I studied in modern times

Chapter 803: Mission to Lu Huiqing (1)

Afterwards, the king and his minister sat and fished for the whole morning.

The final result was that Zhao Xu only caught five fish.

As for Shen Kuo, Zhao Xu obviously discovered that he had caught fish more than once, but in the end, because Zhao Xu did not catch any fish, he pretended that it was an accident such as the fish getting unhooked.

Therefore, his harvest was one less than Zhao Xu's.

When Shen Kuo was leaving, Zhao Xu said to him, "Shen, my dear, next time you go fishing with me, you don't have to give in to me..."

Zhao Xu weighed the fishing rod and said, "Fishing is just a game for entertainment. There's no need to be so strict with the rules!"

Shen Kuo bowed his head and kowtowed again: "Yes! I will obey your command!"

Zhao Xu nodded, but he knew that the next time Shen Kuo came, he would still not dare to catch fish before him.

Shen Kuo does have some emotional intelligence.

But it was precisely for this reason that Zhao Xu wanted to talk to him, to show that he was open-minded and not the kind of person who would haggle over trivial matters.

After seeing Shen Kuo off, Zhao Xu took a look at the fish he had caught today.

They were all crucian carp and carp, so he ordered Feng Jing: "Feng Jing, send these fish to the imperial kitchen... I want to taste the fish I caught with my own hands..."

"promise!"

Zhao Xu nodded and ordered his men to put away the fishing rods.

He took the remaining bait and threw it into the inner pond in balls.

Just like every time he fished in modern times, his fishing trip ended.

Just ...

"I don't think I've ever experienced an explosion when fishing in modern times..." He muttered to himself, then shook his head slightly.

After throwing all the baits into the water, Wen Xunniang came forward with a basin of clean water and helped Zhao Xu wash his hands.

After washing and drying his hands, Zhao Xu said, "Let's go back to the palace!"

At noon that day, Zhao Xu had a fish feast.

The imperial chefs made three different dishes with the fish Zhao Xu caught.

Maybe it’s because of the fresh live fish, it tastes really good.

After finishing his meal, Zhao Xu took a nap as usual. When he woke up, Feng Jing came to report: "Everyone, Prime Minister Lu has arrived at the inner east gate according to the imperial order..."

"Yes!" Zhao Xu nodded and ordered: "Go and take my husband to the quiet room in the East Pavilion!"

In fact, Lu Huiqing's destination had been decided more than a month ago - to take over Zhao Xie's position and serve as the border commander in Xihe Road.

Therefore, his younger brother Lu Shengqing had already arrived at Qinfeng Road in advance to work with Ye Kangzhi, who had just come out of the shadow of "false accusation" not long ago.

The reason why Lu Huiqing's appointment has not been announced until now is mainly because Zhao Xie's memorial has not yet arrived in Beijing.

Zhao Xie was supposed to return to Beijing in early April.

But Zhao Xu let him stay in Xihe Road until now.

The main reason is that there are many things that need to be concluded on Xihe Road.

For example, the transaction with Liang Yimai, the diplomatic negotiations with Aligu, and the matter of the Jiewachou tribe coming down from the snowy plateau and accepting the enthronement of the Song Dynasty have not yet been finalized.

It is not a good idea to suddenly change the general at this time.

Not only would it cause trouble for Lu Huiqing in the future, it would also make Zhao Xie feel uncomfortable and might also cause complications.

It would be better to give Zhao Xie more time, let him take care of the final details and achieve success.

"No!" Feng Jing took the order and left.

Zhao Xu called Wen Xunniang and ordered her to prepare hot water and start bathing.

This was Zhao Xu's habit. He would bathe and change clothes before meeting with ministers alone.

After taking a bath and putting on new clothes, Zhao Xu, accompanied by Yan Yuan's entourage, came to the East Hall of Funing Palace and waited for Lu Huiqing.

At the same time, he also asked people to bring the sand table of Xihe Road to the quiet room and assemble it.

……

Led by Feng Jing, Lu Huiqing walked into the east hall of Funing Palace.

This is his first time here.

During the reign of the previous emperor, he had been to the Funing Palace, but the previous emperor preferred to meet ministers in the side hall of the Funing Palace.

At that time, Donghe was a restricted area for foreign officials.

Not to mention stepping in, there is no chance even to take a peek.

Standing in front of the quiet room, Lu Huiqing closed his eyes, let out a slight breath, then bowed and walked in.

Just like the legend says, this quiet room is not big, but it is decorated quite elegantly.

A light scent of incense permeates the nose.

The burly figures of the dragon riders appeared in sight. They stood like iron towers in front of the curtain on the south side of the quiet room, silently guarding the young emperor sitting inside.

On one side of the curtain, the shadow of a door can be vaguely seen.

Seeing this, Lu Huiqing was thoughtful. While he was observing, he bowed his head to the ground and said, "I, Huiqing, a scholar in the Zizheng Palace, respectfully wish His Majesty the Emperor good health!"

