The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 141 Adding Officials to Nobles ([-])

Three days later, Zhao Gou led the army to Bianjing, and he also knew that the officials of the court and the central government would not come to greet him.However, Song Huizong still sent his close attendant, Eunuch Li, to announce the decree. He was a little surprised because he knew that the situation in the court was not what it was before he left, but that the faction headed by Prince Zhao Huan controlled the court. by yourself.

With Song Huizong's love for Zhao Gou, he would inevitably lead all civil and military officials to welcome him.Although there is no such provision in the etiquette system, the generals and emperors who have returned from victory must go out to welcome them.Therefore, it is also in line with etiquette for Eunuch Li to come here with an edict, but it is not like Song Huizong's approach, which means that his attitude is more fair.

Zhao Gou pondered for a moment, he had already figured it out, smiled slightly, and then received the order with everyone.

After finishing the announcement, Eunuch Li respectfully said: "Prince, please go with the servant's house. The emperor and all the ministers are waiting for you in the palace!"

Zhao Gou replied: "Then please trouble Eunuch Li!"

Therefore, Zhao Gou led his generals to follow Eunuch Li to the palace, while tens of thousands of troops stayed outside the imperial city, which was also stipulated.It is not allowed to bring a single soldier into the imperial city. Anyone who disobeys will be punished as a crime of rebellion. Therefore, Zhao Gou resisted the city of Bianjing and stationed the army outside the city. Song Jiang, Lu Junyi and others followed into the imperial city.

After a while, everyone came to the Chui Gong Hall, which is the place where the emperor usually handles government affairs and summons his ministers.The Chuigong Hall has five rooms and twelve frames. It is six feet long and eight feet four feet wide. It is the place where the emperor's "inner court" meets with his ministers to discuss state affairs. Therefore, it is also called the Changchao Hall. It is not as spacious and majestic as the Chongzheng Hall. , On the contrary, it makes people feel a little warm, but this kind of warmth is only the feeling of being an official. For all the courtiers, the place where the official is located, there are this hall in the Northern Song Dynasty Palace in Bianliang and the Southern Song Dynasty Palace in Lin'an.

Eunuch Li said politely: "Your Majesty, please sit down for a while, and wait for the servants to report to the Emperor!"

Zhao Gou nodded, bowed slightly, and then stayed outside the palace with Song Jiang, Lu Junyi and others.At the same time, Military Advisor Wu Yong said in a low voice: "Although I know there will be a difference, but the difference is really too big, but it is also in line with etiquette!"

Lu Junyi also frowned, and said in a low voice: "There is really a huge gap!"

Zhao Gou stopped and said: "In the palace, don't talk nonsense, so as not to cause trouble to the upper body. As for the situation, we will see the outcome when we meet the emperor."

Everyone nodded and waited silently.They were all a little unhappy, even if it was in accordance with the etiquette system, they felt that they and others had been treated unfairly.The etiquette system given to them in their surrender last time was quite high, but this time they came back from a big victory in a step-by-step manner, and it is normal to feel a little unhappy.

Eunuch Li hurried over, bowed and said: "My Majesty, Generalissimo, Guangping County King Zhao Gou and his generals are waiting outside the palace!"

Song Huizong sat firmly on the dragon chair, looked down at the crowd, and said calmly: "Xuan!"

"Marshal Zhao Gou, King of Guangping County, will meet with you!"

Zhao Gou and others heard the report, adjusted their appearance and clothes, and entered the hall one by one. They walked forward with heavy steps like dragons and tigers.All the military officials in North Korea and Chinese turned their heads to look at Zhao Gou, only to see him looking straight ahead, with piercing eyes, walking forward with a smile on his face.

"I kowtow to the emperor, may my emperor live forever!" Zhao Gou shouted loudly.

Song Jiang, Lu Junyi, Wu Yong and others lined up in an orderly manner, and shouted in unison: "The ministers and others kowtow to the emperor, may my emperor live long and live long!"

"Lao Jiu is much more mature!..."

Song Huizong saw his beloved son Zhao Gou, and saw that he was calm, not solemn, and not as impatient as before, and he was very comforted.In an instant, Gujing Wubo's eyes flashed with excitement, and even more of relief, with a long-lost smile on his face, he said, "Aiqing is flat!"

Everyone replied in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Gou stared at Song Huizong intently, frowned, and thought: "Father's face looks a little lack of energy and blood, his temples are a little messy, and there are a little more wrinkles on his face. I'm afraid that this year's father will also have a good time. If you are not stable, it must be because you are worrying about the affairs of the court, so you have to work hard!"

