This Song Dynasty is different

Chapter 322 Qingjun’s Side

Chapter 322 Qingjun’s Side (Complete)

In the seventh year of Tiansheng, Li Xian was delighted with the news reported from the Western Regions.

After hearing that Li Xian had destroyed the ferocious Li family, many forces in the Western Regions sent envoys to test Li Xian's attitude and truth.

After watching the Zhenyuan Army's drill and then looking at the vast fields, the envoys murmured to themselves.

"Much more powerful than the Li family."

"How about I wait?"

Li Xian showed a friendly gesture, but his words were extremely tough.

"The Western Regions were originally the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties. They were in the past, they are today, and they must be tomorrow!"

He looked at the messengers and said, "I personally hand over peace to you, hoping to gain goodwill."

The envoys went back separately, but they did not expect that Di Qing led his army to follow closely and made a surprise attack.

This battle caught all the countries in the Western Regions off guard, but within three months, the Western Regions returned.

This battle made Di Qing become a famous general.

late autumn.

This year's harvest was good, and along with the good news came the good news that a lot of money had been seized, which made Wen Yanbo, Han Qi and others very happy.

"Han Chen is indeed a good hunter." Wen Yanbo praised his senior brother.

Han Qi was suddenly startled.

"What's going on?" Wen Yanbo gathered the documents in his hand.

"Although I have changed my views on warriors over the years, there is often still some estrangement in my heart. But just before, I was sincerely happy for Han Chen."

Han Qi found this change incredible.

"How does it feel?" Wen Yanbo asked.

"It's very relaxing, as if something is relieved."

"continue!"

Li Xian came out of the inner room. He had to see the two children.

The old lady was getting younger and younger now. When she saw him coming back, she scolded him, "You father, you left your child alone. If you look back, be careful that your child forgets you."

Li Xian was afraid that she would think of Zhao Zhen, so he smiled and said, "If they dare, I will punish them with sticks."

"How dare you?" The old lady glared.

"I don't dare." Li Xian pretended to be afraid.

The second child was a girl, who was deeply loved by the Queen Mother. Of course Li Xian also liked it. After the birth, he comforted the unwilling Su Wei and said that he liked the baby girl.

"My daughter is my parents' little cotton-padded jacket!" Li Xian picked up the child, who spat bubbles at him.

"Giant!"

Wang Yu is outside the door.

"Is something wrong?"

"Yes."

Li Xian went out.

Wen Yanbo and Han Qi both arrived, with serious expressions on their faces.

"Wait a minute." Li Xian turned around and explained before leaving the house.

"Speak!"

Wen Yanbo said: "The news from Bianjing is that the civil unrest in Daming Prefecture is becoming more and more intense, and it has the tendency to sweep into the surrounding areas. In addition, the rebels have raised the banner of the Qingjun side, saying that they want to break through Bianjing, capture Wang Zeng and execute him."

"Qing Jun's side?" Li Xian smiled, but his eyes were particularly deep, "How about the official side?"

"The relationship between the official family and the ministers has become increasingly tense. However, he is still insisting." Wen Yanbo said: "Rare persistence."

Han Qi said: "My disciples see that the official family is riding a tiger and it is difficult to get off. If you show weakness now, the officials will counterattack. By then, the emperor's authority will be gone."

"You two didn't say anything. I used Mohism's way of governing the country to establish a territory in the northwest. Now Zhenyuan City is prosperous. In comparison, Wang Zeng's new policy pales in comparison. He is an emperor, so he naturally refuses to bow his head. ." Li Xian sighed: "Why bother?"

"Disciple is afraid that something will happen." Wen Yanbo said seriously: "Master, our people tested the chaos and found that many literati are in charge."

"Rebellion by literati is impossible, but..." Li Xian thought for a while, "I guess there are people from all over the country who echo the idea?"

"Yes, there are some movements everywhere. Local wealthy families and officials have joined forces. Most of the new policies have been shelved. And those people are still complaining, saying that the new policies harm the people and harm the country."

"The so-called people are not ordinary people, but local wealthy families." Han Qi sneered, but then thought of his own family.

The Han family recently wrote a letter complaining that the officials and Wang Zeng were too harsh, and the family's income last year plummeted by 30%.

Li Xian went to see the old lady.

"Bianjing is not good."

Li Xian informed the Queen Mother of the situation.

"I knew this was going to happen, but he surprised me." The Queen Mother hugged Li Xian's eldest daughter, "He actually refused to bow his head."

Both of them knew why.

"If he doesn't bow his head, I'm afraid something unspeakable will happen." Li Xian's eyes were bright.

The Queen Mother raised her head and said, "Are you going to sit back and watch?"

Li Xian strode out.

"Recall Di Qing!"

It was night and he was walking alone by the river.

He played the greatest role in the evolution of the situation in the Song Dynasty to this day.

The Qingli New Deal was overthrown in just one year. At that time, Zhao Zhen was ambitious, but he quickly backed down after suffering a blow.

But in this life, Zhao Zhen, through his influence, had a deeper understanding of the crisis of the Song Dynasty. He is well aware of the consequences if everything remains unchanged.

In addition, being stimulated by Li Xian's success in the northwest, Zhao Zhen was able to survive until today.

"It's not easy!" Li Xian didn't know whether to praise or blame.

What will happen if we sit back and watch?

Zhao Zhen is most likely to bow his head.

