A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

If you wanted to be promoted in the Song Dynasty, the best way was to serve in a palace.

The so-called palaces and pavilions are those institutions named after palaces.

Those who can enter those places are mostly courtiers favored by the emperor, and at least their literary talents are not a problem.

After entering, even if you become a noble person, if you have a good backstage and have the ability, you will rise all the way up in a short time.

This is the advantage of the position of the pavilion. People say that they would rather serve tea and water to Shangguan in the pavilion than go to the local government. They are so arrogant.

Shen An never thought that he would be able to serve in the government one day, really.

The position in the palace is mainly about literature, which means that you must be a great Confucian to take up the position.

But Shen An and Daru don’t get along!

He is a master of miscellaneous studies and is engaged in the business of establishing a sect. He really has nothing to do with the Confucian scholars.

So he was really happy.

Pairs of eyes were staring at him, with various emotions, but the most overwhelming one was envy, followed by jealousy and hatred.

How can we live if we enter the pavilion at such a young age and can be called Shen Longtu in the future?

Bao Zheng looked at Shen An with relief, feeling that he could now take up his official career with peace of mind.

Zhao Shu saw that he was in a daze and knew that he was rejoicing, so he said, "You will lead this battle."

Shen An was stunned.

Ecstasy came.

This is a national war.

Those who can lead an army must have qualifications and ability.

His ability is enough, and if it comes to fighting, his qualifications are also enough.

The only problem is that he's too young.

Young people dominate the veterans, which is inconsistent with the current mainstream values ​​​​of the Song Dynasty.

Qualifications, qualifications!

Age, age!

Indispensable!

Shen An originally wanted to go to the right army and hang out with Zhe Jizu, but he didn't expect that the officials would smash a big cake.

Leading an army alone!

This is a good start that couldn't be better.

Wen Ta entered Zhilong Tuge, and Wu led the army alone. This was a simultaneous advance of civil and military forces.

"His Majesty!"

Lu Hui left the class and said, "Shen An is too young."

According to the unspoken rules, how can these young people be qualified to lead an army on their own?

He was asked to take 40,000 elites with him. This was going to be an exception!

When Shen An was conferred the title of Zhilong Tuge, Lu Hui and others were already furious, but there was nothing they could do about it. Shen An's contribution was enough, and he could afford the rank of Zhilong Tuge.

But the officials still want him to lead the army alone. What does this mean?

This is directed at Zaifu!

The ministers and assistants of the Renzong Dynasty often sat in the local area and led the conquest in one direction. This rule continues to this day.

For example, if you, Sima Guang, want to be the Prime Minister, you must make achievements in military affairs.

Force aside, you must have a unique perspective on the situation that can be recognized by most people.

Otherwise you are a lame Zaisu.

Ouyang Xiu is famous in the literary world, but his prestige in the court is not high. Why?

It is because old Ouyang has not made much achievements in martial arts.

Shen An was only in his twenties, and the official family opened the door to the political hall for him. It was too much!

A group of officials left work and stood silently behind Lu Hui.

Sima Guang stood there, he wanted to come out, but there seemed to be roots under his feet.

The officials will not agree.

He knew very well that the officials' appointment of Shen An to lead the Central Army was definitely discussed with the ministers.

So after Lu Jie and the others came forward, the matter turned into a party dispute again.

But can you win this time?

He felt dangerous.

Zhao Shu squinted at Lu Hui and others, and said calmly: "Young?"

yes!

Look at Shen An, his beard only has a small circle, and the blackness is not obvious.

Most of the people who came to attend the court meeting today were over forty years old, some even in their fifties and sixties.

In their eyes, young people like Shen An are still young.

Such a young man who is still in his infancy wants to lead an army on his own.

I am not convinced!

"Hold it!"

Zhao Shu patted the chair and said coldly: "Shen An can't lead an army by himself? Who can? You, Lu Jie?"

Lu Hui's lips moved, trying to say that there was nothing wrong with me.

But as long as he dared to say it was okay, Bao Zheng would dare to rush over and spray him.

You shameless thing, you don't even recognize the formations in the army, you don't even know what the soldiers need, and you haven't even seen a battle formation. Are you leading the army to give military merit to the enemy?

So he shrunk.

"Who can?"

Zhao Shu looked at the ministers, "Who can do better than Shen An? Come forward and show me. As long as you can convince me that you are stronger than Shen An, I will let you lead the Central Army."

"who?"

No one answered.

When you talk to them about your ability, they will talk about your qualifications, but this is a national war, and qualifications are of no use!

"Forty thousand elites, who do you want me to entrust to you?"

Zhao Shu felt that the back of his head was numb again, "Young man, how old was the champion back then?"

Champion Hou led the army independently when he was more than ten years old. He went deep beyond the Great Wall and frightened the foreigners.

Shen An is already over 20 years old.

"This is a national war. The goal of everything... is victory. For this reason, my qualifications and age are not in my eyes. Do you understand?"

Everyone bowed their heads.

Zhao Shu looked at the ministers and felt a surge of energy in his chest, becoming excited.

"The envoys of Liao are making trouble in Bianliang, and Yelu Hongji will also be uneasy. He cannot move the country southward, but it is difficult to guarantee that the Liao will continue to attack. I need someone to go to the north to take charge."

The north is equally important. Beware of Yelu Hongji taking desperate risks.

Everyone looked at Zeng Gongliang and Bao Zheng.

"Fu Qing."

After deciding that Han Qi would lead the army, Fu Bi had been depressed and left the army after hearing the news.

