The two palaces reached an agreement, and the two governors of the West Palace also agreed.
As a result, a decree was sent from the palace and sent to Jialu Village via hurried horse delivery.
The purpose is probably similar to that of Zhao Xu.
Only the wording was harsher, and the restrictions on Lu Huiqing were more specific.
Naturally, it was impossible to hide this from anyone.
Soon, everyone in the capital knew about Lu Huiqing's report that the Qiang people were asking for help.
Lu Gongzhu, who arrived at the capital hall to perform his duties on the first day, suddenly heard about this before he could summon the six assistant officials of Zhongshu Province.
Immediately he frowned.
He wrote a letter two days ago and said that he would stop fighting and recuperate.
Are you going to raise troops today?
This made him lose face.
However, Lu Gongzhu did not have an attack immediately. He quietly sent someone to invite An Tao, the Privy Councilor with Tongzhi of Xifu.
An Tao can be regarded as the most familiar person in the capital hall, apart from Han Jiang, the right minister.
Because in the third year of Yuanfeng, when Lu Gongzhu was in the Privy Council, An Tao was the third envoy of Quan, because he often dealt with army logistical arrangements, baggage transfers, and other matters related to money and silk.
Therefore, Lu Gongzhu had a certain fondness for An Tao.
I know that although this minister is from the New Law Party, his position in some places is leaning towards the old party.
I also weakly pointed out some of the shortcomings of the new law.
But he was smart, and when he saw that the situation was not good, he immediately pretended that he had not said it, and in turn boasted about it.
Outsiders would think that this kind of person is like a snake or a mouse, but Lu Gongzhu understands that this is the way to survive in officialdom.
Only by standing in the capital hall can we influence the country and change the current ills.
If you are angry for a while, you will quit or be demoted for it.
Apart from gaining a good reputation, what good does it do to the country?
Lu Gongzhu already knew this when he was young.
Since he works for Zhao Guan's family, he will be angry with Zhao Guan's family.
You even have to find ways to coax the Zhao Guan family!
An Tao came to the appointment quickly. When he came to Lu Gongzhu, he bowed his hands and said, "Is there anything you can do to see me, Minister?"
Lu Gongzhu stepped forward, helped An Tao up, took his hand, sat down in the royal hall, and said with a smile: "After three years of separation, Hou Qing's style remains the same, I really envy you!"
"Sheng Zuo's words are serious..." After An Tao sat down, he asked: "Sheng Zuo Xun, is it because of today's two palaces issuing an imperial edict to Hedong?"
Lu Gongzhu nodded and said: "Your Majesty, you should know that our government has been using troops for many years, and the people along the border have suffered from the war..."
An Tao nodded.
Although he is a member of the New Party, he still supports Wang Anshi.
But he has always held different opinions on Tuobian.
Although the position is not as extreme as the old party's call to end the war, it does not advocate continuing to expand the war.
It’s really too much money spent!
And, it costs money every year!
Lu Gongzhu looked at An Tao and asked, "Then why do you treat me so favorably?"
An Tao cupped his hands and said: "Before the great righteousness, small details should be ignored!"
"Um?"
"Lu Huiqing followed the report and attached a blood letter from the Qiang chieftain..." An Tao said calmly.
"Young Master said: The sages of the Spring and Autumn Period were not called people by Rongdi, but Rongdi were called people by their benevolence and righteousness... The saints only spoke of great righteousness in a small way, but the word benevolence and righteousness are the two words!"
Mr. Lu listened, his pupils turning.
An Tao continued: "The two palaces are also worried. If the Hengshan Qiang tribe asks for help, and I show up and refuse to rescue them, I will not only lose the hearts of the Hengshan Qiang people, but also make them be used by the Western thieves!"
"I'm even more worried about the Northern Ambassador!"
"The Northern Envoy is now in Hebei. If he knows that we are indifferent to our request for help from the Qiang tribe who are just around the corner, he will inevitably despise our court!"
Mr. Lu nodded slowly.
