Han Shizu

Chapter 677

Zhang Ji followed behind Zhao Wei, he had already recognized that this was the civil official who served him that day.On the pale complexion, there is an impressive meticulousness. After all, he is the immediate boss in the future. He wants to make contact with him, but he doesn't know how to speak.

As if feeling Zhang Ji's hesitation, Zhao Ji took the initiative to speak, his voice was as calm as his demeanor: "Your Majesty should appreciate you very much, the number one scholar is not qualified to serve in the Chongzheng Palace, but you are here. I am the fifth year of Qianyou Tanhua, when she was elected to the Chongzheng Palace, she was never told by His Majesty like this."

Zhao Wei's words reassured Zhang Ji, and a smile could not help but appear on the corner of his mouth.Of course, what Zhao Wei didn't say was that within a few months after he arrived at Chongzheng Palace, he was appointed as a scholar of Chongzheng Palace, and later he was appointed as a scholar.

In the side hall, more than a dozen Chongzheng Langs were all in charge of their own cases, dealing with the memorial of this chapter in their hands. It was a busy scene, and when Zhao Wei walked in, few of them looked up.Chongzheng Lang also has his own division of labor. According to various ministries and local Daozhou, each is responsible for a part, plus military affairs, and Zhao Wei is the prime minister.

As for the Chongzheng Langs, they looked ordinary, without any unusual beauty, but when Zhang Ji came, the average appearance value was actually raised.But these people's backgrounds are not ordinary at all, Zhao Wei won't mention them, among them are Feng Dao's son, Guo Wei's son, He Ning's son, and Fu Yanqing's son.
Walking in front of Zhao Pu, Zhao Xi said: "Scholar Zhao, Zhang Ji is here to listen to you! He is from Chuzhou, you can try to get in touch with the affairs of Lianghuai first!"

After Zhao Pu sent Shu back to Beijing, his real position has been promoted. Now he is a scholar of Chongzheng Palace, officially surpassing the ranks of others in Chongzheng Palace. He is only one step away from his short-term goal.

"Chengzhi, don't worry, leave it to me!" Zhao Pu was polite to Zhao Wei.

Nodding his head, Zhao Wei turned around and went to his desk, looking at his back, the smile on Zhao Pu's face turned reserved.

But soon it bloomed again, and looked at Zhang Ji with a smile: "It's really Zhao's honor that Tan Hualang is here, please give me your advice!"

One must know that Zhao Pu didn't have any fame, nor was he outstanding in knowledge. If he hadn't been recommended by Liu Ci back then, he didn't know what would happen to him if he wanted to get ahead. After all, Zhao Kuangyin's line was basically strangled to death.

Therefore, Zhao Pu has mixed feelings about these Scholars' backgrounds, especially those of high rank.Those like Zhang Ji who can go directly to Chongzheng Hall are even more delicious.

However, with Zhao Pu's city mansion, Zhang Ji couldn't detect it at all.Facing a leader with such a modest attitude, Zhang Ji also hurriedly said modestly: "Bachelor is too serious. I am a fledgling and have little knowledge. You are a senior. I should respect you and study hard!"

"Tanhualang has a bright future!" Hearing what he said, Zhao Pu laughed.

For some reason, Zhang Ji felt a little guilty when he saw Zhao Pu's smiling face.

"That desk is yours!" Zhao Pu said, pointing to one of the desks that was empty behind him.

"Yes!" Zhang Ji cupped his hands and saluted, and said proactively, "I don't know if there is any business, but the younger generation can share the worries and do it for you. The bachelor can order it!"

Zhao Pu responded positively with a smile: "No hurry! No hurry! I heard that when His Majesty was out on a trip, he ran into you in the market place. Good luck! Can you tell me about it?"

I don't know if he was confused by Zhao Pu's modesty, or because of the smugness that was well hidden in his heart, Zhang Ji really gave a brief description of the situation that day.

On March 27th, at Emperor Xing Guangzheng Hall, all the chief ministers, privy secretaries, and two yamen ban commanders were present, and they discussed together civil and military affairs to collect the Jinghu matter.

"Let's talk about the situation in Jinghu first!" Liu Chengyou sat there, looked around, waved his hand, and said directly.

It was Guo Rong who presided over the meeting, and with a little joy on his face, he said: "Jingnan is narrow, the army is insufficient, and the military equipment is difficult to improve. Huan, the minister faces the north and centrifuges, and it is not difficult to obtain."

From Guo Rong's attitude and tone, it can be seen that the Jingnan Gao family is basically not in his eyes, and the rest of the civil and military have similar attitudes, with an expression of approval.

Realizing this situation, Liu Chengyou frowned and relaxed, showing arrogance, which is not good, and said: "Although Jingnan is weak, there are still more than [-] soldiers and troops in Jingnan, and Jiangling is solid. If he chooses to resist , is not a small obstacle. Even if it can be broken, I am afraid that it will delay the southward trip to Hunan and give Zhou Xingfeng more time to prepare for it! It is still inappropriate to underestimate Jingnan!"

