This big stick with red dates will never go out of style!
Zhang Fei's operation made Zhong'e and the others tremble with fear. The goal of this plan was too ambitious and too complicated. This was the first time they had heard of using the system to make a fuss. They had no clue at all. , and even more unable to bear this responsibility.
At this time, Zhang Fei suddenly showed his trump card and told them that all the officials of the Public Security Bureau, Procuratorate, and Law were recommended by them. In other words, their power would not be allocated to them, and the court would only arrange a few Sheriffs who know how to use firearms are here to help with training.
They were immediately relieved.
In fact, they all highly admire the public prosecutor's office, but if you want Su Che to come here to be the prosecutor general, they will be very reluctant.
However, they all know that the public security system is the general trend. At present, all roads in Shaanxi have changed to the public security system. Only a few of their border states do not have it. They are also under some pressure. Now let them make their own arrangements. Of course, they are very willing.
The reason why Zhang Fei dared to do this was because he had conducted detailed investigations into the situation in their border states. In fact, these generals attached great importance to their base camps and cherished the people of their states. They were also rewarded by the imperial court. After several distributions, they opened up new territories, and the land was given to their own soldiers. It is precisely because of this that their army can always maintain combat effectiveness, and this is not inconsistent with the concept of the rule of law.
Before Wang Shao came, Zhang Fei explained to them in detail how to establish the public security law in this state, because the state is indeed very different from other states, and everything must focus on farming and military.
There can only be one model like Xizhou, and it won't work if there are more, because Xizhou's success lies in concentrating all trade with the Western Regions in one state, and it will become so prosperous.
Other border states still have to encourage agricultural production and try to be self-sufficient.
After a few days, Wang Shao finally arrived in Yanzhou. In fact, he had arrived a long time ago and was waiting for Zhang Fei's signal outside.
Because he knew that Zhong E and others were very dissatisfied with him, but the whole plan had to rely on them, the generals of the Western Army. It was he who invited Zhang Fei to persuade these generals of the Western Army.
Although he did not ask to be the commander-in-chief, he actually had this ambition. He proposed this plan, and no one was more suitable than him.
“Thank you very much, President, for this time.”
Seeing Zhang Fei, Wang Shao cupped his hands and said.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "This was actually won by Wang Xuanfu himself. If Wang Xuanfu had not achieved such great success in the Xihe area, the government would not have Wang Xuanfu carry out the entire plan."
Wang Shao smiled and said: "I am ashamed of myself. Wang knows that the chief judge has actually been planning for this for a long time. I am just following the chief judge's plan."
One moment after another, now that the public prosecutor's office has strong momentum, the power of the chief judge is not ordinary, and must be given sufficient respect.
Zhang Fei immediately said: "When you meet General Zhong and the others later, Wang Xuanfushi must not say that. Just say that this was all arranged by you a few years ago."
Wang Shao asked in surprise: "Why?"
Zhang Fei said: "Because you are the commander-in-chief and I want to go back. It doesn't make much sense for them to be convinced."
Wang Shao was very moved and said: "This is really...!"
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "Don't thank me. I am the president of the court after all. Saying such things would actually be detrimental to me."
"Yes Yes Yes."
Wang Shao could only accept it with a smile.
The two chatted for a while, and then Zhonge and the others arrived.
Wang Shao hurried out to welcome them, bowed his hands to them, and said to Zhong E: "General Zhong, your Zhong family is truly a family of generals. Your nephew Zhong Shidao has served as the police chief in Xizhou for more than ten times. He repelled the enemy's attack without any defeat, and now he has just been promoted to the rank of Superintendent of Police in Hezhou."
It's almost like this.
Your nephew is in my Xizhou, and he is really prosperous. It shows that I have no hostility towards you.
Planting the way of a teacher? Zhang Fei thought to himself, is it such a coincidence?
Zhong E hurriedly cupped his fists and saluted: "Thanks to Wang Xuanfushi for his careful cultivation of the teachings."
Wang Shao said hurriedly: "No, no, I didn't take much care of him. He rose from an ordinary policeman step by step solely through his own efforts."
