The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 1038 Dongting Layout
Just before Zhao Dongting let Yunjing go to bed, he had to explain a few words to Yue Wu.

It's no small matter for this girl to be jealous.

Zhao Dongting didn't want to see her sneak out of the palace again.

He told Le Wu that when Xiao Yulin came to Changsha later, he would personally talk to Xiao Yulin about this matter, and then formally accepted her as his concubine.

This only made De Lewu's face rosy, and there was nothing unpleasant in his heart.

The next day.

Zhao Dongting woke up refreshed.

Yunjing was still sleeping soundly on the bed, her hair was disheveled, but she looked even more beautiful.

Zhao Dongting tiptoed around and didn't wake her up.After letting the maid get dressed, she went straight to the imperial study.

At this time, the sky was still slightly bright.

Eunuch Liu is already waiting in the imperial study.

As soon as Zhao Dongting entered the imperial study, he said to Eunuch Liu: "Eunuch, bring breakfast. In addition, go to announce Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang to enter the palace."

Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang performed extremely well on Guangnan West Road, and now he is eager to see these two brothers.

This time, the two brothers really gave him face.

Zhao Dongting didn't mind rewarding the two of them first.

Now the wars in the southern and western borders of the Great Song Dynasty have come to an end, and the situation in the northern borders is almost clear.Rewarding the two now can somewhat cheer up the soldiers everywhere.

He Zhao Dongting is not the kind of person who does not reward for meritorious service.

First of all, he rewarded Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang brothers, and wanted to show it to the generals from all over the world.

Presumably, as long as the war is over, there will be countless new stars rising in the Song Dynasty.

Soon, a eunuch came in with breakfast.

Zhao Dongting had his meal in the imperial study.

After a while, the two brothers Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang were also brought over by Eunuch Liu.

As soon as they entered the imperial study, the two brothers knelt down on the ground, "My ministers Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang kowtowed to the emperor, long live the emperor..."

Zhao Dongting got up himself and helped the two brothers up, and said with a smile: "This time, you two brothers have made great contributions to Guangnan West Road, you have worked hard."

The two brothers just hurriedly handed over their hands, "I dare not take the credit."

Zhao Dongting said: "Why don't you dare to take credit for this? If it's yours, it's yours. There's no need to be so modest."

As he said that, he showed a playful smile, and said softly: "I heard that when you returned to the imperial city yesterday two days ago, it caused quite a stir. Countless ladies in the imperial city came to welcome you at the top of the city. Did you see that you liked it?" Girl?"

Brothers Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang chatted.They didn't dare to look at it at all.

Zhao Dongting didn't ask any more questions, and patted his brother's shoulders, "Whenever you find a girl you like, I will marry you."

This matter was actually nothing to Zhao Dongting, but when it fell into the ears of Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang, it made them both grateful.

This is the king's favor.Speaking of it, it is the same reason that shaking hands with the people casually by those high officials can also make the people feel honored.

"Give a seat."

Asking the eunuch to grant seats to brothers Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang, Zhao Dongting also returned to the bed and sat down.

His eyes were still looking at the two brothers, with a continuous smile, he said slowly: "You defeated the [-] Yue Li army in Yongzhou, and joined forces with Liu Hongyi to defeat the Dali army. All of the military achievements have been made by Liu Hongyi." I saw in the good news written to me that the performance of the two of you on this trip really surprised even me! Even if I went in person, I might not be able to do better than you two brothers."

The smile on Zhao Dongting's face became wider and wider, "It seems that you have stayed by my side for a long time, and you have learned almost everything you need to learn. I want to ask you two here because I want to Serving in the army, I still want to be sent to other places as an official, or continue to be an official in this imperial city. But it is agreed that it is impossible to continue to stay by my side and become a small yellow door. This has to be spread, and everyone in the world They will say that I will not be rewarded for my merits.”

Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang really had such thoughts, they were about to open their mouths, but when they heard what Zhao Dongting said, they had to swallow the words in their stomachs again.

The time spent serving Zhao Dongting in the Imperial Study Room was not easy, but very fulfilling.The two brothers also enjoyed that time.

But Zhao Dongting has said so, it is obvious that they will never stay in the palace.

Brothers Zhu Haiwang and Zhu Hecong looked at each other.

Then Zhu Hecong took the lead and said, "Your Majesty, I want to stay in the imperial city as an official."