"Your Majesty is right! It's the minister who is being contemptuous!" Guo Rong directly accepted the emperor's reminder, after all, what he said made sense.

With a little pride, Guo Rong continued: "The only thing to worry about when going south is Zhou Xingfeng in Hunan. He stationed [-] troops in Langzhou. It has won the hearts of the people, and it is almost impossible to go down without a fight. The only way is to fight all the way. As long as you take Langzhou and Tanzhou, Hunan can be settled.

According to reports, Zhou Xingfeng seemed to have sensed the court's movements, and he was amassing troops, building armor, and strengthening the city defenses.The Military Intelligence Department found out that Zhou Xingfeng also secretly sent someone to contact Fu Yantong, the barbarian chief of Xuzhou, with the intention of asking for help.

In addition, since March, there has been a change in the soldiers and horses in Tanzhou. Although the movement is subtle, I still found some traces for my careful work. Zhou Xingfeng is mobilizing troops and horses to Hengzhou!
The minister and the members of the Privy Council have analyzed that Zhou Xingfeng may go south to take Zhang Wenbiao from the Jingjiang Army first to get rid of his back disease! "

Listening to Guo Rongzhi's narration, all the important officials present looked a little more serious. Jingnan is certainly nothing to worry about, but Hunan, as it seems right now, is not that simple.
Wei Renpu said: "This week Xingfeng is also a hero, with a strong sense of urgency! We want to use Zhang Wenbiao to provoke the situation in Hunan, so he will go south first to eliminate future troubles, and then deal with the court with all his strength. It is very practical!"

"It's already made people, remind Zhang Wenbiao to be vigilant and strengthen his vigilance!" Guo Rong continued, shaking his head: "However, in the past few years, Zhang Wenbiao has become increasingly slack, extortionate and violent, and centrifugal, and the people are quite angry. Even if Zhou Xingfeng doesn't make a surprise attack and attacks with an upright division, I'm afraid the Jingjiang army will be hard to resist! Zhang Wenbiao is definitely not Zhou Xingfeng's opponent!"

"I also received a piece of news! Zhou Xingfeng also secretly sent someone to Jinling to request to buy grain from Jiangnan, and Li Jing also agreed to send [-] shi of grain from Jiangxi in exchange for it!" Liu Chengyou opened his mouth, with a solemn tone, and said: "The situation in Hunan is already very clear. Zhou Xingfeng is not someone who just sits and waits to die. He is already actively planning to fight against Wang Shizai and prevent the progress of the great Han from dominating the world!

This is absolutely not allowed!The Zhou family is secretly treacherous, domineering, murderous, and disobedient. The situation is becoming more and more urgent. The court must take decisive measures to put an end to it, relieve the plight of the people in Hunan, and return peace to the scholars and the people.”

When Liu Chengyou said these words, he really didn't blush at all, and his face was full of Wei Guangzheng, completely forgetting that it was he who wanted to go south and annex Hunan.Even though it was nearing the end of the era of separatism, Zhou Xingfeng stood up to fight, and there was nothing worthy of criticism.

Of course, power is justice, and Hunan's vain attempt to resist is a crime to the Han court, and it should be wiped out.

"How is the imperial court preparing for war?" Liu Chengyou asked immediately.

Guo Rong said: "The left side of the iron cavalry army has arrived in Xiangyang. More than [-] soldiers from the Husheng and Fengguo armies have arrived in Dengzhou. The Xiaodi army is ready to march. In addition, Cai, Deng, Xiang, An, and Ying Tens of thousands of soldiers have also been assembled from the five states!"

Wei Renpu went on to say: "The armor and quilts needed by the officers and soldiers have all been changed, and the grain and ordnance have begun to be transported to the south. Xiangyang City has stored up 200,000 dendrobium grain, and it is still being replenished. It is planned to prepare [-] grains!"

Xue Juzheng was very clear about his position and responsibilities, and directly assured him: "The third department should do its best to raise food and pay for the army to attack!"

"Zhongshu has issued an official document ordering all states and counties to recruit [-] civilians for military use!" Fan Zhi said.

It can be seen that the preparations for the battle on the big man's side have reached a relatively mature stage, and the chariot has already started, and it is only waiting to move forward at full speed.

"At the Zhongshu side, we must prepare the officials who will go to Jinghu, so as not to be in a hurry after taking them down!" After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao and Fan Zhi, and said arrogant words in a flat tone.

"Qing is ready to go south to lead the army!" He said to Murong Yanzhao again.

"Yes!"

"When will it be launched, does the Privy Council have a plan?" Liu Chengyou asked Guo Rong.

Guo Rong said with certainty: "It was originally planned to use Zhang Wenbiao to raise troops in Guizhou, and the imperial court took the opportunity to intervene. But judging from the current situation, Zhang Wenbiao's self-protection is still insufficient, and it is even more difficult to provoke troubles on his own initiative. If Zhou Xing Every attack is not under the control of the imperial court, so no matter whether Zhou Xingfeng can make up his mind, he will deal with Zhang Wenbiao first, but the imperial court will only send troops when the troops, horses, food and equipment are ready!"

(End of this chapter)