On the table in front of Kou Zhun, in addition to a mountain of memorials, there was also a bowl of porridge and two plates of side dishes.
Kou Zhun pushed the plate with porridge and side dishes in front of Kou Ji.
"Eat it..."
Kou Zhun said casually, picked up his pen and continued to review the memorial.
Kou Ji stared at the plate in front of him, a little dazed.
Kou Zhun reviewed a memorial and when he saw that Kou Ji did not move, he raised his head slightly and said in surprise: "Why don't you eat it? The porridge is made of bird's nest and it tastes pretty good. Green vegetables are rare in winter.
Aren’t you usually quite greedy?”
Kou Ji felt warm in his heart. It was rare that Kou Zhun could still remember his greedy habit despite his busy schedule.
Kou Ji stared at the green vegetables on the plate and smiled bitterly: "This is your dinner, grandpa. If I eat it, what will you eat?"
Kou Zhun looked at Kou Ji in astonishment, "I'll ask the imperial kitchen to make another one."
Kou Ji smiled dumbly, feeling that he had asked a stupid question.
"Then let's wait until the imperial kitchen prepares grandfather's dinner, and then we can eat together."
Kou Zhun thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Speaking of which, I haven't had dinner with you for quite some time."
Kou Zhun gave instructions to the eunuch behind him.
The eunuch left the Zishi Hall, and not long after, a palace concubine presented an identical dinner to Kou Zhun's ancestors and grandson.
Kou Zhun found an empty table and asked the eunuchs to bring the food and place it on the empty table.
Grandfather and grandson sat opposite each other and began to eat.
Adhering to the rule of eating without talking or sleeping without talking, the grandfather and grandson finished their meal in silence.
Kou Zhun put down his chopsticks, took a sip of tea, and moistened his throat before speaking: "I just heard you say that you want to send the emperor's own troops to Beijing?"
Kou Ji sat opposite Kou Zhun and said with a smile: "Not bad..."
Kou Zhun put down his tea cup and said thoughtfully: "The emperor's personal army is just a joke between you and the officials. Wouldn't it be good to put it in Baozhou? Why send it to Beijing?"
Kou Ji smiled calmly and said: "They have the reputation of being the emperor's personal army, so they naturally have to come out to meet people. If they just live in seclusion in Baozhou, others may be like you and think that the emperor's personal army is me and the officials."
A playful act.”
Kou Zhun looked at Kou Ji unexpectedly and said, "What do you mean, how good have the emperor's soldiers been in training now?"
Kou Ji smiled and nodded.
Kou Zhun pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "Even if they have some skills, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in Bianjing City. It should be noted that once they enter the capital, they will definitely be noticed by everyone in Bianjing City.
At that time, everything about them will be revealed by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
The food and salary that the officials helped them obtain were done in private.
Once they enter the capital, they will be dug out if they have something equivalent to the food and salary of the upper and fourth armies of the Forbidden Army.
If the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty knew about this, they would definitely not let them go easily.
They will inevitably be forced to confront the Fourth Army to see if they are worthy of this generous salary.
Do you think they can defeat the Imperial Guard and the Fourth Army now?"
Before Kou Ji could speak, Kou Zhun continued to shake his head and said: "The Dragon God Second Guards have been guarding Bianjing City for many years and have become unbearable. Although Zhu Neng has rectified the situation after he became the commander.
But it's still unbearable.
If the Tiger Army faced them, they would have a slight chance of winning.
But it would be difficult to face the Tianwu and Japanese armies who were often sent out to fight.
Among the two armies of Tianwu and Pengri, there are many fierce soldiers and generals who have been fighting for many years.
Those young soldiers of the Tiger Army who have never experienced fighting on the battlefield would probably be frightened out of their wits if they faced them."
Kou Zhun was afraid that Kou Ji would rashly dispatch the Tiger-Character Army to Beijing and be hit into isolation, so he considered all aspects for him.
Kou Ji naturally thought about Kou Zhun's worries.
But Kou Ji had other plans for dispatching the Tiger Army to Beijing. Naturally, he would not give up this idea just because the Tiger Army would encounter a strong enemy.
Kou Ji smiled and said: "Grandpa, as the saying goes, a jade cannot be made into a weapon if it is not polished. They have been practicing for more than half a year, and they may be lacking something when they are brought to the battlefield. But after practicing with the Tianwu and Pengri armies, they can still do it.
If they don't even have the courage to practice with the Tianwu and Pengri armies, they might as well disband as soon as possible.
So as not to waste money and food in vain.”
When Kou Zhun heard Kou Ji's words, he was slightly startled and asked: "Aren't you afraid that they will lose? Will hundreds of officials impeach you and your family? Take back their generous salaries?"
Kou Ji said seriously: "If you want to build a strong army, this is a necessary process. If they have the ability, they will eat meat and drink wine. If they don't have the ability, they deserve to eat chaffy vegetables.
As for the impeachment of officials, I don't care, and I believe the officials won't care either.
The Song Dynasty now needs a strong army, a strong army that can conquer and fight well, and can withstand all pressures.
