manynovel Chapter 1144 Guan Hejie
Chapter 1144 Guan Hejie
Chapter 1144: Officials Congratulate the Victory
An hour ago, all officials dressed in auspicious clothes went to the East Gate to ask the emperor to take the title.
At this moment, the ceremonial robes had not yet been changed, and all the officials were leaving and returning.
Sun Gu, the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture who had been the most eager to oppose the expansion of the frontier, stood there for a long while after receiving the victory report from the soldiers holding the proclamation, and then ordered someone to tell the officials.
In fact, the officials had not yet dispersed, and saw the dusty soldiers holding the brocade like flags. When the enemy rode straight into the palace to announce their victory, all the officials who were about to leave the palace turned back to the direction of the government hall to wait for news.
Liang Yimei, the most stubborn and pro-war Dangxiang leader, was captured and killed. The 800,000-strong army was defeated at the city of Lanzhou. Li Bingchang, the ruler of Xia, sent envoys to cede three states and seek peace... At this point, even the ministers who opposed the attack on Xia had nothing to say.
All the officials gathered in front of the government hall, digesting the news with mixed feelings.
There used to be a story of a great victory on the frontier, where the prime minister led all the officials to congratulate the emperor. This time, they didn’t even need to change their wedding clothes, and they even saved the trouble of making another trip.
When Zhang Yue walked out of the government hall wearing a coat, all the officials came together to invite the wise minister.
Facing the officials paying homage, Zhang Yue received the victory report from Cai Que and found that the other party, who had been shady and ambiguous towards him before, now changed his attitude.
In fact, it was not just Cai Que. There were probably many officials who secretly criticized Zhang Yue for giving the emperor the title. What is happening now?
After twenty years of ups and downs in his official career, Zhang Yue has become calm and composed, and his heart is as firm as a rock.
I can bear the humiliation.
I also deserve the honor.
No matter how many times you are beaten, you will still be tough, no matter which direction the wind blows from.
If you don't have the energy in your heart and the strength in your body, what's the point of being an official and what's the point of being a prime minister?
Zhang Yue's eyes swept over Feng Jing and Xue Xiang, who were also from the Privy Council. Feng Jing lowered his head and said nothing, while Xue Xiang bowed his head respectfully. Then he looked at Hanlin Academician Zhang Dun, Li Qingchen, Pu Zongmeng, Sansi Envoy Huang Lu, Chief Censor Li Ding, and others, all of whom had different expressions on their faces.
Zhang Yue said to Cai Que, "Hurry up and report this to His Majesty in the Purple Palace. I will lead all the officials to congratulate you on your victory!"
Cai Que hesitated and asked, "Minister of History..."
Wang Gui had already returned home due to illness, and we didn’t know how long we would have to wait for him.
Zhang Yue said: "No more waiting..."
The Battle of Lanzhou was originally planned by himself, so what contribution did Wang Gui make?
When the leader wants to talk to you about the overall situation, you are not involved in it. You are the price at all costs. You must have suffered a lot in your previous life.
Now... I don't have to suffer this kind of anger anymore.
Zhang Yue took the victory report in his hand, glanced at all the officials and said, "Gentlemen, follow me to the Purple Palace!"
"only!"
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In front of the Purple Palace, Jun Rongzhi was already playing the triumphant music.
In the past, the palace rarely used Kai music, because people were worried that the ministers would take over the emperor's power. In history, when Tong Guan returned victorious from the northwest, Kai music was played in the palace, which made Emperor Huizong of Song unhappy.
Today, hundreds of musicians are playing Kaile music with the pipa, flute, drum, 羯鼓 and big drum.
It was the first time that Zhang Yue heard Junrong playing the triumphal music. The last time was when Wang Anshi led hundreds of officials to congratulate the emperor on the recovery of Qingtang. At that time, as the person in the music, he was still four thousand miles away serving the country.
Now that he had replaced Wang Anshi, he led all the officials to congratulate the Emperor of Han upon hearing this victory.
Thousands of imperial guards stood on both sides of the square with spears in hand. The music played by Jun Rongzhi was like the feeling of first hearing Schubert's "Military March" and Schlawens' "Radetzky March". A sense of excitement and excitement emerged spontaneously.
Kaile is majestic and boasts of his military power.
