The news of Han Gang's refusal to accept the reward immediately caused a storm after it reached Beijing. He is a celebrity who has been jealous of Zhao Hao, and his fame in the capital and the court is much greater than his official position. As soon as they heard that he had resigned the rich reward, the old party said that he was honest and shameful and did not dare to accept the reward for nothing, while the new party said that he valued righteousness and did not want to be rewarded alone. can be faint, and some people say that he is selling his reputation.

Zhao Ji was also puzzled, took Li Xian's reply letter, and asked Wang Anshi: "Wang Qing, is Han Gang fighting for people?" ”

Wang Anshi still remembered the conversation with Han Gang that day, but he didn't expect that Han Gang would be able to do what he said.

There is something to gain and something to lose. The Battle of Yokoyama consumed Guanzhong's savings for many years, and although the beheadings exceeded the sum of the previous ten years, it still did not achieve the original goal. If the success is successful, it is really unreasonable to just put the blame on a traitor and gently expose it. And after the success and failure, none of the Xuanfu Division was punished, it is already lenient enough, and then a big reward, so who is responsible for this matter?

With such a reproach, Wang Anshi couldn't argue with Wen Yanbo. It has done too much to keep the leading generals and let Han Jiang clear his guilt in advance. He also had to think about it for the future. Leaving a bad precedent will leave an opportunity for future generations to exploit loopholes, and any system is corrupted bit by bit. An excuse that seems to be in the past can exonerate everyone, and a reward will be given, no matter how you think about it, it will leave a legacy of trouble. Wang Anshi thought about it at the time, but decided to back down a little.

But when it was Han Gang's turn, the situation was different. His credit, Wen Yanbo can't open his eyes and say no, like You Shixiong, he is the exception of the exception. And Han Gang's practice is even rarer. Wang Anshi was also taken aback when he heard Chang'an's reply.

"When Han Gang entered Beijing earlier, he had spoken to his ministers that Luo Wu was difficult to defend and was reluctant to go to Han Jiang's curtain. He also said that if he was to go to Shaanxi Xuanfu Division, he would not be defeated, even if he won, his name should not be written in the edict of the reward. The minister only thought it was at the time, but still forced him to go to Yanzhou. Later, I heard that Han Gang went to Han Jiang's tent, and there were many plans in Luowu City. I thought he had changed his ways, but I didn't expect it to be such a strong point. ”

"Is that so?" Zhao Ji's heart was shocked, and he was rarely surprised.

Unexpectedly, Han Gang was so unoptimistic about Hengshan's affairs beforehand, and even said such tough words. And when Wang Anshi said these words to Han Gang, he forced him to go, and he was even more hard. If it were him Zhao Ji, he would definitely let it go.

It's really a bad deal. Zhao Ji thought, "Nicknames really can't be wrong!" ’

"It's true." Zeng Bu testified for Wang Anshi in the back, "At that time, the ministers were also listening. Han Gang was indeed bent on the river and tried his best to resign and go to Hengshan. ”

Zhang Dian glanced at Zeng Bu coldly, and immediately said: "However, Han Gang did not harm the state affairs because of his selfishness, if it weren't for his contribution, Luo Wu and Xianyang would have more complications." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Ji groaned for a while and nodded slowly. Zhang Dian is right, if it were someone else, if he didn't make trouble in private, he would already be Amitabha, how many people could work hard like Han Gang, and even made great contributions to his work?

For such a courtier, Zhao Ji felt that he should be praised more.

And Han Gang had a lot of credit that had not been recorded before, a courtier who had a lethal force whether he was in Hehuang or Hengshan, and he was still a candidate, and Zhao Ji always felt that he owed him something.

"How can the imperial court have a reason not to be rewarded for meritorious service!?" Zhao Ji said.

If an ordinary courtier made such a trick that was close to selling fame, he would simply not pay attention to it. When they ask for a name, they give it to them. Seeking benevolence and benevolence, is it true that the imperial court is asking for a reward for them? But Han Gang is different, his credit is too great, and Zhao Ji can also be trusted in terms of character.

As Zhang Dian said, although Han Gang opposed Yokoyama's policy, he did not harm state affairs with selfish intentions. Whether it is Han Jiang or Chong Ge, as well as Zhang Yu and Zhao Yu, they all praise him for his loyalty, diligence, courage and wisdom. The thunderbolt car that was just presented recently was also invented by him - the name of the thunderbolt car was given by Zhao Ji.

With so much credit, plus the recommendation of many important ministers, as well as his own talent, it is more than enough to be promoted to a court official, not to mention the Beijing official. In Zhao Ji's eyes, Han Gang has no other shortcomings except for being young. Even the heart is excellent, righteous and trustworthy, upright, and unmoved, which few people can compare with Zhao Ji in recent times.

How can such a courtier not be reused? Be rewarded! Zhao Ji thought so, and planned to send another edict to the past, "How about inventing the thunderbolt cannon?" ”

But Wang Anshi shook his head, "With Han Gang's temperament, I'm afraid the minister won't accept it even if he forces it!" ”

Flexibility is compromise, if Han Gang accepts it, he will inevitably be ridiculed, and Han Gang will not be so weak. And if you dare to compete with the prince, if your temper is not hard, then there will be ghosts.

