Back to the Song Dynasty as a tyrant

"Admit it?"

"Yes, admitted."

"Then why didn't Wang Taiwei mention it to them in the discussion of the Political Affairs Hall?"

"I just mentioned it. They didn't believe it themselves."

Qian Yuqing immediately understood that Wang Zonglian was playing tricks. He already knew the truth, so he deliberately didn't tell it, so that some people would argue there.

As for why he did this, the reason is also very simple, those people who made trouble to Yue Fei at the critical moment should let them jump out by themselves, and then draw a clearer line of demarcation.

The reason is very simple. If a very powerful person suddenly enters the core layer of a company, there will inevitably be a lot of people who will move closer to that person.

It is a common feature of human society to move closer to superior resources.

But the advantageous resources are limited, and there are too many people rushing over at once, how can I, Wang Zonglian, concentrate on building a good relationship with Yue Fei in the future?

It's like a girl has too many suitors, and if you pursue her again, the difficulty will increase exponentially.

Therefore, many things in human social relations are not as simple as one plus one equals two, because everyone has selfishness, which is bound to be accompanied by unclear struggles.

Wang Zonglin took it out from his bosom, and said, "By the way, the money orders for Mrs. Liu are all here, not a lot."

"Wang Taiwei is too far-fetched." Qian Yuqing sorted out the money order with a smile, and then presented it to Wang Zonglin with both hands.

"I don't want it, I really don't want it, don't give it to me, I'm not interested in money, I've never touched money, oh, there seems to be something wrong with this pocket, I'll let someone mend it later..."

At this time, the voice of the servant came from the door: "Qian Haishi, Your Majesty declares."

"I'll be there when I pack up."

Wang Zonglin didn't stay here anymore, and when he left the Maritime Office, a servant hurried over: "Wang Taiwei, I have found you, Your Majesty is here to invite you."

"I'll go as well?"

"Go now, don't keep His Majesty waiting."

"It seems that His Majesty has something important to discuss!"

People thought that in the past few years, there have been turbulent waves.

From the confrontation between Song and Jin, to the confrontation between Song and Xia, to the launch of the major battles to destroy Jiaozhi and fight against Champa, it took almost eight years.

There are large-scale battles almost every year.

Every year before the war, people are panicked.

Every year, the writing brushes are bluffing that the Song Dynasty is coming to an end.

But the Great Song Dynasty was not only endless, the war was fought more smoothly and stronger every year.

During this period, it was a glorious moment for the rise of famous generals.

From the performance of Yue Fei, Wu Jie, Liu Kai and others in the third Song and Jin battles to the fourth Song and Jin battles in Xuzhou.

Then, in the battle between Song and Xia in the fifth year of Jingkang, the performance of Li Yanxian, Li Shifu and others.

Then Han Shizhong captured Liaodong, Wu Jie restored Taiyuan, Wu Lin destroyed Jiaozhi, and Qian Yuqing conquered Champa.

Unknowingly, the Great Song Dynasty has fought nearly a dozen large-scale battles in just a few years.

Countless young people were sent to the front line, countless people made great military exploits, and countless souls returned to the Martyrs' Shrine.

By this year, that is, in June, the news of Wu Jie's recovery of Fuzhou reached the capital, causing a great sensation.

The "strategists" who lived on lip service climaxed overnight. While appreciating Wu Jie, they began to enthusiastically plan the strategic blueprint for the next 20 years of the Song Dynasty.

But at this moment, after Yue Fei's good news came, what kind of impact it would have on the future strategy of the Great Song Dynasty, it is obvious that there is no need to say more.

Defeating the main force of the Jin army means that the situation in the three towns of Hebei is undergoing earth-shaking changes.

The strategic conceivable space suddenly became huge.

The ambergris on the imperial case has a sweet amber fragrance and a fragrant woody fragrance, slowly permeating the Wende Palace.

The good news is on the side, and every word on it is as vigorous and powerful as a silver painting on an iron hook.

Zhao Ning walked back and forth in front of the map, his inner excitement was beyond words.

The good news from Hebei was indeed too sudden.

It has only been more than a month since Yue Fei launched the war, and no one has reacted.

And the most important thing is that there is only one month's difference between this good news and Wu Jie's good news of recovering Fuzhou.

In the Song Dynasty, even including the middle and early Northern Song Dynasty, Hebei has always been a big granary in the Central Plains. The vast plains made it the lifeblood of the Central Plains Dynasty.

