Tang Ning did not do this properly, this is the unanimous opinion of the ministers of the Song court. But there is a good side to everything and a bad side.

Some people believe that although Tang Ning should not launch troops to attack the city of Xuanzhou, it is understandable that it is necessary to recover the sixteen states of Yanyun.

Others believe that the Song and Liao countries are in a state of alliance and use troops against their allies, which is tantamount to betrayal. Tang Ning's behavior was too impulsive, he could have reported it to the court first, and then the courtiers would decide what to do after consultation.

There is nothing wrong with the views on both sides, so the main reason for this matter is still Tang Ning.

However, others can't understand it, but Zhao Xu knows it very well. Tang Ning had every time to report the matter to the imperial court and then decide what should be done. The main reason why he is so reckless is that he is thinking about himself.

His body is getting worse day by day, and he just sent a letter to Tang Ning before, with three big fast words written on it.

It is precisely because of this that Tang Ning brazenly raised troops to attack Xuanzhou City.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xu felt both relieved and helpless. It is gratifying that Tang Ning is very loyal to him, as long as it is his own orders, Tang Ning will carry them out meticulously.

Helplessly, with a character like Tang Ning, if he leaves, how should he deal with himself?

The ministers of the court did not have a good impression of him earlier, and there were only a few people in the Manchu Dynasty who had a good eye for him.

Over the years, he has either led troops to fight abroad, or he has been busy preparing for the recovery of Yanyun, and he has no time to improve relations with the ministers of the DPRK and China.

As the so-called son of heaven and a courtier, the day he left by himself may also be the day when Tang Ning was impeached by the Manchu civil and military forces.

Zhang Dian and Zeng Bu quarreled for a long time without a result, and in order not to delay the court meeting, the two had to give up. Prepare to go down to the court for a while, and then go to another place to discuss this matter.

All in all, at present, Tang Ning's battle report has not been delivered, and the envoys of the Liao State have not arrived in Kaifeng Mansion, and they can only make judgments based on their own subjective conjectures without knowing what the specific situation is.

To really decide how to deal with Tang Ning, you have to wait until you combine the battle report and the requirements of the Liao people before you make a plan.

As soon as the court meeting dispersed, Zhao Xu returned to the imperial study with the support of Li Duzhi. Lying on the bed, Zhao Xu casually picked up a book and flipped through it, but he didn't read a word, and his mind was no longer on this book.

To arrange a retreat for Tang Ning, this is what Zhao Xu thinks now.

You can't let Tang Ning give himself more than ten years of hard work, and finally end up miserable, right? The eastern part of the sixteen states of Yanyun has been fully recovered, and only the eight states in the west remain.

Judging from the current situation, sooner or later, these eight states will be taken into the pocket of the Song State, it is just a matter of time, and you can do it yourself

I closed my eyes with peace of mind......

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With the arrival of the new governor of Xuanzhou arranged by the imperial court, a paper dispatch also separated Tangning from the Zhenguo army. The superintendent Zhao Tong succeeded Tang Ning and became the new commander of the Zhenguo Army, Ma Bujun, while Tang Ning was transferred back to Kaifeng Mansion by a clerk from the Privy Council.

This matter can be big or small. Most of the time, an appointment from the Privy Council is not a tool to empty a person's power, as long as it is an appointment from the Privy Council, it means that even if you are transferred back to Tokyo City, you still have something to do.

If it's an order from the government office, it's intriguing.

Zhao Yan looked at the angel who hid to the side and drank tea after reading the holy decree, and then looked at Tang Ning, who was speechless, cleared his throat and said: "Danyang Hou, you can go back to Tokyo City with confidence, there is this king here to watch for you, there will be no big problems." ”

Tang Ning nodded and said, "Regarding the ability of His Royal Highness King Shen, Wei Chen does not doubt it at all. It's just that Wechen is thinking about why he wants to transfer Wechen back to Tokyo City at this time. ”

The angel is just a five-rank official, although he came on behalf of the emperor, but after he went back, he was not the emperor's spokesman after completing the task.

Although Tang Ning's popularity is not very good, there are not a few people who want to sell favors. What's more, a person of Tang Ning's status is not something he can offend, and it is best to keep silent at this time.

