Chapter 968

Instead of struggling to gain nothing, it is better to accept this result happily, just like Zhao Tingzhi, who was also forced to retire. Although he was far away from the court, he still had a group of old party colleagues as friends.

"If you can figure it out by yourself, it is naturally the best, alas..." In addition to sighing, Liu Zhi really couldn't think of any other language to comfort this close friend.

It would be great if there were more intelligent people in the world who were informed and tactful. At least, it would be much better to be smart by yourself.

"Now, what I am worried about is the reaction of my colleagues who don't know the truth tomorrow..." After the two left the palace, they were about to leave, Liu Zhi stroked his long beard and stared at the depressed Zhu Guangting in front of him.

Looking at Liu Zhi's gaze like an awl, Zhu Guangting didn't understand what was going on. After pondering for a moment, he bowed deeply to Liu Zhi. "Don't worry, brother, I will definitely not let this scene happen."

"Then I'll have a hard time, take care of myself..." Liu Zhi sighed, then turned around and walked away from the sedan chair.

Watching Liu Zhi's soft sedan drift away, the rustling autumn wind blew, and a yellow fallen leaf just passed by Zhu Guangting's eyes, then circled and continued to fly towards the south.

"Master, it's cold and cold. Come into the sedan chair quickly..." The servant next to him came over and persuaded him.

"I understand, go back to the house..." Zhu Guangting tightened the wooden box given by the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao in his hand, and then got into the sedan chair and ordered.

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The next morning, the Song Dynasty meeting was held as usual. Zhu Guangting, who had already changed into his brand new official uniform, appeared in the court without any unexpected appearance.

He stepped forward and presented a letter to the Emperor Zhao Xu, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty who sat firmly behind the imperial case, to the letter of peace from the Western Xia Kingdom.

Under the instructions of the emperor, Ma Shang began to read the letter of Xixia's request for peace in public. Soon after reading it, under the leadership of Liu Zhi, the civil and military officials in the court bowed down the steps and congratulated the emperor.

Listening to this humble letter to the Western Xia Kingdom, seeing all the civil and military officials bowing to the court and congratulating him, Emperor Zhao Xu seemed so energetic.

It's definitely a proud look. Last year, Xixia was still murderous intent and robbed the Shaanxi Road of the Song Dynasty. In just less than a year and a half, Xixia, who had become disabled, was so humble and humble.

This is something that has not happened since the founding of the Song Dynasty. All of this depends on the achievements of Su Dongpo, Wang Wushan and others. At least this is what the Emperor Zhao Xu of the Song Dynasty thought.

However, in the court, it is naturally impossible to say this. After Zhao Xu cleared his throat and asked the ministers to waive the court, he expressed his inner joy and encouraged the ministers in the court.

He also praised the achievements of the civil and military officials of Shaanxi Province and stated that this victory was a victory related to the fate of the Song Dynasty. Through this war, it not only demonstrated the prestige of the Song Dynasty, but also made the Song Dynasty realize its strength.

At the same time, I would like to remind everyone not to be afraid of things when they encounter them. So what if I fight head-on? As long as the glaciers in the Song Dynasty can unite, even if I face the two powerful enemies of Xixia and Liao, the final victory will inevitably belong to the Song Dynasty.

After using this victory to complain about the important officials of the court who encountered external conflicts and who could not show the response strategy of a great power except for spending money to cede land and make peace, Zhao Xu's eyes fell on Zhu Guangting.

"Where is Zhu Guangting?"

Zhu Guangting felt a chill when he heard Zhao Xu's call, but he knew very well that at this time, there was no way to imagine. After facing the gaze that Liu Zhi cast, he went straight out of the train and bowed to Zhao Xu. "I'm..."

"Zhu Qing, this time you went on a mission to Shaanxi North Road, it seems that you have suffered a lot. Your face looks so haggard. Can you still bear it?" Zhao Xu tried hard to hide his disgust and asked with a caring look.

After a few coughs from Zhu Guangting, he fell to the ground with a deep bow and said with a gratitude. "Thank you for your care, old minister, I went to Shaanxi North Road, and after a long journey, I finally understood what the bitter cold in the northern border of the city is..."

Under Zhu Guangting's vivid language description, the bitter and cold land in the northern border of Shaanxi Road is really not a place for ordinary people. However, the northwest military and civilians of our Song Dynasty were able to unite and block the hundreds of thousands of Liao and Xia army with weak forces, making amazing contributions to the Song Dynasty.

It protected the security of the northwestern border of our Song Dynasty, and was able to make achievements frequently under such a difficult situation and achieve miraculous victory.

It also destroyed the fighting will of the Western Xia country, and even allowed the Northern Liao Dynasty to see the determination and will of the Song Dynasty...

Confused... This adjective has now become the most appropriate adjective with the civil and military expressions of the Song Dynasty. This flattery made the old party bosses and the new party members confused.

What's wrong with this guy? Could it be that he was hit hard in the head that led to a deviation in his political views? Or is this guy obviously pretending to be a war prostitute? This is too unscientific, right?

Could it be those civil and military officials, even Zhao Xu, who was sitting behind the imperial case, was confused. What was this guy doing? Could it be that he was dealing with the emperor's grandmother after being threatened by his secret decree?

I was already crazy and was about to give up and have a big scene, say good things first and then have a big turn, causing a big earthquake in the court?

Next, Zhu Guangting changed his mind and said that after he arrived at Shaanxi Road, he fell seriously ill, couldn't sit and lie down, and was confused. It was difficult to keep a clear head when negotiating with the Xixia envoy.

Fortunately, the emperor Shengming handed over the important task of presiding over the peace talks to Wang Yang and Wang Wushan, a young talent in the Song Dynasty. Only then did he, Zhu Guangting, could he calm down and recuperate in Hongzhou.

Later, Wang Yang and Wang Wushan showed their power while presiding over the negotiations, forcing Xixia into the alley. In the end, they had to surrender to the great reputation of the Song Dynasty and finally offered the land of Shizhou to seek peace.

"...... After this trip to Shaanxi Road, although the old minister has completed His Majesty's entrustedness, he knows that he is old, weak and sick, and it is really difficult to bear His Majesty's entrustedness. Therefore, today, I took this opportunity to ask His Majesty to resign from his official position, so I can go home and have fun with my grandchildren, and take care of my grandchildren..."

"Please beg your Majesty..." Zhu Guangting said with deep grief in his speech.

At this moment, Zhao Xu looked at the prelude that had arranged so many preludes, but at the last moment he returned to Zhu Guangting who was in charge.
Chapter completed!