King of Song

Chapter 428
"Uncle Yi, why are you here?"

Master Zhong said with a smile: "Han Xuanfu envoy is here, thinking that brother Dongyang should be free for a few days, I hereby invite you to go to Qingjian City for a few days."

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle Yi, for your kindness. Shicai did ask Han Xuanfu for leave, but I have to go to Fuzhou."

"Oh, that's how it is!" Zhong Shidao was stunned, it was completely understandable for his hairy son-in-law to come to the door.

"I must visit the house some other day!"

Master Zhong said with a smile: "Brother Dongyang is too polite. You have known each other for a long time and fought side by side many times. You are brothers who share weal and woe. Qingjian City is also your home. Welcome back anytime."

Not to mention, the reason why Zhong Shidao came to invite Lin Zhao today was entirely at the behest of Zhong Er.Seeing that Lin Zhao is so outstanding and has a bright future, it would be a pity to miss such a talent, and he must be recruited.They are not like the Zhe family, who have a good daughter to marry.After thinking about it, Zhong Er came up with a compromise method, let Zhong Shidao and Lin Zhaoyi marry Jinlan.

This can be regarded as bringing the relationship between Lin Zhao and the Zhong family closer. The reason why Zhong Shidao came to invite him is to find a way to mention this matter after he arrives in Qingjian City, so as to facilitate it.

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao was in a hurry to go to Fuzhou, which made Master Zhong a little disappointed.He knew very well that after the war, Lin Zhao would not stay in the Northwest for a long time. Maybe he would leave for Fuzhou in the near future, and it would be difficult to see each other for a long time, so the matter of marrying Jinlan must be seized immediately.

Although Zhong Shidao said it very euphemistically, Lin Zhao quickly noticed the most core thing in the words of Zhong Shidao.

He wants to become brothers with different surnames with me!
After Lin Zhao figured it out, he was very pleasantly surprised. This is a good thing he could not have wished for.

He has always wanted to get closer to the Zhong family. Although he usually has a good friendship, this time he deliberately let the Zhong family do meritorious service and show favor.It's a pity that things are too nihilistic, not to mention ungrateful, and it's really not very reliable when it comes to major events.It would be best if they had a closer relationship with each other.

The friendship with Jinlan is second only to the relationship between in-laws, and it can be indirectly connected by interests.It doesn't matter even if the Zhong family relapses at that time, this relationship alone will make others jealous, and it will help make the Zhong family fall to one's side.Although there is some intention to use it, it was brought up by the species themselves.

Listening to the implication of Master Zhong's words, it seems to be a kind of proposal, and one can guess what the old general Zhong has in mind.From the very beginning, there was more or less a trace of skill in it, so Lin Zhao didn't feel much guilt.

"Brother Yi, you and I share similar temperaments and share weal and woe. How about taking this opportunity to become brothers with different surnames?" Lin Zhao immediately proposed.

Zhong Shidao talked round and round for a long time, revealing this meaning in his words, but he never said it out.After all, he is a bit high-spirited. If Lin Zhao refuses, or agrees reluctantly, it will not look good.Now that Lin Zhao offered it, he was immediately overjoyed, it was the best way.

"Thanks to brother Dongyang for looking up to me, my younger brother is naturally willing!"

The two hit it off right away, and immediately set up the incense table, kowtowed and saluted, and formed a friendship with Jinlan.Of course, there must be some rhetoric about not expecting to be born in the same year and the same month, but to die in the same year and the same month and the same day.

After careful questioning about their age, the two were about the same age, and Lin Zhao was a few months older than Zhong Shidao, so he was naturally the elder brother.

"Brother!"

"Brother!"

"From now on, you and I will be acquainted with each other, and we will help each other and move forward together!"

"That's natural!"

There is an extra pair of acquaintances in the world, but it is also an alliance of two powerful forces.Although it has not been fully clarified yet, the foreshadowing has already been laid!

When Lin Zhao told the matter, Di Qing was also quite satisfied.

"Although the way of being a teacher is a bit high, it is also good to win over the Zhong family and swear to serve the son in the future." Di Qing pondered for a moment, then said.In their eyes, Lin Zhao's status is undoubtedly the most noble, and his marriage with the prince to Jinlan is definitely considered a high profile.

"It's always good!" Lin Zhao is not so utilitarian, at least he is a good teacher, and it is good to have such a brother.

"My lord is going to Fuzhou?"

"Yes!"

"Alright, let's go see Zhe Kexing!" Di Qing nodded and said, "It's a big gain for the Chong family. Although the Zhe family is in-laws, they still need to get closer."

Lin Zhaodao: "The matter in the northwest is over for the time being. Mr. Di has worked hard for a long time, and he can take a rest. The focus of Mingyue Sect should also be adjusted!"

"That's natural, let Li Cheng escort the young master to Fuzhou, and Lei Ting left behind the aftermath, and the main force went back to Bianjing." Di Qing took this very seriously, although the young master predicted that there would be wars in the Xihe area sooner or later, However, the timing is uncertain.Now that he has left his roots in the Western Army, he will come back sooner or later.Right now, Lin Zhao's actions in the northwest should be over. Wherever the young master is, the core of Mingyue Sect will be there.

