Zhang Dian and others were busy dealing with government affairs, and the 'new policy' was about to be promulgated, especially Kaifeng Mansion, as the first experimental area, the imperial court attached great importance to it and kept a close eye on it.

In fact, by now, whether it is the people in the Qingwafang, or the political affairs hall, or the six departments and three temples, etc., they have basically understood that the official family in the palace does not have the intention of fully reviving the new law, and he still adopts a cautious attitude.

From Kaifeng Mansion as a test, it can be imagined.

To a certain extent, this alleviated the worries and attacks of the 'old party', and Su Song was able to let go of the 'army restructuring strategy' jointly written by the Ministry of War and the Privy Council, and there was also this reason.

But no matter what, Su Song let go of this 'strategy', which means a change of attitude, he will not continue to prevent the reform of the army, and he may not support the action of the Blue Tile House, but he will not openly oppose it.

In addition to Zhang Dian and Cai Bian, the power and number of Qingwafang are rapidly expanding, not only increasing the 'dispatch' of the six ministries, but also sending 'giving things' to the six ministries to supervise and supervise the implementation of the six ministries.

In addition, the members of the political affairs hall directly 'contacted' the six departments, for example, Su Song contacted the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Dian contacted the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Households, and Cai Bian contacted the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, plus the Kaifeng Mansion.

The centralization of power in the Great Song Dynasty was further promoted.

The actions on the court's side did not stop, Zhao Xu was spinning continuously, and there were too many things that he needed to understand and promote.

In addition to the major political plans of the imperial court, Zhao Xu also has his 'small plans'.

No matter how busy he was, Zhao Xu still took the time to go to the Qingshou Palace, accompany Concubine Zhu to have a meal, and observe Zhao Ji by the way.

This little bastard is ten years old after all, and he knows what it means to be demoted to a commoner. Seeing Zhao Xu, he lost his previous naughtiness, sat at the table sullenly, took small sips, and ate unusually well-behaved.

Concubine Zhu was distressed, but she didn't dare to mention anything to Zhao Xu, so she could only take care of it wholeheartedly.

Zhao Xu's expression did not move, although this kind of treatment was too harsh and ruthless, but he hoped that it would have an effect on this little bastard and not go astray.

He is actually not worried that Zhao Ji will be such a bastard in history as the king of the fallen country, what he is really worried about is that this little bastard will break into a catastrophe that even he can't protect in the future.

From taking tens of thousands of dollars to humiliate a merchant on the street, there are signs of this.

Zhao Xu ignored Zhao Ji, and saw that Zhao seemed to be silent, knowing that this incident hit him a lot, and he was thoughtful.

After eating, Concubine Zhu was the first to send Zhao Ji away, and as soon as she came back, she heard the words that made her heart skip a beat

Zhao Xu: "Thirteenth brother, go out for a walk with me." ”

Concubine Zhu's expression moved, and she stopped talking for a while, but finally didn't say anything.

Zhao You'e blinked at Zhao Xu, pursed her lips, and carefully hid her fear.

Zhao seemed to be a little scared, slowly got up, and followed behind Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu sighed secretly, walked out of the Qingshou Palace, and walked a few steps, then said, "Do you think I am too ruthless?" ”

Zhao seemed to quietly look at Zhao Xu's side face and said in a low voice, "No." ”

Zhao Xu sighed, turned his head to look at him, and said with a smile: "Then you ...... Why are you so scared? ”

Zhao seemed to have a tense little face, hesitated for a long time, and said, "Brother Eleven is indeed at fault. ”

Zhao Xu saw that he refused to tell the truth, and he did not embarrass him, and said: "Eleven, we are brothers of the same mother, you remember my words, as long as you don't make any big mistakes, I will be in one day, and you will have no worries one day." ”

Zhao seemed to look up, maybe he didn't quite understand the meaning of these words, and nodded stunned.

Zhao Xu smiled, rubbed his head, and said, "Go back and let the little lady not worry." ”

His words were not only for Zhao Yi, but also for Concubine Zhu, and maybe more people.

