Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

After the night's unhappiness broke up, Yan Shu and Di Qing, who understood each other's true thoughts, never had a private meeting outside of official business.

Even if it is to discuss official business, it is still a business-like attitude, polite and unfamiliar.

Yan Shu was secretly annoyed that Di Qing was clearly a scientific researcher, but he was as stubborn as a rough military officer and ignorant of current affairs.

Guarding the borders and borders is the duty of a general. As a civil servant, why do you have to rush to do this unsure thing, and drag him along?

And Di Qing couldn't understand how Yan Shu held an important position in the temple, but he was greedy for life and afraid of death, and he had no responsibility at all.

——In this world, who is really born to fight?

One can imagine the importance and prudence His Majesty attaches to the prefect of Qinzhou, which has been pending for a year.

Yan Shu was able to stand out from many candidates, and he came here with the emperor's favor, and since he never refused at the beginning, he had to take the important responsibility without saying a word, how could he think about how to protect himself before fighting!

What's more, with the solid foundation that the grandfather has worked hard to lay for Qinzhou over the years, as long as the attacking army does not exceed ten times the number of Qinzhou's defenders, with the advantage of strong soldiers, not to mention a frontal battle, just talk about it. Shrinking, at least it can last for half a year.

Di Qing dared to affirm that if he knew that it was not Yan Shu in Qinzhou, but brother Teng or Fan, no matter which one, he would definitely not evade his words, or even propose such absurd strategy of protecting himself.

In this tacitly stiff atmosphere, Di Qing cooperated with Zhang Kang to rectify military affairs, and only waited for Fan Yong's order to move westward.

During the final wait, Di Qing took up writing several times, and finally wrote Yan Shu's visit that night and his "kind suggestion" into a brief letter and sent it to his lover in the capital.

If it were someone else, how could he hesitate so much, he had already sent a memorial back to Bianjing—not to attack Yan Shu, but to discuss the disadvantages of the civil servant town one by one, and request the court to appoint another capable person.

If Yan Shu's wish to procrastinate and use up this term of office is fulfilled, the price may be to delay valuable potential opportunities for combat: Di Qing can't bear this point just by imagining it.

When Lu Ci received the "complaint letter" full of grievances and grievances from his little lover, Fan Yong had already led the ten-way army and set off towards Tubo Qingtang.

Although Di Qing's narration was very succinct, Lu Ci easily guessed the "safe" options he might offer based on his understanding of Yan Shu's friend, and he knew how to anger the passionate Di Qing without any analysis.

Ugh.

Lu Ci shook his head helplessly.

As early as when Yan Shu was appointed as the magistrate of Qinzhou, he had guessed that with the two people's obvious 'opposition' style, there would be such a thing sooner or later.

The reason why no conflict really broke out this time is that Qinzhou's guards did not make Yan Shu deeply uneasy and insisted on keeping Di Qing behind; dissatisfied.

This is nothing, what worries him even more is yet to come.

As the commander-in-chief of the Western Front this time, Fan Yong took office under the recommendation of the government and the public. Proficiency in poetry dictionaries.

The ambitions of the Confucian officials who seek safety in everything and the generals who are eager to build military achievements are destined to have a severe impact.

The result of this impact is that the far-flung Song army will lack a unified will.

Either watching the fighter planes being abandoned, mediocre, or even misjudging the situation of the battle, and dying on the battlefield; Strategies are not executed correctly and fail miserably.

unless……

Lu Ci sighed, deeply feeling his own powerlessness.

As for the specific ordering of soldiers and generals, even the emperor can't do whatever he wants, let alone him who has the most junior qualifications to participate in politics.

Unless Fan Yong is a heavenly general whose talent has been buried for a long time, or his luck is excellent, or the Japanese army is extremely brave and destroyed all the way, there is no need for them to add icing on the cake...otherwise, the gradual exposure of many disadvantages will inevitably make this team Song Jun, who was already anxious because of the expedition, suffered a heavy price.

As for the expeditionary capabilities of this fan army under the command of Zong Siluo, it has never been tested.

The convenience of defending the city by taking advantage of the favorable location cannot be compared with the difficulty of conquering Xia Kingdom's cities.

For the Western Army that has already set off, other than watching and waiting for the result, he can only hope for the biggest variable—his little Haitang, and a group of young Confucian generals headed by him, including Yang Wenguang, Gao Jixuan, Zhang Kang, etc. body.

As for the defense of Qinzhou, he can do some operations, at least to ease the hearts of the little raccoon slaves, and protect the people of Qinzhou who don't know.

Lu Ci contemplated for a long time, picked up a pen and ink, and the pen wandered down the dragon, and a memorial was vividly written on the paper.

In the early morning of the next day, Lu Ci followed Zhang Shixun unhurriedly, walked to the official's house, and submitted the memorial.

After being frightened by Lu Ci's new official appointment, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but wake up a little bit more for any memorial presented by the young master.

He raised his eyes cautiously, cast a quick glance at the young master, did not see any clues from the smiling face at all, only pursed his lips, and opened the memorial.

"The "Book" says: The world is safe, pay attention to the phase; the world is in danger, pay attention to the general..."

After reading it carefully, he was instinctively relieved.

Fortunately, it was not as shocking as the first time.

However, what this memorandum, which is not long but not short, refers to the fact that the civil servants of the border towns temporarily give up their posts and the military officers are in charge, is enough to make countless civil servants in the court jump their feet and curse...

