I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 156 Yuan Hao dies, but Sui Ci can be wasted!
"Yuan Hao is gone?"

Zhao Zhen looked at Zhang Maoze with doubts on his face.

All the ministers also looked at Zhang Maoze.

Yuan Hao is the current leader of the Xixia Kingdom. He is only seven years older than Zhao Zhen and is still considered to be in his prime.

Zhang Mao, while presenting the document in his hand to the emperor, said excitedly: "Yuan Hao fell in love with the wife of his son Ning Lingge and made her his concubine. Then he registered the wife who gave birth to his youngest son Li Liangzuo last year. Mu Zang is the new queen."

"Brother Ning Ling launched a mutiny and assassinated Yuan Hao, causing Yuan Hao to die from serious injuries. Later, Brother Ning Ling was also executed. Xixia has established Liang Zuo, who was less than two years old, as the lord of Xixia..."

Su Liang was not surprised when he heard the plot of "a father seizes his son's wife, and a son kills his biological father".

Party members have always been barbaric.

Such unethical things often happen, like livestock, extremely dirty and dirty.

After reading the document, Zhao Zhen felt very happy.

But after all, as the king of a country, he still couldn't show joy or anger, so he suppressed his laughter.

But the courtiers below could not bear it any longer.

Each one of them smiled brightly, like a spoiled wife giving birth to a child.

Even Bao Zheng, who had always been serious about his words and expressions, was pursed his lips and smiling slightly.

If you ask who the people of Song Dynasty hate the most.

That is definitely Yuan Hao!

This person is violent and licentious by nature.

In the Song Dynasty, mentioning his name was enough to scare children into tears.

After succeeding to the throne, Yuan Hao abolished the surnames Zhao and Li given by the Tang and Song Dynasties, proclaimed himself emperor in Xixia, issued the Bald Hair Order, created the Xixia Wen, fought with Tubo, the Song Dynasty, and the Liao Kingdom...

He robs wherever he hits, just like a robber.

He was not only a serious problem for the Song Dynasty, but also a serious problem for the Liao Kingdom.

Zhao Zhen suppressed the excitement in his heart and said, "We will discuss this later. I will reward Wen Kuanfu and Su Jingming first."

"I would like to promote Wen Yanbo to the position of Counselor of Political Affairs, and make Zeng Gongliang know the Daming Mansion as Deputy Privy Envoy. Do you have any objections?"

"Official sage!" All the ministers raised their hands in unison.

It is normal for Wen Yanbo to be promoted after such achievements.

Zeng Gongliang rectified military discipline in Daming Mansion and eliminated the evil cult. This was also a meritorious service and a normal promotion.

And this moment.

Everyone is waiting for Zhao Zhen to reward Su Liang.

Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song's hearts were beating fast, and they were even more nervous than accepting the reward themselves.

Su Liang was the censor of the official residence.

If promoted, it would be impossible to replace Tang Jie or Ouyang Xiu.

If Su Liang is transferred out of the Yushitai and entrusted with important responsibilities locally, Xia Song and Chen Zhizhong will definitely celebrate each other.

Even if Su Liang is given the title of Duke and becomes chief official in the wealthy Yingtian Mansion or Jiangning Mansion, they have no objection.

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly.

He knew that Su Liang could play a greater role in Yushitai.

Moreover, Su Liang was less than 30 years old. If he became a "husband-in-law", he would be easily lost in the public eye.

This is something Zhao Zhen absolutely does not want to see.

"Su Jingming, you should take second place in bringing down the chaos in Beizhou. I really can't think of how to reward you. What do you want?"

"I want money!"

Su Liang looked serious and said without thinking.

These two words instantly made Zhao Zhen happy. He liked Su Liang's sincerity.

Among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, apart from the Third Division, Su Liang was the only one who could propose such a tacky reward.

Su Liang continued: "The official family, I have promised that the Baijia Academy will not be used to make money. I can never siphon off all the wealth of the Cao family. The picture of 'Sakyamuni Buddha pinching the word blessing' belongs to the art of Baijia. Therefore, I I sincerely ask the officials to reward you with some money to make the Hundred Colleges bigger and better and serve the imperial court." After hearing this, Zhao Zhen felt very comfortable.

