The pilgrimage meeting lasted until noon, when it ended.

The officials dispersed one by one, but the seven ministers of the political hall and several other ministers did not leave, and Zhao Zhi left them, obviously there were other things to deal with.

Everyone transferred the Mingren Palace, a small palace, where Zhao Zhi was often here to review and review.

Li Xun stood all morning, tired and hungry, but there was no way, his current identity was equivalent to Zhao Zhi's personal guard, Zhao Zhi's matter was not dealt with, and Li Xun couldn't go anywhere.

Li Xun and several other guards entered the hall first and stood in the four corners.

A moment later, Zhao Zhi and the others entered one by one.

After everyone took their seats, the eunuch and the palace maid brought a table for each of them, and put the tableware on it, it seemed that Zhao Zhi was ready to eat and talk with everyone at the same time.

"Leaving you Aiqing here, I think you already know the reason."

Zhao Zhi spoke first, and then looked at Liu Ji, the left minister: "Liu Xiangguo, there is an abnormal movement in Tubo, what is your opinion?" ”

Five days ago, Yu Min, the governor of Langzhou, reported that Tubo had recently made frequent military movements, and that more than 30,000 troops had been gathered in 500 miles west of Langzhou, and the intention was unknown.

Liu Ji once served as a local festival envoy and led the army to fight, so in terms of military affairs, Zhao Zhi valued Liu Ji's opinion more.

Liu Wei pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "After all these years of recuperation, Tubo has gradually recovered its vitality, and the contemporary Zampu, although he is not very old, is very ambitious, and now he is gathering troops to the west of Langzhou, it seems that he is preparing to fight with my Great Jin." ”

Qin Anming was puzzled and said: "Lord Zuo, are you a little too decisive when you say this?" ”

Ma Wu, the right attendant of the military department, stood up, bowed to Zhao Zhi, and then said loudly: "Tubo's contemporary Zampu name is Dusong Long Langjie, twenty years old, three years ago, the old Zampu died of illness, Du Song Long Langjie seized the throne by coup d'état, since he ascended the throne, there are many rebellions within Tubo, and there are many people who are not convinced. ”

Whether it is Tubo in the west, or the Mobei grassland in the north, or Ailao in the southwest, the new kings of the past dynasties ascended the throne, as long as the domestic situation was unstable, they often sent troops to provoke the Great Jin, and achieved military achievements and prestige in the way of war, and consolidated their royal power.

Qin Anming saw that no one was paying attention to him, and Ma Wu retorted even more, his face suddenly turned slightly red, and he looked at Ma Wu with a look of resentment in his eyes.

Zhao Zhi waved his hand, motioned for Ma Wu to sit down, pondered for a moment, nodded, and felt that what Ma Wu said was reasonable.

"Ma Shilang, what do you do?"

Ma Wu was born as a military general, once served as the envoy of the right section of Long, stationed in Liangzhou, defended Tubo for many years, was Huang Xu's top boss, was transferred back to Fengjing three years ago, and served as the right attendant of the military department, if it were not for this person's personality was too arrogant and offended too many people, Zhao Zhi was ready to let him enter the political hall with the official position of the right attendant of the military department.

"Your Majesty, the minister is willing to lead the troops to Langzhou to guard against Tibet."

Ma Wu asked for orders to send troops, he was the right attendant of the military department, and he had the opportunity to join the political hall as a minister, even if he couldn't enter the political hall, the high-ranking officials and lords were also a good thing to enjoy happiness in Fengjing.

Ma Wu is fifty-two this year, but he does not accept the old, he does not like Fengjing, he has always dreamed of returning to Longyou, fighting on the battlefield with the warriors, and the horse leather shroud.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Zhao Zhi's eyes, he liked this kind of general, simple, upright, and without any ambition.

"If the war with Tubo is inevitable, it is better to let Ma Shilang lead the army to Langzhou and strike first, or it may be a good policy." Liu Ji's attitude was even more intense, attacking first and suffering later.