So he was still drinking tea, and seeing this, Zhao Yan had no choice but to say: "Probably because of the matter in Xuanzhou City."

This matter happened, the Khitans must be going to Tokyo City to ask the imperial brother for an explanation, Zhang Xiang and Zeng Shumi are probably too lazy to pay attention to it, so they will transfer you back and let you deal with this matter yourself. ”

Tang Ning sighed and said: "There are still eight states and counties in the west waiting to be recovered, Zhang Xiang and Zeng Shumi are confused!" ”

With that, Tang Ning stood up, shook his head and left.

The angel glanced at Zhao Yan and said, "His Royal Highness King Shen, that Weichen is also leaving." ”

"Hmm." Zhao Yan nodded and said, "This king still has something to do, so I won't send it." ”

If you send it, I can't afford it. The angel thought to himself, made a gesture towards Zhao Yan and retreated.

Then Tang Ning ran to pack his luggage, Qi Fu followed Tang Ning's side, and said in a muffled voice: "Brother-in-law, they want to transfer you back, what is going on?" ”

"It's hard to say right now." Tang Ning sighed and replied, "The Privy Council may have other arrangements, or it may be like His Royal Highness King Shen said, asking me to go back and solve the blame of the Liao people myself."

What the hell is going on, you have to go back to find out. But as things stand, it's not a good idea to let me go back at this point in time.

The matter of Canzhou has been sued

After a while, it was time to recover the eight western states of the sixteen states of Yanyun. It's not that I'm arrogant, but if I leave at this time, it will more or less have an impact on the Zhenguo Army.

It's okay with other things, I'm just afraid that as soon as I leave, the pace of the Zhenguo army's advance will slow down. By the time it was west of Yanyun, the Liao people were already ready to deal with it......"

After packing his luggage, Tang Ning was about to set off, but there were two guests, one large and one small, from the Shuai Mansion.

Xu Ning's mother brought Xu Ning here, and it seems that she has made a decision.

The servant led the mother and son into the room to see Tang Ning, Tang Ning looked at Xu Ning, and said to Xu's mother with a smile: "Madame came here today, presumably she has already made plans." ”

Xu Mu nodded and said, "General, the folk girl is just an ordinary woman. Xu Ning followed the people's daughter, one could not learn anything, and the other could only endure hardship.

So it's better to let him follow you, so that you can learn something without having to live a hard life......"

"Since Madame agrees, then from today onwards, Xu Ning will be my apprentice."

Mother Xu wanted to kneel down again to thank Tang Ning, but Tang Ning hugged Mother Xu and said, "Forget these vulgar etiquette, our master doesn't pay attention to this." ”

Mother Xu said: "I came in a hurry today, I couldn't bring a shackle, you see ......"

"It's okay, I'm also in a hurry, I'm going to leave Canzhou City. I don't know if there is anything to bring with me at my wife's house, but if not, come with me! ”

Xu Mu was stunned for a moment and said, "What does the general mean by this......"

Tang Ning smiled: "Since I accepted Xu Ning's child as an apprentice, I can't abandon his family, right?" You also said before, it has always been your mother and son who depend on each other, if I take Xu Ning away, your heart will be empty, right?

And Xu Ning, the child, will also think about you all day long and have no intention of studying, since this is the case, it is better to take you with you. Anyway, there is a lot of vacant land near my residence, and I don't have to report it to the government if I ask someone to build a house nearby. ”

"I can't help it, how can a person like a folk girl be ......"

"Well, ma'am, you don't have to shirk it. It's also because I'm afraid that I won't be able to control this kid, if he doesn't listen to me, I want you to teach him a lesson, and it's not easy for you to find someone if you stay in Canzhou. ”

Mother Xu still wanted to excuse herself, but Xu Ning also said on the side: "Mother, what Master said is right. If you are not with your child, he will be thinking about you all day long and will not be interested in learning.

Go with the kids, there is nothing of value at home anyway. When we get there, Master will never treat us badly. ”

Tang Ning looked at Xu Ning with a smile, and the more he looked at it, the more he felt that this kid was very similar to his previous self.

Mother Xu hesitated for a long time, but nodded under her son's persuasion and agreed.