Dawn of the Empire

Chapter 392 Hanguan Zhuang Emperor’s Residence (1)

The Hu people burned, killed and looted in Kyushu behind the mountains, and received news of numerous casualties among the people, which shocked the government and the public.General Zhong Shimin, the guard of Hangu Pass, has submitted twice to ask for his troops to go north to Hedong. He is willing to fight to the death with the Liao army.After seeing the report of the intrusion of the Liao army, Zhong Shimin was ready to go to the table again to ask for orders to go out.

Although there have been three generations of generals, compared with the honorable generals of the Zheyang family in Hedong Daying and the Cao family in Xijing Daying, the Zhe family is more refined, and the court Chinese officials did not completely regard him as a rude general.The great-grandfather of the Zhong family was Zhong Fang, a great Confucian of a generation, and his grandfather Zhong Shiheng was also supported by a generation of famous minister Fan Zhongyan, and gradually became a generation of famous generals.When Cai Jing was in power, among the generals, only Zhong Shidao publicly impeached members of Cai's party, and was listed in the party because of this, and was abandoned by the court for ten years.But from then on, people in Qingliu believed that the generals of the Zhong family were the pillars of the country.Because he was worried about the deployment of Cao Di Nai Jingwang Zhao Qi's father-in-law in the Xijing camp, the important officials of the court advocated vigorously promoting Zhejia to divide the military power of the Xijing camp.Therefore, the court officials favored Zhe's family very much, and added Zhongshi Dao as the Jiedu Envoy of Baojing Army, Jiazhong Division's Deputy Commander of the Guards and Infantry, and appointed Zhongshi Min as the commander of Hanguguan. He actually holds [-] military power.

However, Jiangmen Cao's family has been operating in Xijing camp for hundreds of years, how willing to let the military power be divided by the Zhe family who rose up.When the famous general Di Qing was the commander of the Xijing camp, Di Qing led his elite troops across the river to the west, and finally fell into the Xia Kingdom.The soldiers and horses of the generals in the Xijing camp did not attack Hangu Xiguan until Di Qing's entire army was wiped out. Although Xia Guo's artillery was powerful, Di Qing's weak foundation in the Xijing camp was also an important reason.The way of being a teacher and the official position in the teacher are both empty titles, but it's okay to say.After Zhong Shimin was appointed to be in charge of Hangu Pass, he was constrained in handling military affairs. He was in arrears of food and salaries, the generals were hostile, and the soldiers were not attached. Among the three brothers of the Zhong family, Zhong Shimin was the youngest and had the most violent temper. A lot of people's batons are gone.

Half of the above form was written, and the soldiers reported it, and the transfer judge Pan Huanyin asked to see him.Zhong Shimin groaned slightly, and ordered to see him.Pan Huanyin was in charge of the food and supplies in the army.Just a dozen or so days ago, because the soldiers complained about the shortage of food and pay, Zhong Shimin checked the accounts himself, and found several deductions. Then there is the shortage of food and wages.

"Since Pan Huanyin has the heart to repent, it is the best policy to subdue him with kindness and power." Zhong Shimin gently put the Huizhou pen on the pen holder, adjusted his gauze cap and robe, stood up, with a serious face, and walked towards the door.Soon, Pan Huanyin appeared at the door, his face was pale and strange, he stood at the door with his hands in his sleeves, as if bowing to each other.Zhong Shimin's face softened slightly, and he took a step forward, just as he was about to help him up, Pan Huanyin suddenly took out a dagger from his sleeve, stabbed forward, and stabbed into Zhong Shimin's chest, the gurgling blood immediately A large area of ​​the skirt was dyed red.Zhong Shimin's face was full of disbelief, he looked at Pan Huanyin with wide eyes, and murmured: "You...you..." He pushed Pan Huanyin away with all his strength, and shouted even louder Said: "Come on, come on!"

