Li Ran nodded:
"So... isn't this an opportunity for the general to take advantage of? The Wei Kingdom is a country with the surname Ji, but now it is close to the Zhao family's small sect, but neglects the Zhao family's main sect. Why doesn't the general use this as an excuse to hold Zhao accountable? noon?!"
When Zhao Yang heard this, he hesitated:
"During the last siege, Yang Yang followed Mr.'s advice and sent two people to defend the country to swear an oath, but who would have expected that those two people were actually spies sent by Fan Yang! And I offended the country because of this. In addition, Prince Wei is now stranded in our Zhao family... Wei Guo's move is undoubtedly to express his dissatisfaction with our Zhao family, and behind this, he may also have the intention to win over Handan and get close to the Fan family!"
"So, if you ask Handan to return Qiao Gong... although it can be used as an excuse, but how to do it, Yang Yang doesn't have the confidence in his heart..."
Li Ran asked again:
"I wonder where Zhao Wu is now?"
Zhao Yang replied:
"Just in Handan!"
Li Ran thought for a while and said:
"The five hundred craftsmen of the Wei Kingdom were only sent to the Zhao family before, but they were not clearly stated to be sent to Handan! The general can use this as an excuse to ask Zhao Wu to send the five hundred craftsmen to Jinyang! He If we agree, then the Handan clan will definitely annihilate itself from the Wei Kingdom, and may even annihilate itself from the Fan clan and the Zhonghang clan!"
"If they don't agree... the general can hold him accountable and summon him as the sect leader to punish him!"
When Zhao Yang heard this, he couldn't help but nodded and said:
"Well... what Mr. said is true!"
Therefore, Zhao Yang immediately issued an order as the head of the Zhao family. He asked Zhao Wu of Handan to return all the five hundred craftsmen gifted by Weiguo to Jinyang, otherwise he would be questioned about his responsibility.
Zhao Yang ordered people to issue this edict, and asked Yin Duo and Dong Anyu to return to Jinyang first to start preparing Li Ran's next plan.
Then, for several days, Zhao Yang paid great respect to Jin Hou Wu during the court meeting.
They even brought some seemingly thorny issues in the country to let Jin Houwu participate in the decision-making!
On the other hand, just because Fan Jishe was still too young, he still didn't understand Zhao Yang's intention.
However, the cunning Zhong Xingyin gradually noticed something was wrong.
…
A few days later, during the morning court, Zhao Yang suddenly proposed that Xun Shu should succeed him and become the chief minister of Jin!
His move made everyone present feel stunned.
Even Xun Shu himself was a little confused.
Although the Xun family and the Zhao family have no enmity, they are not related to each other, and their relationship has always been ordinary.
Even when Fan Yang was still alive, Xun Shuo would secretly communicate with Fan Yang and do things to oppress the Zhao family.
For example, during the rebellion of the Prince Dynasty, Zhao Yang, under the instigation of Xun Shu, was able to show his sharpness for a while.
As a result, Zhao Yang offended many people in the Zhou royal family. Among them, even Li Ran's revered teacher Chang Hong was included.
Therefore, now Zhao Yang not only does not have any grudges with the Xun family, he even takes the initiative to give up his position as a general. This kind of behavior of "repaying evil with kindness" was unexpected for Xun Shu.
"Ah! Why did the Chinese army say that? It really makes me ashamed!"
Zhao Yang bowed and said:
"I am young and vigorous, and the post of the Central Army cannot be filled by anyone who is not qualified! I have no talent, so I cannot take on this important task! And Doctor Xun had great respect for the late emperor back then, and he had made great military exploits! Now that I am serving as the chief minister, it is a natural thing! How can I say that I feel guilty?"
Although Xun Shu now occupies the position of military commander, the reputation of his family is still inferior to those of the Ivy League families in Jin.
Moreover, as the Xun family was a vassal of the Zhongxing family in the past, they had always been worried that the Zhonghang family would have evil intentions towards them in the future just like they did to the Cheng family.
Therefore, the Xun clan is much more low-key in terms of behavior compared to other Jin clans.
And Jin Hou Wu saw that Zhao Yang had said so, and on the surface, the six ministers were so "in love" for a while. As a king, he naturally had a good face, so he couldn't help but nodded:
"Well, what Zhao Qing said makes sense, and Xun Qing deserves the position of Zhengqing! In that case, let's make this decision!"
When Zhong Xingyin saw this, he couldn't help but said:
"Your Majesty, I have objections!"
The Marquis of Jin looked over at noon and saw that it was Zhong Xingyin coming out of the queue, so he said:
"Oh? What do you have to say? But it doesn't matter!"
I saw Zhongxing Yin leaning over and saying:
"Doctor Xun's position in the Central Army was based on the agreement made back then. In fact, based on his military exploits, he is definitely not qualified for the position! Moreover, Dr. Xun is a gentle and elegant person, and his culture is better than his quality. I am afraid that it will be detrimental to the image of our Jin country in the future! Now is the time when our country of Jin is in troubled times, if he is allowed to hold this important position, I am afraid that the public will not be convinced!"
"After all, this matter is related to the future of our Jin country, so... I hope your Majesty will think twice!"
When Jin Hou heard this, he secretly glanced at Zhao Yang. But seeing that Zhao Yang had no expression on his face, Jin Hou Wu also understood what he meant, waved his hand first, and said directly:
"Doctor Xun Qing is not qualified for the position of the Central Army?"
At this time, Han Buxin stood up and spoke again:
"Your Majesty, Doctor Xun also had considerable military exploits back then. In the past, when the princes were in turmoil, Xun Shu was ordered to enter the Zhou Dynasty to pacify the trouble. How can we say that Doctor Xun had no military exploits?"
