"Your Majesty, in the twelfth year of Jiading, the Jin army invaded Sichuan and destroyed Shukou. The former Sichuan envoy Dong Juyi abandoned his post and fled. The Shu area was in chaos. The defenses at Shukou were destroyed by the Jin army, and more than half of the frontier troops were lost."
Wei Liaoweng didn't dare to hide anything, so he told everything.
After listening to Zhao Hong's inquiry, he transferred the Sichuan system to send Zheng Sheng back to the center, and asked Cui Yu to return to Sichuan. Are they really going to manage the defense of Shukou?
Zhao Hong was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked:
"Shilang Wei, you should know something about Sichuan's officialdom."
For Sichuan, a vital strategic location, at this time, he already had a general plan in mind.
Sichuan's government affairs can be discussed next year, but Sichuan's military affairs must be laid out immediately without delay.
Zhao Hong's eyes were dark and playful. Wei Liaoweng was taken aback and quickly bowed.
"Your Majesty, if you hear something, I will tell you everything you know!"
The emperor's posture means there is something in his words!
"Wei Gong, I won't hide it from you. I will continue to implement the New Deal on Sichuan Road and Liangzhe Road next spring, clarify the administration of officials, and implement the Jingjie Law. I have just said that I want to know about Sichuan officialdom. You don't have it. Is there anything you want to say?”
Zhao Hong told the truth frankly and did not hide anything.
He also wanted to see if his confidant, the vice-principal, would pretend to be deaf and dumb and let him down.
"Your Majesty, if Your Majesty wants to take action on that beast An Gongxing, I will have no complaints. As for the Wei Gao family in Pujiang, Your Majesty is arbitrary and does not need to take into account my face."
Wei Liaoweng glanced at Zhou Ping and spoke decisively.
"So, An Gongxing is indeed true?"
Zhao Hong felt much more relaxed.
If Wei Liaoweng was really selfish, today's chat would have collapsed.
"Your Majesty, I have written many letters to my brothers, and I know that An Gongxing has done many disobedient things. I love my daughter very much, so..."
Wei Liaoweng knelt down, kowtowed to the ground and asked for forgiveness.
"I have betrayed the holy grace. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"Wei Qing, if you can speak out about this, you will be forgiven. Get up, sit down and talk."
Zhao Hong said warmly, and after Wei Liaoweng got up and sat down cautiously, he continued:
"Wei Qing, if I want to implement the New Deal on Liangzhe Road, do you dare to take on this important task?"
Wei Liaoweng was frank and forthright, which gave Zhao Hong a glimmer of hope.
Maybe Wei Liaoweng is really a suitable candidate.
"Your Majesty, I dare not deceive Your Majesty. I am afraid that I am not a suitable candidate. I have too many old friends in Lin'an, and our relationships are intricate and intricate. I am afraid that I have betrayed the divine grace and missed important events in the world!"
Wei Liaoweng was a bachelor and outspoken.
"Then do you have anyone to recommend? Don't avoid relatives when recommending talents. As long as they are capable, no matter who they are, including the talents of your Pujiang Wei Gao family, they will also be recommended."
Thinking of Wang Gang's words, Zhao Hong asked tentatively.
A talented person from the Wei Gao family?
Wei Liaoweng pondered for a moment and then mustered up his courage.
"Your Majesty, if you really want me to recommend you, Gao Dingzi, the chief of the Sichuan General Consulate and my clan brother, is a talent you can use. Gao Dingzi is upright, smart and capable, and should be able to take on important responsibilities."
Gao Dingzi has a bad temper, is too straightforward and stubborn, and often doesn't even give him face. He is the right person to implement the New Deal and is in line with the emperor's wishes.
If it were the other members of the Wei Gao family, he would really be a little worried.
Haute couture! Chief of the Sichuan Consulate General!
Zhao Hong nodded. Being recommended by Wei Liaowen, Gao Dingzi should be my personal choice.
After all, no one would harm someone who is related to them by blood.
Of course, animals and livestock are excepted.
"It's a very important matter, and I still need to examine it. Wei Qing is determined."
