marquis of jingan

Chapter 1058 Mapping the War Situation in Jiankang

Jiankang Palace, Ganlu Hall.

The weather has gradually warmed up now and is no longer as cold as before. Most of the stoves in the Manna Hall have been removed, leaving only one or two in reserve.

It was already afternoon, and His Majesty the Emperor had just finished processing the documents at hand. He rubbed his aching temples, got up and stretched his muscles, and then turned his head to look at Gao Ming.

Eunuch Gao immediately stepped forward and began to report today's important news.

This is one of his jobs as personal secretary.

"Your Majesty, according to the report from the frontline guards, Shen Shilang has left Xuzhou and entered the territory of Shandong."

"Well."

The emperor nodded first, and then said lightly: "It seems that the Huai'an army fought well. The steps of attacking Yanzhou mentioned by Shen Yi in the report have basically been completed."

Gao Ming nodded.

"Shen Shilang's prediction is not wrong at all. So far, the Huai'an army in Shandong has only encountered resistance in one county, Zou County. The other counties are basically taken down easily, and there are not many obstacles encountered."

The emperor said with a smile: "The most powerful thing about Shen Yi is that his eyes are very vicious. As long as he sees something accurately, he rarely misses it."

The emperor said with a smile: "Until now, in my memory, the only thing he has missed is the Northern Qi woman who committed suicide."

"correct."

After muttering for a while, the emperor said, "How is Shen Heng?"

After thinking about it seriously, Eunuch Gao replied.

"Shen Sheren has excellent literary talent and knowledge, and is very serious in doing things. Until now, there has been no mistake."

The emperor nodded and said with a smile: "He has a different personality from his brother, he seems to be more honest."

"For a while..."

The emperor said softly: "Call him to see me."

After a pause, the emperor said again: "After Shen Heng, arrange for Zhao Zhi to come to Ganlu Hall."

Eunuch Gao bowed his head respectfully, said yes, and then stepped back to make arrangements.

The emperor returned to his throne, took a map of the land of China, spread it on the desk, and set his eyes on the Shandong territory on the map,

His gaze fell on Yanzhou in the Shandong border.

Although this is not the capital of Shandong Province, it is of great cultural significance. If this place can be successfully taken down, the imperial court will be much more confident when it comes to publicity in the future.

and…

Emperor Hongde really wanted to see the disciples of the sage family kneeling in front of him and worshiping him.

When His Majesty the Emperor was wandering, a somewhat cautious voice sounded: "Shen Heng, the scholar of the minister..."

"Kowtow to Your Majesty."

Only then did the emperor come to his senses, looked up at the young official kneeling in front of him, raised his hand with a smile and said: "Shen Qing, don't be too polite, get up and answer."

Shen Heng got up and stood with his hands down.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The emperor looked at him and asked, "It's been nearly a year since I filled the vacancy, but are you still used to it?"

Shen Henggong said: "Return to Your Majesty, the family members of the same department, and Lord Yin have taken good care of me, and I am used to everything."

At this time, the people in Zhongshushe were divided into five departments, but the office duty room was all together, a total of twenty people worked in one office, and the official positions were the same, and there was no distinction between superior and inferior.

However, an older seal will be elected, known as Yinjun.

The emperor smiled and said: "You are only 20 years old this year?"

Shen Heng quickly bowed his head: "Return to Your Majesty, I am 21 years old this year."

The emperor touched the beard on his chin and said with a smile: "Ordinary people at your age, most of them are still studying at home, but you have been an official for four years. It is not easy to get used to court."

"Gao Ming said that you are the most attentive person in the Department of Human Resources at Zhongshu."

The emperor said calmly: "You can often come to the Manlu Palace to accompany you in the future. I have many documents that need to be copied."

Speaking of this, the emperor paused, and said with a smile: "In your spare time, you can write a daily record for me."

Shen Heng was startled and couldn't help but look up at the emperor.

The unit he is in now is called Zhongshusheren, and the other four departments are Zhiwenhuadian Zhongshusheren, or Zhiyishitang Zhongshusheren.

As for the Zhongshu Sheren of the Zhongshu Sheren Section, the responsibility is to write imperial edicts, edicts, silver books, iron coupons, etc., so it is reasonable for the emperor to let him accompany him to write documents for the Ganlu Hall.

But the errands of writing daily notes, at this time, are usually written by the Hanlin officials of the Imperial Academy, and have nothing to do with Zhongshusheren.

