"Prime Minister Goryeo's internal and external affairs?!"

Not only Queen Xiang, but even Han Jiang and Cai Qu were surprised.

I've never heard of this position, but you don't have to think twice to understand what it means. The internal and external affairs are under the control of this minister, isn't this the real and unknown king of Goryeo?

Cai did think about how Han Gang, who had always been fond of ingenuity, would solve the problems he was facing, but he never imagined that Han Gang would actually send a king of Goryeo over.

"The prime minister's military affairs, ordinary military affairs, and punishment of military and state affairs can be all done, and there is no problem with advisers and auxiliary ministers, as long as the authority is the same, it doesn't matter what the name is."

Han Gang's words were even more straightforward, that is, to turn the king of Goryeo into a puppet, firmly grasp the Goryeo government, and hold the small Goryeo court in his hands.

With the envoys sent to govern the Goryeo court, it didn't matter who the king of Goryeo was or what kind of person he was. Even a three-year-old child, a hundred-year-old man, a madman, a fool, a wise man, a warrior, a Ming Jun, and a faint king could not affect the government of Goryeo.

Allowing Goryeo to act in accordance with the needs of the Great Song Dynasty is the job of Prime Minister Goryeo's internal and external affairs.

Finally waited for Han Gang to speak out to help, Zhang Dian suddenly lifted his spirits, even though he supported the establishment of a new monarch in front of him, and Han Gang said that it would be better to keep Wang Xun, but Han Gang's original intention was to keep Yang Congxian, and to promote the Great Song Dynasty to further participate in the changes in Goryeo and even the East China Sea. Although the candidate for the prime minister of Goryeo will inevitably be transferred to Dongfu, this time it will bleed, and the chicken ribs of Donghai will be lost if it is lost.

"If the Goryeo monarch and ministers can accept the internal and external affairs of the Chinese envoy and prime minister of Goryeo, it is better than appointing a new monarch." Zhang Dian did not hesitate to deny what he had said before, "In this way, it will not damage the rules of the monarch and ministers." It's a two-way street. ”

Cai Chek listened to Han Gang's meaning, as well as Zhang Tun's description, that is, to change Goryeo from an outer vassal to an inner vassal domain, and directly into a vassal state controlled by the imperial court like the Eastern Han Dynasty. That's a good thing, of course, but it's not a little troublesome.

"How can the Goryeo monarchs be willing?!"

He looked at Han Gang, expecting Han Gang to give him a satisfactory answer.

But it was Zhang Dian who refuted it: "In the Han Dynasty, the kings were divided, and the prime minister was set up to be in charge of national affairs, and the lieutenant was set up to be in charge of the military." The ministers and lieutenants of the vassal states were all appointed by the imperial court. As the saying goes, 'governing the people together, such as the county guard, and the lieutenant such as the county captain'. At that time, the princes and kings, I don't know if they are willing to be willing? ”

Cai was displeased: "How can Goryeo be equal to the kings surnamed Liu?" ”

Zhang Dian immediately asked: "Subject to the canonization of the imperial court, taking the money and grain of the imperial court, and supporting it by the imperial court, can't the imperial court still control it?!" ”

Cai Cheng said: "In terms of reasoning, of course the imperial court can manage it." But in terms of human feelings, you can't do that. The imperial court can send a prime minister, but it cannot send a Goryeo imperial court. Everything has to be dealt with by the Goryeo ministers, so how can they not consider their thoughts? ”

Zeng Bu also followed closely: "Wang Xun is still in power, even if he is unpopular, but as long as he is still the king of Goryeo, which of the Goryeo ministers can continue to do things with peace of mind, he is not afraid of the recovery of Goryeo in the future, and he will settle accounts after the autumn after he regains power?" ”

Xiang Queen's brows became tighter and tighter.

The positions of the eastern and western governments are completely reversed. Cai Qu and Zeng Bu were still opposed to the establishment of a new monarch before, and now they have to consider the position of the Goryeo ministers, aren't they chaotic ministers and thieves now?

