The next day, July 25th, Dingsi (25th), Yanhe Hall was in the back hall to listen to the government.
The three provinces and the Privy Council jointly submitted a report: The emperor's study banquet is the most important thing in the world. The ministers and other ministers saw the banquet officials arguing for a long time and begged to go to the capital hall to determine the system of the banquet.
Follow it.
Therefore, the Right Prime Minister Han Jiang gave a table for the Sutra Banquet and asked him to divide the Sutra Feast into spring and summer Sutra Feasts and autumn and winter Sutra Feasts according to seasons and months.
The spring and summer prayer feasts start in February and end in May every spring, and the autumn and winter prayer feasts start in August and end ten days before the winter solstice.
This is a careful arrangement that takes full consideration of Zhao Xu's personal schedule, as well as seasonal factors and Zhao Xu's physical development.
In other words...
Zhao Xu in the Northern Song Dynasty will be the same as modern students from now on.
We can have winter and summer vacations.
Moreover, his winter and summer vacations were one month longer than those of modern students.
As the emperor, Zhao Xu naturally rejected this proposal.
It is required to shorten the vacation and strive to be on par with modern students. Two months during the summer vacation is enough, and one and a half months during the winter vacation is about the same.
After hearing this, all the ministers congratulated Zhao Xu for his desire to learn and seek knowledge.
The two palaces were also very happy, so they issued an edict and determined that the feast would be held every year, from February to the first day of June in summer in spring and summer, and from the first day of August to the winter solstice in autumn and winter.
The sutra banquet is held in Jiying Hall on odd days, and classes are closed on even days.
In the event of festivals, holy festivals, death anniversaries of previous emperors, birthdays, and sutra feasts.
He also ordered the ruler and attendant to read Lu Gong's works, and Zhang Fangping, the governor of Zhangde Army and an attendant to read, to urge the officials of the banquet to select the books to be read by the emperor before the first day of August.
Even the two palaces couldn't stand it, and the officials were dragging their feet.
Just let the rulers and elders go and beat them.
After finishing the banquet officer's affairs, there is a lot of personnel arrangements.
Pick a few key points to talk about.
Wu Yong of Baowen Pavilion was appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu; Fan Bailu, the Minister of Living and the Minister of Jiying Palace, was appointed as the Minister of Zhongshushe; Cai Bian, the minister of Zhilong Tuge and the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, was appointed as the Minister of Rites and was dismissed as the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. Fan Chun, a direct scholar of Longtuge, knew Qingzhou, and he was appointed as the envoy of Huanqing Road; Liu Xun, the official of Chaosan, was reactivated and knew Xiangzhou; Zhao Xun, the former envoy of Huanqing Road and new acquaintance of Yanzhou, was appointed as Jingzhou After passing through the original route to appease the envoy, he learned about Weizhou and was promoted to bachelor of Longtuge.
Therefore, the new candidate for the Xihe Lanhui Road Economic Strategy and Appeasement Envoy is already ready to be announced—Lu Bing of Jingyuan Road.
Why did Lu Bing win?
Because he has three advantages.
First: Jingyuan Road and Xihe Road border where he once worked, and he is most familiar with the situation in Xihe.
Second: He is three years younger than Zhao Xi!
Zhao Xi is already sixty-four, and Lu Bing is sixty-one. Even though they are only three years apart, in the eyes of the two palaces, they are worlds apart!
The third and most important factor - Lu Bing once surrounded and killed the Western bandit general Nendo Lingding on the frontal battlefield!
In terms of performance, he is higher than Zhao Xi.
This is critical!
Because now both the Gao family and the Xiang family have a baby in Xihe.
Of course, the two palaces will choose the more powerful person to go to Xihe Road to escort their precious nephew/brother.
However, Lu Bing's appointment will not be issued immediately. He still needs to pass the capital hall.
Only when the governors do not oppose him can he officially take office.
Zhao Xu, on the other hand, remained silent on this.
Because whether it's Lu Bing or Zhao Xi, it doesn't matter who goes to Xihe Road.
Their abilities and qualifications are similar.
Relatively speaking, Lu Bing may be better - he belongs to the new party cadres.
But Zhao Xi is not bad either!
