Zhao Ding's rise to the top was unexpected and reasonable.
The so-called "reasonable" refers to the fact that Zhao Ding's qualifications, official position, and age are very confident. As the oldest of the few people who fled Jingkang in the past (Zhao Ding, Zhang Jun, and Hu Yin), Zhao Yuanzhen
As early as in Huaishang, he was one of the first batch of confidants recruited by Zhao Guan's family, and he was promoted to the Huainan two-way transfer envoy early and became one of the local officials... This position is basically second only to several envoys.
In fact, considering Lu Yihao's unscrupulousness, the sudden retirement of Xu Jingheng and Mr. Xu, and Li Gang's being lightly hanged by the officials again, Hu Yin, Liu Ziyu, Xiaolin Xueshi and other potential candidates for the officials were left in Kansai.
At that time, everyone realized that among the three prime ministers and assistants, Zhao Ding of Huainan must have a position.
But, as the saying goes, unexpected.
It is obvious that the Zhao Guan family wants to arrange marriages in person, and the person they use must at least be involved with the official family after he ascends the throne, which is the so-called "official confidant". From this perspective, Zhang Jun's personal relationship with the official family must be
Undoubtedly, he is much closer than Zhao Ding... Therefore, the night before, many people thought that Zhang Jun would be the prime minister of the capital, and Zhao Ding would be the privy envoy or even deputy prime minister. However, they did not expect that in the end they would be silent and distant
Zhao Ding, who is thousands of miles away, takes the lead.
Of course, for a smart person like Wan Qixi, even if he didn't know about the little brother Hu Yin getting in between the two 'Tai Xue brothers', he still had some guesses - no matter what
, officials all need to have a provincial prime minister who can do things well and has rich experience at the bottom. Before, it was Xu Jingheng, and now it is naturally Zhao Ding.
As for Liu Ji, frankly speaking, in the abnormal situation before, no one could be sure whether he was a real capable official or a fake one. What's more, in terms of relationship, Mr. Liu was a little far away from the official family after all. Relatively speaking,
, Zhao Ding, who had come into the eyes of the officials for resettling Huaibei refugees in Huainan and had worked diligently in Huainan for several years to ensure the supply of wealth, seemed much more reliable.
As for this kind of thing, to put it nicely, it means that Zhao Guan’s family puts official affairs first and appoints people on their merits. To put it crudely, it means that Zhao Guan’s family has no experience and feels guilty here!
Of course, it's a good thing after all... If the leader doesn't use his confidants indiscriminately, can it still be a bad thing?
"Who is the Korean envoy?"
There was no military parade or ceremony this time, and the last imperial camp troops simply stopped at the Yue Terrace in the west of the city. Zhao Jiu simply led the imperial camp troops straight into the city. After entering the city, they could not rest in the harem. This official
Then he gathered all the officials in Wende Hall and inquired about the previous matters in the city.
Lu Haowen was already older and had always had a calm personality. After becoming the Prime Minister this time, I don't know whether it was an act or for real, but he became much calmer than before. When he heard the words, he just stood in awe and said nothing.
And soon, seeing Lu Haowen, the prime minister, and Zhang Jun, the newly arrived Privy Council envoy, both knowing the rules of the Privy Council, they were speechless. Zhu Shengfei, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and faced each other with cupped hands: "Report to Your Majesty, I am here to call you Zheng Zhichang.
The Hanlin scholars in Goryeo know how to make imperial edicts and have excellent literary talent... I wonder if Your Majesty wants to summon him? When will he be summoned?"
"Not Kim Fushi?" Zhao Jiu in the throne room frowned slightly. "Does this person belong to the Kaijing Liangban or the Pyongyang Liangban in Goryeo? To the Golden Lord and the War Lord?"
Zhu Shengfei was speechless for a moment, and then he raised his hand and said: "So that the officials will know that this person has always been accompanied by Wang Lunguan, the young minister of Honglu Temple. The so-called "two classes in Beijing" and "two classes in Pyongyang" are actually unknown to the officials, but before the official
The family was victorious, so he came across the sea in a hurry, but he wrote a series of poems praising the officials' prowess, and the poems were indeed good... I think he should be the one who fought against Jin."
