On the second day of the second month of February in the eighth year of Jianyan, Qu Ping led Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, Liu Guangshi, Yang Zaixing, Liu Qi, and Ku Tura, six major generals, to lead the class to return to the dynasty.

Zhao Zhiqin led the Chinese Wu Qunchen in Beijing ten miles away from the north gate of Yingtian City to solemnly greet the triumphant soldiers.

The people also spontaneously gathered on both sides of the road to warmly welcome the victorious front-line soldiers.

The history of the Central Plains being bullied by the barbarians and tyrants of the north for hundreds of years has finally been humiliated!!

The people beat gongs and drums and were elated. The form of welcome is also extremely distinctive.

The scholars held aloft the poems and congratulatory messages they had racked their brains to write, and they also competed to see who could write better.

The men were dressed in great spirits, and they rolled up their sleeves and puffed up their chests in this cold wind, making themselves look like soldiers.

The married women dressed up elegantly and gently, and the girls in the boudoir dressed themselves with their hearts, and tried to compare with the surrounding warblers and Yanyan to see whose beauty was better than that of the Spring Dynasty.

Although the children did not understand why the adults were so excited and happy, their body language had clearly conveyed their more joyful mood, and they were running around the adults with joy.

Qu Ping looked at the happy crowd and sighed with emotion: "I hope you will always remember that your happiness has been bought by many soldiers with their lives!" ”

The soldiers walked through the mile-long welcoming procession, and finally saw the emperor and the civil and military officials waiting in the middle of the road.

Zhao Gou stood on the dragon chariot, dressed in a neat and brand-new rhubarb dragon robe, wearing a crown, standing out from the crowd of tens of thousands, as a dragon among real people.

Qu Ping and the soldiers dismounted, and Zhao Gou immediately stepped off the dragon chariot and led the hundred officials to meet him first.

Qu Ping led tens of thousands of soldiers to kneel on one knee, and the mountain shouted: "My emperor, long live, long live, long live!! ”

The people also consciously knelt down the mountain and shouted long live.

For a time, the cry was thunderous and resounded in the sky. The heroes of the world are all surging and heroic.

"All the soldiers are flat!" Zhao Gou's heart was agitated, "Soldiers, in half a year, you have pacified the Jin Kingdom and Goryeo, and you have created a new history!" You have created an even more powerful Great Song Dynasty! I, on behalf of individuals, as well as civil and military ministers, and the people of the world, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you, you have worked hard! ”

The soldiers shouted long live again.

Zhao Gou walked over and held his hand to Qu Ping and the six generals behind him, including Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, Liu Guangshi, Yang Zaixing, Liu Qi, and Ku Tura, and said one by one: "Aiqing has worked hard!" ”

On the ten-mile long road from here to the capital, Zhao Gou accompanied the soldiers step by step.

Zhao Gou took the lead, Qu Ping followed, the six generals followed, then the civil and military ministers, and finally tens of thousands of soldiers.

In the warm cheers of hundreds of thousands of people, they held their heads high, with the attitude and glory of the victors, and stepped into the imperial city step by step.

This is a moment of glory that everyone deserves.

But the Jin Dynasty and Goryeo captives in the prison cart were not in such a good mood, and they were eager to shrink their heads into their necks.

If it weren't for the fact that the people were just waiting for the triumphant army to return to the dynasty today, they would definitely bring rotten eggs and rotten cabbage to greet these captives.

The eyes of the people were basically attracted by the Song army, and these captives were less noticed, but even more ashamed of themselves.

Xiao Lu later asked about her aunt, and Qu Ping told her that her aunt had committed suicide because she didn't want to experience the same misery twice. After hearing this, Xiao Lu was sad for a while. This is a later story, so I won't mention it for the time being.

After receiving the cheers of the people outside the city, the troops will have two days of free time to visit the capital, and after receiving the emperor's imperial gift two days later, they will be taken back to their original stations by the generals of the various departments.

The great heroes followed the emperor and hundreds of officials into the court.

As for the prisoners of the two countries, Zhao Gou has not had time to deal with them, and has ordered the relevant departments to temporarily take them under strict supervision.