Another thing is that Zhao Xu understands that the era of Lu Bing and Zhao Xi is coming to an end.
How many more years can these two veterans fight?
Training their successors is the key!
Xihe Road can be handed over to You Shixiong in the future.
However, Jingyuan Road, Qinfeng Road, and Yongxingjun have not yet found suitable replacements.
Therefore, Zhao Xu had used his own means a few days ago to get the two palaces to issue an edict to transfer a person from Chengdu to Qinfeng Road to know Qinzhou through Zhilong Tuge and to be the envoy of Qinfeng Road.
This person's name is Zhang Kai.
In his previous life, Zhao Xu was the number one general who conquered Lingxia.
He is also the top defensive master in the Song Dynasty!
With one hand of defensive counterattack and flexible attack, the West Thieves were so excited that they cried for their fathers and mothers.
And Zhang Kai is Zhang Dun’s cousin!
Therefore, this is the reason why Zhang Dun has perfect scores with Zhao Xu.
Their brothers, both civil and military, are Zhao Xu's right-hand men, and they are inseparable from national affairs!
Zhao Xu transferred Zhang Kai to Qin Feng Road to prepare for a possible war next year.
Let him be the captain of the fire brigade, and also let him train the frontier troops on Qin Feng Road well.
The remaining Jingyuan Road and Yongxing Army have to be arranged slowly.
Select a group of young officials and send them to the border for training.
Those who have been trained are talents, and those who have not been trained are helpless.
…
After retreating from the court, the two palaces first took Zhao Xu to the Chongzheng Hall and met the Goryeo monk Shi Yitian who came to the court.
This monk came to the Eastern Song Dynasty to obtain the true scriptures!
Do not laugh!
Today, the Song Dynasty is the first-class Buddhist power!
Whether it is Xixia, Liao, Goryeo, Japan, Jiaozhi, Dali...
As long as you believe in and respect Buddhism and want to seek true scriptures, you can only come to the Song Dynasty!
Why?
Because the Song Dynasty spent more than a hundred years translating countless scriptures.
Many Buddhist scriptures can only be found here in the Song Dynasty. Some Buddhist scriptures have even been lost in India!
Through Buddhism as a link, Song Dynasty can always find some people who can help Song Dynasty in wonderful places.
For example, the Shi Yitian who came this time was such a friend of the Song Dynasty.
He is from the royal family of Goryeo and is an eminent monk of the Huayan Sect of Goryeo! With his Buddhist practice, he was respected even in the Song Dynasty. As for the country of Goryeo - he was simply a living Buddha!
During the Yuanfeng period, he had already come to the court to obtain the true scriptures and debated the Dharma with the monks of the Song Dynasty, and was recognized.
After he returned to China, he used his identity to quietly help Da Song contact the Jurchens.
In his previous life, Zhao Xu also relied on this great monk to communicate with the Jurchens.
However, now, Zhao Xu no longer needs this channel.
He had the confidence to rely on the Song Dynasty's own power to unify the world!
But Zhao Xu still respected Shi Yitian.
When the palace gave Shi Yitian a purple robe, he was also allowed to enter the court to study Buddhist scriptures.
Shi Yitian was very moved by this, so he chanted the Buddha's name in front of the palace and asked: "Your Majesty, I am so kind to you. This little monk has nothing to repay. I wonder if your Majesty has anything to entrust you to do?"
"After the master returns to China, he will propagate the Dharma and spread the compassion of Buddhism to Korea. This is the greatest reward for me!"
Shi Yitian looked at the young emperor of the Song Dynasty who was sitting on the throne with a compassionate face.
Immediately he put his hands together and bowed: "Amitabha! Your Majesty is compassionate and will bless the Buddha with unparalleled blessings and longevity..."
Zhao Xu has long learned to deal with monks in modern times. Does he know what they like?
Then he clasped his hands and said, "How good! How good!"
"After the master returns to China, he will propagate the Dharma for five years. After five years, he can come back to the Song Dynasty. At that time, I will prepare 10,000 volumes of Buddhist scriptures for the master for the purpose of spreading the Dharma and spreading the Dharma..."
Five years later, movable type printing should be mature!
It’s a great time to print Buddhist scriptures in large quantities and send them half to Korea, Japan, and Jiaozhi, half to sell!
