A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Fu Bi submitted three consecutive petitions for apology, and Zhao Zhen persuaded him to stay three consecutive times.

This is the procedure.

He stayed, but the mess had to be cleaned up.

In the political hall, Fu Bi said: "During this period, I have been suffering every night. Due to the persecution of the Liao envoys and the fear of hundreds of officials, the Song Dynasty was in danger. I was thinking about this at night, and my whole body was so hot that I could not sleep. I wish I could get up and do things, but how?"

Han Qi rubbed the root of his nose and said: "The key is military morale. If it cannot be boosted, there will be trouble later."

Fu Bi nodded and said, "Yes, so the officials asked Shen An to train troops... By the way, who knows what the officials saw when they left the city that day?"

That day, Zhao Zhen followed Shen An out of the city. When he came back, he ordered the capital's imperial army to select 10,000 people for training.

Han Qi shook his head and said in frustration: "Drill, drill, why don't you tell us that I have been in the army for a long time and haven't seen any soldiers? But the officials are silent. What does this mean? Is it because we think that we Not trustworthy?"

There was anger in his words, and he was obviously a little angry.

Fu Bi said: "What does it mean to be untrustworthy? We are the prime minister, and the officials are probably doing this because they are afraid of leaking secrets."

Han Qi sneered: "Shen An was also outside the city during this period, and Bao Zheng also picked up his sister to raise. Tell me, what are you doing outside the city? It's obviously training."

The more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he became, and he couldn't help but punch the table: "No matter whether I won or lost back then, I know how to scare my opponent..."

Literary men are the best at pretending. Zeng Gongliang also said with some dissatisfaction: "Wouldn't it be better for everyone to discuss together? Shen An is working behind closed doors outside the city..."

"right!"

Han Qi said excitedly: "It's all done behind closed doors. The officials have never seen a battle formation, so I'm afraid they think this is the most powerful..."

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case, so he hurriedly went to see the official.

"This matter...it's better to put our heads together."

Fu Bi was very grateful to Shen An and felt that he had avoided a disaster for the Song Dynasty. But this matter is no small matter...

"There are many famous generals in the capital. If that doesn't work, you can also call some generals from the north. Those people are full of murderous intent and can even scare the Liao and Xixia people."

The prime ministers and assistants were all smart people, and they guessed the plans between Shen An and the officials from the clues.

This is to use military power to frighten the Liao people.

"Abandoning the Yellow River and changing its course will make the people panic, but at least they are numb. They only know that they will have enough to eat today, but the officials cannot..."

Fu Bi sighed: "Recently, the south has become a good place. Many people seek official positions in the south, but the capital has become a dangerous place. It's ridiculous!"

The two smiled bitterly at each other.

Changing the course of the Yellow River has never been a matter of Zhao Zhen and the prime ministers. This is the voice of countless officials.

Without the Yellow River blocking the north, they would not be able to sleep.

So later even Wang Anshi had to make trouble once and failed...

Then Zhezong came again and failed again...

The east direction of the Yellow River is the best stimulant, the panacea that can make all officials work with peace of mind.

"Prime Minister Han..."

Han Qi came back with a frustrated look on his face.

"how?"

Han Qi was impatient and a bit domineering, so Fu Bi felt that if he asked, he would be able to get results.

Han Qi shook his head and said: "The officials were vague, they just said that Shen An would not disappoint people, but did I disappoint people?"

Fu Bi and Zeng Gongliang both looked at him, but had nothing to say.

Do you have no idea what you did back then?

You lost to that scholar who couldn't even pass the Jinshi exam, and then Xixia became the nightmare of the Song Dynasty.

Han Qi also remembered it. He kicked the table over in anger and roared: "How many years has it been? How many years has it been? Will that matter be remembered forever?"

Zeng Gongliang was dumbfounded, but Fu Bi nodded slightly.

Han Qi couldn't help being furious. Fu Bi stood up and said, "Just wait. If it doesn't work, I suggest sending someone as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom. Let's sit down and talk."

Fu Bi had sent an envoy to the Liao Kingdom back then, and he fought for the interests of the Song Dynasty with a firm and unyielding attitude.

"say what?"

The table was overturned on the floor, and debris was scattered everywhere.

Han Qi kicked an inkstone away with his kick and said angrily: "The officials would rather believe Shen An than us, so what else can you say? What nonsense!"

…

In the palace, Zhao Zhen and Queen Cao had lunch together.

The emperor naturally had some rules when it came to eating, but Zhao Zhen loved mutton.

He drank the whole bowl of mutton soup, and ate the two mutton chops completely. Then he burped secretly, feeling satisfied.

Empress Cao's appetite is actually not small, but she has to control it when eating with the emperor, lest she accidentally eat more than him...

this……

How can a woman who is like a loser live with this name?

After finishing the meal, the couple held teacups and sipped them slowly.

Empress Cao felt only five minutes full, and her stomach was not full. The more she drank tea, the more uncomfortable she became.

She put down her tea cup and said, "Guan family, I heard that the Liao people are still domineering?"

Zhao Zhen nodded, "The envoy of Liao is threatening, so he still needs to increase the annual coins, otherwise the army will march south..."

Queen Cao also got a lot of news in the palace. She said worriedly: "The official family, since our ancestors started, we have never won against the north... What if the Liao people really come?"

This is not because she is timid, it is reality.