"For me and for the sake of the Song Dynasty, keep an eye on the north. If Yelu Hongji attacks, stop him and let the soldiers in the northwest conquer calmly."

This is an entrustment with a heavy responsibility, which is close to the destiny of the country.

Fu Bi cupped his hands and said solemnly: "I will definitely not let the Liao army go south!"

Zhao Shu took a deep breath and said, "Everyone goes back and gets ready, and will set off soon. There is one thing..."

He stood up and said, "Take care."

Just two words, but the ministers were moved.

When the ministers went out, they were naturally divided into several places.

Sima Guang and Lu Jie led a group of people, Zaifu had a group of people, and the rest were just two or three kittens.

"The middle road is good!"

Han Qi got the chance to lead the army, and his face turned red with excitement.

"I'm right in the middle."

Shen An felt uneasy when he heard this. He thought to himself, if Han Qi follows the Central Army, will I have to ask for your permission on everything I do?

He secretly made up his mind not to let Han Qi accompany the army, so he let him drag behind and move with the baggage.

Bao Zheng's face was still dark.

Shen An knew why, so he walked over and whispered: "It is bitterly cold in the northwest, and when the army moves, it cannot stop for any reason. Sometimes it is even necessary to ride lightly... You also have a place in the capital!"

After Han Qi leaves, the capital will be even busier as it needs to coordinate food, grass and baggage and handle political affairs.

Moreover, without Fu Bi in the Privy Council, the Political Affairs Hall will have to take on more affairs. Shen An said worriedly: "Don't fight!"

Bao Zheng took a breath, "I wanted to compete with Han Qi once..."

"Isn't there still the Liao Kingdom?"

In order to make Bao Zheng give up the idea of ​​​​going to the expedition, Shen An came up with lies, "Xixia is just a fruit plate, and the main dish is the Liao Kingdom. Let's try to go to the Northern Expedition."

In Da Song's high-end restaurants, a fruit plate is served before the meal, just for you to look at and smell.

"Northern Expedition!"

Bao Zheng's eyes lit up, "The Great Song Dynasty suffered from Liao for a hundred years, and the Central Plains suffered from Liao for even longer. If we can destroy the Liao Kingdom, I will die without regrets."

Most people have this idea. Just when Shen An was about to speak, Fu Bi came over.

"Thank you very much for this."

Fu Bi held his hand and looked very serious.

Unifying the army to suppress the north is also an important task, which shows that the officials still remember him, Lao Fu Bi. What's there to say? Whenever Yelu Hongji dares to come, I will fight with him.

But why is he handing over to someone?

Shen An was a little confused.

Then a possibility came to his mind like a flash of lightning.

Did he think that he could go to the north and make some contribution to his speech?

Well!

But I didn’t speak for you!

Shen An was very torn, but still responded vaguely, "The rich prime minister is being polite, you're being polite."

Whoever cares about him should first get the favor first.

Fu Bi glanced at Han Qi and said, "When I go to the north, I will definitely not let the Liao army go south, and I will definitely not let Linfu Road fall into the enemy's hands."

This is a commitment.

Han Qi turned around and said solemnly: "I'm going to the northwest. I won't learn from my elders and have no merit!"

If you can defend the north, I can quickly conquer the northwest and won't let you bear the pressure of the Liao army alone.

This is the promise of the two prime ministers.

At this moment, everyone seemed to see Fu Bi, who was said to be a man of iron bones.

The two prime ministers and assistants handed over their hands and dispersed.

Everyone felt awe-inspiring and stood up straight, looking at the two prime ministers.

The conversation reached the palace.

"Is this the peace between generals and prime ministers?"

Gao Taotao came over with a tea cup. Zhao Shu reached out to take it and said, "We can't make peace."

"Why?"

Gao Taotao sat on the edge and sorted out the memorial.

This is Chen Zhongheng's problem, but now he can only pretend to be stupid.

The Queen's way of expressing her own arbitrariness with the officials was also a demonstration, and he would not care.

Recently, when officials were walking in the palace, they often encountered some women who had fallen down or were shy. UU Reading www.uukanｓshu.net Last time, they even encountered a woman falling into the water.

Why!

Such little tricks are really boring!

Zhao Shu didn't care, but the queen did, and she wanted to declare her status.

Zhao Shu took a sip of tea and couldn't help but laugh when he saw that his wife was sorting out the memorials, but absent-mindedly left one of the memorials aside.

"When Fu Bi was in the political hall, he was close to Han Qi, the then Privy Councilor, and they often gathered together to discuss matters."

"That's not bad." Gao Taotao put down the memorial, only to realize that a copy was missing, and glanced at Chen Zhongheng.

Have you seen my absent-mindedness?

Chen Zhongheng looked at his nose and his eyes, and stood still with his nose and mind in mind.

I didn’t see it.

Zhao Shu smiled and said: "The Political Affairs Hall is in charge of political affairs, and the Privy Council is in charge of military affairs. With the integration of civil and military affairs, the emperor in the palace may have a nightmare."

Gao Taotao was horrified, "Did Han Qi do it on purpose? That's right, I remember that although Han Qi is domineering, he is also generous. How could he fall out with Fu Bi? It's probably because of this."

"Fu Bi was so angry, this is just pretentious." Zhao Shu didn't have a clear understanding of the mentality of his ministers, but he also knew a lot.

"The two of them acted, and then the Political Hall and the Privy Council were separated, so that the monarch and his ministers could live in peace with each other."

Zhao Shu picked up the memorial that Gao Taotao left behind and said, "This is a check and balance. Han Qi and others are so sophisticated that they know how to avoid suspicion without the late emperor or me reminding them. This is very good."