This is disrespectful.
Zhe Jizu cupped his hands and said: "Envoy Wang Xuanfu is really good at both civil and military affairs. He not only expanded the borders of our Song Dynasty thousands of miles, but I heard that he also managed Xizhou to be very prosperous. This really makes us ashamed."
"Don't dare! Don't dare!"
Wang Shao quickly returned his hand and saluted, "Generals, please stop laughing at Wang. Without the pressure on Xixia from the generals on the northern front, Xixia would not have allowed our army to exist in Xihe.
Later, when Xixia calmed down, they immediately provoked Xixia to launch a counterattack against our army. In this way, our army suffered heavy losses. However, Xixia was always afraid of the generals, so they did not dare to send the main force. Otherwise, The border expansion plan is difficult to succeed.
Therefore, in terms of credit, Wang can only account for 30% at most, and 70% belongs to the generals. "
When he said this, Zhong E, Zhe Jishi, Yao Si and others at least felt better.
This is really not a compliment. Why are they dissatisfied with Wang Shao and don't really recognize his contribution? It's because they know that it was they who involved the main force of Xixia that allowed Wang Shao to succeed in speculation. Later, the imperial court gave most of the finance to Xi river.
Wang Shao's dispatch of troops really caught Xixia off guard, because the Song Dynasty did not mobilize the main force on the northern front at that time. With Wang Shao's military strength at that time, it was impossible to capture such a large territory. At least that's what Xixia thought. Even if they wanted to fight , I also have enough time to react.
But Xixia never expected that Wang Shao would play dirty tricks when he came up. He provoked the Tubo tribes and gathered many tribes. His troops were instantly replenished and he swallowed the five states in one fell swoop.
Not to mention Xixia didn't react, Da Song himself didn't react either.
After they had complimented each other, Zhang Fei said: "Envoy Wang Xuan, we are here all because of your memorial. Don't make me go all the way in vain."
Wang Shaowu said modestly: "Wang's experience is still limited, and he is just offering advice. He has to rely on the generals to make suggestions."
Wang Shao always complimented the smiling person, but Zhong E and the others felt a little embarrassed.
Zhong E cupped his fists and said, "We are just warriors. We go into battle to kill the enemy, but we are still reluctant. For this kind of plan, we can only rely on Wang Xuanfu to follow the lead!"
Zhe Jishi and Yao Si also clasped their fists and expressed their willingness to accept Wang Shao's command.
But this is just rhetoric, and it depends on the specific plan.
Seeing that the heat was almost there, Wang Shao began to talk about his plan, "Actually, I was already preparing for today as early as three or four years ago."
Zhong E and others looked at each other.
Planning for this started three or four years ago.
It’s deep enough!
But he didn't realize that when Wang Shao spoke, he glanced at Zhang Fei guiltily, and then continued: "After I came to the Xihe area, I noticed that the Empress Dowager Liang and his younger brother Liang Yi were trying to occupy the magpie nest. In Xixia, they played political tricks, persecuted Zhongliang, and provoked wars with us, the Song Dynasty, again and again. You generals should be very clear about this."
Zhong E nodded and said: "The Empress Dowager Liang is a Han woman. If she wants to take power in Xixia, her identity will be her biggest obstacle. In order to win the support of the Xixia nobles, she can only become an enemy of the Song Dynasty. With her in power, relations between the two countries will only become more tense."
Zhang Fei on the side nodded secretly, thinking, it turns out that they all understand this, there is really nothing new under the sun!
The Empress Dowager Liang's rise to power was actually very detrimental to the Song Dynasty, because her identity determined that she could not have a good relationship with the Song Dynasty.
"General Zhong's words make sense."
Wang Shao nodded, "But this has also caused dissatisfaction among many ministers in Xixia, especially those ministers and nobles who hope to reconcile with our dynasty, as well as their young master.
Although the Empress Dowager Liang repeatedly used troops against our dynasty, Xixia was inseparable from the Song Dynasty in terms of trade, especially their salt. Many conflicts were caused by salt, and since His Majesty came to the throne, The entry of Xixia salt is strictly prohibited.