There is a saying in the Tang Dynasty: Those who win Hebei win the world.

For the Great Song Dynasty, Hebei was even more important, because without Yanyun, Hebei was the defense line of the capital.

Not long after, the chief executives, as well as officials at the Shangshu level, arrived at Wende Hall.

"See Your Majesty."

"All free."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Ning cut to the chase: "Do you all know Yue Fei's good news?"

"Return to Your Majesty, we all know, the good news has been passed on in the Political Affairs Hall and the Military and Political Academy first." Zhao Ding said.

"Do you know why I was in a hurry to call you here?" Zhao Ning's tone was a bit dignified. He was actually very excited in his heart, but he didn't show the slightest excitement.

All the ministers also felt the depth of His Majesty's tone.

They couldn't help wondering, Yue Fei's good news meant that the key battle of the Northern Expedition had been won, and the Zhao officials should be happy.

Could it be that Zhao Guan's family intends to clean up those who attacked Yue Fei's morality these days, so they deliberately put on a show of not getting angry?

Wang Zonglin said: "Yue Fei made great contributions in regaining the three towns in Hebei. His Majesty summoned the ministers to discuss how to reward Yue Fei, how to govern the three towns in Hebei, and how to calm the hearts of the people in Hebei."

Zhao Guanjia didn't reply directly to his words, Wang Zonglin knew he missed the point.

Seeing that the Zhao family was still silent, Li Ruo, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, said, "Your Majesty is thinking about negotiating with Jin Guo?"

Mo Yu said: "Your Majesty summoned the ministers to discuss the appointment of officials from the three Hebei towns and rebuild the defensive army towns in the Hebei three towns."

Mei Zhili, Minister of the Household Department, said: "Your Majesty is worried that the treasury will run out of money. To recover the three towns in Hebei, you must rest with the people. You will also need to build military towns in the three towns in Hebei, which will cost a lot of money, for example..."

Zhao Ning suddenly interrupted Mei Zhili's stinky and lengthy financial calculation, and said, "Do you think the war is over?"

Chapter 728 Adding an official to Yue Fei (second update)

Zhao Guanjia's sudden words made the ministers a little unresponsive.

Haven't all the good news about Yue Fei come?

Everyone was silent, obviously waiting for Zhao Guanjia to speak further.

Zhao Ning continued: "According to the latest news I have, Zong Wang is gathering an army in Yanjing. According to intelligence, Wanyan Zonghan also intends to go south. You all believe that after Yue Fei defeats the main force of the Jin Army in Zhongshan Prefecture, the three towns in Hebei will be able to Take it back?"

Wang Zonglin couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, what do you mean, the gold thief will send reinforcements?"

"If it were you, would you send reinforcements?" Zhao Ning asked.

"But I heard that Jin Guoxin's false emperor is not willing to be our enemy." Wang Zonglin said, "Will he send reinforcements?"

"Is he right?" Zhao Ning said sharply.

"That……"

"Yue Fei's victory in Hebei will inevitably force people from all factions within the Kingdom of Jin to temporarily put aside their prejudices and unite." Zhao Ning stood in front of the map, his voice deep and resolute, "The real storm is yet to come, and he wants to take Hebei back. Three towns, how could it be so easy?"

When Zhao Guanjia said this, the hearts of the ministers became heavy.

Mei Zhili came out and said, "Your Majesty, the treasury..."

"Don't talk about the treasury with me, I know it all." Zhao Ning interrupted Mei Zhili.

If the Umedo Department discusses finances, it is estimated that many people present will fall asleep on the spot.

How can such a crucial meeting discuss financial details?

"Your Majesty, in this case, we should suspend our offensive stance first and send someone to negotiate with the Jinren." Li Ruoshui said, "I am willing to go."

Li Ruoshui's routine is also very common in wars between countries.

Both sides are tired from fighting. Although there may be a bigger war in the future, it does not prevent negotiations. It is best if the political goals of both parties can be obtained at the negotiating table.

Even if you can't get it, Da Song can tell the Jin people that we don't want to fight.

In this way, the main peace faction in the Kingdom of Jin can find a reason to strengthen the containment of the main war faction from the inside.

"No, now is not the time." Zhao Ning vetoed Li Ruoshui's proposal, "I know what you mean, but now that the two powerful officials in Jin Kingdom have come together, you can't destroy them by negotiating."

