C82

On the second day, the imperial court announced a series of awards. The land acquired this time was from the Great Yan Mountain Pass to the south, Heaven Realm Mountain to the west, Pearl River Snow Mountain to the east, and the Great Sea Prairie. The land acquired this time was from the Great Yan Mountain Pass to the north, Heaven Realm Mountain to the west, and Pearl River Snow Mountain to the east, as well as the Great Sea Prairie. Under the recommendation of the Military Department and the guarantee of the Ministry of Law, Zhang Zhou was promoted to the rank of a military officer. Since the military had no objections, others naturally would not say anything.

The ministers argued about the way in which Shardland was regulated. Because of his participation in the Western Tribes, this was the first time that Zhang Zhou had participated in a court meeting.

It was only when a military official next to him lightly touched him and reminded him that His Majesty wanted him to answer that he reacted. He hurriedly ran out of the troop and said while kneeling: "This lowly general is here!"

The great hall was completely silent. Zhang Zhou didn't know what the Emperor wanted him to answer! Fortunately, the Ping Wang spoke up in time to ease the awkwardness.

"Zhang Zhou, this is your first time in court, so you don't have to be too nervous. Father asked you, what do you think about setting up a government office in Sai Prefecture?"

Zhang Zhou was a bit vexed. Just now, his mind had been wandering, but he hadn't heard what the ministers were discussing. He thought to himself, if he were to speak nonsense, he might offend a lot of people!

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this lowly general's position is low and my horizon is narrow. This lowly general thinks that Your Majesty's decision is a sacred trial! "

There were no small sounds of booing around them. It was probably the contemptuous shouts of some righteous people! Zhao Qianyuan seemed to be in a good mood and warmly said, "If I have to decide everything, what do you ministers need to do? The court's business was to gather ideas! You are so young, but you should be less flattering. After all, you did quite well on your trip to Xirong. Just tell me what you think! "

Zhang Zhou had once had a discussion with the Peace King. He knew that the Ping Wang was not in favour of setting up a magistrate, so he said, "This general thinks it's better not to set up a magistrate for the time being!"

"Why?"

"First of all, Sai Prefecture is vast and sparsely populated. It can also be said that there are no residents here. Secondly, right now, the border between the Western Tribes and Tang Dynasty is clear, but the border with the Great Prairie is not clear! The general boldly believed that the borders of Sai Prefecture would still need a long period of time to be tidied up and that a decisive war might even be needed with the Great Sea Prairie in order to truly determine their rightful place. At that time, it would not be too late to carry out policies such as immigration and build new cities! "Third, with our Tang Dynasty's military strength, it would be a bit of a waste to give up the danger of the Great Yan Mountain Pass and go to the plains to garrison our troops and prevent the sea from happening …"

Before Zhang Zhou could finish his sentence, he heard an indignant voice, "Your Majesty, this Zhang Zhou's words are ridiculous!"

Zhang Zhou did not know the speaker, but Ping Wang recognized him. He stepped forward and asked: "Mr. Hu, everything Zhang Zhou said is true, what is so absurd about it?"

The proper and honorable Hu Xianwen of the Ministry of Rites said with a stern and righteous look on his face, "The land of the Great Tang is extremely valuable! How could he just abandon them? If there are lands that cannot be defended, then where is the dignity of my Great Tang Nation? Your Majesty, the officials of the Ministry of Rites who accompanied them to escort the bride once said that the entrance of the Heaven Realm Mountain Range was a dangerous place and that it was entirely possible to build a second Wild Goose Mountain Pass! "If the city is built again, the west will be rejected, and the east will be frightened of the sea …"

Huo Xiaoyun cut him off and went on the stage, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Heaven Realm Mountain is different from the Great Yan Mountain. The Great Yan Mountain is a dangerous place, hard to climb, and can be relied on as a heaven's danger.

"Could it be that our Tang Dynasty can only rely on the heavenly tribulation to protect its citizens and its land?"

Ning Wang, Zhao Qili asked. Even though he was no longer the crown prince, he still had Ning Wang's identity and could discuss matters in the imperial court!

At this time, another boorish voice echoed, "Your Majesty, Ning Wang's words are true! My Tang Dynasty's elite troops number one million, how can we all rely on dangerous means to survive! "If this general is not talented, he would be willing to lead troops to guard Sai Zhou!"

It was General He Xiong! Huo Xiaoyun said sarcastically, "General He is indeed formidable. I wonder how many men and horses he will need? Fifty thousand? A hundred thousand? Or two hundred thousand? "

"General Huo, this is not a question of how many soldiers and horses there are, it is a question of the dignity of the Tang Dynasty!"

The Left Attendant of the Ministry of Industry, Qian Youdao, expressed his opinion. Before he could finish his sentence, a voice retorted back.

"If the Ministry of Work can pay the food supply of the garrison! My Department of Revenue is the first to support it! "

The person who spoke was the official Li Ji of the Ministry of Revenue.

