In Bianliang City, inside the vertical arch hall, the fiery red charcoal brazier makes the inside warm as spring, which is in stark contrast to the billowing chill outside the main hall.

The ministers stood at the bottom, with different expressions, and no one knew what was going on in their hearts.

Lianghe, Shaanxi Xuanfu envoy, Tongzhi Privy Council member Wang Song, in Fuzhou soldiers were not killed, the loyal army was almost wiped out, and the survivors were only six or seven hundred.

The Jurchens suffered heavy casualties, far more than the Song army, so that the Jin people's Western Route Army was greatly damaged and unable to move south on a large scale. But the Song people lost their national heroes and spiritual souls, which can be said to be more than worth the losses.

The ministers in the palace, whether it is Geng Nanzhong, the minister of power, who is a very popular minister, or Yin Li Gang, the head of the Qingliu Dynasty, Shaozai Tang Ke, the favored minister of the Son of Heaven, Sun Fu, the old minister and the Privy Council, and the newly entered senior scholar of the Imperial Palace, Yu Wenxu, who signed the Privy Council, are all old gods at this moment, and their thoughts are different.

Emperor Zhao Huan of the Great Song Dynasty had a heavy face, he raised his hand, and said listlessly to the ministers below: "Ladies and gentlemen, what is important in the court today, come quickly." ”

Wan Qiyu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen has something to play!" ”

Zhao Huan's face remained unchanged, and he slowly spoke: "What is the important matter of the Qing family, the speaker is not guilty, just play it!" ”

The speaker is not guilty, Wan Qiao's heart is groaning, it seems that the official family knows what he wants to say.

Wan Qiyu coughed softly, and bowed solemnly: "The ministers and the ministers are familiar with the Privy Council, Lianghe, and Shaanxi Xuanfu envoy Wang Song and Wang Xianggong." ”

Zhao Huan's face turned cold, and he said coldly: "Wang Ponu has already sacrificed his life for the country in Fuzhou, what kind of crime is this?"

He was bent on pardoning Wang Song's sins, but he was beaten back again and again by these deacons. Not only Geng Nanzhong, but even these clear streams in the DPRK and China, such as Yuwen Xuzhong and Li Gang, have joined in.

It seems that Wang Songwufu's administration really aroused public anger, so that these ministers hugged together and attacked in groups.

Wan Qiao's face turned pale, and he said with a straight face: "Your Majesty, if you have affection, you will play, and it is the duty of a courtier to correct mistakes." The ministers and the kings of Songwang are justified and well-founded, and they are by no means chasing after the wind and shadows, hearsay, but they are true and true!"

Zhao Huan's face turned pale, and he said in a deep voice: "Okay, but you said to listen."

Wan Qi's face was calm, and he continued: "Your Majesty, Wang Songqi has seven crimes, one is to send troops to the three states outside the river without the permission of the holy decree; the second is that Wang Song controlled the solution of salt, but privately withheld it, and the proceeds from the sale of salt were not delivered to the imperial court; The third is that Wang Song lost his troops and generals in Yangjiagou, Fuzhou, causing the vitality of our Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army to be greatly damaged. Wang Song has unshirkable military power and responsibility for this defeat; Fourth, Wang Song's subordinates made the salt solution so that Wang Lun used it privately, and all the income from the salt solution was handed over to Wang Song, which filled his private pockets and was intolerable by national law; Fifth, Wang Song's subordinate deputy commander Zhang Heng shot more than 600 people in Zhenchuan Fort and Jianning Village, and Wang Song was the commander of the Loyal and Righteous Army, and he was responsible for negligence; Sixth, Wang Songbu generals Yelu and Lin Feng wanted to defect and surrender to the enemy, and the country was in great harm, and it was not enough to correct the law without killing; Seventh, there are many soldiers under Wang Song's command, and the people are from improper backgrounds and have ill intentions, which will be a disaster sooner or later. ”

Wan Qixuan was impassioned, and his voice was like thunder, echoing in the hall.

"Your Majesty, the evidence mentioned by Weichen is conclusive, I hope Your Majesty will know in detail and make a decision on Wang Song as soon as possible, so as not to make a big mistake and cause endless harm!"

Zhao Huan's face was extremely ugly. He had just instructed Dali Temple to investigate the cases of Wang Song's subordinates Zhang Heng and Wang Lun, and these imperial historians participated in these generals non-stop. The "Seven Deadly Sins" have all been made. Could it be that they really can't wait to put Wang Lun, Zhang Heng and others to death?

Wan Qiao's words echoed in the hall, and some ministers bowed their heads. Wang Song had just died in battle, and at this moment it was already the anger of people and gods, and the attacks were all over the place.