Zhao Zhen couldn't help fidgeting.

However, he quickly thought about it, the little master seldom does anything he is not sure about, and the one who was sent to the important town of Qinzhou was none other than his friend Yan Shu, who was known by everyone in the court, and proposed a replacement at this time. I am afraid that the heart is firm and the preparation is full.

He then cleared his throat and ordered someone to read out the melody, and as expected, there was an uproar in the court.

Facing numerous doubts, Lu Ci calmly took two steps ahead, turned around, faced all the officials, and continued to explain in an orderly manner: "When the war broke out, why did Confucian officials and civil officials get caught off guard? If Zhang Kang was both civil and military Those who cultivate talents and are willing to pledge their lives to the country are still not worthy of the position of commander-in-chief, so how can a Confucian who only knows grammar and money gallop on the battlefield to protect the peace of the family and the safety of the people?"

Although Lu Ci's words have already made some people who are interested in insinuating that Fan Yong is the commander in chief and leading the Western Expeditionary Army, it is not easy to directly name them.

In the final analysis, what Lu Ci is currently targeting is the 'defense' that the government and the public place the most emphasis on, not 'expedition'.

After all, in the tacit understanding of the monarch and his ministers, if part of the territory of the Xia Kingdom can be included in the territory and divided up with Tubo, it will be beneficial, and it will not be detrimental; the most important thing is to hold on to the existing territory.

It is really that Xia Guo is too rampant, repeatedly tearing up the face of Song Dynasty, throwing it on the mud and trampling it, people can't turn a blind eye... Otherwise, the civil and military ministers who have always "valued peace" would not take up swords no matter what .

Lu Ci had a panoramic view of their subtle expression changes, smiled slightly, and continued to explain the importance of Qinzhou and other border areas.

——The importance of Qinzhou is not only because it is a military fortress facing the borders of Tubo and Liao, but also the most vital node for supplying supplies when Xiangxia uses troops this time.

Once lost, the ever-changing situation on the Western Front will collapse in an instant, not only making it difficult for the Western Army who have been cut off from contact and supplies to return, but also putting the surrounding states and counties in jeopardy.

There are three places on the western front that are so critical to the life and death of the people and the safety of the country. Just relying on General Cao Wei, a veteran, is too weak to do it all, and there are always times when it is difficult to take care of it.

Ding Wei sneered, and expressed his doubts in a strange way: "What Lu Canzheng said just now, even I and other Confucian officials who don't understand military affairs, know it all. Yes, who is the capable person who surpasses Zhang Kang in civil and martial arts, and surpasses Fan Gong in virtue? Could it be that Lu Shenzheng is so attached to the border wars that he has to recommend himself?"

He strongly recommended Yan Shu's person, and Lu Ci's words directly pointed out that he must either replace the prefect of Qinzhou, or send a general to distribute Yan Shu's power.

Lu Ci smiled, "Secretary Ding's words are wrong."

"Oh?" Ding Wei raised his eyebrows disapprovingly, and said hypocritically, "I hope Lu Shenzheng will give me advice."

Lu Ci said frankly: "The frontier governors, when civil and military are used, share their duties, and we share the same. In wartime, the military is the first, and the literature is supplemented; in peacetime, the literature is the most important, and the military is supplemented; only open-minded, Those who do not love power must distinguish between the important and the urgent, so that they can be brave and strategic, seek military aid, and keep the fortress safe."

Ding Wei curled his lips noncommittally, and pressed him step by step: "Lu Canzheng has talked so much, but he doesn't have any specific names."

Lu Ci smiled, and Ding Wei, who had no good intentions, really got his wish, and said generously: "I strongly recommend Wang Shao."

Ding Wei narrowed his eyes, and suddenly caught Lu Ci's handle: "Oh? If the old man remembers correctly, Wang Shao worked under Lu Canzheng's subordinates a few years ago, and he was in charge of the discussion field. His negligence indirectly caused Wang Leizhou to Captive—”

"Private Ding speak carefully." Lu Ci interrupted him leisurely, and said meaningfully: "There have been documents detailing the causes and consequences of Wang Leizhou's capture before that year. If you have any objections, you can choose another date to raise them. At this time It would be too rash to speculate."

Ding Wei sneered: "It sounds righteous, but it's a pity, it's just out of selfishness and a high-sounding face!"

"selfish?"

Lu Ci smiled: "I'm alone now, without a wife, children, or brothers. Although I have several friends to accompany me, the person who guards Qinzhou now is unfortunately my brother Yan. If you dare to ask Privy Councilor Ding, how can I be like this?" Where is the selfishness if you are thinking all over the place?"

Before Ding Wei could speak again, his tone seemed relaxed, but his words were sonorous: "I would like to swear on this with my wealth and life——in my life, I will never ask Your Majesty for orders from a member of the Yinbu clan."

He and Di Qing are already in love, and if there is no accident, they vow to stay together for the rest of their lives and they will never have any children.

In addition, his only relative is the grandparent's family far away in Hangzhou, who treats his mother and son extremely coldly. Before they make more moves, this road is blocked, which eliminates countless worries.

After saying that, facing the officials who were finally moved, and Kou Zhun and others who stared wide-eyed and wished to pounce on him to block his mouth, Lu Ci deepened the smile on his face, and asked again: "I don't know if this is the case. Would you like to trust me more?"

The author has something to say: This memorial of Lu Ci is partly excerpted from Fan Zhongyan's letter to Lu Yi bamboo slips in his history.