Walking back to the court from ten miles outside the city, it was already afternoon.

But Zhao Gou is in a good mood, and he has to get along with them more. Zhao Gou ascended to the dragon throne, first laughed three times by himself, and said: "It's really happy, it's very comforting!" This cancer has finally been removed! ”

After speaking, Zhao Gou couldn't hold back his laughter.

On behalf of the soldiers of the whole army, Qu Ping said to the emperor: "This is all because of the emperor's wise leadership and the consolidation of the rear by the ministers of the DPRK and China, so that the soldiers can move forward bravely without distractions and without hesitation, and can destroy the Jin State in such a quick time." ”

Zhao Gou said: "In such a fast time, I am afraid that there will be no second case in the history of human warfare, right!?" Let's talk about it, what changed the tide of the war? ”

Everyone has different opinions, some say that the emperor leads wisely, some say that the soldiers are not afraid of hardships and dangers, some say that the army is well-trained, and some say that the generals use soldiers like gods......

"It's technology!" Qu Ping finally said, "It is science and technology that have changed the overall situation of the world and changed the production and life of the people. ”

Technology? What is it? You don't know anything about this designation.

Zhao Gou agreed: "Technology? You can say that again! The first time I heard this word, I didn't seem to understand it, but I would like to explain to you, what is technology? ”

I don't think there's a word for "technology", so I'll teach you a lesson.

Qu Ping said: "Science and technology, science is science, that is, theoretical knowledge, technology is technology, is practical operation." Combining theory and practice, turning the unknown field into a trace, or even a good understanding, is science and technology. ”

Qu Ping then shouted a slogan: "Science and technology are the primary productive forces!" "Latest

Zhao Gou clapped his hands and said, "That's good! Quick, write down this sentence, 'science and technology is the primary productive force'! I want to make it into a plaque and hang it in the court. ”

"Yes." The official in front of the palace answered.

Zhao Gou said: "This time to capture the Jin Dynasty and Goryeo, all Aiqing have made great contributions. I would like to praise Qu Ping, Ku Tura, Han Shizhong, Liu Guangshi, Yue Fei, Yang Zaixing, Liu Qi, etc., as well as Zhang Jun who is still in Moxi, and General Wu Jue who went to assist in the defense of Guzhou, everyone's achievements are obvious to all the subjects of the world! Especially General Liu Qi, this trick is really amazing! I thought that at most I would give them some color to see, but I didn't expect General Liu to give them a catastrophe! It's so relieving! ”

Liu Qi said: "The minister is fortunate not to be dishonored!" ”

The generals said: "This is what the minister should do." ”

Qu Ping also said: "The Prime Minister who coordinates the rear, the Lord of the Six Departments, and the colleagues of all the posts have all made great contributions. ”

"And Shao Chengzhang, his shipping is also a great help." Li Gang added.

Zhao Gou saw that the ministers were courteous to each other, and said with a smile: "Okay, I am very relieved to see that the Aiqing are so harmonious. I would like to give a special commendation to one person again, Qin Aiqing! ”

Qin Hui took a step forward and said, "The minister is here." ”

"Aiqing is trapped in the tiger's den, but she is still clean and self-conscious, her heart is in Jinying, and her heart is in Han. Not only did he take care of the Song family, but what is even more commendable was that he provided us with so much valuable news. Qin Aiqing is definitely the hero behind the scenes! Zhao Gou said with relief.

Qin Hui was not arrogant, and said: "It's all what a minister should do." ”

Zhao Gou said: "I know that Aiqing has suffered a lot of humiliation and criticism in the enemy camp. I now solemnly declare that you have been rehabilitated! Aiqing was the middle of the imperial history before, but now that the three provinces and the imperial history platform have been abolished, I will first seal you as the Hanlin bachelor, and I hope that Aiqing will make persistent efforts. ”

"Thank you, Emperor! The minister will do his best! Qin Hui said excitedly.

Since the abolition of the three provinces, Li Gang still holds the post of chief executive, which is really a problem left over from history. At the beginning, Li Gang, Huang Qianshan, and Wang Boyan were three masters, and after Huang Wang was convicted and resigned, Li Zai was left alone. When Li Gang retires, I am afraid that the title of prime minister will be dusty.