King Ning, Zhao Qili, seemed to be full of confidence as he said to the Emperor, "Your Majesty, my Tang Dynasty won Sai Prefecture, so there is no need to support so many soldiers and horses in Neping Prefecture! It was entirely possible for them to move half of the tribes of Nanping Prefecture to Sai Prefecture and live there! "This way, the imperial government can save money and have more room to survive in the Southpan Prefecture. At the same time, the Tang Dynasty can control the Sai Prefecture and kill three birds with one stone!"

No one else answered! Many people glanced at him silently. He was the great Western General, Sima Jingyan, who was standing there motionlessly, just like a wooden sculpture of a Bodhisattva! Who didn't know of the relationship? Almost all the officials were thinking, "Is this Ning Wang's intention?" Or was it because of His Majesty the emperor? But Sima Jingyan seemed to fall asleep and didn't have the slightest reaction.

Zhao Qianyuan did not say anything either. Ning Wang turned to ask Sima Jingyan.

"General Si Ma, what do you think?"

Sima Jingyan's eyelids moved lazily as he slowly said, "The crown prince's words are reasonable. Ah, I'm sorry. This old subject doesn't have a good memory. It should be Ning Wang, hehe!"

Zhao Qili looked embarrassed, but she did not flare up! He thought to himself, "Old fool, if I let you talk fast now, you will regret it sooner or later!"

Sima Jingyan slowly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this official is willing to resign as the Great General of the West and return to Nanping Province with hundreds of thousands of elders and fathers. We will move our clan to the north and guard Sai Zhou for the Tang Dynasty!"

It was like the last move in a chess game: General!

In his heart, Sima Jingyan thought, "Zhao Qianyuan, no matter who it is, it doesn't matter who the father and son pair have an attitude towards him!" I, Sima Jingyan, dare to agree to move, do you dare to agree?

Just as Zhao Qianyuan was silent and awkward, Zhang Zhou, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly spoke, "Your Majesty, this general has something to begin!"

"What is it? "Speak!" Although the Emperor's attitude was not as gentle as before, he was still somewhat satisfied. Zhang Zhou's voice at this moment eased a lot of the awkwardness.

"Your Majesty, when I returned from sending you off, I had a few words with the Peace King. I already mentioned a similar idea, but he rejected it! This lowly general had said that it was hard to leave one's homeland, and it was the same for ordinary people, not to mention the Sima family, which was a large clan that had lived in the Southlevel Prefecture for a hundred years. The Sima family had rendered meritorious services to Tang Dynasty! Even if they could keep it alive, it was what they deserved! And said that if His Majesty heard my suggestion, he would definitely scold me for being foolish! "

Zhao Qianyuan answered with a "hmm" and said, "Prince Ping understands me after all!" In his heart, he was very satisfied with the step that Zhang Zhou had given him.

But Zhang Zhou was thinking, "Know my ass, I know you, okay?" He continued, "Later on, the Ping Wang thought of an idea. Perhaps the Ping Wang felt that it was premature and didn't say it. What the Ping King meant was, to recruit outsiders to live in Sai Prefecture, the residents of the Great Sea Prairie are used to nomadic life, and my Tang Dynasty can also have nomadic people to live in the fertile Sai Prefecture of the Great Prairie! The Tang Dynasty could exempt them from taxes and set up a patrolling post! If the Southlevel Prefecture was able to give birth to the Sima Family, then the Sai Prefecture would also be able to do the same! After thinking about it, I think this plan has the following benefits: firstly, saving the country's expenses; secondly, weakening the enemy; and thirdly, there is an inch of land to protect! "

This time, no one spoke immediately. Many people were thinking about the feasibility of this method. Zhao Qianyuan thought for a while, then said to Sima Jingyan, "Sima Aoyin, don't be impulsive! "Be a great general of the West, and guard the northwest for us!"

Sima Jingyan kowtowed to express his gratitude and retreated! Zhao Qianyuan looked at Ning Wang and snorted, "Hmph, ignorant! Go down! "

Then he looked at Zhao Qisheng and nodded. "Your idea is pretty good. What else do you guys have in mind?"

"Your Majesty, the barbarians of the prairie have not been enlightened. I'm afraid that they are not easy to control!" Hu Xian Wen spoke again.

"Your Majesty, I believe that as long as the officials are able to deal with them and allow them to be nomadic and plentiful, they will surely wholeheartedly follow the Tang Dynasty!" Li Ji said.

"This subject supports the idea of the Prince!"

At this point, Lu Daiwen, who had been silent all this time, had come out to express his attitude! Then the ministers came out one by one to express their stance.

"I think this plan is feasible!"

"I support the Ping Wang strategy!"

"..."

Most people expressed their support! In the end, Zhao Qianyuan also said, "I also think we can give it a try. Let the Ping Wang handle this matter! Do not be impatient, take your time! "

After leaving the imperial court, before Zhang Zhou could leave, he was stopped by a eunuch.

"General Zhang, His Majesty wants you to talk to him in the royal study!"

Zhang Zhou did not understand, but he did not dare to be slow either. He followed the eunuch out of the main hall and into the imperial study. The eunuch reported at the door, then took the initiative to leave. Although it wasn't the first time Zhang Zhou had met this sage expert in person, he was still a bit nervous. Before he could recover, Zhao Qianyuan's voice came from inside.

