost impossible for them to give up the Song Dynasty! After all, the captured soldiers and horses of the Tubo are in our hands. The other Tubo people do not know the exact strength of the Song Dynasty, and the ignorant are fearless , since they are not afraid of our strength, then it is not surprising that they send troops."
"In addition, I have interrogated many Tibetan prisoners, and their Zanpu abilities are extremely strong, and their prestige is also great! Although some tribes are not loyal to Zanpu, at least on the surface, Tibet is now a whole. "
"If you can subdue dozens or even hundreds of tribes, large and small, how can the power in Tubo Zanpu's hands be too weak?"