Zhu Haiwang continued: "I want to serve in the army."

They actually discussed this matter last night.Because Eunuch Liu said when he delivered the decree yesterday that when the emperor returns to the palace, they will be rewarded separately.

Zhu Hecong is the eldest brother, and he stayed in the imperial city probably because he wanted to serve his parents in the future.As the younger brother, Zhu Haiwang can chase his dreams.

During the time of fighting on Guangnan West Road, he was full of enthusiasm, and he still remembers it in his heart.

Zhao Dongting was not surprised when he heard the two brothers say that, but just lightly tapped his fingers on the table and pondered.

After a few minutes, he said to Zhu Hecong: "Since you want to stay in the court as an official, how about going to be a servant under Chen Shangshu of the Finance Department?"

Zhu Hecong fell to his knees on the ground, "My minister, Zhu Hecong, thank the Lord for your kindness!"

This was far beyond his expectations.

The servant is the deputy of Shangshu, and he can be regarded as an official with real power in the court.Not to mention an important department like the finance department.

He never thought that the emperor would promote him like this.

How many levels has he jumped to be directly promoted from Xiao Huangmen to be the Minister of the Finance Department!
Zhao Dongting nodded, "It's better to learn from Chen Shangshu, don't let me down."

Then he looked at Zhu Haiwang again and asked, "Haiwang, if I send you to Dali, would you be willing?"

Zhu Haiwang was slightly taken aback, "The emperor asked the humble officials to lead the army to attack Dali?"

Zhao Dongting shook his head with a smile, "No, now Dali is empty, and it is enough for Commander Liu and others to destroy Dali. I plan to set up the Dali Military Region in Dali after I take Dali, to suppress those tribes in Dali for me. You If you don't think Dali is remote, I would like to let you go to the Dali Military Region to serve as an army commander first, what do you think?"

Immediately, Zhu Haiwang's eyes were filled with unstoppable joy, and he also quickly knelt down: "My minister, Zhu Haiwang, thank the Lord for your kindness!"

He was naturally also overjoyed.

Zhao Dongting's reward for him was no less than that for Zhu Hecong.

Although Dali is located in a remote place, as long as you can serve as a general in the army, what is it?
With Zhu Hecong taking care of his family, Zhu Haiwang didn't care where he worked.

"Ah."

Seeing that the two brothers were so satisfied, Zhao Dongting was also happy, "Then I will send someone to issue an edict, He Cong, you can work in the Finance Department tomorrow, and Hai Wang, you can rest at home first. By the way, He Cong, you used to work in the finance department, so today you will visit Chen Shangshu, bring more gifts, and learn a lot from him."

"My minister knows."

Zhu Hecong quickly agreed.

Not long after that, the two brothers left the imperial study room with happy faces.

Only Eunuch Liu and Zhao Dongting remained in the imperial study.

Eunuch Liu didn't ask Zhao Dongting anything, but he was also feeling emotional, "The Zhu family is going to make a sensation in the court. After a while, the Zhu family will definitely become a new nobleman in the court..."

Although Zhao Dongting only granted Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang temporary appointments as Minister of Finance and Commander of the First Army of the Dali Military Region respectively, he has been serving Zhao Dongting for a long time, so it can be seen that Zhao Dongting is making arrangements.

Chen Jianghan has passed the age of retiring to the second line.

In the army, many generals are doing the same.

How could it be possible for Zhu Hecong and Zhu Haiwang's official careers to stop at servants and army commanders in the future?

I just don't know if the emperor's intention is to make the Zhu family rise up and balance the forces in the court such as the Su family, Wen family, and Lu family.

On this point, Zhao Dongting didn't say anything, and Eunuch Liu didn't dare to ask more.

Before you know it, the time is approaching noon.

A eunuch hurried into the imperial study with a letter and reported to Zhao Dongting: "Your Majesty, there is a good report from Fuzhou."

Zhao Dongting, who was reading a book, immediately showed a smile on his face, "It's finally here."

Then he got up and took Huang Hua's Fuzhou victory report from the eunuch.

From this, he also had an understanding of the entire process of the Battle of Fuzhou.

Generals like Huang Hua, Gao Tianzong, and Che Hongyu are all men of great merit.Then there are Lu Yingcai, Liu Xikang, Diabolo and others, they must also be rewarded.

A thought arose spontaneously in Zhao Dongting's heart.

(End of this chapter)