Li Gang played on the side: "Your Majesty, when the swords and guns are raised at the same time, the soldiers will not be available, but the power will be difficult to collect. Wang Song has died, and this is a good time to remove the military power and return it to the imperial court. Your Majesty thinks twice!"

The military power of the Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army is in the hands of Zhang Shuye, but the military power of the Hebei Loyal and Righteous Army is still in the hands of Yue Fei, and the dependence behind the scenes is Wang Song. If you want to take over the military power from Yue Fei, you must have a reason, and Wang Songqijie's loss is the best excuse.

Yue Fei, after all, still can't be in charge of an army alone.

Zhao Huan's face was solemn, he lowered his head, and his heart was quite weak.

Although Wang Song died, he greatly damaged the vitality of the Jin people, the most elite Lou Room army of the Jurchens was lost, and the Western Route Army was temporarily unable to move south. In addition, Wang Song also left tens of thousands of male soldiers, which could support the battle situation in Hedong and Hebei.

Such a strange man who sacrificed his life for the country will not be let go by these ministers until he dies.

Zhao Huan knew in his heart that the scholars were like this, and everything they did, was to maintain the foundation of the Great Song Dynasty, and it was also the common interest of the royal family and the big turbans.

Who let the king of the Great Song Dynasty rule the world with the scholars, without the scholars, what is the Great Song Dynasty called, is it really the martial arts to govern the country, shaking the foundation of the country?

Zhao Huan's face turned pale, and he swallowed: "What the Qing family said or." Wang Song loves soldiers like sons, and all the gifts given by the court are to help the poor, and he has little money to spare. Wherever the army went, the autumn did not commit any crimes, and the people loved it. If we are rashly held accountable, I am afraid that the people will not be convinced, and the people's anger will be difficult to fill. ”

Geng Nanzhong's eyes swept away, Tang Ke stood up, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Weichen has something to say!" ”

Zhao Huan nodded slightly, with indescribable tiredness in his words.

"If the Qing family has something to say, just say it!"

Tang Ke said with a straight face: "Your Majesty, although Wang Song is dead, his influence in the army is very great. The Loyal Army was built by him. Although the soldiers of the loyal and righteous army held the salary of the imperial court, they only had Wang Song in their hearts, and they did not know that there was a court and I was the son of the Song Dynasty. This minister seconded Wan Qi's imperial history. ”

Sure enough, it hit the nail on the head, Tang Ke's words made Zhao Huan calm down a little.

No matter how loyal Wang Song is, when it comes to the safety of the throne and the royal family, any king will be a little suspicious.

Tang Ke continued: "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that Wang Song took the silver taels of the imperial court to relieve the soldiers and buy people's hearts, so that the soldiers only knew that there was Wang Song, but not the Son of Heaven. Wang Song's reputation is fishing, winning people's hearts, the reputation of the court is discredited, and the face of the Son of Heaven is lost. ”

Zhao Huan nodded and said, "What the Qing family said has some truth. It seems that it is imperative for the Xuanfu Division to be subordinated to the Privy Council. Regarding this matter, if the Zhongqing family has any opinions, they may as well say it. ”

Geng Nanzhong stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the minister recommended Zhang Jun as the Xuanfu envoy of Hedong and Shaanxi. Hebei Road Loyal and Righteous Army, the front of the army is flourishing, Your Majesty should send civil and military dignitaries, to the loyal and righteous army in the army to control, so as not to raise tigers for trouble, endless harm. The minister thinks that Zhang Jun, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, is good, and he can be the envoy of Hebei Xuanfu, please ask Your Majesty to make a holy judgment! ”

Li Gang and Tang Ke glanced at each other, stepped forward together and said, "Please appoint a minister to go and control the Hebei Loyal and Righteous Army, and be under the Privy Council."

The other ministers also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice." ”

Zhao Huan sneered in his heart. It was this Qin Hui and Zhang Jun recommended by Geng Nanzhong who did not send their troops, causing Wang Song to die in battle, but dumping the pot on the crown prince. Now, a Hedong capital is still unwilling, and he also wants Hedong and Shaanxi Xuanfu envoys, isn't this to catch up with Wang Song?

What kind of military exploits does a mere Zhang Jun have to get such a high official rank?

"Geng Xianggong, isn't this Zhang Jun also a military attaché, and what is the difference between him and Wang Song? Tell me, what are his military exploits to be in such a high position?"

Zhao Huan had a few joking words, which made Geng Nanzhong's heart tremble. It seems that the Son of Heaven is dissatisfied with himself to the extreme.

In the past, when he recommended people, the Son of Heaven accepted it with an open heart. This time, it was when the temple gave him an ugly look.

