Song Dynasty

Chapter 55 Zhao Gou ([-])

If you want to pacify Jianghuai, you can only rely on Liu Guangshi's Huaixi Army.

Liu Guangshi has the most soldiers and horses and the largest territory, especially after the soldiers and horses left behind in Tokyo withdrew to Jiankang Mansion, Uncle Liu Ping is really a bit of a pillar of the sky.

But this Taiwei Liu is really disappointing. He was defeated in the battle with the Jurchen in Chuzhou, and he was defeated in the battle with the bandits.The order of the Privy Council is also obedient and vigilant. He hides in Chuzhou City all day long, and only orders a small group of troops to go out to meet the situation.

This kind of commander-in-chief who spends his days in chaos should have been withdrawn a long time ago and replaced with warriors who dared to fight.

The official family trusted Uncle Liu Ping a lot, and it seemed that he had no intention of changing the coach at all.Thinking about it, firstly, he was thinking about his love for saving the driver, and secondly, he felt that Liu Guangshi was also a general after all.If you don't use him, you won't be able to convince the crowd with someone else

Liu Guangshi was unreliable. Seeing the bandits everywhere, the rivers and Huaihe Rivers in ruins, and this year's autumn harvest, Zhang Jun felt hopeless.

At this moment, a miracle happened.

First, Li Cheng sent envoys to Beijing to ask for peace, and then Wang Shen and Wang Daosi were born.

At first, Zhang Xiang didn't pay much attention to Li Cheng's request for security, and he didn't expect this big bandit to come in handy.Li Boyou was born in the Liao Dynasty, and he was not a citizen of the Song Dynasty before, and he did not have the slightest loyalty to the Song Dynasty.The reason why he asked for security was probably because his influence was severely damaged, and he wanted to use the name of the imperial court to gain a moment of respite. You shouldn't expect him to contribute to the country at all, as long as he doesn't make trouble, it's fine.

Therefore, Zhang Jun, in accordance with past practice, invited the imperial decree, sent envoys to announce the decree, and completed the procedure.

Up to now, the envoy has not returned yet, and there are frequent reports of good news.

Li Yu was easily pacified by Wang Shen's three hundred Qingqi.

When the news came, the entire Privy Council erupted.This is the only military victory the imperial court has won since Zongze Zong Rulin regained Tokyo, and the result is still so great.This made the soldiers and civilians who had become numb from failure to think about the next failure feel elated.

The officials in the ministry danced and danced, and some even asked Zhang Jun to advance this month's salary.Everyone has not paid for half a year, so they are really poor.Now that Thief Li has conferred the title, Huaixi and Huaibei have been completely incorporated into the imperial court's territory, and the grain and rice for the next year will finally be settled.

During this day, all the ministers in the court asked Zhang Jun when Huai Liang could be sent back to the emperor.

Hearing the name Wang Shen, Zhang Jun was also puzzled.

That's right, the ambassador sent by the imperial court to announce the will is his disciple, but his surname is not Wang.Moreover, up to now, including Li Cheng's emissary Zhang Congzai, there is no news from the group.That's right, in these turbulent years, they might have died and run away.

"Is this Wang Shen a follower of my sect?" Although Zhang Jun was puzzled, it was an exciting thing for this man to make such a great achievement, so why bother to get entangled in these trivial details and hurt the morale of the people? .

Finally, a big victory was won, which happened to inspire all the sergeants.Moreover, Wang Shen relieved the urgent need for the court.

After taking down Jianghuai, the country's finances were finally stabilized.

Therefore, when others asked Zhang Xiang about Wang Shen's background, he just smiled without saying a word, as he acquiesced to this disciple.When Liu Guangshi reported that Wang Shen was the commander of the Huaixi Army's Rear Army Supply Battalion, Zhang Jun signed it and sent someone to the Ministry of War to record his name.

Wang Shen, who was far away in Huaixi, didn't know that the identity problem that troubled him was solved so easily.

……

Seeing Zhang Jun's displeasure, Zhao Gou suddenly burst out laughing: "Don't worry, Zhang Qing, Jiangbei is in the midst of employing people, and I won't rob you. You just congratulated me, but I'm going to congratulate Zhang Qing. "

Zhang Jun wondered: "What do the officials want to congratulate the veteran?"

Zhao Gou was still laughing: "Zhang Qing's family wrote a letter to impeach Du Chong for being cruel and easy to kill. The generals were at odds, the top and bottom were discordant, and even the left-behind division in Tokyo and the internal strife among the three armies. Du Chong even lost Kaifeng and collapsed all the way south. It caused Tokyo to fall again."

Zhang Jun nodded: "Exactly, this man has great ambition and talent, so he should not be a commander. It is very inappropriate for the officials to let him control the Jiangbei army. If such a mediocre person is entrusted with important tasks, the Jianghuai war will be out of control."

"Oh, Du Chong can't be reused. Does Zhang Qing also want to follow Liu Guangshi's "Six Unrestrained" excerpts? He Du Chong can't be used, should I send Zhang Qing across the river?" Zhao Gou's eyes were full With vigilance and sarcasm: "Your protégé Wang Shen has already opened up the situation in Huaixi. Now that Zhang Qing's prestige has been established, and now it is the right time to cross the river, he can easily win the hearts of soldiers and horses from the river and Huaihe Rivers. I am here for you. Congratulations from the Qing family."

The sharpness in these words was so sharp that Zhang Jun was both annoyed and heartbroken, and said in his heart: The officials are jealous of me, how could he be like this, how did he become like this?Indeed, I intend to lead troops across the river.Du Chong, a traitor and a sycophant, Liu Guangshi is a mediocre man.When the Jin people come, it depends on how they resist.To guard the river, we must guard the Huai River. If there are losses in Huaixi and Huaibei, how can Jiankang Mansion survive alone?
When the time comes, where will my Great Song Dynasty, as well as the officials and the officials of the Manchu Dynasty go? Could it be that they fled to Hangzhou again?

