Empress Fu pondered for a moment and said: "I think Zuo Shiyi's advice is very reasonable. The Zhao family and his son have served in the Forbidden Army for many years. Whether they are in the Imperial Guards Division or the Palace Front Division, they all have deep connections."
"Just as your Majesty said, the various bad habits of the old military ministers will only harm the interests of the imperial court. Although Zhao Kuangyin does not have the rebelliousness of a military general, he still believes in the way to survive in troubled times. He invites friends and companions, and supports and helps each other."
"At the same time, this man is also a heroic and righteous man, and his martial arts skills are unparalleled in the world. He is deeply admired and admired by everyone in the army."
"It's popular, Zuo Shiyi's description is quite appropriate."
"I think they may not have ambitions, but if this trend doesn't change, it will be detrimental to me, Da Zhou."
Guo Rong said with a smile: "The queen has such knowledge, so it is good. But has the queen ever thought about why I promoted Zhao Kuangyin so highly when I knew clearly that the Zhao family and his son had bad martial arts habits? I really think that I have no regard for their father and son's personal connections.
Don’t know anything?”
Empress Fu also felt strange that Yang Huizhi saw the problem. She also saw the problem. How could her husband not see it?
Guo Rong took a look at his own skinny hands and said, "Don't look at the emperor as he is so high and mighty, turning his hands into clouds and turning his hands into rain. Many times, the emperor has to look at other people's faces and act, more than once."
"Queen, please don't believe it. If Zhang Yongde was not on my side in the battle of Gaoping, I would not dare to chop off the heads of Fan Aineng, He Hui and more than 70 generals. Without the support of Li Chongjin, I would not dare to force the greedy Zuo
General Meng Hanqing committed suicide."
"Not to mention the soldiers and generals of Jiedushi, even the generals of the Forbidden Army, there are many people who are looking forward to my death."
"Why?"
He asked and answered himself: "I blocked their way! What were they like before?"
"If you want a woman, just grab it. If you want wealth, just grab it. You just walk sideways on the street..."
"And now?"
"If you bully a common person or be greedy for a small amount of money, you have to be afraid of falling into the hands of the Kaifeng government. You will become the second Meng Hanqing and the second Wang Jixun."
"Can they not hate me? Can they not want me to die?"
"It's just that they only dare to think about it. Because Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde were left to me by my father, they control their head, body, and feet. Even if they have other thoughts, what can they do?"
Queen Fu nodded silently and said: "I understand, Zhao Kuangyin is the new head..."
Guo Rong smiled slightly and said: "You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to do things one by one. The tyranny of the military officials and the bad habits of the military officials have been there for too many years. If you want to cure it immediately, giving strong medicine will not work, and you will only fall into the same situation as the previous dynasty.
"
"Didn't Liu Chengyou in the previous dynasty just couldn't wait to kill the powerful officials and lost the world?"
"Besides, even if it's a lucky deal and I kill all the domineering generals one by one, who will conquer the world for me?"
"The father and son of the Zhao family are well-connected and popular. Relying on Zhao Kuangyin can calm the hearts of the old military officials. Luo Youdu's military exploits are shining brightly, and no one in the army is dissatisfied. But I ordered Luo Youdu to be directly transferred to the Palace Front Division, and the Guards and Military Division will be the Palace Commander.
, as the commander of the cavalry and infantry forces, you can see if those veteran generals are making trouble."
"It's one thing if they obey, but it's another thing if their interests are affected."
"This is also the reason why I established the Imperial Camp Division. I want to create a new world. Instead of going to the Palace Division, I will use the Guards and Military Division to grab profits."
"Luo Youdu was born as a scholar and has a far-sighted vision. He is very repulsive to the bad habits of the old military officials, which is good. My original plan was to reuse the Imperial Camp Division and lift it up to overtake the Palace Division and the bodyguards. Pro-Military Division."
"The Imperial Camp Division does not have the bad habits of the old military ministers. Its rise will also stimulate the Palace Division and the Guards and Military Division to follow suit."
"Even if there are stubborn old men who are unwilling to change, and with the stronger Yuyingsi in hand, and Zhao Kuangyin and Han Tong suppressing them, it's not too late to use strong medicine."
"such a pity!"
Guo Rong sighed, thinking about his ambition of "expanding the world in ten years, raising the people in ten years, and bringing peace in ten years". He couldn't help feeling that things in the world are impermanent.
Empress Fu said: "I understand! Your Majesty cannot move Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde and Zhao Kuangyin who are more threatening. Once he moves, there will be no general who can control the situation, and the morale of the army will be in chaos."
Guo Rong said with a smile: "That's it. Yang Zuo Shiyi saw Zhao Kuangyin's potential threat, and he was indeed kind. But literati like them are too naive and think about things too simply. He only saw Zhao Kuangyin's potential threat, but he didn't Don’t think about what would happen without Zhao Kuangyin at this time."
"And..." He paused and said, "Zhao Kuangyin is the only person who can restrain Luo Youdu. Not only does he need to come up, he must also be reused."
Queen Fu changed color slightly and looked frightened.
Guo Rong pondered for a moment and said: "Luo Youdu is the best choice for literary and military strategy in the world. If we can regain Yanyou's hometown this time, my great Zhou Dynasty will not only show his virtue, but also add the few years of my father's reign. , and his achievements are unparalleled by anyone."
"I have the kindness to support him. I can be sure that he will not let me down, and I am also sure that I can control him."
"But... I can't guarantee that he can treat Si Lang as he treats me... not just him, but also Zhao Kuangyin and Han Tong!"
Guo Rong's face looked a little bitter.
The greatest tragedy of this era is the loss of moral ethics.
Guo Rong thought about whether he could be like Emperor Zhaolie of the Han Dynasty and entrust the power of life, death and abolishment to one person.
He believed that if he were in the same era and in the same situation as Liu Bei, he would have the same courage.
But living in this chaotic era, he really didn't dare to overcome the worldly ways that were taken for granted.
Queen Fu could also feel her husband's helplessness and grabbed his hand.
Guo Rong continued with a smile: "Don't pay too much attention to this statement. It is just a check and balance. It is a necessary means for those in power. It does not mean that they are really rebellious."
"That said, I just want to warn the Queen not to act emotionally."
"Luo Youdu is your brother-in-law. With this relationship, you can reuse him. But you can't overdo it, let alone be on guard."
"Zhao Kuangyin is the best choice."
Queen Fu felt the helplessness of the superior, nodded and said: "I understand."
On the same day, Guo Rong issued the appointment letter, and Zhao Kuangyin, the commander of the front department, was promoted to the inspection of the front department, and was added to the post of Grand Tutor of the inspection school, replacing Zhang Yongde to take over the front department.
The news reached the front office.
The officials in front of the palace were all happy.
Not only the original confidant of Zhao Kuangyin, but also the confidant of Zhang Yongde.
Just as Guo Rong was worried, after the front office officials eliminated the option of Zhang Yongde, no one except Zhao Kuangyin could take over this inspected position.
Zhao Kuangyin's rise to power can give a lot of people peace of mind.
However, Zhao Kuangyin himself was not too happy.
It was certainly a great thing to get his wish, but this good news came together with the news that Luo Youdu had defeated the Khitan and was about to regain Yanyou's hometown, which made people a little bit uncomfortable.