Wang Zeng's words were concise and to the point, but Kou Ji heard the murderous spirit from them.

The abolition of the Xiang army is tantamount to a reform.

The scope of the reform is small, but the number of people and the area affected are wide.

It directly or indirectly affects the interests of many people.

Wu Xun is just one of them.

At any time, the army will be abolished, and it will not only be some money in Wuxun's pocket, but also many, many tens of thousands of officials.

Among these officials, there are children of the Wuxun family, and there are also many civil officials.

Now it's just Wuxun making trouble, and when the decree on the abolition of the box army is implemented, some civilian officials will also make trouble.

As far as they are concerned, the imperial court's dismantling of the box army is not to seize their wealth, but to smash their jobs, and they will only make more trouble.

Therefore, the issue of the reduction of the Xiang army is not a matter of the imperial court casually implementing a decree, but the problems it involves are of all aspects, and cannot be solved by three or two decrees.

For example, after the dismantling of the Xiang Army, the resettlement of nearly one million military and civilians is an even bigger problem.

Although the imperial court grabbed a lot of territory from the Western Xia, as Kou Zhun continued to stuff people into it, the newly occupied territory has been carved up.

It is impossible to resettle the dismissed van army and their families.

And the land in various places, after years of encroachment, is basically ownery, and no one is willing to give up the land in his hands to supply the army that has been dismissed.

Therefore, if the imperial court does not have a proper way to deal with these problems, it will only cause huge trouble to the imperial court and will not bring much benefit to the imperial court.

Therefore, Kou Ji is not optimistic about the idea and practice of the imperial court to abolish the box army.

"Now is not the time to dismantle the Vans......"

Kou Ji sat opposite Wang Zeng and said with a sincere face.

Wang Zeng looked at Kou Ji with a surprised expression, "The old man thought that you would be the biggest help for the reduction of the Xiang Army, but I didn't expect you to object?" ”

Kou Ji said indifferently: "The purpose of our work is to make Da Song better, not to make Da Song a mess. ”

Wang Zeng was stunned for a moment, nodded slowly, and said: "The problem of the Xiang Army is very widely implicated, and it is far from comparable to the previous criminal division, and if it is not handled well, it will indeed cause a civil uprising." ”

After a pause, Wang Zeng said again: "But since the problem has appeared, we have to find a way to solve it, and we can't let them accumulate from generation to generation, and finally turn small troubles into big troubles." ”

Kou Ji arched his hand to Wang Zeng, "The prince is ...... righteous"

Wang Zeng was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then scolded with a smile: "Don't bring a high hat to the old man, tell me quickly, what do you think." ”

Kou Ji spread his hands and said, "What can I think?" I didn't have any ideas. ”

Wang Zeng glared at Kou Ji, he didn't believe that Kou Ji didn't have an idea about it.

Judging from what Kou Ji did when he entered Bianjing, he must have had some thoughts about the matter of dismantling the Xiang army, otherwise he would never have brought the problems that occurred in the Baosai army to the imperial court.

It's just that Kou Ji doesn't plan to say it explicitly, and Wang Zeng is not easy to ask.

In this way, Kou Ji sat in Wang Zeng's carriage and swayed to Bianjing City.

Due to the slow pace along the way, by the time they returned to Bianjing City, they had already entered May.

After entering the Kaifeng territory, Wang Zeng drove Kou Ji out of the carriage and let Kou Ji walk like a prisoner.

Along with the donkey he was riding, Wang Zeng also confiscated it.

When the group was ten miles away from Bianjing City, they saw Kou Zhun and Zhao Zhen with the Manchu Dynasty civil and military forces to greet them on the side of the road.

Gao Gong, Cao Wei, Zhi Weizhong, and Chong Shiheng played the prestige of the Great Song Dynasty in the border.

Kou Zhun also fulfilled his promise and took Zhao Zhen to meet him ten miles outside the city.

Kou Ji and his entourage arrived in front of Zhao Zhen, dismounted, dismounted, dismounted, and finally converged in front of Zhao Zhen.

Cao Wei led the soldiers, knelt down on one knee in front of Zhao Zhen, and shouted: "The minister Cao Wei was ordered to go north to resist the southern invasion of the Liao.

The minister led the troops to return to the court, and he came to give orders. ”

In two years, Zhao Zhen has grown a lot taller, and under the training of Kou Zhun and Liu E, he also has the appearance of an emperor.

Facing Cao Wei's order, he calmly waved his hand, and immediately a eunuch stepped forward and took the talisman from Cao Wei's hand.

Then Zhao Zhen stepped forward again, helped Cao Wei up, and said seriously: "Aiqing fought day and night for my Great Song Jiangshan, and made great contributions, Aiqing has worked hard." ”

"Edict ......"

After Zhao Zhen helped Cao Wei up, he gave an order to the eunuch behind him.

