"On the day of business, listen to your words and follow the advice. In the summer of Ningkuo District, you will be prosperous." [Book of Wei·Biography of Cui Hao]
No matter how Huang Wan thought about the deep meaning behind the emperor's move, and how Chen Ji calmly accepted this hot potato, after Chen Ji left, the emperor still stood in Diaotai Wu for a long time.
Sikong Zhao Wen read the military report carefully behind him. The military report was very brief, but the content was shocking. It was exactly what Huang Wan had guessed: "Yizhou has been restored." However, this military report only said that Yizhou was in peace.
Liu Yan, the prefect of the state, died of illness, and the Baishui, Jiange, and Jiameng passes were broken within a few days, but the specific circumstances were not detailed.
Zhao Wen breathed out slowly. In any case, Yizhou no longer needs to spend too much manpower, material resources, or even energy. After hearing the news, Han Sui of Liangzhou, with his cunning and shrewd personality, would not fight with him.
The imperial court is the enemy. But the imperial court can free up its hands and calmly deal with this increasingly severe drought, and even the situation in Guandong is gradually becoming unstable.
He was just about to think of words to congratulate the emperor on his good health, when he heard the emperor say leisurely: "The victory of Yizhou's recovery lies not in the battlefield, but in the curtain."
Zhao Wen was stunned for a moment, then said immediately: "Since ancient times, the top priority in marching and using troops has been to attack the heart. Now that you can draw strategies and achieve great success, it is clear that your Majesty has the talent and wisdom to use military tactics."
"It's not my fault. Duke Pei and Lord Xun, these people will be rewarded greatly when they return to the court." The emperor looked at the vast Cangchi, put his hands behind his back, and squinted his eyes under the sunlight.
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Zhao Wen asked for instructions: "Why don't you send this memorial to the Chengming Palace first and tell it to the world? Then let the ministers discuss their merits and achievements, and first draw up a reward for Your Majesty?"
"Didn't you say that we just captured Jiange and are now attacking Zhang Lu and Zhao Wei?" The emperor was calm, but he was not in a hurry to publicize the matter. He said casually: "This military report is just a hasty report. The truth is
Unknown, just to reassure me and invite rewards in advance. After two days when Yizhou is really settled, there will be a formal victory report, which will clearly explain the original situation of the battle and personal merits and demerits.
It’s not too late to discuss rewards.”
"Wei!" Seeing that the emperor was calm and indifferent, Zhao Wen felt really ashamed for himself. Since the emperor already had concerns in his mind, he was inconvenient to ask for instructions anymore, so he could only reply: "I ask for an edict.
Order, these military reports may be conveyed to the princes of Chengming Hall first, so that they can feel at ease. When the good news from the south comes frequently, I will wait for the announcement of the order."
"There is no need to hide this matter. If you want to spread it, just spread it, so as to mention it in the hearts of people who have been scorched by the sun." The emperor turned sideways and looked at Zhao Wen, and reminded him again: "Reward according to merit."
Let’s not decide in a hurry for now.”
Zhao Wen then leaned forward slightly and said, "I promise."
"How many of the local scholars in Yizhou do you think are worthy of use?"
Zhao Wen seemed to have just realized that he was too close to the emperor. He consciously bowed and took a small step back, and said cautiously: "Yizhou is my hometown, I dare not speak."
"What's this?" The emperor knew that he was cautious for some reason, and this coy posturing was also a procedure that they still had to follow between their monarchs and ministers. He said in a gentle tone, and his words were extremely generous: "Be a minister.
, don’t you hear the saying that ‘to promote talents, do not avoid relatives’? After the victory of Yizhou, the imperial court should send buses south to conquer the country, so as to recruit talents for its own use and appease the people of Shu. You are both a member of my family and a native of Shu.
In Yizhou, the powerful and famous people there are always well-known, but you are not allowed to worry about slander and fear of ridicule here!"
