Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

Fortunately, Zhao Zhen returned to his previous regular style after a stroke of genius that surprised even Lu Ci.

In the next few pages, he eloquently explained some big or strange things that happened in the court and China in recent days, and asked about the specific plot of the battle between Lu Ci and the Tubo army with great interest.

After asking all the things he wanted to know, he returned to the main point with a bit of unfinished writing.

Regarding how other officers and men should be rewarded and promoted, after so many days of debate between the DPRK and China, they finally have a general idea.

And because Zhao Zhen has been taught by Lu Ci for so long, he naturally understands that the reason why the shrewd little master wants to list everyone's achievements clearly is to prevent those who are really born and died from suffering from the loss.

Therefore, when finalizing the sound, he could be said to have meticulously asked all the names on the memorandum carefully one by one, before he was allowed to write the pen.

It's just that on the issue of how to arrange Lu Ci and his righteous brother Di Qingdang, Zhao Zhen hesitated again and again, but decided to respect the wishes of the young master.

So he suppressed all the documents about the rewards for this campaign first, and wrote to Lu Ci to ask if he would like to stay in the frontier for a while, or would he return to the capital immediately, and use this military merit to advance two ranks.

As for the specific official rank and position after returning to Beijing, although Zhao Zhen has not yet made up his mind, he took it for granted that the young master should be arranged by his side: it is best to be able to call for advice all the time, and to be able to pour out his thoughts in his spare time close.

To tell you the truth, after being frightened this time, although he was greatly admired and impressed by the ability that the little master had never shown, he was also fed up with the feeling of fear.

Only by putting people under your nose can you rest assured.

But for some reason, Zhao Zhen always felt that the little master would not agree.

Although Lu Ci's appearance and temperament are undoubtedly gentle and elegant, his actions are completely opposite to him. He is vigorous and decisive.

Looking at the memorials he handed over before, the strategies listed are interlocking, and it will take three to five years to achieve it.

If it were someone else, Zhao Zhen would be able to avoid the extra step of asking, and he was absolutely sure that the other party would definitely like to return to Beijing sooner rather than continue to suffer and suffer in the fringes of war.

But for Lu Ci, Zhao Zhen thought, I am afraid that the little master will not be willing to give up halfway, so he accepted the early transfer and returned to Beijing.

"...I don't know what the little master wants?"

When Lu Ci read this sentence, he couldn't help smiling.

This is just scratching his itch - to put it bluntly, in these days, he has not hesitated to make arrangements for Teng Zongliang, forcing him to be familiar with all aspects of the arrangement, and even the extra breathing space is not enough. There is nothing left, isn't it because I am worried that after I am transferred in advance, it will be difficult to support my friend alone?

Now that there is an option to stay in Qinzhou with Teng Zongliang for three years, it would be great.

Lu Ci knew that the little prince who offered this option was definitely looking forward to his return to Beijing earlier, but he still had to let the other party down.

There is also a reason for the other party's consideration: the officials did not hesitate to suffer a serious illness in order to relegate him to Qinzhou, and now they are bedridden.

If the crown prince forcibly recalls him against the wishes of the officials, even if he is backed by military merits, it will be difficult for others to object, but it will not prevent them from commenting more on the crown prince's 'loyalty and filial piety'.

Besides, when he stayed in Beijing, the little prince seemed a little too sticky.

Only when he was far away from Bianjing, would the little prince grow by leaps and bounds.

——Because of emotion and reason, I have to stay in Qinzhou.

Lu Ci solved this difficult matter, feeling very relieved, and continued to read the letter.

Zhao Zhen then asked again, how should we deal with Di Qing's reward?

According to common sense, based on Di Qing's astonishing and brilliant performance in that battle, he was exceptionally included in the army, and then promoted to the position of military officer of the eighth rank. It is already a great reward.

But Zhao Zhen also remembered that the little master often praised the righteous brother, and not only arranged several righteous brothers to help, but also personally tutored him in his studies from time to time... Obviously he had no intention of enlisting him in the army.

