"See Your Majesty!"
The two ruling ministers Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen, as well as Wei Liaoweng, the Minister of War, came in and paid homage to Zhao Hong.
"The Qing family came just in time."
Zhao Hong glanced at Xuan Zhen and decided that Wei Liaoweng would be responsible for the military inspections.
"I intend to set up pickets in the army, one military picket team in each army, one military picket division along the way, and a military picket division in the Ministry of War to investigate corruption and criminal crimes in the army. This military picket division The person in charge is Wei Liaoweng, the Minister of War, who will share Xuan Qing's worries."
Wei Liaoweng was not yet fifty years old, and the Spring and Autumn Period was in its prime. Xuan Zhen was already over sixty years old, and he was in power, so his energy was low and his affairs were much busier.
"Your Majesty, this is good governance, and I have no obligation to do so!"
Wei Liaoweng, the vice president of Jinling Lecture Hall and Jinling University Hall, happily accepted the new appointment.
If the army is clean, the court can use its arms and fingers to prevent the warriors from being domineering.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you have agreed to make peace with Xixia. Does your Majesty really want to use troops against the Tatars?"
Xuan Zhen smiled apologetically and was cautious.
The Princess of Xixia returned with the emperor. Based on his experience, she must have slept together in the same bed and had a few spring breezes. It's a done deal, it can never be returned or abandoned ruthlessly.
This is nothing, just one more concubine in the harem. The key point is that because of this matter, the emperor cannot be tempted to use foreign troops, and it is also a ferocious Tatar army.
"Your Majesty, the borders between the Song Dynasty and Xixia are not connected, and there is still gold and earth between them. What is your plan for accepting the Princess of Xixia?"
Although Xue Ji was dissatisfied that Zhao Hong might get into trouble by accepting Li Weiming, the "princess of subjugation," Zhao Hong was the emperor of the Song Dynasty, so he could accept all this.
He was just suspicious. If Zhao Hong accepted Li Weiming, he wouldn't admit it and rescue Xixia, right?
This is too scumbag and cruel!
"Guess!"
Zhao Hong laughed and was noncommittal.
It's only mid-April now, and the rescue team for Xixia probably hasn't set off yet. I don’t know if these soldiers will reach Xixia safely by then, and will they be able to turn the tide?
"Your Majesty, we, the Song Dynasty, are waiting to be reborn and are implementing the New Deal. I am afraid that the government and the public will criticize us for rashly starting a war with the Tatars at this time."
Xuan Zhen sighed, with a sad look on his face.
The emperor acted recklessly, and there were complaints from both the government and the public. As a result, several of the ruling ministers became traitors.
They can't afford to take such a big blame!
"Your Majesty, the ministers in the court have already criticized your Majesty's military preparations. Now I hear that your Majesty is going to use troops against the Tatars to rescue Xixia, and there are rising voices of opposition. Your Majesty, please think carefully!"
Xue Ji said softly, with a sad look on his face, checking the emperor's reaction.
If the emperor can't withstand the pressure and the time comes, he, the conscientious enemy of Shi Miyuan's old party, where can he reason with him?
The royal family of Zhao and Song Dynasty did a lot of things like turning their backs on others and burning down bridges. Gaozong and Xiaozong were both masters. As long as the imperial power needs it and the situation demands it, ministers can be abandoned without mercy.
"Two gentlemen, what's wrong with you? Why are you so opposed to my use of troops abroad?"
Zhao Hong looked at Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen in confusion.
This matter can be waited until I return to Lin'an City. There is no need to work hard and hurt others, and make a special trip to Jinling.
Is this asking him, as the emperor, to be the master of their country?
"Your Majesty, your Majesty accepted the Princess of Xixia and sent troops to rescue Xixia. There was a lot of discussion between the government and the public. The ministers and the imperial students were all criticizing this move. Your Majesty, think twice!"
Xue Jiying continued with a smile.
"I am the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, why should I be afraid of his powerless scholars?"
Zhao Hong snorted coldly, disapprovingly.
"Both Qing families, are you ready for the imperial examination? How many Jinshi are there in the undergraduate program?"
When he returned to the court this time, one of the major events was the imperial examination. He didn't want to miss the first imperial examination in the new dynasty.
"Your Majesty, since you have ministers waiting for you, your Majesty will naturally not worry. The examination of the Ministry of Rites has ended, and there are 386 undergraduates. Your Majesty only needs to preside over the palace examination and select talents."
Xuan Zhen was secretly suspicious. The emperor founded the Jinling Martial Arts Lecture Hall, organized the frontier troops, and trained the new army. Wasn't everything he did to promote martial arts?
Why does it seem that he is so concerned about the imperial examination?
So, why did he establish Jinling Academy? What is the purpose of making the people of Taixue panic?
Xuan Zhen's head immediately started to hurt.
"Xue Qing, how is Taixue doing now?"
He founded three major schools in various places, and now he has added a normal school. The impact on Taixue must be considerable.
"Back to Your Majesty, this year's admissions for Jinling Martial Arts Hall, Jinling University Hall, and Jinling Normal School, more than 600 people went to Taixue, more than 100 people were admitted to Jinling Martial Arts Hall, and 300 people went to Jinling University Hall. Even the Jinling Normal School has more than a hundred people. Nowadays, students are studying Wu Chengfeng and practicing riding and shooting. I don’t know whether the students are happy with your Majesty’s move, or..."
"Still sad!"
Zhao Hong accepted Xue Ji's words with mixed feelings in his heart.
