The battle of Yanmen Pass, the blood flowed and drifted.

Countless Great Song Erlang have been buried here since then, including those countless Liao troops.

Due to the impact of mental illness, Zhao Zhen has gone crazy, but fortunately, the officials around him still maintain their sanity and protect Zhao Zhen at the most critical moment.

But none of this matters, the important thing is that the Liao State is about to lose!

Really lost to Da Song!

Since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, the struggle between Song and Liao has never stopped, and the competition in the past 100 years has always been the oppression of the Great Song Dynasty.

Now, everything has changed!

Great victory!

Without waiting for Zhao Zhen to come back to his senses, several Zaifu held a meeting to discuss, and immediately finalized the text of the great victory, and sent scouts to report the victory.

When the news reached Bianliang, everyone was reveling, the officials who went up to the government hall, the street vendors and the common people, all cheering.

However, there are also people who sit there at the moment, stunned and can't believe that all this is true.

This is the case at the moment in the Imperial History.

Compared with the joy brought by the Great Song Dynasty after defeating the Liao State, he was more dazed and remorseful in his heart, and even had a feeling that he had been hollowed out by something.

Why?

The old man thinks that although he has been in the officialdom over the years, he is also dedicated to the country and is not a little selfish.

But why?

Why did the Liao State lose and why did the Great Song Dynasty win......

He knew the reason in his heart, but he knew that he was still stubborn and refused to admit defeat at the moment, he hoped that the Great Song Dynasty would be stronger than anyone else, but he didn't want to admit that all this was because of the New Deal!

Oh, yes!

The conservatism and persistence they were proud of back then have suddenly become a joke.

Those arguments that claim to be for the country and the people have now become a loud slap in the face, making their cheeks red and swollen, as if telling him that you are wrong!

……

The Liao army was defeated at Yanmen Pass, and Yeluzong was really defeated and left.

A bloody battle between Song and Liao finally came to an end, and at the same time, the status of Song and Liao changed in an instant.

All of this confirms a fact.

The Great Song Dynasty has risen!

The people on the street cheered vigorously, and many of them even mixed in, they were also shouting, and they were hoarse to vent the joy in their hearts.

Compared with these people, these officials can more intuitively understand the feeling of the defeat of the Liao State.

It's been a hundred years.

Since Emperor Taizong, the Great Song Dynasty has been suffering from the humiliation and exploitation of the Great Liao, and since the alliance of the Yuanyuan, the Great Song Dynasty has never held its head high for a day.

And today, after a great war, history is about to be rewritten.

From today on, the Liao State will no longer be the nightmare of the Great Song Dynasty, from today on, the Great Song Dynasty will really stand up the backbone, from today on, the subjects of this land will no longer have to look up to the Liao people to breathe.

It was all in exchange for this victory.

……

In order to stabilize the rear, Zhao Zhen and Zai Fu immediately set off to take the lead in returning to Bianliang.

As the prime minister, Lu Yijian did not stop for a moment, and after he returned, he summoned Zaifu and the ministers of various classes to the political hall to discuss the matter.

After all, this is the largest war in a hundred years, and this time the Great Song Dynasty won, so everything before will change because of this.

After everyone sat down, Lu Yijian looked at Wang Zhen and said, "Wang Xiang, now that our army has won a great victory, the previous rules between the Great Song Dynasty and the Liao State should also be reset, what does Qin Wei say over there." ”

From ancient times to the present day, only the winner is qualified to set the rules.

In the past, the Liao State was the winner, so the Great Song Dynasty could only swallow its anger from the many unreasonable treaties of the year.

But now that the Great Song Dynasty has won, then these unreasonable treaties will naturally be abolished, and the offensive and defensive positions of the two sides will also change, what should the Great Song Dynasty do?

Qin Wei is known as the first person in the diplomatic history of the Great Song Dynasty.

Today's Song Liao situation is even more careful, not too tight, not too soft, this scale is indeed a little difficult to grasp.

Wang Zhen understood Lu Yijian's words, but he didn't say it directly, but said with a smile: "Lu Xiang, now that the army is outside, although Your Majesty has returned, the military power is still on the front line......

Outside the generals, the military order is not subject to it.

All of you here understand this.

And there is a more subtle meaning in Wang Zhen's words, that is, Qin Wei is now in the military power, and if he goes forward at this time, it will harm people.

If this matter is known to Zhao Zhen, and then it is disturbed by those officials who are afraid that the world will not be chaotic, this matter is likely to make Qin Wei the target of public criticism.

After all, he returned to the dynasty with the power of a great victory this time, and the entire Bianliang officialdom didn't know how many pairs of eyes were staring at him.

