Gao Lishi took the memorial and read it to the ministers.
After listening, many of the ministers nodded and discussed in low voices with their colleagues next to them.
Xuanzong didn't say anything.
He just watched the low-spirited discussions and reactions of the ministers.
After a while, after the ministers digested Zhao Ziliang's suggestions, he said: "Gentlemen, what do you think of Zhao Qing's suggestions?"
At this time, someone stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen thinks Marshal Zhao's suggestion is very feasible.
If there is no other better way, this may be the best way.
However, Wei Chen suggests adding one more thing, so that our country can have another marriage with Tubo." , choose a girl from the clan to marry Tubo Zanpu to show our country’s sincerity in maintaining peace with Tubo.”
Prime Minister Fang Guan stood up and objected: "Your Majesty, I think this is not possible.
Marshal Zhao's suggestion is already very good.
If we add marriage, it will only make Tubo think that we are guilty and make the Tubo people suspicious."
Xuanzong thought for a while, nodded and said: "Yes, well, just follow Zhao Qing's suggestion.
Then who should be sent as envoy to Tubo?
This person must be resourceful, tenacious, and loyal."
Fang Guan said: "Your Majesty, I have heard that Yan Gaoqing's cousin Yan Zhenqing, who is now the governor of Pingyuan, has made great achievements in fending off enemies.
This man is quite talented.
I suggest that he be promoted and at the same time order him to be sent as an envoy to Tubo."
Xuanzong thought for a while and agreed: "Okay, let's draw up a decree to promote Yan Zhenqing, the governor of Pingyuan, as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, and to send an envoy to Tubo."
"Follow the decree" Xuanzong said to Zhao Ziliang: "Zhao Qing, I have agreed to the promotion list of meritorious officers you have drawn up.
However, I want to ask you for someone, Lai Ai.
I am about to ask him to take charge of military affairs in Huainan and arrive at the rebel army.
I am still a little worried about Yongqiu.
Zhang Xun The others can't stop them.
After all, they have too few troops, and now they are surrounded by the rebel forces.
If Yongqiu is attacked by the rebels, I still have Lai Yi in Huainan to lead his troops to resist, so that the rebels will not be defeated.
Fight to the south of the Yangtze River, what do you think?"
Zhao Ziliang was also about to ask the emperor to strengthen the military defense in the direction of Huainan.
Unexpectedly, the emperor mentioned it first, so he quickly said: "Your Majesty is far-sighted, and the humble minister is not as good as him.
Since your majesty likes Lai Ai, it is true that Lai Ai has always stayed under the command of the minister."
It's a bit of a waste of talent, now it's time for him to go out and take charge of his own business."
"Okay, we have drafted a decree to appoint the former Beiting Army Marching Sima Laigui as the Huainan Disposal Envoy.
He will be responsible for organizing the army and the people to fight against the rebels.
The military supplies and wages will be provided by the prefectures and counties in Huainan."
"Follow the decree" After the court was dismissed, Xuanzong left Zhao Ziliang alone for lunch.
The two of them walked towards the imperial garden, talking as they walked.
Xuanzong said, "The reason why I left you alone is because I still have some state affairs that I want to talk to you about." , I want to hear your opinion.
Also, Yuhuan hasn’t seen you as a friend for a long time.
I want to chat with you and learn about the situation outside."
Zhao Ziliang clasped his fists and said: "I must know everything and tell you everything."
Arriving at a pavilion in the Imperial Garden, Yang Yuhuan was already waiting.
A round table was already filled with fine wine and delicacies.
"I am here to meet you, the noble concubine."
Zhao Ziliang bowed.
Yang Yuhuan came up to Xuanzong and said with a smile: "Shuai Zhao, there is no need to be polite or restrained.
Today, Sanlang and I are not concubines or emperors.
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Just treat us as friends.
Let's live together."
"promise" The three of them sat down at the table.
The palace maid came over to pour wine, and the three of them began to eat.
Xuanzong asked: "Qing Zhao, do you have any other suggestions for the current government?"
Zhao Ziliang thought for a moment, took a sip of wine and said, "I heard that your Majesty has appointed many military envoys since the rebellion in Anlu Mountain."