"Your Excellency, don't blame me," Pan Huanyin said in a low voice with twisted muscles on his face. Being punctured, his whole body was weak, and his voice sounded like a broken bellows. He staggered back two steps, but Pan Huanyin caught up with two more steps and stabbed Zhong Shimin again. He leaned on his shoulders, his eyes were wide open, but gradually became lifeless.

The door of the room was opened with a "bang", and the soldiers arrived just now, and hurriedly separated Pan Huanyin and Zhong Shimin.Zhong Shimin died of anger, while Pan Huanyin was arrested with a dead face.That night, Xijing stayed behind, and the famous minister Tang Ke rushed to the commander-in-chief's mansion overnight, and deployed Cao Di to interrogate the assassin together with the Xijing camp, but Pan Huanyin insisted that he was beaten by Zhong Shimin and held a grudge. It has nothing to do with other people, and now I only ask for death to atone for the crime.Tang Ke had no choice but to play together with Cao Di, reporting the assassination of Zhong Shimin, and sending it to Bianjing together with Pan Huanyin's confession, waiting for the court's disposal.

"I never expected that Cao Di would be so domineering! Assassinating the general, is this plotting rebellion?"

Veins appeared on his forehead, and Zhao Ke, who had always been the most regal, was completely out of breath. He stood up and threw the memorials of Cao Di and Tang Ke to the ground, as if still not relieved, he grabbed the white jade on the table The paperweight fell to pieces on the memorial.His chest was heaving and heaving, he was panting heavily, wishing he could burn the memorial.

The prime minister Zhao Zhifu, the privy envoy Shao Wu, the political adviser Qin Hui, and the minister of rites Deng Su were all summoned overnight.After the official ascended the throne, in order to advocate frugality, the candlelight in all halls in the palace was halved.As a result, the Chuigong Palace looked a little dark, and the flickering lights and shadows made the faces of every minister seem a little blurred, and seemed to be full of thoughts.Zhao Ke looked at them. These ministers who usually rely heavily on them all looked at each other in blank dismay at this moment, without saying a word.

Zhao Ke couldn't help getting angry from it, and asked sharply: "Cao Di's lack of power, he was removed from the official position in the Xijing camp and replaced by a teacher. What do Zhao Qing's and Shao Qing's family think?" As the leader of the civil and military classes, Zhao Ke first asked for their opinions.Qin Hui stood on the sidelines with his nose and nose watching his heart, but Zhu Bona's face suddenly changed, and he looked up at Zhao Ke, he hesitated to speak, and then looked at Zhao Zhifu and Shao Wu.A hint of worry appeared on Deng Su's face.

"Your Majesty, you must not act too hastily when cutting down the Cao family." Zhao Zhifu frowned.

Cao Di also stated in the memorial that because Hangu East Pass shields the two capitals of Luoyang and Bianliang, and Xia Guo has recently shown signs of raising troops, Hangu Pass cannot be without generals for a day. Cao Di first made the decision to let the original Hangu guard Li Ji, the deputy general, presided over military affairs.At the same time, the 15 soldiers and horses of the Xijing camp were on full alert for fear that Xia Guo would take advantage of the "chaos" to attack the Guandong.

"In this way, I am afraid that Cao Di will be "forced" instead. In order to reward Zhongliang, Emperor Taizong allowed Zheyang's family to inherit Hedong. Later, in order to defend Xijing, he wanted to resettle the powerful generals in Beijing. It became popular in Xijing Daying. Originally, they were expected to repay the country's grace, but they didn't expect that they would raise tigers. The imperial court reused the Zhe family. Although it divided the military power of Xijing Daying, it did not mean to preserve Cao's family. But, I didn't expect Cao Di's attack is so vicious, it's a pity that Zhe Shimin is so loyal to the court..." Shao Wu shook his head, suppressing the anger in his heart, "Now that the army of Liao Kingdom is overwhelming, and Xia Kingdom is eyeing me again, although Cao Di is domineering and arrogant, After all, he is guarding the important area of ​​Xijing. If he is "forced" in a hurry, I am afraid that he will vote for Xia Guo instead in a fit of anger. Or he can only take it slowly. At this time of troubled times in the country, if you can't bear it, you will "chaos" big plans. Fanzhen It is the door of the Bian Ting. If your majesty wants to solve it, you need to have a replacement. According to my opinion, the Henghai Xiang Army of the Guangzhou City Ship Division has successfully trained troops. You can refer to this method to expand the new army. Over time, gradually use the new army The battalion replaces the battalion generals who were colluding in the past, and this is the strategy to draw salaries from the bottom of the pot."