The eunuch stepped forward with a scroll of edict in his hand and said loudly: "Cao Wei takes the decree!" ”

Cao Wei knelt on one knee again, and the eunuch began to read the holy decree.

After a long list of flowery words, the main content appears.

"Jin Caowei is the Taibao, admire this ......"

The title of a first-class Taibao fell steadily on Cao Wei's head.

But the role of the Taibao is basically the same as that of Kou Zhun Taishi.

It is a kind of honor, a kind of identity, a high amount of money, but there is no real power.

Cao Wei's authority to command the troops was cleaned.

If it weren't for the fact that his identity as the secretary of the military department was still retained, he would have to go home and eat and wait for death in the future.

Cao Wei thanked the reward.

Zhao Zhen said to the soldiers of the forbidden army: "I have a reward for each of you, and you and others will return to the camp, and someone will send your reward to the camp later." ”

After thanking Zhao Zhen's Longen, the soldiers of the forbidden army returned to the barracks outside the city under the leadership of the generals of the forbidden army.

There are only 3,000 people left with great merits, who followed Cao Wei and Zhao Zhen into Beijing and accepted the welcome of the people.

After the soldiers gave their salutes.

Xiang Minzhong took Wang Zeng, Kou Ji and others to give a salute.

Zhao Zhen's eyes lingered on Kou Ji's body, and after looking at the black line on Kou Ji's neck and hand, the corners of his mouth hooked up a smile.

However, he didn't shout anything close on the spot, but simply said, "I know ......."

Zhao Zhen came out today to greet the soldiers who went out, not the envoys.

So I won't spend more time on Xiang Minzhong and his party.

The soldiers are the protagonists of today.

After accepting everyone's worship, Zhao Zhen stepped into the carriage, invited Kou Zhun, and Cao Wei and the two got into the carriage together, and then slowly drove towards Bianjing City under the protection of the hundred officials and soldiers.

When he was less than three miles away from Bianjing City, he bumped into the people who were welcome by the middle road.

The Great Song Dynasty fought two battles in Western Xia and Liao, played a majestic and momentum, and swept away the decline for many years.

The hearts of the people were truly happy.

Therefore, they gave everything they were reluctant to eat and wear on weekdays to the soldiers who entered the city.

Wine, meat, eggs, purses, everything.

There were even businessmen who asked the men to carry their burdens and toast the soldiers one by one.

Almost everyone who followed the team had gained something.

Even Xiang Minzhong and Wang Zeng have gained.

Kou Ji was the only one who didn't.

When the people offered their things and saw the shackles painted on Kou Ji's body, they decisively stayed away from him.

If it weren't for the fact that today was a happy day, it is estimated that someone would still spit on him.

Kou Ji looked depressed, eager to strangle Xiang Minzhong and Wang Zeng.

The group entered Bianjing City along the royal street and was warmly sought after by the people in Bianjing City.

Familiar faces also appeared in the welcoming queue.

When two familiar figures appeared in front of Kou Ji's eyes, Kou Ji almost died of shame.

"Why do you have to do that? Others don't know, but I know that few people can compare to you when it comes to the merits of this trip. ”

Xiang Yan held a bowl of wine, handed it to Kou Ji, and said with a smile.

Kou Ji took the wine and said with an embarrassed expression: "I always feel that this scene is a bit embarrassing now, and it shouldn't be seen." ”

Xiang Yan smiled brightly, "But I still saw ......"

"Forehead ......"

"But I know what kind of person you are......"

“……”

"Ahem, the old man's throat is also a little dry......"

Xiang Minzhong didn't know when he came up, pinched his throat, and looked like I was very thirsty.

Kou Ji, the expression on Xiang Yan's face froze.

"The old man also does ......"

Wang Zeng also came up to join in the fun.

Kou Ji's face darkened.

Xiang Yan's generous Shi Li said: "I've seen my grandfather, I've seen Uncle Wang......"

Xiang Minzhong snorted: "Girl, I'm your grandfather, if you don't offer wine to your grandfather, how can you give it to an outsider?" ”

Wang Zeng just smiled and nodded, his eyes were on Kou Ji, and Xiang Yan looked at him for a while, and the smile on his face became even stronger.

When Xiang Yan heard Xiang Minzhong's words, she just looked at him with a smile and didn't speak.

It seems to be saying to Xiang Minzhong, I just turned my elbow outward, what can you do?

Seeing this, Xiang Minzhong's old face darkened, and he glared at Kou Ji and said, "Boy, how do you say a poem...... Life is ......"

"You drink!"

Kou Ji didn't say a word, stuffed the wine bowl in his hand to Xiang Minzhong, and gagged him.

Xiang Minzhong held the wine bowl and raised his eyebrows proudly to Xiang Yan.

Xiang Yan looked suspiciously at Xiang Minzhong and Kou Ji.

"You two are enough, and you're about to enter the palace."

Wang Zeng reminded him.

