Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 688 Wang Xiu’s Instigation of Jin 2
Tan Shiji curled his lips and asked, "Returning from Hebei is a burden, why?"

"The captives occupy Hebei, but they resist every year. The rebels marched into the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain to resist, which cost the captives a lot of manpower and material resources. Mr. Zhang once led an army to counterattack, so he must have a deep understanding?" Wang Xiu looked at Zhang Qiyuan with a smile.

Zhang Qiyuan's face was indifferent, and he said calmly: "Master Wang is right. Hebei rebels rose up, and some of them have persisted for eight or nine years, and the captives did not dare to push each other too much. Sometimes the mountains and the mountains restrain each other, and there is even a questionable exchange. none."

"Well, since the captives occupying Hebei can't please, and they consume manpower and material resources every year, it is simply tasteless. If they move the population to Yanshan, they can solve the resistance and enrich the population of the thirteen prefectures in Jibei. After two or three generations, they will become obedient citizens. , if there is something to do, you can recruit a large number of troops."

Wang Xiu's tone was slow and calm: "The imperial court got the barren Hebei Second Road. It's a pity to abandon it, but they have to defend it. They want to defend the dilapidated Hebei, but they can't invest a lot of material and financial resources, which weakens the recovery. National strength. From the perspective of the world situation, the captives occupy the east of the river, and the river and the natural moat are shared with us. If something happens, they will send troops in two ways. Attack the court."

"That's why I said that Hebei is tasteless to the north and the south. It's tasteless to eat and it's a pity to discard it. So I designed them to plan to return it, restrain the development of the court, and let the captives regain the initiative."

"My lord, it's good for the captives, so why do you want to plan?" Zhao Chen's face immediately turned ugly. If the Jurchens really succeeded, it would definitely be a major blow to the Song Dynasty. He was surprised why Wang Xiu was so hurtful. Not good for oneself.

Zhang Qiyuan glanced at Zhao Chen, then at Wang Xiu, and couldn't help but shake his head secretly, Zhao Guan's family is too tender, and even Wang Xiu's plan can't be seen, which is really disappointing.

"Your Majesty, if there is an advantage, there must be a disadvantage. If you don't keep fat sheep, how can you let the hungry wolf be fooled." Wang Xiu was also very dissatisfied with Zhao Chen. The 19-year-old youth should understand, but unfortunately, his son didn't understand.

Zhao Chen curled his lips and didn't say anything else, but his face seemed very unhappy. Wang Xiu's tone was devoid of any respect, and even questioned.

Lu Haowen glanced at Wang Xiu, and said indifferently: "My lord Wang has a good plan, but if the captives implement it, what should the court do?"

That's a good question!Since it's tasteless, wouldn't it be like shooting yourself in the foot with a rock, wouldn't you accept it then?That was not scolded to death by Shimin, even Zhao Chen looked at Wang Xiu nervously, hoping for an answer.

Li Gang's face was very solemn, he ignored Lu Haowen, and said in a deep voice: "Master Wang has a good strategy. If the captives are to push the boat along the river, the imperial court will definitely take Hebei and win it without blood. Come down, the northern expedition is just a short distance away from Youzhou, and it is just around the corner to welcome back the two empresses."

Lu Haowen's complexion suddenly turned ugly, back then when he was Yushi Zhongcheng, he defended Wang Xiu and refuted Li Gang, who would have thought that this old boy still remembered, which made him a big embarrassment.

Xu Han and Li Gang have a good relationship, and they also thought it would be better to go with the flow, saying: "With the three towns in Hebei, as long as you cultivate for a few years, you can go north and take Jibei directly, and achieve your Majesty's great cause of Zhongxing."

Hearing the words of Li Gang and Xu Han, Zhao Chen was immediately excited. He expelled the captives and restored the land. He will surely become a model emperor praised by future generations. In all dynasties, there has never been an emperor who has stayed in one place and revived his homeland. He will become the No. 1.

Thinking that the historical annals of Danqing will leave him with an eternal ink fragrance, even the population issue is no longer considered, a smile gradually appeared on that expressionless face.

Zhu Shengfei shook his head, and said very pessimistically: "The captives are cunning and changeable. This matter has not yet been proven, so we must be careful."

Zhao Chen was in a state of excitement, but he didn't expect someone to pour cold water on him, so his face immediately darkened, and he said displeasedly: "Zhu Qing's family is talking about it, why beware?"

Zhu Shengfei didn't care about Zhao Chen's displeasure, and said loudly: "If the captives sincerely seek peace, then return it to Hedong, otherwise the court will never let it go.

"Everyone, let's listen to what Mr. Wang has to say." Tang Ge became a peacemaker, and he didn't want to have any more disputes, so it was up to Wang Xiu to plan.

Wang Xiu looked at Tang Ge meaningfully. It was he, Sun Fu, Tang Ge, and Qin Hui who made the plan to bribe the Jurchen noble chieftains back then. The other party's secret.

However, he secretly let Qin Min get close to Talan, and promised him ten times as much money. He even secretly helped Talan to make suggestions.

Zhu Shengfei has always been upright and upright, he can even disregard the emperor's face, but don't force Tang Ge to speak out, although it is an established policy, it cannot be brought to the table after all, and said: "Master Li is right, but the court is not suitable for it at present. Go to war."

Li Gang was really displeased to hear that Wang Xiu did not want to use troops, he said: "Lord Wang has made a decision, now that the captives are returned to Hebei according to the plan, is there any reason not to take them back? In this way, let the people all over the world think about the imperial court."

Wang Xiu felt a toothache when he heard this. He always uses the people of the world to oppress people. The truth is always in the hands of a few people. If the ruler is really influenced by public opinion, that is the real tragedy. It’s just that the strategy is not to ask them to return it. It’s impossible to give it to Hedong, and taking Hebei back will only make the imperial court passive. I want them to fall into internal strife and have no time to look south, while the imperial court fights for time to develop.”

"Tart Lazy is just a handsome man, how can he fight against the captive?" Xu Han had this question, he was not so clear about the internal conflicts among the Jurchen noble chiefs.

"With Luguan and Puluhu present, the captive has to think about it, not to mention that Wushu will never be allowed to be returned to Hebei. The result is obvious, and there will be a battle between dragons and tigers." Wang Xiu said very positively.

"Your Majesty, I pay attention to the contrast between the north and the south. After nine years of recuperation, the imperial court has gradually flourished. On the other hand, the captives have poor soldiers and do not know how to take pity on the power of the people. After 20 years of war, the people's livelihood is exhausted. The soldiers are tired of the war and the people feel at ease."

"Nowadays, we are already strong and our enemies are weak. The situation in the north and the south is changing quietly. There are many wise people among the captives and noble chiefs who have already seen the mystery. The North-South alliance is the trend of the times. Both Talan and Wushu understand that Talan There is strategy and cowardice, Wushu has courage and less strategy, they are just different methods, but the purpose is the same."

"Pu Luhu is Wu Qimai's son. He was supported by the chieftains and assassinated to seize the lord. Naturally, he is dissatisfied. The false view of Lu also has ulterior motives and tends to seek the lordship of the country."

(End of this chapter)