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Chapter 847 Repaying the Emperor's Grace

Chang'an City has become more and more lively in recent months.

Li Xia is moving the government office from Hanzhong to Chang'an.

At present, Chengdu is the center of the area he controls, and Chang'an is the northernmost.Shifting the political center of gravity to the north is also declaring to the world that his regime has the ambition to unify the world.

Although it is said that the emperor is the emperor and the monarch is the king, when the Chang'an regime faces the Lin'an regime, it naturally feels oppressive.

As batches of chariots and horses entered the city, the final stage of preparations for becoming a king came.

But for Li Xia, the most important thing about self-reliance is not that he becomes the king of Qin, but the establishment of a system of vassal states and the formulation of a new national policy.

It was necessary to get rid of the redundant officials and soldiers in the Song Dynasty, and to eliminate the influence of the Song Dynasty's national policy of favoring peace in the south of the Yangtze River and emphasizing culture over military affairs. That's why Li Xia changed his idea of ​​"slowly becoming king" and decided to stand on his own.

In recent days, Li Xia has been discussing with the Han and Taiwan shogunate on many matters such as the tax system, military system, official system, and legal system.

Just as the Jinlianchuan shogunate did not change its name just because Kublai Khan moved to Kaiping or Yanjing, the Hantai shogunate will probably continue to be called like this...

This day, while discussing matters, Li Xia suddenly said, "How about we ask Song Ting to move the capital to Chang'an?"

Everyone in the hall froze.

At the end, Li Yong smiled first, and laughed at himself: "I actually forgot this method."

Yang Guo and Han Chengxu looked at each other, feeling ashamed.

"When it comes to intrigue, we're still a bit shallow."

"That's not what I thought." Li Xia said, "It's said in Zhang Wulang's letter."

"Zhang Wulang?" Yang Guo said, "How does he know Song Ting so well?"

"The method Qin Jiushao proposed to him, gentlemen, let's see."

It has to be said that Qin Jiushao quickly made Li Xia and the Hantai shogunate notice him again.

Zhang Hongdao also explained the ins and outs of the matter in detail in the letter... As a prisoner, Qin Jiushao was actually not qualified and did not know about Li Xia's plan to stand on his own, but he knew that the Mongolian army had retreated.

Even if there was only such a piece of information, Qin Jiushao keenly felt that it was time for Li Xia to go further.

In fact, rather than directly declaring self-reliance, asking the emperor of the Song Dynasty to move the capital to Chang'an is a more politically mature approach.

First of all, it is justified, Chang'an belongs to one of the three capitals, and Lin'an is just walking.Now that Li Xia has blocked the Mongolian army's attack on Chang'an, it is a great righteousness to ask the emperor to return to the north.

The emperor should also return to the north.

Of course, it is absolutely impossible for Zhao Xuan to agree to move the capital.

The courtiers already regarded Li Xia as Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao, so how could they send Emperor Han Xian to him again.

No matter what excuses they make, if Li Xia says "obstructing righteousness", it will take the name.

At this time, if we can stand on our own feet again, the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River will have nothing to say.

This is where the fierce party struggle among civil servants in the Song Dynasty is reflected. Except for Qin Jiushao, no one under Li Xia's command has such a mind.

Yang Guo and Han's father and son are from the north, so they don't know Song Ting very well; Li Yong is only an official to the chief book; Wu Ze is too young; people like Shi Jun will not advise Li Xia in the struggle against Song Ting...

But this is just icing on the cake. It only involves the question of whether it is more decent when rebelling. Strength is the key.

But everyone thought of Qin Jiushao, and since it was time to employ people, it was obvious that they wanted to call him in for reuse.

Just as he was talking, Wu Ze stepped into the hall and reported to Li Xia about seeing Lu Xiufu.

"Brother Junshi said that he wants to persuade the king again in person."

"Where is he?"

"Just outside..."

~~
Looking from the Chang'an Bell Tower, you can see a faint corner of the government office located in the northwest direction of the city center.

The government office will be the future Qin Palace. Li Xia has never thought about building a new palace, nor does he plan to expand it. He only plans to change a plaque.

Going around to the south of the bell tower, you can see people coming and going at the gate of the city. The people don't care about the intrigue between the court and the town, and just work hard.