This answer was obviously wrong, but as the Minister of Rites, he knew that this level was considered qualified, so Zhao Jiu did not pursue him. Instead, he nodded, and then asked directly from the throne: "Where is Wang Lun?"
Wang Lun, the young minister of Honglu Temple who had been prepared for a long time, immediately came out and bowed his head to say: "Reporting to your majesty, this person belongs to Xijing Liangban, Monk Miaoqing's party, and has always been in charge of the battle. Monk Miaoqing is in the Goryeo court.
A serious ally is one of Kim Fu-shi’s biggest political opponents in Goryeo right now..."
At this point, Wang Lun paused for a moment, and then carefully added: "This person and Kim Fu-shi are not only political enemies, but also rivals in the Korean literary world. They have deep public and private grievances."
"There is still something wrong." Zhao Jiu frowned more and more: "Last time you said that Jin Fushi was obsessed with big things. Song was strong and he followed Song, Jin was strong and he followed Jin. If there was a slight recurrence, he would wait and see and adjust in time. On the contrary, Monk Miaoqing of Xijing
The one party is not clear-headed and intends to expand the power of the two groups in Xijing and Pyongyang by attacking gold, so it is fighting against gold... Then why does this Zheng Zhichang, since he is a member of the Miaoqing monks' party, come to 'make trouble'?"
"So that the officials will know." Wang Lun quickly explained. "Zheng Zhi Changzheng, a civil servant, formed a party with Monk Miaoqing because they are both based in Pyongyang, the capital of Goryeo, and are opposed to the two groups in Kaijing. It is impossible not to be in the same party.
But when it comes to specific opinions, they are still different..."
When it came to this, not only Zhao Jiu understood it, but even His Highness Song Chen, who had experienced decades of struggle between the old and new parties, also suddenly understood.
"I understand." Zhao Jiu suddenly smiled. "This is a person who was wrapped up in the war because of political disputes. He only took the fight because Jin Fushi didn't take the lead... But in this way, this person has both big things and a big problem.
Wouldn't it be more beneficial to us than Kim Pushi to fight the main battle?"
Wang Lun hesitated for a moment, and then said cautiously: "Guan family, this person and Jin Fushi were in Korea, and they have always had some opinions..."
Zhao Jiu laughed more and more: "If you have anything to say, just say it. What's your explanation?"
"It is said that Jin Fushi got his name because he admired the Dasu scholars, but his official work was very similar to that of King Shu. Zheng Zhichang, who was constantly arguing with the party, was not like Sima Wen Gong, but more like the Dasu scholars...
"
Zhao Jiu laughed three times: "Are you trying to say that this person is a political waste, and it may not be useful if you mess around with him?"
"The key is that it is difficult for us to really exert force on Goryeo at this time..." Seeing many ministers around him looking sideways, Wang Lun quickly skipped the topic.
"How can we really exert force?" Zhao Jiu kept asking.
"If the land of Qilu can be restored and the sea is smooth, we can do more things." Wang Lun told him frankly.
Zhao Jiu nodded, but simply made a decision: "No matter what, we still need to do something, and we should also spend some time on Goryeo. After all, this is the only country behind the Jin Kingdom that we can contact at the moment.
, and it is a country thousands of miles away. Regarding this person, I have some opinions that are different from Wang Shaoqing. I think that since this person is so related to Jin Fushi, then the force used on this person is the same as the force used on Jin Fushi. In other words,
Even if that generation is no longer confused in the future, they can still make money from Jin Fushi with all their efforts..."
Many people in the palace nodded one after another. In terms of the domestic situation of Goryeo, these people may not be as good as Wang Lun, but when it comes to these political skills, these people are much better than Wang Lun. But at the same time, there are still many people
Frowning.
