With the successful implementation of the paper money system, Zhao Huan gradually withdrew his attention from it.
His current focus is mainly on the situation in the Jin Kingdom to the north and the upcoming war in the southwest.
Sima Junru's report objectively and calmly described the current situation in the Jin Dynasty court.
Wanyan Zongpan's influence in the Jin court is rising and growing stronger.
Because in the past six months, conflicts have emerged between various ethnic groups in the Jin Dynasty, especially between the Jurchens and the Han Chinese. In order to eliminate these conflicts, there have been increasing calls within the Jin Dynasty to promote Sinicization.
For example, when Han Chinese from the capital learned that cannibalism was being traded in the Jiangnan Pavilion, and that the victims were Han women, even native Han Chinese could not accept it.
In order to achieve political balance, effectively curb Wanyan Gao, and alleviate various domestic conflicts, the Jin emperor also began to Sinicize, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Take the cannibalism at Jiangnan Pavilion, for example. From the open pricing to the behind-the-scenes manipulation, it was actually influenced by the political situation in the Jin Dynasty.
This was absolutely fantastic news for Zhao Huan, as it meant that the pressure on the northern frontier would be further reduced.
This also means that Zhao Huan can confidently go south and conquer Jiaozhi with his army!
Furthermore, what was left for Zhao Huan was a precious period of peace.
If this period of peace is utilized well, Zhao Huan can more quickly eliminate the remnants within the country and develop the economy and military of the Song Dynasty.
Besides overthrowing the southwest and transforming the Song Dynasty's granaries, it could even pacify the Longyou Protectorate, attack the Western Xia, and reclaim the horse-breeding areas.
Pan Weizhi's new appointment letter has arrived. His identity in the Jin Kingdom has been half exposed, and it is no longer suitable for him to stay there.
Sima Junru transferred him to the Longyou Protectorate in the northwest.
Before he left, he met someone.
It was Wei Xueying, who was in Jiangnan Pavilion, who was moved with compassion when Pan Weizhi left that day. No sooner had he left than a wealthy man went to Jiangnan Pavilion and redeemed Wei Xueying for eight thousand guan. He then took her out of the capital overnight.
That eight thousand strings of cash was all of Pan Weizhi's savings. Although he was Han Lixian's adopted son, his financial income was independent.
After waiting for more than ten days in Youzhou, he finally met Wei Xueying.
Wei Xueying never expected that she would be able to come back one day. After seeing Pan Weizhi, tears suddenly welled up in her eyes.
Nothing is more moving than being reborn after experiencing displacement and despair.
Wei Xueying knelt before Pan Weizhi and said, "Thank you so much, young master, for saving my life. I could never repay you even if I were to be shattered to pieces!"
"Get up quickly. This is all I can do. Here's some money. Take it and go back to Weijia Village in Mizhou to find your brother."
"Young master, my body is dirty, but I beg you to take me in. I am willing to serve you like a slave."
Pan Weizhi was slightly taken aback, feeling a pang of sadness: "You are not dirty. You are cleaner than those high-ranking officials who wear luxurious clothes and spout righteousness and morality. It's just that I am going to serve the emperor, and there will be many dangers ahead. If you follow me, you will lose your life."
"My life belongs to you, young master. I have no fear!"
Pan Weizhi hesitated for a moment before saying, "Let's go."
From that day forward, we would be together no matter where we were, in life or in death.
Pan Weizhi reached out and pulled Wei Xueying onto the horse.
Spring is coming soon to Youzhou; the sun is shining brightly, and the wind has become much gentler.
Grass began to grow outside the city, and the two people left the city and disappeared outside.
Zhang Jun was merely a registrar of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, and by all accounts, he was not qualified to see the emperor.
However, the emperor specifically summoned Zhang Jun.
In orthodox history, Zhang Jun is a famous figure, but he is only 34 years old and does not hold a high official position in Tokyo.
However, after the Jingkang Incident, many of the ministers of the Northern Song Dynasty were captured and taken to the north, resulting in a large number of vacancies in ministerial positions. Zhao Gou valued Zhang Jun highly and gave him the opportunity to be promoted.
It was at this time that he began to show his talent.
This person was a staunch anti-Jin general in history.
Zhao Gou was placed under house arrest by Liu Miao and Liu Zhengyan. It was Liu Miao who organized Han Shizhong, Liu Guangshi, Zhang Jun and others to rescue Zhao Gou and stabilize the situation.
This person has certainly had defeats, and not just one or two.
His weakness was obvious: he was not good at fighting.
His strengths are also obvious: he is courageous, responsible, and has a good grasp of the situation.
Zong Ze had already arrived in the southwest, and Yue Fei's army was now in the southwest as well.
After conquering Jiaozhi, it should be turned into a route of the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, it was necessary to appoint four offices—the Pacification Commissioner's Office, the Transport Commissioner's Office, the Judicial Commissioner's Office, and the Grain Commissioner's Office—to govern Annam Road.
Zhao Huan wanted to appoint Zhang Jun as the Pacification Commissioner of Annam.
This is already a very high rank. Zhong Shizhong is now the Pacification Commissioner of Yanyun, in charge of the military, political and civil affairs of the entire Yanyun Road.
In the upcoming military reforms, he would be a military region commander-in-chief.
Zhao Huan had initially considered whether Yue Fei or Han Shizhong should take on the role, but after some thought, he decided against it.
Annam's strategic position is indeed very high, but Yue Fei and Han Shizhong were two valiant generals who helped Zhao Huan expand the territory, and the north was their battlefield!
Sending Yue Fei to attack the southwest now is only a temporary deployment. Once Jiaozhi is recovered, Yue Fei will definitely be recalled.
Zhao Huan required that the position of Pacification Commissioner of Annam be filled by someone who was responsible, straightforward, and capable of maintaining stability.
It doesn't matter if you can't fight. I will send someone who can fight to cooperate with you. All you need to do is stabilize the area for me, make it one of the granaries of the Song Dynasty, and fully implement the Jiaozi system.
"Your humble servant Zhang Jun kowtows to Your Majesty, wishing you peace and prosperity."
"Rise, my dear subject."
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