"After Wang Shu Zhishi, Xu Ziang was the only chief of the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Division, and he asked Mianzhou Yousi for the Great Seal......" Zhao Ding took a breath, and the words behind him did not come out. He himself also felt that there was nothing wrong with this, Xu Wei was the only deputy envoy of Xuanfu in office, and in the absence of a chief official, it was right for him to preside over the Xuanfu Division.

At this time, Zhao Chen asked Xu Liu, "What does Xu Qing think?" ”

Xu Liang didn't dare to answer, because the person concerned was his relative, so he had to avoid suspicion. After thinking carefully, he said: "Xu Wei also made it clear in the recital, this is because of the unclear definition of authority, and the imperial court has clearly stipulated it. ”

When Zhao Chen heard this, he was noncommittal, because Xu Liu's words were equivalent to not saying anything. Zhao Ding took over the conversation: "The last time Taiwei Xu went to Xingchao to enter the Hajj, the official promoted him to be the 'Privy Deputy Envoy', does this still need to be defined?" The prefect of the privy government sits in the place, and as soon as Wang Shu leaves, it is natural for him to take charge of the Xuanfu Division. Zhang Jun, Wang Ciweng and others bypassed Xu Wei and took matters into their own hands, which is against the system, and the second is against moderation, which is unjustifiable in any case. ”

Zhu Shengfei didn't speak, and when he saw that Zhao Ding said so resolutely, he said with a smile: "Zhao Xiang, that's not what he said." Although the official family promoted Xu Wei to be the privy deputy envoy, it did not clearly stipulate that he should participate in the daily affairs of the Xuanfu Division. ”

Zhao Ding frowned: "Zhu Xiang, it's just a matter of what others say, you are the first assistant of the court, do you still need me to explain the matter of the system to you?" Privy Counsellor, this title says it all. ”

Zhu Shengfei is embarrassed, because Zhao Ding is a person who speaks straightforwardly, and he will not consider your feelings, as long as he provokes him, it is like gunpowder. coughed and explained: "Even if Xu Wei's request is reasonable, Zhang Jun, Wang Ciweng and others are not at fault. The Great Seal of one side is related to the authority of the two places, and it is indeed necessary to be cautious. ”

"I just want to know, who gave them the power to exercise the power of the Xuanfu Disposal Envoy to transfer troops without authorization? If this matter has to be investigated strictly, Zhu knows better than me what the nature is. Zhao Ding said solemnly.

Zhu Shengfei can't take it anymore, because this whole thing is a messy account, and you can never figure it out. If you have to theorize, Xu Wei is not wrong, and Zhang Wang is not wrong, in the final analysis, the problem lies in the overlapping institutions and the confusion of powers. He didn't want to talk to Zhao Ding, because no one could quarrel with him, so he waved his hand again and again: "That's it, let's fight, it's important to solve the problem." ”

When Zhao Chen heard this, he asked, "With Qing and other opinions, how to deal with this matter?" ”

"Back to the official's house, first of all, clarify Xu Wei's authority, whether he is only in charge of military affairs, or in charge of his own department; Secondly, this matter cannot be dealt with mud, and what should be dealt with must be dealt with; In the end, the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu envoy must make a decision. Zhao Ding said clearly.

Zhao Chen listened and was silent. He could see that Xu Wei was very annoyed about this matter. And the fact that Xu Jiu's authority was not clear at the beginning was also intentional. Now it seems that Xu Wei is still sensible. Because even if he was displeased, he did not restrain Liangxing from appeasing Si Ting's Mianzhou side.

As for his request for a new governor, I would like to believe half of it. Xu Churen and Wang Shu have retired successively, and Xu Wei, as the only deputy, has a very high call for rectification, and he must know it himself. Now he is asking for a new chief, and it is difficult to say that there is no reason for anger, and he must be appeased and appeased.

"Qing and the others think that this Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu disposal envoy still needs to be reappointed?" Zhao Chen asked.

This question has brought down a number of prime ministers, it is said that Xu Wei has been in the west for many years, and his merits and achievements are there, and this person is worthy of the word "loyal and brave". Straighten him right and be in charge of Sichuan and Shaanxi, there is no problem. But then again, Sichuan and Shaanxi are not only places where the country's strong troops gather, but also important towns for money and grain, and the power of the Xuanfu disposal envoy is very great, so he can "act cheaply".

These four words seem to be very simple and not remarkable, but if you dig deeper into their meanings, you will find that whoever sits in this position will have the military power and political power in Sichuan and Shaanxi. For example, acting cheaply includes "cheap dethronement", which means demotion or removal, and promotion or promotion, that is, the appointment, dismissal, reward and punishment of officials. This is the only one, and the weight is self-representing.

In addition, if Xu Wei is a literary rank, then the official family may not ask such a question at all, and directly straighten it out. The key is that he is a military minister...... "The saint, the minister thinks that if it is said that there is no need to appoint another Sichuan and Shaanxi governor." Zhu Shengfei said. He is the prime minister, and as soon as he made a statement, everyone focused on him, thinking that he was trying to support the rectification of Xu Wei.

"In the past, the imperial court set up Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu envoys because of the needs of the war situation. At that time, the Jin people occupied half of Shaanxi, and even Sichuan was directly threatened. In order to unite the forces of the two places to fight against gold, it had to be so. But now that Shaanxi has been fully recovered, and the threat of the Jin people has shifted to the Xianghan region, there is no need to concentrate power so much. Therefore, the minister suggested that Sichuan and Shaanxi should be divided and disposed of. Xu Wei can be appointed as the Shaanxi Xuanfu envoy, and the Sichuan Xuanfu envoy will be appointed separately. Zhu Shengfei said.

The words were full of surprise.

His opinion was not new, and he had already mentioned it before, but the conditions at that time did not allow it at all, so he gave up. Now that he has brought it up again, it is not difficult to see that the prime minister is still not at ease with concentrating power in the hands of military ministers after all.

Zhao Chen nodded, and asked again: "What is Zhu Qing's opinion?" ”

Huang Qianshan thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, the ministers have been in the center for a long time and are not familiar with the local situation, so this matter should be asked to Xu to participate in politics." ”

Zhao Chen laughed and asked Xu Liudao, "Xu Qing, what do you think?" ”

"This is ......" Xu Liang was stumped. If you want his opinion, it must be to support his cousin as the envoy of Sichuan and Shaanxi. But because of this relationship, he must avoid suspicion.

"Xu doesn't have to have scruples when he participates in politics, just tell the truth." Of course, Zhao Ding knew what Xu Liang was thinking, and encouraged him on the side. In addition, he himself actually couldn't make up his mind, it just so happened that Xu Liang had served in Sichuan and Shaanxi for so long, so listen to his opinion as a reference.

Xu Liu took a breath and said with a straight face: "The official family, the ministers do not approve of the division of Sichuan and Shaanxi. ”

"Oh? Cause? Zhao Chen asked.

"Although the whole territory of Shaanxi has been recovered, the party people took advantage of the opportunity of the Song and Jin exchanges to continue to encroach on our territory. Therefore, the argument that Shaanxi no longer faces a military threat is not entirely correct. ”

When these words come out, no one can refute them, because the facts are there.

"In addition, Shaanxi has suffered from many years of war, and the damage is extremely serious, and now is the time for reconstruction. Without the financial support of the central government, Shaanxi had to rely on Sichuan. If the two places had a unified organization, it would be much easier to get things done. At this time, if it is divided, it may not be so smooth for the two Xuanfu Divisions to communicate and cooperate in the future. ”