In order to build a strong army, it doesn't matter if you waste some money, and it doesn't matter if you get scolded.
As long as my banner with the name Song can fly over the sixteen states of Yanyun, no matter how severe the suffering or humiliation, the officials and I can endure it."
"good!"
Zhao Zhen did not know when he had entered the Zishi Hall. He walked with steady steps in front of Kou Zhun and his grandson, and solemnly said: "What Kou Ji said is what I think in my heart.
As long as my banner with Song characters can fly over the sixteen states of Yanyun.
Even if I am scolded by hundreds of officials, I can still handle it calmly."
Zhao Zhen heard Kou Ji's words clearly when he entered the door just now.
Zhao Zhen felt very encouraged when he heard Kou Ji mentioned that the banner with the word Song should be flown over the sixteen states of Yanyun.
If there ever comes a day, he feels that he can wake up laughing even while sleeping.
What his grandfather and father had never been able to accomplish in their entire lives was accomplished by him. How could he not be excited and excited?
As for how much he has to spend to achieve this goal, Zhao Zhen can accept it.
He didn't care at all about being scolded or something.
Kou Zhun, Kou Ji's ancestors and grandson saw Zhao Zhen and hurriedly stood up and saluted.
"Old ministers (chen) visit the official family!"
Zhao Zhen stepped forward, held Kou Zhun back, and said to the two of them: "No need to be polite."
Kou Zhun straightened up slowly, his eyes lingering on Kou Ji and Zhao Zhen for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Since you two think so, I will order the Privy Council to issue a dispatch document."
After a pause, Kou Zhun looked at Kou Ji and said, "If they enter the capital with weapons, they will also need tiger talismans."
Kou Ji nodded and said: "Of course you have to bring a weapon to the capital. Without a weapon, how can you be considered a soldier?"
Kou Zhun nodded, pondered again and again, stared at Kou Ji and Zhao Zhen, and said: "You two must think clearly. Once my handwritten letter is sent to the Privy Council, there will no longer be any room for maneuver on this matter."
Kou Ji didn't say anything. He bowed directly to Kou Zhun and proved his attitude with his actions.
Zhao Zhen thought about it and felt that he should imitate Kou Ji, so he just raised his hands.
Kou Zhun waved his hand and said: "No need...I will write a handwritten letter for you right away."
Kou Zhun returned to the table, took a piece of Chengxintang paper used for writing official documents, wrote a handwritten dispatch, and asked the eunuch to pass it on to the Privy Council.
After receiving Kou Zhun's order, the Privy Council will issue troop deployment documents and tiger talismans.
According to the military system of the Song Dynasty, the Privy Council had the power to dispatch soldiers and horses from all over the world to fight, command battles, and also controlled the tiger talisman for troop dispatch.
But the Privy Council does not have the power to command troops.
The power to command the army lies with the three yamen.
In the past, when there was a war, the Privy Council would draw up a battle plan and issue documents and tiger talismans for mobilizing troops, and the three yamen would send generals to command the troops.
But the situation of the Tiger Character Army is somewhat special.
The Privy Council has the power to issue transfer documents, but the control lies with Zhao Zhen.
In fact, Zhao Zhen could mobilize the emperor's personal troops to Beijing without going through the Privy Council.
However, considering that he might encounter trouble along the way, Kou Jicai specifically asked the Privy Council to issue a document.
After Kou Zhun's handwritten letter is sent out.
To Kou Ji, Zhao Zhen and others sighed deeply and said, "You two can take care of yourself."
Kou Ji and Zhao Zhen looked at each other.
Kou Ji bowed his hand to Kou Zhun.
Kou Ji and Zhao Zhen quit Zishi Hall.
Went out of Shishido.
Zhao Zhen took Kou Ji to the side hall where he usually rested, and asked Kou Ji, "Why did you suddenly send the Tiger Character Army to Beijing?"
Kou Ji smiled and said: "Secret?"
Zhao Zhen asked blankly, "Can't even I know?"
Kou Ji pondered for a moment, stared at Zhao Zhen and said with a smile: "If the officials want to know, I will not hide it."
Zhao Zhen thought about it for a moment, shook his head and said with a smile: "Then I won't ask anymore... If I can't hold it back for a moment and tell you, I'm afraid it will ruin your plan."
Zhao Zhen straightened his back and said to Kou Ji seriously: "You are my confidant. Everything you do is for me. I believe in you."
Kou Ji raised his eyebrows, looked at Zhao Zhen in astonishment, and said suspiciously: "Guan family...you..."
Kou Ji raised his hand and pointed at his head.
The implication is, is there something wrong with Zhao Zhen?
Zhao Zhen couldn't hold back for a moment, his face drooped, and he smiled bitterly and said: "There is nothing wrong with my mind..."
Kou Ji said doubtfully: "Then you..."
Zhao Zhen said frankly: "I have been reading the daily life notes of Taizu and Taizong recently, and they mentioned some methods of imperial control, and I just want to try them."
Kou Ji looked sideways at Zhao Zhen, his expression a bit ugly.
I regard you as a brother, but you actually want to take me as your subordinate?
"Guanjia, do you have a knife?"
