Zhang Jie followed Zhao Huo, and he had long recognized that this was the civil servant who was accompanying him that day. His pale face showed impressive meticulousness. After all, he was his immediate boss. He wanted to communicate with her, but he didn't know how to speak.
As if feeling Zhang Ji's hesitation, Zhao Yan took the initiative to speak, his voice as calm as his demeanor: "Your Majesty should appreciate you very much. The number one scholar is not qualified to serve in Chongzheng Hall, and you are here. I am Qianyu for five years. Tanhua, when I was first selected to Chongzheng Hall, I was never given such instructions by His Majesty."
Zhao Yao's words made Zhang Jie feel more at ease, and a smile couldn't help but appear on the corners of his mouth. Of course, what Zhao Yao did not say was that within a few months of arriving at Chongzheng Hall, he was appointed as a bachelor of Chongzheng Hall, and later served as a bachelor.
In the side hall, more than a dozen Chongzheng Lang were all sitting on their own desks, dealing with the memorial in their hands. It was a busy scene. When Zhao Yao walked in, few people raised their heads. Chongzheng Lang also has his own division of labor. According to the ministries and local states, each is responsible for a part, plus military affairs, while Zhao Yue is the prime minister.
As for the Chongzheng Langs, they looked ordinary and didn't have any extraordinary beauty. However, Zhang Ji's appearance actually improved their average appearance. However, the backgrounds of these people are not ordinary at all. Zhao Yan will not mention it. Among them are Feng Dao's son, Guo Wei's son, He Ning's son, Fu Yanqing's son...
Walking up to Zhao Pu, Zhao Yan said: "Scholar Zhao, Zhang Jie is here to serve you! He is from Chuzhou, so he can try to get in touch with the affairs of Huaihe and Huaihe first!"
After Zhao Pu returned to Shu, he was promoted in his actual position. Now he is a bachelor of Chongzheng Palace. He has officially surpassed the rest of the people in Chongzheng Palace. He is only one step away from his short- and medium-term goals.
"Don't worry Chengzhi, leave it to me!" Zhao Pu was polite to Zhao Yan.
Nodding, Zhao Yao turned around and went to his desk. Looking at his back, the smile on Zhao Pu's face turned reserved.
But it soon bloomed again, and he looked at Zhang Ji with a smile: "Tang Hua Lang is here, it is really Zhao's honor, please give me some advice!"
You know, Zhao Pu has no fame, and his knowledge is not outstanding. Without Liu Ci's recommendation, if he wants to get ahead, he still doesn't know what luck he will have to wait for. After all, Zhao Kuangyin's line is basically strangled to death.
Therefore, Zhao Pu had a somewhat complicated mood regarding these Jinshi scholars, especially those with high status. For people like Zhang Jie who can go directly to Chongzheng Hall, it is even more delicious.
However, with Zhao Pu's city, Zhang Ji couldn't notice it at all. Faced with a leader with such a humble attitude, Zhang Jie also hurriedly said humbly: "Bachelor's words are serious. I am just a newcomer and have little knowledge. You are a senior, and I should respect you with all your heart and study hard!"
"Tanhua Lang has a bright future!" Zhao Pu laughed after hearing his words.
For some reason, Zhang Jie always felt a little guilty when he saw Zhao Pu's smiling face.
"That desk is yours!" Zhao Pu said, pointing to one of the empty desks behind him.
"Yes!" Zhang Ji bowed his hands and said proactively: "I don't know what matters I have, but I can do it for my juniors. The bachelor can give me my orders!"
Although he was positive, Zhao Pu responded with a smile: "No rush! No rush! I heard that His Majesty met you by chance in the market when he was traveling. Good luck! Can you tell me about it?"
I don’t know whether he was deceived by Zhao Pu’s humility or because of the well-hidden complacency in his heart, but Zhang Jie really briefly described the situation that day.
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On March 27th, the emperor went to the Guangzheng Hall. All the prime ministers, privy councilors, and the imperial commanders of the two yamen were all present, and they discussed the matter of collecting Jinghu in civil and military affairs.
"Let's talk about the situation in Jing Lake first!" Liu Chengyou went there, looked around, waved his hand and said directly.
The person presiding over the meeting was Guo Rong. He obeyed the order with a little joy in his eyebrows and said: "Jingnan is a small place with insufficient troops and it is difficult to refine the weapons. Although the harvest is abundant, in recent years, the gathering has become more violent, and the king is cowardly and greedy. Huan, I am facing north and away from my heart, so it is not difficult to get it."
It can be seen from Guo Rong's attitude and tone that Jingnan Gao doesn't take him seriously at all, and other civil and military officials have similar attitudes and expressions of approval.
Noticing this situation, Liu Chengyou frowned, but he was too relaxed. He had a arrogant heart, which was not good. He couldn't help but said: "Although Jingnan is weak, it still has more than 20,000 navy and army troops, and Jiangling city is strong. If he chooses to resist stubbornly, , is also a big obstacle. Even if it can be broken, I'm afraid it will delay the journey south to Hunan and give Zhou Xingfeng more time to prepare for it! It's better not to underestimate Hunan too much!"