At that time, both the nobles who supported the Empress Dowager Liang and the nobles who supported their young master were eager to sell salt to me, the Song Dynasty. "
Yao Si suddenly said: "Is Wang Xuanfu using this to drive a wedge between them?"
Wang Shao nodded and said: "That's right. Xihe was in chaos at that time, so both of them secretly sent people to sell private salt to the Xihe area. After I stabilized the Xihe area, I sent people to attack those who supported Empress Dowager Liang. The nobles of one sect allowed the smugglers of another sect to enter."
Zhong E suddenly said: "The flood of private salt back then was probably caused by Wang Xuanfu's envoy."
Zhang Fei suddenly coughed.
Zhong E looked at Zhang Fei in surprise at first, and then realized that the illegal salt import that helped Hezhong Prefecture overcome the salt debt crisis was made by Zhang Fei, so they remained silent.
Why did Zhang Fei hint to them that this matter had nothing to do with Wang Shao? He was just worried that they would imitate Wang Shao. After all, the benefits involved were so huge that no one could withstand the temptation.
Wang Shao also quickly returned to the topic and continued: "After the development of the past few years, the power of those powerful people who support the young master of Xixia has been greatly enhanced due to trade with Xihe, especially at the junction of Xizhou and Xixia .
This year, the Empress Dowager Liang will return to the throne of the Young Master, but judging from the current situation, it is impossible for the siblings to return the throne to the Young Master easily. So last year, they began to strictly prohibit local merchants from trading with Xizhou.
This not only caused great dissatisfaction among many nobles and ministers in Xixia, but also caused complaints from many businessmen in Xizhou.
Because trade with Xixia was one of the main reasons for Xizhou's prosperity, Empress Dowager Liang cut off the wealth of many Xizhou merchants. I also secretly sent people to fan the flames and put all the responsibility on Empress Dowager Liang and her brother.
Now that the time has gradually matured, the young master faction in their country needs the merchants on the border to resist and create public resentment. Only then can they put pressure on the Empress Dowager Liang in the court and use this matter to force the Empress Dowager Liang to hand over power. The merchants in Xizhou, We also hope to continue to maintain trade with Xixia.
Therefore, our first step is to provide support for their merchants to resist the Empress Dowager Liang's ban at the border. "
Zhong E frowned and said: "But this is only on your southern front. There are not many businessmen in Suizhou and other places who plan to resist Empress Dowager Liang."
Wang Shao asked: "Have no Xixia nobles contacted the generals recently?"
".That's quite a bit." Zhonge said nonchalantly.
"now it's right."
Wang Shao said: "Many businessmen in Xixia are backed by their ministers. They can't end it personally for the time being. They can only let the businessmen make trouble first, and then they will put pressure on the court. So as long as the southern front is successful, they will definitely get in touch with the generals and them. , causing trouble everywhere and putting pressure on Queen Mother Liang.
But we first defended our borders, and then secretly sent soldiers into the territory to assist them in fighting.
There is no way out for this kind of thing, and Empress Dowager Liang will never tolerate it, because if she compromises, it will be equivalent to returning power to the young master. And the faction of the Young Master of Xixia will definitely bite, so that we can slowly encroach on Xixia's territory and consume Xixia's strength. "
Zhong E and Zhe Jishi looked at each other and thought, what the Chief Justice said is indeed right, these literati are ruthless enough!
In fact, this kind of trick was often used by scholar-bureaucrats, but they were only used on their own emperors. This time they were used on neighboring countries.
These civil servants know best about the judgment of this situation.
Zhe Jizu said: "If Empress Dowager Liang orders the army to come to suppress it, if we don't send out the main force, I'm afraid it will be difficult to resist!"
Wang Shao said: "The border between Xixia and our dynasty is mostly mountainous. This is also the difficulty our army faces when attacking Xixia. If they send a large army, then we will run away. After they leave, we will come out to harass them. In short, They must not be allowed to close trade with Xizhou.
