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Chapter 952 If you report this matter to the court, there will be trouble (first update)
Chapter 961

Beiliao, who had failed to mobilize the troops, was furious and annexed all the eastern territories of the Xixia Kingdom when they retreated.

And this war, which lasted for one year and eight months, finally ended with Xixia's heavy losses.The northeastern region of Xixia was completely controlled by the Liao Kingdom.

And the land of three states on the south bank of the Wuding River became the fruit of the victory of the Song Dynasty.

This can be regarded as the most successful battle since the alliance between the Song Dynasty and Tanyuan.Today's Xixia, at least within ten years, is not a cause for concern.

Although Beiliao occupies a large area of ​​territory in the northeast of Xixia, and also established a River East Road.However, the main control power of Beiliao will not be placed in this wild land in the northwest.

With the current corruption and depravity of Beiliao, it may not be long before the rise of alien races in the north will make Beiliao decline even more. At that time, it will be an excellent opportunity for the Song Dynasty, which is now full of fighting spirit and vitality.

As long as Da Song can work hard, handle internal affairs well, avoid internal worries, and wait for time, then the master of this world will definitely be Da Song.

The celebration banquet lasted from noon until late at night, and then the music came to an end.And Wang Yang, an old driver with a lot of alcohol, finally got drunk today.

Hardly a single official who was still conscious was able to stand on the scene.

The morning meeting the next day was naturally cancelled. Fortunately, Su Dongpo, who was also suffering from a hangover and had a headache, decided to let everyone have a good rest for two days, and he also had to have a good rest after being under pressure for a long time. , It also makes the old driver in his 50s very difficult these days.

Fortunately, not only survived, but also achieved a perfect ending. This is the most gratifying thing for Su Dongpo.

"Bachelor, Lord Xiao Wang has arrived..."

"Well, please hurry up, the old man is waiting for him in the study." Su Dongpo came back to his senses, put down the book in his hand and ordered.

After a short rest, after a whole day's rest, Wang Yang, looking refreshed and vigorous, rushed to the study. "I met my uncle, didn't I tell everyone to rest for two more days? Why did you let my nephew come over at this time?"

"Everyone can rest, but we men don't have that blessing. His Majesty intends to let the old man return to Beijing to report on his work. What do you think about the next work?" Su Dongpo raised his chin towards Wang Yang and asked in a low voice.

"Are you going back?" Wang Yang couldn't help but be stunned.

"Of course it's not now. Now that everything is not settled, even if the old man wants to leave, it will take at least two or three months." Su Dongpo smiled and waved his hands.

"Why, the old man is not happy to leave you?"

"Of course I'm not happy. Uncle and I cooperate very well on Shanxi Road. If someone else comes, I don't know what troubles will happen." Wang Yang could not help complaining in a low voice with a bitter expression on his face.

"That's true..." Su Dongpo couldn't help showing embarrassment. "To be honest, from the bottom of my heart, I don't want to leave Shaanxi Road. Instead of arguing with those bastards in the court, it's better to let it out and do more practical things."

"And the reason why I want to take me back this time is because of those bastards. My dear nephew, you must also know that after every war in the Song Dynasty, it is usually difficult to stay in the place anymore. Instead, I have to go to the capital to serve. …”

"This approach is actually to prevent officials from gaining power over local governments."

Wang Yang also understood Su Dongpo's explanation, not to mention Su Dongpo's outstanding achievements in this land of Shaanxi, even if those people did not take the initiative to ask him to return to court, Su Dongpo himself had to take the initiative to express to the court.This is not just a question of attitude, but also a question of political correctness.

The famous generals of the Song Dynasty in the past were like this. After every big victory, these chief officials would be transferred back to the court for several years, just to prevent the emergence of warlords like those at the end of the Tang Dynasty in the Song Dynasty.

However, if Su Dongpo leaves, who will take on this important task?

Seeing Wang Yang's sad face, Su Dongpo asked Wang Yang in a low voice after pondering for a while. "The old man has an idea, I wonder if you are willing to stand up and take the initiative?"

"You mean, let me take over the position after you leave?" Wang Yang couldn't help but gasped, his eyes widened.

"That's right, I do have such thoughts. After all, your talent and ability are now well known in the government and the public, and spread both inside and outside. Your prestige on Shaanxi Road is no less than that of the old man. If you come to take up this position , the old man can rest assured, and the old man believes that His Majesty will be very happy to see such a situation."

Wang Yang frowned, and after pondering for a long time, he slowly shook his head. "Thank you uncle for your support, but my nephew thinks it's inappropriate."

"Oh? Why is it wrong?" Su Dongpo raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise.

"Uncle, you value my little nephew, and my little nephew is grateful, but if you tell the court about this, there will be trouble." Wang Yang scratched his chin with some embarrassment and said.

"This, this is true..." Su Dongpo couldn't help feeling a little bit embarrassed when he saw Wang Yang's slightly embarrassed look.

This is quite reasonable. After all, Wang Yang has always been unpopular with the officials in the court.Moreover, he had accomplished extraordinary feats at such a young age, and was envied, jealous, and hated by all the officials in the court.

In addition, this time Zhu Guangting came to Shaanxi Road as an envoy, but in the end, he was beaten up by Wang Yang again, making him look like he would rather die than live.

He didn't even participate in the celebration banquet, and left Hongzhou on the same day, heading straight for Bianliang, Tokyo.why?It's not because of Wang Yang.

His Majesty's letter already hinted that Zhu Guangting will retire after completing his mission. The reason for this needs to be clarified?

And Zhu Guangting was originally a backbone minister of the old party, and he had a big conflict with Wang Yang before. This time, he was directly forced to resign from office by Wang Yang and a group of civil and military officials from Shaanxi Road. This enmity, the old party leaders have already remembered In the heart.

At this time, if Su Dongpo recommended Wang Yang, although he had good intentions, it would be tantamount to roasting Wang Yang, an old driver who had become a life-and-death enemy with the old party, on a brazier.

In this way, Wang Yang will become the target of public criticism, not to mention wanting to develop obscenely, what the hell is afraid that he will be criticized by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty if he farts.

"Then what should I do?" Su Dongpo stroked his long beard, thinking carefully about the candidate in his heart.That old driver Zhang Li asked him to come back?

Impossible, after all, he had just left Shaanxi Road for less than a year, and if His Majesty agreed to release him, the ministers would not agree.

As for the old driver Han Zhongyan, he is an excellent candidate, but the problem is that although the Liao army has returned to its base, the battle of Youzhou has made the Liao army more vigilant about the Song Dynasty's increased combat power.

At the junction with Hedong Road, the garrison of the Liao Kingdom has nearly doubled, and Han Zhongyan naturally cannot leave easily.

(End of this chapter)