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Chapter 990 Can be considered as a hero who is not treated lightly (second update)
Chapter 999

After all, he came here originally to discuss with the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao the replacement of the Shaanxi Road Manager and Comfort Envoy. Since the other party was talking about Shaanxi Road, it was naturally the best.

However, what Gao Taotao talked about was all related to the current infrastructure of Shaanxi Road, or the local customs and customs. These were things that Liu Zhi, who had a higher perspective and focused attention, did not notice.

I didn't notice that without a deep understanding, I don't have the right to speak. Therefore, most of the time, Gao Taotao is talking, while Liu Zhi is listening.

However, he really didn't expect that after Su Dongpo arrived on Shaanxi Road, he really did a lot of things. He originally thought that the war in the north of Shaanxi Road would put heavy pressure on Shaanxi Road.

However, because of Wang Yangwang Wushan's arrangement in the Three States, he took the lead and personally sat in Youzhou, which miraculously caused the hundreds of thousands of Liao-Xia coalition troops to be blocked at the gate of Youzhou City.

Even in the later stages of the war, when the Liao-Xia coalition changed their strategy, they were still blocked in the north of Hongzhou.Therefore, this war had almost no major impact on Shaanxi Road.

On the contrary, it was because of the development of salt fields in Yanzhou, the output of the large pastures between Yanzhou and Hongzhou, and the popularity of cotton products that many traders gathered in the three states regardless of the cold winter months. go.

And the three states controlled by Wang Yang, even after more than a year of war, still achieved a large cotton harvest, and there was almost no need to purchase food from outside.

It has been more than a month since the beginning of winter, but in the land of the three states, not a single family died of freezing and starvation due to poverty.

In addition, the new Yanzhou has almost become a paradise for business travelers.

Due to the agreement signed with Xixia, the already weak Xixia can only relax its control over the Western Regions, so that a large number of Western Regions merchants who used to be able to stay in the Western Regions, waiting for the Xixia to act as middlemen to buy and sell in large numbers, dragged on. Camel after camel gold and silver are used to purchase various commodities unique to the Song Dynasty.

After traders on Shaanxi Road and surrounding areas learned that the Western Region trade route was temporarily unblocked, they naturally poured into New Yanzhou with a large amount of goods.

Liu Zhi was amazed when he heard this.After all, the Song Dynasty, the land of the three states, had just been in control for more than a year, and Wang Yang was able to maintain the development of the three states during the war. After the war, even in just a few months, let the three states The land has entered unprecedented prosperity, and this wave of operations makes people convinced.

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"By the way, the Ai family was so happy that they almost forgot to ask whether Liu Qing came to the palace to listen to the nagging of the Ai family, right?" After talking for a long time, Gao Taotao seemed to think of it at this moment Liu Zhi has not explained why he came here.

As for what Liu Zhi can say, what he wanted to say before is that the end of the Shaanxi Road War is just the need for people's livelihood construction, and the old driver Su Dongpo should be allowed to rest well, and he can't continue to stay there to make contributions. Suitable.

But what Gao Taotao said just now was all to praise Su Dongpo, Wang Wushan and other Shaanxi Road Wenwu for doing a great job there.So, can you still say this yourself?
However, Liu Zhi didn't hesitate for too long, and decided to tell the truth. "Mother, the battle on the Shaanxi Road is over, and Xueshi Su has worked hard and made great achievements. For more than a year, for the safety of my Great Song Dynasty, I have spent my heart and blood in planning and planning in the bitter cold land in the northern part of the Great Wall..."

Well, of course I have to describe Su Dongpo as hard, so that I can express that I am doing it for Su Dongpo's good, so I hope that Su Dongpo can return to the warmer and more peaceful capital as soon as possible and assume a more important position.

But now, the emperor Zhao Xu has been slow to agree with the candidates proposed by the court. It gives people the feeling that they are picking their noses and eyes, which makes it difficult for everyone. The emperor said a word.

Even if there is a problem with the selection, no one is perfect after all. We can't let Su Dongpo stay in the cold and cold place in the north of the Great Wall, right?
After listening to Liu Zhi's endless words, Gao Taotao also had an expression of deep understanding and nodded repeatedly. "What Liu Qing's family said is true. Academician Su stayed in the bitter cold place in the north of the Great Wall for so long, and it was really hard on him..."

"It's just that the Ai family no longer listens to government affairs. I'm afraid it won't be useful to speak in front of His Majesty. I can only say that the Ai family wants to say hello to His Majesty. As for whether that works, it's not something that the Ai family can control. "

Seeing that the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao was so reasonable, Liu Zhi couldn't help being overjoyed, and quickly replied. "As long as your majesty can mention it to your majesty, if you want to come to seek the country with your majesty's maturity, your majesty will naturally consider this matter carefully..."

"Well, that's true..." The Empress Dowager chuckled, picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip of the fragrant tea, and Liu Zhi finally relaxed and took a good sip of the royal tea.

After taking two sips of tea, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao seemed to have thought of a question temporarily, and asked Liu Zhi casually.

"By the way, Liu Qing's family, for Xueshi Su's meritorious service in expanding the territory on the North Shaanxi Road over the past year, if he enters the court, what position should he be placed in, so that he can be regarded as a meritorious official?"

Liu Zhi's hand holding the tea cup paused slightly, then raised his head. Seeing the meaningful look in Gao Taotao's eyes flashing away, his heart skipped a beat.

"Oh, look at Aijia's memory, he is really old and confused now, since he no longer listens to the government behind the curtain, why should Aijia inquire about such a thing, haha, let you ministers and your majesty go down and have a headache... "

Hearing these words, Liu Zhi smiled apologetically, but the fragrant tea, which he thought was sweet and refreshing just now, seemed so hard to swallow at the moment.

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After talking for a while, Gao Taotao was already tired, so Liu Zhi couldn't stay any longer, so he got up and said goodbye to Gao Taotao, and walked towards the outside of the Spring and Autumn Palace accompanied by Xu Degong.

After leaving the Spring and Autumn Palace and standing on the steps, Liu Zhi's mood seemed extremely complicated. Bianliang, Tokyo, just had its first snowfall since the beginning of winter yesterday, and the entire ancient city of Bianliang was decorated with extra silver makeup. Plain wrap.

"Well, Liu Xiang, are you okay?" Xu Degong, who had been sending Liu Zhi respectfully outside the gate of the Spring and Autumn Palace, saw Liu Zhi standing at the door sighing in a daze, and couldn't help but leaned forward and asked carefully.

"It's okay, the old man just feels that this day seems to be bluer than usual." Liu Zhi regained his composure, smiled at Xu Degong, then waved his sleeves, and slowly left the Spring and Autumn Palace.

bluer?Xu Degong raised his head and looked at the sky. The blue is quite blue, but compared with the past, he really can't feel any difference.

Seeing Liu Zhi drifting away, Xu Degong shook his head helplessly. "Liu Xiang, ma'am, today is a reminder to you old man, don't be too ignorant."

However, his muttering voice was very soft, so soft that only he could hear it. But he didn't know whether the departing Prime Minister Liu could understand the empress dowager's eloquent advice.

However, with Mr. Liu's long career as an official, it is impossible not to understand the unspoken meaning of Gao Taotao's words. However, Liu Zhi, the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty, needs to think carefully about it.

(End of this chapter)