Fu Song

Chapter 37 The Successor

Once the lid is lifted, of course there is an uproar.

This kind of private exchange with the Liao people is strictly forbidden by the imperial court.

The transaction between the two parties can only be carried out on the prescribed market and under the supervision of the corresponding government agencies.

As a result, it can prevent related strategic materials from being smuggled into the Liao Kingdom, making the Liao people more and more powerful.

On the other hand, of course, the court can get more tax.

But these are just the thresholds set for the common people. For those who are powerful and powerful, they are naturally useless.

Of those generals garrisoned above the border, which one does not have a return team under his command, secretly conducting return exchanges with the Liao people?It's just that most of these people also have a function of collecting intelligence.

Liao people, the same is true.

Just like Xiao Ding, the same is true.

King Jing Zhao Zhe, of course, did not want this incident to affect the stability of the army on Hebei Road.

He finally managed to pack up the garrisoned troops in various places on Hebei Road. He looked decent, and he also had a certain combat effectiveness.

At this time, the matter of Lu Chun was brought up to the court, didn't it give a good handle to those in the court who saw that Zhao Zhe did not deal with him?

You can send people down to investigate this matter in an open and fair manner, and then use this to expand the situation, and finally pull his confidants of Zhao Zhe down one by one.

And Xia Jie and Xia Zhiyan kept silent on this matter, of course, he also had his considerations.He was on Hebei Road. For a while, I was afraid that he would not be able to walk. Zhao Zhe had to stay here when he returned to the capital.Did he dare to offend those border guards one by one?And these things, really only border guards?Other officials on the road were not involved?

Really a joke.

His Xia Zhiyan family also has a caravan!
He Xia Zhiyan really dared to pierce this matter, and those arrogant soldiers below must give him eye drops.Deliberately letting Liao soldiers in to burn, kill, loot, and loot, some people can definitely do it.

Well, just as soon as Zhao Zhe left, something like this happened next. You Xia Zhiyan are an out-and-out mediocre and incompetent. With this label attached, it will be difficult to turn over again in this life.

He Xia Zhiyan was on Hebei Road, how dare he be the enemy of the bureaucratic group along the whole road?

"The last will cause trouble for the appeasement envoy." Xiao Ding was a little apologetic. At first, he only thought about reporting this matter to the appeasement envoy's government, so that he could order the military villages to strictly prevent the same thing from happening, but he never thought about Zhao Zhe. 's political enemies will use this to make a fuss.

"Nothing!" Zhao Zhe said with a smile: "This matter is on Hebei Road. As long as Xia Zhiyan keeps silent, no one dares to stab the matter to the court. Changqing, others are generals at the border, and they earn money one by one. Plenty of money, and you are so rich, you are good, the more you are, the poorer you are. I also heard that the wife of the Gao family even took a dowry to subsidize you? "

Xiao Ding was a little embarrassed and said: "The Gao family is virtuous, the last commander is really sorry for him. There is no way for the last commander. If you want to build an army that dares to fight and can fight, money is indispensable. The last commander really makes money. Wudao, although there are caravans that earn some money, they always earn less and spend more."

"The court is still harsh on border sergeants!" Zhao Zhe sighed.

Xiao Ding lowered his head and said nothing.

In fact, it is not only the court that is harsh on sergeants, but the soldiers at the bottom are also very harsh on sergeants. It is extremely common to use soldiers as slaves.Even Zhao Zhe's efforts to rectify these things over the past few years have only made those people a little more restrained.The number of empty foreheads is smaller, and the blood of soldiers is not so vigorous.

Zhao Zhe can only do it so far. If he really wants to cut it all out, he is also afraid of becoming an empty appeasement messenger. He always needs people to do things. It can only be so perfunctory.

A general who is as clean as Xiao Ding is a phoenix.

"In the past few years, I, Zhao Zhe, have done most of the things that I have done to gain face. You Changqing did most of it." Zhao Zhe smiled and said, "I'm not good at dealing with your Zhuangzi and shops, and I have prepared [-] yuan for you. When you go back later, you will bring it back."

Xiao Ding was startled: "How dare the last commander ask for money to appease the envoy?"

"This money isn't yours. It's for the sergeant of Tianmen Village." Zhao Zhe smiled and said, "You killed A Bohe, and you won't be able to do it with the opposite Huiyi in a short time. Subsidies are still to be paid, right? What do you give them?"

Xiao Ding was at a loss for words, and after a while, he said, "Then the general will be born and suffer, and the general will thank and appease the envoy for the three thousand soldiers up and down Tianmenzhai."

"You have made another great contribution to allow me to return to Bianliang so beautifully. I should thank you." Zhao Zhe smiled and said, "By the way, you want me to return to Beijing first this time, and I will give it to you. Parents, brothers and sisters, um, and of course the most important lady of the Gao family, did you bring any gifts?"

Xiao Ding was stunned and embarrassed.

Zhao Zhe laughed: "I knew you were not prepared."

He clapped his hands, but a few maids turned around behind them, each holding a box in their hands.

"It's not a precious thing. It's nothing more than ginseng, Shouwu and other things. It's not uncommon in the North, and the best thing is just a few winter pearls. That's what I left here on purpose for you to give to the wife of the Gao family. Yes." Zhao Zhe said with a smile: "Don't refuse, this is a piece of my mind."

