The Jin army besieged the city, and the Song emperor’s daughter died

Chapter 134 Zongze resigns, everyone has their own agenda

Zongze's back ulcer has almost recovered.

But once this person gets older, if he undergoes surgery, even a minor debridement surgery, his vitality will be severely damaged.

Zongze felt that his body was really unable to bear the heavy trust from the government and build an ocean-going fleet.

After much deliberation, Zongze decided to resign from his official positions as Minister of War and Prefect of Kaifeng.

At the age of 67, his energy has been exhausted.

After careful consideration, Zhao Fujin agreed to his invitation.

However, Zhao Fujin felt that he did not have to hold important official positions, but he still had to shine for the Song Dynasty, so it was okay to become an official, but it was inappropriate to return to his roots.

Firstly, Yiwu is still a poor place, and the medical conditions are not comparable to those in Kaifeng. Secondly, Zhao Fujin is planning to open a new mansion called Yuanlaoyuan.

After that, all senior officials who contributed to the Song Dynasty could join the Senate.

The Senate does not serve as an administrative agency, but it can serve as a decision-making advisory body, accepting policy inquiries from the court and supervising its administration.

Although this function overlaps with that of the Yushitai, the supervision of these veteran ministers is much more intimidating than the Yushitai. After all, those who can join the Senate used to be people who held important positions and had no control over everything they were in charge of. Those things in three-thirds of an acre of land are clear.

"As the saying goes, an old man in a family is like a treasure. I would feel more at ease if you, the young officials in the court, would watch over and teach me."

Seeing Zhao Fujin's sincerity, Zongze no longer refused and went to prepare for the senate affairs with peace of mind.

Zongze's appointment to the official position was not a big deal at first. After all, he was an elderly man. However, the two positions that became vacant as a result, Kaifeng Fuyin and Minister of War, attracted the attention of all parties in the court, including Zhao Fujin himself. Headache.

Minister of War, this vacancy was one that I had promised to Han Shizhong at the time.

But now that he is leading the troops to garrison Taiyuan City, if he continues to hold the same position, he may not be able to take care of it.

But if you don't give it to him...

Zhao Fujin felt that he really couldn't draw any more cakes for Han Shizhong.

So I sent a letter to Taiyuan: "You choose Taiyuan General and Minister of War. It is impossible to hold both positions concurrently."

After Han Shizhong saw the letter, he was in a good mood. He took the letter and shouted in front of Liang Hongyu: "See, the officials are still thinking about me."

Seeing that her husband had this opportunity, Liang Hongyu was also happy from the bottom of her heart: "How can your husband make a decision?"

Han Shizhong shook his head and smiled bitterly.

On the one hand, he is still eager to kill the enemy in front of the battle and lead the troops in battle. On the other hand, the position of Minister of War is really tempting.

"If I leave Taiyuan and return to Beijing to take up my post, what will happen to Taiyuan?"

Liang Hongyu pouted: "There are so many good generals in the Song Dynasty, but they can't move without you?"

Han Shizhong was not convinced. Although there were many generals in the Song Dynasty, there were really only a few that Han Shizhong could like.

"Yue Fei is pretty good. The officials handed over to him the tens of thousands of troops on Fan Qiong's East Road. He has done a good job in the past few months. He changed his duties to carry the Wei Army, and Yang Zaixing also picked up from the Xiang Army. He has been trained quite well in the past few months."

"But that Yue Fei is a cucumber after all..." Han Shizhong muttered: "Let him take charge of Taiyuan's defense, isn't it a bit childish?"

Liang Hongyu chuckled and said, "I think it's silly, so I'd better not become a minister of the Ministry of War."

"You also think Taiyuan can't live without me, Han Shizhong?" Han Shizhong raised his head proudly.

Liang Hongyu snorted: "No, I think with your brain, you can't stay in the court."

Han Shizhong was stunned: "Why do you say that?"

Liang Hongyu put down her sewing and asked seriously: "Why did the officials let Yue Fei come to Taiyuan?"

"It's not official. Yue Fei was recommended to me by Zong Shilang."

Liang Hongyu glanced at her mouth and said, "Chun Xia came to serve as matchmaker for Yue Fei. Was it arranged by Zong Shilang?"

Han Shizhong thought, yes, no matter how favored Zongze was, he would never be able to use the official's personal maid.