Of these Tai students who have passed the Three Great Halls of Jinling, there must be many who have impure motives and are just rushing to become officials.
When these people join the army, can the quality of the army be guaranteed? When they become teachers, what will they teach their students?
If you bring eating, drinking, whoring and gambling into the army, or if you openly shout in the school, "You untouchables can only move bricks", then the joke will be big.
"Your Majesty, please be careful to reinforce Xixia and use troops against the Tatars."
"Your Majesty, if you use swords and soldiers together, there will be endless troubles. Your Majesty, think twice."
Xuan Zhen and Xue Ji remonstrated again and refused to give up.
"Two gentlemen, please go with Vice President Wei to see the children of your martial arts hall and university hall. In three days, we will return to the capital together!"
Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen had no choice but to leave and left with Wei Liaoweng. Zhao Hong looked at their backs and frowned.
"Zhou Ping, Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen didn't come to Jinling City for no reason, right?"
"Your Majesty, as far as I know, the government orders in the DPRK, including the implementation of the New Deal on the two Zhejiang Roads, are difficult to implement smoothly, and many of them are violated in both positive and negative ways. There are even people with ulterior motives who say that the Qing Dynasty is on the side of the emperor in order to rectify the policy of the DPRK. Rumors and rumors are fierce, I guess that's why Xue Xuan and the two came here to find out what His Majesty says."
Zhou Ping's words left Zhao Hong speechless for a moment. He was silent for a moment and then said:
"Zhou Ping, let Xu Liang and Fan Zhong do the anti-corruption work. Your focus in the future should be on the Intelligence Department."
"I obey the decree!"
Zhou Ping understood. Zhao Hongzhi is restoring the Central Plains, and the sooner the intelligence is deployed, the better. Besides, one person's energy is limited, and intelligence work is a top-secret matter, so it is more practical to have dedicated personnel.
Since the emperor didn't mention Xue Ji Xuanzhen's affairs, he didn't bother to ask. Zhao Hong has a strong personality and is willing to accept the soft rather than the tough. Those who fan the flames and spread rumors will not let Zhao Hong give in. On the contrary, they will be counterproductive.
"Your Majesty, although Princess Li Weiming of Xixia is of noble birth, knowledgeable and courteous, I am still a little uneasy about being included in the harem."
Zhou Ping's words made Zhao Hong slightly startled.
"Zhou Ping, if you have anything to say, say it directly!"
"Your Majesty, Princess Xixia has a strong personality and is far less weak than she appears on the surface. If Your Majesty expands her territory and restores her homeland in the future, how she handles Xixia will probably be closely related to this Princess Xixia."
Zhou Ping made no secret and expressed his views directly.
The deep love for our motherland cannot be replaced by anything else.
"Any more?"
Zhao Hong was slightly unhappy. He sent troops to reinforce Xixia. Even if there was a chance that Xixia would be included in the Song Dynasty in the future, Li Weiming would not hate him. After all, he might have saved hundreds of thousands of Xixia people, including the Xixia royal family.
"Your Majesty, and Yang Yi, are not good matches for Your Majesty. I am thinking of Your Majesty and have no selfish motives."
Zhou Ping took courage and finally pointed the finger at Yang Yi.
For more than a year, Yang Yi has been wandering around and being addicted to alcohol and indulgence. It would be fine if he belonged to an ordinary wealthy family, but to be an emperor's concubine, it seems that he is not worthy of his virtue.
"Yang Yi? Has she returned to Lin'an City?"
Zhao Hong couldn't help being secretly shocked.
This is not the first time that someone has taken advantage of Yang Yi.
"Your Majesty, Yang Yi is staying in the palace now, and I have a lot of contact with her. I think that she was born in the Yang family and is too arrogant and snobbish. She is also extravagant and alcoholic by nature, and she is much older than your Majesty. If your Majesty wants to accept her, As a concubine, you might as well consider it carefully.”
Born in the Yang family, he is too snobbish, extravagant and alcoholic by nature, and he is much older...
Zhao Hong looked at the air in front of him with dark eyes and said nothing.
Yang Yi is still a bit old-fashioned, not so unbearable, right?
"I am the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, and she is a woman, so what can I do?"
After a moment, Zhao Hong finally spoke out.
No matter how snobbish or extravagant Yang Yi is, can she still try to usurp the throne?
"Your Majesty, please be brave. Your Majesty is in charge of military affairs and is far away from home. He does not have enough energy to manage the harem. Whether it is internal strife in the harem or interference in the affairs of the harem, your Majesty will be in constant trouble. What's more, there is Empress Dowager Yang in the palace. Your Majesty, be careful."
Zhou Ping did not give up and tried to admonish Zhao Hong.
"No matter what happens in the future, I will solve it properly. As for the Queen Mother, don't mention it again."
Zhao Hong disagreed with Zhou Ping's proposal.
Yang Guizhi is powerless now, will she still turn against herself?
"It doesn't matter if Yang Yi doesn't come to Ancheng. Since she is here and still has affection for me, I can't refuse. She is affectionate and kind to me, and I can't let her down."
Zhou Ping wanted to say something more, but Zhao Hong shook his head and stopped him.
"Get ready, let's go back to Lin'an City first. As for the future, let's talk about it in the future."
As a man, he still has a minimum of self-confidence.
What he is worried about now is that those ministers in the DPRK and China will restrain him from using troops against the Tatars?
Zhou Ping had no choice but to keep silent.
People's hearts are unpredictable, and now even the king's heart is unpredictable. I'm afraid that if this happens, there may be some trouble in the harem.
