With various celebrations in the first month, people in Bianjing, even those who want to be lazy, start to make preparations for the spring. above.
The first decree of the Zhengshitang after the year was to mobilize strange stones, jade, silk and satin from Jiangnan for the birthday of Emperor Xiwen. The second decree was to start conscription in the whole territory of Dazhou and issue a decree of exempting husbands. If you have money, you can exchange it with money. Exemption.
The weather in February is still a bit cold, the brazier in the hall is still burning vigorously, and the four corners are burning with fragrance, which makes the whole inner hall look a bit erosive and dull.
"Brother, what's going on!?" Empress Dong was already forty years old. Although she was well maintained, she still couldn't help getting old, and the wrinkles on her face were all wrinkled together. She asked anxiously.
"Nowadays there is civil strife in Liao, and the generals and troops on the border are in a state of chaos. It is a good time to send troops." Dong Xiang lowered his eyebrows and said, "This is what the Ministry of War told the emperor. I have been planning with Wang Xiang for a long time, and last year Wudang Kung Fu made a surprise attack on Huizhou, the emperor has already moved his mind."
"Didn't you say you were attacking the party?" Empress Dong said angrily, because she said it was an attack on the party, and it cost a lot to win over Wudang Gong and Sun Jing.
"Your Majesty also knows that the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun still have nine prefectures in the hands of the Liao people. Starting from Emperor Sejong, recapturing these nine prefectures has been my greatest wish in Dazhou. Now that kid Zhao Mingliang has written a letter, willing to lead Hebei two roads 300,000 The army is going out to attack the Liao Kingdom, and it is bound to recapture the Kyushu, the emperor is now in high spirits, and those Qingliu students are shouting more vigorously, and now even the old fox Cheng Xiang nodded, so what can I do by myself?" Dong Xiang sighed.
"Brother! What should we do now? If the Zhao family gets another victory in battle, the crown prince will definitely fall into the hands of the second prince." Empress Dong stood up angrily, her voice getting louder without realizing it.
"Don't worry, ma'am, I have already mentioned to the emperor today, let Yang Zhao also send troops from Yanmen Pass, and form a siege with Zhao Mingliang, and the Zhao family will definitely not let all the military achievements be snatched away." Dong Xiang hurriedly waved her to keep her voice down. , and then looked outside the house.
"What's the use of that? Then Yang Zhao is like an enemy to us now, and his military exploits won't do us any good!" Empress Dong sat down, still angrily said.
"Hey, ma'am, it's not that the lower officials are talking about you. Originally, our relationship with that Yang Zhao has eased. As long as you treat his wife better this time and give his wife face, then we can still get along in this relationship, hey..." Dong Xiang let out a long sigh.
Empress Dong's complexion changed, and she said, "I didn't bother her this time!" Seeing Dong Xiang's sad eyes, she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You also know the temper of that child Huayang, how could you not go out with this?" Angry? But isn’t his wife okay? So what should I do now?”
"Let Yang Zhao also send troops together. However, Zhao Mingliang and the Wang family will definitely not want him to share his military merits. We will just watch from the side." Dong Xiang said with a sinister smile: Cicada, let's just be that oriole."
"Brother!"
"Don't worry, ma'am, there are many people who want Yang Zhao's death, and some are more anxious than you." Dong Xiang laughed twice, then got up to leave.
Walking outside the hall, Dong Xiang took a deep breath, looked at the floating clouds in the sky, and smiled darkly, Yang Zhao, you are shameless, let me see where your arrogance can support you
"You want Yang Zhao to send troops from Heishuiguan?" Zhao Mingliang turned to look at Mr. Zhao, and said, "Grandfather, what does Prime Minister Dong mean?"
Mr. Zhao sat on the armchair, squinted his eyes comfortably in the sunlight coming in from the window, and said: "Dividing the troops and attacking together, this is a good strategy. The soldiers at Heishuiguan Being brave and good at fighting will surely take half of the pressure off for you."
"Grandfather! This is obviously Dong Xiang who wants to share our Zhao family's military exploits! Where do I need Yang Zhao's help? I have already made an agreement with Xiao Sui..." Zhao Mingliang's voice paused, and he looked at Zheng striding in the yard Zhao Yinfeng who walked in.