Li Xia looked at it for a while and asked, "Aren't you trying to persuade me not to rebel? Why didn't you say it?"

"When I saw Jie Shuai, I felt that I shouldn't persuade him. Jie Shuai is determined to save the world from danger, and I'm afraid he can't do it as a Song official. I want to persuade Jie Shuai to be loyal to the Great Song Dynasty, but it's just empty talk."

Lu Xiufu was still the same as when he was on Qishan Road, standing beside Li Xia, he looked very obedient and upright.

The last time he saw Li Xia, Li Xia was still Shushuai, so he still used the title at that time, and he didn't turn against Li Xia because he wanted to stand on his own.

At the end, he made a bow and said: "So today I am here to resign from office to Marshal Jie."

He understands the truth, but he has his persistence.

Among other things, at the age of 21, Linxuan was named No. 20 and was hand-picked as No. [-]. This incident alone is enough for him to be recorded in the history. This is an honor that countless people have never had in their lives. .

At that time, he said, "Today, the emperor's kindness is so great. I want to serve the country and encourage each other to be the number one person in the world. Only then can I live up to this."

It's like a woman who received an incomparably heavy gift to marry someone, how could she abandon her husband's family in a blink of an eye because of his family's downfall?

In the Tang Dynasty, when Zhang Ji faced Li Shidao's courtship in the feudal town, he compared himself to a chaste woman and politely refused.

"Knowing the king's heart is like the sun and the moon, serving the husband and swearing to live and die together. Returning the king's pearl with tears, wishing to meet when she was not married."

Just like Lu Xiufu's state of mind at this time.

……

Li Xia could see the deep embarrassment in his eyes, and asked, "If we destroy the country, will you die for the country?"

"Yes." Lu Xiufu did not hesitate.

"Hundreds of years later, if someone mentions this period of history and calls us trash and cowards, at least there must be a few names that we can use to tell others that we have backbone... From this point of view, if I can't succeed Save the nation, everything you do is not as meaningful as your integrity."

Li Xia only pursued success all his life, and in his eyes, failure was meaningless.

It might be wrong, but that's how he is.

"I understand you, you can become the last dignity of Song Dynasty, but I hope that we can work together to create a strong and prosperous country."

Lu Xiufu said: "Jie Shuai can do it without me."

"Some people are soft-boned, and some people are weak-willed. When our situation is going well, they will come here quickly. I want to use this kind of people. But when they encounter adversity, they are either afraid, or their mentality immediately collapses. I You can't rely on them. You can only rely on a strong-willed, persevering person to get things done."

Li Xia didn't promise a reward, and said at this point, "I lack people like you, and I need you to stay and help me."

Lu Xiufu hesitated.

He turned his head and looked at Chang'an City, thinking that he hadn't witnessed it with his own eyes when Chang'an was taken back. How could he miss it if Kaifeng could be taken back one day?

This is even more desirable than the gold list title.

But the emperor's kindness, who has already received the title of the gold list...

In the end, Lu Xiufu gave a deep bow and said, "This body has been promised to the Song Dynasty."

"Alright, don't force it."

"Thank you, handsome."

"You help me bring the memorial back to Lin'an. I want to welcome the official family to move the capital to Chang'an. If the official family agrees, it will be announced to the world within one month, showing the determination of the world to recover the Central Plains. I can promise you that you will never turn against the Song Dynasty and swear to you Song Zhongxing."

Lu Xiufu was taken aback, and blurted out: "Really?"

"You won it for the Song Dynasty. You said that you have a deep favor from the emperor, and this trip is enough to repay the emperor of the Zhao family."

~~
On this day, Lu Xiufu left Chang'an with an official document, feeling both joy and sadness.

The joy is that he has finally managed to earn a glimmer of life in Baoda Song Zongshe among the impossible, but the sadness is that he knows that the officials can't agree.

But you must try your best.

What if it is done?

The river boat sailed down the Han River and the Yangtze River, and Lu Xiufu almost rushed to Lin'an at the fastest speed. He didn't want to rest for a moment, so he begged to see his mentor Jiang Wanli.

When Jiang Wanli saw Lu Xiufu, he first sighed.

