In the ninth year of Jianwu, at the end of June, Hangzhou was in the middle of the ban.

In the diligent hall where the emperor works on a daily basis, a discussion is taking place. After the coup d'état, Zhu Shengfei stepped down, Zhao Ding became the prime minister, Xu Liang was promoted to the second minister, and Huang Qianshan gave his life, so that now there are only two chief officials in the three provinces of Zhongshu, Zhao Ding and Xu Liang. And their deputy, the governor, did not have one.

According to the system, there is a general quota of three members for participating in political affairs, and they can "govern and save trouble", that is, there is no specific division of labor, and they can assist the prime minister as a whole; It can also be "divided and ruled to save trouble", that is, there is a specific division of labor. The deputy minister is in charge of a certain aspect. For example, when Xu Liang was in charge of political affairs, he was in charge of the army, and Huang Qianshan was in charge of farmland and water conservancy.

Now the imperial court is pursuing Xu Liang's policy, and the economic aspect is to continue the established policy established by his father Xu Shao during his lifetime; On the diplomatic side, it insisted on being tough on Jin: on the military side, it continued to implement the plan of "500,000 elite soldiers", with a special emphasis on the "Song-Liao alliance": the political aspect was the most changeable" Since the founding of the Zhao and Song dynasties, they have always governed the country with an enlightened attitude. However, after many incidents, first of all, Emperor Zhao Chen believed that in troubled times, it was necessary to use heavy canons, and there should be an efficient centralized institution to maintain the operation of the country.

In view of this, the West House, one of the two eastern and western governments, the Privy Council, became an ornament. Not only was the governor of Xifu demoted to the rank of "Privy Councillor", rather than "Privy Envoy", but he also gave this title to the commander of the army sitting on the frontier. The Privy Council's original functions and powers in charge of the nation's military affairs were all assigned to the Prime Minister.

Then, political austerity began, and the main manifestation of this was the repression. The Taiwan admonition is also the imperial history platform, which is in charge of advising the emperor and correcting the important task of impeaching hundreds of officials, to put it bluntly, the Taiwan admonition is public opinion. In the past, the number of officials and candidates for Taiwan was determined by the emperor, and the prime minister generally did not interfere. But now. From the middle of the imperial history, to officials such as the righteous speech. It is all for the purpose of the prime minister's selection, that is, to control the theory of speech.

The Great Song Dynasty must accumulate strength, strengthen armaments, and vow not to give up if the lost land is recovered! Therefore, "the whole country should go towards this goal" and no one is allowed to make irresponsible remarks.

To sum up, the prime minister has a lot of responsibility, and the affairs are mostly dependent on Zhao Ding and Xu Liang, which is obviously a bit difficult. So, now the emperor summoned the two of him to discuss the choice of his deputy.

Zhao Ding recommended the current Imperial History Zhongcheng Zhu Zhuo, this person is also the main battle faction, but not as radical as Zhao Ding, he once had the "three strategies" on the Song and Jin war situation, divided into battles and preparations. War is to take the initiative to attack, preparation is to actively defend, should be the soldiers to block, water to cover. He himself analyzed the pros and cons of these three, and advocated using "reserves" to accumulate strength at the present stage, and taking the initiative to attack when things change. His ideas were deeply appreciated by the emperor and the prime minister, so as soon as it came to select the deputy prime minister, Zhao Ding strongly recommended it.

"Strike. Zhu Zhuo is loyal and diligent in state affairs, and he can use it to do it. But he alone is not enough, is there a suitable candidate for the two virtuous people? "It's June, and it's hot in the south, and it's indoors. Zhao Chen was wearing thin clothes, but the placket on the back of his chest was soaked with sweat, Zhao Guan's family was afraid of cold in winter and heat in summer, and almost all the ministers close to him knew it.

The topic of election to the governor has been thrown up a long time ago. Xu Liang already had a favorite candidate in his heart, but he couldn't figure out whether it would suit the emperor's wishes.

Now listening to Zhao Chen's question, he almost wanted to say it, but in the end he endured it and said: "When the ministers deal with military affairs, it is inevitable that they have no intention of caring about him, and it is not as good as Your Majesty's unique vision." ”

Zhao Chen heard this. chuckled: "There is also a personal choice, but I don't know what Erqing thinks?" ”

"Who?" The two Jae-sawi asked in unison.

"Li Ruobing, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites." Zhao Chen said. Li Ruobing, that is, Li Ruoshui, the representative of the Great Song Dynasty who negotiated with the Jin envoy Zhang Tonggu, was originally named Li Ruobing, and when the Emperor Zhao Huan was in power, he was changed to Ruoshui, and now, he was changed back by Zhao Chen.

An official who can negotiate on behalf of the country must be a character who adheres to principles and does not rub sand in his eyes. Xu Liang was a little surprised when he heard the emperor recommend him, but he still said: "Li Ruobing has integrity, he would rather bend than bend, he should be competent." ”

Zhao Chen asked Zhao Ding again, and he had no opinion. So it was tentatively settled. After talking for a while, the emperor asked, "Xu Qing." You have not been in the court for a short time, but there is a suitable candidate? ”

Xu Liu was silent for a moment, and said with a straight face: "The minister also has a personal choice, it's just", "Just what?" Zhao Chen asked.

