Yi Song

Chapter 283 Fighting but not breaking

The first auspicious day calculated by Qin Tianjian was the sixth day of August in the second year of Xuanhe.

too long!
Liu Guozhang and Lin Lingsu secretly colluded, and Qin Tianjian quickly calculated that the sixth day of March in the second year of Xuanhe was the best auspicious day.

There are still more than three months to go, so there is still time.

The wedding was arranged by the Ministry of Etiquette and the Chief of Yan State Palace, Shi Murong Yewang.

Liu Guozhang spent more time and energy on sorting out the current government affairs. Under the pretext of organizing a wedding, he secretly convened meetings with members of his own forces in batches.

"The wedding date of the Duke and the Princess is fixed, and all the noble people in the court suddenly went crazy." Zhang Zeduan said, "Speaking of the ancestral system, the Prince Consort can only be given false ranks and cannot be dispatched."

"I know these people, and many of them have received money." Yu Wenxuanzhong played with the folding fan in his hand, shaking his head and said, "What are the ancestral methods? During the reign of Emperor Taizu, there were still consorts who led troops to guard the border. . Can the ancestral method be greater than these two? "

This is also true.

Taizu Taizong was in the period of establishing a country and bringing peace to the world. Most of the princes-in-law came from martial arts families and helped their father-in-law lead troops in wars. It was normal.

Until the Renzong period, it was a foregone conclusion that the emphasis on civil affairs and the neglect of military affairs was established, and the scholar-bureaucrats had complete control over the government. While suppressing Wu Xun's forces, he also dealt with the consort and relatives.

Now it seems that it couldn't be wiser. Now our voices are louder, and no one can compare with us. Several newspapers regularly reported on the stories of the princes-in-law who led troops to fight during the reign of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong.

Master Lin has a disciple who is good at making elixirs. It's better to ask him to refine an elixir and find a way to coax Zheng Juzhong to eat it. "

"Zheng Juzhong has the support of saints, and he is the son-in-law of Wang Wengong (Wang Gui). He is quite famous among the literary scholars. He is one of the masterminds behind this Qingliu attack. It is because of his support that these Only Qingliu dares to be so arrogant.

"It works!" Liu Guozhang said without any hesitation.

Changsun Mo, who was sitting at the bottom of the table, said excitedly: "I still don't understand how the Duke invested huge sums of money and spent countless manpower and material resources on establishing several newspapers and periodicals.

"Wang Fu?" Changsun Mo was shocked.

"Zheng Juzhong is the Dazai. Once he leaves, who will we put in the position?" Zhang Zeduan asked.

Only give false orders and do not send out orders.

I go my own way without repentance. "

But if it really comes down to it, you have the ancestral method, and I also have the ancestral method. The ancestors I moved out are the ancestors of the ancestors you moved out.

After listening to Liu Guozhang's words, Yu Wenxuanzhong thought for a while, clapping the folding fan in his hand, "Zheng Juzhong has an old disease, which has occurred twice in the past few years, but he believes in medicine and ignores it.

Zhang Zeduan said: "Popular public opinion is only useful in the local area. It has little impact on the court. Most of those Qingliu are celebrities and very arrogant. They all think that they have great responsibilities, are governed by heaven, and obey the people. The opinions of the people in the head of Guizhou , they regard it as croaking.

"My lord, now Wang Fu is alienated from us, Zheng Juzhong has always had a bad relationship with us, and Bai Shizhong is just a wallflower. He blows wherever the wind is strong, and it is of no use at all." Zhang Zeduan said.

This matter lasted until the Zhenzong period, and then slowly changed.

Yu Wenxuanzhong's eyes lit up and he leaned forward suddenly, "How to wash it?"

"Then shuffle the cards!" Liu Guozhang made a quick decision.

"Wang Fu." Liu Guozhang replied immediately.

Let's do the surgery on him first. "

Soldiers and civilians especially love to read these stories of fighting. After reading this, I will sneer at those bullshit ancestral methods that those Qingliu people talk about. "

"To deal with these people, we have to rely on treacherous ministers." Liu Guozhang said.

The commander-in-chief has already fallen out with him, why do you still want to push him to the top?

After thinking for a while, Yu Wenxuanzhong and Zhang Zeduan said in unison: "Good!"

Changsun Mo was even more confused. What happened to these two gentlemen?
Yu Wenxuanzhong saw his expression and explained: "Wang Fu is now deeply trusted by the officials, and he is cautious about what he does. We have to fight him down. It will take a lot of effort, but it may have the opposite effect."

Liu Guozhang added from the side: "There are some things in the court that need someone to do. We don't want to get involved in such bad things as excessive taxation and massive construction projects, so let Wang Fu do it.

As Dazai, he attracts the world's attention, attracts criticism from the world for us, and protects us from wind and rain. "

Changsun Mo nodded, understanding the meaning.

"Once Zheng Juzhong is gone, we should also push our people. Duke, who should we push?"

"Ji Zhonggong (Zhang Shuye), he is now a bachelor of Zizheng Palace, Minister of Rites, Fu Yin Mingda, he is famous all over the world, and he is very close to us, so he can be recommended as the young prime minister."

Changsun Mo recommended.

Yu Wenxuanzhong and Zhang Zeduan glanced at Liu Guozhang but said nothing in agreement.

Liu Guozhang saw the expressions of the three people in his eyes.