"It seems to me that there are some people there who can't stand the surname of the same clan as themselves. They were originally beneath them, but now they want to be raised above them, right?!"
These words were directed at Zhong Xingyin, and Zhong Xingyin's expression changed. Fan Jishe said:
"Your Majesty, our country of Jin is facing internal and external troubles now. Doctor Xun is very good at dealing with people, but I am afraid it is not appropriate to entrust him with the post of general in the army!"
At this time, Zhao Yang finally spoke, and he couldn't help but sneered:
"Since Dr. Xun can win the trust of your Majesty, what's the problem in taking charge of the Jin Kingdom as a general in the army? Everyone knows that I, the Zhao family, and the Xun family have nothing to do with each other. Doctor Xun is older than me, and he is calm and tolerant." "Book" says: 'There must be tolerance, and it will help; tolerance, and virtue will be great'! Doctor Xun is conscientious and loyal to the Jin Dynasty! What's wrong with letting him take on the position of the Chinese Army? ?”
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look sideways at Zhao Yang.
Just because these remarks came from Zhao Yang's mouth, it was too strange.
Prior to this, Zhao Yang had the image of a talented general in the army. When he stands in the court, he is often silent.
Moreover, because he was later appointed as a lieutenant general, he had to be careful about everything he said and did. Although this status is an honor for Zhao Yang, it is more of a constraint.
But now Zhao Yang not only behaves well and generously, he even speaks at such a high level.
This can’t help but make everyone admire!
Hearing this, Zhong Xingyin, who was also born in Di Xingwu, could not help but hesitate.
Wei Chi took the opportunity to say:
"I think what Zhao Yang said is absolutely true! As the saying goes, 'A gentleman's dirty work is the way of heaven!'
Then, Zhao Yang came out of the queue and also said to the Marquis of Jin:
"I hope you will resolve everything quickly!"
When Jin Hou heard this, he couldn't help but sit up and coughed dryly:
"Good... Zhao Qing has such a humble attitude, which is really a blessing for me. How can I disobey Zhao Qing's good intentions?"
"I have now made up my mind. From now on, Xun Qing will be in charge. I hope Xun Qing can be diligent and frugal in the future and share my worries!"
At this point, Xun Shu became the chief minister of Jin.
As for the Xun family, after more than half a century of ups and downs since Zhiwuzi Xun Feng (ying), by chance, they once again ushered in the peak moment of their family!
But Zhong Xingyin and Fan Jishe were both a little confused by what Zhao Yang said today.
When they retired from the court, both of them were aggrieved. They walked out of the palace gate together and looked around. Seeing that there was no one else around, Zhong Xingyin said angrily:
"Zhao Yang...it's really too much!"
But Fan Jishe disagreed with this:
"It's just that Xun Shuo became the chief minister, so what does it matter?"
Bank of China narrowed his eyes:
"This matter... I'm afraid it's not that simple! Haven't you noticed? Zhao Yang's words and deeds have been extremely abnormal since he went to Chengzhou!"
Fan Jishe still replied contemptuously:
"Humph! He! After all, he is just a reckless man with shallow knowledge! When we were young, our two brothers were close to this son. At that time, he was still the most playful son of the Zhao family! How can there be half of it? Looking promising?"
Zhong Xingyin sighed:
"I'm afraid there are capable people behind it! Now in the court, Zhao Yang talks more and more, and every time he encounters a difficult matter, he will let the monarch participate! This move... has a profound meaning , you must be on guard against it!”
"What's more, now Zhao Yang is trying to seduce others, giving up his hard-earned position as chief minister! Such a win over the Xun family... How can there be no back-up plan?!"
When Fan Jishe heard this, he couldn't help but nodded and said:
"Then...should we have a good chat with Xun Shu?"
Before Zhong Xingyin could reply, they suddenly discovered that Zhao Yang and Xun Shu were walking out of the palace talking and laughing.
Seeing this, Zhong Xingyin couldn't help but snorted coldly:
"Hmph! How big a storm can a small side branch cause?!"
Zhong Xingyin turned around and left. Fan Jishe also pretended not to see them, only lowered his head and got into the carriage.
As for Zhao Yang and Xun Shu, they had actually seen Zhong Xingyin and Fan Jishe a long time ago, and naturally realized that they were deliberately avoiding them.
Xun Shu deliberately thanked Zhao Yang loudly and said:
"Haha, thank you so much, Dr. Zhao, for making everything happen today!"
Zhao Yang smiled and said:
"Haha, you and I were officials in the same dynasty. When we were in peace with the Zhou Dynasty, we also formed a military friendship with the doctor. This is unparalleled by others!"
"Moreover, I, Zhao Yang, am indeed not talented enough to take on such an important task! In the past, my ancestors of the Zhao family had the virtue of three concessions, which made my Zhao family's achievements today. My ancestor of the Zhao family, Zhao Shuai, once said: "Poetry" "Book", righteousness is the home; rituals and music are the principles of virtue! Virtue and righteousness are the foundation of profit. I, Zhao Yang, am not talented. Although I am not able to understand rituals and music, I am still willing to give in to the virtues of my ancestors! "
When Xun Shu heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and said:
"Sir Zhao, it's been three days since we've been apart. You should be impressed by what you've done! Your Majesty's behavior is unparalleled by ordinary people! What's more, compared with some people... Haha..."
Xun Shu sighed while looking at Zhong Xingyin's carriage, and curled his lips in disdain.
(End of chapter)
