Chapter 747 Small events outside the war (thanks to the leader Cai Shuning today
The envoy was sent back, but he was sent back without any reply.
As the envoys were repatriated and once again crossed the front line, the generals at the front received orders from the imperial court... to carry out operations in a differentiated manner.
This time the Xixia people were stunned. They were really confused.
Originally, when the Xingqing Mansion proposed peace talks, the Song Dynasty's offensive and advancement stopped, and basically entered the stage of armistice negotiations. Regardless of whether it was negotiated or not, there should be exchanges, but who knew that the Song Dynasty would suddenly The fight started.
The key is that the Song Dynasty's offense was actually different.
In the face of absolute strength, all illusions will be shattered.
Due to the accident of Heishan Weifu Military Division, Baima Qiangzhen Military Division and Youxiang Ganshun Military Division have both retained a certain degree of strength. Apart from Xingqing Mansion, they should be the two strongest teams at present.
However, under the fierce attacks of Wang Shao and Li Xian's armies, the entire northern front of Xixia was retreating steadily. The so-called preserved strength was really like a chicken and a dog under the powerful attack of the Song Dynasty. Vulnerable.
Not to mention the bravery of the party members. It may be because the Song Dynasty ignored the peace proposal, which made the Xingqing Mansion feel insulted. It may also be that the main fighting faction of Xixia gained the upper hand in the discussion. Anyway, after the massive advance on the northern front At this time, the entire Xixia defense line launched a counterattack again.
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At this time, I really couldn't explain the right or wrong strategy, and all the cabinet ministers were quite speechless. Armistice and peace negotiations, according to the usual practice, when one party proposes peace, it means that the war has come to an end.
But this time it was so different. The peace talks collapsed immediately before they entered the negotiation stage.
"There are articles on war reviews in Shi Lun, right?"
"Back to the official's house, there is still more. But it's just a lie in the market, and it can't be taken seriously."
The imperial court did not put forward any opinions and directly repatriated the Xixia envoys, which was indeed a relief. However, such a result would make Bei Liao alert, which Fu Bi was worried about.
No, the resistance of the party members is becoming more and more determined.
The annihilation of Xixia and the recovery of Yanyun were more important to the Song Dynasty. If the various changes in the Xixia war increased the difficulty of the future war with the Northern Liao Dynasty, it is hard to say which one is more important.
"Fu Xiang, ask someone to reveal the request made by the Xixia envoy."
The lies in the market cannot be taken seriously. But Zhao Xi knows the importance of public opinion.
"The cabinet will have regulations on how to disclose details and the penalties for violating confidentiality laws. In addition, when leaking, it is best to exaggerate appropriately..."
It is certain that neighboring countries are paying attention to this war. However, due to the implementation of the secrecy law of the country, even if there are many details circulating in Bianliang, there are almost no people who can actually find out the news from the court. In other words, Xixia sent envoys There are many speculations in Bianliang City about the specific process and content.
"I obey the decree!"
Fu Bi very solemnly replied with the imperial edict of Chen Zun.
This was an opportunity to take the blame for meritorious service. Fu Bi was very careful about how to choose people. Everyone in the cabinet had discussed it, and there was no one at hand to recommend.
How should I put it? Everyone knows that this is an opportunity, but everyone also knows that the first punishment for this opportunity is the secrecy law. People who are close to the cabinet have many opportunities to be recommended. There is no need to bear the burden of leaking court secrets. The infamy is irrelevant, and I don’t want to throw away such an opportunity...
To put it bluntly, it's quite difficult.
Chen Xiang was fair and honest, and he knew people well and was good at recommending them. Most of the imperial cabinet and those involved in politics had contacts with him, and the people Chen Xiang recommended were often worthy of their reputation.
As a last resort, Fu Bi visited Chen Xiang.
A few days later, there was a sudden rumor in the market, which was about the Xixia envoys sent to negotiate a peace. The whole rumor about an eye on the right nose was said to be a drunken remark made by Zheng Xia, the governor of Jinzouyuan of the imperial court.
Each state has a Jinzou officer, who is responsible for reaching the capital. They are also led by court officials and are subordinate to Jishizhong. They are responsible for delivering official documents. After the Zhenghe reform, because Jishizhong was abolished and a supervisory yamen was set up, Jinzouyuan was listed separately.
The Ban, directly subordinate to the cabinet, is no longer solely responsible for the submission of memorials from various states, but is responsible for the delivery of all memorials and memorials to the country and dynasty.
Therefore, the rumors were taken seriously from the beginning. Even "Shi Lun" opened a special issue to discuss the reasons, purpose, significance and the court's response to the Xingqing government's dispatch of envoys.
As the war situation progressed, various reports of arrival in Bianliang had been discussed. Because of this rumor, there were also articles written by knowledgeable people criticizing the army at the front... They believed that it was because of the passive fighting at the front, and
This led to Xixia's arrogance.
A rumor that seems to be getting worse.
At the same time, good news from the front came again and again, and once again there was a good situation of advancing armies and annihilating enemies, which seemed to prove the authenticity of this rumor.
As long as we think about it together, we can all figure it out. Due to the passive fighting at the front, the Xixia people had ideas, and it was only then that they sent envoys to make unreasonable demands. In today's war situation, what the Xixia people made is indeed unreasonable.
It was such unreasonable demands that made the court determined not to compromise, which led to the current increase in the intensity of the frontline war.
At this time, internal reference appeared regarding Zheng Xia leaking court secrets and violating the secrecy law.
Soon, the Supervisory Office intervened and quickly investigated the ins and outs of the matter.·
Zheng Xia and his friends had a banquet at Fanlou. When the wine was in full swing, they each commented on current affairs and discussed the war situation. Zheng Xia, while drunk, leaked the contents of the credentials submitted by the Xixia envoy, and this spread to the public...
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According to the secrecy law, what Zheng Xia did was not his subjective will, but the result of unintentional leakage while drunk and based on the leaked content. After the supervisory office petitioned the cabinet, Zheng Xia was revoked from his position as governor of the imperial court and his participation in politics, and he fled to Bianzhou·
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This was entirely punished in accordance with the provisions of the confidentiality law, and there was no element of favoritism. This further confirmed the authenticity of the rumors in the market.
It has been a long time since, apart from the information released by the court to the public, there has been very little gossip about important court affairs. Therefore, the impeachment and punishment of Zheng Xia has become the most talked about thing after dinner in Bianliang.
"Would you believe it?"
The strong wind of public opinion is blowing, and I wonder whether I will believe the detailed works floating in Bianliang.
"This is a fact in itself, so what if you believe it or not?"
"Zheng Jiefu is tired!"
The ministers in the cabinet are all talking about Zheng Xia. You can imagine how influential this incident is.
"Jiefu is almost unable to live in Bianliang now. It's not that he is guilty, but he is being harassed. The court should work out the issue of Zheng Xia's departure as soon as possible."
Fu Bi did not expect that it would have such a big impact and create such a big trend. He was a little embarrassed to meet Chen Xiang.
However, what Fu Bi really couldn't believe was the role played by this small incident outside of the war.