Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 743 Rumors Begin

Wang Shu and Wang Yuan also took action, Wang Shuna was full of energy, sitting in Kaifeng to have an overview of the overall situation, while Wang Yuan was sitting in Mengzhou, and personally dispatched the northern servants to station the army in the west of Beijing.He also issued Baojia Township Soldiers in various prefectures, and secretly assembled [-] troops, preparing to launch a counterattack against Hedong with the cooperation of the Western Army.

The [-] army preparing to counterattack Hedong is also considered strong and powerful. If it is commanded properly, it is likely to make great achievements.

As for the roads in Hebei, he also knew it well and fully supported the opinions of the two governments. Anyway, he couldn't hold it, so why bother, it would be easier to go to the east of the river. It can also ensure the safety of unpacking.

When Zhang Qiyuan was full of energy, since he proposed the strategy of counterattacking Hedong, Sun Fu and Li Gang unanimously suggested that he be in charge of the affairs of the counterattack in the north, but Wang Xiu was noncommittal.

He was born as a privy secretary, and it is understandable to assist the privy envoy to preside over military affairs. Wang Xiu has no right to obstruct. He even suggested that Prime Minister Tang Ge be the presiding officer in name.

Li Gang immediately agreed. Tang Ge was a little puzzled by Wang Xiu's purpose, but he reluctantly accepted it.After all, no one can refuse fame and reputation. The counterattack of a [-] army, no matter how bad it is, can win several military states, which will add another strong stroke to his resume.

Zhang Qiyuan also thought about it a lot, Wang Xiu's suggestion is reasonable, his own qualifications are a little shallow, and he suddenly presides over the northern military affairs, I am afraid that several Xuan Fu envoys will not accept it, and Tang Ge will stand on top, so we should follow his suggestion manage.

It is also the unspoken rule of the imperial court that everyone should share the credit equally. Even Wang Xiu has to share the benefits, let alone him!

Due to the need to deploy wars, he went to the palace many times, which was never done by ministers under the two governments.

On this day, as usual, he went to the Chongzheng Hall to meet Zhao Chen and report on the preparations before the battle, but he met Zhao Gou outside the Chongzheng Hall.

Since Zhao Gou handed over his military power, he has been his vassal king. He lived in a simple place and did not have much contact with ministers. He was treated with courtesy by Zhu Lian and Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen even used the only surviving prince as an excuse to exempt the emperor and ministers from the ceremony, which is even more special in family rituals. Zhao Chen even went to him to pay the junior ceremony, and was often called into the palace.

It is true that he lives in seclusion, but it does not mean that the news is blocked. He knows that Zhang Qiyuan is quite proud of this period of time, and actually presides over the northern military affairs of the imperial court.

The two also had a good relationship in Yingtian Mansion. Zhang Qiyuan once joined him and even inspired his hidden ambitions. They have been disconnected all the time. Now that they met, they naturally wanted to go up and say hello.

Zhang Qiyuan had seen Zhao Gou a long time ago, so he hastily greeted him, cupped his hands and said, "I have seen the king."

"Why should you be so polite at the beginning of the year?" Zhao Gou smiled politely, raised Zhang Qiyuan falsely, and said indifferently: "You are an important minister of the court, and you must not use your ministers to the vassal king."

"You're messing with Meng Lang!" Zhang Qiyuan admitted his mistake humbly, but he didn't take it seriously in his heart. Who is Zhao Gou?He knew it well a long time ago, and even a fool can understand this account with just a few words to make good friends with the feudal lord.

Zhao Gou was very satisfied with Zhang Qiyuan's attitude, and said with a smile: "Zichu, you are very busy with business recently, so you seldom go to Zhongshan Academy, right?"

Zhang Qiyuan didn't know what Zhao Gou meant, so he could only say: "What the king said is that he is going around in circles. How can there be kung fu lectures? Even Wang Wenshi can't care about it."

"Hehe, I went to study twice, it's very good." Zhao Gou said with a smile
Zhang Qiyuan was stunned, and said calmly: "It's rare for the king to be free, and the debate in the academy is really novel."

Zhao Gou raised his brows and said with a smile: "Hehe, I have nothing to do. Going to the academy is a pastime. It is a kind of enjoyment to hear the debate."

Zhang Qiyuan felt that Zhao Gou was revealing some information. As for what, the beholder sees the benevolent and the wise see the wisdom, but he had a certain idea that he could use the king's dissatisfaction to achieve some of his goals.

Seeing Zhang Qiyuan's wandering expression, Zhao Gou couldn't help laughing and said: "The official is inside, don't keep waiting, Zichu is still going."

"Your Majesty, I have something I want to tell you another day. I wonder if Your Majesty is free?" Zhang Qiyuan looked directly at Zhao Gou with flickering eyes.

"I'm the number one idler in Jiangning, so I have time to spare." Zhao Gou smiled playfully.

Within a few days, rumors spread in the streets and alleys of Nanjing that Wang Xiu had an affair with the Empress Dowager, and everyone in the palace knew that Zhang Quan was a go-between.It was even rumored that Wang Xiu went in and out of Yuyang Palace in the middle of the night.

This news is explosive!In a few days, it spread to both inside and outside the court, and people used the richest associations. They didn't see that the queen mother loved Wang Xiu so much, and even summoned her alone from time to time. It turned out that there was an affair between the two, and everything was easy to explain.

It's just that everything can only be discussed in private, not in the elegant hall, no one caught the traitor on the spot, and accusing the queen mother and the prime minister face to face, that is living impatient.In the midst of this discussion, there are rumors of an upgraded version.

Not tight, not slow, everything is quietly fermenting.

On the same day, Wang Xiu and Zhang Qiyuan met Zhao Chen in the Hall of Ruisi. Zhang Tonggu had already arrived in Kaifeng and was heading south by boat.

The official ponds of envoys from all over the country continued to gather, and there were more and more signs that the Jin army had completed its deployment. Not only did it have a strong army in Yanshan, but it also had a huge army in Hedong. Zhang Qiyuan's strategy seemed a bit inappropriate.

Well, it can't be said that it is inappropriate at all. The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and no one can say that it is variable until the end.

Zhao Chen was silent for a while, then said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the captives stationed [-] cavalry troops in Hedong. Doesn't it mean that there is no hope of recovering them?"

Wang Xiu shook her head, and said calmly: "The situation is still unclear, so it's hard to say whether it will be successful or not."

It's a joke, is it a big deal for [-] horse infantry in Hedong?At most, there are only [-] elites, and who can say the result until the end.

Zhao Chen's eyes were very complicated, and there was a faint anger, obviously aware of the rumors of the government and the opposition.However, the situation in the Song Dynasty today can be said to have been created by Wang Xiu. Li Gang, who can compete with Wang Xiu, does not seem to reject Wang Xiu. The two even agree surprisingly on some points of view, which makes him My heart is getting hairy.

He is already a 20-year-old youth, and he has long understood the importance of checks and balances. Wang Xiu, who appears to be low-key, is actually very strong. The continuous cooperation between the important officials of the two governments is not a good sign for the emperor.

So far, the said great government has been returned, but Zhu Lian is still in charge of important military and state affairs, and he can't escape Wang Xiu's hands, which makes him feel particularly dissatisfied.

I deeply feel that Wang Xiu is very hypocritical. He clearly manipulates Waichao, and on the surface he respects his majesty, but in fact he can't speak at all.

(End of this chapter)