Zhao Ke took a deep breath. He is not a frivolous person. Although he was very angry, he also understood what Shao Wu said. He suppressed the impulse in his heart and stopped mentioning Cao Di for the time being. Se' said gloomyly: "The feudal town is domineering, and I am afraid that Ji Sun's worries are within the Xiao Wall. How is King Jing doing recently?" Ordinary officials don't want to mention King Jing at all, and their tone at this time is full of resentment , Let all the ministers feel a chill.

"Prince Jing lives in secluded places, his family is cold, and he has never contacted Xijing. In the past month, he has only sent one poem to the sixteenth princess, and the sixteenth princess also sent one." Shen Yun, Secretary of the Imperial City Promotion Bowing down, he seemed to have been prepared for a long time, and took out a piece of paper from his arms, on which were written poems by King Jing brothers and sisters.The most important thing for the Imperial City Division in the capital is to supervise King Jing. The officials do not want to be reprimanded for mutilating siblings like Tang Taizong did, but for a short time they cannot tolerate any further success for the third brother who once oppressed him Whenever there is an opportunity to "show" face, all the ministers who associate with King Jing will be immediately reprimanded.

Zhao Ke took over the poem and read it. Although the words and sentences are well-crafted, they are just works of remuneration, and there is no connotation of resentment.He folded the paper with a sullen face, put it in a file, and said to himself: "This little bitch." He never asked about this matter, and deliberately wanted her to die in the cold palace.

After discussing Cao Di's matter with the monarchs and ministers, Shao Wucai said: "Mieerbohu rode the bandits and plundered Hedong County, there were many discussions about Qingliu, and there were many impeachments from Yu Shitai's admonitions. Avoiding the war, the deputy envoy of the Economic Strategy of the East Road can be found, and there are also mistakes in oversight."

Zhao Ke became nervous: "Will the Liao army 'approach' Bianliang?"

"Zhe Keqiu reported that there were no more than 25 Huqi who invaded the bandits. They were only looting and harassing, and they were unable to capture prefectures and counties. Zhe Keqiu has already led his troops to drive away. The dangerous pass from the east to the Central Plains, Renyi Village, Jingxing Pass , Shahukou, Tianjing Pass, Shangdang Pass, etc. have all been deployed with soldiers and horses." Shao Wu bowed and said, "The capital also has [-] soldiers and horses, and there are more than [-] Hu cavalry that cannot be shaken."

Zhao Ke heaved a sigh of relief, shook his head and said, "Speak to Yang Yanqing, Zhe Keqiu, don't fear the enemy and avoid the battle, expel Hu Qi quickly." Shao Wu also said that Zhe Keqiu and Yang Yanqing's request to join the army in Hedong must all obey But the Privy Council thought it was impossible to issue a military order to go to the east of the river, so as not to encourage the power of the feudal town and worsen the situation where the outside is more important than the inside.

Zhao Ke nodded in agreement and asked the Privy Council to coordinate the generals on the East Road and Hebei Road.The officials also asked Qin Hui and Deng Sudai to draw up a decree, posthumously grant Zheshi Min the crown prince Shaobao, give him a beautiful posthumous posthumous posthumous title, and make his heirs the enshrined officials.In addition, another decree was drawn up to reprimand Cao Di and fine him half a year's salary.Just now he lost his temper and had another false alarm, he felt a little tired, so he went back to the palace to rest.