Chapter 4: Resuming the glory (Part 2)

Cai Jing, a capable general in the reform, is not as important as the core Wang Anshi, but he is also an indispensable and important figure in the reform. He is known for his extraordinary intelligence and savvy and refinedness.

Especially when the news of Shanzhou's defeat came last time, Han Qi strongly advocated sending troops to Shanzhou to save the defeat. Cai Jing proposed to send troops from Yanyun's land to rescue the crisis in Shanzhou, which was full of high standards and amazing.

Today, when the ministers were silent, Cai Jing was going to report another report. Will he have another thing to do to suppress Han Qi? The ministers who were familiar with the last incident were very surprised.

"Oh!" A look of surprise flashed through Song Shenzong's eyes, he looked at Cai Jing with a little surprise, and said with a smile: "Cai Jing, you said!"

Cai Jingying said, pondered for a moment, and said, "Officials, I believe that after the regaining of Yanyun's land, it is not only about comforting and governance, but also about far-sightedness and more profound preparations."

His words were like thunder and lightning, shocking. The ministers all widened their eyes and were full of surprise.

"Cai Jing, don't talk nonsense!" Han Qi was very unhappy with Cai Jing. If Cai Jing hadn't been discouraged by him, he would have brought troops to Shanzhou last time.

"Yes!" Many ministers agreed: "After the Yanyun land is taken back, what else can be done besides pacifying and governing it?"

Wang Anshi raised his eyebrows, and a light flashed in his eyes, as if he had some insight. He looked at Cai Jing, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

Sima Guang raised his eyebrows, a little confused, and looked at Cai Jing, very puzzled.

A smile flashed across the corner of Song Shenzong's mouth, looked at Sima Guang again, saw Sima Guang's confusion in his eyes, and shook his head gently. His movements were very light and no one noticed them.

Cai Jing ignored Han Qi's scolding, but then analyzed it downwards, saying: "The land of Yanyun was extremely important in the Song Dynasty. Since ancient times, it has been an important place to resist the nomadic peoples in the north. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the seven countries competed for hegemony, and only Yan did not participate in the Central Plains competition. It was not unwilling to do so. At that time, the Hu people in the north, the Huns did not stay in the border, and Yan had to concentrate their troops to fight with the Hu barbarians. As a result, Qin attacked Hu!"

Cai Jing, a figure who is well-versed in ancient times, did not directly explain it, but quoted history and used history as a mirror: "After Qin Shihuang wiped out the six kingdoms and unified China, he ordered Meng Tian to lead 300,000 troops to attack the Hetao land and defeat the Huns. Touman Shanyu was defeated and had to escape far north of Mo, rest and recuperate, lick the wounds, and raise the strong soldiers and horses. Taking advantage of the chaos at the end of the Qin Dynasty, he made a comeback under Maodun's leadership, causing disaster for a hundred years until Hanwu defeated the Huns."

Meng Tian defeated the Huns in Hetao, providing an opportunity for the Qin Dynasty to solve the Huns' problem. If the Qin Dynasty concentrated its troops, drove straight into the north, and chased into the north of Mo, just like the decisive battle of Mobei launched by Emperor Wu of Han, and did not give the Huns time to recuperate, there would not have been the Huns' return under Maodun's leadership, and there would have been no Xiongnu's suppression of the Han Dynasty for dozens or hundreds of years.

Unfortunately, Qin Shihuang died young and the Qin Dynasty was destroyed, giving the Huns a good opportunity.

These ministers read history well and would not object to this statement. They nodded and agreed with each other. However, they did not understand how Cai Jing would continue.

Just when the ministers were confused, Cai Jing continued: "In the previous dynasty, the Turks were rampant. Jie Li Khan once came to the Wei River and forced Emperor Taizong of Tang to form an alliance under the city. Emperor Taizong of Tang was a great humiliation and prepared to avenge him. He gathered a large number of weapons, food and troops in Yanyun. When the time was ripe, Li Jing led the Tang army to advance northward. Li Jing personally led three thousand warriors to Yinshan and attacked Jie Li's nest in one fell swoop. This was why Jie Li was captured alive and the Turks were destroyed!"

This is the past event of the previous dynasty, and the ministers all knew about it. Although it has been more than two hundred years, it still makes them excited and extremely excited.

"It can be seen from this that the Land of Yanyun is the key to China!"

Cai Jing came to an important conclusion, his tone turned high and slightly sharp, and said, "If there was no Yanyun land, there would be no grand event for Hanwu to defeat the Huns! If there was no Yanyun land, there would be no Li Jing attacking Yinshan at night! Now, the land of Yanyun is recovered, if the Song Dynasty is just to govern and appease, so that the people here can live a good life, live and work in peace, and give enough family, it will be a mistake! It is a big mistake!"

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Cai Jing used history as a mirror to list famous events in history, which already implied the ministers. In this regard, if he still did not understand what Cai Jing meant, he would not be worthy of appearing here and being listed in the court. The ministers were both shocked and ashamed, and even more admiring and jealous.

"The Land of Yanyun is the key to China!" This conclusion is absolutely correct. Countless history has proved it. Who dares to say "no"? Who dares not admit it?

"Well! It's reasonable! It's reasonable!" The smile on Song Shenzong's face became stronger, and his eyes were full of praise when he looked at Cai Jing.

Wang Anshi stared at Cai Jing, focused his head, was relieved, but he couldn't help but shake his head, and sighed: "As the Prime Minister, I didn't even think of this, I'm ashamed! I'm ashamed!"

Sima Guang opened his mouth and looked shocked. Although Cai Jing had not expressed his intention yet, they all understood that the limelight was stolen by Cai Jing again.

Moreover, Cai Jing's popularity is more powerful and more amazing than Wang Anshi's popularity just now.

