I became the son of Renzong

Chapter 611 Mind

Opening Bianhehuang, this is part of the fight against foreigners.

In the original history, Wang Shao was successful in opening up borders, and indeed opened up thousands of miles of territory for the Song Dynasty.

Later, due to the dispute between the old and new parties, after Sima Guang took charge of the government, he followed the kingly way and returned all of them to Xixia... This is also what Sima Guang has been criticized for.

Now, Zhao Xi is here.

The Song Dynasty ruled by Zhao Xi has fundamentally dug out the basis for sending He Huang out again.

In Zhao Xi's view, Sima Guangxiu Shi Zhixue is indeed a great talent, and his academics can be regarded as a temporary talent, but in terms of politics, Sima Guang is too impulsive and emotional, so he is really not a politician.

People like Sima Guang will hold the title of a scholar in later generations.

It's just that today's Song Dynasty has its own factors of the times.It is not realistic for Zhao Xi to change the entire national situation by himself.Only then has the status quo of pure literati serving as important ministers.

However, Zhao Xi was able to design a system to avoid the shortcomings of the original history.

For example, the old and new party struggles, after Zhao Xi ascended the throne, completely eliminated the possibility of occurrence.

First of all, Zhao Xi did not fully adopt Wang Anshi's new laws, but borrowed the name of Wang Anshi's reforms to implement all the new laws in different ways.

He needs Wang Anshi's pretext for claiming to have accumulated 30 years of fame.

Secondly, Zhao Xi did not create an atmosphere of conflict between old and new parties.Because Zhao Xi made full use of communication methods before implementing the new law, which reduced the opposition from courtiers.

Another one is that Zhao Xi is not self-willed. He did not demote opponents in order to implement the new law, and did not form a situation where the court passed it and the local government obeyed it.

What's more, because Zhao Xi adopted a gentle and gradual approach, used the method of boiling frogs in warm water, and spent more than ten or twenty years trying to win them over, the opposition to the new law could not form a faction.

This is also the fundamental reason why Wang Shao's opening of the border is faster than the original historical progress, and the progress is smooth.

In fact, from the bottom of his heart, Zhao Xi didn't pay much attention to Hehuang's strategic purpose, but instead focused on the opening of commercial routes in the Western Regions, the promotion of cotton, and the impact of wool textiles on Xixia.

How to put it, in the original history, Xixia was the last one to destroy the country among the three kingdoms of Northern Liao, Xixia, and Song Dynasty, and it also led to the fall of a generation of Tianjiao Genghis.

Zhao Xi is not a historian, so he doesn't know what the real reason is.Therefore, Zhao Xi is a little uncertain about whether to fight against Beiliao or Xixia in three to five years.

In terms of scale, whether it is the Northern Liao Dynasty or the Great Song Dynasty, even Dali is larger than Xixia.

But in terms of combat power, Zhao Xi did not attend the Battle of Yanmen in person, so it is impossible to compare Xixia and Beiliao.However, from the reflections of Di Qing, Zhong E, and Guo Kui, they all believe that the combat power of the Northern Liao Dynasty is better than that of Xixia.

Even Cao Lin and others from the old guard battalion also said the same.

Think about the territory of Xixia, the Northern Liao Dynasty, the Great Song Dynasty, Huihe, Tubo... The territory of Xixia was surrounded by various countries, which made Xixia's instinct for war.

This may be the reason why Xixia Guozuo lasted for a long time.

In the original history, because of the success of Wang Shao's pioneering and the achievements of Wang Anshi's reform, there were five ways to attack Xia in the Song Dynasty, and the success was also on the verge of failure.

With the new army and firearms, Zhao Xi didn't think that Xixia would be able to stop the five-way attack.

It's just that the current military strength of the country is really not enough to destroy the country.That's why Wang Shao opened Bianhehuang with the main purpose of appeasement and supplemented by suppression.

It seems that the effect is quite good.

Wang Shao's performance was the longest among all the ministers who worked in the capital, and he was even given a meal by the official rank.

Until the next afternoon, Zhao Xi summoned the entire cabinet into the Hall of Qinzheng to discuss matters...~
"There are not enough troops!"

Wang Anshi felt very sorry.He is a supporter and a strong supporter of Wang Shao's opening of Bianhehuang. Now that Wang Shao can achieve such great results, he really feels a little proud.

The officials called Wang Shaozuo right, and they also had a detailed understanding of the truth about Wang Shao's opening of the border, and only then did they propose to convene the cabinet for discussion.

I read the newspapers every day, and what I see is which tribe is attached today, and how much wool will be purchased tomorrow, so I can't understand the specific situation in detail.

But the officials and Wang Shao's performances were right, and it was only on the sand table that the entire Hehuang area was seen, almost all of which belonged to the Guochao.

"Such a huge territory, with so many barbarian tribes, not to mention the chaos, the authority of the King of Fear has reached a certain level!"

Everyone has their own sighs, but Sima Guang's sighs, even Zhao Xi ignores him... It's really emotional.As long as Wang Anshi supports it, he will always find some reason to refute it.