"Cai Qing, Zeng Qing, will the Goryeo ministers' invitation be agreed or not?"

"Of course I can't say yes!" The two spoke in unison.

Empress Xiang immediately turned her face: "This can't be done, that can't be done, what should I do!?" According to Cai Qing and Zeng Qing's words, since the Goryeo ministers have already handed over the recital, there is no room for retreat, unless the imperial court agrees to their request, how can they do things with peace of mind? ”

Cai did ignore Empress Taishang's anger and said respectfully: "Your Highness Mingjian." The reason why the Goryeo ministers wanted to abolish Wang Xun and establish a new monarch was simply not to seek the restoration of the country, but to do so was contrary to the guidelines. In a dilemma, if you can't choose one of them, you can only select good ministers from the court to cooperate with Goryeo to restore the country, and Wang Xun will keep him in the harem. This is indeed a good policy, but Zhang Dian said that this is the law of both worlds, but the minister cannot agree. It had to be a little more thoughtful so that the situation would not deteriorate further. ”

Zeng Bu also said: "As Cai Xianggong said, Yang Congxian was in Goryeo, and he couldn't stop his courtiers from committing crimes, but now the Goryeo monarchs and ministers are like enemies, and sending a prime minister to Goryeo military affairs is a last resort, how to do things well, so as not to cause trouble again, this is a thing that the imperial court must consider clearly." ”

"Your Highness, although Yang Congxian has had today's events, he has not been without merit. If there was no Yang Congxian guarding in Tamna, I don't know what would happen to Jin Yi's generation? Goryeo Dongyi, who doesn't know etiquette, can't kill the king. ”

Zeng Bu's mouth moved, but he didn't make a sound, but the corners of his mouth turned outward.

Of course, Han Gang knew that Lu Dao's rhetoric was really far-fetched, if it weren't for Zhang Dian who had already pushed the boat down the river and declared that he had given up control of the situation in the East China Sea, Cai Qu and Zeng Bu would have been able to turn their faces now.

"However, Yang Congxian is a humble position, and he is a military general, he lacks knowledge, and he can't be self-exclusive in everything, so he must be invited, so if there is a minister and prime minister of Goryeo's affairs, it will never fall into the current situation. As for how to reconcile or make up for the disagreement between the Goryeo monarchs and ministers, this is a matter of consideration in the future, not a top priority. ”

Cai did have a calm face: "Then what will be the top priority?" ”

"Tamna. The Great Song Dynasty is far away and the Liao Kingdom is near. Now that Goryeo has not long died, Jiwei is still there, and there is a royal division stationed on the island, so the lord of Tamna does not dare to rebel. But as time goes by, the Tamna Kingdom will inevitably have different intentions. Han Gang paused for a moment, and then said: "Even if the Tamna Kingdom can always serve China and Goryeo, I am afraid that the monarchs and ministers of Goryeo will not be willing to be a diner, and it is only a matter of time before the dove occupies the magpie's nest." At the same time, there is also Japan, since the Liao people have violated their borders, China can not sit idly by, Japan is far away from the Middle Earth, the imperial court is too late to respond, and there are ministers to contact and preside over the outside world, so they can respond to changes more quickly. ”

Han Gang spoke, and Zeng Bu, who still wanted to speak, stopped.

This time, the Liao State invaded Japan, which made both the DPRK and China begin to worry about the safety of the Great Song Dynasty Haijiang in the future. In the minds of the monarchs and ministers of the Great Song Dynasty, Japan was far away from China, and in the mouth of the Japanese monks who visited China during the time of Taizong, it was 'looking at the sunset and traveling westward, and the waves of 100,000 miles were inexhaustible'. However, with the Liao Kingdom, which occupied Goryeo, crossing the sea and entering the Koukou, it felt as if it had been drawn closer all of a sudden, and it must be taken seriously.

