Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 1137 Use Shi Hao Greatly
Quan Zhao ordered the ambassadors of Goryeo, Japan, and Bohai countries to have great power. He also had an army of imperial edicts and had the power to recruit soldiers and horses from the Jurchen, Bohai, and Xi tribes. It should be said that he became a feudal town.

Tarlan also understands Wang Xiu's intentions. Although he has no ambitions for a long time, he can't resist the temptation. Besides, he has two sons who were awarded official positions. The Song Dynasty did not raise them, but actually awarded them Mission.

It was a matter of the overall situation. Wang Xiu, Li Gang, Qin Hui and Ta Lan talked for a long time before they left. The three chancellors were present at the same time, which shows the importance they attach to it.

After seeing off Tarlan, they discussed again in Wang Xiu's courtroom. It's not easy to be a prime minister, at least it takes a lot of energy.

Wang Xiu specifically explained that the officials of the Metropolitan Hall were not allowed to approach his hall, and Xu Zhong was guarding the door.Li Gang and Qin Hui had no objection to this, and they would have done the same, because many tabloids bribed the subordinate staff to inquire about the secrets, so as to create a sensation, and some of those subordinate staff sold some inside information in exchange for increased private wealth.

From this, a special business was born, including inquiring about the secrets of the court, and the money they paid was enough to tempt many subordinate officials.That's the problem. What the ministers discussed in the morning may spread to other people's ears at night and be used by those who want to.

If merchants want to inquire about the news, find out the future policies of the imperial court or obtain business opportunities, this is understandable, and it is also an internal matter of their own.

It would be disadvantageous to be used by the Jurchens, and the general affairs department is not just for nothing. The Criminal Ministry arrested envoys and cracked many strongholds, and also beheaded many spies, and involved some subordinates, even middle-level and low-level officials.

For this reason, the imperial court specifically detailed the laws. Even if they were not spies, the heaviest leakers would be beheaded. However, there are still some desperadoes who steal secrets by all means. After all, money can turn ghosts.

"Wen Shi is very vigilant, and the Prime Minister's Office of Dutang, no matter how bold they are, they dare not eavesdrop." Qin Hui said with a smile.

"It's better to be careful, not to mention our place, even the news of Da Nei has been spread all over the sky." Wang Xiu hated Bao inquiring.

Qin Hui shook his head and didn't want to argue anymore. What Wang Xiu said was the truth, and he couldn't allow him to say it again. It didn't make much sense to say something that everyone knew well.

Wang Xiu stopped the topic, looked at Li Gang and asked, "What advice does Master Li have?"

Li Gang said indifferently: "Although Jin Fushi was punished, Ren Yuan and Li Zhi were in the royal court as before. I think this Koryo king's methods are quite clever! Wang Kai and Cui Ru's closeness may not be for the benefit of Koryo. They It’s hard to fathom what’s on your mind.”

Wang Xiu understood in his heart that Wang Kai, the lord of the country, had good intentions. He should use the Great Song Dynasty to infiltrate, raise the pro-Song forces, and balance the increasingly powerful pro-Jurchen forces, and did not really agree with the Great Song Dynasty.

It is also understandable that a ruler of a small country who has been oppressed for a long time, especially by the northern barbarians, must have extreme thinking and try his best to prove his dignity.

If the Great Song Dynasty was a unified behemoth, how dare Goryeo have any strange thoughts, and would have eradicated the pro-Jurchen forces long ago. It is useless to say anything now, and can only use power to suppress people and demonstrate the national strength of the Great Song Dynasty.

He didn't pay attention to the mere Koryo country. If it wasn't for the Jurchens and Japanese people, he wouldn't even want to see such a ruined place. A palace is not as good as a minister's residence. What is there to pay attention to.

Small countries also have the difficulties of small countries. Whether it is the Jurchens or the Great Song Dynasty, they are all giants compared to Goryeo, and they must not be offended.

At that time, the Jurchens gathered troops to go south and the rear was empty, and they wanted to monitor the Khitan people, and they tolerated and accommodated Goryeo, which caused the king of Koryo Wang Kai to misjudge, and kept causing trouble in the border areas. In the end, the Jurchens hit him hard. Fuck the shit, the tens of thousands of troops were wiped out, and the elites of Goryeo were all wiped out. They finally understood that the barbarians were not something they could mess with.

To please both sides and balance the forces of the north and the south, it cannot but be said that this person is extremely shrewd and good at surviving in the cracks.

However, Wang Xiu knew that the crown prince of Goryeo, Wang Hao, was a shrewd person, and he had a very harmonious relationship with several factions. Wang Kai also encouraged Wang Hao to do so and gave him maximum support.

"King's son, the attitude seems to be very unclear." Qin Hui said leisurely and authentically, with a taste that made people think about it.

"I have one person who can be of great use, and I can be a deputy." Wang Xiu glanced at Qin Hui and said.

"Oh, who is it?" Qin Hui was a little interested.

"Jinshi and No. [-] Shi Hao Shi Zhi Weng."

"It's just last year's Xin Jidi, so it's not appropriate to let him take on important responsibilities." Qin Hui shook his head. He could still refute Wang Xiu on certain issues.After all, it is all for the court.

Wang Xiu was speechless and could not refute Qin Hui's words. Shi Hao, who taught at Yuquanshan Academy, took part in last year's tribute examination. He was awarded the fourth place in the palace examination. He can be said to be a newcomer. If he suddenly takes on a big responsibility, it will make everyone dissatisfied.

Although it is said that the deputy envoys of Goryeo and Fusang are temporarily dispatched, they are also of high authority. It is really unreasonable to let Xinke Jinshi take up the post.It's really a forceful claim, no one can stop it, but he still refuses to accept it, he needs to get Li Gang.With Qin Hui's support, and with the three prime ministers as the backing, no one will publicly criticize him. Whether he can achieve something or not depends on Shi Hao himself.

"Wenshi, Shi Zhiweng is famous, but he can't achieve it overnight, so as not to be discussed by scholars all over the world, but it is suitable for him to be an official." Li Gang said plainly.

Wang Xiu responded with a smile to Li Gang's kindness, which was a tactful support for him, and said softly: "Shi Zhiweng's qualifications are shallow, but he is better than the talent of the state. Today, the two major powers of the Koryo Kingdom are almost balanced. , we need to completely break it, and use prudent and steady ministers, I am afraid that they will look forward and backward, and let the court lose the opportunity."

"Using these fresh-blooded newcomers is very likely to achieve an unexpected situation. Even if they fail, they will not let go. They are just a dispensable pawn. The ultimate goal of stationing in Jianghua is not to capture people, let alone for a mere Goryeo .”

Li Gang smiled with his beard, his eyes contained deep meaning, he naturally understood Wang Xiu's intentions, and said indifferently: "Brother Wen Shi, that concubine just paid her respects, but she didn't lose her effort, it's really rare!"

Wang Xiu smiled disdainfully. The concubine Li Gang was talking about was the young daughter of Cui Ru, the leader of the Song Dynasty in Goryeo, and Zong Liang's side wife.

However, how could the old fox in the imperial court not understand that the young lady of the Cui family was supposed to give it to him, but she was politely declined and passed on to Zong Liang.Maybe it's ridiculous, but the reality is true. It's just a woman. As long as Song Xingchao gives her dignity, even if she becomes Zongliang's concubine, it's not a big deal.

(End of this chapter)