King of Song

Chapter 373
Zeng Gong actually represents his teacher Ouyang Xiu, Chai Xiao is the uncle of Lin Zhao's wife's family, Zhao Bian and Lin Zhao have a very secret relationship, and Zhang Zongyi is completely unintentional.

It is this kind of combination that does not make people suspicious at all, intentionally or unintentionally, but subtly contributed to one thing, everything went smoothly, very accidental but also reasonable.Even they didn't know each other's existence, so naturally no one else doubted it.

As a result, Lin Zhao became the best candidate for peace talks with Xixia.

Zhao Xu did not object to this.Lin Zhao has the experience of being an envoy to Liao and Tubo. He can make Liao Lord Yelu Hongji admire him, Tubo Zanpu Dong Zhan is convinced, and Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yibu is deflated. Can he be bad?Naturally, Lin Zhao's ability is not good enough.

With a brilliant tongue, unparalleled eloquence, smart and quick-witted, steady and generous, all aspects are good materials for diplomacy.What's more, he is now in the northwest, so he has a better understanding of the situation there, and it is easier to respond immediately, and it is more convenient to cooperate with the frontier army.Furthermore, Liang Yibu was captured by him, so letting him deal with it is considered a good beginning and a good end.Zhao Xu also believed that Lin Zhao could handle this matter properly, and he was very confident about it.

He didn't know that Lin Zhao's beloved wife had been captured in Jingzhou, and he didn't know that Lin Zhao had started dealings with the Xixia people in private, and he didn't know that the seemingly inadvertent nomination by the courtiers contained a special purpose.

Wang Shao of Gyeongju was considered benevolent and did not report the matter to Zhao Xu, so some special situations in the northwest had been deliberately concealed.Everything is natural, the whole thing flows smoothly, without the slightest trace of man-made.

Ever since, Zhao Xu readily approved, and Lin Zhao presided over the peace talks with Xixia as the Minister of the Ministry of War.In the system of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Privy Council was in charge of the military, and the Ministry of War was completely a decoration.But at least give a servant the title to improve his status. A small commander who goes to peace talks can't do anything at all, and he will be said to be deliberately neglecting the Xixia people.

The master of Honglu Temple, the promotion officer of the Shibosi, the magistrate of Qiantang County, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, and today's minister of the Ministry of War, Lin Zhao is only a weak year, and his promotion speed is extraordinary. He is unique among the young generation. , is the leading youth leader.However, the higher the official position, the greater the responsibility. At the same time, the power will increase and the opportunities will increase...
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"Grandfather, the government has agreed to let Dongyang host the peace talks with Xixia?" Cao Jian asked softly in the uncle's mansion.Overtly and secretly, Lin Zhao's seniority was higher than him, but his actual age was about the same, especially in the past, they were all regarded as peers, so when mentioning his name, Cao Jian was vaguely embarrassed.

Uncle Cao Guo nodded and said: "That's right, Zeng Gong received Ouyang Gong's instructions and made a good suggestion, and then Zhao Yan and Chai Xiao helped the flames, and the matter came to fruition."

"Presiding over the peace talks, this is a major job!" After all, the peace talks envoys represent the emperor and the Song Dynasty, and they are related to the future and interests of the country, which is extraordinary.

Cao Yu sighed softly: "It's a major errand, it's not bad for Dongyang to go to experience it, but it's a bit dangerous... If Mrs. Zhe was not captured by Xixia, it wouldn't be like this..."

The performance in the Bianjing Chaotang was created by the Tie Mian Sovereign. Since they learned that Zhe Wenxin was captured, they had already started to rescue him.It's just that there is no possibility of frontal rescue, so we can only find a way from another angle.Sometimes, temporary rescue is helpless, and it is always right to take some other preparations.

At that time, the iron-faced suzerain realized one thing. When the target of the Xixia people was probably Liang Yibu in Lin Zhao's hands, it was destined that Lin Zhao would participate in it.

Although the iron-faced suzerain had no direct contact with Lin Zhao, his understanding of Lin Zhao was extraordinary, far surpassing many others, and it could even be said that he knew Lin Zhao well.He was keenly aware that Lin Zhao might be impulsive to rescue Zhewenxin and do something out of the cabinet.

