Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

Because Di Qing had discussed with his grandfather early on, and decided to pass the imperial examination after returning to Beijing, and follow the path of "assuming the name of civil service and concurrent military service", even though he has made a lot of achievements in the past few years, he has only been awarded by Lu Ci. It is recorded in the memorial that at this time, he was lying quietly in a certain dark drawer of the little emperor, waiting to see the light of day again.

In the eyes of others, he is still a white body.

Fortunately, the record of fighting with his own hands on the battlefield is there. Although he has no official position on the surface, everyone acquiesces in his actions of being a general and controlling the Wansheng Camp.

And when it comes to the Wansheng Battalion, all the soldiers have completely changed their views on them: This is from last time when several soldiers of the Wansheng Battalion headed by Di Qing participated in the ambush. Speaking of excellent performance.

The copper-faced young general was brave and good at fighting, and everyone had seen it several times before, so they wouldn't be surprised, but the fact that Gao Jixuan, who was usually idle, and Yang Wenguang, who was so dull that he couldn't even kick half a sound, also shined brilliantly, completely surprised them. expected.

It turns out that Wanshengying is not all useless dudes who are good at making troubles. Although people are a little arrogant, there are many people who really have a few brushes.

When the soldiers who had been secretly looking down on this group of troublemakers in the Wansheng Battalion couldn't help but slightly change their views on them, the spirit of the Wansheng Battalion soldiers who were keenly aware of this also changed completely.

Although this change is not earth-shattering, anyone can see that the two groups of people who usually only care about the well water but not the river water have gradually increased their conversations with each other, and the soldiers of the Wansheng Battalion no longer talked with each other when they walked in the barracks. He deliberately avoided or ignored the soldiers of his battalion, but walked slowly with his head held high, with a smile on his face.

While feeling proud, Di Qing also found that when he trained the subordinates, they also became more motivated.

Especially those dudes who had the closest relationship with Gao Jixuan in the past, but because of the other party's intuition of seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, they avoided several invitations that violated military law and gradually alienated them. He took a breath of unconvincing gas.

Just relying on the Gao family's yamen who is standing without standing, sitting or sitting, and who is very unobtrusive? ,

Since Gao Yanei can do it, they must be better.

Di Qing noticed the atmosphere of secret rivalry that was gradually spreading in the Wansheng Camp, and he stepped up his daily military training without hesitation.

Usually these yamen can complain endlessly and try their best to avoid the suffering, but this time they ate it in silence.

Di Qing didn't encourage them much, or make any promises to allow them to play, he just seized the opportunity and drilled them hard.

His philosophy is very simple: Since he doesn't want to dawdle, but wants to stand out, he must first learn his skills in a down-to-earth manner.

Otherwise, after going to the battlefield, the enemy army will only want their lives, and will not kindly teach them the skills of fighting.

It would be good if you don't lose your head by then, so what else can you use to gain merit?

What Di Qing knew better was that this group of people came from either rich or noble backgrounds, and they were rarely from poor families caught on the street, and their own identities were difficult to explain...At first, relying on military law to establish their prestige was not allowed What he did was thanks to the grandfather who took care of the aftermath for him.

Normally, if he made a mistake and caused the grandfather to be blamed, he would bang his head against the wall for fear of regret.

Also satisfied with the status quo, there is actually another one by Zhao Shanyu.

After confirming that he was accepted by the Zhizhou Lu Ci who was unambiguous in Qinzhou, the cadres who followed him were immediately checked one by one and put into the city. Lu Zhizhou issued a document and temporarily arranged to live in a post house.

Of course, dozens of Qinzhou soldiers take turns guarding outside every day. If they come in and out, they must send someone to follow them, but they are always polite.

Both sides are well aware of the reason for this move: this is half guarding and half protection.

For Zhao Shanyu, who really voted for it sincerely, the necessary access was never rejected, and the supply of food, clothing and housing was quite good, so there was really nothing to be picky about.