This can also cover up our ambitions. Therefore, when we cooperate with Xixia merchants, we must emphasize that we must ensure smooth trade and fight with each other. If they do not completely break up, if we use a large army to suppress the border, it will make them unite. .
But as long as they control trade with our country, their domestic power will continue to increase, which is something Empress Dowager Liang never wants to see. "
Zhang Fei said: "I would like to add that before getting orders from the officials, the main force on the western front will focus on defense. Only in this way can we avoid the intervention of the Liao people.
This is a protracted war. If we lose our composure, the initiative will be controlled by the Liao Kingdom, and they can ravage our country and Xixia at will.
Another point is to prevent you from being impeached by civilian officials. "
As he spoke, he suddenly said to Wang Shao: "Wang Xuanfu, I have no intention of offending."
Wang Shao smiled awkwardly, "I know."
Zhang Fei continued: "You must remember one thing. None of the civil and military officials of the dynasty, including all the prime ministers, know about this plan, and they will not agree to it. If you are impulsive, even if you go to the military court, It will also be very detrimental to you, because both the officials and I will abdicate our responsibilities."
Several generals were stunned for a moment.
Is it that straightforward?
A curse word floated silently in my mind.
Zhong Etan asked: "What should we do if something unexpected happens?"
Zhang Fei said: "It is impossible for a general to have an accident when he stands on his own city wall. Xixia has repeatedly invaded, but he has been beaten back by the general. Just keep this."
Zhe Jizu said cautiously: "But we are going to send troops into Xixia. We can't hide this from the prefects."
Zhang Fei said: "You don't have to worry about this. According to the plan, Xixia must have invaded first. You are just for defense. Everything will go according to plan. The officials will also give you support in the court. Also, the most critical thing in this war is What is important is intelligence, and the Security Department of the Song Dynasty will be fully responsible for intelligence work, so that you can know the more detailed information in Xixia as soon as possible, and there will be very few chances of misjudgment."
Zhong E and the others have already seen the methods of the Security Department of the Great Song Dynasty, and they are convinced by it.
In fact, the Security Department of the Song Dynasty did not have much contact with the capital on this front. Li Bao was in charge of everything. Wang Shao had already been deeply involved here before moving to the border.
After understanding the whole plan, Zhonge and the others did not do what they thought, even if they were asked to be the commander-in-chief, they did not dare. After all, the emperor had distanced himself from the relationship first. If he was not careful, he would become the scapegoat. Zhonge I have been fooled once before and I am aware of the methods of these literati.
Wang Shao must be followed.
It's up to you.
Therefore, Zhonge and the others also explained to Wang Shao the specific situation of Suizhou, Yanzhou, Fuzhou and other places. Wang Shao also made unified arrangements, who should be used, how to operate, and how to use the economic advantages of the Song Dynasty. and institutional advantages.
The few people talked all night long, and by the time Zhonge and the others came out of the house, it was already the morning of the next day.
"These literati talk about benevolence, justice and morality, but behind their backs they really kill without blood!"
Yao Si said with lingering fear.
How insidious.
Zhong E said: "We have to be extremely cautious this time. If something happens, the officials and the president of the court will distance themselves from each other."
Several people nodded in unison.
After the deployment in Yanzhou, Zhang Fei followed Wang Shao to Xizhou separately.
When he came to Xizhou, Zhang Fei no longer concealed his identity, but entered Xizhou openly as an inspector.
Since they came to inspect the public prosecutor's office, of course they first went to the local imperial court. When Lu Dajun and Fan Zhen saw Zhang Fei, they kept complaining.
Although Xizhou is very prosperous, the relationship between the imperial court, the procuratorate and Wang Shao is still tense.
Such as private salt, such as killing Jiang.
Fan Zhen recorded everything in the ledger, and it was impossible for Wang Shao to fool him like this.
It's just that they don't have a military court here, so they have no power to handle these cases, which makes them very depressed.
In the past, the prefects were able to control these generals, but the public prosecutors were relatively weak.