"Grandfather! Brother!" Zhao Yinfeng entered the room, and after saluting, he asked, "Brother, should you tell me first when you call my soldiers?"
"Hmph," Zhao Mingliang snorted, and said, "I haven't moved your main force, you just need to defend Youzhou well."
Zhao Yinfeng was holding back his anger, but he was even angrier when he heard this. He was about to slap the table, but he raised his hands and clenched them into fists and put them by his side. Then he turned his head and said to Mr. Zhao: "Grandfather, should you tell me what's going on?"
Mr. Zhao opened his eyes, took a deep look at Zhao Mingliang, and then said to Zhao Yinfeng: "This time the emperor is going to use troops against the Liao Kingdom to regain our lost Yanyun Kyushu. Mingliang volunteered to lead the army, and he has won With the permission of the emperor, the 100,000 people under your banner will not move, and the rest will be mobilized by him."
Zhao Yinfeng sneered inwardly, with your pewter head? He turned his head and asked, "Brother, do you have any connection with Xiao Sui? That Xiao Sui is cunning and insidious, his words cannot be trusted!"
"You don't have to worry about that. For this battle, the Zhengshitang will allocate 30 million yuan and add 100,000 soldiers to my Hebei two-way Zhao family army. No matter what the war is, these people and money will never be fake " Zhao Mingliang snorted coldly.
"If the Zhengshitang is so rich, can the Ministry of War make up the military salary owed to me?" Zhao Yinfeng sneered. Last year's military pay was still owed one million guan, and now it is said that it can take out 30 million guan, so I don't know how Heishuiguan, who was owed two million guan, will react.
"Don't worry about it, you won't be short of money, and you don't need to go out this time, you just guard Youzhou." Zhao Mingliang patted Zhao Yinfeng's shoulder with a friendly expression, and said.
Seeing that Mr. Zhao narrowed his eyes again and remained silent, Zhao Yinfeng didn't say any more, turned around and left Mr. Zhao's study.
"Mingliang, Yinfeng has the talent of a general. If you want to achieve great things, you have to make good use of him. You can't do that." When the sound of Zhao Yinfeng's heavy and powerful footsteps went away, Mr. Zhao's eyes opened again. Open, looked at Zhao Mingliang with deep eyes and said.
"I know, but this time I want to promote some generals. I made an agreement with Xiao Sui that I will divide my troops from Jinpi Pass to attack the old Yeluye department in Weizhou, and Xiao Sui will let us enter Guizhou, forming a two-pronged attack." After clearing up Yeluye's troops, we will return." Zhao Mingliang smiled slightly, and said with a complacent expression: "In this way, it should be enough for our Zhao family army to be promoted to a few third-rank generals!" Thirty million Guan and One hundred thousand soldiers are in the bag, and then a few generals go out, it is best to enter the imperial guards, then a big event can be accomplished. And Xiao Sui also got rid of his confidant's big trouble, and both parties benefited. As for Zhao Yinfeng, he should not let him get the benefits this time. In the future, there will be more times when he needs to work hard.
"The emperor has agreed to send Yang Zhao to send troops from Heishuiguan." Seeing that the smug smile on his grandson's face froze and then cooled down, Mr. Zhao added, "I want the Ministry of War to play, and Heishuiguan controls the party Xiang Liaoguo." The two places must have a strong garrison force, and Yang Zhao is required to lead 30,000 troops from Heishui Pass to help."
Zhao Mingliang's eyes lit up immediately, and he asked, "Thirty thousand?"
"Don't underestimate Yang Zhao's 30,000 soldiers." Mr. Zhao closed his eyes again, shook his rocking chair, and said calmly, "He always wins more with less."
"Yes! Mingliang understands!" Seeing that Mr. Zhao was tired, Zhao Mingliang quietly exited the study. It's only 30,000, and there are at least 150,000 Liao troops in Shuozhou. It is impossible for Shuozhou not to know that Yang Zhao sent troops from Heishuiguan, or should he inform Xiao Sui in advance so that they can make preparations
"Master..." The staff member who had been sitting by the side as the background wall raised his head, looked at Mr. Zhao and called out.
"If Mingliang can succeed this time, then let him take over that position." Mr. Zhao said flatly.
