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In a blink of an eye, it was the beginning of the seventh year of Xining, the sky was cold, and the snowflakes were fluttering!

In the past year, the Great Song Dynasty has been thriving. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Guo Kui, who was on the West Guangnan Road, finally lived up to expectations, and finally drove the Jiaozhi people out of the Great Song Dynasty with a beautiful counteroffensive campaign. And with harsh means to deter, temporarily cut off the covetousness of the Jiaozhi people.

Many people were excited and shouted for Guo Kui to continue the march and completely destroy Jiaozhi. But the official Zhao Wei vetoed it. The reason is that the land of Jiaozhi is damp and hot, and the soldiers are easy to adapt to the water and soil, and they have already learned a lesson in the rash march last year. In the spirit of compassion for the soldiers, the troops were temporarily withdrawn and returned to Bianjing to rest and recuperate.

As for Cochin, they were given stern warnings and let them live for the time being. Thus demonstrating the majesty and benevolence of the kingdom of heaven, the demeanor of the state of etiquette.

Everyone knows that this is just a high-sounding statement on the surface, and because of this, Guo Kui's military exploits are definitely not comparable to Zhao Zhao, the king of Qin.

The official Zhao Ji also looked colorless in front of King Qin!

Soon after the Western Army captured Lingzhou, the cold winter came, and the Yellow River froze. The whole country of the Great Song Dynasty was worried that they would take the opportunity to step on the ice and launch a counteroffensive to recapture Lingzhou.

Unexpectedly, until the beginning of Xining's seventh year, the feared thing never happened.

At the beginning, Zhao Zhao was a little strange, this was too inconsistent with the style of the Xixia people, as well as the current situation! If this winter is missed, give the Song army a year to rectify and consolidate the territory on the east bank of the Yellow River, and it will be difficult for the Western Xia to recapture it.

Why can Western Xia be so calm? It's so weird!

As a result, many fine works sneaked into Xingqing Mansion. After many inquiries, I found out the reason.

It turned out that Li Bingchang, the lord of the Western Xia Kingdom, couldn't afford to sink down, died young, and died with a whimper.

As soon as Li Bingchang died, the Western Xia Kingdom was suddenly in turmoil, and there was also an open and secret struggle around the position of the lord of the country. Under such circumstances, where did they still have the heart to counterattack the Song Dynasty? On the contrary, he was very worried that the Song army would take advantage of the fire to rob, so as to hide the news as much as possible.

It's just that there is no impermeable wall in the world, let alone such a major event as the death of the lord of the country. There must be clues leaking the news.

After Chang'an got the news, many people suggested that Zhao Zhao take the opportunity to send troops and directly attack Xingqing Mansion.

Zhao Zhao, the king of Qin, vetoed this proposal after careful consideration, and after the battle of Lingxia, the western army also suffered heavy losses and was exhausted, and it took a period of time to recover. You can't eat a fat person in one bite, so you also need to be cautious and take every step of the way.

Again. Now the Western Xia is in internal strife, and if it is invaded by foreign enemies, it will threaten the foundation of their survival. There is no guarantee that they will not make peace for the time being. Consistent with the outside world. Why help the Tanguts? Let them mess with themselves first, and it's a good thing to temporarily threaten Lingzhou. At least one year of recuperation is precious, but it is a good thing that cannot be sought.

What's more, Zhao Ji in Bianjing is not a fuel-efficient lamp, so you need to be careful. The cold winter is also not conducive to marching battles. Therefore, this idea was directly dispelled.

After a period of open and secret fighting, and the coordination of interests, the candidate for the lord of the Western Xia State was finally released.

Li Bingchang's son Li Qianshun, who was less than half a year old, ascended to the throne of the country, assisted by his maternal grandfather Liang Yiburi. In the palace, there are two Empress Dowagers Liang (grandmother and mother, both from the Liang family).

I just suffered a defeat in Lingxia. He was able to break out of the encirclement and become an auxiliary minister. It's not easy to bury Liang Yi!

After careful inquiry, I learned that when the withdrawal of the army passed through the Hetao, Liang Yibu won the support of the Liao State. In recent times, the Tiande army of the Liao State has been very active.

After the war with the Song Dynasty and the loss of half of the country, the importance of the support of the Liao State to the Western Xia is self-evident. It's just that although he helped his grandson ascend the throne and became an auxiliary minister again, Liang Yi's life was not easy. The successive failures made the Western Xia soldiers very dissatisfied. The two generations of the Liang family's empress dowager, the power leaning towards the government and the opposition, also aroused the strong dissatisfaction of the party nobles.

On the one hand, it is necessary to integrate the country, settle the party and aristocracy, and stabilize the rule of the Liang family; At the same time, we must beware of the Song army, for a while, Liang Yi is also anxious!

Zhao Zhao rarely has a free time, but even though the New Year is coming and his third son is born, he can't go back to Bianjing to reunite with his family.

Longtan Tiger's Den, it was not easy to break out, how could he be in danger again.

It's just that any wind and grass in Bianjing, Zhao Zhao, who is observant, will not let it go.

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In Bianjing City, the atmosphere of the New Year is still strong.

Sima Guang's mansion ushered in a New Year's guest - Shao Yong!

After a courtesy greeting, Sima Guang invited Shao Yong into the study. If there is nothing to do, he will not go to the Three Treasures Palace, he knows that now Shao Yong's identity is special, and he will not come to the door easily. Since I'm here, I'm afraid I have something to say.

In fact, Sima Guang didn't want to get involved, but he also knew that it was impossible to stay out of it. What's more, Shao Yong is a close friend, how can he turn him away?