Moreover, with the Song army guarding them day and night, they could not only prove their innocence, but also avoid being harmed by the assassins sent by the narrow-minded Li Yuanhao, so they were very satisfied with this arrangement and could only wait for Lu Qinzhou's next arrangement.

——Seven days later, the little emperor received the memorial brought back by Qi Luo and his party.

In just a quick click, his eyes lit up.

This is the handwriting of the familiar little master!

He couldn't wait to go to court tomorrow, and he couldn't wait to invite Kou Zhun who was still in the meeting hall to wait for the prime minister. He asked Qi Luo to wait in the outer hall first, then impatiently removed the wax and started reading the letter.

His strategy of killing two birds with one stone will definitely be praised by the little master, right?

Zhao Zhen, who was full of anticipation, didn't know it, and there was a bright smile that could not be concealed on the corner of his lips.

After reading this letter, which is neither long nor short, he was first surprised by the civil strife in the party revealed in the text, and disgusted by Li Yuanhao's cruelty and cold-bloodedness to his father and brother, but after reading the second half, only I was so excited.

Sure enough, he was praised by the little master, and the little master did not disappoint him at all, and even surprised him by being so upbeat—no, just as soon as the edict was issued, he succeeded in subduing the people in Xixia with lightning speed. Zhao Shanyu, the influential clan leader!

If this matter is publicized, it will definitely hit Xixia's arrogance to a great extent, shake Li Yuanhao's despicable throne, and offset the impact of Wang Shangshu's captivity.

Moreover, Lu Ci's thunderous ability to handle affairs is undoubtedly a strong proof of his outstanding ability. Those court officials who had been quite critical of his own willful behavior would no longer have the cheek to slander the other party.

Although it is not difficult to guess that this coincident timing is mostly just a coincidence, but the little emperor who has always been full of confidence in Lu Ci, eccentric and unaware, still puts the credit on the little master without hesitation.

If it weren't for the young master's ability to govern Qinzhou and his diplomacy properly, would Zhao Shan dare to vote for such a temperament that is afraid of his life?

Even if you voted, why didn't you vote for Qinzhou?Even if he voted for Qinzhou, if the young master is not very courageous, how dare he settle the person down before the edict arrives, instead of sending him back directly to avoid trouble and attract people's tongue for nothing?

The most important thing is that although my little master and I have been separated for many years, we still have a perfect understanding between master and apprentice!

Zhao Zhen happily read the letter of praise and long face in his eyes several times, and then refolded it reluctantly, coughed lightly, and handed it to the minister who had witnessed the whole process with a subtle expression: "Send the letter to the meeting Go to the hall and let Mr. Li, Kou and Mr. Ding have a look."

The minister quickly bowed his head to answer the order.

Zhao Zhen sat firmly on the chair, lost his mind for a while, and suddenly said: "You all step back first."

The servants looked at each other in blank dismay, they didn't dare to ask questions, so they left the hall in response.

After confirming that everyone had exited the inner hall, Zhao Zhen no longer restrained the corners of his mouth that had been rising, and forced himself to lie down on the desk in front of him. While shaking uncontrollably, he let out bursts of restrained laughter.

——It has been several years since he ascended to the extreme position, but he has finally promoted the official position of the little master who has not moved for many years, and even dropped down in plain sight!

Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen couldn't hold back his excitement, and lightly hammered the table.

Not only that, but he also increased his salary openly, so that the young master will no longer be stretched. He can only stare pitifully at Mr. Kou, who wastes so many sheep's heads for one sheep's head lottery, and has the conditions to taste more exquisite and expensive ones. It's time to eat!

At this moment, Lu Ci naturally didn't know that all these years, firstly, to avoid embarrassment for the little emperor, and secondly, he deliberately finished the important things at hand, which made the officials almost go crazy.

He was holding Wang Shao's hand affectionately, with Teng Zongliang's face full of reluctance to let go.