He originally believed in Lu Xiufu, hoping to control the situation from Lizhou to Jianmenguan, but he did not expect that he had already returned to Lin'an.

After reading Li Xia's memorial again, Jiang Wanli was speechless for a long time, sighed again and again, and somewhat helplessly summoned the officials overnight to discuss.

Some people are overjoyed.

"Today, the territory of our Great Song Dynasty is the widest since the southern crossing. According to the customs, the recovery of Bianjing is just around the corner. Right now, we only need to promise Li Xia, and we can turn from danger to safety. Why hesitate?!"

"I only see that Li Xia is rebellious, he is a courtier, he threatens the officials, and he is extremely domineering."

"He just expected that I would not dare to let the official family move the capital..."

"Then we will move the capital and force him to ride a tiger."

"Why is he riding a tiger? It's just a verbal promise to Jun."

"fake."

"Junshi, what do you think?"

Lu Xiufu said: "I believe in Jieshuai's character. Although he doesn't believe that the officials dare to move the capital, if the officials dare to move, maybe they can impress..."

"It's useless." Everyone shook their heads.

"What is the use of his promise? There are so many northerners in Guanzhong, how can it be possible for the officials to arrive in Chang'an safely?"

"Li Xia's words are empty words, but it doesn't matter at all. If the officials tell the world, they will not be able to go back on their word, and their prestige will be ruined."

"That's why I don't need to talk to him."

"Everyone! Half a country, isn't it worth a fight?! We want to call Li Xia back to court, why don't we dare to go to Chang'an to suppress him..."

"is it possible?"

"Don't pay attention to him, he wants to harm the officials."

"What if?!"

"..."

But all reasonable officials think that Li Xia should not be ignored.

Only a few simple-minded young officials thought it was worth a try, making Lu Xiufu look like the emperor.

After waiting for seven days, Lu Xiufu was finally able to follow Jiang Wanli into the palace to report to the officials.

It was already the eighth day of May, and there were only two days left before the one-month period that Li Xia had promised, but everyone seemed to have forgotten about it...

This is also the first time Lu Xiufu has met the Holy Spirit since the new emperor ascended the throne.

He had heard many rumors about the new emperor, so he was mentally prepared...but when he saw Zhao Xuan enter the palace, he was still taken aback.

I can't believe that this sick and thin young man with sluggish feet and sloppy feet is the current official.

"What's the matter with Mr. Jiang?"

Jiang Wanli said: "Your Majesty, please welcome your majesty to move the capital to Chang'an for Li Xia."

Lu Xiufu knew that Li Xia had predicted that Zhao Yu would never dare, and he did this in order to break many people's expectations of Song Dynasty.

But if the officials can show enough courage, maybe Li Xia will change his mind.

Half of the country, at least it should be...

"I'm not going to Chang'an, I'm only in Lin'an." Zhao Yu said, "Don't even think about it."

Jiang Wanli said: "But if you don't make up your mind, Li Xia will soon rebel and stand on his own feet."

"How can you ask me about such a big matter?" Zhao Yu said, "State affairs should be handled by Jia Xianggong."

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks..."

"Don't think that I will never go to Chang'an. Jiang Xianggong keeps asking, why not ask Jia Xianggong to discuss it."

"..."

Lu Xiufu closed his eyes, recalling Wu Ze's words, "This is the helplessness of a weak ruler and a weak country."

~~
The days passed in the prosperity and tranquility of Lin'an.

At the end of May, Lu Xiufu knew that Li Xia had learned that Zhao Yu had not announced the move to Chang'an, and the preparations for the throne of Qin were almost ready.

The only thing the ministers could do was to write letters, but even he, Lu Xiufu, had returned to Lin'an, and a few letters obviously couldn't stop anything.

The first day of June.

Lu Xiufu sat alone on the balcony all day, looking up at the sky.

He was guessing that Li Xia, who was far away in Chang'an, should be about to take the throne of Qin.

It will take half a month at the earliest before Lin'an can get the news.As for now, many people are still lucky enough to think that maybe Li Xia didn't do this.

I don't know what the grand ceremony should look like, it must be very frugal and simple.

"I missed it..."

(End of this chapter)