I ascended the throne in the first month of the fourth year of Zhiping to March of the sixth year of Xining.
More than seven years.
Since February of the second year of Xining, I have appointed Wang Anshi as the counselor of political affairs, and have implemented reforms until March of the sixth year of Xining.
More than four years.
How many readers of history will know what I experienced here?
"His Majesty!"
"His Majesty!"
"His Majesty!"
Seeing that the officials were silent, he could pretend not to care and hide his emotions. Now that the news finally came out, he had cleared everything from his mind and felt at peace in his heart.
Now he feels completely transparent and clear in his heart. This feeling is the confidence and confidence after success.
From now on, I don’t have to prove anything to others about what I do.
I am also worthy of my ancestors. My achievements are to surpass those of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong, even Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty!
I didn't hire the wrong person, and Zhang Yue never failed to live up to my trust. Therefore, as long as I reign, I will never let him down.
The officials just thought these words deep in their hearts and did not say it to anyone.
In fact, for an official, the promise he makes to others may not necessarily be a true expression of his true feelings, but it must be true if he keeps it from the bottom of his heart.
The official looked outside the palace, his eyes leisurely seeming to see the fierce fighting battlefield under Tabai City.
"I want to receive the congratulations of hundreds of officials for my promotion to the palace!"
At this moment, Wang Anshi and Wen Yanbo led hundreds of civil and military officials to the palace to congratulate the emperor.
Wen Yanbo cannot walk fast because he is old, but Wang Anshi has a vigorous pace, so he has to stop and wait for Wen Yanbo from time to time.
Wang Anshi looked past Wen Yanbo and landed on Wu Chong, the deputy privy envoy who was the same age as him and was his daughter's in-laws.
The battle of Tabaicheng was fought by his son-in-law Zhang Yue, but Wang Anshi had previously intended for Wang Shao.
He recommended Wang Shao because of his ability in leading troops in combat. In this regard, Zhang Yue was a scholar who did not know how to lead troops. However, Zhang Yue's strengths were not in this, and Wang Anshi did not deny this.
Now that Zhang Yue has won such a big victory in Xihe, the credit must be shared between Wang Anshi and Wu Chong.
Although Wang Anshi became prime minister in the first place to realize his political ambitions, it cannot be said that he was completely selfless.
And this time Wu Chong will use his son-in-law's light to rise up and approach him as prime minister.
Wang Anshi saw clearly that except for Wu Chong's political views on the use of troops in the northwest, which were completely consistent with his, the rest of his political views followed Han Jiang.
Both Han and Wu had the desire to reform the law, but due to human sentiment, they always wanted to use gentler means to achieve the so-called 'middle'.
This kind of "take the law from the center and get it from the bottom" can only make the reform actions of Han and Wu completely different. In the end, they can only attribute it to Wen Yanbo, Sima Guang and others, and they also split the power of the reform. .
In Wang Anshi's eyes, it was difficult for the two to have the same political views.
Because of this great achievement, Wu Chong must have been highly regarded, and he must have been promoted to the post of political advisor...
At this moment, the bells and chimes are ringing.
The officials went to the palace to congratulate the officials.
Wang Anshi said on behalf of the ministers: "On March 5, the sixth year of Xining, Zhang Yue marched on the outskirts of Tabaicheng. Qingyi formed the Guizhang tribe and annihilated two of his 20,000 men. I congratulate your majesty!"
All the officials bowed together: "I congratulate Your Majesty!"
The officials were speechless.
When Zhang Yue and Wang Shao first captured Hezhou, Wang Anshi brought hundreds of officials to congratulate him, but the officials refused.
Wang Anshi said: "His Majesty said at that time that he would wait until Hehuang was swept away and Mu Zheng bowed his head before entering the celebration. I was not sure at that time, so I said that I would congratulate Your Majesty after the Hezhou City is completed."