Lu Yijian immediately understood, nodded and stopped mentioning the matter, turned his head to look at Yan Shu on the side, and said, "Now that the king is in hiding, that kid is a bold one, Yan Xiang...... You have a good relationship with him, and I hope you can mention a little more. ”

That's a very human touch.

It is probably this big victory that allowed these Zaifu to regain their long-lost blood, and even made them wash away the shame of the year.

So in Qin Wei's matter, Lu Yijian softened a lot for the first time.

Yan Shu didn't think about it and said: "Qin Wei can't lead the army anymore, if he knows what to do, if he doesn't go, the old man will definitely persuade him, lest he go astray." ”

Wang Zhen also nodded and said: "That kid has always been deviant, but his heart is very good, what Lu Xiang said today, the old man thanked that kid first." ”

This is gratitude and goodwill.

Although Wang Zhen has retired, the power in his hands is no longer there, and the forces around him are not as good as before, such a show of favor is still commendable.

At least for Lu Yijian.

Now that the Great Song Dynasty has defeated the Liao State, there will definitely be a new round of blood change within the imperial court, and his reign as prime minister is not short.

In such a sensitive period, any good impression from the outside world is a hidden boost for him at this moment.

He smiled and arched his hand: "Qin Wei has made great contributions to the country over the years, and he has done his best for the people. Wang Xiang rest assured, the old man knows this matter. ”

Even Zhang Shixun, who had always been at odds with Lu Yijian, smiled at this moment, nodded and said: "What Lu Xiang said is right, Qin Wei has indeed done a lot of things over the years, such good ministers and good generals should be loved by us, this is also the blessing of my Great Song Dynasty!" ”

This was said very horizontally, and he quietly took away half of Lu Yijian's favor.

Fan Zhongyan smiled secretly in his heart, and continued on the side: "That's what I said, but Qin Wei has made too many contributions over the years, from his family and country to the people's livelihood, if he praises his achievements...... Lu Xiang, to put it mildly, if it weren't for his young age and young qualifications, I'm afraid he would have done the position of prime minister in this political hall. ”

And they did not speak.

After all, Prime Minister Lu Yijian is sitting here, and Fan Zhongyan directly compares Qin Wei with him, the prime minister, no matter what everyone says, it is possible to offend people.

Lu Yijian was very generous, waved his hand to show that he didn't care about this, and then said seriously: "Qin Wei has a lot of merits, but because he has too many merits, if it goes on like this for a long time...... How does he deal with himself? ”

Meritorious and shocking!

Yes, if Qin Wei is allowed to go on like this again, without being afraid of others, his fate is also doomed.

"Retreating bravely is the way to be an official, I hope he can understand!"

……

The Qin family was happily looking forward to the return of the head of the family.

In this battle, Qin Wei has made great contributions, and the Qin family naturally rises to the top, if anyone who is not long-sighted dares to summon bad luck at this moment, it is definitely difficult to die.

At this time, the DPRK and China are also surging undercurrents.

You Changdao is looking forward to it at the moment, hoping that Qin can be as high-profile and arrogant as before when he returns to the court, and if he can kill a few more people who are not long-eyed, then this matter will look good.

In the past, Qin Wei was arrogant and domineering with his merits, but that was before, His Majesty still used him as his right-hand man, and Yan Shu and others behind him were also helping him support him.

But today...... His credit is so great that every little thing will be magnified.

At all times, Zhao Zhen will definitely hesitate in his heart, whether this person can be used anymore, instead of turning a blind eye to him like before.

In the midst of these undercurrents, a team of elite cavalry came to the dust.

"Look, the ...... on the horseman's back It's a pawn of the Northern Expeditionary Army! ”

"Qin Guogong is back?"

"No, it should be the vanguard cavalry, only five people......"

The cavalry came all the way to the palace gate, and the first person dismounted and stepped forward, and shouted at the forbidden army in front of him: "Niu Mang, the deputy commander of the Northern Expeditionary Army, the last general, is on the order of the deputy marshal of Qin, please see Your Majesty!" ”

The people who came back from the front line, and they also carried Qin Wei's military orders, and the forbidden army naturally did not dare to delay and reported immediately.

Later, the chamberlain knew that Xu Mao came out to verify in person and brought people into the palace.

"I've seen Your Majesty!"

Niu Mang entered the palace for the first time, and after seeing Zhao Zhen, he looked a little nervous, and hurriedly knelt down and saluted.

"The soldiers of this big battle have worked hard, no courtesy."

Zhao Zhen was in a good mood today, with a smile on his face, and said: "Now that the army is returning, it should be a few days before you can return to the court, why is Qin Wei in a hurry to let you come?" Is it ......?"

Is something wrong?

Otherwise, Qin Wei's temperament, unless it was a big event, he would not be so eager to let his personal guards come back.

"Your Majesty, the last general rushed back first on the order of Deputy Marshal Qin, and brought back the army talisman."

