Song Dynasty Cannon Fodder Counterattack Record

Chapter 242 Precautions
Li Qian had expected the reaction of the emperor and several ministers, because after seeing the military newspaper of Taiyuan Mansion in the Privy Council, he and several other direct scholars also reacted in the same way.He hastily handed over the Taiyuan Mansion's military report to the eunuch and handed it over to the emperor. After a long journey to Zijingguan, enter Shanxi, pass Feihu and Lingqiu and return to Zijingguan.

This narration dazzled Zhao Zhen and the ministers.Zhao Zhen hurriedly asked: "Is there a relationship between Li Buqi and Wang Zhongzheng?"

Li Qian said: "The military newspaper said that Li Zhongzheng and Wang Zhongzheng were so exhausted after marching for thousands of miles that they couldn't even write after entering Yanmen Pass. We had to ask Dong Hua, the guard of Yanmen Pass, to tell the story of the transition."

"I see." Zhao Zhen nodded.Then he glanced at the military newspaper, and suddenly said in surprise: "Here it is said that Li Buqi brought back almost [-] war horses?"

Li Qian said, "Yes. They were all looted from the Liao Kingdom."

Twenty thousand horses?Wen Yanbo and Pang Ji's eyes were bloodshot when they heard this number - if there were 60 war horses, it would be [-] horses!

Pang Ji immediately said: "Your Majesty, after the war, there is a shortage of war horses. With so many horses gathered in one place, I am afraid that the local state army will not be able to feed them well. It would be a pity to lose them. I ask the Privy Council to send someone to accept them immediately. "

Zhao Zhen thought about it for the same reason, and immediately agreed to play.

Now for the first time, Zhao Zhen understands what it means to be complacent.Two days ago, I was always worried that the front line would be defeated, but in a blink of an eye, the Liao people were repelled, and there was no need to cede land and pay compensation. Moreover, the loyal ministers and generals who thought they would never return not only returned safely, but also snatched so many horses. What more could he ask for?
Wen Yanbo said: "Your Majesty, since the Liao people have been repulsed, it is natural to know that my Great Song Dynasty should not be taken lightly. But my Great Song Dynasty was also empty of treasury, and the people were transferred to Taoism. It was very difficult, so I thought that the next step is to Cease the war with the Liao Kingdom as soon as possible, and conclude an alliance again so that the two countries can repair each other and let the people recuperate."

Zhao Zhen immediately said: "I will order all the ministers to discuss this matter. There must be a safe way."

Wen Yanbo also said: "A few days ago Lian Guangzhi's recruitment of pirates was originally intended to contain the Liao army and make them worry about the future when they went south. Now that the Liao people have been repelled and the pirates are temporarily useless, why not Let’s just let this matter go, so as not to cause complications.”

Zhao Zhen was about to nod his head, but Pang Ji immediately objected: "Your Majesty, I think this matter cannot be dismissed for the time being. The Liao people have always been tyrannical. Although they lost this time, they may not make a comeback. Even if they don't commit crimes in the south for the time being, they will definitely When negotiating, bluff and ask for prices. If there are pirates harassing the rear of the Liao Kingdom, it can hit the arrogance of the Liao people and make them dare not be arrogant, which will be of great help to our negotiations. Pirates have existed since ancient times and have nothing to do with the court How can you be afraid that the Liao people will cause trouble? I think that the recruitment of pirates should not be stopped, but should be stepped up."

So Zhao Zhen stopped talking and just nodded.Wen Yanbo knew that the emperor agreed with Pang Ji's opinion but saved face for himself.He also said: "I think it seems inappropriate to let the white Tao Lin do such an important thing before, so it's better to choose another person to preside over this matter."

Although his words were vague, everyone in the hall understood what he meant. Originally, they thought that Li Buqi would not be able to come back, so it would be no problem for Tao Lin, who had no background, to manage the pirates. Letting Tao Lin handle this matter is equivalent to giving Li Buqi an army that is not under the control of the court.That's what he meant by "improper", not because Tao Lin was dressed in white.

When he said this, everyone hesitated.It's not that these ministers are opposed to substitutions, but that they have no one to change.

The situation at sea is completely unfamiliar to these people, and they really don't have such talents in their pockets.Just recommend one?If you mess up the errand, you will definitely lose points in the emperor's heart.

Seeing that no one spoke, Pang Ji understood the reason.He is a man who knows soldiers, and he knows that it is a taboo to change generals in the middle of the battle, and after silently reading the names related to the navy on the roster of the Privy Council, he found that these people were not suitable, so he said: "Your Majesty, my lord I think that if there is no suitable person to replace Tao Lin at the moment, the order cannot be changed overnight. The Dengzhou Navy and Niguzhai reported the day before yesterday that the coastal ice floes have melted away, and they will invade the coast of Liao in a few days. If you rush at this time If there is a replacement, this matter will inevitably be delayed. It is better to let Tao Lin raise this matter first, and then choose a capable person to restrain Tao Lin."

In fact, Wen Yanbo didn't have any suitable people in his hands. He just reminded the emperor, and immediately echoed Pang Ji, saying: "This plan is very safe."

Zhao Zhen said: "Then let's do this. Let the Privy Council choose someone who will be in charge of piracy in the future."

Wen Yanbo walked side by side with Pang Ji on the way back from Chongzheng Palace, and said casually, "I never thought that Li Buqi would be able to escape from a million-strong army. This time, he is not only a loyal minister." , and courageous and resourceful, he is a famous general who will not be born in the world. I am afraid that there will be few people in the world who can stand shoulder to shoulder with him. He is only in his 20s. This old man is afraid that he will succeed at a young age... Sigh!"

With a sigh, he could shake his head, making the long hat wings on the gauze cap flutter up and down exaggeratedly.But Pang Ji understood that Wen Yanbo wanted to form an alliance with him to suppress Li Buqi.

He knows that Li Buqi has always had all kinds of strange talks. If Li Buqi uses the aura of "loyal minister" and "famous general" to say something outrageous, he will make them, the prime ministers, sit in their seats. It is not stable, so it is necessary to suppress Li Buqi.So he casually echoed Wen Yanbo, but smiled wryly in his heart.Because Li Buqi's "loyal minister" and "famous general" image was created by them, but who would have thought that Li Buqi not only cut off the Liao people's food supply, but also returned with the whole army, and even robbed the Liao people of Liao? With so many horses coming back, this is something only the famous generals of the Han and Tang Dynasties can do.

When Wen Yanbo and others had already started plotting against Li Buqi, Zhao Zhen still thought of Li Buqi's affection, and immediately sent eunuchs to deliver letters to Li's residence, and generously rewarded them.

A few days ago, Zhao Zhen abbreviated Li Buqi's letter of renunciation and made it clear that everyone in Tokyo thought that Li Buqi was doomed.The whole Li family naturally also knew the news. Although Zhang Yingniang and Zhao Minqiang made a happy face and assured everyone that their officials would come back, the whole house was full of gloom.Now the eunuch who suddenly heard the decree swore that Li Buqi had returned to Yanmen Pass, Zhao Min relaxed and passed out directly, and Li's mansion was in chaos again.Fortunately, both Zhang Yingniang and Zhe Yinghui had seen big scenes, and they were able to hold their ground. After finding the imperial physician to give Zhao Min a safe pulse, they ordered the mansion to be decorated with lanterns and festoons.The news that Li Buqi had led his army to Hedong Road immediately spread throughout Bianliang City.

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