"Zhu Shengfei, the Minister of Rites, Zhai Ruwen, the minister of Honglu Temple, and Wang Lun, the young minister of Honglu Temple." Zhao Jiu ordered sternly. "Please treat this Dasu scholar from Goryeo well and treat him with super-level treatment. You, the great minister of the country,
Zhengqing went to accompany him to compose poems and drink wine, making him feel at home. Then he told him clearly that I hate Jin Fushi, but I like Zheng Zhichang's poems. I will prepare additional rewards, and finally prepare a formal banquet. I really want to summon him in person.
Reward him... Don't be reluctant to spend money, and don't feel arrogant. As long as it can make the Jin people die a few more times, or if it really drags down one or two Jin people during the Northern Expedition, it will be worth ten thousand dollars.
, not to mention that if we really go straight to Huanglong, we can get back as much money as we want!"
Everyone heard the words and had different expressions.
Some people nodded repeatedly, some were thoughtful, some expressions did not change at all, and some people frowned.
By the way, the Goryeo issue can certainly be important, because as Zhao Guanjia said, Goryeo is the only powerful country thousands of miles away that the Song Dynasty can contact and can see with the naked eye, and can have a substantial containment effect on the Jin people in a certain future.
After experiencing six or seven years of war, everyone understands that as long as the Jin people are involved, everything is worth it.
But the problem is that the Zhao Guan family's blatant "coaxing" and "using" the Korean envoys, as well as their words of "taking it back" in the future, sound wrong.
Especially at this moment, all the civil and military officials are attending the ceremony grandly, and they are still in the solemn Hall of Wende.
Therefore, a considerable number of moral gentlemen cannot help but feel worried and uncomfortable.
In fact, in the past, these people would have come out to remonstrate a long time ago, because they are truly moral gentlemen, and they really feel that something is wrong, and they are indeed not afraid of the king's wrath... But the problem is that when these people think of Fengheng
In Henan University, the most honorable Emperor Taishang Daojun abandoned the country twice and ended up as a virtuous man. But now this utilitarian emperor who talks about profit and loss and is not at all honorable is the man who can truly recreate the Song Dynasty.
, then it would be hard to open your mouth and unable to keep up.
If he really comes out to dissuade the emperor, do you think it will be uncomfortable for you if this official directly throws the Taishang Daojun away?
Therefore, although Li Guang, the Imperial Censor, Zhu Shengfei, the Minister of Rites, and others felt uncomfortable, they still endured it. Zhu Shengfei had no choice but to step forward to receive the order and do such a disgraceful thing.
"Okay." After Zhao Jiu finished talking about the Korean envoy, he didn't stop at all, but asked about another important matter. "What happened when Nianhan arrived at Daming Mansion?"
At this time, many people in the palace looked at each other, but shook their heads, and no one could answer.
After waiting for a long time, I was still responsible for the old responsibilities, so I had no choice but to come out and say a few words: "The officials and ministers really don't know what is going on, so they can only make rough guesses..."
"It's okay to speculate." Zhao Jiu smiled and said, "It's such a big thing, you can't even speculate about it, right?"
"The ministers and others are discussing." Chen Gui responded slightly after hearing this. "Nianhan suddenly came to Damingfu after the defeat in the Yaoshan Battle. In fact, it was not to deal with Tokyo, but to control the troops and horses of Damingfu to deal with Yanjing.
To the north, the leader of the Jin Kingdom, Wu Qimai, and the eldest prince, Wanyan Onben."
Zhao Jiu nodded, this was actually the result of the Kansai civil and military discussion.
You must know that in the Battle of Yaoshan, the Jin Army suffered heavy losses, but due to the encirclement and annihilation of Wanyan Wushu's reinforcements, the losses of the West Route Army in Nianhan may not be as much as those of the East Route Army... But the problem is that from the highest level,
Generally speaking, Nianhan, as the Prime Minister of the country, was the highest-level leader of this battle and was ultimately responsible for the defeat of this battle.