Under his repeated recommendations, Wang Shao, who has outstanding talents in frontier construction, military strategy cooperation, and material raising, has attracted the attention of the temple. With the vigorous promotion of the little emperor and the support of the prime minister headed by Li Di, Wang Shao Shao was transferred to Weizhou and became the chief of the former Weizhou prefecture city, which is now more and more deserted.

The appointment of this official position can be described as groundbreaking—with Wang Shao's very limited qualifications, only relying on his achievements and various functions stated in the memorial submitted by Lu Ci, he can really shoulder the responsibility of assisting Cao Cao who guards the Weizhou defense line. General Wei, do you want to rectify the important task of leading an army alone?

If it weren't for the so-called ancient Wei village, which was just barren and chaotic at this time, it all depended on Wang Shao to start from scratch, otherwise the court would definitely be turned upside down: there was Lu Ci in the past, and Wang Shao in the future, they simply regarded seniority as nothing!

Lu Ci couldn't hide his regret and said: "Although I know that this farewell is the beginning of the eagle's soaring, but without a left arm and a right arm that knows everything, I feel really sad in my heart, and I really don't want to let him go!"

Although he is unwilling to waste everything and let Mingzhu hide, but since then he has no right-hand man by his side, it is not human nature to feel sad because of this!

Wang Shao was so praised that his face was flushed, he was almost ashamed, he waved his hands quickly: "Lu Jie is too famous, he can't be an official, really can't be."

Lu Ci stared at him and sighed a few more times. After all, he didn't say anything that made Wang Shao more embarrassed. Instead, he said earnestly and earnestly: "In all things, remember to accumulate a lot. Although it is said that those who are capable will work hard, you must first protect yourself before you can do it." for the benefit of the people.”

Wang Shao's heart warmed, and he gave a deep bow to Lu Ci willingly: "... Lu Qinzhou's appreciation and promotion, the lower officials will never forget it. I just hope that I will live up to my expectations, and we will meet again one day, and then charge forward under Lu Qinzhou's assignment."

"Really?" Lu Ci smiled: "I'd rather see you running side by side with me as soon as possible, expanding our territory."

Hearing the words 'expanding the frontier and expanding the land' that he was thinking about, Wang Shao couldn't help but feel agitated. Although his face was still reserved, he no longer refused: "What Lu Gong said is also my wish."

Lu Ci had a complicated mood: "..."

Although with his current title of Jiedushi, he is definitely worthy of being honored as "Gong"...

But being called out like this out of the blue, why do you feel like you are 30 years old for no reason?

After personally sending away Wang Shao who was transferred to Weizhou, Lu Ci returned to the official office and looked again at the new officials who would be sent to Qinzhou to assist him.

Unfortunately, after a cursory scan, none of them looked familiar.

"It would be great if Brother Zhu came too."

Lu Ci lamented: "The military strategy he presented in the past has many brilliant and practical aspects. It would be a pity if this is buried."

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt more and more excited.

The only thing that makes him have some scruples is that Fan Zhongyan finally got admitted to the Qinggui Museum, and with the way of today's officials who love talents, it is the safest decision to promote step by step.

After all, Liu and Zhu are not like Teng Zongliang, because they are only from the same Jinshi background, they are destined to rotate in different places... Otherwise, Lu Ci would not mind being thick-skinned and trying to get one or two small officials from the court to help, but I don't want to hinder my friend's future.

Fan Zhongyan in history was indeed a famous figure who left his name in history because of his ambition of "worry about the world's worries first, and enjoy the world's joy later".

But what he knew was Zhu Di, who had known each other since Wei Ping's childhood, not the mature Fan Zhongyan, who had been tempered through many years of ups and downs in the officialdom.

Lu Ci was absolutely unwilling, relying on the little bit of understanding gained from history books to preconceive a person's aspirations, and thus arbitrarily decide a person's fate.

"It's very simple." After listening to his concerns, Teng Zongliang couldn't help raising his eyebrows, and said directly: "You go and test Zhudi yourself, and see how he wants to act. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"