In the Imperial Study Room, Zhao Gou smiled and waved his hands and said, "General Chen, without paying any courtesy, please give me a seat!"
A eunuch brought an embroidered pier and placed it next to Chen Qing. Chen Qing bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
He sat down and Zhao Gou asked with a curious smile: "General Chen is very young! In what year was he born?"
Of course, Chen Qing couldn't say that he was born in 1996. He was already prepared and said quickly: "I was born in the first year of Daguan."
"Which month?" Zhao Gou continued to ask with a smile.
"Hongzhi was born in June."
Zhao Gou laughed, "Aiqing is only one month younger than me."
Chen Qing also laughed dryly, but the eunuchs next to him were very surprised. It seemed that it was the first time that the official mentioned his birth time in front of the ministers.
Zhao Gou changed the topic back again and said with a faint smile: "Actually, Xianggong Fan still doesn't understand military affairs. After the night sneak attack failed, he basically retreated immediately. The injured soldiers became lambs to be slaughtered. The very few counterattacks were also special.
The situation is almost negligible. In fact, you could have brought the injured bandits back to the city for treatment, but you executed them all. I don’t mean to blame General Chen, but I want to know what you think.
Might as well tell the truth."
Chen Qing pondered for a moment and said, "I would like to tell your majesty something, and your majesty might be able to understand it."
"You say it, I listen."
"In Dawang Village, Chun'an County, there were two people of the same clan, one named Jia Shude and the other named Jia Luer. When Fang La rebelled, Jia Shude participated in the rebellion and became a leader, but Jia Luer's father refused to live or die.
He rebelled and was killed by Fang La. Two of his three sons were also killed, leaving only Jia Luer, a teenager, who hid in the mountains and escaped.
Later, Fang La's rebellion was put down, and Jia Shude was released and returned to his hometown. Not long after, he became prosperous, bought hundreds of acres of farmland, and became a local gentry. However, Jia Luer's family was ruined and he became a tenant farmer to Jia Shude."
"Isn't this Jia Shude's money coming from the right source?" Zhao Gou interjected and asked.
Chen Qing nodded, "He was arrested by a humble official because he donated two hundred shi of grain to Zhang Kui. The humble officer interrogated him. He admitted that he made his fortune by participating in Fang La's robbery of Hangzhou. He grabbed a lot of gold and silver and hid a fish.
In the pond, after the war, he fished back the gold and silver, and then he became rich."
"go on!"
"Your Majesty, here's the problem. After Zhang Kui returned to Muzhou, Jia Lu'er enthusiastically signed up to join the bandits. He was very active and became a leader under Zhang Kui. After taking a humble position, he interrogated Jia Lu'er as to why he wanted to join the bandits.
Tell me, because Jia Shude became rich after becoming a bandit, and then nothing happened. He refused to be a bandit but was poor. He felt unfair. Your Majesty, this is why I want to kill these bandits. I want to scare those who are lucky.
People, you have to tell them that being a bandit will not end well."
Zhao Gou nodded slowly, "I understand what you mean."
"Your Majesty, I originally wanted to tell Xianggong Fan today that to suppress the banditry, we must use both grace and force. We must have gentleness and comfort, but we must also have thunderbolt methods. The bandit must pay the price, even if he has no lives on his hands for the time being, as long as he
After being a bandit for a day, he must be punished for this choice. This time, more than a thousand bandits were released from humble duty, but they all had to serve the government for three years without pay. This is the price they paid for being bandits."
Zhao Gou smiled happily and said, "I will tell Xianggong Fan for you!"
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!"
"I very much support your idea. To defeat the bandits, we must use both kindness and power. Only by resorting to thunderbolt methods can we show our bodhisattva heart. However, I appreciate your achievements in the northwest even more. From now on, I will make an exception and promote you to the commander of the Western Army to establish Qinzhou.
In the military department, I will be appointed as a minister and rewarded with three thousand taels of silver!"
Chen Qing suddenly remembered something and said quickly: "Beizhi seized the Dingyuan Bow from Wanyan Lou's family. It was only later that Beizhi found out that it belonged to the Supreme Emperor. Please atone for your sins!"
Xu Ning told Chen Qing that the Dingyuan Bow was not a collection of the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji, but the bow he used himself. Although he could not draw the Dingyuan Bow, every time he went hunting, there would be guards carrying this bow for him.
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This is a hidden danger, and Chen Qing must take this opportunity to eliminate it.
Zhao Gou hesitated for a moment. Logically speaking, it was not appropriate to give his father's weapons to his ministers, but considering that his father's Zhanlu Sword had been returned to him, a bow was not a big problem.
Zhao Gou then smiled and said: "I will officially give you the Dingyuan Bow on behalf of my father as a reward for killing Wanyan Lou's family. I hope you will use it to defend the Song Dynasty!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's instructions!"
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After Chen Qing completed various promotion procedures in the Ministry of Personnel and the Privy Council, it was already afternoon when he returned to the military camp.
Chen Qing stared at a piece of calligraphy on the table in a daze. This was a piece of calligraphy given to him by Emperor Zhao Gou. It contained eight characters: "Be loyal to the emperor, love the country, and recover the mountains and rivers."
A wry smile appeared on Chen Qing's lips. I'm afraid the word 'loyalty to the king' is what Zhao Gou really wanted to express!
The camp door opened with a bang, and Hu Yantong and Zheng Ping rushed in like a gust of wind.
"Old Chen, you are so unkind. It was obviously you who killed Wanyan Loushi, but you still kept it from me!"
