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Chapter 174 Sima Guang: Zhang Zhijian should not be punished

The two palaces agreed, and the two governors of the West Mansion also agreed.

Thus, a decree was issued from the palace, and delivered to Jialu Village by a hurried horse.

The will is roughly the same as Zhao Xu's meaning.

Only the wording is stricter, and the constraints on Lu Huiqing are more specific.

Naturally, it is impossible to hide this matter from others.

Soon, everyone in the hall knew about Lu Huiqing's report to the Qiang people asking for help.

Lu Gongzhu, who came to Dutang to perform his duties on the first day, heard about it suddenly before he had time to summon the sixth house assistant official of Zhongshu Province.

Immediately, he frowned.

He wrote a letter two days ago, and only talked about stopping fighting and recuperating.

Are you going to raise troops today?

This made him lose face a little.

However, Lu Gongzhu didn't get angry immediately, he quietly sent someone to invite An Tao, the Tongzhi Privy Councilor of the West Mansion.

An Tao can be regarded as Lu Gong's most familiar person in the capital hall, except for the right minister Han Jiang.

Because in the third year of Yuanfeng, when Lu Gong was in the Privy Council, An Tao was the envoy of the third division of power, because the army's logistics scheduling, transportation of supplies, and other matters related to money and silk often dealt with each other.

Therefore, Lu Gong has a certain affection for An Tao.

I know that this minister, even though he belongs to the new legal system, can lean towards the old party in some places.

I have also weakly pointed out some disadvantages of the new law.

But he was smart, and seeing that the situation was not good, he immediately pretended that he hadn't said it, and instead praised it.

Outsiders will think that this kind of person is a snake and a mouse, but Mr. Lu understands that this is the way to survive in the officialdom.

Only by standing on the throne can we influence the country and change the current situation.

If you quit because of your own temper, or you will be demoted because of it.

So apart from gaining a good reputation for yourself, what good does it do for the country?

Lu Gong knew about it when he was young.

Since he was working for Zhao Guan's family, he had to be angry with Zhao Guan's family.

He even had to find ways to coax Zhao Guan's family well!
An Tao soon came to the appointment, and when he came in front of Lu Gongzhu, he bowed his hands and said, "Is there something for the provincial assistant to find?"

Lu Gong stepped forward, helped An Tao, took his hand, sat down on the court hall, and said with a smile: "After a farewell for three years, Hou Qing still has the same demeanor, I really envy you!"

"Shen Zuo's words are serious..." An Tao sat down and asked: "Shang Zuo Xun, is it because of the matter of the two palaces handing in hand to Hedong today?"

Lu Gong nodded and said: "You should know that our dynasty has been using troops for years, and the people along the border have suffered from the flames of war..."

An Tao nodded.

Although he is a new party, he also supports Wang Anshi.

But he has always held different opinions on Tuo Bian.

Although the stance is not as extreme as the old party's truce, it is not very advocating the continued expansion of the war.

It is too much money spent!

Moreover, money is spent every year!
Lu Gong looked at An Tao and asked, "Then why Houqing?"

An Tao cupped his hands and said: "Before the righteousness, the small details should be ignored!"

"Ok?"

"Lv Huiqing followed the side report and attached the blood book of the powerful chieftain of the Qiang tribe..." An Tao said calmly.

"The young master said: The sages of the Spring and Autumn Period did not call themselves Rongdi, but only Rongdi practiced benevolence and righteousness... The sage speaks of righteousness in a small way, in the word benevolence and righteousness!"

As Lu Gong listened, his pupils rolled.

An Tao went on to say: "The two palaces are also worried. If the Qiang tribe in Hengshan asks for help, but I fail to rescue them in court, I will not only lose the hearts of the Qiang people in Hengshan, but also make them use by the western thieves!"

"I'm even more worried about Beishi!"

"The northern envoy is now in Hebei. If he knows that our court is indifferent to the Qiang tribe's request for help, he will inevitably despise our court!"

Lu Gong nodded slowly.