Xiang Minzhong hurriedly drank all the wine in his hand, stuffed the empty bowl into Xiang Yan's hand, and pulled Kou Ji to catch Zhao Zhen's dragon frame.

The group drove all the way into Yide Gate.

Zhao Zhen got out of the carriage, led the hundred officials, and feasted in the palace.

The palace has already prepared wine and food, specially for Cao Wei to catch the wind and wash the dust.

Entered the Daqing Palace.

Zhao Zhen first asked Cao Wei and others to go down to wash, and only after washing did he start the banquet.

Since it was not an official court meeting, Liu E also appeared in the Daqing Palace.

She had a smile on her face and looked very bright, but how she looked at it and felt fake.

Zhao Zhen stood high on the dragon chair and raised his glass: "This battle has been fought for nearly two years, and it has finally come to an end.

My Great Song Dynasty not only did not lose, but added new soil.

It's all up to you to work together.

I would like to give you a glass. ”

The officials didn't dare to shout, and then accompanied Zhao Zhen with a wine glass to drink.

Then, Zhao Zhen began to say some scenes.

Occasionally, the officials listened intently.

Zhao Zhen would occasionally pause, ask Kou Zhun a question or two, and then continue to speak.

Kou Ji saw some differences from Zhao Zhen.

In the past, Zhao Zhen was an echo insect in the court, and basically listened to the Taishi or Liu E.

Today's Zhao Zhen seems to have a little bit of say in the court, although he can't decide on major matters yet.

But a lot of the scenes were spoken by him.

Kou Zhun and Liu E did not interject.

What does this mean?

It shows that in the days when Kou Ji left, Kou Zhun was trying to let Zhao Zhen establish his prestige in the court, and slowly returned the imperial power to Zhao Zhen.

Compared with Zhao Zhen, who is still at the mercy of Liu E in his twenties, Zhao Zhen is very different now.

After Zhao Zhen finished speaking and rewarded those soldiers who had made great contributions, his eyes fell on Xiang Minzhong and his party.

"Xiang Aiqing, this time to Liaoguo, everything is going well?"

Zhao Zhen asked.

Although the results have long been known, it is still necessary to ask.

Xiang Minzhong arched his hand and said: "If you go back to the official's house, although there are some twists and turns, everything is quite smooth." It's just messing up the marriage of the official family. ”

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "I didn't have a marriage, but I asked Song Shao to hand over 100,000 pieces of silk cloth to Liao, I would rather have more such marriages, and then they were gone." ”

Xiang Minzhong arched his hand and said: "It's good that the official family doesn't blame the old minister." ”

Zhao Zhen shook his head and said, "How can I blame Aiqing?" Aiqing is not only innocent, but meritorious. As for the reward......"

Speaking of this, Zhao Zhen paused and looked at Kou Zhun.

Kou Zhun said slowly: "...... Jiatai Fu"

Zhao Zhen nodded in agreement.

Then he asked Wang Zeng again, added a false title to Wang Zeng, and then his eyes fell on Kou Ji who was standing in a corner of the main hall.

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Why doesn't Xiao Kou Aiqing sit down?" ”

Kou Ji arched his hand and said: "Wait for the sinful body, don't dare to sit down." ”

Zhao Zhen knew that the advisor said: "Xiao Kou Aiqing is guilty? What crime was committed? ”

The squire of the Criminal Department played: "Go back to the official's house, murder." ”

"Humph!"

Before Zhao Zhen could speak, Wang Zeng snorted coldly.

"The criminal department convicted a five-grade official, have you ever asked the old man? Could it be that the old man, this criminal department is a decoration? ”

Wang Zeng's words were a little heavy, and the frightened squire of the criminal department was a little trembling.

The waiter of the Criminal Department turned around and arched his hand to Wang Zeng: "Wang Shangshu, Kou Ji's murder is obvious to all.

The lower official has already handed the document to Dali Temple, and after the verification of Dali Temple, it is undoubtedly confirmed. ”

Wang Zeng sneered: "Without the old man's approval, do you count the documents you sent to Dali Temple?" ”

The expression on the face of the criminal department squire froze, and he said in a low voice: "Aren't you far away in Liaoguo?" You didn't come back, and the lower officials can't ignore this matter, right? ”

"But now that the old man is back, should this case be decided after the old man asks about it?"

"Kedali Temple ......"

"Are you teaching the old man to do things?"

"The lower officials don't dare."

"Humph!"

Wang Zeng spoke and subdued the waiter of the Criminal Department, and the waiter of the Criminal Department stopped talking.

But that doesn't mean that the matter is hastily revealed.

Wang Qinruo snorted: "Wang Zeng, are you planning to shield Kou Ji?"

He killed hundreds of people with a brutal and heinous approach.

And the piles are stacked piece by piece, and the evidence is conclusive.

If you are speaking out to protect him now, it is clearly a cover-up. ”