Zhang Shuye said: "Your Majesty, if you really want to fight, then extend the battle line again. Our Fuzhou Forbidden Army can also send troops northward to attack the Liaoyang Mansion of the Kingdom of Jin."

"I also agree with Zhang Xianggong's proposal." Cai Mao said, "Jin Guo will gather troops in Yanyun, and we will go north to Liaoyang. Liaoyang is the middle area between Yanyun and Jin Guo's hinterland. Jin Guo will not dare to underestimate it."

Zhao Ning nodded, and said, "It makes sense, but just the soldiers of Fuzhou are not enough to immediately pose a fatal threat to the Kingdom of Jin and force the Kingdom of Jin to withdraw its troops from Hebei."

"What does His Majesty mean?"

"Yue Fei fought against the main force of the Jin army on the front line, but he couldn't mobilize all the troops on the northern line. I think it's a pity."

Everyone's ears perked up immediately.

Zhao Ding went out and said: "I also agree with your Majesty's statement. The battle situation is beyond everyone's expectations. Yue Fei fought with the main force of the Jin people, and his vitality must have been seriously injured. Zhaozhou still has 5 horses. If all of them can be fully mobilized , is of great help to the situation.”

Others could tell that His Majesty the Emperor and the Prime Minister wanted to give Yue Fei more officials and weight.

Wang Zonglin immediately jumped out and said, "Then put Zhaozhou's troops under Yue Fei's jurisdiction and make unified dispatch!"

He Li said: "But now the people have quite objections to Yue Fei, and the imperial court cannot ignore the people's opinions."

"How do they know how to fight?" Wang Zonglin said disdainfully, "Aren't you just adding to the trouble by taking into account the opinions of the people at this time?"

"However, if the opposition from the people is too loud and the court ignores it, it will damage the credibility of the court. The trust of the emperor is the foundation of the society." He Liru said.

He was right.

Nothing is isolated.

If you use public opinion to fight against the old bureaucracy, then you must be prepared to pay attention to public opinion.

Because public opinion is the cornerstone of Zhao Ning.

That being the case, even if the public opinion is crooked, at least you cannot use strong and brutal means to confront public opinion.

Otherwise, the bridge of trust established with public opinion will be destroyed.

Once this bridge is destroyed, the corrupt officials will be punished in the future, and the interests of the bureaucrats will continue to be mobilized, and they will become passive.

In the final analysis, the political route that Zhao Ning took was much more complicated than that of Jin Guo.

Public opinion is a good thing, but it may not always be positive.

"Someone has already dealt with the matter of Yue Fei that is rumored among the people, so I don't need to bother you to worry about it." Zhao Ning said, "Since Master Zong went south to Jiangzuo to rectify the Xiang army, there has been a vacancy in the two routes of Hebei. Defeating the main force of the Jinren for the first time, and at a time of crisis, I decided to use Yue Fei as the envoy of Hebei to command the two armies to fight against the gold thieves!"

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid..."

Cai Mao seemed to have something to say, but was interrupted by Zhao Ning: "It's a very important moment, don't hesitate any longer, so it's decided."

Everyone wanted to say something, but Zhao Guan's tone became sharper. He said: "The situation in Hebei is still tense right now, and I will trouble you all. Send a message to the people below. Yue Fei is related to the success or failure of the battle. Don’t blame me if something goes wrong in my play, you’re welcome!”

Everyone immediately said: "Yes!"

"The Eastern Mansion and the Military Council immediately sent a letter to Hebei, announcing the appointment of Yue Fei as an envoy. There must be no mistake!"

"The minister waits for the order!"

When everyone left Wende Hall, they became nervous when they learned that the battle line might expand.

The main force of the Jin people gathered in Yanyun. Perhaps in the eighth year of Jingkang, it will directly return to the situation in the second year of Jingkang when the Jin army marched southward in multiple directions, and the two sides confronted each other on a long front.

Cai Mao sighed, and said to He Li: "If the situation returns to the great war in the winter of the second year of Jingkang, Xixia will not be idle, right?"

He Li also sighed: "The Great Song Dynasty, it cannot be defeated now, as long as it loses one game, it will cause huge controversy in the court."

After everyone left, Wang Zonglian was still in Wende Hall.

"Liu has already admitted it."

Zhao Ning asked, "Admit what?"

"In the first year of Jingkang, when Yue Fei joined the army, Mrs. Liu abandoned her mother-in-law and children and ran away alone." Wang Zonglin said.