This reason has been able to convince him.

Northern envoy...

But as long as he finds an opportunity, he will exert extreme pressure on Da Song, intimidate, threaten, and do everything he can!

The addition of coins in Qingli was achieved because Xiao Temo, the northern envoy, threatened Renmiao with war in front of the imperial court.

In addition, the young master's attitude also made Mr. Lu cautious.

What's more, what the young master said is indeed reasonable.

The two characters of benevolence and righteousness are the foundation of a country!
The Great Song Dynasty is orthodox, if you don't even stick to benevolence and righteousness.

So will Shii still accept it?

Especially the Qiang tribe in Hengshan, if they completely fell to the western thieves because of this, then there will never be peace on the roads along the border!

An Tao looked at Lu Gongzhu's expression, smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about the provincial assistant!"

"The edict sent by the two palaces and the young master to Hedong is extremely strict. He only allows Hedong to save people, and there is no such thing as war or military use..."

"Although Lu Jifu is domineering, he never dares to be disrespectful!"

Lu Gong nodded slowly: "If so, the world will be lucky!"

As long as there is no war, as long as there is no such thing as the five-way war against Xia and the Yongle City war.

The roads along the border and the finances of the whole country can still be maintained.

So, Lu Gong cupped his hands and thanked: "Thank you for your hard work!"

"Don't dare!"

……

Sima Guang put down the pen in his hand and listened to the discussion outside the door.

He heard discussions from Hedong, Lu Huiqing, and Qiang tribes.

So, Sima Guang said to Fan Zuyu: "Chunfu, go out and ask, what happened? Is it because Hedong is fighting again?"

This is what Sima Guang is most worried about now.

The two palaces were furious and convicted Zhang Zhijian of Yanyan Road.

Now, another imperial decree is to recall Liu Changzuo, another border marshal of Fuyan Road.

In this way, Lu Huiqing's villain has achieved his ambitions, and one person has two ways!

If he is good at fighting, the common people will be miserable!
Not long after, Fan Zuyu came back and told Sima Guang what he had learned.

After Sima Guang listened, his old face immediately pulled down.

"I know it!" Sima Guang muttered to himself, "This son of Lu Huiqing must have the heart of chaos!"

"Zhang Zhijian's conviction will certainly fuel his ambition!"

Fan Zuyu listened and asked, "Are you going to write a letter to discuss this matter?"

Sima Guang looked at Fan Zuyu, shook his head, and said, "No way!"

"What the young lord said makes sense!"

"If benevolence and righteousness are not applied, the offensive and defensive momentum will be different!"

"Now, the blood letter from the Qiang tribe begged our court for help, and the young lord sent out the sacred heart of benevolence and righteousness. It can be said to be the best thing to save him with the king's teacher! Why did the old man stop it?"

To Sima Guang now, that young master is like a spring that has never been touched by anyone.

Kind, pure and holy, benevolence and righteousness come from nature!
Naturally, it is impossible to have the mentality of "promoting troops because of profit".

It can only be a decision made out of nature's kindness to save people.

Such an act of benevolence and righteousness can only be praised, how can it be stopped?

"Then..." Fan Zuyu didn't quite understand.

"What the old man wants to stop is the felony committed by the imperial court against Zhang Zhijian!"

"Zhang Zhijian not only shouldn't be punished, but should be rewarded heavily!"

"Let the world know that we are determined to stop our troops!"

"As a result, I completely and completely dispelled the thought of those handsome warriors who are good at making provocations, so as to claim credit and buy fame!"

For Sima Guang, this is the key.

Zhang Zhijian, right?It doesn't matter at all!
The important thing is - he resisted Lu Huiqing's attempt to cause chaos.

As long as everyone on the frontier is like Zhang Zhizhi, no matter how provocative the western thieves are, they will only stick to the city.

Will there still be war there?
Once there is no war, there will be no need for the evil laws of Baker, remnant people, and chaos in the country that were born because of the war!

(End of this chapter)