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Chapter 553: Never shake hands with Xixia and make peace (second update)
Chapter 562

On that day, Zhao Xu first went to the Taimiao to worship. Of course, after the Xixia prisoners of war arrived, there would naturally be a prisoner offering ceremony, and then they would naturally worship the Taimiao again.

With such a victory, the people of Song Dynasty couldn't help but be overjoyed. Moreover, for Zhao Xu, this was definitely the most beautiful and dreamy gift for his wedding.

Next, it is natural that there should be a reward for meritorious deeds. Needless to say, Su Dongpo should pay homage to the first-rank doctor Guanglu when discussing his merits.Han Zhongyan also added Dr. Zijin Guanglu on the left, and Zhang Yi, an old driver who had been in Shaanxi for a long time, added Dr. Yinqing Guanglu on the right.

As for the military commanders, everyone was rewarded as well, but for Wang Yang's reward, the ministers arguing about merit really made a fuss.

The important officials of the old party looked at Wang Yang's meritorious deeds and felt deeply pained. He was not easy to dismiss like the other military supervisor Ma Shang. Ma Shang was an eunuch in the palace and had his own reward system.

But Wang Yang is different. He is a civil servant. The most important thing is that the Song Dynasty was able to win this big victory because of his advice and suggestions, and he even went to the battle in person to block the Empress Dowager Xiaoliang and Wei Wei with the soldiers. Mingdang is the way to go for others.

After that, his servants, Xu Zhao, and others captured Empress Xiao Liang.Even if other people can take the credit away from Wang Yang, the problem is that no one can stand up and think that the person who deserves the most credit for this victory is not Wang Yang.

Who dares to say that, uh...the Empress Dowager and His Majesty will not be able to pass.However, if you give that guy too much, it will really make this group of old party officials very reluctant.

Wang Yang has already been knighted. In the end, he only considered this aspect and gave Wang Yang the position of marquis. However, in terms of his official position, this guy is the military commander. If he is promoted further, what if? After he wins and returns to court, the emperor will give him another promotion.

The thought of such a possibility made everyone feel pain, because based on their knowledge, it was clear that this Wang Wushan was not only regarded as the pillar of the country by His Majesty, but more importantly, he was also very popular with His Majesty. Empress Dowager's trust.

The Empress Dowager is the big backer of the old party, and His Majesty is a die-hard reformist, but this guy can actually be able to play like a fish in water between the two big shots.If things go on like this, in the future, regardless of whether it is the old party, or those new party officials who are still counting ants in remote areas, they will certainly not want to see such a situation.

In the office, one person counts the short, and the two count the long. A group of old party bosses have been thinking hard for a long time, but they really can't figure out the trick. On the contrary, Zhao Tingzhi, who was forced to resign because of Wang Yang, is like a chicken blood. They are there to make suggestions.

In the past, Zhao Tingzi was within the circle of the old party and was valued by everyone for his clever mind and slippery tongue.Today, even though he has become an idle person, many people still think of this former colleague with superhuman intelligence when they encounter difficulties.

Hearing Zhu Guangting, Liu Anshi and others who came to visit chattering for a long time, Zhao Tingzhi, who squinted and flickered his eyes, spoke slowly while stroking his well-groomed long beard.

"Actually, it's not impossible. It's just that if you want the fish to take the bait and the others to have nothing to say, you must throw enough bait, otherwise..."

Hearing what Zhao Tingzhi said, Jia Yi, who had just picked up the wine, put the glass back on the table, and his inquiring eyes fell on Zhao Tingzhi's face. "Could it be that brother Ting has already thought of a way?"

"Well, there is indeed a way, but the problem is that the important thing in this matter is not the way, but whether you are willing to throw the bait." Zhao Tingzhi said with a smile, looking like an old fox eating chicken.

"Seeing that you really have a solution, let me tell you what your solution is. As for the bait, since it is a bait, then why not be reluctant." Zhu Guangting stroked his long beard and smiled.

"According to what was said in the battle report, this battle has hurt Xixia. However, Xixia is still there. Although his strength has suffered a certain setback, with the temper of those barbarians, will they retaliate?"

"What's more, Xixia has always been friendly with Beiliao. After this battle, they will definitely ask Beiliao for help. Maybe our Shaanxi Road will not have the chance of long-term peace and stability, and may even be caught in the flames of war because of this. middle……"

Hearing Zhao Tingzhi's analysis, the eyes of the old party bosses present all lit up. Damn, it really is an old driver, and he is worthy of the old party's think tank. Listening to him being so foolish, oh no, listening to him so carefully After analysis, I think it makes sense.

"That's right, Brother Zhao thinks that Bei Liao will definitely not just watch Xixia being beaten to a pulp by our Song Dynasty, and will definitely help it. Maybe the reinforcements from Bei Liao to aid Xixia are already on the way at this moment."

"Ah... the people of Shanxi Road in the Song Dynasty, I am afraid that they will suffer hardships and suffer disasters again." Liu Anshi said with a look of compassion, as if he was the only one in the world who worried about the country and the people the most.

Seeing this guy's disgustingly hypocritical expression, the others, instead of feeling the slightest discomfort, took it for granted. "Yes, yes, alas, once the army is raised, the people will suffer."

Jia Yi stroked his short beard, smacked his mouth and said. "No, let's take this opportunity to shake hands with Xixia to make peace? For the sake of my Song Dynasty's foundation for more than a hundred years, and not to displace the people..."

After hearing Jia Yi's words, several other old party officials nodded subconsciously, deeply agreeing with it.In their subconscious mind, it would be better not to fight.

If there is no war, then Da Song will invest more wealth in other places, so that officials like them will have the opportunity to reach out.

Once a war breaks out, the weight of those generals in the government will increase, and the country's tax expenditures will be diverted to the military, making it difficult for them to make money.

Seeing the appearance of these guys, Zhao Tingzhi, as a former colleague, could not help but understand what these guys were thinking.

But the problem is that now that he has become an official, it is not his turn to make money. The important thing is that this guy Wang Wushan, Zhao Tingzhi really wants to eat his flesh and sleep on his skin, how can he look at that guy? If you have another chance, jump back to the middle of the court and continue jumping up and down.

"...Master Jia, this must not be the case. Although Zhao knows that Master Jia is worried about the country of the Song Dynasty, but at present, if we really negotiate peace with Xixia, how can we justifiably prevent Xuexi Shi from being able to do so?" Returning to the court, how can Wang Wushan be placed on the border so that he cannot enter the central area and disturb the thoughts of the empress and His Majesty?"

Zhao Tingzhi's words finally woke up the hypocrites.That's right, if Da Song and Xixia put down their weapons and shake hands to make peace...

In an instant, I seemed to see Su Dongpo and Wang Wushan, the young and old, approaching here with a playful smile, and a chill suddenly arose in my heart.

(End of this chapter)