Zhang Yue smiled after listening to Wang Shao's words. He said to Wang Shao: "Zichun, do you want to hear a joke?" Wang Shao nodded.
Zhang Yue said: "A hunter asked a wolf that was being chased and had no way out, what is the last thing you want to say?"
"The wolf said to Orion, can you let me go?"
"The hunter smiled and said to the wolf, look at how you go off topic as soon as you open your mouth." Wang Shao's expression changed after hearing this. The corner of Wang Shao's mouth moved, and he said in a humble tone: "Commander, if you really wanted to drive away Wang, you wouldn't have come here."
"Xiaoguan heard that there is no peace in the Liao Kingdom now. I still have a place to be useful. I hope the commander-in-chief can ignore the past grudges. Wang can do anything." Wang Shao saw Zhang Yue shaking his head and asked angrily: " What does the commander mean by coming to see me today?" Zhang Yue said to Wang Shao: "Zichun, I didn't expect you to still be angry, and I didn't expect you to be thinking about this. I came to see you today to recommend your merits. , but it is not to resurrect you, but to spend your old age in peace." Wang Shao's expression froze when he heard this.
Zhang Yue said to Wang Shao: "You and I have a good relationship. Without your original plan, I would not be able to accomplish this great feat today. I can ask the emperor for a title for you, and live the rest of my life without worrying about food and clothing."
"But this title is not given for free. You are not allowed to be an official from now on." Wang Shao said with a smile.
"As for your son Chudao, he is my disciple. I will do my best to cultivate him so that his future fame will not be as good as yours today. What do you think?" Wang Hou is now the deputy envoy of protocol, Xihe Road Soldier Ma Dujian, after defeating Taozhou this time, Huangzhou will be rewarded again. Zhang Yue said that Wang Hou's reputation will not be inferior to that of Wang Shao in the future. This is not an exaggeration.
Moreover, Zhang Yue's words can be heard from both pros and cons. It depends on whether Wang Shao agrees or not. Wang Shao listened to Zhang Yue's words, lowered his head and thought carefully for a long time, and finally said with clasped fists: "Okay! Shao has thanked the Marshal for his kindness, and Quanzi will be entrusted to the Marshal from now on!" Zhang Yue said: "I just want to be rewarded for my merits, no need to Thank you." Wang Shao sighed and said: "The commander-in-chief is benevolent. In fact, I don't need to say it, I understand. These days, I have thought about it clearly."
"My temperament is actually not suitable for being an official. In fact, living idle is not necessarily bad. If I ascend to a high position in the future, I may not only harm others, but also myself." Zhang Yue nodded and said: "Zichun, can you think of it? Just understand. You and I have known each other for many years and have fought side by side. I don't want to see you end up in this situation." After saying this, Zhang Yue got up and mounted his horse. Wang Shao stood aside and watched Zhang Yue go away. He suddenly remembered When he was in the capital, he was embarrassed by a few gangsters.
Although I was in a state of poverty at that time, I was confident that I would be able to stand out sooner or later based on my talent and learning.
But today, although he no longer has to worry about food and clothing, he knows that it is no longer possible to lead troops and achieve great achievements in the future.
Wang Shao thought of how complacent he was when he first set out for the northwest, and how his wife and several children stood outside the door and watched him go.
All of this will never be the same again, and I really regret it as much as before. Wang Shao thought about using all his strength and went crazy, raising his two fists and smashing them against the rammed earth city wall.
Wang Shao kept punching until his fists were bloody, but Wang Shao still didn't know it. After being persuaded from the left and right, he stopped and screamed in the sky.
...Above the Golden Palace. The officials frowned. The war in the northwest was peaceful, but the Khitan sent out a large army to press for land.
Now he is discussing a new life with two prime ministers. Now the capitals of Han Jiang and Chen Sheng are still on the way from Damingfu to Bianjing. Lu Huiqing represents Zhongshu and Wu Chong represents the Privy Council to discuss with the emperor.
