Chapter 281 The Imperial Palace [Continued]

"Seventh brother, you are thinner and darker! I have been so hard for you to stay in Lingnan this year!" Song Renzong didn't know whether it was sincerity or hypocrisy, but at least on the surface, it seemed to be from sincerity.

Zhao Qian looked at Song Renzong's face and said with a complicated expression: "Sixth Brother, you have lost weight too. Pay attention to your diet and sleep!"

Seventh brother... In the past, Emperor Renzong of Song called himself Alang, but now Alang has passed away! Behind the seemingly intimate title, who knows the barrier?

Brother Six, do you really think I went to your dragon throne?

After hearing Zhao Feng's words, Song Renzong touched his thin cheeks and said with a wry smile: "This day is not stable, how can I have a comfortable meal and a safe sleep?"

Song Renzong's words were probably unintentional words, but they were indescribable to the ears of prime ministers such as Zhang Shixun and Lu Yijian, and they felt very uncomfortable.

"The official family, these are all incompetent officials, so please punish them!" Lu Yijian stepped out with guilt and bent over and bowed. It was really hard for him. At such an age, he still had to bend so deeply, and he was still waiting for Song Renzong's words, so he did not stand back.

But Zhang Shixun cursed in his heart, Lu Tanfu, you old bastard, actually took my first move.

"Official family, this time, the old minister asked to be a transshipment envoy from Shaanxi. No matter what he said, he would definitely stabilize the northwest for the official family!" Xia Shouyun, the official in charge of the Privy Council, stepped out and said with a righteous look on his face.

Zhao Qian glanced at Xia Shouyun and saw that although this person was not young, he looked a bit like a general. Three long beards under his jaw, his skin was slightly black, and his lips were tightly pursed, with a feeling of perseverance.

Regarding this person, Zhao Qian also got information from Cao Feiliang. After all, Cao Feiliang has not been in vain in Bianliang City over the years, and Xia Shouyun is currently the top leader of the Privy Council. Zhao Qian naturally paid attention to Xia Shouyun's information at the first time.

Speaking of which, Xia Shouyun is still very extraordinary.

His father died in battle. Although his elder brother Xia Shouen was young, he probably made compensation, so he asked him to serve as a palace servant for Song Zhenzong, who was the prince at that time. Soon, Song Zhenzong heard that Xia Shouyun, the younger brother, had no parents at the age of four. He couldn't help but feel pity in his heart, and immediately asked someone to take Xia Shouyun to his palace to raise him, and was taken by Song Zhenzong's own wet mother.

When Emperor Zhenzong of Song ascended the throne, it would be even more amazing. He would be able to attain enlightenment by one person and to ascend to heaven.

When the Battle of Chanyuan was in the battle, he even served as the horse in front of the hall. To put it bluntly, he was the supervisor of the imperial guards in front of the hall. He was not an ordinary person, but he could not do it!

Later, he served as a military post, such as the governor, the military commander, and the military commander for more than ten years. Until his elder brother Xia Shouen was corrupt and damaged by law, he was in charge. However, just one year later, he was promoted to the magistrate of the Privy Council by Song Renzong last year.

But this is normal. Zhao Jin and Xia Shouyun did not have much relationship, but Song Renzong was not the case. When he was young, he often met Xia Shouyun, and even knew that Xia Shouyun was raised by Song Zhenzong and had a somewhat unspeakable father-son relationship. Xia Shouyun had extraordinary loyalty to the Zhao family, so when no one was available, Song Renzong naturally thought of his family at the first time and immediately regained Xia Shouyun.

It’s hard to say how good the old guy Xia Shouyun is, but his loyalty is really powerful. When no one in the court dared to go to Shaanxi to resist Li Yuanhao’s military power, he asked to go to Shaanxi without saying a word. It should be noted that he is now the top leader of the Privy Council, one is the Minister of National Defense and the other is the commander of the military region. It goes without saying which is more important!

Therefore, after hearing this, Song Renzong couldn't help but be moved and said, "I'll be relieved if I have the eldest brother here!"

My dear friend stopped calling, and he was moved by the big brother, Xia Shouyun sobbed.

Song Renzong and Xia Shouyun staged a reconciliation between the king and the ministers on the spot. Lu Yijian naturally agreed and wiped his eyes, looking very moved. It is hard for this old guy to bend over now!

Only then did Emperor Renzong notice Lu Yijian, he quickly stood up and personally helped Lu Yijian up. "What's wrong with Lu Aiqing? If I'm tired of my back, I'm a sinner! I didn't blame Lu Aiqing for doing my best in business, I saw it all!"

Zhang Shixun next to him was feeling bad again. Isn’t it because of Lu Yijian’s face? Is it because of me, the prime minister?

"The official family, the old minister is old and really can't take on the heavy responsibility. Please retire and return home!" Zhang Shixun knew that retreating was the best.

Whether Song Renzong really trusted Zhang Shixun or was resentful, Song Renzong now said kindly and comforted: "How could Duke Ying say such a despicable thing at this time? Without Duke Ying, I am afraid I can't even sleep? This court! I still need an old minister like Duke Ying to be here to relieve me! Duke Ying, please take back his words just now?"

Zhang Shixun naturally followed the steps and said, "The old minister's words will enlighten me. The old minister said that he was really ashamed of the trust of the old ministers. No matter what, the old minister will definitely work hard to govern the Song Dynasty for the official!"

Zhao Qian sneered in his heart, neither of them was a good person, and it was also a blessing for Song Renzong to have such a good temper.

Why did Zhang Shixun dare to say that he had retired and returned home? Did he really have no power? If this was the case, he would not have entered the palace three times. He would not have plotted against Zhao Qian many times. Isn't he just afraid that Zhao Qian would threaten his status?

The reason why he dared to say this was because of his psychological grasp of Song Renzong. Song Renzong was so good that he could not hide a single shortcoming and was indecisive!

The great defeat of the Song army in Haoshuichuan led to chaos in Shaanxi and shocked the Song Dynasty. Where is Shaanxi? There are a total of 1.5 million households! How many households are there today? Ten million!

The importance of Shaanxi Road is self-evident!

Not to mention that after the Western Xia took Guanzhong, the Northern Song Dynasty was really unstable. Because except for the natural dangers of Tongguan, Guanzhong was flat as it went east. At most, Luoyang had some defensive power, but they were all built on plains, and there was no need for Yanzhou and other places, and the terrain was dangerous.

Therefore, at this time, what the Song Dynasty needed most was stability. If Prime Minister Zhang Shixun retired and returned home at this time, wouldn’t it be more chaotic?

Of course, there may not be no benefits. After all, a prime minister's retirement and return home also indirectly illustrates the court's importance to Xixia. If anyone dares to fight to the death, do you want to have a good life? The prime minister has gone home to eat rice. Are you guys bigger than Prime Minister Zhang Shixun?

Zhao Qian secretly thought about what he would do, and felt that he would definitely go with the flow and let Zhang Shixun, an incompetent old guy, step down, and don’t be in the position of prime minister. Unfortunately, he is not Song Renzong, and Song Renzong is not himself! (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!