Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 286
In March of the sixth year of Xuanhe, Tan Zhen recruited the Yisheng Army composed of refugees from various military prefectures in Shanhou, Hedong, and Hebei. Good people, dissatisfaction finally broke out.The Yisheng Army of the Longqing Mansion rioted first, beheaded hundreds of forbidden soldiers, and seized several Jiazhan warehouses, but was suppressed by Wang Zhi and Geng Shouzhong, but more than [-] people escaped from the encirclement and fled to the control of the Jurchens Area.

Han Minyi, General of the Changsheng Army in Yizhou, Hebei, was unaware of the bullying and oppression of Yizhou. He led more than [-] people from his headquarters into the Nianhan Army, and betrayed all the information on the generals of the [-] Changsheng Army. The victorious army is false and true.

"May I ask the Taiwei, how is the Khitan cavalry shooting 30, and wearing armor a million compared to the imperial court?" Wang Xiu asked bluntly.

Zhong Liqiu frowned slightly, thinking to himself Wang Xiumeng Lang, is there such a question?This is not obvious to say that the imperial court is not as good as Khitan, even if Tong Guan's questioning is turned down, it will be harmful but not beneficial, so he couldn't help but look at Wang Xiu more.

Zhao Ji also frowned, looking very unhappy, obviously thinking too much.

Cai You was overjoyed, his face changed, and he said sharply: "Don't talk nonsense, Zhige, how can the barbarians in the north of Khitan compare with China?"

"Northern barbarians?" Wang Xiu sneered, and said: "My lord, if you are familiar with the history books, you will know that Emperor Zhenzong and the Lord of Khitan are brothers and covenants, that is to say, Emperor Zhenzong paid respect to Empress Dowager Chengtian of Khitan as an elder. , Emperor Lizong died, and the head of the Khitan nation paid homage to the whole country, is the Khitan still the barbarians of the north?"

yes!The Empress Dowager Khitan, who was born in the capital of the former emperor, was the mother and the Khitan emperor was the younger brother. Although it was politically necessary, they were called Northern Dynasties in the state documents, and they obviously did not regard Khitan as a barbarian. When the Liao Lord was at the end of his life, Zhao Ji extended a warm hand. It is a pity The Lord of Khitan thinks you are like a bodhisattva crossing the river, how can you save my life?Leaving aside the fact that the Khitan ruler does not care about Zhao Guan's family, let me just tell you, you said that the Khitan is a barbarian, isn't that a slap in the face of Zhao Guan's family!
Cai You was shocked and ashamed. She was slapped in the face by Wang Xiu for being uneducated and accused of humiliating the late emperor.He trembled all over his body, stared wide-eyed, pointed at Wang Xiu and stammered: "You, you, well, you are so bold, this..." As he spoke, his face turned pale, and he hurriedly bowed to Zhao Ji, and hurriedly said: " Your Majesty, calm down, my minister. I have no intention of humiliating Emperor Renzong, Wang Xiu and Wang Xiu acted recklessly, even saying that the state of heaven is not as good as Khitan, it is a heinous crime that cannot be forgiven."

"The Qing family doesn't need to care about things." Zhao Ji also understood that Cai You had no intentions, and Wang Xiu seemed to have a purpose. He suppressed his unhappiness and said, "The Qing family has something to say."

"The minister is in charge of Yu Xiangsi, who is in charge of the goods department, and has contacts with those merchants. He has received some news one after another. The minister judges that if nothing unexpected happens, the Jurchens will declare war before November this year, and they will go south in a big way by December at the latest." Wang Wang Xiu has already decided to take a risk, he doesn't mind raising the banner even bigger, and it can be said that his words have a lot of meaning.

Not to mention Zhao Ji, Tong Guan and others, even Zhong Liqiu and Shen Mo were shocked, what happened to Wang Xiu, is he crazy?This is almost everyone's first thought.

The hall was dull, and each other's heavy breathing could be heard in the silence. Zhao Ji was shocked, Tong Guan couldn't believe it, Li Bangyan was dumbfounded, silently gritted his teeth and lowered his head, Zhong Liqiu's face changed drastically. Thoughts.

The servants, bodyguards and female officials were all worried and terrified, but they thought in their hearts that Wang Xiu was quite bold.

"The Qing family said it. Hey, the last time Zhang Huzi told me that the Khitan Lord built a house in the East China Sea, waiting for me to live in it." Zhao Ji said quietly, "I didn't expect the Qing family to say that too."

Wang Xiu's face was serious, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I don't know the illusory things, and I don't understand what is the reincarnation of the fairy, but the Jurchen is dominated by the horse army, which means that the control of the horse south must be in autumn and winter. Judging from the information of all parties, the completion The assembly will have to wait until September, and if December is missed, it will be delayed for a year, so I have nine levels of confidence to conclude that there will be major events in October, and the situation will be dangerous in December."

"Wang Zhige, Your Majesty can't make jokes in front of you." Li Bangyan's face was very ugly. He was very dissatisfied with Wang Xiu's judgment, the young man was too Meng Lang.

"It's really audacious." Cai You glared at Wang Xiu, wishing he could eat it alive, but secretly rejoiced that Wang Xiu was stupid for predicting war.

"My lords, how dare I speak nonsense about military and state affairs." Wang Xiu glanced at Tong Guan, and said calmly: "I was also in the Taiwei Army, and I dare not say that I use soldiers like gods. I also have experience in military affairs. I learned from the Jurchens." The second city of Feihu, if we continue to build up food and grass strongholds in the border area, we can determine its purpose and time for using troops."

"Ma Kuo gave Xuanfu Si Guantang a lot, and I also value it very much. From this, I can judge with nine levels of confidence. I also hope that His Majesty will quickly move the western army to the east."

Wang Xiu admired Ma Kuo. Whether he was sent as an envoy to Jurchen or Khitan, he worked tirelessly, was not afraid of hardships and dangers, and did not disgrace his mission.

If it is possible. .Hey, forget it, wait and see!
Zhao Ji couldn't make up his mind, he didn't want to believe that the Jurchen would launch a war, but he also knew Wang Xiu's military talent, Wang Xiu was always steady and would never do anything uncertain, plus Zhang Xubai's words, this made him Hesitant.

"It's alarmist. It's true that the Jurchens admire the heavenly court, but the Jurchen master wants to make friends, so how could they harass, even if they happen occasionally, it's just troublesome." Tong Guan was a little restless, and his mouth was still hard. I'm afraid, not paying attention does not mean not understanding, he is also a veteran in the battlefield.

Wang Xiu frowned, turned to stare at Tong Guan and asked, "Dare to ask the Taiwei, if something happens, will the Lianghe armies be available?"

Tong Guan was stunned, speechless, he really didn't have confidence in the Hebei Forbidden Army, and all his exploits back then were based on the fierce Western Army.

Wang Xiu faced the strength of the prime minister and Xuanfu envoy, which made Zhao Ji even more uneasy. He was really afraid of another war.

"Your Majesty, Wang Xiu's alarmist words are absolutely unbelievable. This person has disturbed people's hearts, and his heart can be punished." Cai You slandered fiercely, without even the most basic courtesy.

Li Bangyan really suffers from a toothache, and he also hopes that he has a toothache, so let's just argue the hell out of it, just don't involve me, and have fun with the official's family to save worry.

Zhao Ji did not accept Cai You's remarks, turned his eyes to Tong Guan, and said in a calm tone as much as possible: "Can the armies of Lianghe be used?"

Tong Guan's pupils constricted, and his heart was full of turmoil. It seemed that the officials were convinced by four or five points, should they deny or admit it?
(End of this chapter)