"This person has served as a chief of Taiwan and has a good name in Shilin" has also served as a governor and has made great achievements in governance. However, it has been decentralized for many years. I don't know if it's suitable or not. Xu Liu said cryptically.

Zhao Chen showed a puzzled look: "Is there this person?" Has he been a governor of Taiwan, and he has also served as a governor of government? How can I ......?" and at this point, he suddenly remembered someone.

"What Xu Qing said, but Qin Hui?" Zhao Chen asked.

"Exactly." Xu Liang replied. Qin Hui, after stepping into the official career, he also rose step by step, and became the queen of the imperial history. He stepped into the practice of a high-ranking official. Because he was appreciated by Xu Shao, the king of the late Qinghe County, he entered the list of "officials and governors." Frankly speaking, in the process of Xu Shao's implementation of the new policy, Qin Hui saddled up and walked out vigorously. In the DPRK and in Shilin, the reputation is not bad.

But because Xu Shao insisted on not negotiating peace with the Jin people, and because he was centralized, he dismissed Qin Hui from the governor's political affairs, so as to force Xu Shao. After leaving the center, Qin Hui first served as "Xijing stayed and sentenced Henan Mansion". stayed in Luoyang and presided over the rebuilding of the imperial tomb.

When he left Xingzai, Xu Shao once said to him, "You go to Henan for a few years, after the imperial tomb is repaired." Naturally, there will be a chance to come back. Unbeknownst to him, after he completed his mission and was full of expectations to return to the center, the imperial court transferred him to another place as a magistrate.

The days of returning to the central government are far away.

Qin Hui has the ability and is also the main battle, why is Zhao Chen unwilling to use him? Just because Xu Shao was in the phase, he combined political power and military power, Mo said that Prime Minister Zhu Sheng was not in danger of being set aside, and even the emperor had nothing to do. And Qin Hui is Xu Shao's right-hand man, of course Zhao Chen is unwilling to reproduce this scene, so he has been idle for so many years.

Now that Xu Liang is bringing up the old things again, he can't help but make Zhao Chen think more. Then he asked, "Why did Xu Qing recommend Qin Hui?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, Qin Hui's experience in the center is enough first. He has been a clerk and a member of the imperial history. Participating in political affairs, there is a very good set of governance. Secondly, he also has experience in local service. Of course. The age is also appropriate. Chen believes that he is the right person. Xu Liudao.

Zhao Chen listened, smiled without saying a word, and after a while, Fang said: "Qin Hui is indeed talented, this matter, Rong Zhen considers."

Since he said so, Xu Liu didn't want to say more, and after talking for a while, Zhao Chen mentioned the battle on the front line: "Xu Wei personally led the western army to conquer Hedong, and the news came a few days ago that it was going well. Hezhong Prefecture has been restored, Jiezhou "Jiangzhou", and captured Jin Hedong to pacify Han Chang. I am very pleased, this is enough to show that between my dynasty and the Jurchens. It is possible to solve the problem through war. ，。

Zhao Ding suddenly smiled, and when Zhao Chen saw it, he asked, "Why is Zhao Qing happy?" ……

Zhao Dingyi bowed his head: "Your Majesty, the minister is a person from Xie Zhou." Jiezhou was recovered, and the ministers couldn't help but rejoice.

"Haha, human nature, human nature...... Zhao Chen smiled even more. ", Xu Wei will not return empty-handed, "Otherwise, wouldn't it ruin the reputation of the Purple Golden Tiger?" ”。

Zhao Ding said: "King Xu Jun raised troops when he was more than ten years old, and fought for decades" Jin people were deeply afraid. This time, even more talented Liao people help each other, and it is naturally like a bamboo. What is particularly commendable is that the entry of the Western Army into Hedong can be said to be the first to start our counteroffensive, which is of great significance! ”。

"It is this ding, the truth, I am bent on restoring the old frontier" to save the people from fire and water, but ugliness is rampant. Previously, the Northern Expedition was futile. Xu Wei can make some gains. Deeply comforted. No matter how far he can go in this expedition, he can finally fight. But the steps of the Great Song Dynasty's Northern Expedition can be regarded as stepping out...... Zhao Chen said happily.

Xu Liang saw that he was in a good mood, and also smiled: "Your Majesty, it's not just the Western Army. Huaixi pacification division, trained 50,000 elite soldiers, Jiangxi Xuanfu division since the last defeat. is also ashamed and brave, diligent in drills, in order to wash away the snow, and after Han Shizhong acted as the Jinghu Xuanfu Division, he reorganized the troops and restored morale. The soldiers of these divisions are all waiting for the day, and I believe that it will not be long before the day of the Northern Expedition of our Song Dynasty million-strong division is coming. When Zhao Chen heard this, he couldn't help but be fascinated, raised his head and sighed: "I am located in the eventful autumn of the country, I do not seek to merit the three emperors and the five emperors of Degai, but to restore the old frontier, wash away the shame of the country, and be a king of Zhongxing, it is enough!" ……

When the three monarchs and ministers were sighing, an attendant entered the inner hall and reported: "Your Majesty, there is a privy council that has promised to give a decree, claiming that he has just harvested the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu disposal division military report" and urgently sent it to the forbidden ......