Privy Councilor Wu Chong said: "Previously, I dismissed Li Shizhong from his post in Yingzhou and asked the Privy Council to draw up replacement candidates. I drafted two candidates, one is Han Zhen and the other is Zhang Dun." The official said: "This person is Zhang Dun. But it can only be used as official documents." Lu Huiqing said: "Your Majesty, I heard Wang Anshi once said that Zhang Dun was mediocre as an official, but he had a strategy and was not inferior to Wang Shao." The official shook his head and said: " How about letting Han Zhen take the post?" Wu Chong said: "Although Han Zhen is a good commander, I think he is not as good as Zhang Dun. Zhang Dun has the talent to conquer Nanjiang, so he can be tried." Lu Huiqing said: "Han Zhen is a cruel official. You cannot be the commander of the road, and although Zhang Dun is better than him, the Khitan is not comparable to the Nanjiangshan barbarians. If he knows Yingzhou and Gaoyangguan Road, he may not be able to resist the Khitan army!" Wang Anshi was the prime minister before. , all day long guaranteed that the Khitan would not invade, which meant that for now we could only bet that the Khitan would not attack, but there was nothing we could do if it did.
Hearing this, the official was very nervous and asked: "Since Han Zhen and Zhang Dun are not candidates, then who else in the court can defeat the Khitan?" Lu Huiqing said: "Your Majesty, the Khitan is powerful, and there are millions of people who can control strings in the country. Sir, the land of Yingzhou is a strategic point. The Gaoyangguan Road Economic Strategy and Comfort Envoy must choose ministers who are accustomed to fighting. I want to come to the court now, and the one who can do the job is Xihe Road Economic Strategy and Comfort Envoy Zhang Yue. No." The official nodded after listening to Lu Huiqing's words. In his heart, neither Han Zhen nor Zhang Dun were suitable candidates, but Zhang Yue was the only one who could be trusted.
But now he is about to summon Zhang Yue back to Beijing for use. Lu Huiqing saw through the emperor's fear of the Khitan at a glance, so he continued: "Your Majesty, Zhang Yue is indeed a minister of generals. Last time I heard from the envoy who received the Khitan that the Lord of Liao now also knows Zhang Yue's name and entrusted him with it." Please inquire about him."
"I think that with Zhang Yue's current reputation, if he were placed in Yingzhou, he would definitely be able to overwhelm the Khitans. The Lord of Liao also knew that we had already prepared. At the same time, he also knew that our dynasty had completely freed up its hands from the northwest and did not dare to ask for more The land of the three states, I think this can be solved once and for all." After Lu Huiqing finished speaking, the emperor already looked a little moved.
Wu Chong on the side saw Lu Huiqing's move and couldn't help but cursed in his heart. Lu Huiqing was so afraid of his son-in-law's return to the court that he had to force him to stay away.
He just didn't want Zhang Yue to return to the court and endanger his power. Wu Chong immediately said: "Your Majesty, I think this statement is too ridiculous. The Khitan has not invaded the south, so why use important ministers to control it. Lu Xianggong said that Nanjiang is not as good as the Khitan, but I think that if it is really trying to be the Khitan and then using it, then how can Han Xin rise? Arrive at Xiang Yu?" Lu Huiqing said: "I thought Zhang Dun was not as good as Zhang Yue..." Wu Chong had a dispute with Lu Huiqing in the palace, but the emperor finally maintained the initial discussion and did not move Zhang Yue to Yingzhou.
Lu Huiqing walked out of the palace and returned to Zhongshu Province. Lu Wenqing stepped forward to greet his brother. Lu Huiqing said to Lu Wenqing: "If Wu Chongqing hadn't caused trouble in the palace today, Zhang Duzhi would have been transferred to Yingzhou long ago!" Lu Wenqing said: "There is nothing we can do about it. It's a letter from Qing Sheng. Brother, let's have some tea first. ." Lu Huiqing thought confidently, it was just as I expected.
Lu Huiqing said to Lu Wenqing: "Think again, is there any other way to prevent Zhang Yue from returning to the court?" ps: Listen to the opinions of the parents who live in food and clothing.