Hearing Wang Anshi's meaning, it seems that he intends to increase troops in Hehuang?Sima Guang thought it was absolutely impossible.

"Officials, I have never provoked the frontiers. The owner of the workshop has a different price for the wool of the tribes who are attached and those who are not. Those leaders will naturally choose to be attached for the sake of the people."

"Secondly, Shiyi Temple is in charge of border trade, grain exports, iron, tea, silk, etc., and also has preferential treatment for the attached tribes."

"This has resulted in the increase of the attached tribes in the Hehuang area. I hope the court will investigate clearly!"

Wang Shao bowed his body and said these words.

Wang Shao didn't dare to directly refute Sima Guang's statement...he was still not familiar with the structure of the current imperial court, and he had respect for the authority of the minister.

The point is, Wang Shao mentioned how to use the attached tribal cavalry in the memorial...

Wang Shao is a border minister, a border minister of the newly opened border, and a border minister who combines military and political power.It was easy to be suspected by the court.

Zhao Xi didn't open his mouth, and didn't even call out to the inner prisoner. He got up and supported Wang Shao... He didn't allow blood, sweat, and tears to appear in his court.

Unfortunately, Wang Shao still shed tears, but not because of being jealous, but because of the courtesy of the officials.

"I believe in you!"

Zhao Xi is sincere.Not to mention that Wang Shao did not have any inappropriate behavior in Hehuang, Zhao Xi can tolerate even some minor problems.

"Your Majesty, my humble minister...~My humble minister..."

Wang Shao was a little choked up.

"Today's discussion is about how the court will plan for the next step after Hehuang's border opening has achieved results. There is no need to talk about other digressions. If you have any objections, please submit the report later!"

Zhao Xi is almost criticizing Sima Guang without naming him, and it is also a warning... Don't make trouble for nothing.

"Officials, what Jiefu said is very true! Zichun created a great situation, but because of the lack of soldiers in the imperial court, he was unable to fight against the western thieves. It is really a pity!"

Fu Bi gave full play to his ability to mediate. Seeing that the officials were angry and worried about Sima Junshi's bad temper, he hurried to smooth things over.

To be honest, Sima Junshi is indeed a bit too much.

Since the first time Wang Shao was impeached in Hehuang Kaibian, the imperial court has been paying attention.

Yushitai specially sent officials abroad, and there were officials stationed in the imperial yamen such as Si Nong Temple, Shiyi Temple, Gongfangcheng, Yantiesi and so on.Fu Bi believes that the official Imperial City Division will pay more attention.

He, Wang Shao, has no basis for the court to be suspicious at all... ~ Jun Sima would not have thought of these things, he was simply competing with Wang Jiefu.

The cabinet members have just agreed that Fu Bi hopes to have a stable cabinet, and there is really no need to provoke the patience of the officials.

Sima Guang didn't continue...

"Officials, the Hehuang area has now formed a strategic encirclement situation against the western thieves. The situation is indeed very good. If there are another three to five years, after the implementation of the military law, the number of soldiers in the new army of the country will reach 80 million. It should be possible."

"At that time, my army of millions in the Great Song Dynasty will attack Xixia, and we will be able to recover the Fuxing Mansion and open up the Western Regions..."

Han Jiang also hurriedly followed Fu Bi to reconcile the atmosphere.

"Wang Zichun, how do you handle the garrison affairs in such a huge territory?"

However, Han Qi did not follow the words of Fu Bi and Han Jiang, and asked about He Huang's specific situation.

"Returning to Han Xianggong, with five thousand new troops, the places where the officials are stationed are limited to a few cities and limited borders, so it is impossible to deploy defenses across the board."

"Those internal tribes are basically autonomous, and Xihe Road has not interfered with their rule, nor has it the power to intervene."

Wang Shao told the truth.

"That is to say, the so-called internal attachment is nothing but for the purpose of extracting the interests of the country and the DPRK because of the transaction in the market?"

Han Qi became a little aggressive.

"The next official can't be sure."

Seeing what Wang Shao said, Han Qi stopped asking.

Zhao Xi probably understood what Han Qi meant.The first point is that Wang Shao's contribution is not that great.The second point, whether it is Tubo or Xixia, they all suck blood from Guochao. The so-called internal attachment means that they have a name.

Zhao Xi would not deduce it so simply.

Taking care of people's common feelings, it is easy to be frugal, and difficult to be frugal... Isn't this what Sima Guang said?
Since this is human nature, whether it is Tubo or Shatuo people, how can they get rid of it?

Because of wool weaving, people who live in the bitter cold can now cook in iron pots, eat hot rice, and still have a steady stream of white rice.

All they did was to herd more sheep...~they were sheep herders.

If they were to go back to the past, the bitter days when several families shared the same pot, even if they were called by the leader, it would not be the same as before.

The so-called kingly way is not the book of sages and sages in Sima Guang's mouth, but the days when the people are fed and clothed.

"Officials, Hehuang can be ordered to set up a state. The imperial court should also send a state-level garrison."