Zhao Zhen had a flash of inspiration, and simply proposed in the letter: "...If you wait for the young master to return to Beijing and preside over the new system in person, I will issue an imperial edict to grant him great military planning, great martial arts, and unrivaled scientific waivers." How about taking the imperial examination?"

When Lu Ci thought about this, he couldn't help but move.

As the person who has taught Di Qing for the longest time, he naturally has the most say in Di Qing's academic standards.

The policy theory is not bad, with the accumulation of traveling to various places, the personal and unremitting practice, and under his forceful indoctrination, it can definitely be said to be on the right track.

But in terms of poetry and prose, there has been little progress: nowadays it is a typical case that there is more than enough than the top, and the lack of talent can only be made up by diligence.

But it’s not that Liu Qi and Zhu said that they didn’t pay enough attention to tutoring him: it’s purely because the former two are geniuses who can go down in history when it comes to poetry and prose. Ci Ban is good at inductive and specialized teaching.

In addition, poetry and prose itself pay attention to "reiki" and delicacy, and it is difficult to get started with Di Qing, who has simple and rough thinking.

However, Gong puts more emphasis on poetry and prose than policy theory. Although he was lucky enough to win the exam at the beginning, he was blessed with the betting title and the influence of Liu and Zhu's literary style. We can't expect Di Qing to have his good luck.

Even Di Qing has always had a fairly clear understanding of his own level: even if he estimates with the most optimistic attitude, he will have to pass the exam at least three or five times. If he is lucky, he may be able to hang in the Fifth A degree on the tail.

Although it is recognized that it is difficult to make an examination, there are very few people who should and won the examination.

But it is conceivable that if the prince's words are left alone, when Di Qing applies for the exam, the door will be opened wide: the chief examiner is Lu Ci, and the prince will be exempted from the most difficult part of the application process and the court exam. It is necessary to pass the imperial examination that focuses on the opinion of the crown prince...

The prince almost made it clear that Di Qing would be rewarded for his family background.

It is far better to go straight to the military ranks. Although it is inferior to the tribute examination, the latter has little hope for Di Qing. Under the situation that fish and bear's paw can't have both, it is obviously the best way out .

Although he doesn't remember much about Di Qing's fate in history, it's not difficult to guess that under the Song Dynasty's atmosphere of respecting men and martial arts, he might not be very comfortable.

After Lu Ci read Zhao Zhen's letter thoroughly, he re-read it several times from beginning to end. After making sure that there was no missing information, he wrote a reply seriously.

It took a whole stick of incense to write a reply that was not inferior to the thickness of the letter.

He first sincerely praised the little prince for his on-the-spot response and piercing eyes, and gladly accepted the option offered by the little prince to stay in Qinzhou, and then told some interesting details of the Tubo battle...

The only thing left blank is Di Qing's arrangement.

Although he thought this was the most suitable choice, he still planned to wait for Di Qing to come back, ask the other party's opinion, and finally make a decision.

After all, after this year, Di Qingxu turned fifteen.

No longer a little brat who had to rely on him to make arrangements for everything, but a... big brat now.

Lu Ci thought gratifiedly that since he had gone to the tribute examination at the age of fifteen, Di Qing should also have the right to plan for his own future.

What a parent should do is to give advice from the sidelines, not meddling.

With such a delay, it will be a whole month.

When the [-] elite soldiers led by Cao Wei went out to condemn the tribes and returned with great vigor and vigor...

Lu Ci saw at a glance that behind Cao Wei, one was on the left and the other was on the right. On the left was the powerful general Li Chao who was pulled out by him with one hand, and on the right was the unofficial Di Qing.

Oh?

He raised his eyebrows with interest.

Obviously, the most noteworthy thing is that after such an important position was occupied by Di Qing, the surrounding soldiers were all convinced.

Don't say that Cao Wei has never been a temper that is willing to be selfish in the army. Judging from such a convincing performance, Di Qing must have some amazing achievements again.