"The third young master?" the staff couldn't help asking.
"Mingliang took that position, Yinfeng will stay if he wants to obey, and kill if he doesn't."
"Yes!"
"Aiqing, come and take a look. This is a stone from Taihu Lake. It's better than the one I brought back from Hangzhou last time. Look at the folds. What are you doing with a sour face?" Didn't listen to it, Emperor Xi Wen said with some displeasure.
"Your Majesty, we must be cautious about marching into the Liao Kingdom." Cheng Xiang said with a serious face.
"Isn't it said that now is the best time? This is the last wish of our ancestors. If I can do it today, I can be regarded as living up to the expectations of my ancestors." Emperor Xiwen sighed.
"Your Majesty, this time, the two Hebei roads alone will increase the military expenditure by 30 million guan, plus the subsequent mobilization of military equipment, it is a huge sum!" Cheng Xiang followed behind Emperor Xiwen.
"Don't you forget it, can you get it out now?" Emperor Xiwen glanced at Cheng Xiang and said, "Why are you more stingy than me this time? Yuanshan, tell me, if you can take back the Kyushu this time, You and I can also leave a name in history, right?"
Cheng Xiang smiled wryly, and knew in his heart that it would be useless to say any more, so he said, "The minister seconded Dong Xiang's suggestion that Yang Zhao lead the troops from Heishuiguan to respond." At least it would be safer, Jia always said that Yang Zhao was A fierce general, having him can increase the odds of winning to some extent. I hope that the 30 million yuan will not be in vain!
"Yang Zhao?" Emperor Xiwen looked down at the sky, remembering the pale and emaciated Yang Zhao he saw at the court meeting, he looked like a sick beauty, and said, "Well, let's send him."
"The emperor is holy!"
After Cheng Xiang left, the eunuch said softly: "Your majesty, don't you like that Yang Zhao?" I heard that he led his troops to Xiangyang privately, but you directly smashed your favorite teacup, your majesty, and then your heart ached to death , even vented his anger on Yang Zhao!
"If you don't like it, you should find someone who is obedient." Emperor Xi Wen said, looking down at the flowers growing beside the stone.
With various celebrations in the first month, people in Bianjing, even those who want to be lazy, start to make preparations for the spring. above.
The first decree of the Zhengshitang after the year was to mobilize strange stones, jade, silk and satin from Jiangnan for the birthday of Emperor Xiwen. The second decree was to start conscription in the whole territory of Dazhou and issue a decree of exempting husbands. If you have money, you can exchange it with money. Exemption.
The weather in February is still a bit cold, the brazier in the hall is still burning vigorously, and the four corners are burning with fragrance, which makes the whole inner hall look a bit erosive and dull.
"Brother, what's going on!?" Empress Dong was already forty years old. Although she was well maintained, she still couldn't help getting old, and the wrinkles on her face were all wrinkled together. She asked anxiously.
"Nowadays there is civil strife in Liao, and the generals and troops on the border are in a state of chaos. It is a good time to send troops." Dong Xiang lowered his eyebrows and said, "This is what the Ministry of War told the emperor. I have been planning with Wang Xiang for a long time, and last year Wudang Kung Fu made a surprise attack on Huizhou, the emperor has already moved his mind."
"Didn't you say you were attacking the party?" Empress Dong said angrily, because she said it was an attack on the party, and it cost a lot to win over Wudang Gong and Sun Jing.
"Your Majesty also knows that the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun still have nine prefectures in the hands of the Liao people. Starting from Emperor Sejong, recapturing these nine prefectures has been my greatest wish in Dazhou. Now that kid Zhao Mingliang has written a letter, willing to lead Hebei two roads 300,000 The army is going out to attack the Liao Kingdom, and it is bound to recapture the Kyushu, the emperor is now in high spirits, and those Qingliu students are shouting more vigorously, and now even the old fox Cheng Xiang nodded, so what can I do by myself?" Dong Xiang sighed.
"Brother! What should we do now? If the Zhao family gets another victory in battle, the crown prince will definitely fall into the hands of the second prince." Empress Dong stood up angrily, her voice getting louder without realizing it.