As he spoke, Niu Mang carefully took out a small box from his arms and opened it, which was the talisman for this mobilization of the army.

"Talismans?"

Zhao Zhen was only slightly stunned, and then understood Qin Wei's intentions.

He smiled suddenly, then waved his hand, and Xu Mao took the talisman and carefully presented it.

Zhao Zhen played with the talisman in his hand and said with a smile: "What else did he say?" ”

Niu Mang said respectfully: "Deputy Marshal Qin said that the army has no war to deal with now, and the military talisman is related to the safety of the Great Song Dynasty, Vice Marshal Qin did not dare to be sloppy, so he asked the last general to take the lead in rushing back and returning the talisman to the imperial court, and Vice Marshal Qin also said......"

Xu Mao probably understood Qin Wei's intentions at this moment, and in addition to breathing a sigh of relief in his heart, he also sincerely admired this old friend.

One step and a hundred steps, this is a master!

Now the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty are waiting for Qin Wei to return to the dynasty, and there are not a few people who want to take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble.

Now it's okay, Qin Wei has come up with a response in advance, and even if those people want to make trouble, there will be no excuse.

Look at Zhao Zhen's expression, at this moment, his face was full of satisfied smiles, and he asked with concern: "What else did he say?" ”

Niu Mang didn't dare to look up, but he also heard the ease in Zhao Zhen's words, so he said: "Deputy Marshal Qin said that he was seriously injured in this battle, and he was secretly physically and mentally exhausted, and I hope that His Majesty will allow him to resign and recuperate." ”

This is the real great wisdom!

Those who know the times are Junjie, this saying has been passed down through the ages, but how many people can really retreat bravely? Most of them are just idiots who can't get in love.

And those real great wisdoms, Fan Li in the Spring and Autumn Period, King Jian of Qin, and Li Jing in the front hall...... Why these people were able to retire and leave a name for the ages, now look at it again.

"Aiqing has worked hard this time, and she has been injured for the country, so naturally she must take care of it and not be sloppy......"

Zhao Zhen became more and more satisfied, and said with a smile: "Just resign, how old is he?" If I really resign and go into hiding, it seems that I have become the faint king who is jealous of the virtuous and jealous, he knows how to advance and retreat, and I will not bear him, so ...... He ordered him to return to the court to hand over the military power, and then go home to recuperate from his injuries, as for his official position, Jue Lu will be retained, and all of them will be promoted to one level, and then return to the center after his injuries are healed. ”

What is said about resigning and retiring, this is just Qin Wei's loyalty to Zhao Zhen.

If Zhao Zhen really agreed to his resignation, this would be a reward for merit, a rabbit and a dead dog...... In the future, will there be a loyal minister in the court?

Monarchs and ministers are all understanding people, and it is good to have a tacit understanding with each other.

……

Three days later, Qin Wei returned to the dynasty.

After hastily handing over the military power, Qin Wei didn't even enter the palace to resume his life, so he went home on the grounds that he was seriously injured.

However, there were many smart people in the court, so the day after Qin Wei returned home, Lu Yijian and several Zaifu went to Qin's house on the pretext of visiting his illness.

During this period, Lu Yijian was still that domineering character, and said bluntly: "You kid is really a thief, you will hide with a sentence of 'serious injury', but you will suffer the old man and others, and you will have to worry about your reward." ”

Regardless of whether Qin Wei was seriously injured or died, he was undoubtedly the first to make the most of this battle.

If it is meritorious, then it cannot be rewarded, unless Qin Wei does something out of the ordinary like before and cancels out his credit.

But this time, the credit is too great, so big that he will be attacked by a group if he makes any abnormal move.

So he hid.

Qin Wei drank a glass of wine and said with a smile: "Lu Xiang really wronged me, when I returned the talisman before, I gave a note to His Majesty, and wanted to resign and retire." ”

"Retirement?"

Yan Shu smiled angrily: "How old are you?" More than thirty at most, right? If even you retreat, won't we old fellows be in the coffin? Besides, you have a queen now, how old is the malt? If you retire, will the future of your children and grandchildren be gone? ”

Qin Wei shook his head and said, "Ten points are very capable, and leave three points for your children and grandchildren." is very capable, and the children and grandchildren of the younger generations are not as good as others...... All I can give them is here, and the days to come are long, that is, I can take care of them for another fifty years, but what about fifty years from now? ”

Speaking of this, Qin Wei suddenly remembered Fan Zhongyan.

The Fan family has gradually prospered since Renzong, and has not declined for a hundred years.

Could it be that it is just the blessing that Fan Zhongyan left to his children and grandchildren?

If you want the family to prosper, the foundation is one thing, but more importantly, it depends on whether these descendants are diligent and self-reliant, otherwise even more blessings are useless.

Some people died, but not completely......