... After all, he is a famous figure in history, and it is not surprising that he shines brightly.

After Lu Ci made a good guess about the truth, he calmed down and greeted him personally with a smile.

And Di Qing, who caught the most dazzling grandpa at a glance from a long distance, faced the grandpa who hadn't seen him for a whole month, and instantly lost his calm and composed appearance in the army.

He hurriedly asked Cao Wei for instructions.

Cao Wei couldn't bear to look on his face.

How could the lonely and indifferent warrior who was as fierce and brave as a wolf outside become a dog who couldn't help wagging his tail when he saw the smiling Lu Fox?

It's only a few feet away, is it necessary to be in such a hurry?

He waved his hand in a dispirited manner, and saw the overjoyed Di Qing galloping his horse towards Lu Ci's direction like a sucking swallow throwing himself into the forest.

Cao Wei pouted.

I really don't know why I'm so excited?

They are neither parents nor their own daughter-in-law.

He secretly slandered, and didn't have the time to look at the two of them anymore. Anyway, Di Qing was not a serious soldier under his command, so he simply took the rest of the soldiers back to the barracks first, and went to find Lu Ci to report the results of the battle.

Seeing Di Qing galloping towards him with shining eyes, Lu Ci subconsciously smiled lovingly and wanted to pat him on the shoulder.

"what?"

Lu Ci was surprised to realize that when he wanted to pat the little raccoon slave on the shoulder, he actually...needed to raise his hand!

Okay, after all, it is the famous General Di.

Lu Ci playfully looked at Di Qing, who was trying to pretend to be calm, and sighed: "I'm afraid it's not the spring wheat seedlings that are reborn, so you can see the wind grow!"

Although Di Qing didn't understand what "seeing the wind grows" meant, he intuitively realized that the grandfather was praising him, so he couldn't help but pursed his lips and smiled.

Lu Ci was a little envious of Di Qing, who said he would grow taller, and in the blink of an eye he would surpass his own height, and then patted the person back and forth. After making sure that there was no muscle injury, he led him back to the camp to take a bath.

Dazzled by joy all the way, until she was completely naked and soaked in the hot soup covered in mud and sweat, she realized that Di Qing, who was still staring at her father-in-law, said: "..."

He blushed.

... Gongzu, do you want to watch him make fun again?

Lu Ci really didn't think about avoiding these things, and he didn't know that Di Qing's face was even more red than other parts of his body soaked in hot soup.

After chatting with Di Qing for a few more words, he explained in detail the way out of the system proposed by the prince.

In order to prevent Di Qing from being too influenced by his opinion, he purposely kept his opinion temporarily hidden.

But after finishing speaking, Lu Ci found helplessly that although Di Qing looked serious, his eyes seemed to be frozen, and he didn't say a word for a long time.

I'm afraid I didn't hear anything.

Lu Ci laughed and said, "Did you hear that?"

Only then did Di Qing come back to his senses, and hurriedly nodded embarrassingly.

Lu Ci thought it was because he was too tired that he couldn't help being distracted, and said empathetically, "You don't have to rush to make a decision, it's about your future, so think about it carefully, and I'll ask you again in a few days."

Di Qing took the initiative to ask: "Which one do you think is better?"

Since he took the initiative to ask questions, Lu Ci expressed his views one by one.

Before Lu Ci finished speaking, Di Qing nodded without hesitation: "Grandpa, Dai Qing, please thank Your Highness Long En."

Lu Ci smiled and said, "You should think about it for a few more days, right? It would be too hasty to make a decision so quickly."

Di Qing insisted: "Thank you, Grandpa, for your kindness, but I really have thought it through."

Although Gong Ju has a bright and smooth road, he will definitely stumble and walk very slowly.

When the day comes, I'm afraid it will be the Year of the Monkey.

Only by joining the military or military affairs can it be used faster.

...and can protect the grandfather behind him earlier.