Han Gang looked at Cai Qu and Zeng Bu, and sighed secretly, this arrogance was finally suppressed. However, the price to be paid is that the control of the East China Sea strategy is transferred to the hands of the Eastern Government. This Goryeo prime minister is the benefit of sending away.

Coming out of the Chongzheng Palace, Han Gang and Zhang Dian deliberately slowed down two steps, exchanging their anger in a low voice behind them.

As soon as Zhang Dian walked out of the hall, his face changed, his color turned iron-blue, and he whispered hatefully: "Yang Congxian is so bold!" ”

"He's still timid. If it's bigger, Wang Xun will be killed directly, how much trouble will it be saved? ”

"Small treachery and small evils do not become a climate."

"If it's a great evil, you won't be able to tolerate him."

It is precisely because it is now the Goryeo ministers who have written to request the abolition of Wang Xun's position that Zhang Dian and Han Gang can be sure that the whole thing must have been provoked by Yang Congxian.

If a Goryeo minister, such as Kim Yee, were to lead the coup, they could have settled everything with a glass of poisoned wine and then reported a death. As long as the Great Song Dynasty still wants to use them to contain the Liao State, it will be impossible to punish them. There is no need to travel thousands of miles to send letters to ask for permission from the imperial court.

And in the current situation, only Yang Congxian occupies an important and even dominant position in it, so Wang Xun can save his life. If the matter of killing the monarch is debunked in the future, even if it is touched, no matter how meritorious it is, his life will not be saved. The assassination of the king of Goryeo is completely different from the nature of collusion to force the palace, and in the future, when the truth is revealed, the whole family will be executed. And just forcing Wang Xun to abdicate, it is easy to shirk cleanly, and it will not be a big problem.

This is a clear thing. Han Gang's speech in the palace before could only go around to the queen, which Zaifu was not bright-eyed, but because of Han Gang, he didn't debunk it.

Zhang Dian said hatefully: "Use him for a while first, and when you have a suitable candidate, you will replace him." ”

"But for the position of Prime Minister of Goryeo, you have to choose a competent person, otherwise the entire East China Sea will be in chaos."

There are not many civilian officials who can be trusted militarily. The status must not be low, and you must have enough military and political experience to be able to take on the overall situation of the East China Sea, and at the same time you must be willing to go to Goryeo.

"The most suitable is actually Huang Shang."

Han Gang shook his head: "Could An Houqing be worse than him?" ”

There will be no one under Zhang Dan's hands, and Zhang Qi, who is still in Hedong, is an excellent candidate, but how could Cai really agree with Zhang Dan's people to preside over the East China Sea. Huang Shang's situation is better, if Han Gang strongly recommends him, Cai may indeed be relieved, but before Huang Sheng gets the qualification for the system, Han Gang is not willing to let him out of Beijing.

"An Tao has never led the army. And the Hanlin Bachelor is too unconventional for Goryeo. How many of the important ministers above the servant system are willing to stay in Goryeo for a long time? ”

Han Gang thought for a moment and shook his head, "Let Cai Xianggong worry about it." ”

Hearing Han Gang mention Cai Qu, Zhang Dang's face became a little more gloomy, but then he let out a long sigh and shook his head, "That's it, let Cai Zhizheng worry about it." ”

The Emperor of Goryeo said that it sounded good, but the Goryeo court is still sending people under the fence, and the land and population are not as good as a township.

Han Gang and Zhang Dian fell behind, and gradually moved away from the Zai Zhi in front, but when they walked down the corridor and turned to Wende Gate, they saw Han Jiang and Cai Cheng stopped in front. Zeng Bu and Zhang Qi, who followed closely behind, also stopped.

Several Zaisuke stood on the bluestone slabs, looking up at the sky to the east, not knowing what they were looking at.

Han Gang and Zhang Dian looked at each other, their eyes were full of suspicion, and then they quickly caught up, went down the steps together, walked out of the corridor, and then looked in the same direction.

A thick black pillar of smoke crossed the towering palace wall and penetrated the sky.

"Where is it burning again?"