The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 142 Adding Officials and Entering the Nobility ([-])

Song Huizong said: "The three of you are all meritorious ministers, how can you not reward them? I know that the three of you have made up your mind, so I won't keep you anymore. How about this! Lu Zhishen made great contributions to conquering Fang La, and he has no intention of entering the court as an official , I will give you the title of Zen Master Yizhao, and you can enter any temple in the Song Dynasty to devote yourself to conversion, I wonder if you can accept it?"

Lu Zhishen refused to accept the reward, and he did not want to be an official in the court, but only wished to convert. Song Huizong's arrangement was exactly what he wanted, and it was not easy to refuse, so he happily replied: "Thank you, the emperor, for your reward, poor monk!"

Song Huizong smiled slightly, looked at Wu Song, and said in a serious voice: "Wu Song has made great contributions to the enemy. He was disabled and his arms were broken because of his loyalty to protect the Lord. If you don't want to be an official in the court, I will not force you. I don't know what Ai Qing will do in the future." Intend?"

Walker Wu Song bowed and replied: "Reporting to the emperor, the grassroots have no distracting thoughts and are willing to become a monk!"

"Since this is the case, I will make you a patriarch of Qingzhong and give you one hundred thousand guan, so that you can live forever." Song Huizong said.

Wu Song replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty Long En!"

"You are the coach of the 80 forbidden army, and I know all your abilities." Song Huizong looked at Lin Chong, feeling a little bit reluctant. Zhao Ji was just a lover of talents for Lu Zhishen and Wu Song, but Lin Chong had a close relationship with him. Quite deeply, with some helplessness in my heart, deeply regretful.

At the beginning, Lin Chong readily resigned his official position and returned to his hometown. Zhao Ji agreed without thinking about it.Moreover, the reason at that time was exactly the same as the reason now. Song Huizong knew that he was using an excuse to prevaricate himself, and he didn't want to be an official. It is really hard for Zhao Ji to express this kindness in the battle between the army and the army.

"Since you want to return to your hometown to fulfill your filial piety, then I will reward you with 20 guan!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lin Chong nodded happily. He knew that this was Song Huizong's reward for him. In terms of achievements, Lin Chong was second to none in Zhao Ji's heart. This loyalty to the country and the people alone was enough to increase his official status.Hearing that Zhao Gou led an army to destroy Fang La, he went there without hesitation. Song Huizong remembered it in his heart, so the reward for him was also 20 guan, which was regarded as a reward, and it was his heart.

Lu Zhishen, Lin Chong, and Wu Song refused to accept official positions, and they did not want to be officials in the court. He knew it well, and the three of them had told him about it before, so they were not too surprised.I thought there were only the three of them, but I never thought that Yan Qing would also stand up and say: "My Majesty, I was originally a domestic slave. Fortunately, my master did not give up and regained my freedom. I am a wild crane in the clouds. I am here to say to you, Your Majesty." Allow the minister to make his home all over the world and wander around the world."

"Little B!" Lu Junyi was taken aback, and looked at Yan Qing in surprise.

"Brother Yanqing!" Everyone was also amazed, Zhao Gou looked at him in surprise, not understanding what he was planning.

"Why, you want to leave too?" Song Huizong was a little displeased. Lu Zhishen and the other three could be forgiven, but he didn't know why Yan Qing wanted to resign, and he stared at Yan Qing intently, seeing that he had made up his mind. , I stopped talking and granted his request.

Except for four people including Yan Qing and Lu Zhishen, everyone else accepted Song Huizong's reward and entered the court as officials.Moreover, Zhao Ji also rewarded the three armies, and all participants in the extermination were rewarded.If the general who died in battle has heirs, he can inherit the official title; if he has no descendants, he will be granted a temple and enjoy sacrifices there.

As a general, he appointed officials and appointed them, and paid rewards.Fifteen generals, each with 300 taels of gold and silver, and five colored satin.Ten members of the general will each be given 500 liang of gold and silver, and eight coats of colored satin.Pioneer envoys Song Jiang and Lu Junyi each gave 1000 taels of gold and silver, ten coats of brocade, a set of imperial flower robes, and a famous horse.