"Okay, I will reward you with money. This money will come from my inner treasury. As for the amount, we will discuss it privately."

"Thank you for the official reward!" Su Liang was very satisfied.

The internal treasury is the royal private treasury and is not under the jurisdiction of the three divisions. How much Zhao Zhen gives depends on his will.

The ministers were very envious when they saw Zhao Zhen and Su Liang talking like friends.

……

Immediately, the topic returned to the topic of Yuan Hao's death.

Ouyang Xiu took the lead and said: "Guan family, this is a great opportunity to attack Xixia. The Xixia country is undergoing changes and internal chaos. It is a time of weakness. We should take the opportunity to raise our troops!"

"I second the proposal!" Tang Jie also stood up.

"I second the proposal!" Bao Zheng stood up.

"My minister agrees!"

……

He Tan, Zhao Peng, Zhou Yuan, Fan Zhen and other Taiwanese admonishers all stood up.

"The small country of Xixia has repeatedly attacked our northwest border. It even caused the Song Dynasty to lose three battles at Sanchuankou, Haoshuichuan and Dingchuan Village. It is really a national humiliation. This shame can be avenged now!" Wu Yu also stood came out and said.

At this time, Hanlin Dingdu opened his mouth and said: "Officials, mourning is not the behavior of a big country. Isn't it..."

Swish!Swish!Swish!
As soon as Ding Du said, "Cutting down mourning is not what a great country does," a group of Taiwanese admonishers stared at him.

Ding Du immediately changed his words: "However, Xixia... has always been shameless. We should not talk to him about etiquette. He will still be beaten when he deserves it."

"Officials, we must not fight at this time!" Xia Song stood up.

Xia Song had been in charge of the military in the northwest for several years and had the experience of losing to Xixia many times.

"With the current strength of our army, we can severely attack Xixia, but we cannot destroy Xixia. If we don't have the power to destroy the country, we cannot fight. Otherwise, it will cause lasting turmoil on the border. In addition, the Liao Kingdom is very likely to take advantage of others!"

Immediately, Deputy Privy Envoy Pang Ji stood up and said,
"I agree with Prime Minister Xia's suggestion. A single move can affect the whole body. Once the Liao Kingdom takes advantage of the situation, we will be attacked from both sides. The current Xixia has just changed its leader, but its combat effectiveness is still there."

Followed by.

Wen Yanbo, who had just been appointed as political advisor, stood up.

"I also believe that we cannot fight. All the people in Xixia are soldiers, and they always fight without food and grass, burning, killing and looting all the way. Our army does not have the strength to protect all the people in the northwest. For the sake of the lives of the people, this battle cannot be fought."

"Secondly, the Hebei Army has not fought for many years and its combat strength is worrying. If the Liao Army takes advantage of the situation and invades, we are not very sure of victory."

"Finally, if we attack Xixia just for revenge, it will not be worth it. Xixia is mostly sandy land and the people are poor. If we occupy Xixia land, how will we treat those bald party members, whether to kill or raise them, and how can we Let those people truly surrender to us?"

……

After listening to Wen Yanbo's words, the ministers couldn't help but nodded.

I was too excited just now.

Now that I think about it carefully, it is indeed unsafe to suddenly launch a war, and there are many hidden dangers.

At this time, Su Liang stood up.

"I also agree with Vice Prime Minister Wen's suggestion that we should not fight. However, taking advantage of Yuan Hao's death, our peace talks with Xixia in the fourth year of Qingli should be abolished."

"I suggest that the annual gift be canceled immediately. We will not engage in siege warfare, but if Xixia comes to provoke us, defensive warfare is our strength.

Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

In recent years, Fan Zhongyan built a large number of castles in the northwest and established a complete defense system.

In a defensive war, the Song Dynasty won steadily.

At this time, Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the third department, suddenly stood up and said with his hands in his hands: "Guan family, I think what Su Yushi said is very reasonable."

You should know that the current annual gifts given to Xixia by the Song Dynasty are: 15 pieces of silk, 7 taels of silver, and [-] jins of tea.

This money needs to be saved.

In the first half of this year, Wang Yaochen no longer fears that some government offices will block the door and ask for money.

(End of this chapter)