"Your Majesty is right! I am being disrespectful!" Guo Rong directly accepted the emperor's reminder. After all, it made sense.
With his arrogance subdued, Guo Rong continued: "The only thing to worry about when going south is the Hunan Zhou Dynasty. They stationed 10,000 troops in Langzhou. The intention of the Northern Resistance is obvious. Last year, there was a great famine in Hunan. They opened warehouses to provide relief. It is so popular that it is almost impossible to surrender without a fight. The only way is to fight all the way. As long as Langzhou is captured, and then Tanzhou, Hunan can be determined.
According to reports, Zhou Xingfeng seemed to be aware of the imperial court's movements and was gathering troops, building armor and fortifying the city. The Military Intelligence Department found out that Zhou Xingfeng secretly sent someone to contact Fu Yantong, the barbarian chief of Xuzhou, with the intention of seeking help.
In addition, since March, there have been changes in the troops and horses in Tanzhou. Although the movements are hidden, I still found some traces through my careful work. Zhou Xingfeng is mobilizing troops and horses to Hengzhou!
After analysis by the minister and other officials in the Privy Council, Zhou Xingfeng might have planned to go south to capture Jingjiang's army and Zhang Wenbiao first to eliminate the back problem! "
Listening to Guo Rongzhi's narration, the expressions of the important ministers present became more serious. Although Jingnan is nothing to worry about, Hunan, it seems, is not that simple at the moment. If one is not careful, it may get hurt!
Wei Renpu said: "This week's meeting, he is also a hero, with a strong sense of worry! We wanted to stir up the situation in Hunan with Zhang Wenbiao, so he went south first to eliminate future troubles, and then tried his best to deal with the court. He is very effective!"
"I have already sent people to remind Zhang Wenbiao to be more vigilant and on guard!" Guo Rong continued, shaking his head: "However, in the past few years, Zhang Wenbiao has become increasingly slack, imposed excessive taxes, and became centrifugal. The people are very angry. Even if Zhou Xingfeng doesn't launch a surprise attack and attacks with an upright division, Jingjiang's army will still be unable to resist! Zhang Wenbiao is definitely no match for Zhou Xingfeng!"
"I also received a piece of news! Zhou Xingfeng also secretly sent people to Jinling to request to buy grain from Jiangnan. Li Jing also agreed and gave him 30,000 shi of grain from Jiangxi in exchange!" Liu Chengyou spoke in a solemn tone: "The situation in Hunan is already very clear. Zhou Xingfeng is not just waiting for death. He is already actively planning to fight against Wang Shizai and prevent the Han from unifying the world!
This is never allowed! The Zhou family is secretly treacherous, domineering and prone to killing, and their disobedience is clearly exposed. The situation is getting increasingly urgent, and the court must take decisive measures to eliminate it, relieve the difficulties of the people in Hunan, and restore peace to the soldiers and the people..."
When Liu Chengyou said these words, he really didn't blush at all, and his face was full of dignity. He completely forgot that he wanted to go south and annex Hunan. Even though it was nearing the end of the separatist era, Zhou Xingfeng rose up to fight, and there was nothing worthy of harsh criticism.
Of course, might makes justice, and Hunan's attempt to resist was a crime for the Han court and should be eliminated.
"How is the imperial court preparing for war?" Liu Chengyou asked immediately.
Guo Rong said: "The left wing of the cavalry army has arrived in Xiangyang. More than 10,000 soldiers from the Husheng and Fengguo armies have arrived in Dengzhou. The Xiaodi army is ready to leave. In addition, Cai, Deng, Xiang, An, and Ying The five states have also gathered tens of thousands of soldiers!"
Wei Renpu continued: "The armor and uniforms required by the officers and soldiers have all been changed, and the food and ordnance have begun to be transported south. One hundred thousand dendrobiums of grain have been stored in Xiangyang City, and they are still being replenished, and we plan to prepare two hundred thousand grains!"
Xue Juzheng was very clear about his position and responsibilities, and directly promised: "The third division will do its best to raise food and wages in preparation for the army's crusade!"
"The Secretary of State has issued an official document, instructing all states and counties to recruit 30,000 civilians to prepare for military use!" Fan Zhi said.
It can be seen that the preparations on the Han side have reached a relatively mature stage. The chariot has already been launched and is just waiting to advance at full speed.
"Zhongshu, we need to prepare the officials who will go to Jinghu, so as not to be in a hurry after we win!" After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao and Fan Zhi, and said arrogant words in a calm tone.
"Please be prepared, sir, to go south and lead the army!" He said to Murong Yanzhao again.
"yes!"
"When will it be launched? Does the Privy Council have a plan?" Liu Chengyou asked Guo Rong.
Guo Rong said with certainty: "The original plan was to use Zhang Wenbiao to launch troops in Guizhou, and the court took the opportunity to intervene. But judging from the current situation, Zhang Wenbiao's self-protection is not enough, and it is even more difficult to take the initiative to provoke trouble. If Zhou Xing waits, The action is not within the control of the imperial court. Therefore, regardless of whether Zhou Xingfeng can make up his mind to deal with Zhang Wenbiao first, the imperial court can only send troops after the troops, horses, food and equipment are in place!"