The defeat of this battle and the death of Lou Shi in the battle caused a large-scale loss of his Nianhan's political prestige. This was the most serious difficulty for this powerful minister of the Jin Kingdom at the moment, especially since he had staged a forced-conquer drama before... After Lou Shi's defeat, some
The matter was no longer a secret. The Zhao and Song dynasties had long known the whole story from the Goryeo envoys and the Han fugitives from Hebei.
In other words, after this battle, Wanyan Nianhan had lost his dignity in the political game on the table, and had to resort to seizing military power, which was very effective, but extremely corrupt, and even seemed to be a bit clumsy.
means to continue to maintain their authority.
There is a saying that Nianhan suddenly went south to Daming Mansion, suppressed the cowardly Ta La, and seized the military power of Daming Mansion. From the internal effect, it was indeed a coup, even a stroke of genius. But from an external perspective, it was
There is no doubt that the internal contradictions in the Jin Kingdom were exposed.
"In that case, cast stones to ask for directions...or try to scare the snake away!" The ministers discussed for a while and all had similar views. Zhao Jiu thought for a moment and made an immediate decision. "Let Zhang Rong take the old path of the Yellow River and send the message directly.
Daming Mansion, blame Nianhan! Ask him to quickly return the envoy (Han Xiaozhou) he had detained before, and then surrender within a time limit! Otherwise, I will turn Daming Mansion into the second Yaoshan!"
Many people hesitated for a moment.
"It's just to arouse the enemy..." Zhao Jiu quickly explained. "It's just to tease him. The biggest hope is to add fuel to the internal situation of the Jin Kingdom. It's not really about sending troops."
Chen Gui and others were relieved.
After all, these people can't help but panic. Since ancient times, there have been many emperors who disappeared after winning a battle, and some who were immediately killed and their country was destroyed!
Of course, Zhao Jiu also realized this and couldn't help but say a few more words: "You don't have to worry, gentlemen. Although Yaoshan won, it was extremely dangerous. After this battle, not only did I not underestimate the enemy, but I was a little afraid. Before the battle, I was determined
Liu Ziyu, who persuaded me to hold on, received rewards, military exploits, and became a strategic envoy, which is already my wish... And I can say it again today, after experiencing this battle, I really can't imagine our soldiers and horses.
How can we face the Jin army's cavalry on the Hebei plain? We must conserve our energy and work step by step to destroy the Jin people."
Only then did everyone in the palace feel completely relieved.
After all, Zhao Jiu had just returned from a long journey, so after asking two questions that could no longer be postponed, he asked about the process of institutionalizing the Sanshefa, gave some instructions to the ministers, and finally announced the dissolution of this organization.
'Welcome'.
But everyone dispersed, and the prime minister Lu Haowen, who did not participate in the discussion during the whole process, was invited to the harem alone by the chief commander Lan Gui.
In this regard, the ministers had no words... After all, he was the prime minister, with a transcendent status, and it was not a sensitive period at this time. The position of the prime minister had been handed down, and there were no allusions to single-handedly and against each other.
It's nothing more than a routine question for officials to express their kindness to senior and important ministers.
And sure enough, when everyone dispersed, Zhao Jiu was waiting in the small pavilion of the harem. When he saw Lu Haowen, he stood up to greet him and asked directly outside the pavilion: "Ms. Lu, why do I always feel that the atmosphere in the palace is not right today?"
"When I reported it back to the officials, I thought it had multiple causes."
It was a crisp autumn day. Lu Haowen's eyes moved over the yellow flowers around the pavilion, and then he raised his head slightly. He saw a row of wild geese above his head walking south. The prime minister raised his head and thought about it seriously, but unexpectedly did not hesitate.
"A story about the official's victory over Yaoshan and his return from shooting a vulture shocked the country, and the civil and military officials were in awe. Although several months had passed, the official in Kansai had already adapted to it, but for the civil and military officials in Tokyo, it was the postwar period.
It’s the first time I meet an official, so I can’t help but feel a little nervous..."
Even though Zhao Jiu knew he shouldn't get carried away, he couldn't help but smile and nodded.
"Secondly, the officials have made a large-scale change of prime ministers, and there is no doubt that they intend to reform the political situation. They don't know the officials' intentions, so they can't help but wait and see." Lu Hao asked, taking his time and clasping his hands to each other.