"Don't worry, ma'am, I have already mentioned to the emperor today, let Yang Zhao also send troops from Yanmen Pass, and form a siege with Zhao Mingliang, and the Zhao family will definitely not let all the military achievements be snatched away." Dong Xiang hurriedly waved her to keep her voice down. , and then looked outside the house.
"What's the use of that? Then Yang Zhao is like an enemy to us now, and his military exploits won't do us any good!" Empress Dong sat down, still angrily said.
"Hey, ma'am, it's not that the lower officials are talking about you. Originally, our relationship with that Yang Zhao has eased. As long as you treat his wife better this time and give his wife face, then we can still get along in this relationship, hey..." Dong Xiang let out a long sigh.
Empress Dong's complexion changed, and she said, "I didn't bother her this time!" Seeing Dong Xiang's sad eyes, she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You also know the temper of that child Huayang, how could you not go out with this?" Angry? But isn’t his wife okay? So what should I do now?”
"Let Yang Zhao also send troops together. However, Zhao Mingliang and the Wang family will definitely not want him to share his military merits. We will just watch from the side." Dong Xiang said with a sinister smile: Cicada, let's just be that oriole."
"Brother!"
"Don't worry, ma'am, there are many people who want Yang Zhao's death, and some are more anxious than you." Dong Xiang laughed twice, then got up to leave.
Walking outside the hall, Dong Xiang took a deep breath, looked at the floating clouds in the sky, and smiled darkly, Yang Zhao, you are shameless, let me see where your arrogance can support you
"You want Yang Zhao to send troops from Heishuiguan?" Zhao Mingliang turned to look at Mr. Zhao, and said, "Grandfather, what does Prime Minister Dong mean?"
Mr. Zhao sat on the armchair, squinted his eyes comfortably in the sunlight coming in from the window, and said: "Dividing the troops and attacking together, this is a good strategy. The soldiers at Heishuiguan Being brave and good at fighting will surely take half of the pressure off for you."
"Grandfather! This is obviously Dong Xiang who wants to share our Zhao family's military exploits! Where do I need Yang Zhao's help? I have already made an agreement with Xiao Sui..." Zhao Mingliang's voice paused, and he looked at Zheng striding in the yard Zhao Yinfeng who walked in.
"Grandfather! Brother!" Zhao Yinfeng entered the room, and after saluting, he asked, "Brother, should you tell me first when you call my soldiers?"
"Hmph," Zhao Mingliang snorted, and said, "I haven't moved your main force, you just need to defend Youzhou well."
Zhao Yinfeng was holding back his anger, but he was even angrier when he heard this. He was about to slap the table, but he raised his hands and clenched them into fists and put them by his side. Then he turned his head and said to Mr. Zhao: "Grandfather, should you tell me what's going on?"
Mr. Zhao opened his eyes, took a deep look at Zhao Mingliang, and then said to Zhao Yinfeng: "This time the emperor is going to use troops against the Liao Kingdom to regain our lost Yanyun Kyushu. Mingliang volunteered to lead the army, and he has won With the permission of the emperor, the 100,000 people under your banner will not move, and the rest will be mobilized by him."
Zhao Yinfeng sneered inwardly, with your pewter head? He turned his head and asked, "Brother, do you have any connection with Xiao Sui? That Xiao Sui is cunning and insidious, his words cannot be trusted!"
"You don't have to worry about that. For this battle, the Zhengshitang will allocate 30 million yuan and add 100,000 soldiers to my Hebei two-way Zhao family army. No matter what the war is, these people and money will never be fake " Zhao Mingliang snorted coldly.
"If the Zhengshitang is so rich, can the Ministry of War make up the military salary owed to me?" Zhao Yinfeng sneered. Last year's military pay was still owed one million guan, and now it is said that it can take out 30 million guan, so I don't know how Heishuiguan, who was owed two million guan, will react.
"Don't worry about it, you won't be short of money, and you don't need to go out this time, you just guard Youzhou." Zhao Mingliang patted Zhao Yinfeng's shoulder with a friendly expression, and said.
Seeing that Mr. Zhao narrowed his eyes again and remained silent, Zhao Yinfeng didn't say any more, turned around and left Mr. Zhao's study.
"Mingliang, Yinfeng has the talent of a general. If you want to achieve great things, you have to make good use of him. You can't do that." When the sound of Zhao Yinfeng's heavy and powerful footsteps went away, Mr. Zhao's eyes opened again. Open, looked at Zhao Mingliang with deep eyes and said.