Xuanzong was stunned, nodded and said: "If there is such a thing, why do you think it is inappropriate to do this?"
Zhao Ziliang said: "In the past, our court's military defense focused on the outside and neglected the inside.
This is okay in peacetime, but if someone rebels, the weakness of the internal emptiness will be highlighted.
Therefore, the military defense cannot focus entirely on the border areas.
The purpose of appointing Jiedushi to take charge of military and political affairs in border areas is to concentrate more efforts on dealing with other areas.
However, one person cannot be appointed to serve as Jiedushi in several border towns at the same time.
This will make this person have too much military power, just like An Lushan in our country. internal places such as If the appointment of Jiedu envoys is equivalent to giving local officials the right to control the army, this will lay the foundation for the separatist rule of vassal towns.
Wei Chen suggested that the posts of these inland Jiedushi envoys should be gradually abolished in the future.
They should be transferred first and then abolished.
The post of Jiedushi is strengthened.
The country's armed forces are beneficial to countering rebellions and guarding local areas, but the generals must be appointed by the court.
At the same time, the generals cannot have financial power or the right to interfere in local government affairs, and local officials cannot meddle in the military affairs of the garrison at will.
Officials and garrison generals all have the responsibility to defend the territory.
In addition, Wei Chen suggested that, except for border towns, military generals are not allowed to act in local government affairs in our country.
At the same time, civilian officials are not allowed to command troops and command military operations, because military generals are not responsible for local affairs. government affairs They are laymen, and civil servants are also laymen when it comes to military affairs.
To give the simplest example, if a blacksmith is asked to do embroidery, can he do it well?
It is best to let professionals do it, and let military generals be officials.
To handle government affairs, they They will only make nonsense and let civilian officials command the army to fight.
They will only let the soldiers die.
At the same time, Wei Chen also suggested that if we want to make decisions and discuss military and state affairs in the future, civilian officials should not be allowed to participate.
Your Majesty can handle government affairs, and you can also use military generals. eliminate Outside, because most of them don't know anything, and some civil servants think that they can command thousands of front troops after reading a few military books.
It is simply ridiculous.
If you let such people try it on the battlefield, they will probably be so scared that they will pee their pants on the spot. , what kind of war are we going to fight?”
Xuanzong nodded and said, "Well, what Zhao Qing said makes sense."
At this time, Yang Yuhuan said: "Oh, the court is over.
Why are you still talking about state affairs?
It's time for meals and rest."
Zhao Ziliang smiled and said: "Your Majesty is right, when you should work, you should concentrate on your work, and when you should rest, you should take a good rest."
Yang Yuhuan smiled and said: "Marshal Zhao, I heard that you have hidden an outer chamber in Chang'an City.
This woman is still Bian Lingcheng's nominal inner chamber."
Zhao Ziliang couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Even the empress knows about it, it must be your Majesty who said it."
Yang Yuhuan smiled and said: "I always thought you were a gentleman, but I didn't expect you to be so carefree and evil-minded.
You actually poached Bian Lingcheng's side."
Zhao Ziliang was quite embarrassed and quickly drank to cover it up.
Xuanzong and Yang Yuhuan couldn't help laughing when they saw this.
Yang Yuhuan said to Zhao Ziliang: "I am very curious about your wife, Mrs.
Meng.
Why don't you let her come into the palace to meet me some other time?
Maybe I can become a close confidant with her."
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Zhao Ziliang quickly agreed: "Since the imperial concubine is interested, the general will definitely convey the imperial concubine's wishes."
Yang Yuhuan took out a gold medal and handed it to Zhao Ziliang and said: "Then it's settled, you ask her to come here tomorrow, you give this to her, and let her take this into the palace so that she can have a smooth journey."
Having said this, Yang Yuhuan turned to look at Xuanzong and asked: "Sanlang, do you have no objection to me talking to Marshal Zhao's concubine, Mrs.
Meng?"
Xuanzong smiled and said: "I have been busy dealing with state affairs these days, and I have neglected you a little.
Why don't I object if you find a few friends to get together?
As long as you have fun."
After Zhao Ziliang came out of the palace, he did not go back to his home in Chang'an City or the Baqiao military camp outside the city.
He went directly to Mrs.
Meng's residence.