After everything was arranged properly, Lin Zhao went to Fuzhou under the escort of Li Cheng.Mingyuezong dispatched 20 people as close body guards, claiming that they were servants recruited by Lin Zhao.As an earl and minister of the Ministry of War, especially in a place like Northwest where there is a lot of chaos, it is not surprising that he recruits private servants.

Zhong Shidao also specially sent a team of 300 soldiers and horses to escort them. The route they passed was mainly along the Wuding River under the control of the Song Army, so there was no problem with safety.As for Jialu Village, although Xixia soldiers were still defending, they were surrounded by the Song army.This is a large number of prisoners of war, and it will be a useful bargaining chip when negotiating peace with Xixia in the future.

After all, it was a kind intention, and Lin Zhao didn't refuse, and hurried to Fuzhou to visit the elders of his wife's family as a son-in-law.

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Just when Lin Zhao was going to Fuzhou, Bianjing also received a good news from the northwest.

I received an emergency military report before, saying that Xixia and the Song Dynasty suddenly sent troops the next day after signing the peace treaty, and the war broke out again.When the news came out, there was an uproar in the court.

While accusing Xixia of treachery, the impeachment of Lin Zhao, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was like snowflakes.

The previous impeachment of Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing was a pretext, and no one cared about the rumors.But at this time, it became an excuse to make a fuss. Should such a situation arise, should the peace negotiator be responsible?Could it be that Lin Zhao really colluded with Xixia to plan this sudden attack?

Naturally, Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing would not miss such a good opportunity, this is a rare and good opportunity.The situation was caused by himself, and the officials in the DPRK and China had their own complaints, so they just took this opportunity to beat the dog in the water.Then there was another round of impeachment. Some suspected Lin Zhao's intentions, some accused him of treason, and some accused him of dereliction of duty.

There were wave after wave of people pouring dirty water on Lin Zhao, and Lin Shilang was like a heinous person who became the chief villain of the Song Dynasty.But a dramatic scene happened immediately, but a few days later, the memorial to Han Jiang, the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road, arrived.

The victory in the Northwest not only successfully defeated Xixia's invasion.He also successfully counterattacked and captured half of Jingzhou and half of Suizhou.Moreover, Han Jiang made it clear that everything was planned by Lin Zhao, and he personally took the risk of attacking to wipe out Xixia Iron Harrier.

As soon as the news came out, there was another uproar in the court.

Especially those who impeached Lin Zhao before were speechless and extremely embarrassed.A general who successfully counterattacked and achieved a major victory, is he considered dereliction of duty?Can he treason?Collusion with Xixia people?Sounds more like a joke.Their behavior is undoubtedly judging the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, which is so ridiculous.

The most depressing ones belonged to Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing. They provoked the incident and contributed to it.Unexpectedly, it turned out to be like this in the end, and they were really annoyed. Could it be that Lin Zhao really had divine help?

The impeachment ended without a problem like this. Zhao Xu was a little angry at first, and he was also suspicious of Lin Zhao.But the current situation is the best explanation, showing that my worries are unnecessary.Zhao Xu also began to doubt some of his previous thoughts, because of Li Fugui's incident, there was a gap between him and Lin Zhao.

Although Lin Zhao was not at fault, Zhao Xu always felt a little embarrassed when he saw Lin Zhao.I was also worried that Lin Zhao would have two hearts because of this and betrayed himself.But in fact, it doesn't seem to be the case. Lin Zhao has been working hard, and this time he has made great contributions to the Song Dynasty.

Maybe he was overthinking, Zhao Xu thought again, how dare a small courtier remember to hate the king?Isn't that against him?It seems that I have been a little too harsh on him, and I should compensate him for this meritorious service.This son is a talent that can be made, and if he is cultivated carefully, he can still be used by me.Of course, it's best to try it out first!
Looking at the battle process reported by Han Jiang, Zhao Xu was thinking about how to reward him.Obtaining the land equivalent to a state, but the achievement of opening up the territory, the rewards are indispensable.

However, before discussing meritorious deeds and rewards, there is another issue that needs to be decided first.

That is, is it a war or a peace with Xixia?

At present, the momentum of the Song army is very good, occupying the land east of the Wuding River, and the soldiers are standing tall.Taking advantage of such an opportunity, go all out and continue to attack, maybe there will be great progress.For decades, they have been on the defensive against Xixia, with more losses than victories. It is rare to have such a victory.There is also a basis for continuing to implement, and many people in the court have already started to shout, increase their troops, and go straight to Xingqing Mansion.

As a young king with great ambitions, Zhao Xu had such an impulse.

Of course, there are also people who oppose it and think that the war should be ceased.Now that such an effect has been achieved, it is enough to accept it as soon as it is good.If you continue to advance aggressively, but you lose the battle, it is really not worthwhile to lose all the results you have achieved with great difficulty.

For Zhao Xu, this is his first victory since he took the throne, and it is a feat that can be recorded in history.If it's so ambitious, what if...

For a while, Zhao Xu was in a dilemma!
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