Song Huizong smiled and said: "I already know that you have wiped out the rebellious army and the rebel party, and captured the leader of the bandit alive. I am very pleased! You have made outstanding achievements, and I will definitely remember them in my heart, and I should reward them according to their merits!"

After Zhao Ji finished speaking, Eunuch Li hurriedly stood up beside him, stood in front, and shouted in his sharp and hoarse voice: "Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty issued an edict: The vanguard envoy Song Jiang has made great achievements in destroying Fang La, and he can be granted the title of Zheng Sanpin." Zuo Sanqi's regular attendant, the appeasement envoy of Chuzhou on Huainan East Road and the chief of the army and horses; Lu Junyi, the deputy vanguard, who made great contributions to the eradication of Fang La, was awarded the third rank of the right Sanqi, the appeasement envoy of Luzhou on Huainan West Road and the deputy chief of soldiers and horses."

"Wu Yong, the military commander, was very strategic in the battle to destroy Fangla. He was specially appointed as the third-rank Shangshu Lie Cao Shilang and served in the Shangshu Province; Awarded to the generals of the imperial camp horse army and the generals of the guards, the imperial forest army entered the post..."

Hua Rong, Chai Jin, Zhu Dian, Dai Zong, Yue Fei, Wang Gui, Yang Yizhong, Liu Qi, and others were all awarded Generals of the Guards, ranked from the fourth rank, but the enfeoffment areas were different.Hua Rong is from Yingtian Mansion, Chai Jin is from Cangzhou, and Dai Zong is from Gunzhou Mansion, etc., but several of them were awarded different awards, so that the ministers in the court and China were very surprised.

"Wu Song, the traveler, heroically rescued the king of the county during the battle against Fangla, but lost his arm. He was specially appointed as the deputy commander in front of the palace, and walked in front of the imperial court."

When Eunuch Li was about to announce the next person, Walker Wu Song stood up, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say!"

Eunuch Li glanced at Song Huizong, only to see him nodding his head, and said, "Please tell me, Aiqing!"

Wu Song said in a loud voice: "In the battle to exterminate Fang La, although I went to save the marshal, it was only a matter of course, and I dare not accept the reward from the emperor. During the scuffle, I lost an arm, and I have already become a useless person. I also ask the emperor to allow the minister to resign!"

Everyone was taken aback, but Zhao Gou was the only one who remained silent. He already knew what Wu Song was thinking.When he entered Beijing, Wu Song came to his tent and reported the situation to him.Zhao Gou had readily agreed to Wu Song's request and knew his difficulties, so he did not discourage his decision.

At the same time, Lu Zhishen and Lin Chong also stood up, and they said in unison: "I will ask the emperor to take back the award!"

Song Huizong was taken aback and said: "Wu Song's refusal to award is justifiable. I can understand why the two of you also refused to award?"

Lu Zhishen replied: "Reporting to the emperor, I am a family member from all over the world. I am used to idleness, and I don't want to stay in Beijing as an official. This time I entered the palace with my brothers, and it is also a sign that the emperor allowed me to become a monk. This battle, There are countless soldiers who have died, they have disregarded the world of mortals, and all their hearts are dedicated to my Buddha, and I hope the emperor will make it happen!"

Lin Chong continued: "Reporting to the emperor, Caomin was an official in Beijing before, but my father is old and frail, and my wife is weak. My father has no other children under his knees. Besides, Caomin has resigned from office before, and this time he will be awarded the official position. I'm afraid it doesn't conform to the system, and the grassroots are willing to return to their hometown to serve their old father."

Song Huizong sighed. He knew that Wu Song, Lu Zhishen, and Lin Chong were the pillars of the Song Dynasty. Even if Wu Song lost an arm, his martial arts would not be weak, let alone Lu Zhishen and Lin Chong. General, he hesitated.

However, it is understandable that Wu Song resigned from office due to the loss of an arm, and Lu Zhishen was a monk who wanted to go back to the mountains to meditate and convert devoutly. Song Huizong could not object because he was also a devout Buddhist; Reluctantly, but in name it is filial piety, and filial piety is the first, which is justified. Besides, he had resigned as an official before, and if he accepted the award, he might damage his reputation.

Song Huizong shook his head and sighed: "Forget it! Since the three of you are so determined, then I will agree!"

Wu Song, Lin Chong, and Lu Zhishen replied in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!"

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