But when the emperor opened his mouth, Shen Heng naturally didn't dare to answer, he quickly lowered his head and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness..."

The emperor smiled and nodded, "Then say so."

"You go back first."

"In the future, if you encounter something in the palace, you can find Gao Ming."

Having said this, the emperor looked at Gao Ming, then at Shen Heng, and said with a smile: "Eunuch Gao has a good relationship with your brother. I will help you if I can."

Hearing the emperor's words, eunuch Gao's heart moved, and he subconsciously looked at the emperor's expression.

He always felt that there was something in the emperor's words.

Shen Heng was very respectful, agreed, and then exited the Ganlu Hall.

Not long after Shen Heng left, Zhao Changping, Minister of the Household Department, also came to the Ganlu Palace.

Compared with Shen Heng's formality, Zhao Shangshu seemed a lot more casual. He just bowed to the emperor and said in a deep voice, "My minister Zhao Zhi, I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

The emperor put down the miscellaneous books in his hand, and said without thinking: "Gao Ming, give Zhao Aiqing a seat."

After Zhao Changping was seated, the emperor said with a smile: "Zhao Qing, the selection of a new prime minister has been going on for more than a month. What do you think?"

Zhao Changping bowed his head and said: "This is a major national event, and we are all in one mind with the Holy One, and I have no idea."

The emperor shook his head slightly and sighed: "To be honest, there was no one else suitable for this vacancy except Zhao Qing."

"However, Shen Yi was fighting in the front, and it was the time when the Hubu was required to contribute. I was also worried that if the Hubu left Zhao Qing, something would go wrong, which would affect the imperial court's plan for the Northern Expedition."

Zhao Shangshu took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "If Your Majesty has this concern, I am willing to give up entering the meeting hall and still take care of the household department for Your Majesty and the court."

The emperor smiled and said, "There are no complaints?"

Zhao Changping stood up, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have little talent and little knowledge. To be able to be a minister of six departments and to be listed as the ninth minister is already a great favor from your Majesty. I don't dare to have any extravagant expectations..."

The emperor stared at Zhao Changping's expression for a long time, and then smiled dumbly.

"Forget it, stop joking with Zhao Qing."

The emperor left his seat, walked up to Zhao Changping, helped him up, and said with a smile: "Qing Zhao has made great contributions over the years, and I will feel a little sorry if I don't lift you into the council hall again, not to mention that you feel aggrieved."

"I'm afraid..."

The emperor glanced at the north, did not continue, but changed the topic, smiled and said: "But I have something to say with Zhao Xiang first."

"To enter the meeting hall is to enter the meeting hall, but Prime Minister Zhao still has to take care of the errand of the Minister of the Household Department."

"At least, give me another three years."

The emperor said indifferently: "Of course, during this period of time, Prime Minister Zhao will also be in the household department to train a successor who can be a great leader. Get out."

The emperor's words were a bit convoluted.

But the meaning is not difficult to understand.

What he meant was that although Zhao Changping paid homage to the prime minister, the focus of his work would still be on the household department in a short period of time.

To put it more bluntly, in a short period of time, Zhao Changping may not be the prime minister and the secretary of the household department, but the secretary of the household department enjoys the rank of prime minister.

If he wanted to get away from the Hubu and fully exercise the power of prime minister, he had to let the Hubu leave him and still be able to function as it is now.

Zhao Changping suppressed the excitement in his heart, knelt down on the ground, kowtowed and said, "My lord, thank you for your trust."

"I have high hopes, and I will do whatever I can to serve your majesty and the court without any hesitation!"

He knelt down and saluted.

After the emperor suffered three blows from him, he helped him up and said with a smile: "Xiang Zhao is so polite."

After the monarch and his ministers said a few words on the scene, Zhao Shangshu...it should be said that it was Zhao Xianggong, suddenly asked: "When your majesty was talking just now, he looked at the north side. Is it true that Shen Yi is in the north side and has made another big move?"

The emperor nodded, looked to the north, and said with a smile: "I just received the news."

"My Northern Expedition East Route Army has all entered the territory of Shandong, and within a month, it has occupied more than ten cities in Shandong."

Speaking of this, the emperor said softly: "This news will be written in the mansion newspaper as soon as possible, and Zhao Xiang should be able to see it in the mansion newspaper tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Changping and smiled.

"After occupying more than ten cities, the Huai'an army..."

"Basically, there is a tendency of soldiers to encircle Yanzhou."