However, Qu Ping's status is now beyond the six ministries, and perhaps there will be other positions in the future, or there will be new department post reforms.

Times are changing, as long as it can carry the times forward, it doesn't matter if it is an ox cart or a horse-drawn carriage.

Zhao Gou said: "Today is a day for the whole country to celebrate, and it is a day that should be remembered forever. Today is the second day of the second month of February, it is the day when the Song Dynasty Zhenlong raises his head and holds his head high, starting from next year, the second day of February every year is set as a national holiday, I named it 'Dragon Raising Heads' Day, Zhongqing's family, what do you mean? ”

"History should be remembered, and the minister agrees." Li Gang said.

The ministers had no objections, and they all agreed.

Qin Hui has already turned over, but there is another person who once fought side by side with him, and he also needs to be recognized.

Qu Ping played: "Your Majesty, there is another person who once lurked in the enemy with Lord Qin Hui, and also made indelible contributions to the cause of the Great Song Dynasty. ”

"Oh? Speaking of which, I will be rewarded! Zhao Gou aroused his curiosity.

Qu Ping said: "He is the banner of Yelu, the descendant of the Liao royal family, and he is also ...... A cousin of a minister's insider. He initially infiltrated the enemy because of his hatred for the Jurchens, and over the years passed on many important pieces of information to us, which played a pivotal role in the eventual dismantling of the Jin Dynasty. ”

Qin Hui stood up and testified and said, "The minister can prove that what Lord Yongguo said is true. ”

Zhao Gou said cautiously: "The descendants of the Liao Kingdom, will they have different intentions?" ”

Qu Ping said: "The emperor can rest assured that the minister has talked to him, and the minister can guarantee in his personal name that Yelu Daqi will definitely be loyal to the Great Song Dynasty." Besides, having him restrain the Khitans in the northeast will also save us a lot of worry. The minister had the courage to recommend Yelu Daqi as the envoy of the Northeast Road, defend the Northeast, and continue to expand the territory of the Great Song Dynasty further east and north! ”

"In that case, I believe you according to your recommendation." Zhao Gou said without hesitation.

"Your Majesty." Qu Ping said happily.

Having said so much, it seems that there is still a person missing, a person who cannot be missed.

Then Zhao Huan, who was later nicknamed "Song Qinzong", was passed on to the throne by his father Song Huizong Zhao Ji under the danger of the "back-pot man", and the brother of Song Gaozong Zhao Gou. A sad tragic figure.

As a veteran of the Three Dynasties, Li Gang had the obligation to ask the words in the hearts of the hundred officials as a representative. He asked, "Yongguo Gong, is there no news of the first emperor yet?" ”

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and everyone looked sideways at Qu Ping, whether Zhao Huan was alive or dead, he had to have an explanation.

Zhao Gou had already heard Qu Ping secretly play this matter, and now that Zhao Huan was inevitably brought to the stage, Zhao Gou was a little nervous in his heart.

"First Emperor...... On the way to Dading, he was coerced and robbed by bandits. If the first emperor was alive and knew the news of the destruction of the Jin Kingdom, it would definitely appear. ”

Qu Ping hesitated for a moment and truthfully stated his opinion, implying that Zhao Huan is estimated to be no longer alive now.

Everyone slowly tasted the meaning of these words, but because Zhao Gou was here, they didn't dare to show sadness and cry, and they bowed their heads and were silent, which was regarded as a silent tribute to Zhao Huan.

The officials didn't dare to say something, but Zhao Gou had to say something.

Zhao Gou choked up and said: "I didn't expect that in this peaceful and prosperous world, the imperial brother couldn't see it with his own eyes...... Brother Huang! ”

The last howl seemed to express the brotherly affection and pity for Zhao Huan.

Li Gang persuaded and said: "Your Majesty, before the matter is exact, please don't be too sad." ”

Zhao Gou restrained his sadness and said, "Check, you must check for me!" ”

Qu Ping changed the subject and asked: "Your Majesty, what do you plan to do with the captives of Jin and Goryeo?" ”