Especially after the saying that Liang Yi was buried in exchange, I was even more worried.Maybe Lin Zhao can take Liang Yibu away privately, but can the exchange go smoothly?What about after the exchange?It is definitely a big deal to let Liang Yibu go without permission. Lin Zhao will never get into trouble. The meritorious service he has built up in the Northwest will be ruined in one go. If Lin Zhao himself is in danger, or if it affects the overall development plan in the future, then But it's troublesome.

In particular, Longyan was furious, and the impeachment of officials would have a great impact on Lin Zhao's future development and major plans.The risks are really great, so it is necessary to take precautions before they happen.Lin Zhao didn't need to care, but the iron-faced suzerain couldn't care less, so he started to think of a way early on, hoping to find a way to get the best of both worlds.

If there are peace talks between Song and Xia, is the matter of Liang Yi's burial not simply a private matter?If Lin Zhao intervened openly, would the rescue of Zhewenxin be more convenient and calm?After the incident, don't you have to bear any responsibility?Best of both worlds.

The iron-faced suzerain thought of this, and immediately started to implement it.First of all, Zhao Yan and Ouyang Xiu were notified. If Xixia really intends to have peace talks, then the Song Dynasty must have an envoy for peace talks.If this envoy is Lin Zhao, then everything can be easily solved, very smoothly, very smoothly.

Ouyang Xiu couldn't directly intervene, he is the magistrate of Ruzhou now, if he rashly wrote a letter to talk about such a matter, it would be too abrupt and easily suspicious.The matter behind this is very important, and I absolutely dare not leak any news.After thinking about it, Zeng Gong happened to be in Taichang Temple, which is the related Yamen.

More importantly, Zeng Gong had the experience of traveling with Lin Zhao, so it was only natural for him to recommend candidates.So Ouyang Xiu instructed directly, although Zeng Gong was full of doubts but did not refuse, and followed the teacher's instructions.Then Chai Xiao and Zhao Bian sang together, fueling the flames.As for Zhang Zongyi, it was completely unintentional, and it was precisely because of this that the cooperation of all aspects was seamless, and the event was a complete success in the end.

"I didn't expect Dong...Young Master is so powerful. He wiped out [-] enemies and captured Liang Yibu. It's really..." Cao Jian now admires Lin Zhao so much. I really admire it.

Cao Yu was also very pleased, and said: "Young Master's achievements in the army are a good thing, in the future... in the future..." Uncle Cao Guo stopped in the middle of speaking, but Cao Jian probably understood the meaning behind his words, and he was very worried. Thinking, thinking about many things.

"Cao Jian, last time I told you to get closer to Di Yong, can you do it?" Cao Yi was silent for a moment, then asked another question.

"Yes, I will follow my instructions. Grandfather, a few days ago Princess Qinghe held a banquet, and my grandson was one of the invited ones. I have seen Di Junma before!" Cao Jian was a little curious, and how he got involved with the generals of the Imperial Army relation?This doesn't seem to be the style of the Cao family. Even though Di Yong is a county horse, there is not much interaction...

Cao Yu nodded, seemed very satisfied, and said: "Very well, then let you enter the front of the palace and work under Di Yong, what do you think?"

"Ah? Go to the imperial army and be in the front of the palace?" Cao Jian couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard his grandfather's suggestion.The Cao family is a military family. In the early years, Cao Bin was the No.1 general in the Northern Song Dynasty. Zhao Kuangyin has been able to dominate the world, and Cao Bin is absolutely indispensable.But since then, the identity of the Cao family has changed, becoming more and more valuable, so naturally they don't have to continue fighting on the battlefield.

It has been a long time, and Cao Jian's direct descendants rarely join the army.Once the status is valuable, you will be a little afraid of death, so there is no need to take risks.Cao Jian was very surprised. He didn't expect his grandfather to make such a proposal suddenly. Did he mean to let him join the army?To be honest, Cao Jian was really a little sudden.

"That's right, Cao Jian, you are the grandson. The burden of the Cao family will naturally be on you in the future, so you have to practice more. With your grandparents and me in the past, Cao Jian's status will not be great. Affected, it is as prosperous as ever. But we are all older, and we don’t know when it will... At that time, the Cao family will inevitably decline and decline day by day. Therefore, the future of the Cao family still depends on you, So you can no longer be idle and do nothing like before." Uncle Cao Guo said a very reasonable and sufficient reason.

Cao Jian murmured slightly in his heart, the military is the tradition of the Cao family, so he has no objection to entering the army for training.But why so suddenly?Even if it's for experience, why go to the Dianqian Division?From the looks of it, his father wanted him to be under Di Yong's command, so could it have something to do with it?