"Your Majesty, Zhang Jun made great contributions to pacifying the riots of the army and purging the armies in Taiyuan City. He served as the Xuanfu envoy of Hedong and Shaanxi, and did not have the right to command the army, and asked His Majesty to know it. ”

Tang Ke stood up at the right time and blocked a shot for Geng Nanzhong.

"Tang Xiang, it's time for you to come out!"

Zhao Huan smiled lightly. Tang Ke's face was red, and his heart was raised.

It seems that the king is dissatisfied not only with Geng Nanzhong, but also with himself.

Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, and the situation is worrying.

Although he was dissatisfied in his heart, Zhao Huan still had to go through the motions on the surface, so as not to make the ministers chatter.

"The imperial court will send another minister to Hedong and Hebei to collect military power and control the army. Shaanxi is erosive, and the Xia people are eyeing it, and it is also necessary to send ministers to control it. Let's discuss it and see who is suitable?"

Yuwen Xuzhong stepped forward and bowed: "Your Majesty, the minister recommended Zhang Jun, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, as the envoy of Hebei Xuanfu to control the local armies of Hebei and Hebei; In addition, the minister recommended Yuwen Xuzhong as the Shaanxi Xuanfu envoy to control the Shaanxi armies, and asked His Majesty for permission. ”

Zhang Jun was originally the supervisor of the Hebei Loyal and Righteous Army, and it seemed that he was the envoy of Hebei Xuanfu and controlled Yue Fei's generals.

Li Gang stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Taichang Temple Shaoqing Zhang Jun has a good reputation, and his lack of military experience is not a capital for one party to pacify. The elite of the Jin people are all gathered in the land of Youyan, and Keri will go south. The minister recommended Liu Tao, the former guard of the four walls, as the envoy of Hebei Xuanfu, in order to prepare the gold people, hoping that His Majesty would approve it. ”

In the first year of Jingkang, the Jin people invaded the Song Dynasty for the first time, Yao Pingzhong robbed the Jin people's camp and absconded, as a supporter, Li Gang was impeached by Zhang Jun, the chief secretary of Taichang Temple, in the name of dictatorship, and Li Gang was soon demoted.

Now that Li Gang has returned to the central center, as the head of the clear stream, he naturally has to compete with these lords and factions. Although this move is suspected of retaliating against Zhang Jun, Liu Tao has been on the battlefield for a long time and is obviously more suitable than Zhang Jun.

Zhao Huan nodded and said, "What Li Qing's family said is very true. General Liu was solemn and generous, and he knew that the soldiers were in battle, so he was indeed the best choice for leading the troops. But General Liu is over seventy years old, and his health is worried, and his thoughts are embarrassing. ”

He looked at the ministers in the palace, pondered for a while, and said, "Yuwen Xuzhong, Zhang Jun listens to the order. ”

The ministers in the palace instantly quieted down, and Yuwen Xuzhong and Zhang Jun stepped forward together and bowed: "Wait for the ministers to obey!" ”

Zhao Huan said: "Tongzhi Privy Council, Lianghe, Shaanxi Xuanfu envoy Wang Song's loyal and righteous army, placed under the rule of the Privy Council, the crown prince Zhao Chen returned to Beijing, and was appointed. Zhang Shuye, the judge of Xuanfu, was the envoy of Xuanfu in Hedong, and Zhang Jun was the deputy envoy of Xuanfu and the commander of the loyal and righteous army in Hedong. Zong Ze, the governor of Nanjing, was the envoy of Hebei Xuanfu, and Zhang Jun, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, was the deputy envoy of Hebei Xuanfu and the supervisor of the Hebei Loyal and Righteous Army, controlling the Hebei army; Yu Wenxuzhong, the secretary of the Privy Council, was the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi, and Liu Guangshi, the deputy governor of the Ma Bujun of Yanyan Road, was the deputy envoy of Xuanfu to control the Shaanxi armies. ”

Zong Ze, Yuwen Xuzhong, Liu Guangshi, and Zhang Jun were all overjoyed, and stepped forward together to bow and say, "The ministers are grateful." ”

Li Gang's face softened a little. The Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army was placed under the Privy Council, Zhang Shuye took over Wang Song's position, and the crown prince returned to Beijing to resume his post. Hebei is controlled by Zong Ze, Zong Ze is upright and bold, although he is a civil official, he can know the soldiers with Shen Yi, which can finally make people feel at ease.

All the ministers in the palace went up to congratulate, and Zhao Huan's eyes swept over the people in the hall, and he was also quite proud.

Geng Nanzhong, Tang Ke, and Qin Hui all stepped forward to congratulate. Although Zong Ze was the envoy of Hebei Xuanfu, Zhang Jun was only the deputy envoy of Hebei Xuanfu, but both of them were born as scholars after all, Zong Ze was old, and he still had to discuss with Zhang Jun after all.