When I arrived in Hangzhou, did the Jurchens come after me?
Suddenly, suddenly a little discouraged, I was speechless.

He could only lie down on the ground, clenching his teeth.

By the way, he beat Zhang Jun. Seeing that the heat had come, Zhao Gou stretched out his hand to help him up, his expression became gentle, he laughed and said, "Just now I was just joking with Qing's family, you are my arm, the pillar of the country, I can’t leave Qing here even for a moment, so how can I send them across the river. Let Du Chong preside over the Jianghuai defense! Although he has suffered a defeat, he is not without merit, and he cannot kill people with a single stick.”

Yes, the so-called merit is not as good as deeds.Du Chong set up such a big stall, lost Kaifeng, and the army broke out in internal strife, completely ruining the good situation that Zongze had finally created since the Jingkang change.But I have made great use of him, the Ninth Five-Year Honor has his own holy judgment, how can he be at the mercy of others and public opinion?
Du Chong has such a big handle in my hands, so he will definitely not have second thoughts.Otherwise, it can be killed at any time.

Zhao Jiu was extremely proud of his own methods of imperial control and this sudden idea: This is the way of a king!

"The officials are right." Zhang Jun still looked angry.

Zhao Gou: "Okay, okay, this battle depends on the soldiers from all walks of life to use their orders immediately. Do you have any ideas about sending people to the Huaixi Army to issue an order? Zhang Jun, let's draw up an order!"

Zhang Jun nodded, walked to the imperial case, picked up the pen and began to write.Although this battle was fought by Wang Shen alone, all the generals of the Huaixi Army and Li Cheng will be rewarded.

Soon, he wrote down the names of Liu Guangshi, Li Cheng, Li Qiong, Wang De and others on it, and moved to a higher level of meritorious service.Just when Wang Shen's name was about to be dropped, Zhang Jun's heart tightened.

In name, Wang Shen was his disciple.With his current achievements, no matter what he has to give to Cheng Xinlang or Baoyilang, he also has to be given a real job.It is a pity that such a talent is not used to lead troops and contribute to the country.The Jilu officer who can be trained as an envoy to a state regiment leads an army alone.But……

However, the officials have just said it bluntly, it is clear that I am jealous of the Jianghuai military power, and want to install their own people in the army.

I, Zhang Jun, have a bad heart and are magnanimous, and I am not afraid of people's words.But the state affairs are already like this, if the officials lose their trust in me, what will happen to this country?
Thinking of this, Zhang Jun gritted his teeth, quickly finished drafting the imperial edict, and handed it to Zhao Gou.

Zhao Gou saw that there was no Wang Shen's name on it, an unknown smile flashed in his eyes, he nodded, and drew a monogram, which was the seal of the servant.

……

Zhang Jun came out from Zhao Gou and was sent out of Taicheng by Yang Yizhong.

The rain was still falling, and he couldn't help caressing the willow trees by the roadside, and heaved a long sigh.

Yang Yizhong didn't know about this, and asked instead, "When will Prime Minister Zhang cross the river?"

Zhang Jun smiled faintly, and murmured: "Cross the river, cross the river, hehe."

Yang Yizhong became excited, and said in a low voice: "If Zhang Xiang is going to Yangzhou or Jiangdu to preside over the defense of the Jianghuai River, please take the last general with you. The man will return in a horse leather shroud on the battlefield, and stay in Jinling City all day. It's moldy. The last general still remembers the scene when he served under Xianggong's command during the Jingkang state change, that's good enough!"

"Going to Yangzhou or Jiangdu, who said that you have to cross the river to be responsible for the defense of the Jianghuai River?" Zhang Jun suddenly had a thought in his heart.

Yang Yizhong had a look of contempt on his face: "The gentleman said it was Du Chong. This treacherous villain has been hiding in Jinling City since he went south from Kaifeng, but the officials were deceived by him, so they are extremely trustworthy. Seeing that The birdman walks in and out every day, really dirtying my eyes. Yes, now that there are beacon fires everywhere in Jiangbei, the city of Jinling is quiet, so why doesn’t the surname Du go to Hangzhou, where it’s safer.”

He kept complaining in his mouth, but Zhang Jun refused to talk to him any more, he just said: "Do your job well."

Crossing the river, crossing the river, you don't necessarily have to cross the river to contribute to the country.Perhaps, the old man should change places.Sticking to the south of the Yangtze River will not turn the tide of the battle.

Go to Guanzhong, that's right, that's where the old man should go, isn't there still a remnant of the Sixth Route Western Army over there?With the food and manpower of the Shu land, and the heroic soldiers of the Western Army, why worry about not being able to recover Yanyun?
In the past, the old man only thought about defending Jiangdong, but he was short-sighted after all.

"Wang Daosi, this is the old man who is sorry for you. When you return to Jiankang, I will see when such an astonishingly talented Ban Dingyuan and Chen Qingzhi will appear under the old man's sect. When the time comes, follow me to Guanzhong , there is plenty of space for you to display your ambitions."

Thinking of the fierceness of Zhuang Huai, Zhang Jun's chest was filled with gloom.He laughed out loud, and simply left his entourage behind him, striding down the street with only an umbrella.

"The wine is full of wine, the breasts are still open, and the temples are slightly frosty, so why not? In the cloud of holding festivals, when will Feng Tang be sent?"

"Will hold the eagle bow like a full moon, look northwest, and shoot Sirius."

Thoughts have flown to the land of Sanqin, to the vast land of thousands of ravines in Yansui.

(End of this chapter)