"Even if Wang Deyong can play a big role, there are only less than 10,000 soldiers in the Inspection Department. How much role can such a small number of people play in the war?"
After saying this, Liu E turned her eyes and looked at Zhending Mansion on the map.
Now the magistrate of Zhending Mansion is Qian Weiji. Is he capable of guarding Zhending Mansion well?
Qian Weiji was the youngest son of King Qian Chu of Wuyue, that is, the younger brother of Qian Weiyan. Compared with his elder brother Qian Weiyan, Qian Weiji was much inferior.
He was an official who relied on his help. The reason why he was able to serve as the magistrate of Zhending Prefecture was not because of his outstanding talents.
Just because of political correctness.
Or gold plating.
Qian Weiji was transferred to the magistrate of Zhending Prefecture in the fifth year of Tianxi reign (1021). This appointment was actually promoted by Qian Weiyan.
At that time, the relationship between Song and Liao was far less tense than it is now, and the border areas were peaceful.
As an important town on Hebei Road, Zhending Mansion is a good place for gold plating. According to Qian Weiyan's original plan, I went to Zhending Mansion for gold plating first.
Then go to Dingzhou.
Finally, Qian Weiyan found another opportunity to transfer his younger brother back to the capital.
But plans can't keep up with changes.
Who would have thought that in just two years, earth-shaking changes would have taken place in the court.
Qian Weiyan himself was demoted from the capital, and his younger brother Qian Weiji's plans were of course empty talk.
Regarding whether Qian Weiji was qualified for the important task of garrisoning, apart from Qian Weiyan, no one knew better than Liu E.
She and Qian Weiyan were originally in-laws, and it was entirely her initiative that allowed Qian Weiji to go to Zhending Mansion.
After all, Qian Weiji is one of his own.
At the end of Tianxi, Zhenzong's health was deteriorating, and the power of the government had fallen into Liu E's hands. Which leader who takes office would not insert a few of his own people?
Although she knew Qian Weiji was incapable, sometimes personal ability was not the first factor in promotion.
Factions are!
"Are you worried about the situation in the two states?"
Compared with Bazhou, Baozhou (Baoding), Guangxinjun and other places, Zhendingfu and Dingzhou are located relatively behind.
Among them, the location of Zhending Mansion is probably northwest of today's Shijiazhuang.
Therefore, seeing Liu E's eyes falling on the lower left side of the map, Li Jie immediately guessed where she was looking.
In addition, although Zhendingfu and Dingzhou are also important towns, they are not the first line of defense between Song and Liao.
"I'm definitely a little worried."
Liu E smiled helplessly. When it came to poetry, Qian Weiji was a bit talented, and he also had the title of thesis, but when it came to military affairs, he was probably not even as good as Zhao Kuo.
To be precise, comparing him with Zhao Kuo is inevitably suspected of insulting Zhao Kuo.
"If the eldest lady is worried, just move Qian Weiji to another place. Counting the days, he will soon reach the end of his term."
"That's fine."
Liu E actually knew that the reason why the officials did not transfer Qian Weiji directly was because of her face.
"But, who should we send?"
"How is Prince Consort Wang Yiyong doing?"
Wang Yiyong was the grandson of Wang Pu, the prime minister of the early Song Dynasty, and was also the son-in-law of Taizong. During the Xianping period, Wang Yiyong married the eldest princess of Yong State.
He was able to marry the eldest princess of the Yong Kingdom because of his grandfather's legacy.
Wang Pu successively served as Zhou Taizu, Zhou Shizong, Zhou Gongdi, and Song Taizu for two generations and four dynasties, and all of them served as prime ministers.
As we all know, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty was not right in his position. When faced with such patriotic families as the Wang family, of course, the main purpose was to win over him.
Is there any better way than marriage?
Song Zhenzong didn't think of it anyway, so he married his sister to Wang Pu's grandson Wang Yiyong in order to win over the Wang family and the faction behind it.
In addition, although Wang Yiyong's ancestors came from a civil servant family, after he became the Prince Consort, his resume was dominated by military ministers.
I have to say that this was also deliberately arranged by Song Zhenzong.
In an environment that values civility over military affairs, even though the connections behind the Wang family cannot be underestimated, once the family changes from a civil servant family to a military minister family.
The future of the Wang family is basically decided.
"Wang Yiyong?"
Liu E was a little surprised when she heard this name from Li Jie, but after thinking about it carefully, it made sense.
Thinking about it, Sixth Brother probably heard about Wang Yiyong from the eldest princess of the country of Hebei.
Wang Yiyong's wife, the eldest princess of Yong State, actually died early in the first year of Jingde (1004).
But the death of the eldest princess of the Yong Kingdom does not mean that he has lost the label of Prince Consort.
Even though his wife died, he was still a relative of the emperor.
The eldest princess of Hebei and the eldest princess of Yong are biological sisters. Even if the elder sister dies, the two families still have contact.
"Isn't Captain Wang a bit inappropriate?"
Liu E knew a little bit about Zhenzong's plans for the Wang family, so she was worried that Wang Yiyong would be resentful.
After all, it is easy to change from a civil servant to a military minister, but it is even more difficult to change from a military minister to a civil servant.
"Wang Duwei is an official abroad and has served mostly in the military. There is nothing inappropriate about him going to Zhending Mansion now."
While talking, Li Jie had a different attitude in his heart.
Liu E still had reservations.
The eldest princess of the country of Hebei once vaguely mentioned that Wang Yiyong was actually Liu E's man.
Li Jie was actually not particularly surprised when he learned about this.
In the original history, how did the powerful minister Cao Yongli fall?
Because someone reported his nephew Cao Ru for rebellion!
At that time, the person who asked the court to punish Cao Rui was none other than Wang Yiyong.
And after Cao Li's fall, Wang Yiyong was immediately promoted.
Looking at this matter, the key to Cao Cao's downfall was Cao Ru's rebellion.
But who is Cao Rui?
A dandy, what capital does he have to rebel?
In fact, Cao Rui just made a drunken gaffe.
Generally speaking, for matters like this, the court would not punish the offender, or would not severely punish him. At most, he would reduce his rank by a few ranks, or fine him a copper or a salary.
A slip of the tongue while drunk not only landed Cao Rui in jail, but also caused Cao Yong to be dismissed as Privy Councilor.
Such "official affairs" would never have happened without Liu E's instructions.
After this case, all the officials who participated in the Cao Rui case were basically promoted. This can also prove that Liu E is definitely the mastermind.
"Since the official family prefers Wang Duwei, then let Wang Duwei become the German army."
Here, Liu E still used a little trick. She replaced "zhizhenzhou" with "zhichengdejun".
During the Song Dynasty, some local state capitals, especially those in border areas, usually had military personnel.
The Chengde Army was the military force in the Zhendingfu area. Liu E replaced Wang Yiyong's dispatch with the word "Zhichengde Army" to remind Wang Yiyong that this term was still the Zhicheng Dejun.
Make no mistake!
At this time, Liu Maoqin stepped into the hall cautiously and reminded in a low voice.
"The officials, the eldest lady, and the two ministers have arrived outside the palace and are waiting outside now."
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