Since then, all the generals who conquered Fangla have been awarded official positions and rewards, but Zhao Gou, the commander-in-chief of this campaign, has not conferred any rewards. Everyone looked at Song Huizong curiously, thinking: "I don't know what official position the Marshal will be awarded? "

"This time the conquest of Fangla came back from a great victory, the great general of the world's soldiers and horses, Zhao Gou, the king of Guangping County, has contributed a lot!" The joy on Zhao Ji's face, Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, was beyond words, and he praised: "Using soldiers is like a god, and the power of the two armies is far apart. Under such circumstances, using less to win more can be called a famous battle since the Song Dynasty, and I am deeply gratified!"

"Fang La, this thief is extremely rampant. Under the guise of God's gift, he pretends to be extraordinary. He is known as the 'Holy Duke'. He has a million soldiers under his command. He threatens to lead an army into Bianjing City and make me roll off the dragon chair. It is really rampant. It's a pity that short In a short period of one year, he was defeated by our army and became the general of the defeated army. However, our army only has more than [-] soldiers, and the strength of the two armies is very different, but they returned victorious."

"For the country and the people, all the generals exterminated Fang La and fought the enemy bravely. The casualties are countless. This is my luck, and the Song Dynasty's luck. Your body is in danger, your life is at stake, and there are many dangers, but fortunately God helps Da Song."

Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, said in a eloquent way: "Marshal of the world's soldiers and horses, Zhao Gou, the king of Guangping County, listened to the title!"

Zhao Gougong said: "I accept the order!"

Zhao Ji said in a loud voice: "I pass on my decree: Zhao Gou, the former general of the world's soldiers and horses and the king of Guangping County, will be awarded the general of hussars and the third division of Kaifu Yitong."

Zhao Gou led the decree to thank him. The official position conferred this time was not promoted to the first rank, but from the first rank, which is equivalent to the title of the county king.Moreover, the military power in his hands is not as good as the general of the world's soldiers and horses.However, among the official positions of the Great Song Dynasty, there was no position of Marshal of the Army and Horses. It was only an official position bestowed by Song Huizong himself because of the conquest of Fang La.

The Grand Marshal of the World's Soldiers and Horses seems to have infinite glory, but in fact it is just a false name, and the military power is only once, and it cannot last long, let alone a talisman.No monarch is willing to have a general with high merits. Zhao Gou's military achievements are enough to rival the generals of the current dynasty, which is unprecedented.

The Hussar General is just a military official, ranking first rank, without much authority. If it was in the Sui Dynasty, or the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Hussar General's position would be the highest in the army.However, in the Northern Song Dynasty, it was not the highest, but scattered officials, in name only.

However, Kaifuyi and Sansi are unusual, that is real power.Kaifu Yitong Sansi means that the mansion and entry and exit ceremonies set up are the same as those of the Sansi, the highest official rank of Wen Sanguan, which means that Zhao Gou has the power to open the mansion by himself and recruit staff.

The ancients set up mansions of different shapes and sizes according to different levels. Even if they had money, they could not build larger mansions, otherwise it would be a violation of the system, and violation of the system was a precursor to treason, which was a very serious crime.There is also a strict system for the ceremony of going out. The gongs are played to clear the way, and the flags, cards, umbrellas, and fans all have a strict hierarchy.Therefore, although Kaifu Yitong Sansi is not a specific position, it is not only an honor, but also an affirmation of social status, and Song Huizong's recognition of Zhao Gou's achievements.

Instead of rising but falling, it is actually giving power.

Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, had already made a plan in his heart. Kaifuyi and the three divisions were to help Zhao Gou. The purpose was to enable Zhao Gou to compete with Prince Zhao Huan in the court in the future. This was the first step.Although the three provinces, six ministries, and Zhao Gou of the Privy Council could no longer intervene, Song Huizong used another method to give him sufficient power and status.

Even the king of the county is not allowed to open the mansion to recruit staff, let alone set up a guard of honor. Only the king can enjoy such power. The crown cannot be awarded to the king before it has been formally crowned, so it can only be replaced by this form.

Everyone was shocked, dumbfounded, and stunned, only Zhao Huanyin glanced at Zhao Gou coldly, and thought: "Father really loves me very much, and wants to compete with this palace, how can you allow you to gain a foothold in the court again?" !..."

(End of this chapter)