When it comes to this matter, Zhao Wen is no longer shy. After Yizhou returns to the imperial court, the scholars there will inevitably flock to the imperial court. By then, as one of the most prominent families in Yizhou, Zhao Wen, who holds the high position of the Three Dukes,
It is bound to become the core of the surrender and attachment of this group of Yizhou scholars. As a result, he, who was originally weak among many major forces, suddenly experienced a sudden expansion in strength, changes in strength, and an increase in status. What will follow will also be
Change other people's minds about him.
It didn't matter to Zhao Wen what other people thought. The only important thing was how the emperor would view his right and left hands suddenly becoming stronger.
Although nothing could be seen from the emperor's attitude, Zhao Wen still felt a little calm in his heart, and then said: "Guanghan Ren'an, this man is a scholar in Shu. He is the most benevolent and righteous, and his reputation is far and wide. He is a disciple of
Du Qiong, Du Wei, He Zong and others are all famous people in Shu and are quite famous. Now if they are seen and appointed by the imperial court, they will win the hearts of Yizhou."
"I also know Ren An's reputation!" The emperor said as if he was talking to himself: "I intend to let him serve as the Imperial Academy's sacrificial wine."
Zhao Wen was startled and said subconsciously: "Isn't this post recommended by Taichang?"
"I never said that." The emperor smiled contemptuously. He turned his whole body around, with his back to the sun, and his whole face was covered in shadow: "I only said that a new Imperial College would be established, and the post of sacrificial wine would be
It needs to be discussed separately. With such an important position as the Imperial College, how can I easily entrust it to others? Only by leaving it to your care can I feel at ease."
It seems that the emperor's attitude towards Shu Shi has not changed because he is about to enter the court. Zhao Wen thought of this. For many days, he was both happy about the increase in power and worried about being tabooed.
, suddenly melted like ice and snow, dissipating all worries, leaving only full of joy: "I thank your Majesty for your support. How can I receive such a special treatment with my humble body? I must devote all my wisdom and loyalty to repay it with my heart and soul."
After finishing speaking, he hesitated and said: "It's just that Ren An has never been interested in fame and fortune. When Emperor Xiaoling was Emperor Xiaoling, he repeatedly got off the bus to conquer the land, but he repeatedly complained that he was ill. I am worried that this will delay your majesty's important events."
"Whether this person comes or not depends on your reputation in Shu." The emperor took a few steps forward. Zhao Wen immediately stepped aside. The emperor walked outside the Diaoyutai and said: "He
It doesn't matter if you don't come, there are many great Confucian scholars in the court, so just look for others."
The difference was so huge that Zhao Wen couldn't bear to give up this benefit. He gritted his teeth and secretly swore in his heart that he would invite Ren An out no matter what.
He followed behind the emperor, opened the curtain for him, and stepped out of the fishing platform.
As soon as the emperor came out, a tree fell down on his head, covering his head like two canopies, providing a shade. The emperor walked slowly to stand next to the chengyu, and told Zhao Wen: "Liu Bei is barely worthy of a big use.
It's just that this famous weapon of the imperial court cannot be given to each other privately. He can't hold the position of Xuzhou Mu, otherwise what will happen in the future? Let him be the governor, and then pass the edict to Tian Chou, let him concurrently serve as the Prime Minister of Pei State as the captain of the Yue Cavalry School.
, to attack Shu Zhongying, the Prime Minister of Pei appointed by Yuan Shu, to threaten Yuan Shu's flanks and to support Xuzhou."
"I promise." Zhao Wen stood beside the car and said respectfully. He had just agreed to let the people from Chengming Palace summon Jian Yong tomorrow. It seems that he was just asking about the situation. The emperor has always been arbitrary in everything, and this kind of military affairs is important.
, except for Xun You, Jia Xu and others, he rarely asked Ma Rixi and others for their opinions, and Zhao Wen was already used to it.
The emperor nodded, then boarded the chariot, intending to go back to the announcement room in the front hall. Halfway through the carriage, he met the visitor Ling Li Jian who came from nowhere. He stopped the chariot and knelt down.
He said by the way: "The eldest princess has come to the palace."