Zhao seemed to understand this time, and saluted meticulously: "Zhao seems to retire." ”

Zhao Xu watched him leave and slowly walked back to the Funing Palace.

Chen Pi followed aside, not daring to speak.

The official family demoted the king of Suining County to a concubine, although the three hostesses in the palace did not say anything, but the palace maid Huangmen talked a lot in private, and the rumors outside the palace about 'the official family is mean' and 'indifferent and ruthless' are one after another, and the dark tide is surging.

Two days later, Zhao Xu was in the vertical arch hall, discussing the reform of the northern army with General Xu and Zhang Qi.

General Xu, as the secretary of the military department, raised his hand and spoke: "The official family, the Privy Council and the military department plan to set up the northern roads into two war zones, Xia and Liao, each with three economic strategies and three governors, and the total number of troops is 120,000. In addition, three recruit training camps were set up to train and reduce the box army and the fan army, and convert them into reserves, peacetime labor, wartime recruitment, and combatable troops, with a total of up to 300,000 ......"

Zhao Xu listened quietly and did not interrupt.

Xu will continue: "Now the northern roads are a little mixed, and it will take at least half a year to sort it out. The military headquarters is already selecting new military stations, clearing all kinds of complicated relations, and doing its best to get out of the localities and concentrate on the ...... of war."

The army of the Song Dynasty was extremely complex, not only the system was staggered, but also mixed with local power, unclear collusion, and mutual checks and balances, which was also one of the reasons for the low combat effectiveness.

Zhao Xu understood General Xu's words, and said: "The army is inseparable from the support of the local government, and the roads in the north are roads within roads, and there are not many things to do, but there are many people who pass the buck to each other. I have been discussing with the government council, and I am ready to send several ministers and prime ministers to work on government affairs along the way or several roads, and sort out the power and office relationships among them, so as to strengthen support for the army and the border......"

Now the war is fought with the population, and the fight is with logistical support, and if the population of all walks of life is low and there is no support, then defeat is almost just around the corner.

Zhang Qi listened, his expression did not move, and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the minister believes that the military and the government need to be strictly distinguished, straighten out the relationship between power and position, clarify responsibilities and obligations, and emphasize the relationship of mutual support. ”

Zhao Xu's body sat up straight, his expression was slightly solemn, and his eyes widened and looked at Zhang Qi seriously.

This old man is extremely familiar with the frontier, and he has unique insights into many things, especially this reminder, which shocked Zhao Xu's heart.

He remembered that the reason why the Manchu Qing Dynasty was able to enter the customs in history was because of internal strife, the Liaodong governors, the governors and governors, and the generals and commanders were always intrigued and fighting, and the Ming court adopted an attitude of harmony, and the final battle was defeated again and again, and in the end there was only one Shanhaiguan left!

The Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs, and it was just such a Shanhaiguan!

His Great Song must not be in this situation!

Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Qi decisively, Xu Jiang and the two of them, and said in a deep voice: "The specific powers, responsibilities, and obligations are discussed by the Privy Council and the Political Affairs Hall, and they must be strict and clear. Whoever dares to act selfishly in such a militaristic matter, and mislead me in a major matter, I will never spare it! ”

Zhang Qi listened, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, raised his hand and said, "The minister's decree!" ”

Zhao Xu was still not at ease, and said: "The specific strategy, the candidate for the chief manager must be determined as soon as possible." The selection of the prime minister should also be speedy, and the reform of the armed forces should be faster and more stable. I know that there are many honorable ministers and eunuchs in the army, and there are too many hereditary ones, and the Privy Council and the Ministry of War must jointly issue a new military law, and the recruit training camp must be used. If there is any trouble, even if it is blamed on me, on the issue of military reform, no one dares to block the way, perfunctory responsibility, and delay the matter, and will never be spared! ”

"Commandment." Xu Jiang and Zhang Qi raised their hands in unison.