This reason has been able to convince him.
Northern Ambassador...
But as long as they find an opportunity, they will exert extreme pressure on Song Dynasty, intimidate and threaten them, and use all possible means!
The increase in coins in Qingli was achieved because Xiao Temo, the Northern envoy, threatened Renmiao with war threats in front of the emperor.
In addition, the young master's attitude also made Lu Gongzhu cautious.
What's more, what the young master said does make sense.
The two words of benevolence and righteousness are the foundation of a country!
The Song Dynasty was orthodox, but even benevolence and righteousness could not be upheld.
So will Siyi still accept it?
Especially the Hengshan Qiang tribe, if they completely fall to the Western bandits, then there will never be peace on all roads along the border!
An Tao looked at Mr. Lu's expression and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Mr. Lu!"
"The two palaces and the young master sent an edict to Hedong with extremely harsh words. They only allowed Hedong to save people, and there was no intention to start a war or use troops..."
"Although Lu Jifu is domineering, he will never dare to resist orders and be disrespectful!"
Lu Gongzhu nodded slowly: "If this is the case, the world will be very lucky!"
As long as there is no war, as long as there is no such thing as the Five-Road Expedition to Xia and the Battle of Yongle City.
All along the border and the world's finances can still persist.
So, Mr. Lu cupped his hands and thanked him: "Thank you for your hard work, sir!"
"Don't dare!"
…
Sima Guang put down the pen in his hand and listened to the discussion outside the door.
He heard the discussions of Hedong, Lu Huiqing, and the Qiang tribe.
So Sima Guang said to Fan Zuyu: "Chunfu, go out and ask what happened? Is there another war in Hedong?"
This is what Sima Guang is most worried about now.
The two palaces were furious and punished Zhang Zhijian of Yanyan Road.
Now, there is an imperial edict to recall Liu Changzuo, another frontier commander from Yanyan Road.
In this way, Lu Huiqing succeeds as a villain, and he can conquer both directions!
If he is good at fighting, the people will be miserable!
Not long after, Fan Zuyu came back and told Sima Guang what he had learned.
After Sima Guang heard this, his old face immediately pulled down.
"I knew it!" Sima Guang murmured to himself: "This son, Lu Huiqing, must have the intention to disrupt the government!"
"Zhang Zhijian's conviction will definitely fuel his ambitions!"
Fan Zuyu listened and asked, "Are you going to write a letter to discuss this matter?"
Sima Guang looked at Fan Zuyu, shook his head and said, "No!"
"What the young master said makes sense!"
"If benevolence and righteousness are not practiced, the offensive and defensive momentum will be different!"
"Now, the Qiang tribe has written a blood letter asking for help from our dynasty. The young master has a holy heart of benevolence and righteousness and uses the king's master to save him. This is the best! Why should I stop him?"
To the current Sima Guang, that young master is like a spring that has never been touched by anyone.
Kind, pure and holy, benevolence and righteousness come from nature!
Naturally, it is impossible to have the idea of "promoting troops for profit".
It can only be a decision made out of the kindness of nature and to save people.
Such an act of benevolence and justice can only be praised, so how can it be stopped?
"Then..." Fan Zuyu didn't quite understand.
"What I want to stop is the serious crime of punishing Zhang Zhijian in the court!"
"Not only should Zhang Zhijian not be punished, but he should be heavily rewarded!"
"Let the whole world know that we are determined to stop our troops!"
"This will completely dispel the idea of those handsome warriors on the side who are good at picking fights on the side to seek credit and gain fame!"
For Sima Guang, this is the key.
Zhang Zhijian, right? Not important at all!
The important thing is that he resisted Lu Huiqing's attempt to cause chaos.
As long as all the border ministers follow Zhang Zhi's advice, no matter how provocative the Western thieves are, they will only hold on to the city.
Will there be war there?
Once there is no more war, then naturally there will be no need for the existence of those evil ways that harm the people, ruin the people, and disrupt the country because of the war!
(End of chapter)