"I know, but this time I want to promote some generals. I made an agreement with Xiao Sui that I will divide my troops from Jinpi Pass to attack the old Yeluye department in Weizhou, and Xiao Sui will let us enter Guizhou, forming a two-pronged attack." After clearing up Yeluye's troops, we will return." Zhao Mingliang smiled slightly, and said with a complacent expression: "In this way, it should be enough for our Zhao family army to be promoted to a few third-rank generals!" Thirty million Guan and One hundred thousand soldiers are in the bag, and then a few generals go out, it is best to enter the imperial guards, then a big event can be accomplished. And Xiao Sui also got rid of his confidant's big trouble, and both parties benefited. As for Zhao Yinfeng, he should not let him get the benefits this time. In the future, there will be more times when he needs to work hard.
"The emperor has agreed to send Yang Zhao to send troops from Heishuiguan." Seeing that the smug smile on his grandson's face froze and then cooled down, Mr. Zhao added, "I want the Ministry of War to play, and Heishuiguan controls the party Xiang Liaoguo." The two places must have a strong garrison force, and Yang Zhao is required to lead 30,000 troops from Heishui Pass to help."
Zhao Mingliang's eyes lit up immediately, and he asked, "Thirty thousand?"
"Don't underestimate Yang Zhao's 30,000 soldiers." Mr. Zhao closed his eyes again, shook his rocking chair, and said calmly, "He always wins more with less."
"Yes! Mingliang understands!" Seeing that Mr. Zhao was tired, Zhao Mingliang quietly exited the study. It's only 30,000, and there are at least 150,000 Liao troops in Shuozhou. It is impossible for Shuozhou not to know that Yang Zhao sent troops from Heishuiguan, or should he inform Xiao Sui in advance so that they can make preparations
"Master..." The staff member who had been sitting by the side as the background wall raised his head, looked at Mr. Zhao and called out.
"If Mingliang can succeed this time, then let him take over that position." Mr. Zhao said flatly.
"The third young master?" the staff couldn't help asking.
"Mingliang took that position, Yinfeng will stay if he wants to obey, and kill if he doesn't."
"Yes!"
"Aiqing, come and take a look. This is a stone from Taihu Lake. It's better than the one I brought back from Hangzhou last time. Look at the folds. What are you doing with a sour face?" Didn't listen to it, Emperor Xi Wen said with some displeasure.
"Your Majesty, we must be cautious about marching into the Liao Kingdom." Cheng Xiang said with a serious face.
"Isn't it said that now is the best time? This is the last wish of our ancestors. If I can do it today, I can be regarded as living up to the expectations of my ancestors." Emperor Xiwen sighed.
"Your Majesty, this time, the two Hebei roads alone will increase the military expenditure by 30 million guan, plus the subsequent mobilization of military equipment, it is a huge sum!" Cheng Xiang followed behind Emperor Xiwen.
"Don't you forget it, can you get it out now?" Emperor Xiwen glanced at Cheng Xiang and said, "Why are you more stingy than me this time? Yuanshan, tell me, if you can take back the Kyushu this time, You and I can also leave a name in history, right?"
Cheng Xiang smiled wryly, and knew in his heart that it would be useless to say any more, so he said, "The minister seconded Dong Xiang's suggestion that Yang Zhao lead the troops from Heishuiguan to respond." At least it would be safer, Jia always said that Yang Zhao was A fierce general, having him can increase the odds of winning to some extent. I hope that the 30 million yuan will not be in vain!
"Yang Zhao?" Emperor Xiwen looked down at the sky, remembering the pale and emaciated Yang Zhao he saw at the court meeting, he looked like a sick beauty, and said, "Well, let's send him."
"The emperor is holy!"
After Cheng Xiang left, the eunuch said softly: "Your majesty, don't you like that Yang Zhao?" I heard that he led his troops to Xiangyang privately, but you directly smashed your favorite teacup, your majesty, and then your heart ached to death , even vented his anger on Yang Zhao!
"If you don't like it, you should find someone who is obedient." Emperor Xi Wen said, looking down at the flowers growing beside the stone.