Zhao Jiu was thoughtful and his smile faded somewhat.
"Three things," Lu Haowen sighed slightly. "Officials should not analyze the matter of the Goryeo envoy and Nianhan in public in the court today... it is inappropriate."
Zhao Jiu finally frowned: "Of course I know that these things are too careless, but it concerns the enemy and ourselves. Isn't it wrong to use military tactics to deal with each other?"
"I didn't say that the official's handling of these two matters was wrong." Lu Haowen remained calm. "But since it concerns the enemy and ourselves, why can't we summon the prime minister, the Privy Council, and the generals in the imperial camp to discuss it alone? The official, Jin
People are cruel and barbaric, and everyone in the country knows it. In this extraordinary world, the ministers and others do not require officials to be saints, but even if they are emperors, they are as important as Mount Tai.
...and today it must be both civil and military, and it must be listed in the Wende Hall!"
Zhao Jiu fell silent, and Lu Haowen also stood with his hands tied, silent. Lan Gui had already begun to count his heartbeats, but after counting to a hundred, Zhao Guanjia finally spoke: "What Lu Xianggong said is absolutely true.
I'm in a hurry!"
Lu Haowen looked calm, but Lan Gui was obviously relieved first.
"Is there anything else going on with the official family?" Lu Haowen nodded and continued to inquire.
Zhao Jiu hesitated for a moment, but he was honest: "I originally wanted to tell Mr. Lu some old things, but as Mr. Lu reminded me, I was a little too impatient. Let's talk about it in two days..."
Lu Haowen finally stopped laughing, but took two steps back and bowed his hands: "The officials have worked hard to stabilize the country and have been gone for half a year. It's time to rest early."
Zhao Jiu said no more, but directly sent the other party out of the harem area, and asked Lan Gui to follow him. Just when he turned around, he saw Feng Yi waiting behind him early.
"Did Concubine Pan send you here?" Zhao Jiu came up to ask.
"Yes." Feng Yi bowed his head.
"Is it Concubine Pan who arranged all the chrysanthemums beside the pavilion?" Zhao Jiu continued to stand and face each other.
"It was Mrs. Pan who gave me the gift." Feng Yi responded immediately. "But it was not with public money. It was sent by the family members of wealthy families and dignitaries who returned to Yangzhou... They came to the palace to pay homage to Mrs. Pan, and when they saw this
It was ruined, so he took the initiative to collect money and sent many flowers and furniture to the palace."
Zhao Jiu nodded: "I am going to see Pan Fei now. I will accompany her from now until tomorrow. But before I go out to do things tomorrow, you must send back all the things you have given me. Whoever dares not to accept it will be punished by you."
Carry it to his home in person... Do you understand?"
Feng Yi was startled for a moment, then nodded immediately.
"That's right." Zhao Jiu turned around and walked a few steps before looking back. "Don't touch the furnishings in Concubine Pan's house... You might as well go to Concubine Wu's house to ask for money and give the price to those people at a discount! Tell Wu Guozhang,
Just say that I don’t take his money in vain. The ‘Lanqiao Fengyue’ brewed by his family will be the national wine from now on. From the moment I entertain the Korean envoys, I will use his wine.”
Feng Yi was startled again. It took him a long time to turn the corner, and then nodded, but Zhao Guan's family had already walked away with his hands behind his back.
ps: Lanqiao Fengyue is indeed the brand wine of Wu Yu’s family in history... The Song Dynasty’s wine franchise lies in the monopoly of distiller’s yeast. Anyone can make their own wine after buying the distiller’s yeast. It was at that time that dignitaries brewed their own wine and formed a brand.
A strong proof of the developed commodity economy... During the Huizong period, the trend was the most prosperous, and the number of wine brands was the most, but it was basically destroyed by Jingkang. After the Southern Song Dynasty, it was rare, but Lanqiao Fengyue still appeared, which shows the financial resources and power of the 'Pearl Wu' family