"Long live my Lord!" The curtain rose, and the young master appeared in it, and softly ordered: "Sir, please stand up and speak!"

"Feng Jing, quickly give Mr. Lu a seat and some tea!"

"promise!"

A chair was moved behind Lu Huiqing, and then a cup of steaming tea was brought to him.

Lu Huiqing took it, thanked him and sat down, then he took a sip of tea.

Rich milk flavor with sweetness.

Lu Huiqing pursed her lips and her brows relaxed.

Then I heard the young master say: "Since the last time I talked with my husband, I have been looking forward to talking with him again..."

"Today I finally got the chance."

"Your Majesty cares about me, and I am truly grateful!" Lu Huiqing said with his head down.

"I invite you to the palace this time to discuss something with you..." Lu Huiqing clearly felt that the young master's eyes were staring at him at this moment: "Ask you, do you want to stay in the court to assist in the administration? Or do you want to go out to govern?"

"Sir, you are my father's beloved minister, and also my right-hand man. I would like to hear your opinion on this matter..."

Lu Huiqing immediately stood up and kowtowed again: "I have received the grace of the late emperor's recognition and Your Majesty's perseverance, and have been gracious and forgiving of my mistakes... I have long since sworn to serve Your Majesty and the country with my life and my life!"

"Therefore, I will obey your Majesty's orders in everything!"

As he spoke, he bowed deeply.

Zhao Xu looked at his appearance and listened to his words, but in his heart, he didn't believe a single word he said.

no way.

Who called him Lu Huiqing?
A man who always likes to keep the initiative in his own hands.

An aggressive person.

In the eighth year of Yuanfeng, when Zhao Xu first ascended the throne, he directly led the troops, took the initiative to attack, and continued to implement the established tactics of disturbing farming.

Doesn't he know that people in the court have been replaced?

Do not!
He knows it very well!

Moreover, he has realized that the country's politics may need to change.

But he did not sit and wait for death. Instead, he chose to take the initiative and used the excuse of the previous emperor's decree to forcibly launch a war and use the war to bring the country back to the track he was familiar with.

This is Lu Huiqing!

A minister who was described as an extremely fierce minister by Zhao Xu in his previous life.

He is also a minister who is attacked by many people as the "contemporary Shang Yang and Han Feizi" - this is not a good thing to say!
For Confucianism, Legalism and tyranny are one and the same.

Therefore, attacking someone as Shang Yang or Han Feizi is not only to expel the person from his scholar-official origin, but also to label him as a heretic.

So... Zhao Xu knew that Lu Huiqing should have guessed Zhao Xu's arrangement for him.

but……

Zhao Xu rubbed his hands, then stood up and said softly, "Sir, please stand up and talk!"

After studying in modern China for ten years, Zhao Xu knew very well that what he needed was a talent like Lu Huiqing.

Because only Lu Huiqing has offended a lot of people, whether from the new party or the old party.

At the same time, only ministers with extremely radical ideas, extremely special thinking patterns, extremely courageous, and extremely wild work styles can help Zhao Xu break the current political situation.

Therefore, Zhao Xu walked directly to Lu Huiqing and ordered someone to bring a chair so that he could sit face to face with him.

This made Lu Huiqing flattered.

"His Majesty……"

"Hmm..." Zhao Xu looked at him and said, "Sir, I want to invite you to Xihe Road, transfer to the Grand Secretary of the Zizheng Palace, and serve as the General Manager of Xihe Lanhui Road, and concurrently as the Envoy for Agricultural Promotion and the Envoy for Observation and Disposal. You will be in charge of the military and political affairs inside and outside Xihe, suppress the Western bandits and Tubo, and also guard Xihe Road for me..."

As Lu Huiqing listened, her heart was beating fast.

Because, in the past, honorary titles such as "Encouraging Agricultural Affairs within the Territory" and "Observing and Handling within the Territory" were only given to prime ministers when they were on duty.

It was during Zhang Dun's southern expedition that the precedent of allowing non-prime ministers to concurrently serve as the envoy for agricultural promotion and the envoy for observation and disposal of the area under their jurisdiction was set.

Don’t underestimate them. These two titles were mostly honorary titles in the past.

But as far as Lu Huiqing knew, Zhang Dun relied on these two titles and the emperor's special decree to command the army on horseback and herd the people on foot in Guangxi.

Especially in the eight states of Jiaozhou, he could almost decide the life and death, honor and disgrace of all local officials.

Just like the Jiedushi of the Tang Dynasty!
And Lu Huiqing was well-known for making full use of every power and resource he got.

So he thought to himself: "Young Master, what you mean is..."

He recalled Zhang Dun's southern expedition, in which he conquered the eight states of Jiaozhou, and then regulated them and granted fiefdoms to local officials.

"Are you suggesting that I should follow Zhang Zihou's example after I arrive in Xihe?"

(End of this chapter)