After listening to their complaints, Zhang Fei pretended to be surprised and said: "The officials ordered me to come here mainly to reward you two, because the officials have learned that Xizhou has developed very well, and you two are the ones who have contributed." No wonder, I never thought that you two would have such big complaints."
Fan Zhendao: "It's Wang Shao and the others who often ignore the law, enjoy success and do things without authorization."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "President Lu may not know, but Prosecutor Fan should know very well how I handled cases when I was the president of Hezhong Prefecture."
"Why did the Chief Justice mention this?" Fan Zhen asked curiously.
Zhang Fei said: "I just want to say that there were not no problems in Hezhong Mansion at that time. There were still many, many problems inside, and some people, I knew clearly that what they did was illegal, but I was not in a hurry to deal with these matters.
This is because the Public Security Bureau is different from the judicial system that has existed for thousands of years and is also different from everyone's habits. It requires constant adjustment and cannot be achieved overnight. The Public Security Law is not a panacea that will take effect immediately.
The situation in Xizhou is even more special, and you two still need more patience. "
Fan Zhendao: "We are not lacking in patience, we just want to know how to deal with these problems."
Zhang Fei said: "Report it truthfully."
Fan Zhendao: "We have reported the matter truthfully, but there has been no reply."
Zhang Fei said: "That means that the imperial court does not intend to hold them accountable."
Fan Zhen asked: "Isn't this considered cover-up?"
Zhang Fei said: "Maybe there is a suspicion of covering up, but it is not covering up Wang Shao, but covering up national interests. Why should a military court be established? In fact, it is to consider the overall situation and national interests. The Supreme Court did not give a verdict, or it was The Royal Court believed that it was in the national interest to do so, or it was considered that the judgment was not in the national interest.
After all, Wang Shao did not bully the people, take bribes, or bend the law for personal gain. This is enough to prove the success of the public prosecutor and the two men.
As for foreign affairs and war, you two only need to collect evidence and report it to the court. You are not allowed to intervene without authorization, because it involves national security. The court has arrangements made by the court, and these arrangements often do not go through the public prosecutor's office. But you two They must also perform their duties as public prosecutors, supervise all illegal matters, and then report them truthfully. "
Fan Zhen and Lu Da both looked at each other. Although they were still a little dissatisfied, Zhang Fei had already said so, so they had no choice but to give up.
After all, this kind of matter was originally supposed to be handled by the central government.
In fact, this is one of the purposes of Zhang Fei coming here. He is about to start taking action. There will definitely be many shady activities involved. He must give Fan Zhen and the others some explanation and take into account the national interests.
After talking with them, Zhang Fei rushed to Yunzhen Temple, which is the financial hub of Xizhou.
"You brat, you just tricked me into coming here and you don't care."
When Ma Tianhao saw Zhang Fei, he was surprised and happy, and his words became dirty.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I'm here to borrow Fourth Brother's help to go home."
Ma Tianhao was stunned and said, "Take me home?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "That's right! I also know that my fourth uncle has suffered a lot these years. Now the overall situation here has been decided. If my fourth uncle wants to go back, he can go back with me."
Ma Tianhao blinked and said, "The overall situation has been decided, but there are still many problems here."
"For example?"
"For example, the amount of money involved here is not small. If you are not careful, it will be a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars. If I were not here, Master Lu would be unable to do what he wants!"
Zhang Fei smiled without saying anything and looked at him.
Ma Tianhao said angrily: "I know I can't hide this from you, kid. Yes, I just like staying here and don't want to go back to the capital."
Zhang Fei asked: "Why?"
Ma Tianhao said: "It's so nice here, you are free and no one cares about you."
Here, he felt a little bit of the happiness of the capitalists.
Zhang Fei said: "But it may also become chaotic here."
Ma Tianhao said carelessly: "I'm not afraid of this either. I came out of Sanya. I also thought about serving the court before, but unfortunately I was persecuted by traitors."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "In that case, why not play something exciting?"
Ma Tianhao asked curiously: "What's so exciting?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "It's just a war that belongs to businessmen."
(End of chapter)