Cao Jian was very puzzled and quite curious. Later, a little belief emerged in his mind. Just now, his grandfather had been caring about Lin Zhao. Now that he suddenly mentioned this matter, could it be related to him?Where is the Dianqian Division?This is an important institution to protect the imperial palace, let me come here, could it be...

For a while, Cao Jian couldn't help thinking of many things, even the worst consequences, so he couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat.A pair of cold eyes full of surprise fell on Uncle Cao Guo, who obviously asked curiously.

Uncle Cao Guo nodded lightly and said: "That's right, let's go to the front of the palace and do it first. If the officials see you, maybe they will remember our Cao family. If not, in the future... the duties of the front office are very important. It will be of great benefit to your future and the future of our Cao family."

"Yes!" Cao Jian seemed to have realized something, and only vaguely thought of something.I didn't expect that I would be responsible for such an important thing.Although some things have not yet been written down, and the possibility is very slim, Cao Jian has a strong sense of expectation in his heart, looking forward to the arrival of that day...

It was Zhao Fukang's proposal to let Cao Jian enter the Dianqian Division and work under Di Yong!
Cao Yi thought about this matter for a long time, and only recently did he have some relatively clear answers, and finally agreed.

There are many reasons. First of all, as Zhao Fukang said, Cao Jian is already a big man, but in fact he is idle and has nothing to do. Over time, he will become a playboy.Although Cao Jian's situation is not bad, and he has restrained a lot, he is a bit too frivolous after all.

It is not wrong to let him enter the military camp for a good experience. Sharpening his character is also laying the foundation for his career. Maybe he will do something in the future because of it.It is also good that the grandson's future can be settled.

That's right, Uncle Cao Guo is preparing with both hands.Do you have to have any other ideas when you enter the Dianqian Division?Cao Jian stayed in the Dianqian Division step by step, safe and sound, loyal, presumably it would be beneficial for the emperor to see him, at least Cao Jian's status and interests would not be affected in the short term.

At the same time, it can be regarded as a long-term investment.If there is a big development in Lin Zhao's side in the future, and at the critical moment of major events, Cao Jian of the Dianqian Division can give key help, it will definitely be a great achievement that shocks the world.

In fact, the Cao family had already made a choice from the very beginning of their contact with the Iron Faced Sect Master.Uncle Cao Guo just didn't want his grandson to participate in it. After all, Cao Jian was still young, so if something went wrong...it would be worrying.

After Zhao Fukang's proposal, Cao Guojiu thought about it carefully, and some things were not so absolute.Instead, let Cao Jian get used to it first, instead of having to fix a certain goal from the beginning, you can also adapt to the situation, no matter what the result is, it is enough to put the interests of the Cao family first...

Of course, they most hope to see the latter, and hope that Lin Zhao can make breakthroughs and achieve great things in the future.Cao Jian has already participated in it now, and it is impossible to withdraw and retreat, and in this way, the status and influence of the Cao family will have a qualitative change, and it will definitely not be in such a half-dead state...

Uncle Cao Guo also hoped that Lin Zhao would succeed from an emotional point of view. The most important thing for Cao Jian to be in the front office of the palace was to be a dragon in the future.

As for the possibility, there is still great hope for now.

Lin Zhao's performance in the Northwest was wonderful, and Liang Yibu, a prisoner in the Battle of Dashun City, was a good time to become famous.The natural spread, coupled with some people's deliberate propaganda, Lin Zhao is now an idol in the Western Army, God of War, widely praised and admired, and has gathered a lot of popularity, everything is developing according to the expected situation.

Lin Zhao's performance did not disappoint him, and the future is bright and bright.It is precisely because of this that they need to try their best to preserve Lin Zhao and create convenience for him, so that their career will not be hindered by trivial matters...

Therefore, as soon as the subpoena of the iron-faced suzerain arrived in Bianjing, Uncle Cao Guo began to run around, and several people cooperated quite well.Right now, the important task of peace talks with Xixia is in the hands of Lin Zhao, and the rescue of Zhewenxin can be justified.

It's just that the matter is very important and has attracted much attention. Xixia's opponents are also extraordinary, and it may not be easy to succeed easily.

Uncle Cao Guo, grandparents are looking forward to it, this is only a preliminary test, they are looking forward to Lin Zhao's future road will become more and more exciting...

(End of this chapter)