Xiao Ding couldn't do anything but thank him again.

"The appeasement envoy returns to Beijing this time, who will take over your position?" Xiao Ding asked.

Xia Jie must not be able to take over this position, because he has done things wrong earlier, so that the court has lost enough trust in him.

Zhao Zhe smiled slightly and said, "Cui Ang and Cui Huaiyuan."

Xiao Ding's face changed slightly.

"Not satisfied?"

Different from general generals, Xiao Ding is very clear about the details of these high-ranking officials.Ordinary people have always looked up to the high-ranking officials in the court, not Wenquxing or Wuquxing.But because Xiao Ding has an old father who is also a high-ranking official, he is very clear about the virtues, talents, likes and dislikes of these people.

Cui Ang was a member of the Privy Council who signed the same contract. He was ranked after the Privy Council affairs in the West Palace. Chen Gui wanted to enter the East Palace, and naturally he would not come, while Cui Ang was coveting the position of the old rules. If he was asked to do it on Hebei Road The previous appeasement envoy, when he goes back, his qualifications are enough.

"In the Privy Council, Cui Ang is considered to have personally led soldiers and fought in battles, and he is considered to be proficient in the military." Zhao Zhe said.

If he had led troops to annihilate some rebellions and quelled some bandits, and he was considered to be proficient in military affairs, then Cui Ang was indeed like this.But a side general like Xiao Ding knew very well that fighting against the Liao people and quelling the rebellion at home were two completely different things.

"Cui Shumi has always been against the use of troops in Hebei." Xiao Ding asked, "Why are you so active this time?"

Xiao Ding's words were secretive, but he was actually saying that Cui Ang was a member of the Great Prince's line, and that the Second Great Prince had to do his best to oppose this position.As the previous appeasement envoy, he still has a considerable say in who the next one will be. If the two kings are against it, Cui Ang will not be able to come.

Zhao Zhe shook his head.

"It's hard to say. If I try my best to oppose it, it seems that I have a lot of love for Hebei military power." Zhao Zhe said: "But you don't have to worry too much. Although Cui Ang doesn't deal with me, as long as the father has this intention, he will definitely I try my best to be flattering. But you have to be more careful in your actions in the future. When Cui Ang is here, he always wants to find someone to stand up and clean up a group of generals. I don’t want you to leave Tianmenzhai.”

Xiao Ding nodded and said, "I understand. I will definitely restrain myself and be a man with my tail tucked."

After he finished speaking, he smiled bitterly and said, "But Xia Fuzun is still on Hebei Road, and Cui Shumi can't hold back Xia Fuzun. If only he is afraid of Hebei Road, it will not be as harmonious as it is now? When there is a dispute, it will be difficult to be a human being.”

"It is the norm for local officials to control each other." Zhao Zhe said, "If I am able to dominate the Hebei Road, there will be no second case. Cui Huaiyuan is a bit domineering, but Xia Zhiyan is soft. Cui Huaiyuan, who has been an official in Hebei Road for many years, will be bound by the time, but perhaps this is the intention of the father and the king."

Xiao Ding smiled bitterly.

The officials are naturally relieved to do this, but for them, it is not a good thing.

"I don't know what position the second king will have after returning to Beijing?" Xiao Ding asked with concern.

Speaking of this topic, a smile appeared on Zhao Zhe's face: "There is news from Beijing, and it is said that he knows Kaifeng Mansion."

"Really?" Xiao Ding was instantly overjoyed.

Knowing that the position of Kaifeng Mansion, if it wasn't for the prince, it would be fine. Once the prince takes the position, it basically declares to the world that this prince is the best candidate for the East Palace.In other words, once the second king holds this position, he will be in a more favorable position than the king.

Knowing the location of Kaifeng Mansion is too crucial.

This is of course a good thing for a group of die-hard two kings like Xiao Ding.

"Knowing that Kaifeng Mansion is a good position, but it is also the most difficult position!" Zhao Zhe said with a smile: "I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse?"

"Of course it's a good thing." Xiao Ding said happily: "It's difficult for others to do in this position, what are you afraid of? You must be able to do it with ease. The last commander is here to congratulate His Highness first."

Zhao Zhe nodded slightly: "You go back to Beijing first, Cui Huaiyuan is probably coming soon, maybe when I return to Beijing, you haven't left yet! I will invite you to drink at that time."

"In Bianliang, it's not good for the last general to drink the wine to appease you, it will cause trouble for you!" Xiao Ding shook his head.

King Jing is no longer the appeasement envoy of Hebei Road. It is indeed a taboo to have close contacts with the front-line generals on top of personal relationships.

Zhao Zhe smiled: "It doesn't matter, you are my old general, everyone knows it, no matter if you are going to take office or report to work, when you come back to Beijing and sit with me, no one can say anything? Wang Fa It's nothing more than human affection. If we don't go and deliberately distance ourselves, it will attract people's attention, saying that we are hiding our ears and stealing bells."

After leaving the house, Xiao Ding shook his head slightly when he saw the boxes of copper coins on the carriage, as well as the ginseng and Shouwu that Zhao Zhe gave to his family.

Well, anyway, it's the label of the second king that can't be thrown off, so it can only be stuck more firmly, and these things will be accepted as soon as they are accepted.

(End of this chapter)