Maybe, I should go to Sichuan to meet these various people, and by the way, I can knock down the mountains and shake the tigers, and smooth the way for those in power.
"Wei Qing, what we are talking about today is top secret and must not be leaked to anyone, including your relatives and friends in Sichuan. I want to make plans in Sichuan, and I have big plans, which are related to the safety of the Song Dynasty. Do you have any objections?"
Zhao Hong warned softly.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. As long as I leak a single word, I am willing to take the blame and let your Majesty do whatever you want!"
"Wei Qing, I believe you. I will try my best not to involve your daughter. Go down."
"I thank Your Majesty for your grace! I resign!"
Wei Liaoweng bowed, sweating profusely, and retreated gently.
The emperor was very aware of everything, and his power became more and more unpredictable.
"According to His Majesty's wishes, do you really want to attack Sichuan and Zhejiang?"
Zhou Ping whispered.
"The implementation of the New Deal is of great importance. However, the situation in Sichuan and Zhejiang is complicated, and the Sichuan Road is an important border area. There may be war soon, so it is better to take action sooner rather than later."
Zhao Hong said quietly, raised his head and asked:
"Is there any news from Fan Zhong?"
Fan Zhong went to Sichuan after the New Year. There were not many memorials, and the fundamentals were not touched upon. It seemed that the progress was not going well.
"Back to Your Majesty, the Sichuan Anti-Corruption Branch has not put up a name. Fan Zhong probably doesn't want to alert the snake. He is conducting an undercover investigation. The two families of the Anjia Pu family in Sichuan are involved, but the Wei Gao family in Pujiang is safe and sound. The visit is still continuing. I believe it won’t take long before several solid cases can be solved.”
Fan Zhong is stubborn and will probably not give up easily. These corrupt officials in Sichuan are probably still in the dark.
"There's no need to be too hasty. The New Deal will be implemented on Sichuan Road next year, and a decision will be made before the end of the year. For the other two Zhejiang Roads, Xu Liang, you can't relax even if you bother. I want the two Zhejiang Roads and Sichuan Road to hit the ground running, without any mistakes!"
Liangzhe Road and Sichuan Road, one is an area hardest hit by official corruption, and the other is virtually autonomous. How could he be reassured?
"Your Majesty, I understand. I will make arrangements immediately."
Zhou Ping understood this and was about to say goodbye and leave.
"Your Majesty, if nothing happens, I will retire."
Sichuan Road and Liangzhe Road are going to be tough battles.
"Why are you in a hurry? Cao Youwen and Wang Jian will be here soon. Let's eat and drink, talk about what's on our mind, and relax!"
Zhao Hong stopped Zhou Ping.
"Zhang Hong, go and see if the melon and fruit tea are ready? Prepare some food by the way, and call Vice Principal Wei here too!"
Zhao Hong was very interested and started making arrangements.
Zhou Ping was confused. He had heard of such "symposiums", which were comfortable and natural. The emperor could listen to the students' voices and quickly get closer to the students, enjoying it without getting tired of doing business.
If it were him, he would never be so approachable.
Sure enough, a group of dark and muscular students came in, saluted and sat down.
"Principal, are we still talking about the "Anshi Rebellion" today?"
Artillery scientist Cao Shixiong couldn't wait to ask.
"Principal, let's cool off again!"
Another cavalry science student, Cao Youwan, said with a smile.
"Everyone, please sit down and eat and drink as much as you like!"
Zhao Hong is kind and kind, just like Meng Changjun, one of the four great princes of the Warring States Period.
"Today we will not talk about the "An-Shi Rebellion", but today we will talk about the "Spirit of the Bright Sword" in the war."
Zhao Hong shook his head, took a few sips from the tea cup, and began to talk.
Seeing the students eating melon and drinking tea listening with great interest, Zhou Ping secretly shook his head.
Isn't it too casual for the dignified king of a country to laugh and chat with the students?
But just like that, Zhao Hong won the hearts of the students. It is no exaggeration to say that his position in the hearts of the students is better than that of their parents.