In my heart, the core figures are Yu Wenxuanzhong, Zhang Zeduan, Murong Yewang, Changsun Mo, Zhang Cui and others. However, the most trusted ones, besides the Zhenwu clan, are Yang Xiaojie, Zhang Meng and other Hwarangs who came from the Hongying Party. As well as the literary and military talents of the Red Heart Society. Zhang Shuye, Zongze, even Li Gang, Zhang Jun and others can only cooperate and be used, and they are definitely not their own.

It's very simple. They are loyal ministers of the Song Dynasty. Once they embark on the road of usurping the throne, they may rebel against themselves just like they rebelled against the Jin people in history.

The only people he really wants to win over are people like Yu Wenxuanzhong, Zhang Zeduan, and Zhang Cui who have big talents and ambitions, but are relatively flexible in big matters.

To put it bluntly, I would rather use a traitorous official from history than Zhang Shuye and others.

Those treacherous ministers who can surrender gold can naturally surrender themselves.

As a reader of history books, of course I hate those treacherous ministers who betray their country and betray their masters and surrender to the enemy for glory. However, as a person involved in history, my position is different, and my perspective on thinking about the issue is completely different.

"We strongly recommend Wu Min and Cai You. Wu Min can be the Young Prime Minister, and Cai You can be the Privy Councilor with the same signature."

Changsun Mo was stunned when he heard Liu Guozhang's words.

Zhang Zeduan and Yu Wenxuanzhong nodded in agreement: "Yes! These two can take on such a big responsibility."

Changsun Mo opened his mouth, but still didn't ask.

"My lord, the impeachment of Qingliu cannot be delayed for too long. We must find a way to resolve it as soon as possible." Yu Wenxuanzhong suggested.

"I have sent secret messages to Northwest and Mobei. The results should be available in a month and a half." Liu Guozhang replied.

Yu Wenxuanzhong and Zhang Zeduan nodded and asked no more questions.

More than a month later, Zheng Juzhong suddenly fell ill on the way to court one day and died within two days.

After some overt and covert fighting, Wang Fu got his wish and became the Grand Prime Minister, Bai Shizhong and Wu Min became the Young Prime Ministers, Deng Xunwu continued to serve as Privy Councilors, Tan Zhen and Liu Guozhang became Tongzhi Privy Councilors, and Cai You became Tongzhi Privy Councilor.

That night, Liu Baoxiang took advantage of the darkness and quietly came to Liu's Mansion in Xuanhuafang.

"Xiang Lao!" Liu Guozhang hurried to the second entrance to greet him.

"Mr. Lang, I have something important to discuss."

"Please speak to the study room."

After sitting down in the study, the servant left immediately after bringing tea, leaving only two people in the room.

"Liu Ruoyu just handed over the secret letter. The envoy who went north to Mobei to announce the canonization of King Yan has returned. He just reported back to the officials in the morning."

Liu Guozhang listened quietly.

"The envoy could not see Liu Huan, but an official named Liu Jing was sent to greet him, saying that Liu Huan was leading troops to the northeast to suppress the remnants of the Wanyan tribe.

The words were spoken very rudely. Liu Huan talked about forming an alliance with the Song Dynasty and seeking to be crowned a king, all because of Erlang's face. The Zhenwu Department could destroy the Jin Kingdom and the Liao Kingdom.

Then the envoy and his party saw tens of thousands of cavalry, dispatching and galloping back and forth, which frightened them all.

Back in the Datong Prefecture area, the Zhenwu Department also asked the envoys to watch the battle between them and the Liao army. "

"Oh, how about it?"

The monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty bullied the weak and feared the strong, and they must have been frightened.

"The envoys said in unison that the cavalry of the Zhenwu Department drove the Khitan people like tigers and wolves driving cattle and sheep. They were unstoppable. After hearing this, the officials were silent for more than an hour."

"Has the official's intention been settled yet?"

"It's settled. A few days ago, reports came from the northwest. Hexi's soldiers and horses repeatedly attacked Lanzhou and Yingli Prefecture. They fought several fierce battles and suffered considerable losses. Now there is another incident in Mobei. After thinking about it, the officials feel that they can't do without Lang. Jun.

Ruoyu seized the opportunity again and made a few remarks. The officials made up their minds and wrote an imperial pen to denounce Yuanzhou by the Qingliu admonishers who caused the most trouble. The matter of using the ancestral method to pretend to be a prince is over.

It has to be said that Lang Jun Pingxia, returning to the river, and collecting Shuoying, added glory to the official family, and also raised his power to a higher level. The majesty of Yubi is far greater than before. "

The corners of Liu Guozhang's eyes twitched. Liu Baoxiang was really mature. Not only did he see through the mystery at a glance, he also had something to say.

What else can be better than repaying Queen Mingda’s great kindness and letting Queen Mingda’s grandson sit on the throne!

Help Queen Mingda's son sit on the throne? Those few must also have that strength.

Liu Baoxiang has stayed in the Ministry of Internal Affairs for a long time and has seen many people fighting for power. He is the most realistic and knows best that strength speaks for itself.

After sending Liu Baoxiang away, Liu Guozhang was wandering alone on the third floor of Wuxiang Building.

He expanded his territory and made great achievements. While earning back huge power and resources, he also added luster to Zhao Ji's imperial power. But I know the details and know that this is just blowing up a very beautiful soap bubble very big.

Now I need to find an opportunity to pop this soap bubble!

(End of this chapter)