"Think about it again. Before the officials executed Fan Qiong, they asked you to bring someone to the capital. Why did they ask you to bring Yue Fei with you? Is it because they were afraid that you wouldn't be able to defeat Fan Qiong in a single fight?" Han Shizhong said disdainfully: "Then Fan Qiong is not just for me, but for her husband." Madam, if you do it to him, it’s like chopping melons and vegetables.”

"In that case, why did the officials name Yue Fei?"

Han Shizhong frowned and thought: "The officials intend to let Yue Fei take over the Jingdong Road Ma Army?"

Liang Hongyu nodded and smiled: "You have figured it out. The official family is promoting Yue Fei overtly and covertly."

"Hmph, then why don't the officials let him be the Minister of War? It means that in the hearts of the officials, I, Han Shizhong, is more important than Yue Fei. I have the merit of following the dragon."

After hearing this, Liang Hongyu slapped Han Shizhong and said angrily: "From now on, just understand it in your heart, but don't keep talking about it. If you are labeled as a proud arrogant by the officials, you are wearing it." Are you up?"

"As long as it's not green, I can afford to wear any hat!" Han Shizhong smirked and put his arms around Liang Hongyu's waist: "It's getting late, go to bed early, and tomorrow I'll go try to see how much Yue Fei weighs. , let’s see if Taiyuan can be handed over to him.”

With that said, blow out the candles.

Moonlight poured into the room, the bed curtains shook, and there were murmurings.

Half an hour later, Han Shizhong let out a long sigh of satisfaction. Liang Hongyu lay obediently in Han Shizhong's arms and whispered, "Has your husband decided to return to Beijing to take up his post?"

Han Shizhong sighed: "Hey, if there is no problem on the road between Taiyuan and Hedong, I can still be the husband of this Minister of War."

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In Longde Palace, Emperor Daojun, who had just taken the "elixir", felt refreshed.

Zhao Fujin asked military doctor Qian Yi to make a large-sized Liuwei Dihuang Pill for this elixir, which he used to treat his father's health.

Forced Wang Zhao Huan to sit on one side, seeing that his father was in a good mood, he asked tentatively: "My sister wants to set up the Senate, does father know?"

Emperor Daojun closed his eyes slightly and said with a smile: "Fu Jin's skills are still good."

Zhao Huan was puzzled: "Isn't this just a pension for officials who have reached official positions?"

Emperor Daojun sneered: "You can only see the first floor."

"Is there any other purpose?"

Emperor Daojun sighed softly: "Once these important officials of the imperial court return to their hometowns, they will be figures who can influence the governance of a party. Although they no longer have official status, they will definitely gather a group of people who cling to them. Over time, they will become A local emperor, this force should not be underestimated. Although we, the Song Dynasty, have no influence, we still need to take precautions. Fu Jin raised these people in the Senate and kept them by his side. What a good trick."

"Oh..." Zhao Huan raised his voice: "My sister is really talented."

Emperor Daojun glanced at Zhao Heng: "You come tonight..."

"Zongze has taken up his official post as governor of Kaifeng Prefecture..."

"Do you have an idea?"

Zhao Huan waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, Erchen is fine now, but Brother Ninth... sent a letter to Erchen, and he seems to be very interested in Kaifeng Prefecture Yin."

Emperor Daojun was startled, and his expression became serious: "Tell Prince Kang, don't make any plans. It would be fine if Kaifeng Prefecture Yin is an ordinary person, but if he is a member of the royal family, do you know what that means?"

"Chu Jun?"

Emperor Daojun snorted coldly and stopped talking.

Zhao Huan scratched his head: "Yes, my sister is the king, and the matter of the future heir apparent..."

Zhao Huan paused. Seeing that Emperor Daojun did not respond, Nuonuo said: "I heard that my sister called a dog Prince... I thought that if my sister really doesn't want to get married and has no heirs, she might as well let Prince Kang." …”

Emperor Daojun looked at Zhao Huan with a smile: "Do you want to test the waters with King Kang?"

Zhao Huan was so confused by Emperor Daojun that he was embarrassed and didn't know how to answer the question.

Emperor Daojun stood up and sighed: "In seven years, my father will ascend. Before ascending, he still has to pave the way for the descendants of the Zhao family. Not to mention that Fu Jin does not want to get married, even if he has children, it is not the Zhao family." of."

(End of this chapter)