Mrs.
Meng saw Zhao Ziliang at the gate and asked happily: "Mr.
Zhao, why are you here today?
Isn't today the day to go to court?"
The two of them entered the gate and walked inside.
Zhao Ziliang said as they walked: "The emperor has left me for lunch.
You know the imperial concubine?
She knew about you and me and said she wanted to see you.
She also asked you to go to the palace tomorrow to talk to her."
Mrs.
Meng exclaimed: "Ah, the imperial concubine wants to see the slave family, but the slave family is just a woman of low status, how can she be qualified to see the imperial concubine?"
Zhao Ziliang smiled and said: "The imperial concubine said you are qualified, you are qualified.
Don't be careful.
The imperial concubine is easy to get along with.
Besides, you are well-educated and well-versed in poetry, chess, calligraphy and painting.
The imperial concubine also likes this.
You should be able to talk."
Come and you must seize this opportunity to have a good relationship with the imperial concubine.
This will be very helpful for you to stay in the capital.
With the imperial concubine taking care of you, ordinary people will not dare to cause trouble for you in the future.
Take this."
When Mrs.
Meng saw Zhao Ziliang taking out a gold sign, she couldn't help but ask: "What is this?"
"This is the pass to enter the palace.
With it, you can follow the eunuch unimpeded.
You don't have to worry.
After entering the palace, the eunuch will teach you the etiquette of meeting the concubine and the emperor."
After Zhao Ziliang finished speaking, he took out the dress he pretended to have last time.
Necklace box.
"And this, you take it, and when you see the imperial concubine tomorrow, give this to her.
If there is anyone else in the world who is qualified to wear it, I'm afraid the only one is the imperial concubine.
I wanted to give it to her directly today, but after thinking about it, It would be more appropriate for you to go and give it to her."
How could Mrs.
Meng not understand that Zhao Ziliang was thinking about her, so she nodded and said: "The slave family understands Zhao Lang's intention."
The next morning, Mrs.
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Meng took a carriage to the palace, and she met Yang Yuhuan smoothly.
Yang Yuhuan was quite surprised to see Mrs.
Meng and said: "No wonder Marshal Zhao favors you.
It turns out that your wife is so beautiful and fragrant."
"The slave family is a girl from a small family.
How can it be said that the country is beautiful and fragrant?
The empress is the unparalleled beauty in the world."
Mrs.
Meng said, took out the brocade box and presented it to her, saying: "The slave family has something exquisite and exquisite.
Dedicate it to the empress.
If there is anyone else in this world who is qualified to wear this thing, I am afraid that she is the only one."
"Oh, what is this and only I can wear it?"
As she spoke, Concubine Yang took the brocade box and opened it.
She was stunned for a moment, and then exclaimed: "This is so beautiful, this necklace is so beautiful.
What kind of gem is this made of?"
Mrs.
Meng smiled and said: "This kind of gem is called a diamond.
It comes from Africa in the far west.
It is extremely rare.
It is also extremely difficult to collect so many pink diamonds of the same color and size.
This necklace is extremely rare."
The Egyptian governor of the Kingdom of Phraya in the West took craftsmen twenty years to make it.
Two hundred years ago, the governor presented it to the regent queen mother of the kingdom of Phraya.
The queen mother liked it very much and increased the governor's jurisdiction.
Ten seats The city, later the necklace was lost.
A hundred years later, it was acquired by a businessman.
The news spread.
In order to get it, the emperors of the Kingdom of Fuli and the Emperor of the Kingdom of Dashi offered twelve cities and thirteen cities respectively.
The necklace was later acquired by a businessman.
After all, a few years ago, Zhao Lang led his troops to defeat the Dashi Army and captured a general.
He seized this necklace from the general.
The slave family dedicated this necklace to the imperial concubine, because only the imperial concubine is qualified to wear it."
Women all love beauty, especially such beautiful treasures.
Yang Yuhuan immediately took it to see Xuanzong.
Soon, Xuanzong conferred upon Mrs.
Meng the title of Mrs.
Zhao, and gave her a gold medal to allow her to enter and exit the palace freely.
With Mrs.
Meng's title of Mrs.
Zhao and the blessing of Yang Yuhuan, no one dared to try against her again
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