Although he complained on his lips, the admiration in Hu Yantong's eyes made Chen Qing almost unable to bear it.
"Old Chen, I heard that you have been promoted?"
Zheng Ping also looked excited and said: "Hu Yan said that you have been promoted to commander, is it true?"
"What's so exciting about this!"
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said: "I was a general in command before. I performed meritoriously at Jianxiao Pass. The emperor made an exception and promoted me to commander. Isn't it what I deserve? Besides, you also want to be promoted!"
"That's right, you deserve it in the first place. Do you want to go back and stop studying this useless martial arts?"
Chen Qing shook his head, "Of course you have to study martial arts. I can't make exceptions for promotions every time! I'm not qualified enough, but with my reputation in martial arts, it's natural for me to be promoted in the future."
"Then you're going to Qinzhou?"
Chen Qing laughed and said, "Qinzhou is still in the hands of Jin Bing. The emperor just drew a cake. If you want to eat this cake, you have to make the dough yourself. Let's go! I'll treat you to a drink and call Liu Qiong."
And Xiao Yi."
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Naturally, Chen Qing was still entertaining guests at the Hukou Restaurant. Today he received three months' salary by the way, which made him a lot more comfortable. Soon the reward from the Privy Council would come out, and he would receive another military reward. This is not counting the official Zhao.
The reward was given to him.
Today is indeed a happy day. Not only did he defeat Fan Zongyin's impeachment in the court, but he also gained the emperor's favor and was promoted to commander. Everyone is happy for Chen Qing.
Zhao Xiaoyi rushed to fill everyone's glasses with wine. Chen Qing stood up and raised his glass with a smile: "Thank you everyone for your help and toast to our victory!"
"cheers!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp. Now Liu Qiong grabbed the jug and poured wine for everyone.
"Old Chen, is there any news from the Privy Council?" Zheng Ping asked with a smile.
This is also a matter of common concern to everyone, and all four pairs of eyes are looking at Chen Qing.
Chen Qing smiled and said: "After today's court meeting, I went to the Privy Council again. Governor Li said that the rewards for our bandit suppression will come out in the next two days. I have no chance of promotion, but each of you will be promoted.
The reward is quite large, and all soldiers have a share. Soldiers who died in battle can receive double pensions, and the Privy Council is also generous this time."
Everyone cheered together, and Zhao Xiaoyi asked anxiously: "Then what kind of official will I be?"
"I, Nan Zheng, have seen the previous list of rewards for the Xuanfu Envoy. Lao Zheng was previously granted the title of Preparatory General. His rank was from the eighth rank Bingjie Lang. You are one level lower than him. You were granted the title of Dutou. Your rank was the ninth rank Zhongxun.
Lang, this time the bandit suppression has been upgraded to another level, Lao Zheng is Congyi Lang, and you are Bingjie Lang."
Zhao Xiaoyi drank the wine in the glass and said excitedly: "I didn't expect that I would become an official!"
At this time, Hu Yantong said bitterly: "That Wang Bo, do you want to deal with him?"
Chen Qing said calmly: "You don't have to deliberately deal with a villain like him. As long as the opportunity comes, I will definitely give him a lesson that he will never forget. As for now, Wang Huan will deal with him for us without us taking action."
"Has Wang Huan been dismissed from office?"
Chen Qing nodded, "The officials acted quickly and dismissed him from office this afternoon.
"Then Wang Bo has to endure it!" Hu Yantong couldn't help laughing.
Chen Qing asked Hu Yantong again: "What is the title of Zhengshi Lang, and what kind of official is the military commander of Qinzhou?"
As soon as he finished speaking, someone at the door laughed and said, "I'll answer this question for you!"
Everyone turned around and saw a middle-aged man walking in from the door. He was about forty years old. He was tall and fat. His eyes were particularly flexible and he looked very shrewd.
Hu Yantong was stunned, and quickly stood up and said: "Third uncle, why are you here?"
"What are you talking about? Shouldn't your fat third uncle be here?"
Hu Yantong quickly introduced to Chen Qing and others: "This is my third uncle Hu Yan Zhengyan. All our family's business is managed by him."
Chen Qing and everyone hurriedly greeted him, and Hu Yantong introduced Chen Qing and others to his third uncle. Hu Yanzhengyan said with a smile: "I know General Chen. The news of today's morning meeting has been spread in Lin'an City. It is the first time that Mr. San Zhao was caught.
After being beaten to such a disgrace, General Chen will be feared for his future life!"
"Uncle Huyan, please take a seat!"
Huyan Zhengyan was the third son of the Huyan family, and he had a false position as a Jianzhou league coach. He was actually a businessman, and he was very successful in the shopping mall. Although he was not in the officialdom, he knew the affairs of the officialdom well.
Huyan Zhengyan sat down and said to Chen Qing with a smile: "Zhengshilang is the highest level of Langguan. Above it is the seventh-grade Wuyi doctor. In fact, if General Chen has made him a commander, then he should be the doctor level.
Maybe it's because you are still studying martial arts that I haven't given you a breakthrough.
In addition, the military establishment of Qinzhou is also called the establishment of military envoys in Qinzhou. In fact, it is to manage Qinzhou. The military and political power of Qinzhou is in your hands. Of course, Qinzhou is currently in the hands of the Jin people, so this establishment of Qinzhou
The military is still empty-handed. When Qinzhou is recaptured in the future, you can take up the post."
Just as he was talking, a tall and thin man came in from the door and said, "Dr. Huyan, please think about it again!"
Huyan Zhengyan flatly refused, "I told you, it's impossible, you go find someone else to cooperate!"