"As the situation changes, Wang Zichun also needs to focus on managing politics or running the army. He is busy with affairs, and it is inevitable to neglect. It is also a place where the border is mixed, and the consequences of omissions are unimaginable."

"From Hehuang, to Qinzhou, and then to Jingzhao Mansion, most of the new troops stationed in Guochao focus on the border. Once there is chaos, they will go straight to Bianliang!"

This is……

Wen Yanbo also spoke, but Zhao Xi was a little confused by this position.

In essence, it seems that they are all based on the interests of the country, but the mutual point of view... This is too ridiculous, aren't they all civil servants?
After thinking about it, Zhao Xi seemed to understand and felt relieved.

Whether it's acting or sincerity, in fact, it's all about working hard for the country.

"What old Wen Ge said is very true. It's just how many soldiers are there in the country? How long is the border? The old minister heard that it is difficult for the new army of the country to even change troops. How can we send another garrison in Hehuang?"

What Zhang Fangping said was true.

At this level of discussion, Zhao Xi's purpose of anxiously discussing the cabinet's affairs has almost been achieved.

Wang Shaozuo is right, the meaning of saying so much is to let the court set up another one in Hehuang.

Zhao Xi couldn't bear to discourage the enthusiasm of the heroes, but the imperial court is really unable to send garrison troops at present.Therefore, with the intention of commending Wang Shao's contributions, he convened a cabinet discussion.

Now, the situation of the imperial court’s lack of military resources has been clarified, the problem of distrust of foreigners has also been clarified, and even the suspicion of the imperial court has been clarified, and the attention that should be given to Wang Shao has also been shown...

"Officials, whether it's Tubo or Xixia, the tribes living in the Hehuang area, what should be included has been included. At least so far, Wang Zichun has handled it very well, and there has been no trouble."

"The country is currently short of soldiers, and Hehuang is basically stable. Why not maintain the status quo for the time being?"

"After the Great Court Conference is held, the military service law will be implemented in the country. In three to five years, the country will have 80 million new troops instead of a million. At that time, let alone Hehuang set up another army to station garrisons. Even if we try our best to attack Xia, it won't be a problem."

"That's why, the old minister thinks that Hehuang only needs to maintain the status quo, and discuss it after the court implements the new law. The old minister believes that the prince is purely capable of keeping the Hehuang area clean for three to five years!"

Chen Shengzhi's point of view completely drove Wang Shao to nowhere, and he couldn't say what he wanted to ask the court.

In fact, those tribes that were attached sincerely wanted to be attached in all directions, and wanted the court to incorporate the cavalry.

When the Song Dynasty bought wool, women and children could basically have enough food and clothing to graze.

Those warriors who control strings no longer have to rob everywhere for their livelihood.

Wang Shao felt that it was a pity that it was a pity to waste those warriors who could fight.That's why when he got it right, he turned a corner to show his intention to the officials.

How could Zhao Xi not understand?
"Zichun, if the imperial court allows you to take over those barbarian cavalry, can you achieve absolute command? Or do you have to rely on the tribal leader?"

Wang Shao didn't know how to answer the official's words for a while.

Absolutely commanding those foreign cavalry to be loyal to Song Dynasty, Wang Shao asked himself that he didn't have the ability.

"It's really hard for a humble minister to do it."

After Wang Shao said this, it seemed that all the cabinets were relieved.

Perhaps, if he dared to agree, perhaps Wang Shao, Wang Zichun, would never return to Hehuang again.

Are these old foxes really picking on Wang Shao?It was nothing more than seeing something and reminding Wang Shao in this way.

Of course, except for Sima Guang.

"Zichun, the imperial court pays for the daily expenses of a thousand cavalry..."

"His Majesty……"

"Officials can't..."

The cabinet has spoken out...~This is the meaning of trying to cheat Wang Shao!This means to make Hehuang mess up!

The cost of a thousand cavalry?Needless to say, there must be tens of thousands of foreign cavalry in the Hehuang area, not to mention tens of thousands.Using a thousand cavalry to meet ten times the number of needs, there is only chaos.

Zhao Xi pressed his hands and continued: "The cost of the thousand cavalry is not for you to fix the expenditure of certain tribes, but to choose a city closer to Qinzhou to prepare for the establishment of a cavalry training camp."

"A rotation training system is implemented for the cavalry of those tribes, one thousand a year, and they can enjoy the salary of the imperial court. It will be changed every year, and no one tribe will be monopolized."

"The so-called training, to put it bluntly, means spending money to support them. Song Dynasty has no ability to train other people's cavalry. You can ask the new army captain to teach them, and you can also show them new firearms, but you must not teach them."

"In this way, first of all, we can give them hope and ensure stability for three to five years. Secondly, we can properly demonstrate our strength. Another point is that we can select some people who are truly loyal to the Song Dynasty, grant them official positions in the court, and enjoy the treatment of military commanders in the court. "

　Feel sorry!There was an accident yesterday, which resulted in a one-day interruption.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)