It's good to be tough, but who will resist the Liao people?

Zhao Zhen said: "The Liao people are testing the attitude of the Song Dynasty. Whether it is hard or soft is a question."

To be tough means to fight, and to be soft is to be a capitulator.

Empress Cao sighed: "We finally got a peaceful life, but the nephew emperor refuses to give up?"

Yelu Hongji wanders around all year round, so it is difficult to obtain information about him.

"Of course he wouldn't give up."

Zhao Zhen sneered and said: "When did the Liao people give up on the Song Dynasty? It's just that Xixia was there to make the Liao people throw a rat weapon."

Queen Cao was shocked and said, "Then the Xixia people suffered a loss in this great victory in Fuzhou. Will they join forces with the Liao people?"

Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "No. The Liao people are very ambitious and want to take away everything in their eyes. If the Xixia people join forces with them, they will be seeking the skin of a tiger!"

Queen Cao couldn't help but show admiration in her eyes. Zhao Zhen felt proud and said some diplomatic tips...

"...So unless the Song Dynasty can face the Liao people on its own, it will not be able to destroy Xixia. This is a battle between the three kingdoms. The triangle is the most stable, just like it was at the end of the Han Dynasty."

Zhao Zhen finished speaking in one breath, and Queen Cao's adoring gaze like a girl made him feel sour.

"The official is a great talent, and I admire him."

Empress Cao truly admired it and felt that no one could explain the relationship between the Three Kingdoms so clearly.

Zhao Zhen's smile gradually faded and he sighed: "But I didn't point it out."

Queen Cao said in surprise: "Who is that? Zaifu? That must be Fu Bi."

She praised: "Fu Bi was sent as envoy to the Liao Kingdom. He was powerful and could not be surrendered, and his wealth could not be lascivious. He was the backbone of our Song Dynasty. Only he can see this."

Ahem!

Zhao Zhen suddenly coughed, and Queen Cao hurried over to pat him on the back.

She was very strong and it was her first time doing this job, so she inevitably didn't know the importance.

After just a few strokes, Zhao Zhen felt a soreness in his chest and abdomen. He coughed and shouted, "That's all!"

If you keep filming, my life will be in danger.

Empress Cao didn't know how strong her hands were yet, but her admiration was still there. She couldn't see her husband being uncomfortable, so she said, "I want what I want..."

With just one palm, Zhao Zhen felt like he was going to die.

He quickly said: "It's Shen An, Shen An said it."

Queen Cao stopped, and then said leisurely and fascinated: "Can that young man still be like this?"

Shen An was still young, so he couldn't make Zhao Zhen feel jealous.

He took a breath and said: "That boy...if he had been born twenty years earlier, I would have dared to make him the Third Secretary-General at this moment."

The three ministers can almost be classified as Zaifu. Zaifu, who is in his thirties, shows Zhao Zhen's appreciation for Shen An.

Shen An had a conflict with the Cao family, which was later resolved, but she was still a little dissatisfied, so she didn't pay much attention to Shen An.

But Zhao Zhen actually valued Shen An so much that she couldn't help but regret it, and she said it openly: "If I had known that the young man was so capable, I should have let the young people in the family get close to him and learn from him." It would be nice to have some skills.”

Ren Shouzhong beside him felt bitter in his heart, knowing that his great revenge would probably be difficult to avenge.

Chen Zhongheng stood outside with him. Seeing that he looked wrong, he said lightly: "I heard that you and Shen An have a grudge?"

"No."

Don't reveal your private affairs in the palace, as that will give others a handle.

But Chen Zhongheng didn't want to grab his handle, he just wanted to give it a try.

Ren Shouzhong has been quite aggressive recently, trying to show off his hospitality to the officials. If he doesn't give this guy a chance, anyone in the future will dare to use Chen Zhongheng as a stepping stone.

Thinking of this, Chen Zhongheng said proudly: "Shen An is said to be practicing outside the city. If he succeeds, it will be another achievement. Do you know? Are you scary?"

Eunuchs like to give bad drugs to their opponents, preferably in person.

Ren Shouzhong's face was slightly cold and he said, "What's the matter with you?"

He said that this matter had nothing to do with him, but his clenched fists revealed his mood.

Shen An, please don’t fail to achieve your goals. Someone will definitely add insult to injury when the time comes!

…

In the big village outside the city, ten thousand people were training, and the fields in the village were trampled flat, and it was getting harder and harder.

"stand……"

Bang!

"Start...go!"

Bang bang bang!

The soles of my feet slapped the earth, getting harder and harder.

The team of ten thousand people was so vast that UU Reading www.uukaｎshu.net could hardly see the head.

Shen An stood in the front and watched the array of ten thousand people coming.

Next to him is Li Zhang, the person Zhao Zhen trusts.

It's just that the position of commander in front of the palace is not applicable here, and Li Zhang has no right to comment.

Shen An was watching with his arms folded, and suddenly roared: "Brother Chun!"

Huang Chun, who was staring at the array from the side, ran over and stood at attention, shouting: "Lang Jun, the villain is here."

Shen An stretched out his hand, and Chen Luo on the side handed him a wooden stick. Shen An took it and whipped it with one blow.

After being hit with a stick on the thigh, Huang Chun did not dare to move and shouted loudly: "The villain is guilty."

…

For the lunch noodles, I only added a little oil and salt, and then tore some seaweed into it to add more flavor.