It seems as if we can see the Qin Dynasty sweeping across the world, the powerful Han Dynasty's expedition to the desert and expelling the Huns, and the Tang Dynasty's expedition to the west and expansion of territory.
The roar of cavalry suddenly arose, and the brave Han men returned home with a triumphant song.
All officials wore auspicious clothes and held tablets in their hands as they headed towards the Purple Palace.
After the whip was blown in the palace, the emperor climbed onto the dragon throne in his boots and robe. Zhang Yue led all the officials in the palace to congratulate him: "Long live the emperor!"
After the ceremony, Shi Deyi took the victory report from Zhang Yue and handed it to the official in military uniform.
The official spread out the victory report and read it through, then said: "The Xia ruler has no long-term strategy and trusts the treacherous people around him, so he will eventually fail!"
Zhang Yue said: "It is all thanks to your majesty's wisdom, decisiveness and foresight!"
The emperor said, "I also rely on you to plan and win battles thousands of miles away. You have made great contributions!"
Zhang Yue said: "All things in the world are accomplished by people, and things also make people. Today, the great victory in Lanzhou, your majesty is the most virtuous in history, and we ask your majesty to consider the matter of adding a noble title again!"
The official said, "I will consider your words."
The emperor said: "Let Li Xian lead the meritorious soldiers in this battle to present the captives to the capital, and I will reward them generously!"
"I obey your order!" Zhang Yue replied.
At this time, Zhang Dun said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty. From now on, the offensive and defensive positions between Song and Xia will change. If the enemy can go, we can go too."
All the officials knew what Zhang Dun meant. With the destruction of the heavy troops of Western Xia under the city of Lanzhou, the declining trend of the two-pronged attack on Xia was reversed, and the offensive and defensive situation of Song and Xia changed again.
As the most staunch advocate of war, Zhang Dun proposed a full-scale attack on Western Xia.
Zhang Yue glanced at Zhang Dun and thought, who told you to launch a full-scale attack on Western Xia?
The official nodded slowly, with great ambition and aspirations between his brows, and said: "If the enemy can go, I can go too!"
The official suddenly drew the sword from his waist, raised it high and said, "May God bless China!"
The officials were stunned for a moment. Zhang Yue did not expect the official to be so immature all of a sudden. At this moment, the officials also responded excitedly: "This day brings glory to China!"
He seemed to see the city of Lanzhou on the Yellow River, with the glorious red flags of the Song Dynasty shining all over the city like torches in a cold night.
The great victory in Lanzhou changed the attitudes of officials who had no longer held out hope for the conquest of Xia.
And the official statement is "May God glorify China".
What made Zhang Yue even more surprised was that he could see the rising momentum of a country and a nation.
As a time traveler, he is extremely clear about the direction of history. The country has experienced ups and downs, and the nation has experienced prosperity and decline. The heavy vicissitudes of those years are buried in the hearts of every descendant of the Chinese nation.
When can we return to the top of the world?
Zhang Yue always mocked officials in his heart for their great ambitions but little talent, and for often overestimating their own capabilities. However, there always had to be someone like this in front to lead everyone forward, carry the country on his shoulders, and consolidate the will of the nation.
Now the Battle of Lanzhou has brought great prestige to the government and boosted the people's morale to a high level.
I just stand by and assist with all this calmly.
"Tonight, the palace will host a banquet and announce the news to the whole city. I, the ministers, and all the people will celebrate together!"
The emperor looked at his ministers cheering and dancing, then he stood up with a solemn expression and left the hall.
Zhang Yue watched the emperor leave the hall, but suddenly felt someone staring at him from the side. He turned around and saw that it was Zhang Dun.
Zhang Yue was quite dissatisfied with what Zhang Dun said in the palace today and snorted on the spot.
Zhang Dun also showed a look of disdain.
The two looked at each other and then separated.
At that moment, Zhang Yue led all the officials to leave the palace. At the same time, the palace announced the news in the capital. The people all knew that the Song army had severely damaged the Dangxiang under the city of Lanzhou and captured and killed their prime minister Liang Yimai. The gloom of the initial defeat was swept away, and the whole city of Bianjing was immediately jubilant.
Thousands of people took to the streets to celebrate as if it were a festival.
The lights in the imperial palace were brightly lit, and the emperor held a banquet for his ministers in the Daqing Hall to celebrate the great victory!