"Now that the battle of Xihe has been successful, Qingyi has formed a ghost seal, and Mu Zheng's mother, wife, and son have all been captured. The capture of Jieli during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was no more than this. The tribes of Hezhou and Taozhou will no longer be in trouble. Ministers and others Congratulations to Your Majesty again!"
Even Wen Yanbo, who had always opposed the use of troops, Feng Jing had to lower his head at this moment and said: "There is no greater contribution to this dynasty. I will congratulate your majesty again!"
The official on the throne no longer sat, but stood up and said: "According to what the ministers said, I am congratulated!"
When Zhang Yue conquered Hezhou for the first time, the officials were still uneasy. After all, Mu Zheng and Guizhang were still unconvinced. Now, Zhang Yue conquered Hezhou for the second time. Not only did he capture Mu Zheng and Guizhang, but he also annihilated the Tibetan army. Not even one of the main force escaped.
Such a great victory has been rare since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The most important thing is to uproot all the Fan tribe forces in Xizhou and Hezhou. Except for Dong Xiang who is hiding in Qingtang City, it can be said that there will be no more trouble in three to five years.
With such a great victory, the official family finally accepted the congratulations from all officials.
The ministers congratulated loudly.
Facing this scene, Guan Jia, who thought he had already accepted it calmly enough, almost choked up.
The official personally walked down the steps to Wang Anshi and Wu Chong said: "This great victory in Xihe is due to the two Qings."
The official first said to Wang Anshi: "The expenses for Xihe are more than four million a year, and three million have been withdrawn in these three months alone. If it were not for the replenishment of the Chinese and foreign treasury, where would the imperial court have the money and food to fight this war?" This is the result of your reform!"
Wang Anshi said: "I am ashamed to accept this!"
The official looked at Wu Chong again, also full of gratitude.
"This time the imperial court sent troops to Xihe, the whole world was suspicious, and all the officials slandered, saying that the imperial court was unclear about the personnel. The strategy of Xihe Road made the troops hesitate to send troops, and they lacked plans and made few decisions, which wasted the imperial court's tens of millions of food and salary. At this time, even I am also the same I have been doubtful and doubtful over and over again, but if you had not stood up against all the opinions and maintained it till now, I am afraid that I would not be able to see what is happening today."
The official said with emotion.
Wu Chong also almost shed tears when he spoke.
It's too difficult, it's just too difficult.
From the time Zhang Yue sent troops to Xizhou to the final battle in Baicheng, countless money and food were consumed.
The entire imperial court seemed to be devoting all its strength to support him in fighting this battle. Under this situation, there were voices of doubt and opposition every day.
Wu Chong faced a lot of pressure from the Privy Council, and so did the emperor.
But there was no way at this moment, they were all betting everything on Zhang Yue.
If this battle fails, Wu Chong will inevitably take the blame and resign. Even the emperor will face countless criticisms, and even the reform will have to be interrupted.
But now, the sky that was originally covered with dark clouds suddenly became clear... The joy of this unexpected turn of events is really extremely joyful.
It can be seen from the congratulations from the courtiers' heartfelt admiration that all previous doubts have disappeared.
You are all wrong at this moment, and I am right.
The emperor is more confident.
Wu Chong made up his mind and said: "Your Majesty, I don't dare to take this position. I only know one thing. Mu Zheng, Dong Fei tried to use the power of a region to resist our huge country, but it was actually a mantis trying to act like a chariot and not overestimating his own capabilities."
The emperor admired Wu Chong even more, and this time he was appointed as a political advisor.
Although the Councilor for Political Affairs and the Deputy Privy Envoy are both in power, moving from Deputy Privy Envoy to Councilor for Political Affairs is considered a promotion.
It's just that Wu Chong is in phase, so Zhang Yue can't return to the court.
But now he no longer cares about so much. Wu Chong must immediately participate in political affairs, immediately.
I want to reward them well.
Capturing Mu Zheng and Guizhang alive is an unparalleled feat comparable to capturing Jie Li alive!
(End of chapter)