Han Qi looked at Cai Jing with anger flashed through his eyes. Last time, Cai Jing ruined his good things, and this time Cai Jing stole everyone's limelight. Especially for him, a famous general who is famous for his military knowledge, he did not understand the interests of the general. Is he worthy of being a famous general?

"Cai Jing, what do you think?" Song Shenzong took a few steps forward, closer to Cai Jing, staring at Cai Jing, very expectant.

"The official family, according to the opinions of the minister, will gain the land of Yanyun, and China will prosper! If the land of Yanyun is lost, China will decline!" Cai Jing did not answer directly, and made a high-profile speech: "Now, the land of Yanyun has returned to the hands of the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty will prosper! Cai Jing wishes the official family!"

"Congratulations to the officials!" Cai Jing's conclusion was correct, and the ministers were busy congratulating him.

"Haha!" Song Shenzong laughed loudly and said, "The Land of Yanyun is very important, it is the key to China! However, just taking back the Land of Yanyun cannot make achievements and requires proper measures. Cai Jing, you can see this, not bad! Not bad! How should you deal with it?"

The conclusion has been made, the most important thing is to deal with it, and it is necessary to come up with feasible solutions to do so!

"The land of Yanyun has been taken back, and the Song Dynasty is about to prosper. It is no problem to reappear the current atmosphere!" Cai Jing's tone was a little trembling, and he was extremely excited, and his tone became even more sharp: "The Song Dynasty marched into Liaodong, traversing the desert, destroying the Western Xia, and recovering the Western Regions. Only when you are prepared can you be free of danger. I ask the officials to issue an order to mobilize the army, food, and weapons to Youzhou, and send good generals to Youzhou!"

The Land of Yanyun is very important, but if there is no complete preparation, if the army is not mobilized in advance, the food, grass, and weapons are stored, and a general is not sent to take charge of Youzhou, the Land of Yanyun will not play a role.

Whether Emperor Wu of Han defeated the Huns or Emperor Taizong of Tang destroyed the Turks, they all started from the land of Yanyun. They all used this as a basis to accumulate a large amount of food, grass and weapons here, and mobilized a large number of troops.

It is precisely because they are well prepared that once the time is ripe, the army can be dispatched and headed straight to the desert, which has established an immortal achievement!

"Sima Guang, do you think what Cai Jing said is right or wrong?" Song Shenzong looked at Sima Guang and suddenly asked.

This is a true insight, who dares to say that it is wrong? Sima Guang always feels something is wrong, but he can't figure it out. He has to stop thinking about it and said carefully: "The official family, what Lord Cai said is very reasonable. I ask the official family to take care of Yanyun's land as soon as possible!"

"Yes! It's time to manage Yanyun's land." Song Shenzong nodded slightly and said, "Only by the words of the Han Wuna, Master Yan, built Shuofang, and then there was a matter of defeating the Huns. I managed Yanyun, and Youzhou. The Song Dynasty sent troops to Liaodong, marched into the desert, destroyed the Western Xia, and recovered the Western Regions in just around the corner!"

These words are extremely exciting, high-pitched and majestic, making people feel passionate.

Liaodong, the desert, Hexi, and the Western Regions are China's inherent territory. They have been incorporated into the territory since the Han Dynasty. It has been more than a thousand years since now. However, it is because the Song Dynasty is weak and cannot be taken back and has become a foreign land.

Now, the situation in the Song Dynasty has changed drastically, the military power has been greatly improved, and Yan Yun recovered and recovered these lost lands has become an urgent task. Not to mention doing it, just thinking about it is extremely exciting. The ministers held their heads high and their chests were raised, majestic and heroic, and their blood was boiling, as if they were galloping on the desert.

Song Shenzong clenched his fists, and the divine light shot out from his eyes, staring forward like a sharp sword. After these lost ground were taken back, the Song Dynasty restored the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, and the great achievements were accomplished by himself. Song Shenzong would become a saint and praise it for future generations.

If you are like this, what else can you ask for?

At this moment, Song Shenzong was surging with blood and wished he could issue an order to send troops immediately to take back these lost lands.

However, it is not possible at the moment, and you still have to be prepared. Song Shenzong took a long breath, forced himself to calm down, looked at Cai Jing, and said, "Cai Jing first proposed the matter of Yanyun. Cai Jing is the only one who wants to go to Yanyun. Cai Jing, are you willing to go to Yanyun?"

"I will never refuse!" This is the great trust of Song Shenzong in him, and at the same time, it is the supreme glory. Cai Jing was so excited that tears flowed out, his face flushed.

Yan Yun took it back. The ministers who went to govern here must be watched and had a bright future. Song Shenzong gave him this job, which was a great trust in him and had opened up a bright future for Cai Jing.

More importantly, this is an incomparable honor!

"Su Shi, you go too!" Song Shenzong looked at Su Shi with a smile: "You must not only govern Yanyun, but also write excellent works and achieve good stories!"

Song Shenzong highly appreciated Su Shi's talent and reputation, and he really looked forward to Su Shi's excellent works.

"Thank you!" Su Shi couldn't help but feel relieved and almost sang.

"Shen Kuo, you go too. You are good at doing things ingeniously. When you go to the north, you will work with the Wu military industry and create more powerful tools." Song Shenzong pointed Shen Kuo again and said, "The weapons made by the Wu military industry are extremely sharp, but Wu Ji is plagued by military affairs and has no time to deal with it. You are good at doing this, so you are very worried."

After a moment of pause, he said, "A large number of troops will be transferred to Youzhou soon. Wang Shao needs a lot of weapons to train the army. This is when Wu Ji is unable to do anything, you must be!"

This time, Emperor Shenzong of Song sent all his talents and good craftsmen, and he was determined to manage Yanyun's land.
Chapter completed!