Kou Ji asked gloomily.
Zhao Zhen asked in confusion: "What do I need a knife for? To cut my hair?"
"No... cut off the robe and cut off the righteousness..."
Kou Ji said seriously.
A hint of bitterness appeared on Zhao Zhen's face, "I know you won't be intimidated by these little tricks of mine, so just give it a try. Are you going to cut off your robe and end your relationship with me?"
I am only a friend like you.
If you cut ties with me, I will really be alone."
Kou Ji glanced around and saw that Chen Lin was not in the palace, nor was she hiding in the corner to peek, so he rushed in front of Zhao Zhen and said fiercely: "I treat you as a brother, but you want to accept me as a servant."
.If I don’t cut off my robe and sever my righteousness with you, who will I cut off my robe and sever my righteousness with?”
Zhao Zhen said sincerely: "I was wrong..."
Kou Ji let out a long sigh, suddenly distanced himself from Zhao Zhen, and said with emotion: "Actually, the official family is not wrong... You are the king, and I am the minister. I was born to be your servant, and you should treat me like this.
.”
When Zhao Zhen heard this, he panicked and hurriedly waved his hands and said: "I really don't mean that. I have always treated you as my brother. Otherwise, I will not learn from Liu Heng and call you fourth brother."
.”
Kou Ji sneered in his heart.
Baby, I can't cure you anymore?
But he sighed and said: "Officials, please don't say that. You and I are different from each other. If others hear what you say, I will probably lose my head."
When Zhao Zhen heard this, he became even more panicked and sighed: "How do you want to forgive me? You can't be like Mr. Li and beat me up, right?"
Seeing Kou Ji, he said nothing.
Zhao Zhen sighed deeply in his heart.
"Shall I go get the board for you?"
When Kou Ji saw Zhao Zhenzhen's attitude of taking advantage of the situation, he immediately knew that the heat was on. A smile appeared on his face and he said, "I'm just making a joke with the officials. The officials don't have to take it seriously."
Zhao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then I call you Fourth Brother, do you dare to agree?"
Kou Ji smiled and said: "Then you scream."
Zhao Zhen grinned and said: "Fourth brother!"
"Hey...oh...oh...let go!"
Kou Jijian was just about to enjoy the feeling that the emperor regarded him as his brother, when a thin hand with only bones left reached his waist and pinched the soft flesh of his waist twice.
Kou Ji jumped in pain, and after dodging Chen Lin's continuous attacks, he glared at him angrily.
Chen Lin, an old guy, is always elusive.
Kou Ji searched carefully in the side hall just now, but could not find any trace of this old guy.
Unexpectedly, this old guy appeared next to him mysteriously again.
Chen Lin stared at Kou Ji and said coldly: "Our family just left for a while, and you didn't follow the rules again. Are you the heir of the late emperor? Do you have the blood of the royal family in your body?
You dare to call yourself brother to the official family, are you worthy?"
Seeing this, Zhao Zhen hurriedly defended Kou Ji and said, "I insisted on shouting myself, and it has nothing to do with Kou Ji. Chen Daban shouldn't blame Kou Ji."
Kou Ji glared at Chen Lin fiercely and said to Zhao Zhen: "Official family, Chen Lin, Eunuch Chen is old. According to the rules of the palace, it's time to leave the palace and return home.
Eunuch Chen has worked hard for the royal family for many years. Now that he is old, it is time for him to go back and enjoy his happiness.
Can the officials have the heart to see Eunuch Chen so old and still work hard for you?"
Kou Ji said good things for Chen Lin, but in his heart he wanted to kill Chen Lin.
Damn eunuch, can't you find another place to pinch me?
When Zhao Zhen heard this, he turned his head and looked at Chen Lin, thoughtfully.
Chen Lin panicked a little when she saw this, "Guan, you can't listen to Kou Ji's evil words. I have no parents, no wife and children, and no blood relatives in my family. Once I leave the palace, I will become a widow."
He’s an old man.”
Seeing that Chen Lin was panicking, Zhao Zhen said quickly: "I'm used to Chen Daban being with you. I'm afraid I won't be used to it if it's someone else. I'm just thinking that you are old, should I give you less?"
Add some errands to make it easier for you."
Chen Lin breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this.
He just saw Zhao Zhen thinking sideways, and he really thought that Zhao Zhen didn't want to take into account the friendship that had accompanied him for many years, and planned to let him leave the palace.
Chen Lin bowed deeply to Zhao Zhen and said, "I am very grateful that the officials can take care of me. As for my errands, I can still handle them well."
When the servant is unable to handle the task properly, let the officials know and it will not be too late for the officials to reduce the number of tasks for the slave."
Zhao Zhen thought for a moment and nodded.
Chen Lin grinned when she saw this.
When he turned around and saw Kou Ji, his face was filled with anger.
Kou Ji looked calm and calm.
Kou Ji made an unexpected discovery.
He, Chen Lin, and Zhao Zhen formed a complete food chain.
Chen Lin could embarrass him, he could embarrass Zhao Zhen, and Zhao Zhen could embarrass Chen Lin.