After hearing this, Shi Yitian quickly bowed and thanked him again, saying directly: "Your Majesty worships Buddha and spreads the Dharma so much, the Buddha will definitely bless your Majesty!"
He felt that at such a young age, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty already seemed to have the mind of a Buddha, which was really rare!
The two palaces were also very satisfied with Zhao Xu's performance.
Little did he know that Zhao Xu was attracted by the special influence of Buddhism.
I want to imitate the later emperors of the Yuan Dynasty and the Manchu Qing Dynasty and give myself an additional Buddhist title.
For example, Manjushri Bodhisattva, Chakravartin King, etc.
…
Shi Yitian's coming to court was just a small episode.
After sending this Goryeo monk away, the two palaces summoned the ministers in charge, as well as the distant commanders and military officials in Beijing.
Then he went to the Chongzheng Hall again to receive an audience from the Xixia envoy.
This time, Wei Ming Mo Duo did not dare to make any rash moves.
He arrived in front of the Chongzheng Hall cautiously and fearfully, and he did not dare to imitate the back-to-chest ceremony that the Dangxiang people had learned from the Western Regions.
Properly using the orthodox Central Plains etiquette, he bowed and bowed again: "By the order of the King of Xia, the Queen Mother and King Xia, Foreign Minister Mo Duo, I bow again to the Queen Mother of the Song Dynasty, the Empress Dowager Cisheng, His Majesty the Emperor..."
So, he solemnly held the letter of nationality and presented it in his hand.
The chamberlain of the Tongjian Department took the credentials and sent them to the palace respectfully.
Zhao Xu didn't bother to read it, because he could guess that the content of the Western thief's credentials was nothing more than soft and good words, just to take advantage!
Forget it if you take advantage!
The key is that the Western thief never recognizes the peace contract he signed.
The treaty they signed is like waste paper, they will tear it up at any time if they think it is necessary!
Just like Zhao Xu's previous life and Yuanyou's era, wasn't Sima Guang good enough to them?
As a result, before the ink on the peace treaty was dry, the Western thieves united with the Qing, Tang, and Tibetans to join the Kou Xi He Lan Hui Road!
Sima Guang was slapped in the face!
Therefore, Zhao Xu was sent directly into the curtain.
The Queen Mother received the letter of credence first. After reading the contents of the letter of credence, her expression became solemn.
Then she said angrily: "Does Xia Guo want to start a war?"
In the credential, the West Thief spoke very nicely, and also said that it was all a misunderstanding in the past, and we all knew we were wrong. Please ask the Song Dynasty to show mercy.
He also said that the soldiers and civilians of the Song Dynasty who were willing to exchange prisoners showed their sincerity.
He also said that as long as the Song Dynasty is willing, the two countries can stop fighting and make peace from now on, and their descendants will not be able to afford to fight.
The Empress Dowager liked these very much.
but……
As soon as the conversation changed, the Western thieves put forward their conditions.
The Qingli peace treaty request for restoration of Suici...
There is no problem with this.
Request to reopen the border market...
This is no problem either.
Ask the Song Dynasty to return the "homeland of our country" occupied since Xining to this country.
This is debatable.
Need to see where it is?
Then, the Queen Mother saw Xihe Road, which was ranked first...
Her blood pressure rose instantly!
What else to talk about?
How dare she agree to such conditions?
The officials were just sitting there watching!
Queen Mother Xiang looked at the Queen Mother's expression, took the credentials, and then...
Queen Mother Xiang's face suddenly turned red!
"How dare they, how dare they make such a request?"
"Unforgivable...unforgivable..."
Queen Mother Xiang's hands were shaking.
How dare she agree to such conditions?
Not to mention agreeing, we can’t even discuss it!
The late emperor handed over the inheritance of the ancestors to the sixth brother. The sixth brother was young and asked her and Empress Baoci to assist...
The soil of our ancestors is king soil in all its dimensions!
This is what Sixth Brother himself said!
The Western thieves actually want to cede territory to the Song Dynasty now? !
And the opening leads to Xihe Road and a lot of border forts...
Did the Song Dynasty lose this war?
Even if the war is defeated, there is no need to cut so much land, right?
What do they think of me and Sixth Brother?
(End of chapter)