This remark aroused the great attention of the three monarchs and ministers, and Zhao Chen immediately said, "Biography!" ……

A moment later. A red-robed official entered, and the Privy Council is now an ornament, "Although this person is appointed as the privy councillor, he actually works in the middle book." Stepping into the Qinzheng Hall, after seeing the salute, he took out the military report: "This is the blue plate I just received, please look at it." ，。

The emperor's edict was passed on by a gold medal fast horse, and it traveled 500 miles day and night, and this blue-letter plate "belongs to the Privy Council, and stipulates that it travels 350 miles day and night." Xu Wei took it, "I know the affairs of the Privy Council...... so he can deliver messages with blue cards.

Zhao Chen took the green card, looked at it fixedly, and couldn't help but be overjoyed. Below, Zhao Ding and Xu Liang both guessed when they saw him like this. Isn't there good news again?

I saw that the emperor quickly read it, and then looked at it again carefully, with a smile on his face that never stopped, and at the end, he said loudly: "Good Xu Wei!" What a Western Army".

Zhao Ding and Xu Liang glanced at each other, although they were also anxious to know the specific news, but they were not easy to urge. can only wait patiently, but Zhao Chen seems to be addicted, you said that on this green card, it has always been concise to report the military situation, how many words can there be? After watching it for so long, you are still reluctant to let go?

, "Zhao Qing, Xu Qing, take a look!." , Zhao Chen smiled happily and ordered the attendant to hand them the blue plate.

The two prime ministers cooperated together and looked at it. This is the good news written by Xu Wei personally on the front line, saying that the Western Army recovered Jiezhou, Jiangzhou, Huaizhou, Zezhou, Cizhou, Hezhongfu, Pingyangfu, Longdefu, Weishengjun and other places, and once besieged Taiyuan City!

Zhao Ding looked at it and blurted out: "Great victory!" It's a big win! …… This time, the Western Army sent troops and was able to recapture most of Hedong in one fell swoop! This is an unprecedented victory since the Songjin Incident! Previously. The Song army also made a lot of achievements, but that happened during the invasion of the Jin army.

The real counteroffensive was recovered, and the Western Army's recovery of Shaanxi was the beginning. But Shaanxi, the Jin people have never completely occupied it. Hedong is different, it has been under siege for a long time, and it has been ruled by the Jurchens for many years, and the western army has recovered half of the wall, the meaning is different, and the nature is not the same!

Even happier is Xu Liu. It's not because Xu Jiu is his cousin, but because after he came to power, the line he pursued was military struggle. Now, the Western Army has regained half of Hedong. Powerful support for his administration!

"Good! All right! ”。 Zhao Chen got up and sighed. "I was able to hit Taiyuan once! Successive battles and victories, so that the ugly ones are defeated! It's really to raise the prestige of our country and strengthen my momentum! ……

Xu Liu behaved more cautiously, he reminded: "Your Majesty, it's a pity that when the Western Army besieged Taiyuan and was about to break the city, the Jin Army came to help in a big way, otherwise, wouldn't Taiyuan be recovered, wouldn't the entire territory of Hedong be recovered?" ”。

Zhao Chen walked down. Waving his hand, he said, "No hurry, no hurry!" Didn't you read what Xu Wei wrote? Now he has ordered his troops to guard the pass. The Jin army has also withdrawn to Taiyuan. Half of Hedong is in hand, and Taiyuan is also a matter of time! ……

Xu Liu looked at it carefully, and suddenly found that Fang Cai had missed a section because of his excitement. Busy said: "Your Majesty, in addition to reporting the victory, Xu Wei also requested the imperial court to restore order in Hedong as soon as possible. Appoint officials, master of ceremonies administration.

Zhao Chen nodded, "Well, that's how it should be." The people of Hedong have been raped by the Jin people for many years, and now they have just recovered, and all kinds of ruins are waiting to be raised. Hurry up with this......

Zhao Ding sighed and said, "Your Majesty, the Western Army has recovered dozens of prefectures and counties in one fell swoop, which will require at least hundreds of officials to replenish." If the Zhongshu is selected from among the promoted officials and magistrates, "this will not be determined even in half a year......

Zhao Chen listened to it and knew it. The government must have a prefect, the state must know the state, and the county must know the county, and this alone requires dozens of officials. Not to mention the officials below the chief executive! Moreover, the area recovered this time is so large, should the Criminal Division, the Transshipment Division, and the Changping Division be set up? Should there be a Propaganda and Fu Division that oversees the overall situation?

If you count all of these, then the officials needed ......

In the past, Shaanxi was recovered, why wasn't it so troublesome? Because at that time, Xu Wei had the power to "dethrone cheaply". He can select officials in Sichuan and Shaanxi nearby, and appoint them directly. Now that the imperial court has taken back his power, it means that the central government has to take care of this matter itself.

The question is, can the central government manage this matter?

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