Different from the Qingli New Deal, Zhao Zhen stayed strong for too long this time, and the conflicts with his officials also accumulated too deep.

Once he bowed his head, the power of the scholar-bureaucrats became unprecedentedly powerful.

Zhao Zhen should have seen this, so he refused to give in after finding it difficult to get off the tiger.

It's a vicious circle.

The longer Zhao Zhen persists, the more serious the consequences will be.

"what should I do?"

Li Xian stood by the river with his hands behind his hands, looking up at the sky and the Milky Way under the moonlight.

The stars are brilliant and refreshing.

Leaving the Song Dynasty behind, Li Xian could then attack Northern Liao and Tubo. After the overall situation is determined, then develop to the west. In this way, twenty years later, he could create an unprecedented force around the Song Dynasty.

"Brother Guoan!"

Li Xian turned around suddenly.

But Zhao Zhen was not there.

That young man had looked up at him with trust in his eyes.

… Bianjing.

The officials still refused to bow their heads.

The Queen came to see him and said, "How about asking the Queen Mother for advice?"

"No need to ask for advice, I know it well." Zhao Zhen's eyes were bloodshot.

"Guardian, please step back!" The queen squatted in front of him and looked up at him, "The current situation is too dangerous."

"I can't retreat!" Zhao Zhen shook his head numbly.

"I know what you are worried about. Just endure it for ten years and then take back the power." Empress Cao whispered: "There is Marquis Dingyuan outside as a check, and those people dare not go too far."

"I know." Zhao Zhen waved his hand, indicating that he needed to be quiet.

……

"The officials are riding a tiger and it's hard to get off."

Under the same night, Cao Li and Lu Yijian were drinking comfortably.

The two of them were on the second floor of a restaurant in Zhouqiao Night Market. The windows were open, and the cold night breeze blew in, making people shiver and lift their spirits.

"He wants to bow his head, but he is worried that the dignity of the emperor will be lost." Lu Yijian raised his glass, "I am wondering whether to give him a step up."

"It's best not to." Cao Li shook his head, "Don't forget that Li Xian is out to contain us. If the officials are given a way out, once Li Xian becomes powerful in the northwest..."

"Are you worried that he will threaten me?"

"Yes."

"You are overthinking." Lu Yijian said with a smile: "If Li Xian dares to send troops, he is a traitor and traitor. I can see clearly that he is a man with sharp methods, even ruthless. But he has a bottom line. He will not give up the Song Dynasty. , so, no need to worry.”

"Then, the next step..." Cao Li's eyes became more ruthless, "It's time for us to take charge of the world, right?"

"The next step is to force the officials to bow their heads." Lu Yijian said: "He won't be able to hold on for long. When warnings come from everywhere, no matter how stubborn he is, he has to bow his head. After all, he cannot bear the responsibility for the country's disgrace. How can he face his ancestors when he goes underground?"

Then, bad news kept coming from all over the place.

Zhao Zhen was waiting for hope in the palace like a trapped animal.

Wang Zeng personally went down to investigate, but not long after, bad news came.

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister died of illness halfway!"

"what?"

Zhao Zhen stood up suddenly, "Who harmed him?"

……

"Aren't you from us?" Cao Li asked Lu Yijian.

"No, Wang Zeng was still holding on despite his old age. When he was inspecting the local area, he got so angry that he fell to the ground immediately. The doctor said it was a heart disease."

Lu Yijian pointed to the sky, "This is God's will."

“God’s will is waiting for me!”

Lu Yijian nodded, "This country is what I am waiting for after all."

……

In the palace, Zhao Zhen sat blankly in the palace and did not move for a long time.

"Guan family, let's eat!"

Zhang Ze looked at him worriedly.

"I don't want to eat it!"

There he sat until dawn.

Bad news comes again.

"Officials, the rebels in Daming Prefecture are heading towards Bianjing."

The ministers were silent.

Waiting for Zhao Zhen to make up his mind.

"Suppression!" Zhao Zhen said coldly.

However, after the repressive army fought with the rebels, they were defeated.

When the news reached Bianjing, countless people were worried and worried about chaos.

"Guan Jia, it's time to end this."

Lu Yijian said gently: "Local officials are still loyal to the Song Dynasty, and so are the local wealthy families."

As long as you keep your head down, everything will remain the same.

Zhao Zhen wanted to scold him, but found out that he had scolded Lu Yijian, but there were countless Lu Yijian waiting for him.

He looked to the northwest in despair, "Brother Guoan..."

……

With the fall of the Lee family, the Gyeongju garrison became more and more lazy. The scouts were rarely dispatched, and the garrison was reduced to paying for passage.

Those who are eager to fight will inevitably perish, and those who forget to fight will be in danger. The Northwest Frontier Army, which was once brave and good at fighting, is gradually transforming.

At the city gate, several sergeants were making things difficult for a caravan, hoping to gain some benefits.

Suddenly someone looked up and said, "Why did I hear the sound of horse hooves?"

Everyone listened.

"There's the sound of horse hooves."

"It sounds very dense."

"Eh! No, this is an army!"

An old soldier shouted towards the city: "A cavalry is coming, you cavalry, let's see who it is!"

The garrison at the head of the city stood up lazily and put his hands over his eyes to build a shelter.

Then, it stopped moving.

"Who is it?" the old pawn asked.

But he felt there was no need to ask.

A black line appeared in the sky.