"Zhang Zhou, come in!"

Zhang Zhou quickly walked in and knelt down to pay his respects.

"Stand up!"

"Thank you, your majesty!"

Zhang Zhou stood up and stood in front of the Dragon Book table! Zhao Qianyuan said, "I will leave my trade dealings with the Western Tribes to the Nine Prefectures as a reward for you!"

Zhang Zhou naturally knew why the Emperor had given him this reward! Moreover, this explanation was something he could only wish for! He quickly knelt down to express his gratitude!

Zhao Qianyuan continued, "I know that you're the one who thought of that method. I can't think of it, and it's rare for you to be so quick-witted. Very good!" If you work faithfully, I will give you a big future! However, there were some things that you shouldn't care about. Do you understand? "

Zhang Zhou immediately thought that this must be related to Zhang Xing. For Sovereign King to warn him like this, it could be considered a huge favor! Zhang Zhou nodded, "This general understands!"

"What do you think of Zerom?"

Zhao Qianyuan's question indicated that the King had already told him a few things. Zhang Zhou did not try to hide anything as he replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that the Western Tribes will not pose a threat to the Tang Dynasty in the near future. Now that we're living in peace, it will be beneficial to Your Majesty's grand plan!"

"How long is this short?"

"This, this humble subject cannot confirm. If Tie He succeeds to the throne successfully, it should be guaranteed for ten to twenty years!"

"Yes, how is the Longzhou Frontier Trade going?"

"It's still hard for Beyan to infiltrate, but she's already established a connection with some tribes in the grasslands!"

"Like I said, do your job with your heart!" I will not mistreat you. You have plotted more for the king of Sai Prefecture! Go down! "

The emperor's question was very concise. As for what exactly Zhao Qianyuan was thinking, he could only rely on himself to figure it out! There were two things Zhang Zhou could think of! First, the plan to weaken the Sima family would not change! Secondly, he did not need to concern himself with Zhang Xing's matters.

Zhang Zhou saw Zhao Qisheng waiting for him outside the forbidden city gate. He didn't even need to greet him politely. With just a glance, he had already gotten into Zhao Qisheng's car. Go to the Prince's Mansion!

"You brat, what benefits did royal father give you?"

"His Majesty gave the western trade to the businesses of the Nine Prefectures! "Rest assured, your shares will not be missing!"

"Truly loyal!" "How did you come up with your idea, Tiff?"

"How did you come up with that? Of course I'm being forced!" I originally wanted to please His Majesty and exchange for my senior brother's life. Who would've thought that I would be sealed off by a single word from His Majesty! Don't worry about what I shouldn't care about! "Sigh!"

"It's really Zhang Xinghe's luck to have a junior like you!"

"Isn't it just luck that you're brothers with me? In the assembly, I have given you a lot of face! "

"Luck, of course luck! You are my lucky general! However, if you want to think of an idea, if you want to be in charge of the aftermath, you have to help me make a charter! "

"I say, Brother Shardblade, Your Highness, do you think I owe you too much in my previous life?"

"Hahaha, it's too late to regret!" Just accept your fate! "

"..."

Of course, there were some things that couldn't be rushed. Zhang Zhou's priority was to take over the Imperial Guard's duties!

The Imperial Guards were the most luxurious army in the Great Tang. It was the duty to defend the capital. Fifty thousand cavalrymen, eighty thousand infantry, and twenty thousand navy troops for a total of one hundred and fifty thousand soldiers. It was divided into four halls and four cities, one for the front, the back, the front, the left, the east, the west, and the north. The four halls were responsible for the defense of the city, and the four cities were responsible for the exterior of the city. The cavalry and navy belonged to the four cities, while the infantry belonged to the four halls. They were assigned to the positions of General Eight Cavalry of Wind, Rain, Lightning, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Lightning. Huo Xiaoyun was a general of the Fire Cavalry and was the general of the Imperial Guard Army in the North City. He Xiong was the general of the Imperial Guard Army in the left hall, so his ranking was random! The number of soldiers in each army varied depending on the situation. However, the troop composition was always 10 brigades, 5 battalions. Zhang Zhou was assigned to be a brigade of the Imperial Guard, with a total of 2000 soldiers. His superior was the Wind Knight General Yan Ping. The leader of the Imperial Guards was Pei Yuanzhao of the Dazhu Kingdom!

The seven of them had originally planned to accompany Zhang Zhou to report to the capital's torture camp after the wedding of Zhang Zhou. In the end, they went with Zhang Zhou to Xirong and rested in Hezhou for a few days before entering the capital. Wang Sheng and Wei Da did not hesitate to follow suit. Yang Xiaolang and Erniu were even personal retainers!

The Imperial Guard's yamen was right next to the forbidden city's main entrance. The model was somewhat similar to most of the yamen torturers. It should be a unified national building standard. The difference was that the yamen torturer was bronze in color and the yamen torturer was golden in color!