Zhao Zhi was silent, and after a while, he looked at Yang Daosi: "Yang Xiangguo, what do you think?" ”

Yang Daosi has been closing his eyes and recuperating until Zhao Zhi asked, then he opened his eyes and said lightly: "Now that the weather is getting colder, it is not suitable for war, even if the war with Tufan is inevitable, it will have to wait until the beginning of spring next year, the old minister thinks that it is better to send a messenger first, go to Tufan and Qin, and explore its reality, if you agree to make peace, everyone is the best to be harmonious, if you refuse, we are also prepared, and then increase the army in Langzhou, it is not too late." ”

Wang Renzi, the secretary of the Criminal Department, said resignedly: "Is this too passive?" ”

"The war between the two countries is not a child's play, and it should be handled with caution."

Yang Daosi didn't look at Wang Renzi, said this lightly, and closed his eyes again.

Wang Renzi glanced at Liu Ji and saw that he had no intention of objecting, so he had to hang his head and remain silent.

Zhao Zhi pondered for a long time, and felt that Yang Daosi's suggestion was indeed the most stable, and seeing that no minister objected to his words, he nodded: "According to Yang Xiangguo's wishes, let the Ministry of Rites select the candidate for the envoy as soon as possible and go to Tufan and Qin." ”

At the end of the meeting, everyone ate and left one by one.

Zhao Zhi frowned, and walked slowly aimlessly, followed by Li Xun and dozens of other guards.

Looking at Zhao Zhi's back, which was already slightly hunched, Li Xun sighed, he felt that Zhao Zhi, the emperor, was really tired.

The battle of Jiangnan, although it was a big victory, but the reward after the war was a headache for Zhao Zhi, the reason is very simple, the court has no money, but it can't help but reward, especially those who see the wind and rudder of the local festival envoys, although they didn't make any effort, but after all, Zhao Zhi sent troops, Zhao Zhi couldn't cold their hearts, and in the end they had to be rewarded together.

All the soldiers who participated in the battle were two taels of silver each, the wounded were five taels, and the dead in battle were ten taels.

I have to say that it is really shabby, so much so that it has aroused the criticism of many soldiers.

Now, there is a war on the right side of Longyou, how can Zhao Zhi not be worried?

"Your Majesty, you didn't eat anything just now, and it's been a matter of discussion until now, the dragon body is important, so let's go back to the Hall of Ten Thousand Blessings to rest for a while."

Zhao Zhi walked for half an hour, and Mu Gong couldn't help it, and whispered persuasion beside him.

Zhao Zhi shook his head, didn't say anything, walked for a while, and came to a pavilion, Zhao Zhi sat down, and Mu Gong hurriedly took a cloak and put it on Zhao Zhi.

Zhao Zhi tightened the cloak on his body, looked into the distance, thought about something, and was stunned.

Mutter!

A hungry rumbling sounded.

Zhao Zhi came back to his senses, looked at Li Xun, and said lightly: "Dog, if you are hungry, retreat first." ”

Li Xun touched his head embarrassedly: "The emperor's uncle is here, how can the dog leave." ”

Zhao Zhi smiled and suddenly said: "Dog, you also contributed a lot in this battle of Jiangnan, but I just rewarded you with a small captain, are you dissatisfied?" ”

Li Xun arched his hand and said: "The emperor's uncle can reward the dog with the position of captain, and the dog is already very satisfied, and he no longer dares to have any extravagant hopes." ”

Zhao Zhi nodded and didn't say anything, but in his heart, he still felt a little sorry for Li Xun, whether it was Huang Xun's recital, or Liu Congxi and Qin Anming's recital, he was extremely appreciative of Li Xun, as if there was no Li Xun, the victory or defeat of this Jiangnan battle was still unknown, but the hall was rewarded, Zhao Zhi did not mention the slightest credit of Li Xun, Li Xun is his favorite woman's own nephew, even if he has not made an inch, it is a simple matter to give him a high-ranking official, The reason why Zhao Zhi pressed Li Xun's credit was that he felt that Li Xun was still too young, his background was low, and his culture was not high, and giving him rights and high-ranking officials too early would only harm him.