"Brother Junshi, Happy New Year!" Shao Yong smiled: "Brother Junshi is in good spirits, but what is the happy event?" Let me guess! ”

Sima Guang couldn't help but smile bitterly, nor did he interrupt, and let Shao Yong "joke".

Shao Yong smiled: "But is it because Brother Junshi was nominated as a scholar of Jixian Palace? ”

"How dare you think of such a non-trivial idea?" Sima Guang is very modest, but it is also equivalent to admitting the facts, and it is not a secret that some people elected him as prime minister.

Shao Yong smiled and asked, "Brother Junshi is not tempted at all?" ”

Sima Guang was obviously a little hesitant, to say that Wenchen didn't have the heart of a prime minister, it was fake! It's just that he has always been rigorous and modest, and he is completely gentlemanly, and he will not deny it outright, but it is not easy to admit it publicly.

Shao Yong broke the embarrassment with a smile and said: "The prime minister is good, but if you can't win the trust of the officials, the monarch and the ministers can't complement each other, I'm afraid that you can't even ...... a good end."

This is not false at all, Wang Anshi's experience is obvious to all. What else is there to say when encountering such a cold official?

"Brother Junshi thinks, is it possible for you?" Shao Yong asked very impolitely, somewhat stabbing people's wounds.

Sima Guang pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "I don't conspire with Wang Jiefu, can the official family use me?" Whoever is good for the appearance is good, don't be villains like Lu Huiqing, the Great Song Dynasty can no longer be made into a miasma. ”

"Brother Junshi is really a gentleman, open-minded!"

Seeing Shao Yong's smile, Sima Guang was immediately puzzled: "Brother Yao won't ask me this for no reason, but what's ......?"

Shao Yong said in a deep voice: "It's really not a secret, I'm afraid that the position of prime minister will not have a chance with Brother Junshi!" ”

As expected, Sima Guang was not disappointed, and his expression was very flat.

Shao Yong continued: "But don't worry, it won't be Lu Huiqing!" As for the candidates, Brother Junshi may be surprised! ”

"Who?" It's not Lu Huiqing, Sima Guang is a lot more relieved. But the second half of Shao Yong's sentence suddenly aroused his curiosity.

"Han Ji-gyu!" (Han Qi's table)

Sima Guang's eyebrows moved, obviously a little surprised, this answer was indeed a bit unexpected. I didn't expect the official family to use this person, it's extraordinary!

As a veteran of the Three Dynasties and the editor-in-chief of Zizhi Tongjian, Sima Guang knew far more information than others. In an instant, he figured out many things, past, present, and future. In addition to this, he was even more surprised by the news channel of King Qin.

The choice of prime minister is confidential, and there is not the slightest news in the court, and King Qin already knows it well. Knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent, one hundred battles will not be defeated, and King Qin has done it. It's a pity that the official family didn't notice that there were eyes and ears around him.

Shao Yongdao: "Wang Jiefu fell, Wen Kuanfu resigned, Han Zhigui paid homage to the prime minister, a few months ago, no one would have imagined that there would be such a situation!" ”

"Han Qi!" Sima Guang shook his head and said: "To be honest, once upon a time, I thought that Wen Kuanfu was the most likely, but I didn't expect ......."

"But I didn't expect him to resign, right?"

"Yes!" Sima Guang is very puzzled by this, Wen Yanbo's situation is very good, sitting in the Daimyo's Mansion, Hebei Road Xuanfu has made remarkable achievements in office, and it is not a problem for high-ranking officials to be prime ministers again. But he resigned suddenly, is he tired of it? Want to spend your old age in peace?

Sima Guang didn't believe it, it was neither early nor late, but it was so unusual at such a moment. Could it be that Wen Yanbo deliberately avoided the official family and the King of Qin? Perhaps, I heard that he has a son who is an official in Chang'an. However, this does not represent his attitude, no matter who sits on the dragon chair of the vertical arch hall, he can be transcendent. Even if it is to avoid suspicion and protect oneself, it will not be so direct at such a special time.

There may be another hidden secret, it seems that Shao Yong seems to know something!

Shao Yong said with a smile: "Before King Qin raided Lingzhou, Wen Jiyuan of Chang'an received an order to delay the delivery of grain and grass to Liu Changzuo's department. Wen Jiyuan had a sincere heart and could not bear the unjustified disasters of the front-line soldiers, so he did not comply with the ...... Wen Yanbo had no choice but to resign. ”

"This ......" seemed to be logically unrelated, but Sima Guang was stunned, and asked for a long time: "Is it ......?"

"That's right, someone wants to use Wen Jiyuan in Chang'an as his eyes and ears and use it, maybe it can also be said to be a temptation and control of Wen Yanbo......"

"Delay the delivery of grain and grass!" Sima Guang sneered: "The three armies have not moved, the grain and grass go first, if the grain and grass are delayed, the advance of Liu Changzuo's troops will inevitably be blocked, and maybe the army will be defeated like a mountain." If he can't reach Lingzhou in time, then His Royal Highness the King of Qin will go deep alone, and he will be surrounded by the Tanguts...... It's so vicious to draw wages from the bottom of the kettle, and use a knife to kill people! ”

"His Royal Highness the King of Qin was killed, hundreds of thousands of Western monarch soldiers were in vain, and the plan to attack Western Xia was bound to fail completely. Western Xia will also take the opportunity to counterattack, the entire northwest is in danger, and it is not impossible for the party troops to reach Tongguan directly. Shao Yong sneered: "Look at this person's courage, it's extraordinary!" ”

"Information governance, capital governance...... Is this how history is learned? Sima Guang's eyes suddenly had a few more strands of sadness.