"Han Gang really doesn't want a reward?!"

"From the point of view of the minister, it is absolutely true!"

Zhao Ji had a headache: "Then how to deal with it?" ”

"Since Han Gang wants to resign and give the reward, he can do what he wants. If there is any intention to fight for the officials of the Xuanfu Division, you can ignore it. Wang Anshi put forward his own handling opinions, "With Han Gang's talent, return to Hehuang, and don't worry about nothing." ”

"That's not good." Zhao Ji shook his head. One thing is one thing, how can you not be rewarded for your meritorious service? If you return to Hehuang to make meritorious contributions, you will naturally be rewarded according to your merits. And now, the merits of the Xuanfu Division in Shaanxi should also be rewarded, which is the way for the court to treat its ministers.

"But Han Gang won't accept it." Wang Anshi still remembers Han Gang's pair of sharp eyebrows and heavy eyes, just like himself, they are all tough characters who are not moved by external objects.

Both the monarch and the minister are in trouble.

Zhang Dian stood up, "The minister heard that Han Qianliu, the father of Han Gang, although he is an old gardener, he is good at farming, and he has many merits in the Tongyuan Army's tuntian, Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu have something to say. ”

Zhao Ji thought about it, this can be regarded as a workaround. It's just that Han Gang's official position is too low, if he is already a court official, it is very convenient to directly seal his wife and son and his parents. It's not like now, you have to come around, "Then give Han Qianliu an official." ”

"It is not for nothing to win an office!" Zeng Bu advised Zhao Ji not to be too anxious, "If you wait for June to open the sickle, if the army really reaps something, the gift of officials can be justified." ”

Zhao Ji pondered for a while and nodded, but after all, it was still difficult to let go, this was not the way to treat the heroes. But Han Gang is so tough, he can't force it. Originally, Zhao Ji still wanted to see Han Gang, but now that the wind is on the cusp, he doesn't want Han Gang to become the target of the public, so he has to let it go first, so he can only wait for another opportunity

- Hehuang should be up a little bit sooner.

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Han Gang was bent on making meritorious contributions to Hehuang, and he resigned the rewards sent to the door. This can be regarded as an explanation to the colleagues of the Xuanfu Division, and now they have become much more affectionate to Han Gang, not like in the past, only military generals have a good relationship with Han Gang.

Originally, You Shixiong also wanted to follow Han Gang to refrain from the reward, but was persuaded by Han Gang. Han Gang is a subordinate official of the Xuanfu Division, but when You Shixiong made meritorious service, he was a military judge in Pizhou, and later he was conquered by Yanda, and then he went to work in the Xuanfu Division. But until now, there is no formal establishment. In that case, why bother with the excitement. It is not easy to choose people to change officials, and You Shixiong's situation is different from his own family, so he may not have another chance if he pushes it.

You Shixiong finally accepted Han Gang's advice, and two days later, he set off for Tokyo City. The number of people who are elected and transferred to official positions is about a little more than 100 a year. Once you become an official, you are qualified to become a pro-people official - the lowest is also the magistrate. Whether the candidates are qualified or not is directly related to the local people, so the successive emperors of the Great Song Dynasty attached great importance to the transfer of officials. Every person who is transferred to the official must go to the palace and be personally evaluated by the Son of Heaven. Han Gang gave up his qualifications, and You Shixiong could only go on the road alone.

But Han Gang is not as relaxed as before. The title of Shaanxi Xuanfu Division has not yet been revoked, but all the officials of the Shuai Mansion have been removed from their posts. The unlucky one returned to the capital to guard the gate of Liuneiquan, waiting for Zhang Bang to announce the new vacant position; And those who were lucky decided on their positions early and went to their respective posts.

Han Gang was temporarily transferred from Hehuang, and his original position was not revoked. He is also the witty text of the Yuanbian Pacification Division, as well as Qin Fenglu's injury and illness, and in addition, the new edict added him to the position of a military judge who signed the book of the Tongyuan Army. At the same time, there was also an order for him to escort the last group of rebels to the Tongyuan Army.

The 3,000 rebels who surrendered had already gone to Tongyuan in batches. And their families have also gone with them. This was as early as not long after Xianyang was breached, and the imperial court had already issued an edict of consent, and specified that Yanda was in charge and Han Gang was in charge.

Following Han Gang's suggestion, Yanda agreed to let the rebels' families accompany their children who had committed crimes. This is tantamount to arranging a burden for the rebels, even if they want to run halfway, it is inconvenient to escape with the old and weak at home. At the same time, Yanda also ordered that the system of continuous sitting was implemented in the rebels, and as long as there was one less person, the whole team would be punished.

In this way, the 3,000 rebels were divided into ten groups, and the groups left the north bank of Weishui. However, the past positions have long become old, and now they have only one identity, that is, criminals in exile in the river.

Someone was watching, someone was pressing, and Han Gang sent more than a dozen nurses to accompany him. The weather is hot to prevent the disease.

Han Gang's prestige was very high, and he also took care not to allow the soldiers escorting the rebels to harass the families of these prisoners. On the road, there was no turmoil. After a slow journey of nearly ten days. At the beginning of May, Han Gang finally saw the long-lost city of Qinzhou.