The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 369

The ministers all looked at each other in blank dismay. When did these usually domineering generals become so obedient.

He also offered to resign from his position and hand over the power in his hands to the emperor. What does it mean to the court?
Even Zhao Pu didn't believe it. Zhao Pu was on duty in Shangshu Province yesterday, and Zhao Kuangyin told him that these generals had been dealt with.

The military power has also been taken back, you just wait to accept their resignation memorial, Zhao Pu will not believe it.

They had discussed how to take back the military power before, but they didn't have a mature plan. Now Zhao Kuangyin solved the matter with one sentence?

Not to mention that Zhao Pu didn't believe it, neither did anyone. At this time, military power is more precious to generals than their parents.

Such things can be handed over casually. If it is really so easy, how can there be any situation of separatist regimes since the end of Tang Dynasty?
Taking a step back, if the bosses of these feudal towns can give up their military power, there will be no wars since the Five Dynasties.

Although these people have a good relationship with Zhao Kuangyin, they can't easily hand over the military power in their hands!

But it didn't take long for him to receive memorials from Murong Yanzhao, Gao Huaide and others. Without exception, they all said that they were ill and that they were not qualified for their current positions, and they asked the emperor to let them resign from their current positions.

Now these ministers in the court haven't figured out why these people have to surrender their military power?

They didn't understand, but Zhao Kuangyin wouldn't give them time to figure it out, so Zhao Kuangyin said:

"Hey, they have followed me since I joined the army. They have worked hard for so many years, and they have suffered countless wounds. Now that our Great Song Dynasty has been established for two years, it is normal for them to have such thoughts."

"It's time for them to cultivate themselves. Alas, I can't bear them to work hard again. Although they are the generals I trust the most, these people are really exhausted physically and mentally."

"In this case, I will allow them to resign. In addition, in order to reward their meritorious service, they will all be made Dukes of the state and enjoy titles."

"The people came to draw up an order to allow them to resign, and at the same time write them the imperial court's rewards. In addition, although they wanted to resign from the official position, the imperial court also commended their achievements. There is a purpose."

Shi Shouxin, who was originally the "Commander of the Guards" and "Guide Jiedu Envoy", was changed to "Tianping Jiedu Envoy".

Gao Huaide, who was formerly the "Deputy Capital Inspection in front of the palace" and "Jiedu Envoy of Zhongwu", was changed to "Jiedu Envoy of Guide".

Wang Shenqi, who was originally the "Commander of the Palace Front" and "Yicheng Jiedu Envoy", was changed to "Zhongzheng Jiedu Envoy".

Zhang Lingduo, who was originally "guard Du Yuhou" and "Jiedu Envoy of Zhen'an", was changed to "Jiedu Envoy of Zhen'an".

After Zhao Yanhui, who was originally "Marquis of Yu, the capital of the pro-army infantry" and "Jiedu envoy of Luzhou", was changed to Jianxiong army Jiedu envoy after he was dismissed from the army.

Han Lingkun, who had resigned as the "Commander of the Guards and Ma Bujun" and "Huainan Jiedu Envoy", was re-appointed as Chengde Jiedu Envoy.

Murong Yanzhao, who had resigned from the "Dianqiandu Check" and "Jiedu of the Zhenning Army", was re-appointed as the Jiedu envoy of Shannan Dongdao.

Zhao Kuangyin remembered clearly that he had said so much all at once, it seems that he remembered these things very firmly.

"However, these official positions are only false titles and do not lead to military power. In addition, I will give them iron certificates of alchemy in front of all the officials, allowing them to be rich and honored for generations, and all the lovers will witness together."

Standing below, Zhao Xu didn't expect that Zhao Kuangyin would actually say in front of all the officials that he wanted to keep them rich. It seemed that it was for the peace of mind of these brothers who had lost their military power.

"Zhang Dejun go to pass the decree, and at the same time pass on my oral order to them, saying that they will always be true brothers."

Zhao Kuangyin arranged everything swiftly and resolutely, and no one else had a chance to interject a word.

The officials thought to themselves that the emperor agreed to their resignation, and now he has appointed a Jiedu envoy, but this Jiedu envoy is a false title and has no military power.

All the ministers shouted the emperor's sage!

In the past, these ministers could still say that the emperor Zhao Kuangyin was not worthy of his name, because he could not completely control the army of the world.

Now the emperor is the real supreme, and just now all the military power in the court has been taken back.

No one can stop his footsteps anymore, this Great Song Dynasty truly belongs to Zhao Kuangyin.

Zhao Pu stood in front and didn't say a word, but after Zhao Kuangyin finished speaking, Zhao Pu had something to say again.

"Your Majesty, I have another matter. Since these generals are all going to enjoy the blessings, who is in charge of the affairs of their original army? And who should take over as Minister of the Ministry of War for General Gao."

Yes, these people have resigned from their original positions, but these troops and their original affairs must be taken over by someone.

"Yes, Your Majesty must have someone to do these things. I wonder how His Majesty arranges it?"

Wang Pu also stood up, why don't they say more about such things, they dare to speak about things involving the army.

What the emperor was most worried about was the issue of military power. Now that he had just taken back his military power, that minister dared to speak at this juncture.

"Well, it's an important matter. Do you have any candidates?" Zhao Kuangyin looked at the ministers below?

Today's Zhao Kuangyin seemed to be a bit more imposing, and the people below did not dare to look up at him, and kept silent.

"Alright, since none of you have anything to say, I will name a few candidates myself, and appoint Crown Prince Zhao Xu to take charge of the country's military instead of me."

"Cao Bin is the minister of the Ministry of War. As for the other candidates, the crown prince will discuss with Cao Bin and report to me!"

Zhang Zhao, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, stood up: "Your Majesty, let the prince..."

Zhao Kuangyin stared and said sharply:
"Why is the crown prince not only my son, but also the heir to the throne of Song Dynasty? I don't believe him. Do you have anything else to say?"

This is my son, my closest relative, and your emperor in the future. I don't believe who he believes in.

"I dare not!" Zhang Zhao shrank his neck and stopped talking. He originally wanted to say whether it was inappropriate for the prince to control the army.

But old Zhao didn't listen to you at all. In fact, it's also your fault that you don't know how to flatter. Today is the emperor's happy day, and you still dare to oppose his proposal.

And the emperor uses his son, you can be regarded as his courtier at most, but the prince is his son.

You think you are a loyal minister, but the emperor and the crown prince are father and son, can you compare with them?

In the final analysis, they are still father and son. Are you looking for trouble?

(End of this chapter)